Kirsten Thompson, MD is a board certified psychiatrist with a sub-specialty focus in reproductive psychiatry. In this episode we take a deep dive into mental health conditions and pros and cons of various treatment options during and after pregnancy.
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Jul 23
Ep. 511 Identity in Fatherhood with David Arell
Few men are prepared for the identity shifts when becoming a father. Father of two and executive coach David Arell returns to the podcast to explore mindset shifts, unexpected grief, changing relationships, and lessons that only years of parenting can teach. Connect with the gues ... Show More
45m 35s
Jul 16
Ep. 510 Preparation Matters with Nina Spears
Nina Spears is a baby planner, doula, educator, and founder of Baby Chick who works with pregnant and postpartum people. She discusses why preparation matters but control is an illusion, including one of the most important birth skills of all. Connect with the guest: baby-chick.c ... Show More
46m 42s
Nov 2023
Ep 232: Anxiety and Pregnancy with Dr. Lauren Cook
Why does Dr. Lauren Cook call Gen-Z and Millennials “Generation Anxiety”? There are a lot of reasons and you’re going to learn about them - and a lot more - in this fascinating episode on mental health. Whether you’re pregnant, in the postpartum, or even if you’re still trying, a ... Show More
43m 3s
Aug 2025
Helping Teens Navigate a Parent’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Sherman, Episode 146
In this episode of the Child Psych Podcast, we speak with Dr. Michelle Sherman, clinical psychologist and co-author of "I'm Not Alone" a powerful book written for teens who have a parent with mental illness. Dr. Sherman shares insights from decades of research and clinical work, ... Show More
25m 34s
Jul 2024
Conversations You Must Have Before You Start A Family ft. Elizabeth Baron, LMHC
Elizabeth is a licensed mental health counselor and psychotherapist who focuses on maternal mental health. We had an emotional and deep discussion on TTC, miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. In this episode, we touch on questions such as “what are necessary conve ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2023
Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Postpartum Psychosis
Hi, friends! In this episode, I do a deep dive into postpartum mental illness including baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. This was requested by a number of listeners due to the Lindsay Clancy case, which I discuss briefly in the episode. Please be awar ... Show More
30m 51s