I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support International
Connect with PSI through the power of storytelling!
Perinatal mental health advocates share their personal journeys through pregnancy and postpartum, detailing how they found support, discovered PSI, and now help others.
Through storytelling, we bring PSI’s message to life: You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well. Each episode affirms that Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHD) affect many—and each of us can say, “I AM ONE.”
Whether you're seeking connection or a way to advocate, we offer space for both the serious and the lighthearted. There is strength in healing and power in sharing— so that's what we’re here for!
Episodes
71 episodes
ELIZABETH LILLEY: Isolation, Invisible Struggles & the Signs Nobody Taught Us to See
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Elizabeth Lilley, a doula, perinatal mental health advocate, and the manager of PSI’s Legal Justice Program. Elizabeth shares openly about her own journey into motherhood, her experience navigating a ...
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Maternal Mental Health Month 2026
On today’s episode, we’re joined by the one, the only, Katie Crenshaw - PSI’s Brand & Integrated Marketing Manager - to chat all about Maternal Mental Health Month 2026. We’ll cover the need-to-know details: what Maternal Mental Health Mont...
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Postpartum Planning Class: A PSI Resource
Welcome to the I Am One podcast. On today's episode, we're talking about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in all of those months of getting ready for baby: your mental health after they arrive. We plan for birth, for feeding, ...
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SHATIERA AMANKRAH: Unexplained Infertility, Depression & Why Mental Health Care Can't Wait for the Baby
On today's episode, we're sitting down with Shatiera Amankrah — a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is connected to PSI in so many ways, and who brings both clinical expertise and her own lived experience wit...
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SARAH KOTRANZA: PPD, Legal Justice & Fighting for Change
On today's episode, we're sitting down with the incredible Sarah Kotranza — who is currently serving on PSI's Board of Directors, where she focuses on Legal Justice and Policy and Advocacy. Driven by her own lived experience, Sarah has been a p...
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PATRICIA HOPPMANN - NICU, PPD, and One Mom's Unplanned Dream Come True
On today's episode, we're sitting down with Patricia Hoppmann — a Peer Support Program Assistant here at PSI and, as she puts it, the team's unofficial 'sweeper.' That’s a sports reference … sigh … nevermind. We’ll chat about how Patricia's jou...
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DEB FLASHENBERG: Prenatal Yoga, Informed Consent & Healing After a Hard Birth
On today's episode, we're sitting down with Deb Flashenberg — certified doula, childbirth educator, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, and host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies podcast (heeeeey!). We’ll chat about how her own postpartum ex...
ASHLEY TABATA: Trauma, Loss, Grief, and Healing
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Ashley Tabata, a Perinatal Mental Health Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a staff member here in PSI’s Chapters Program, and just an overall wonderful human being. Truly. We were so honored ...
DR. REBECCA N. THOMPSON: Fertility, Making Meaning, and her new book "Held Together"!
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson, a family medicine and public health physician from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in women’s and children’s health. She's also the author of Held Together: A Shared Mem...
MEGAN ROBERTS: Matrescence, Specialized Support Groups & Career Change
On today's episode, we're sitting down with our good friend and perinatal mental health certified PSI English Support Groups manager, Megan Roberts. She has created some absolute magic here at PSI with the help of the incredible Peer Support Se...
KAYLEIGH SUMMERS: The Birth Trauma Mama
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Kayleigh Summers, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & friend of PSI. Kayleigh supports folks in the perinatal period especially as it relates to birth trauma - including consultatio...
KATIE CRENSHAW: Storytelling, Handling Criticism, and Why Authenticity Matters!
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Katie Crenshaw, an award-winning content creator, public speaker, best-selling author and mother of three who has dedicated her career to increasing awareness and decreasing stigma of p...
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I AM ONE PSI RESOURCE: Online Support Groups (English)
On today’s episode, we’re spotlighting PSI’s Online Support Groups - an incredible, FREE resource available to anyone! PSI Support Groups are not a replacement for therapy. They are, however, an incredible way for folks to connect with others &...
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LISA ZEITLIN - I AM ONE Who Holds Space for Healing
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the loveliest humans on this planet, Lisa Zeitlin. She’s a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker, hailing from the City of Angels - Los Angeles, CA, and is currently...
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DR. NICOLE TAYLOR - I AM ONE Who Created Support To Fill The Gap
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the truly awe-inspiring, Dr. Nicole Taylor – the Medical Director for PSI’s Psychiatric Consultation Program and an Executive Member at Large for the PSI Board of Directors. We’ll chat about her exper...
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KARA KUSHNIR - I AM ONE Birth Trauma and Postpartum OCD Survivor, Therapist and Change Maker
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Kara Kushnir! Seriously, she is impressive. Kara is a perinatal mental health certified licensed clinical social worker who’s impactful support of the perinatal population is not only f...
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I AM ONE PSI Resource: English Helpline with Lisa Zeitlin
On today’s episode, we’re spotlighting PSI’s English Helpline - an incredible, FREE resource available to anyone! The PSI Helpline is NOT a crisis hotline. It is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call or text to get basic information, sup...
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KAROLINA LAZAROV - I AM ONE Medically Gaslit Birth Trauma Survivor
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down for an I AM ONE Podcast “first”! It’s our first-ever trans-continental conversation (recorded in Poland & the United States) with Karolina Lazarov, who is a yep - you guessed it - a Polish-born Perinat...
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MICHELLE YU - I AM ONE Of Many Who Returned to Work ... Totally Unprepared
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Michelle Yu, a perinatal mental health advocate, PSI volunteer, and the Co-Founder & CEO of a company providing targeted, 1:1 mental health and career coaching support before, during, and after pa...
DR. JESSICA VERNON - I AM ONE Mom, OB/GYN, Author, and MMH Advocate
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Jessica Vernon, a NYC based Board-Certified OB/GYN. She serves as the Membership & Professional Outreach Chair on PSI’s Board of Directors, and is a published author of a brand new book, “Then...
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DIVYA KUMAR - I AM ONE Bush-Whacking Bridge-Builder to Places I've Never Been
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incomparable Divya Kumar - a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified psychotherapist, writer, speaker, co-founder of what is now The Alliance for People of Color & longtime friend of PSI! We’ll chat...
I AM ONE 2025 PSI Conference-goer: New Orleans Q+A with Rachell Dumas
On today’s episode, we’re doing something … a little different! We’re sitting down with Rachell Dumas, IAO podcast guest from episode 44, who was kind enough to answer some of our burning questions about her hometown of New Orleans - where PSI’...
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I AM ONE PSI Resource: Perinatal Psychiatric Consultation Program with Dr. Nicole Taylor
On today’s episode, we’re spotlighting PSI’s Perinatal Psychiatric Consultation Program - an incredible & FREE resource (did I mention FREE?!?) for medical providers supporting folks in the perinatal period. To do so, we’re bringing in an e...
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NANCY GOH KELLY - I AM ONE Systems-Thinker and Maternal Mental Health Advocate (Anxiety)
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Nancy Goh Kelly, a PSI coordinator in the state of Minnesota, a skilled healthcare strategist and operator, and (surprise, surprise!) a massive perinatal mental health advocate! We’ll chat about how p...
CHARLOTTE RAMBERG - I AM ONE Mother, Therapist, and Surrogate (Sleep Deprivation, Intrusive Thoughts, Surrogacy)
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incomparable Charlotte Ramberg - a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor & advocate in North Georgia, who may just be one of the biggest helpers we know. We’re thri...
