Join Karli Shank, LCSW & Ann Nost, MPH, LCSW, PMH-C, two hospital-based clinical social workers turned therapists as they navigate the complex world of perinatal mental health. As both parents and professionals, they offer a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of parenting while supporting the perinatal population.
In each episode, they delve into topics such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, perinatal loss, and the impact of these experiences on mental well-being. With a grounding in mindfulness and therapeutic techniques, the hosts share practical tools, emotional insights, and compassionate support for those on their own perinatal journey.
Whether you’re expecting, grieving, or struggling with infertility, this podcast offers a safe space to explore the emotional complexities of this transformative life stage — with the guidance of seasoned therapists who understand both the science and the heart of it all.
Disclaimer: This content is based on views, opinions, and stories of our own and does not represent that of our places of work. This podcast is for informational use only and is not therapeutic advice or a replacement for therapy. Please consult your healthcare provider for any medical questions.
We are grateful to welcome back Emma Goff, the Fertility Awareness Educator behind Emmamma and Your Cyclical Doula. Emma is also a Certified Miscarriage & Bereavement Doula. In this episode, she helps us understand what exactly that means. We talk about how helpful it is to have knowledge, choice, and support during and after pregnancy loss. Emma's website: https://emmamma.com/ The Miscarriage Doula's website: https://www.themiscarriagedoula.co/
12 Dec 2025
Our First Listener's Story: IVF, NICU, & PMADs
Kim Kimball shares her personal journey through IVF, a NICU stay, and PMADs, highlighting the importance of mental health and support during the perinatal period in this interview.
29 Oct 2025
What is EMDR?
Jennifer Jenkins-Boitnott, LPC, explains Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, answering frequently asked questions and clarifying what to expect from this trauma treatment in this interview.
14 Oct 2025
No Cost Women's Grief Support Groups
Olga Montgomery, LCSW, describes her no-cost grief support groups through Voyager Counseling, emphasizing the importance of witnessing grief and offering a space free from judgment in this interview.
16 Sept 2025
Fertility Awareness Education
Fertility Awareness Educator Emma Goff discusses the empowering benefits of understanding one's body and cycle, particularly for women addressing health concerns and making informed family planning choices in this interview.
31 Jul 2025
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Women's Grief
Olga Montgomery, LCSW, describes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a tool that equips women with skills to navigate grief, even when it stems from unexpected or unnamed sources, in this interview.
4 Jul 2025
Returning to Work Postpartum
The hosts of "Oh Baby?" discuss the emotional and logistical challenges of returning to work postpartum, highlighting the difficulties of balancing career aspirations with the demands of new motherhood.
18 Jun 2025
Breastfeeding Chronicles
The hosts of "Oh Baby?" explore the emotional and mental health aspects of breastfeeding, debunking myths and discussing formula feeding stigma, aiming to validate the complex feelings that can arise.
24 May 2025
Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Pelvic PT
Physical therapist Sarah Kostyukovsky discusses pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum, explaining how she supports people from conception through postpartum recovery in this interview.
3 May 2025
The Lowdown on Grief
This episode is for bereaved parents. Ann shares her knowledge of disenfranchised grief, ambiguous loss, and secondary losses. Her experience working with people who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, termination for medical reason, abortion, and stillbirth allows for a supportive, eye opening conversation to unfold. It may be just what you need to hear this Bereaved Mother's Day.
28 Apr 2025
What Even is Mindfulness Based Childbirth & Parenting?
In this episode, Karli walks us through her Mindfulness Based Childbirth and Parenting class with Ann's interpretations reflecting how and why this class can be so helpful and important for pregnant people, their partners, and families as a whole. Join us for answers to common questions you may have about this class and learn what practicing mindfulness looks like.
21 Apr 2025
Nobody Warned Me: It's Not All Rainbows and Butterflies
Join us as we discuss the often unexpected grief and complex emotions that come with pregnancy and postpartum. How do we cope with so many unknowns? How do we balance both grief and joy? Am I experiencing something so different than others? Navigating all this takes support and courage. In this episode, we're here to walk with you through these unspoken struggles.
11 Apr 2025
From Labor Rooms to Therapy Zooms
Bear with us as we get past our nerves on this first episode. Get to know us, personally and professionally, as we talk about all things perinatal mental health and our hopes for this podcast. Disclaimer: This content is based on views, opinions, and stories of our own and does not represent that of our places of work. This podcast is for informational use only and is not therapeutic advice or a replacement for therapy. Please consult your healthcare provider for any medical questions.
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