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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
53 episodes
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...
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Episode 52
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47:55
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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Episode 51
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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...
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Episode 50
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59:50
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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Episode 49
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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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Episode 48
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16:49
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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...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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1:08:26
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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1:02:56
KAITLYN GARDNER - I AM ONE Cancelled Monthly Subscription (HPV, Cancer Diagnosis, Hysterectomy)
TW: Cancer Diagnosis, HysterectomyOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kaitlyn Gardner, a passionate Perinatal Mental Health-Certified advocate, Licensed Professional Counselor, PSI volunteer, OH - and the founder of a non-...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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RACHELL DUMAS - I AM ONE Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Survivor (Loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, NICU)
TW: Recurrent Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Rachell Dumas, a registered nurse, keynote speaker, and the founder of A Light After Nine - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and families navig...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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1:17:06
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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1:11:02
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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 - 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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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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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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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
