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Kathryn Sneed is a military spouse and a mom to two children with special needs. Kathryn has been a writer for over 10 years at singingthroughtherain.net where she thrives on telling her story about special needs parenting, military life, and mental health. She has also been a freelance writer for many other websites and publications and she is the author of Journey Through Deployment, a book for military spouses. In her spare time, Kathryn loves spending time with family, making new friends, watching old movies, and drinking way too much coffee!If you’re a military spouse, a parent of children with special needs, or if you suspect you may have had a traumatic birth, you will definitely relate to Kathryn’s story.KATHRYN'S CONTACT INFORMATIONBlog // Instagram // FacebookRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text Line US - Text 741741 Canada - Text 686868 UK - Text 85258 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow Postpartum Perspectives on Instagram.You are important, your wellness is a priority, and your mental health matters.

Matana Jacobs is a mental health advocate, an online business owner, and a podcast host.  She shares her story about how her world came crashing down, and the steps she took to slowly build it back up.  We discuss mindfulness, gratitude, and the consistent work required along the path toward wellness.MATANA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONPodcast Website // Business Website // Instagram Matana's book recommendation:What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to MotherhoodShe also recommends the author's TED Talk.RESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text Line US - Text 741741 Canada - Text 686868 UK - Text 85258 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow Postpartum Perspectives on Instagram.You are important, your wellness is a priority, and your mental health matters.

Ameé Quiriconi is a mental health and parenting advocate, she hosts a podcast called One Broken Mom, and she is seriously awesome. I think you’ll find our conversation about the effect of intergenerational trauma on perinatal mood disorders fascinating.  While I’ve discussed biological factors frequently on the show, Ameé and I dig into risk factors linked to a personal or family history of anxiety, depression, or trauma.  There may be more triggering you than you realize, and more that you need to work toward healing.AMEE'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite // Podcast // InstagramRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text Line US - Text 741741 Canada - Text 686868 UK - Text 85258 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow Postpartum Perspectives on Instagram.You are important, your wellness is a priority, and your mental health matters.

Welcome back to season 2 of Postpartum Perspectives!  I wish we were meeting under better circumstances.In this episode I share a post from Kate about her postpartum experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  RESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text Line US - Text 741741 Canada - Text 686868 UK - Text 85258 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow Postpartum Perspectives on Instagram.You are important, your wellness is a priority, and your mental health matters.

Sandi Givens is a specialist in workplace mental health and well-being, a qualified Mental Health First Aider, and a volunteer member of the Beyond Blue Ambassadors and Speakers Bureau in Australia.  She has experienced postnatal depression (as they call it there), as well as post-traumatic stress disorder - so she is keenly aware of the isolation someone with mental health challenges can experience.Sandi and I have a great conversation about the stigma surrounding these challenges, and the continued difficulties we have as a society with talking about mental health issues.  She shares practical strategies we can use to live full, healthy, and happy lives.SANDI'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsiteEmail - sandi@sandigivens.com.auRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

