I AM ONE Podcast

INTRODUCING ... the I AM ONE Podcast!

February 10, 2023 Season 1 Episode 0
I AM ONE Podcast
INTRODUCING ... the I AM ONE Podcast!
Show Notes Transcript

Welcome to the I AM ONE Podcast, where we chat with Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff and volunteers to discuss why and how they’re supporting the mental health of new families. Periodically, we'll feature episodes dedicated to learning about PSI Programs, but primarily we'll focus on the lived experience of volunteers who will share the following:

  1. How Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) have touched their lives;
  2. How they sought & received help;
  3. How they're channeling their energy to help folks in the perinatal period now.

Hearing one person’s story on a podcast changed the trajectory of my life. It was the catalyst to me opening up about my undiagnosed postpartum anxiety, depression & OCD, processing my own trauma, and realizing that advocacy is my life's work. I discovered that there's strength in processing trauma and empowerment in sharing stories - so that's what we're here to do!

Whether you're seeking stories from someone who's been there, or looking for a way to channel your passion for perinatal mental health advocacy, we hope these stories offer encouragement. This podcast makes room for the serious and the silly. We hope each episode will illustrate that none of us are alone, and that no matter our story, we can all say, "I AM ONE," of many who are touched by PMADs.

Please follow, subscribe (and whatever else all the tech savvy geniuses do!) so you don't miss an episode. Beginning February 28, 2023 - new episodes will release every Tuesday morning at 3am Pacific Time.

Thanks for listening!
Dani

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Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net

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Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net
Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!

Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746
Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988
Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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Podcast music:
"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons Ago
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound...

Dani:

Welcome to the I Am One Podcast, where we chat with Postpartum Support International volunteers to discuss why and how exactly they're supporting the mental health of new families. I'm your host, Dani Giddens. I'm a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified advocate, a support group leader in my community, and I'm one staff member of the Climb Out of the Darkness Program here at PSI. Hearing one person's story on a podcast changed the trajectory of my life. It was the catalyst to me opening up about my undiagnosed postpartum anxiety, depression and OCD, processing my own trauma and realizing that advocacy is my life's work. My colleagues, and I all discovered that there's strength in processing trauma, and empowerment and sharing stories- so that's what we're here to do! Most importantly, we discovered that we're not alone. Maybe you're already connected to the perinatal mental health world in one way or another. Or maybe you're just looking for ways to support new parents and families. Whatever the case, we are so glad that you tuned in. And who knows, maybe we'll hear from you next!