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I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff and volunteers reflect on their own lived experience during the perinatal period (pregnancy + postpartum). Guests will explain how they sought & received help, and how they’re supporting the mental health of new families now.
We’ll illustrate PSI’s core belief, that “You are not alone; You are not to blame; With help you will be well,” through storytelling. Each episode will demonstrate 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 Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMHD).
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 to offer encouragement while making room for the serious and the silly. There is strength in processing trauma and empowerment in sharing stories – so that’s what we’re here to do!
Episodes
44 episodes
NICOLE MCNELIS - I AM ONE Angry Mother
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Nicole McNelis - speaker, writer, therapist-mom & mom therapist. For anyone who attended PSI’s 2024 Annual conference in Washington, DC - you may remember Nicole from the highly-attended session t...
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Episode 43
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AAISHA ALVI - I AM ONE of Many Who Had Trouble Getting Help for Postpartum Psychosis
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Aaisha Alvi, Postpartum Psychosis advocate, writer, and she also has a brand new title – a published author! We’ll hear all about her lived experience with Postpartum Psychosis on two separate occasio...
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Episode 42
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46:36
KEISHA REAVES, NCC, LPC, CPCS, PMH-C - I AM ONE Black Maternal Health Advocate
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Keisha Reaves, a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor in North Georgia who has a lot to to say about the state of mental health care for BIPOC parents in the United ...
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Episode 41
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50:14
LISA McCARTY - I AM ONE IVF Mom, Birth Trauma Survivor, Writer & Peer Support Group Leader
TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth, Intrusive ThoughtsOn Today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Lisa McCarty, a women’s health advocate, a mom, and a writer - who has long amplified her voice through words on paper. Today, ...
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Episode 40
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49:43
COURTNEY GINDER - I AM ONE Pandemic PPD Survivor Turned Advocate
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our fabulous friend Courtney Ginder, who works at PSI on the Communications team and who first came onto our radar as a volunteer in The Climb program! We’ll hear all about how the pandemic impacted h...
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Episode 39
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43:25
KRITI LODHA - I AM ONE in 1,000 Turning Pain into Purpose after Postpartum Psychosis
Trigger Warning: Traumatic Birth, PsychosisOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kriti Lodha, a successful marketing leader in the business world, whose entrée into parenthood has turned her into a powerhouse of a perinatal...
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Episode 38
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40:20
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STACEY FIGG - I AM ONE PPA Inpatient Survivor Turned Postpartum Doula & Fierce PMH Advocate
TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of our dearest friends and colleague, Stacey Figg. She is a postpartum doula, a PSI staff member in the coordinators program & one of the silliest, funn...
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44:59
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LYNN TURCOTTE-SCHUH - I AM ONE Mom On a Mission to Find Joy Each Day & Help Others Do the Same (Loss, PPA, PPD, Intrusive Thoughts)
Trigger Warning: Intrusive thoughts, Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the world’s loveliest human beings, Lynn Turcotte-Schuh - a Certified Birth Educator, a speaker, a perinatal mental health advo...
