46 episodes
Perinatal Wellbeing - The Podcast about Prenatal, Pregnancy & Postpartum Health Christine Cunningham
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- Health & Fitness
Let's talk about Prenatal, Pregnancy and Postpartum health! This podcast is all about authentic conversations centred on Perinatal health and wellbeing; from mood and anxiety disorders, to breastfeeding challenges, to grief and loss in the Perinatal period and literally everything in between! This is the place to have real and honest conversations about these experiences so we can break down barriers to accessing treatment and crush stigma! I open these conversations up by sharing my knowledge as a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, interviewing others with lived experience and talking with colleagues who also work in the Perinatal field supporting clients and sharing their wisdom. You will walk away with more knowledge and understanding of the Perinatal period and ideas for coping with the many challenges that can come up in this period. You are not alone and there is a community of support waiting for you! For more information about Perinatal Wellbeing visit our website www.perinatalwellbeing.ca. If you want to submit a question to be answered on a future podcast please email me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca.
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Mothering Without a Mother
Send us a Text Message.Content Warning:Cancer, death, losing a parent, mention of miscarriage, perinatal lossDescription:On today’s episode of the PWO Podcast, Kate Love joins me to share her story of navigating the loss of a parent and becoming a parent herself. Highlights: 1:28 - Kate introduces herself5:24 - Kate shares her story of her mom’s cancer diagnosis as she became pregnant10:42 - Grieving and how Kate carries her mom with her and her mom’s passing16:09 - Death phobia, gr...
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Stress Around Holidays with Anneke
Send us a Text Message.On today's episode, I am joined once again by Anneke to discuss the stress that the holidays can bring. We chat about the pressures of "the perfect celebrations," the weight of capitalism on gift-giving, and the unique mental load parents carry during the season. Highlights: 2:03 - Anneke's experience with celebrating holidays 6:47 - Capitalism and the impact on gift giving as parents11:52 - Traditions and social norms and how isolating they ca...
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Parenting with a Visual Disability with Elaine
Send us a Text Message.Content Warning: suicidal ideation, CAS involvementEpisode description:On today’s episode I am talking with Elaine about the often unspoken challenges of parenting with a disability. From discovering her pregnancy at seven months to confronting societal stereotypes and medical assumptions, Elaine's story is a testament to resilience and the power of unwavering determination.Highlights: 1:44 - How Elaine came into parenting,5:24 - Elaine found out she was 7 mon...
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Changing the Narrative Around Motherhood with Amanda Gurman
Send us a Text Message.Content Warning: c-section, medical procedures, swearing, rage, mental illnessOn today’s episode I am talking with Amanda Gurman who hosts the podcast Honest as a Mother, about her introduction to motherhood and the impact on her mental health. Amanda shares honestly and openly about her experiences with postpartum anxiety, depression and rage as well as how her recent diagnosis with ADHD impacts her parenting. Amanda also talks about her recovery and how she supports n...
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Special: Roundtable Discussion
Send us a Text Message.On today’s special bonus episode of the Perinatal Wellbeing Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by a panel of amazing guests, including Anneke Van Den Berg, Gabrielle Griffith, Laine Halpern Zisman, Lisette Weber, and Olivia Scobie. Together for this roundtable discussion, we delve into our pivotal roles in supporting our local communities across Ontario. We explore the everyday hurdles and obstacles individuals in these regions face to access vital perinatal menta...
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Special: Climb Out of the Darkness Event, Episode 2
Send us a Text Message. Please donate to the Climb here https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/healthy-start-healthy-future-inc/p2p/COTDCanada/team/team-ontario-virtual/Episode Description:Today’s episode is a special one for PWO’s Climb Out of the Darkness fundraising event. On these 2 bonus episodes we are going to talk about accessing different types of supports in the Perinatal period when we are experiencing symptoms of a mood and anxiety disorder. On today’s episode I am so...