 Check out the merchandise I created in honor of World Maternal Mental Health Day (May 6, 2020) and National Maternal Mental Health Week (May 1-7, 2020)Purchase by April 17 to ensure arrival by May 7!If you leave a tip at checkout, half will go to operating costs for the podcast and half will be donated to Postpartum Support International.Cortney is a musician, she runs a nonprofit organization called Misfits RED, and she has postpartum depression.  Cortney’s journey to motherhood is quite the story, and fair warning - it is upsetting at some points.  She has experienced multiple miscarriages.  And halfway through her pregnancy with her son, she and her husband were told that their baby had a serious medical condition that would compromise his quality of life.  Cortney gets real about how her experiences impacted her family, her marriage, and her mental health.  While her baby’s health was ultimately good, this ordeal was incredibly stressful as you might imagine.As we were recording, her son woke up from his nap, so you will hear him in the background at times.  That’s real mom life - and Cortney holds nothing back!CORTNEY'S CONTACT INFORMATIONInstagram // Twitter // Facebook // YouTubeRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Ryann is a success mentor, happiness expert, professional speaker, and host of The Happy Moms Show - The #1 podcast for moms on  a mission to raise a conscious generation of heart-centered, emotionally intelligent, innovative leaders.Ryann believes positive change comes from within and that family life is one of the biggest catalysts for growth.  She is a loving wife, and a happy mom to her two daughters.  Her mantra is, “Let’s change the world by starting at home,” and that’s exactly what she’s doing through embodying the lifestyle shifts she teaches.Ryann shares her experience with postpartum anxiety and we do a deep dive into the five habits she uses to live a truly happy life - movement, meditation, awareness, enthusiasm, and breathing.  We also get real about the shifting priorities brought about with the transition to motherhood and how to love ourselves through that transformation.RYANN'S CONTACT INFORMATIONInstagram // Website // Aligned Success AcademyPodcast Website // Podcast InstagramRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Natalia is the mother of two children, and she has bipolar disorder.  Anxiety and sleep deprivation can be extremely problematic for someone with this condition, so she had to be very intentional about self-care and stress management during her postpartum period and beyond.  Natalia shares her story and we have a candid conversation about new motherhood with a mental illness and how to balance competing needs in our lives. NATALIA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONInstagram // Facebook // Twitter // Podcast (NEW!)RESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

BONUS EPISODE: Doña Bumgarner is a life coach for frustrated moms who are exhausted by living in a culture that doesn’t support them as moms or as women.  She helps them get in control of all the parts of their lives, so they can feel like great moms and whole humans. Doña is also the host of the Nurturing Habit podcast, and she shares the ways we can nurture ourselves as whole women so we can live more complete and vibrant lives.  She gives great advice, and I loved chatting with her about how we have to learn to trust ourselves to do what is best for us and our families.DOÑA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // PodcastRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Vickie Ceccato is a married mom of two kids, one neurotypical and one with special needs. She works full time in sales, but in her spare time (whenever that is) she is the Chapter Lead for MomsNiagara, powered by MomsTO. Vickie experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and she had to learn to prioritize her self-care and her mental health in order to be the best mom she could be.  While Vickie raves about how hardcore we moms are here in the US, I think she’s pretty hardcore herself!VICKIE'S CONTACT INFORMATIONInstagram // Facebook Group // BlogRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Angharad Woollaston is an author, coach, and podcast host.  She is a personal growth expert and she empowers her tribe of High Vibe Women through her online community.Angharad shares her experience with postpartum depression, and how it led her toward prioritizing her own mental health as well as toward helping other women build confidence. We discuss the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs and taking charge of our own emotions, and we want to encourage women to take action in whatever way feels most authentic to them.ANGHARAD'S CONTACT INFORMATIONInstagram // Facebook // WebsiteLinks:Book // PodcastRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