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55:18
CLAIRE HEWSON, MC, RCC - I AM ONE Mom Who Needed to Grieve Her Infant Feeding Experience (PPA, Traumatic Birth)
Trigger Warning: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Claire Hewson, an educator, a counselor & a PhD student at Queen’s University in British Columbia, Canada! Not only that, Claire is the very first PSI inter...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:01:56
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Dr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Survivor, Perinatal Psychologist, and Podcaster Crushing Stigma about Perinatal Mental Health
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with the one, the only, Dr. Kat Kaeni - Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinical Psychologist, current PSI Board Chair, published author, podcast host extraordinaire (coming up on 350 episodes), and ov...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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47:02
CECILY BEANE CULLINAN - I AM ONE Postpartum Doula Bridging the Immense Gaps in Maternal Health Care
Trigger Warning: Traumatic birth, HemorrhagingOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the lovely Cecily Beane Cullinan - postpartum doula, Kindermusik Teacher extraordinaire and incredible human who used her lived experience with Pe...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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50:39
LISETTE LOPEZ-ROSE - I AM ONE Latina Pandemic First-Time Mom Turning Her Rage into a Beautiful Passion
Trigger Warning: Intrusive ThoughtsOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the one, the only, Lisette Lopez-Rose, Assistant Manager of Support Groups here at PSI and an outspoken perinatal mental health advocate for Latino parents e...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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52:05
DR. NICOLE PENSAK, PhD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Clinical Psychologist and PMHD Expert Who Was Rattled By Early Motherhood
Episode 31 - Dr. Nicole Pensak, PhD, PMH-COn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole Pensak! We’ll hear about her experience recognizing that she desperately nee...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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38:48
JEN HAMILTON & JULIE KOONTZ - We Are One Perinatal Advocacy Sister Act
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the hilarious and dynamic sisterly-duo that is Julie Koontz & Jen Hamilton! We’ll hear how PSI helped Julie through the isolation and intrusive thoughts that accompanied her perinatal mental healt...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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49:33
KRISTA MALTAIS - I AM ONE Passionate Parenting Advocate & Postpartum Doula Trainer
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Krista Maltais, an Advanced Postpartum Doula (AdvPCD) and Certified Postpartum Doula Trainer (PDT) through DONA International and an Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) through the Academy of Lactatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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37:31
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CHRISTOPHER ROSE - I AM ONE Dad Who Went Toe to Toe With Postpartum Depression
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the magnanimous, Mr. Christopher Rose. He’s a Perinatal Anxiety & OCD survivor who volunteers his time at PSI in two capacities: facilitating the Dads Support group once a month and providing supp...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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49:54
MELISSA BENTLEY, LPC, PMH-C - I AM ONE Perinatal Mental Health Nerd
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with a longtime listener, first time caller (or … podcast guest) - Melissa Bentley. Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and is thrilled to be making a difference as the Supp...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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41:07
PATIENCE RILEY - I AM ONE Military Spouse Who Stopped Surviving and Started Healing After Accepting Help
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our friend, and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified powerhouse, Patience Riley. Patience is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, a foodie, a military spouse, and a mother of two. We’ll hear all about how...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:00:48
CODY ALVEY - I AM ONE Mom Driven to Make a Difference for Others (Anxiety, PPD, ADHD, Intrusive Thoughts)
Trigger Warning: Intrusive ThoughtsOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the self-proclaimed “Most Devoted Listener of the I AM ONE Podcast, the amazing - Cody Alvey. Cody is a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Lactation Educator,...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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53:09
ESZTER KALMAN - I AM ONE Immigrant Mom Whose Struggle is the Healing Guide for Others
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the fabulous Eszter Kalman, a Licensed Perinatal Psychotherapist, a longtime PSI volunteer on the Helpline, and now she’s lending her volunteer skills to content creation with the social media team. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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42:31
I AM ONE Mom & Mind Podcast Guest
On today’s episode, you’re in for something … a little different because the microphones have been turned. Emily and I were recently guests on the Mom & Mind Podcast with Dr. Kat, who has graciously given us permission to share that episode...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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56:56
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KATE JWASKIEWICZ - I AM ONE Loving and Empowering Mom, Recovered and Ready to Help Heal (Anxiety, Rage, Traumatic Birth)
TW: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kate Jwaskiewicz, perinatal mental health advocate and mother of 4 from Syracuse, NY. Kate has chosen to dedicate much of her time to supporting pregnant and postpartum parents ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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41:55
@pearlsofjasmine - I AM ONE Pharmacist Mom Who Wasn't Immune to Severe PPD
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jasmine, a pharmacist by trade and a fierce perinatal mental health advocate by heart. In the early days of a global pandemic, she chose to join PSI as a volunteer in the Peer Mentor Program after bei...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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55:43
JEN GASKELL - I AM ONE PPA/PPD Survivor & Storyteller (PPA, PPD, Gestational Diabetes, Intrusive Thoughts)
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jen Gaskell, a superstar volunteer of PSI on both the English & Spanish helplines. We’ll hear about Jen’s lived experience with anxiety, depression, rage and OCD. Oh, it’s a good one! Make sure yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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34:10
BRITTANY WELCH: I AM ONE Mom Recovering from Shame, Guilt & PTSD (PPA, PPD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation)
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation, Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Brittany Welch, a perinatal mental health advocate whose lived experience fuels her to help others in her community. We’ll hear about shame, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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47:42
