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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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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.
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...
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!
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: Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
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.
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What were some things you were afraid to say when you became a parent? Email us! dani@postpartum.net
Interested in sharing your story? Fill out our Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Download PSI's New App! Visit PSI's website: Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
ELIZABETH LILLEY: Isolation, Invisible Struggles & the Signs Nobody Taught Us to See
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.
Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Download PSI's New App! Visit PSI's website: Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
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.
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 Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
Welcome to the I Am One podcast. On today's episode, we're talking about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in all of those months of getting ready for baby: your mental health after they arrive. We plan for birth, for feeding, for the nursery and the car seat in a hospital bag or bags. Listen, nobody's judging, okay? You pack as many bags as you need. But the emotional reality of postpartum, that part usually gets skipped or saved for after the fact when you're already in the thick of it. Luckily, PSI has a free postpartum planning class designed to change that. It helps expectant parents think ahead about their own well-being, not just the newborn logistics, so that when things get hard, you've already got something in place to help. So without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode spotlighting PSI's postpartum planning class.
Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App! Visit PSI's website: Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
SHATIERA AMANKRAH: Unexplained Infertility, Depression & Why Mental Health Care Can't Wait for the Baby
On today's episode, we're sitting down with Shatiera Amankrah — a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is connected to PSI in so many ways, and who brings both clinical expertise and her own lived experience with infertility to this conversation. We’ll chat about isolation and depression, unexplained infertility, male factor infertility, why perinatal mental health care needs to start long before the positive test, and the power of boundaries, self-love, and community support — among many other topics. Grab a pen and paper, or open a new note on your phone, because Shatiera came ready to share resources! So, without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Shatiera.
On today's episode, we're sitting down with the incredible Sarah Kotranza — who is currently serving on PSI's Board of Directors, where she focuses on Legal Justice and Policy and Advocacy. Driven by her own lived experience, Sarah has been a passionate voice at the intersection of perinatal mental health and policy since 2013. We’ll chat about her journey through postpartum depression after the birth of her son, how community and treatment helped her not just survive but actually enjoy motherhood, and why she's so committed to making sure legal professionals understand perinatal mental health disorders. She also shares her thoughts on self-love, music as meditation, and letting yourself not have everything figured out. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Sarah.
Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast? Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net
--------------------------------------------------------------------Download PSI's New App! Visit PSI's website: Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
PATRICIA HOPPMANN - NICU, PPD, and One Mom's Unplanned Dream Come True
On today's episode, we're sitting down with Patricia Hoppmann — a Peer Support Program Assistant here at PSI and, as she puts it, the team's unofficial 'sweeper.' That’s a sports reference … sigh … nevermind. We’ll chat about how Patricia's journey into motherhood was unplanned. The road that followed included early labor, the NICU, breastfeeding challenges, PPD, and the very real fear of being honest about how she was feeling. What changed everything? Peer support — and finding the right therapist. This one is honest, heartfelt, and full of the kind of realness that makes you feel less alone. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our good friend, Patricia.
Interested in sharing your story?Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Download PSI's New App! Visit PSI's website: Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
DEB FLASHENBERG: Prenatal Yoga, Informed Consent & Healing After a Hard Birth
On today's episode, we're sitting down with Deb Flashenberg — certified doula, childbirth educator, founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, and host of the Yoga | Birth | Babies podcast (heeeeey!). We’ll chat about how her own postpartum experience, including some physical and emotional challenges after childbirth, shaped the way she teaches and supports others today. We’ll talk yoga, perinatal mental health, community, informed consent, pelvic health, and radical self-care! So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Deb.
Interested in sharing your story? Fill out our Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Download PSI's New App! Visit PSI's website: Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988
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...
Find free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!
Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish.
Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for pro...
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