The Motherhood Survival Plan You Didn’t Know You Needed with Dr. Jill Zechowy
What if postpartum depression and anxiety weren’t just something we reacted to — but something we could actually prevent? In this episode, Dr. Jill Zechowy — family physician, perinatal psychotherapist, and author of The Motherhood Survival Manual — joins us to share the tools, red flags, and real-life strategies every mom-to-be should know before baby arrives.We talk about what a “survival plan” really looks like, how to spot the invisible mental load before it takes over, and the three mental health tools every new mom needs in her back pocket. Dr. Jill opens up about her own postpartum anxiety, busts the myth that needing help means you’ve failed, and gives partners practical ways to actually help (no, it’s not just “holding the baby”).Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this is your crash course in protecting your mental health — and the kind of conversation you’ll want to share with every mom friend you know.Links & Resources:Get The Motherhood Survival Manual: motherhoodsurvivalmanual.comMotherhood Survival Manual: Your Prenatal Guide to Prevent Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Zechowy MD, MS, Jill: 9798990611610: Amazon.com: BooksJill Zechowy, MD + Perinatal Mental Health (@motherhood_survival_manual) • Instagram photos and videosLearn more about Dr. Jill’s work: womensmentalhealthmd.com
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Previa Playback: Default Parenting - What It Is and How to Manage
What does default parenting mean? Default parenting may be a new term but it's a very old concept. The default parent is the one who handles every aspect of family life- doctor appointments, play dates, school shopping, meal planning, discipline, and problem-solving. Maybe you wonder why your kids walk past their dad to ask you for something or why you feel like you are the only person who ever replaces the toilet paper. Being the default parent can feel overwhelming and even lonely. Listen in as the ladies tackle how to navigate being the default parent.Follow Previa Alliance Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram!
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Previa Playback: Mom Bod
The term “Mom Bod” is a hot topic and often not used in a good way. Between stretch marks, hair loss, and bags under our eyes, our awesome bodies that developed and delivered a whole human being sacrifice a lot! In this episode, we talk about all the ways our bodies change and how to reframe the label of “mom bod.”Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videosPrevia Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram!
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Previa Playback: What is Postpartum Depression?
In this episode, Sarah and Whitney talk about postpartum depression, also known as PPD. They describe signs and symptoms of PPD, risk factors for developing PPD, and what PPD looks like and sounds like in real life. We encourage everyone to download this episode and share with your friends and families so everyone knows what PPD is and how to help moms who experience it!Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videosPrevia Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram!
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Previa Playback: Anxiety During Pregnancy
What if I can't do this? Is the baby, ok? Why do I feel this way?Sound familiar? Pregnancy anxiety is common but often not talked about. Listen in as the ladies break down why you may experience anxiety during pregnancy and how to manage it.Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videosPrevia Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram!
There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) — are still dealt with in the shadows, shrouded in stigma. The fact is 1 in 5 new and expecting birthing people will experience a PMAD, yet among those who do many are afraid to talk about it, some are not even aware they’re experiencing one, and others don’t know where to turn for help. The fact is, when someone suffers from a maternal mental health disorder it affects not only them, their babies, partners, and families - it impacts our communities.In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Sarah Parkhurst and Whitney Gay are giving air to a vastly untapped topic by creating a space for their guests — including survivors of PMADs and healthcare professionals in maternal mental health — to share their experiences and expertise openly. And in doing so, Sarah and Whitney make it easy to dig deep and get real about the facts of perinatal mental health, fostering discussions about the raw realities of motherhood. Not only will Previa Alliance Podcast listeners walk away from each episode with a sense of belonging, they’ll also be armed with evidence-based tools for healing, coping mechanisms, and the language to identify the signs and symptoms of PMADs — the necessary first steps in a path to treatment. The Previa Alliance Podcast series is intended for anyone considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, and postpartum as well as the families and communities who support them.Sarah ParkhurstPrevia Alliance Podcast Co-host; Founder & CEO of Previa AllianceA postpartum depression survivor and mom to two boys, Sarah is on a mission to destigmatize the experiences of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and to educate the world on the complex reality of being a mom. Sarah has been working tirelessly to bring to light the experiences of women who have not only suffered a maternal mental health crisis but who have survived it and rebuilt their lives. By empowering women to share their own experiences, by sharing expert advice and trusted resources, and by advocating for health care providers and employers to provide support for these women and their families, Sarah believes as a society we can minimize the impact of the current maternal mental health crisis, while staving off future ones. Whitney Gay Previa Alliance Podcast Co-host; licensed clinician and therapist For the past ten years, Whitney has been committed to helping women heal from the trauma of a postpartum mental health crisis as well as process the grief of a miscarriage or the loss of a baby. She believes that the power of compassion paired with developing critical coping skills helps moms to heal, rebuild, and eventually thrive. In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Whitney not only shares her professional expertise, but also her own personal experiences of motherhood and recovery from grief. Follow us on Instagram @Previa.Alliance
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