About Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood
Every parent has a story. When I had my daughter in 2022, I quickly realized how hard it is to be a mother and how important it is to provide a platform for parents to talk about their prenatal, postpartum, and parenting experiences. If there's anything I learned as a mom, you need to give yourself grace.
On Keeping It Real, Mama podcast, I listen to your stories — from birth experiences and miscarriages to postpartum depression and anxiety to the struggles and joys of toddler parenting. You have a voice, and you should be heard. Thanks for following along. Remember: You got this.
Keeping It Real, Mama | Postpartum Support International - CT Chapter with Jen Vendetti
In this episode of the Keeping It Real, Mama podcast, Kass interviews Jen Vendetti, board chair of Postpartum Support International's Connecticut Chapter (PSI CT).
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.
Its mission is to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting individuals, their families, and support systems in all areas of Connecticut.
Follow PSI: @postpartumsupportinternational
Follow PSI CT: @postpartumsupport_ct
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Trigger Warnings: postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma
18 Feb 2025
Keeping It Real, Mama | Maternal Mental Health with Phoenix Health's Dr. Emily Guarnotta
In this inaugural episode of Keeping it Real, Mama (formerly Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood), Kass interviews Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist and owner of Phoenix Health.
Phoenix Health is an online therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals through parenthood's unique and complex challenges. It specializes in treating perinatal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression and anxiety; birth trauma; infertility; and miscarriage.
Phoenix Health offers telehealth to residents in 40 states throughout the U.S. Its therapeutic approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered care. Learn more at joinphoenixhealth.com.
Follow Emily at: _phoenix_health
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Trigger Warnings: postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, intrusive thoughts, self-harm
26 Nov 2024
Grace & Grit | Postpartum Anxiety with Maria
Kass Mangione talks with Maria about her experience with PCOS and postpartum anxiety and depression, highlighting the power of books in navigating these challenges.
30 Aug 2024
Grace & Grit | Down Syndrome with Courtney
In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Courtney about her daughter Maddie who has Down syndrome.
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Trigger Warnings: mental health, stress, birth complications, infertility, children with health challenges, children having surgery
4 Jun 2024
Grace & Grit | Adoption with Elissa
In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Elissa about her experience adopting her son.
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Trigger Warnings: adoption, adoption distruption, postpartum depression, depression, postpartum anxiety, PTSD, trauma
10 May 2024
Grace & Grit | Infertility, PCOS, and Endometriosis with Abby
In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass chats with Abby, a long-time friend and mother of a two-year-old named Ella. Abby shares her experiences with infertility, PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome), and endometriosis.
Resources:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/infertility
https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/infertility/index.htm
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html
https://www.endocenter.org/
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Trigger warnings: infertility, miscarriage, maternal health issues, PCOS, endometriosis, trauma, depression, anxiety
15 Apr 2024
Grace & Grit | All Things Motherhood with Ruth
In this episode, Kass and Ruth (Instagram: @thequestionablemom) talk about pregnancy, postpartum depression, motherhood, the power of social media connections, and ... chickens!
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25 Mar 2024
Grace & Grit | Early Postpartum with Victoria
In this episode, Kass and Victoria talk about early postpartum, birth trauma, and the importance of prioritizing your mental health.
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19 Feb 2024
Grace & Grit | Working Pregnant Toddler Moms with Sydney
In the second episode of Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood, Kass and Sydney talk about what it's like to be full-time working pregnant moms with two-year-olds. They discuss their second pregnancies, as well as the pressures/expectations they face as over-achieving, career-driven women.
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29 Jan 2024
Welcome to Grace & Grit | Trailer
Welcome to Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood!
In this trailer episode, Kass shares a poem she wrote that inspired her to start this podcast. As a storyteller and journalist, her goal is to interview mothers and parents about their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood experiences. Kass wants to hear the good, the bad, the ugly, the happy - everything. It's so important that we share our stories.
29 Jan 2024
Grace & Grit | Maternal Health with Kailee
In this inaugural episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass and Kailee talk about Kailee's pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, including her challenges with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The duo also talks about the lack of focus on women's health and maternal mental health.
Resources:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00031348211029853
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2023/03/07/ignored-and-underrepresented-the-impact-of-excluding-women-in-healthcare-research/?sh=1f727093628a
https://ehlersdanlosnews.com/news/women-with-eds-have-higher-risk-of-experiencing-pregnancy-delivery-complications-study-reports/
https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/information/a-midwifes-guide-to-pregnancy-birth-feeding-and-eds/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-pill-for-postpartum-depression-is-approved-by-fda-62376e41
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