BONUS EPISODE:  Daeyna Jackson is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping women find their voices and build their confidence.  Daeyna felt lost and depressed after leaving her failed marriage, and she moved across the world to Japan to start a new life.  She shares some great advice about overcoming comparison, moving forward after trauma, and rewriting your story so you can live your best life.DAEYNA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONPodcast // Facebook // InstagramRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram // TwitterEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Kristina Dulaney lives with her husband and their two daughters in Tennessee.  She experienced postpartum psychosis four and a half years ago, and she is now an avid advocate for perinatal mental health.  Kristina is the founder of Cherished Mom, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the landscape of perinatal mental health education for moms, families, caregivers, and communities.  She also co-founded the Appalachian Perinatal Mental Health Alliance, which was awarded an Innovation Award from 2020 Mom.  Kristina was also recently recognized as a 40 under 40 honoree in her region for her advocacy efforts.KRISTINA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - http://cherishedmom.orgFacebook // Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // YouTube // LinkedInEmail - info@cherishedmom.orgRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Vanessa Rapisarda is a mother of three and the founder of Running in Triangles, a blog dedicated to helping women with postpartum depression.  She runs the blog from Manitoba, Canada along with her sister, Jess.They have also created the Postpartum Depression Survival Guide - an email list for mothers with postpartum depression.  It gives you access to a free resource library with printable workbooks, a list of crisis numbers, exclusive discounts, and more. Their dedication to ending the stigma surrounding perinatal mood disorders is definitely inspiring, and I highly recommend their website as a comprehensive resource.VANESSA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - runningintriangles.com(scroll down to sign up for the Postpartum Depression Survival Guide)Instagram - @running_in_trianglesTwitter, Facebook, & Pinterest - @runintrianglesRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podFacebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcastEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Alison Stead is a counselor, spiritual development mentor, and writer.  She experienced postpartum depression, or as they say in her native UK, postnatal depression or postnatal illness, with all three of her births.  Due to those experiences, Alison went on to become an advocate and supporter of moms who find motherhood a challenge.If you haven't heard the first part of Alison's story, go back and listen to the episode on her personal experiences with postpartum depression (Part 1).  This second section picks up where the last one left off, as we focused our conversation on her experience organizing a volunteer program to help new parents in her community.ALISON'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - alisonstead-medium.co.ukFacebook - facebook.com/caring.compassionate.evidentialRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podFacebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcastEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Alison Stead is a counselor, spiritual development mentor, and writer.  She experienced postpartum depression, or as they say in her native UK, postnatal depression or postnatal illness, with all three of her births.  Due to those experiences, Alison went on to become an advocate and supporter of moms who find motherhood a challenge.Alison’s story will be told in two parts.  The first section will focus on her personal experiences with postpartum depression.  The second section will come out soon as a bonus episode, and it will focus on her experience organizing a volunteer program to help new parents in her community.ALISON'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - alisonstead-medium.co.ukFacebook - facebook.com/caring.compassionate.evidentialRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podFacebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcastEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Tanya Newbould is a maternal mental health advocate, actress, and producer.  She experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and realized there was minimal information available to her about this condition.  She is one of the producers of When the Bough Breaks, a documentary about postpartum depression.  Tanya is passionate about making sure women know they are not alone and that they can recover from perinatal mood disorders.  In this episode, she shares her personal experience with postpartum depression as well as her story about the making of When the Bough Breaks.  TANYA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - whentheboughbreaksfilm.comInstagram - @tanyanewbouldRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podFacebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcastEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Brittany is the owner of the blog Thrifty Brittany.  She is passionate about guiding new moms from pregnancy through parenthood with knowledge learned along the way.  She provides baby tips, beauty reviews, and recipes for moms on a budget.  Brittany experienced postpartum anxiety after the birth of her daughter.  She talks about how doing her own research and advocating for herself led her down the path of recovering from her postpartum anxiety without the use of medication.BRITTANY'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - thriftybrittany.comFacebook - @thriftybrittanyInstagram / Pinterest - @thrifty_brittanyRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podFacebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcastEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

BONUS EPISODE: Cassandra Wilder is a naturopathic doctor and the CEO of GoddessCeremony, a global brand that leads women's retreats and online courses for women who are ready to reclaim their power and understand their bodies. Passionate about women's health and bridging the gap between science and spirituality, Cassandra speaks around the world on health topics related to menstruation, hormone health, and pregnancy.In this episode, Cassandra shares some natural methods for regulating hormones, fueling our postpartum bodies with proper nutrition, and maintaining energy levels.  She also discusses the importance of a supportive community of women and offers suggestions for cultivating a feeling of belonging.CASSANDRA'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - goddessceremony.comInstagram - @goddessceremonyRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podFacebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcastEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com

Kelsey Kosztowny is the owner of the blog Motherhood in May.  After suffering postpartum anxiety and depression with her firstborn, she realized there should be a common space for mothers to feel comfortable discussing their mental health.  Kelsey is passionate about providing a platform for women to connect and share their common experiences with motherhood.  She talks about the effects of perinatal mood disorders in her own life and how her priorities shifted as a mom when she began to challenge some of her intrusive thoughts.KELSEY'S CONTACT INFORMATIONWebsite - motherhoodinmay.comInstagram/Facebook - @motherhoodinmayRESOURCESPostpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-477324/7 Crisis Text LineUS - Text 741741Canada - Text 686868UK - Text 85258National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVESInstagram & Twitter - @postpartum_podFacebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcastEmail - postpartumperspectivespodcast@gmail.com