If you’re an anxious person, you’re going to love learning from Morgan Slade, LCSW. We discuss perinatal anxiety and OCD, all kinds of intrusive thoughts, sneaky compulsions we do that intrusive thoughts feed on, and the treatment that has an 85% success rate.ResourcesSerenity's Website Connect with them on Instagram @serenityrecoverywellness. Lyndsey Proctor’s episode (owner of Serenity)Jenna Overbaugh's episodeIf you want to learn more about OCD resources go to iocdf.orgPSI's free virtual group for perinatal OCDFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Welcome to the second episode of the NCRPxOB PMADs Podcast! In this episode Lauren Gimbel, MD and Joni Lybbert, PMHNP discuss perinatal anxiety. This podcast series was created in collaboration with the National Curriculum of Reproductive Psychiatry. If you would like to learn more from their trainings (you do), go to their website at ncrptraining.org.Resources listed in the episode:Suicide Hotline: 988International OCD Foundation Therapist LocatorTextbook of Women’s Reproductive Mental HealthState Perinatal Psychiatry Access LinesPSI National Perinatal Psychiatric Consult LinePSI DirectoryPSI Phone Number for PatientsUtah’s Perinatal DirectoryPsychology TodayAmerican Psychological AssociationPSI's Free Support Groups:MONA (Reproductive Psychiatrist Locator Coming in 2024)ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline: Screening and Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumACOG Clinical Practice Guideline: Treatment and Management of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumNCRP EducationMGH Center for Women’s Mental Health EducationMCPAP for MomsLifeline for MomsThe Council on Patient Safety in Women’s HealthcareLactMedReprotoxMotherToBaby Fact SheetsHHS 24/7 Maternal Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) If you have questions, feedback, or would like to connect, email us at sadmomsclubpodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome to the second episode of the NCRPxOB PMADs Podcast! In this episode Lauren Gimbel, MD and Joni Lybbert, PMHNP discuss perinatal anxiety. This podcast series was created in collaboration with the National Curriculum of Reproductive Psychiatry. If you would like to learn more from their trainings (you do), go to their website at ncrptraining.org.Resources listed in the episode:Suicide Hotline: 988International OCD Foundation Therapist LocatorTextbook of Women’s Reproductive Mental HealthState Perinatal Psychiatry Access LinesPSI National Perinatal Psychiatric Consult LinePSI DirectoryPSI Phone Number for PatientsUtah’s Perinatal DirectoryPsychology TodayAmerican Psychological AssociationPSI's Free Support Groups:MONA (Reproductive Psychiatrist Locator Coming in 2024)ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline: Screening and Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumACOG Clinical Practice Guideline: Treatment and Management of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumNCRP EducationMGH Center for Women’s Mental Health EducationMCPAP for MomsLifeline for MomsThe Council on Patient Safety in Women’s HealthcareLactMedReprotoxMotherToBaby Fact SheetsHHS 24/7 Maternal Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) If you have questions, feedback, or would like to connect, email us at sadmomsclubpodcast@gmail.com.

Welcome to the NCRPxOB PMADs Podcast! In this first episode, Lauren Gimbel, MD and Joni Lybbert, PMHNP discuss perinatal depression. This podcast series was created in collaboration with the National Curriculum of Reproductive Psychiatry. If you would like to learn more from their trainings (you do), go to their website at ncrptraining.org.Resources listed in the episode:Suicide Hotline: 988 Textbook of Women’s Reproductive Mental HealthState Perinatal Psychiatry Access LinesPSI National Perinatal Psychiatric Consult LinePSI DirectoryPSI Phone Number for PatientsUtah’s Perinatal DirectoryPsychology TodayAmerican Psychological AssociationPSI's Free Support Groups:MONA (Reproductive Psychiatrist Locator Coming in 2024)ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline: Screening and Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumACOG Clinical Practice Guideline: Treatment and Management of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumNCRP EducationMGH Center for Women’s Mental Health EducationMCPAP for MomsLifeline for MomsThe Council on Patient Safety in Women’s HealthcareLactMedReprotoxMotherToBaby Fact SheetsHHS 24/7 Maternal Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) If you have questions, feedback, or would like to connect, email us at sadmomsclubpodcast@gmail.com.

