I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support International

Dani Giddens & Emily Jankowski
  • 5.0 (34)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

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!

  1. 4d ago

    Part 1 of 3: EMILY JOHNSON - Hospitalization, Recovery & Weaknesses in the U.S. Healthcare System

    Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we're kicking off part 1 of a 3 part series where we’ll hear about the pregnancy and postpartum experience from the perspective of a new mother and someone who supported her every step of the way.   Today, we're sitting down with Emily Johnson — a mom, a writer, and an absolute powerhouse of an advocate who is passionate about challenging weaknesses in the US healthcare system. She knows, because she’s navigated it - both personally and professionally. Emily’s entree into motherhood wasn’t at all what she or her family ever expected. She knew something was wrong. She just didn't have the terminology, and neither did most of the people she was asking for help, to pinpoint what was going on or how to find relief. We'll talk about crippling anxiety, what it feels like to leave appointment after appointment with no real answers or resources, and a middle of the night phone call to a crisis line that kicked her family support into high gear. The road that followed included a hospital stay, a specialized program that was miraculously 10 minutes from home, and a family that showed up in a big way. This one is raw, and a powerful reminder of why PSI is in existence - so parents and families face fewer roadblocks to accessing the specialized, informed care that they deserve. We’ve been counting down the days until we could share this 3 part series with you. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy part 1 with our friend, Emily. Interested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    Part 1 of 3: EMILY JOHNSON - Hospitalization, Recovery & Weaknesses in the U.S. Healthcare System

  2. Jul 21

    MELODYE PHILLIPS - Birth Trauma, Postpartum Depression & Realizing You’re Not a Bad Mom

    Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we're sitting down with Melodye Phillips, a perinatal mental health certified licensed professional counselor supervisor and certified eating disorder specialist who owns and operates her own practice in East Texas. Melodye specializes in working with mothers through pregnancy, postpartum, loss, complicated pregnancies, birth trauma, and disordered eating. And she brings something to this work that goes beyond her credentials. She's a perinatal mental health disorder survivor, she's a loss mama, she has three kids of her own. Her experience in this field isn't just professional. It's personal, and it shows in the way that she talks about this work. We'll talk about it all today, what it means to hold space for mothers in some of their hardest moments, and what it looks like when the person doing the work has lived some of those moments herself. Oh, and let's just say that delivering a baby can take some unexpected turns. There was an incident involving a squirrel, a transformer, and electricity at the hospital. We don't want to spoil it. We'll let Melodye do the honors. So without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend Melodye. Mentioned on today's episode: Perinatal Eating Disorder Support GroupLearn about The ClimbLearn more about HELLP SyndromePodcast: MomwellReading: The Red Rising SeriesMusic: Noah Kahan's The Great DivideConnect with Melodye: Maternal Mental Health of East TexasInterested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    MELODYE PHILLIPS - Birth Trauma, Postpartum Depression & Realizing You’re Not a Bad Mom

  3. Jul 7

    KENDALL CONCINI - Silent Reflux, PPD & Cloudy Days

    Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we're sitting down with Kendall Concini-Moore, a perinatal mental health advocate who will tell you that she never wanted to be a mother until she did. When she changed her mind, Kendall and her husband made a plan. They knew that with her mental health history, postpartum depression was a real possibility, and they made sure that supports were in place before ever trying to conceive. They did everything right, and it was still incredibly hard. Today, we'll hear about pregnancy loss, an early birth, a baby with silent reflux, a pandemic, and a version of motherhood that looked nothing like what she planned for. We'll talk about what it's like to prepare for something and still be leveled by it and how she found her way through anyway. Oh, and she wrote a children's book that helps kids understand what it looks like when mom is struggling with depression. So of course, we'll drop a link to that in the show notes as always. So without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Kendall. Mentioned on today's episode: Mom's Cloud and the Beach AdventureCloudy Day Chronicles WebsiteThe Blue Dot ProjectDrinks in the LibraryThe PittTaskmasterInterested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    KENDALL CONCINI - Silent Reflux, PPD & Cloudy Days

