Mom Chat with Mamistad on Pregnancy & Motherhood

Ep. 35 The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health Therapy & Tips for Returning to the Workplace with Becky Morrison Gleed, PMH-C

After two decades of connecting first-time pregnant and new mothers through support groups, one truth has become crystal clear: a healthy mama mindset is everything. That's why I've created the Mamistad Mama Mindset Team (find us at Mamistad.com), and I'm thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Author and Therapist, Becky Morrison Gleed.As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Becky provides dedicated support and practical resources for mothers navigating the challenges of motherhood and the transition back to work. Becky's journey into perinatal mental health began with her own experience - despite being a licensed therapist, her traumatic first birth led to severe postpartum anxiety and OCD that went undiagnosed due to the lack of perinatal resources at the time. It wasn't until she experienced pregnancy loss years later that she began to find answers. After the birth of her second daughter, Becky recognized the lack of perinatal resources in both private practice and emergency psychiatric settings. This inspired her to pursue advanced training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), earning her certification as a Perinatal Mental Health Professional. Today, she serves mothers and families across 7 states and DC, providing crucial support during the transition to motherhood and return to work.  Becky has authored a comprehensive book series for mothers, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.In today's conversation, we chat about the unique challenges moms face returning to work. Becky sheds light on how the unrealistic expectations and what she calls an "OUTRAGEOUS mental load" can seriously impact our wellbeing. She encourages us to define our own sense of "enoughness."With her training in the Gottman Method for couples counseling, Becky also shares valuable insights on partner support and communication.Becky's Books:A Workbook: How to Healthily Transition to Motherhood​A Gratitude Journal: Thankful for Motherhood​A Book for Working Moms:​ Employed Motherhood: Healthily and Holistically Transition Back to Work after Having a Baby​A Practical Journal: A Second Brain for MomnesiaA Guide for Working Mothers: Healthily and Holistically Transition to Working Motherhood: A Gentle, Practical Guide to Returning to Work After Having a BabyHer Podcast: Perinatal & Reproductive PerspectivesHer website: perinatalreproductivewellness.comOn Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠employedmotherhood⁠⁠⁠Find her on LinkedIn as Becky Morrison Gleed*Becky is Level 3 Gottman Trained and subscribes to The Gottman Method for couples counseling.*For perinatal providers​, here is the Perinatal Mental health Screening Consultation​ website we discussed - Ingram Screening: https://ingramscreening.com/​Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to SEE ALL EPISODES and share your ideas. Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Ep. 34 Perinatal Trauma, Miscarriage & Healing with Sultana Karim, Trauma and PMH-C Therapist

Perinatal trauma is more common than we realize, and when ignored, it can have a profound effect on our lives as mothers and consequently, on our families.We welcome Licensed & Certified Trauma and Perinatal Mental Health Therapist,Sultana Karim to discuss trauma and other perinatal struggles. She's a powerhouse who has created a passion out of her pain.As a mother herself, Sultana struggled in  pregnancy with anxiety and depression and then in postpartum after experiencing birth trauma and a NICU stay for her baby. She has also experienced pregnancy loss and is a survivor of childhood trauma. Sultana has advanced training and extensive experience in trauma, domestic violence, sexual trauma, infertility counseling, perinatal mental health, perinatal loss, abortion mental health support, attachment & childhood trauma.  She's the Owner & Perinatal and Trauma Therapist at Karim Counseling Services, PLLC.Sultana is not only a therapist, she's living proof that good therapy can heal many wounds. Highlights:01:29 Understanding Trauma and Therapy05:22 Postpartum Challenges and Support16:53 The Importance of Cultural Understanding in Therapy20:07 Addressing Perinatal Loss23:04 Understanding Miscarriage and Emotional Healing23:39 The Importance of Seeking Support25:44 Challenges of Parenting with a Partner in Law Enforcement and Military28:06 Coping Strategies and Therapy32:02 The Role of Self-Care in Parenting33:27 Creating a Supportive Village39:45 Specialized Services for MomsSultana was a client of, and highly recommends Premier Birth Center in Chantilly, VA. :)Contact Sultana:Sultana Karim, M.A., LCPC, LPC, CCTP, PMH-COwner/PsychotherapistKarim Counseling Services, PLLCw: karimcounseling.orge: skarim@karimcounseling.org-Offering a Free Monthly Virtual Perinatal Loss Support Group on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12pm (for mothers who had miscarriage(s), TMFR, & still birth)- to register: email me  or visit my contact page here: www.karimcounseling.org/contact/ -Offering a Virtual Perinatal DBT group for overwhelmed and exhausted pregnant and postpartum moms - up to 5 years postpartum- starting 9/18/25 from 7pm-8:30pm, register here: www.karimcounseling.org/group-therapy-for-moms/   -Fast Healing, Lasting Change with EMDR Therapy Intensives: a powerful mind-body therapt that accelerates healing, processes trauma faster, and helps you feel like yourself again. Specialized in process traumatic birth or grief, & past trauma that impacts your parenting; more on my website at www.karimcounseling.org/emdr-intensives/Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:Share your episode ideaSee a list of all episodesSee the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Ep.33 MOM RAGE with Megan MacCutcheon, PMHC