Today I talk with educator, birthworker, and owner of Birthsmarter, Ashley Brichter. Birthsmarter started as a result of Ashley’s own births not going as planned, and her noticing the gap between birth education and the reality of giving birth. We discuss the value of birth classes (whether it is your first child or third child), how physiological birth works, the history of birth in the US, and birth preferences vs birth plans. If you would like to attend one of their birthing or postpartum classes go to their website to find 1) pre-recorded, on-demand classes, 2) classes over Zoom, and 3), in-person classes in a few select states. Birthsmarter Websiteinfo@birthsmarter.comashley@birthsmarter.comInstagram: @birthsmarter Follow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Rosie Card is a local Utah mother, activist, and business owner. She talks with us about her experience of becoming a mother. It starts with her freezing her own eggs as a single woman, trying to conceive with endometriosis, how she felt during her pregnancy, starting on an antidepressant, the birth, and how life has changed since having her son. We discuss how things have changed for her since she had her son: personally, professionally, and relationally. Thank you to Rosie Card for spending time sharing her story.Rosie Card’s Instagram: @rosiecardCard Wear Instagram: @card.wear.co Card Wear Clothing Website: https://www.cardwear.co/ Follow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Holly Hill teaches us the biology of lactation, tips for latch and positioning your baby, and the correct flange size when pumping.  She is a wealth of knowledge, and if you are new to breastfeeding or you're having trouble figuring it out, listen to this episode for guidance and to learn the value of an IBCLC. Holly works as part of the Breezy Babies Team, but you can connect with her directly via her Instagram @light_up_lactation or her email holly@breezybabies.com.Resources:Breezy Babies is the company Holly works with and is one way to find out more information.La Leche League helps breastfeeding mothers & parents worldwide with support, education, and encouragement.The Lactation Network to see if your insurance will cover lactation consultants. Holly Hill’s Instagram: @light_up_lactationBreezy Babies Instagram: @breezy__babiesFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

** TRIGGER WARNING** We discuss pregnancy and infant loss throughout this episode. Baylee Demars, the current Mrs. Utah America for 2023, shares her personal experience with pregnancy loss and how entering her first-ever pageant led to advocacy work and volunteer work with the non-profit organization Share Parents of Utah. Resources:Share is a national organization with over 75 Chapters in 29 states. If you don't see a Chapter in your state, there are other helpful organizations listed.Share Parents of UtahVolunteer with Share Parents of UtahThe Butterfly Broadcast, Baylee Demars' podcast, on Apple and SpotifyIf you want to reach out to Baylee directly, here is her Instagram@mrsutahamerica if you're interested in connecting with pageantsFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

I know this is a click-bait episode title, but there is a reason for it. My hope is that you Snoopy Sarah's and Nosy Natalie's (no judgment, I am also Ms. Snoopy) will be curious enough to give the episode a listen. And either feel validated if you're going through something similar or learn how to support a loved one. Resources:Link to Nicole Carino's Fiverr page who created the new intro song. Thank you, Nicole!The Retrievals PodcastNatalie Crawford, MD: Education by a reproductive endocrinologist and how I educated myself throughout this whole infertility process.As a Woman Podcast by Dr. Natalie CrawfordWhat is IVF? The video by Dr. Natalie Crawford I have sent to friends and family to help them understand the process. Utah Infertility Resource Center: local Utah support groups for those who go through infertilityFertility Challenges Support Group by PSILucky Transfer Socks on Amazon (not affiliate link)Follow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Hannah Sawitsky is a therapist and a doula who has a private practice up in Logan, UT called Nova Therapy and Doula Services. We talk with her about emotions and embodying those emotions, specifically feeling mad. Hannah found that she started working with a lot of 40-something mothers who were feeling unsatisfied with their life, even though from the outside they felt like they had a great life. We draw parallels between newly postpartum women and women who are 15-20 years out from the postpartum experience. Much of their frustration stems from not getting their needs met. If you’re someone who has a difficult time feeling emotions, this will be an excellent episode for you. Let’s get started. Get to know Hannah on her instagram @thrivewithnovaFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

We are so lucky to learn from Amy-Rose White today. She is an LCSW who has worked in the perinatal community for decades, and started PSI Utah. Amy-Rose shares some of her personal experience with birth trauma and then teaches us about what birth trauma is, symptoms you may experience, and some treatment options. She also shares some of how the medical system could change to prevent birth trauma. If you are feeling anxious, her voice alone will help you feel more calm. Resources:Amy-Rose White's contact informationACES ScreeningPostpartum Support InternationalWhen Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing WomenThe Body Keeps the ScoreEPDS Screening ToolBirthsmarterFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Kim Perry is an LCSW and co-owner of Utah Adoption Specialists. If you are already in the throes of adoption, this episode may be less informative for you, but if you are considering looking into adoption this is a great place to start. Additionally, if you have a loved one who is going through the adoption process it may be supportive to learn a little bit about your loved ones’ potential experience.We talk about the difference between private adoption and agency adoption, the cost of private adoption, and the logistical and emotional process people go through in the adoption process. Additionally, Kim tells us about why Utah Adoption Specialists require their adoptive families to go through education prior to adoption and some of what makes adoption ethical or unethical. Kim generously shares some personal experiences of why open adoptions can be empowering for adoptive children.I learned SO MUCH from this episode, and I know you will too. Please check out their website to learn more or if you know an expectant parent who may be looking into adoption. Follow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Dr. Allyce Jones is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in reproductive psychiatry. She started her own private practice called Felicity Women’s Center which I have joined as of August. I have worked with her for the past couple of months and have learned so much from her. Today we discuss postpartum planning: making plans while pregnant for a more successful postpartum period. We touch on topics such as sleep, nutrition, feeding support, support with house and family, self-care, and therapeutic support. Links:Postpartum Planning PDF Postpartum Planning Group through PSI PSI support groups Postpartum Frontloading by Thoughts on Thoughts Follow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.clubCandle Making Activity Sign-Up