  4. Jun 23

    PSI's Legal Justice Program

    Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we’re sitting down to discuss yet another incredible program here at PSI! We’ll be talking with Elizabeth Lilley about the vital work of PSI’s Legal Justice Program, which focuses on educating legal professionals about perinatal mental health disorders and helping improve the support available to parents and families involved in the legal system in the context of a perinatal mental health disorder. This conversation covers PSI’s free resources for legal professionals and families, volunteer opportunities, and the importance of reducing stigma around mental health disorders — which are temporary and treatable. Altogether now: perinatal mental health disorders are temporary and treatable. So, without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode spotlighting PSI's Legal Justice Program. Mentioned on today's episode: PSI's Legal Justice ProgramEmail: legaljustice@postpartum.netPSI NewslettersInterested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    PSI's Legal Justice Program

  5. Jun 9

    #ClimbWithPSI

    Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with … ourselves! PSI's Annual Conference is right around the corner, and we know what that means — familiar faces, big energy, and a lot of people who are going to walk past the Climb table and think, wait, what is that? So we figured — we have microphones. Let's talk about it! Before I ever led a Climb, I attended one. I showed up to support a friend. What I didn't know at the time was that I was there for me, too. I just didn't know it yet. Whether you're thinking about attending a PSI Climb event, leading one, partnering with one — or you've heard about The Climb and aren't entirely sure what we're talking about — this one's for you. And if you're headed to PSI’s Annual Conference this year, come say hi to us at the Climb table! Without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and let's talk about how to get involved in a Climb near you! Mentioned on Today's Episode: Support or lead a Climb!PSI's Annual ConferenceInterested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    #ClimbWithPSI

  6. May 26

    What Is Matrescence?

    Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we're talking about matrescence. And if that's a word you've never heard before, you are not alone and you are in exactly the right place. Matrescence is the process of becoming a mother. It's a developmental passage, biological, emotional, social, spiritual. It can begin before birth. And according to our guest, Chelsea Robinson, it may even last a lifetime. Think of it like adolescence, but for motherhood. Messy, disorienting, and probably nothing like what you expected. Chelsea is a licensed clinical social worker, and she brings both the clinical grounding and genuine passion for this topic. We dive into why so many mothers feel blindsided by the identity shift that comes with parenthood. I know that this rings true for a couple of podcast hosts. We also talk about why simply having a name for this experience can be quietly life-changing, and how to know what's normal versus when we might need some extra support. Whether you're in the thick of early motherhood or years in wondering why it still feels like a lot, this one's for you. So without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode all about matrescence.  Mentioned on today's episode: What were some things you were afraid to say when you became a parent? Email us! dani@postpartum.netPSI's HelpLine: 800-944-4773Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 833-852-6262PSI's Peer Support GroupsMore on MatrescenceInterested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    What Is Matrescence?

  7. May 12

    ELIZABETH LILLEY: Isolation, Invisible Struggles & the Signs Nobody Taught Us to See

    Send us Fan Mail 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 cross-country move away from her existing system, and how those personal experiences helped shape the work she does today. We’ll also talk about Elizabeth’s professional path, including her work in legal justice, her dedication to supporting families in the perinatal period, and what it looks like to balance caring for others while also making space for your own healing, boundaries, and self-care. This conversation touches on motherhood, mental health, advocacy, support, and the ways our personal and professional lives can deeply intersect. We were honored to sit down and record this conversation. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Elizabeth. Mentioned in today's episode: PSI's Legal Justice ProgramPSI's Annual ConferenceWatching: Will Trent; Grey's AnatomyConnect with Elizabeth: Lilley Wellness; legaljustice@postpartum.netInterested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    ELIZABETH LILLEY: Isolation, Invisible Struggles & the Signs Nobody Taught Us to See

  8. May 1

    Maternal Mental Health Month 2026

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Month is, why awareness matters, how you can get involved, and of course, all of our other burning questions. We’ll talk about PSI’s Connect the Dots campaign, the power of storytelling, and how sharing real experiences can help reduce stigma, build connection, and even save lives. So, without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode spotlighting Maternal Mental Health Month 2026. MMH Month 2026Campaign Creator KitThe Blue Dot Project's InstagramInterested in sharing your story? Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Apple Version Android Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.net Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs! Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262 Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988 Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...

    Maternal Mental Health Month 2026
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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!

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