MOM RAGE!!!  It's always been a thing – even when we didn't talk about it, bc it meant we were a bad mom who had no self-control and clearly didn't love our kids or our family for that matter. The good news is...not only have we named it, we've finally started to normalize it! Our dear friend Megan MacCutcheon, PMHC and co-founder of Be Hive Wellness, is here  to change the way we look at Mom Rage. Megan enlightens us through her own lived experience and She shares tools, insights, and more than anything, reassurance that we  are NOT ALONE!For many (if not all) of us, mom rage is part of the reality of being a mom. Once we acknowledge it, we have ways to deal with it and let the same and guilt go before they become part of our lifelong motherhood journey and steal our precious motherhood JOY! This episode will leave you feeling seen and relieved that not only is it more common than you think, mom rage can be dealt with and in the process, might even help us in teaching our children about emotions, accountability and healing. Some highlights by the minute... 01:22 Discussing Mom Rage: A Common Struggle05:51 The Importance of Acknowledging and Repairing10:57 Factors Contributing to Mom Rage14:50 Managing Mom Rage: Tools and Strategies15:50 The Role of Self-Compassion and Community Support21:05 Understanding Internal Dialogue and Self-Doubt26:14 Recognizing and Treating Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMADs)36:37 Flexible Therapy Options for MomsMore on Megan...Ep.8 MATRESCENCE with Megan MacCutcheon On Spotify  The blog article she referenced: https://www.meganmaccutcheon.com/blog/beltmeltdownDownloadable freebie she referenced:https://www.meganmaccutcheon.com/momstoolkit Nicole McNelis - Megan referenced her work with Mom Rage: https://nicolemcnelis.com/For anyone wanting to dive deeper into mom rage:https://www.meganmaccutcheon.com/offers/F452XAzv/checkoutMegan's Websites:https://www.meganmaccutcheon.com/https://bewell-wellness.com/https://behivewellness.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/meganmaccutcheonpmhchttps://www.instagram.com/bewell__wellnesshttps://www.instagram.com/behivewellnessVisit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠⁠ to:Share your episode ideaSee a list of all episodesSee the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!Take care of each other!Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Ep.32 Pregnancy Hormones & Women's Health with Dr. Shweta Patel, MD, FACOG

In today's episode, we learn that hormones and pregnancy can be fun - when you discuss them with the most entertaining board-certified OBGYN and truthteller I know, Dr. Shweta Patel.We discuss her books The Book of Hormones , The Book of Pregnancy and soon, The Book of Down Under. They  are part of what will be a collection of 4 books she calls The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness.Dr. Patel was commissioned into the US Navy and served for 13 years as a medical officer. She then moved to Florida and where she provided obstetrical and gynecological care in person, until the pandemic inspired her to create Gaya Wellness-a platform that provides women with virtually comprehensive and convenient healthcare and wellness.  Today, Dr. Patel will help us better understand the role of hormones in our pregnancies, as well as the the lovely symptoms they can cause. We'll also touch on the importance of nutrition and sleep and their impact on our hormonal health whether we're pregnant or not. Connect with Dr. Patel at: https://gayawellness.org/and on Instagram: @gaya_wellnessHer books are available on Amazon: The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness⁠The Book Of Hormones: The Ultimate Playbook For Women's Health And Hormonal Balance Through Every Stage Of Life (The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness) (November 30, 2024)It's phenomenal! ~Mamistad :)The Book Of Pregnancy: The Ultimate Playbook To An Empowered Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum On YOUR Terms (The Book Of Her: Series on Women's Health And Wellness) Paperback – March 17, 2025Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:Share your episode ideaSee a list of all episodesSee the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.

Ep.31 On Mother's Day and Forever with Gia Mariam Hasan

In honor of Mother's Day this episode celebrates the beauty of motherhood in all its forms. It also honors those moms who have left this earth, and those of us who revere and cherish them. Gia lost her mom only a few months prior to this recording, and my own precious mom battled Alzheimer's from 2004 to 2012.  If you have a mom, if you have a child, if you nurture and love a child, we celebrate you!My guest today is my dear friend of nineteen years, Gia Mariam Hasan. Mariam is an integrative wellness coach, facilitator, and clinical and functional nutritionist. She is a trained mindfulness meditation teacher and stress and resilience coach. She was born in the UK and later lived and worked in the Middle East as a reporter and in refugee camps.I met Gia when she joined Mamistad in 2007. We were instantly connected. Gia was like a missing piece in my life's puzzle. She was (and still is) beautiful and wise beyond her years.  I know now that her mom plays a huge role in that.Over the years, we lost touch for a while, though she always remained an inspiration for me. Gia and I recently reconnected when I learned that her precious mother, Selma, had passed away last December. My heart broke for her. I remember how connected she's always been to her mother. I reached out and we picked up where we left off. This time though, we're both navigating motherhood without the earthly guidance of our incredible mothers. After an eight-year journey with Alzheimer's my own mom defeated it and departed this earth in 2012.I asked Gia to join me for this special episode to honor her mom, as I honor mine. I knew she would bring her usual grace, beauty and love to the discussion, and she did not disappoint.  Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:Share your episode ideaSee a list of all episodesSee the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.