Dr. Betty DeLass is a passionate pelvic floor physical therapist and business owner in Utah. She owns Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness and talks with us about why women should prioritize pelvic floor treatment, symptoms PT can improve, and treatments for different conditions. We talk about pain with sex, sciatica, symphysis pubis dysfunction, and peeing and farting when you don't mean to.  She talks about what to expect at a first appointment and the importance of consent along the treatment journey. Reborn specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum clients. To contact them go to their website for their phone number or follow them on Instagram @rebornpelvichealthandwellness.Follow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.clubCandle Making Activity Sign-Up

Olivia talks about her perinatal anxiety she encountered as a first time mom. She shares that working as a paramedic prior to becoming pregnant set her up for a more anxious pregnancy and postpartum experience. She specifically wanted other healthcare workers to know they are not alone if their second-hand trauma impacts them when they become pregnant. She also shares how she found help and offers some excellent tips on advocating for yourself! She references the Mom Group hosted by Ripple Effect Counseling if you are looking for a way to make some new friends!Follow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.clubCandle Making Activity Sign-Up

Today we speak with the three hosts of the Thoughts on Thoughts podcast: Jessica, Taylor, and KJ. They are three therapists who want to bring the therapy office to you.We talk about attachment styles including secure attachment, anxious attachment, and avoidant attachment styles. Learning this concept helped me immensely as a human being who has relationships with other human beings.If you are also a human being who has relationships (or wants them), I 10/10 recommend listening and learning from them.Resources:Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - LoveThoughts on Thoughts CoursesThoughts on Thoughts Podcast@thoughts.podcastFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.clubCandle Making Activity Sign-Up

Monica Ashton, a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist who teaches us all about sex therapy: reasons you may consider starting sex therapy, topics you may discuss, topics you are allowed to discuss (hint: everything is on the table), and resources she suggests. Monica Ashton is part of the executive team and a clinician at The Healing Group in Salt Lake City. Resources:The Healing GroupCome As You Are by Emily NagoskiAmerican Association of Sexuality, Educatiors, Counselors and TherapistsUpcoming Events:Girls Night with Ripple Effect CounselingCandle Making Activity Sign-Up

Welcome back! This is the first episode of season 2 of The Sad Moms Club podcast.Today I talk to Erin Shepard, owner and clinician and Yarrow Therapy & Counseling Services. She and I talk about something she calls sustainable wellness which is "the idea that a balanced life doesn't necessarily mean a balanced day." She also talks about how to get out of anxiety and depression spirals, do not harm days, and self-soothing. Something about Erin is very comforting and validating. I needed this episode when we recorded it in the spring, and I needed to hear it again as I edited the episode in the fall. You'll love learning from Erin!ResourcesInstagram: @ yarrowtherapy or call 801-791-5001PSI HelplinePSI Support GroupsUtah-Specific Maternal Mental Health WebsiteFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Today we get to talk to Jenna Overbaugh, a licensed professional counselor, educator, and host of All the Hard Things. During the episode, she shares her story, normalizes intrusive thoughts, teaches us about the OCD/anxiety cycle, and explains basic concepts of exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. Though she doesn't work in Utah, she offers several classes, her free podcast, and a ton of evidence-based information on her Instagram.ResourcesJenna's WebsiteJenna's MasterclassesJenna's podcast All the Hard ThingsJenna's Instagram: @jenna.overbaughInternational OCD FoundationFind a Provider through the International OCD Foundation Postpartum Support International Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen KleinmanDropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts by Karen KleinmanWhat No One Tells You by Dr. Alexandra Sachs The OCD Stories podcastDr. Reid Wilson's WebsiteFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club

Today we have Anj Lineback who is an LCSW, she has a private practice called Ripple Effect Counseling in SLC, and is the current Postpartum Support International Utah Chapter president. She is a spunky, extroverted person who loves helping perinatal women and especially loves helping them build community. We discuss what contributes to loneliness in motherhood (which is basically everything about it), and then Anj gives several specific ways to start making friends.ResourcesInstagram: @ rippleeffectcounseling or call 801-259-7321Zoom Support Group on Thursdays at 9 am Sign-up for Utah's Climb Out of the Darkness eventFacebook Event: Utah's Climb Out of the DarknessPSI HelplinePSI Support GroupsUtah-Specific Maternal Mental Health WebsiteFollow along on The Sad Moms Club's Instagram: @the.sad.moms.club