Episode 5: The Power of Mom Friends and Shedding the Shame of Postpartum

Welcome to the FIFTH episode of The Mom Mentality Podcast!! This episode is all about the power of MOM FRIENDS! 

 

In this episode we chat about 

• How we met and our first impressions of one another
• Our birth stories
• Birth trauma 
• Mom friends as mirrors 
• Breaking stigma around medication and PPD/PPA
• The shock of becoming a new mom 
• Postpartum psychosis vs. PPD/PPA 
• What to say to new moms instead of “it gets better” 

GUEST INFO 

My beautiful mom friend Melissa Siegman, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal mental health, postpartum mood disorders, infertility, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is passionate about supporting women through all stages of life and utilizes a range of evidence-based interventions to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and improve overall well-being.  

For inquiries: 

Melissalcswtherapy@gmail.com

 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/melissa-siegman-kanterman-new-york-ny/954441

 

Shout out to The Nesting Place for connecting us, here is their website as well! 

 

https://thenestingplaceli.com/

 

Thank you so much for listening!  I am so grateful to be on this motherhood journey with you! Next week is an episode all about BEGINNING AGAIN and a supportive chat around not letting your first chapter of motherhood define you! 

 

I know your time is SO precious as a mom! If you enjoyed this episode and it resonated with you it would mean so much for you to share the episode with a fellow mom friend or put it on your social media. 

 

I look forward to seeing you back here next week for another new episode, until then, be gentle with yourself!

 

Connect on Instagram: @talkingdrtal    

Check out the website: https://www.drnataliarappa.com

Email: drnataliarappa@gmail.com 

Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to educate, support, and uplift you on your motherhood journey. It is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or services. If you are experiencing any emotional distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.