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Content Warning:
Cancer, death, losing a parent, mention of miscarriage, perinatal loss

Description:
On today’s episode of the PWO Podcast, Kate Love joins me to share her story of navigating the loss of a parent and becoming a parent herself.

Highlights:

1:28 - Kate introduces herself

5:24 - Kate shares her story of her mom’s cancer diagnosis as she became pregnant

10:42 - Grieving and how Kate carries her mom with her and her mom’s passing

16:09 - Death phobia, grief in the Perinatal Period.

28:57 - The timeline of grief, “grief isn’t fixable.”

36:42 - Legacy and grief rituals

42:43 - Being aware of our own mortality and parenting little ones

49:16 - Kate’s advice to people grieving and people supporting those who are grieving

50:37 - Kate’s favourite memory of her mom, Mimi

Resources mentioned in this episode:
You can find Kate on Instagram @katelovestherapy

Be Ceremonial App - https://www.beceremonial.com/

Book: Crying at H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Book: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön

Book: When Dinosaurs Die by Laurie Krasny Brown

Book: Grief is Love: Living with Loss by Marissa Renee Lee

Andrea Warnick https://andreawarnick.com/

You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this or any episode please reach out to me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca and I can help you find support in your area or online.

Check out Postpartum Support International atwww.postpartum.net for more information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as free online support groups and a provider directory.

You can look for an individual therapist onwww.psychologytoday.com .

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On today's episode, I am joined once again by Anneke to discuss the stress that the holidays can bring.
We chat about the pressures of "the perfect celebrations," the weight of capitalism on gift-giving, and the unique mental load parents carry during the season.

Highlights:
2:03 - Anneke's experience with celebrating holidays
6:47 - Capitalism and the impact on gift giving as parents
11:52 - Traditions and social norms and how isolating they can be
28:31 - Mental load of parenting and managing holidays

Resources mentioned in this episode:

You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this or any episode, don't hesitate to contact me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca, and I can help you find support in your area or online.

Check out Postpartum Support International at www.postpartum.net for more information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as free online support groups and a provider directory.

You can look for an individual therapist on www.psychologytoday.com .

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Content Warning:
suicidal ideation, CAS involvement

Episode description:
On today’s episode I am talking with Elaine about the often unspoken challenges of parenting with a disability. From discovering her pregnancy at seven months to confronting societal stereotypes and medical assumptions, Elaine's story is a testament to resilience and the power of unwavering determination.

Highlights:

1:44 - How Elaine came into parenting,
5:24 - Elaine found out she was 7 months pregnant,
10:45 - Doctor’s assumptions about parenting with a disability, seeking out a midwife,
24:35 - Elaine’s support system,
31:32 - Elaine experienced depression during pregnancy and suicidal ideation, she was isolated and felt more alone,
34:50 - Welcoming a second baby, experiencing mental illness postpartum, parenting during the pandemic,
41:04 - Elaine had support from CAS with her first child but wasn’t able to access support for her 2nd child, she received support from Safe Families Canada,
46:35 - Parenting a child with a disability, restrictions in the school system,
57:51 - Advocating for herself as a disabled parent and for a disabled child and burnout,
1:04:05 - How does Elaine’s disability impact her parenting,
1:09:37 - Coming to terms with that Elaine’s “just a parent”, society not valuing paid work,
1:19:26 - What does Elaine think is needed for resources for parents with a disability; finding a community/support groups, more supports for single parents with a disability, connecting to mainstream supports.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Healthy Babies Healthy Children - https://www.ontario.ca/page/healthy-babies-healthy-children-program

Safe Families Canada - https://safefamiliescanada.com/

Living Diverse Podcast CNIB - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/cnib-podcast-network/id1548337187

You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this or any episode please reach out to me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca and I can help you find support in your area or online.

Check out Postpartum Support International at www.postpartum.net for more information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as free online support groups and a provider directory.

You can look for an individual therapist on www.psychologytoday.com

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