This beautiful story will leave you reflecting on your experiences in motherhood in so many ways. Brittany's story will encourage you to think about how to create a support system where there is none, becoming aware of the difficult conversations that are avoided within certain cultures and families, and the ways you find peace within motherhood despite the challenges along the way. From being on a healing journey after loss, to being pregnant and delivering with a deployed spouse, and navigating parenthood - it was incredibly moving!

This podcast does not replace being connected with a licensed professional. Please contact 911 or go to your local emergency room if you're experiencing a crisis or emergency. 

Want to connect with a therapist that specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorder? Visit postpartum.net

Contact:
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
www.southeastperinatalcounseling.com
IG:birthstory.therapist

Brittany's Story: Finding Peace as a Military Spouse after Loss & a Rainbow Baby

Join me today and every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion.

Shana shares with us her story of focusing on re-centering her thoughts through coaching her inner voice/ critic and taking an alternative route as she listening to her body to meet her physical self care needs. Her story is encouraging and reaffirms all moms to take the necessary steps that work for you in that given situation. 

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Re-centering and Holistically Focusing on Physical Self-Care: Shana's Story

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week's episode features our very first guest provider. Shanna Williams, LCSW, MEd is from the greater Philadelphia area leading the charge as a Mama, Doula, Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and advocate. She works within the maternal space specifically with BIPOC families experiencing pregnancy after loss. Listen as we engage in an honest conversation about the gap in black maternal care, literature, and resources and what exactly she's doing to make sure this improves.

Her contact:
Website: www.myswdoula.com
Facebook: @ShannawilliamsLCSW
Instagram: @s.w.doula
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/shannamwilliamslcswmed

Let's connect:
www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1
This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Amplifying Black Maternal Care with Shanna Williams, LCSW, MEd

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week's episode we hear from a mama who shares what is was like being a mom of two with one on the way. She drops gems throughout from discussing philosophies that she lives by in her motherhood journey and the ways she making her blended family work. Listen and hold space with me as she reminds us all some important tips for motherhood like slowing down and listening to your body and being mindful that she is doing the best she can for herself and her family.  We can't wait to have her back on to listen to the birth of her sweet girl! Sending Sabrina so much love and thoughts of a safe & healthy mama and baby at delivery!

Head over to IG: birthstory.therapist to get today's prompt and explore some beliefs that may be impeding on the way you bring meaning to your story. It was useful for me and I hope it is for you also, mama!

Want to connect or Share your birthstory or how motherhood is going for you:

www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Sabrina's Story: Doing the Best I Can

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week's episode we hear from a mama who experienced signs of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders possibly in her pregnancy that were missed and later diagnosed with postpartum depression. She shares her journey of recovery, gems throughout that helped, expectations that she had to adjust, and so much more. Listen and hold space with me as she reminds us all the importance of advocating for your needs, listening to your body, and having people in your life that will encourage you to do what's necessary in difficult moments that feel right for you.  She is starting her Doula career and would love to connect her work to you so go follow her accounts. FYI: She's in the DMV area: 

@shefearless and @hiddenprintsllc

Want to connect or Share your birthstory or how motherhood is going for you:

www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Kimyatta's Story: Advocating For Your Needs

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week's episode we hear from a mama who shares what her experiences of life transitions with pregnancy, navigating parenting styles, and reclaiming self look like. You're going to find yourself laughing along with us and identifying with the experiences shared - you'll feel like you're with your mom friends. So many important important messages throughout including an important call to action for moms to bring awareness to mom guilt and judgement and confront it. So very appreciative to this mama and can't wait to follow her journey!

Want to connect or Share your birthstory or how motherhood is going for you:

www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Kaneshia's Story: Asking for Help Doesn’t Lessen You as a Person or Lessen You as Mother

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week we talk with India Hill Brown who shares her beautiful birth experience. Get lost in reflecting on your own motherhood experiences as she and I explore her journey. She shares the challenges of having a birth plan change and navigating motherhood in the middle of a pandemic. I'm so appreciative to this mama and can't wait to follow her journey! I hope you'll listen and get lost in our discussion and pick up whatever you need to affirm where you are!

Want to connect with India Hill Brown and purchase her works? Click follow, subscribe and purchase at the following links:

hello@indiahillbrown.com
indiahhillbrown.com/books
https://m.youtube.com/user/BooksAndBigHair/videos

Want to connect with me or share your birthstory and how motherhood is going for you? Reach out, I'd love to chat:

www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

India's Story: Taking It Day By Day

Trigger Warning: pregnancy loss

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week we talk with Nicolette Burnette who shares her experiences with loss and pregnancy after loss. Hold space for this beautiful story that includes saying goodbye before hello, parental loss, postpartum, and motherhood with two littles during covid. I'm so thankful for this mama sharing her story and normalizing life after loss through healing. I can't wait to follow her journey! 

Want to connect with me or share your birthstory and how motherhood is going for you? Reach out, I'd love to chat:

www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Nicolette: Being Mindful That Everyone's Story Isn't The Same

Trigger Warning: suicidal ideations, intimate partner violence, grief 

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of harm to self or others call 911. The number to the national suicide prevention hotline is 800-273-8255. If you're experiencing intimate partner violence of any form call 800-799-7233 or call 911. There may be local shelters in your area also. For grief and loss visit postpartum.net and psycology today to find a therapist.

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week we talk with Breana Wilson who shares her two birth experiences, struggles within a past relation, mental health journey, grief and healing. Hold space for this powerful story that's both transparent and encouraging to us all. 

Bre wanted you to know: 
Breana M. Wilson, M.Ed is a mother of two girls, ages 7 and 4, who prides herself on having full transparency during her motherhood journey. She works as the Early Learning and Literacy Coordinator at SC Educational Television, she is a published urban fiction author under the pseudonym Breana Morgen, and she is an active member in her community, serving on the Scholarship Committee of Ridgewood Missionary Baptist Church and an active member of the Palmetto State Literacy Association. When she is not momming or working, she enjoys spending quality time with her friends, her amazing boyfriend, and traveling to any city or state with amazing beaches! She can be reached via email at breanamwilson@yahoo.com if you need an encouraging word, an ear to vent to, or assistance with anything professionally, including the writing of your resume or interview tips.

Want to connect with me or share your birthstory and how motherhood is going for you? Reach out, I'd love to chat:

www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Breana: Learning to Congratulate Myself With Each Small Step

Join me every week as we listen to the stories of mamas sharing their motherhood and birth experiences. Hold space with me as we normalize these experiences and extend compassion. Hear from providers such as myself and others across the country bringing helpful tips, literature, and providing support.

This week we talk with Corona about her beautiful birth experience and what she's doing now to help other moms. This is a lively discussion full of energy from a mom so enthused to share and connect, that you'll instantly feel it while listening. We talk about her labor experience, unexpected birth plan changes, support, expectations, and breastfeeding. She shares how her own birth inspired her advocacy and work with moms surrounding breastfeeding. I hope that if you're in her area you connect with her! Here's her information below: addisonc3@winthrop.edu

Want to connect with me or share your birthstory and how motherhood is going for you? Reach out, I'd love to chat:

www.southeastperiantalcounseling.com
crystal@southeastperinatalcounseling.com
instagram: @birthstory.therapist

purchase my guided journal "Practically Unpacking":

https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Unpacking-Guided-Journal-Mamas/dp/B08WZF3ZKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=practically+unpacking&qid=1616385926&sr=8-1

This podcast doesn't replace a relationship with a licensed mental health provider. Please go to postpartum.net to locate in the directory a provider in your area. 

If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency or crisis please call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Corona Addison: It's Hard When You're In It But That's When Support Can Come In

Scan your body and release any sort of stress that may be interrupting you being fully present. You have the ability to engage with your body and center through this short mindfulness exercise.

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Body Scan

Restore your day with moments of pause. Being a mom can come with so many responsibilities - allow this mindful meditation to help you reconnect with the present and with meeting your needs as you care for your family


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Restorative Pause

Let this guided mediation be a resource for moms and parents grieving the loss of their pregnancy and child. Allow yourself to focus on what your body needs in this short meditation as you navigate the challenging journey of grief and loss.


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Loss Meditation

Let this guided mediation be a resource for parents pregnant after loss. Allow yourself to focus on positive affirmations that improve you mentally and emotionally. Bring awareness to the body - guiding your current pregnancy, mind, and heart.

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Pregnancy After Loss Meditation

Listen as I share my birthstory. Feel empowered as you hear the what went well and what didn't as I found a way to focus on grace and self compassion as a birthed my sweet boy into this world. 

*Trigger Warning* will discuss traumatic pregnancy and birth experience 

This podcast does not replace a connection with a licensed mental health provider. 

Please contact 911 or go to your local emergency room if you are having an emergency, having thoughts of self harm, or harm to others.

Ep. 3 My Birthstory

In today's episode, we explore stress, how it show's up, and ways to work through it. This episode challenges you to choose you and not fear.

This episode does not replace traditional therapy or being connected with a licensed professional. Please find a therapist today on platforms such as postpartum.net. Call 911 or go to your local emergency room if you are experiencing an emergency.

What is stress and how does it show up?

Join myself and today's mama, Kenyatta, as she share's her story. A boy of four young boys and no family support has been quite difficult. But listen as she shares how leaning into her spouse and seeking therapy has helped her navigate motherhood and life's curveballs (COVID).

Two College Sweethearts & Four Boys: Kenyatta's Story

This podcast highlights collective experiences of mamas learning to reclaim their sense of self while navigating motherhood, finding ways to manage perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, work through grief, and find healing through storytelling. 

We'll share our empowering birthstories with the hopes of encouraging another mama to honor hers. 

Join me every Monday for helpful techniques from myself, Crystal, a Licensed Therapist; experts in the field; and of course mamas like you!

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