Welcome to Season 8 of The Perinatal Podcast! Today’s episode is a powerful conversation that bridges two often-overlooked chapters in a woman’s life: the postpartum period and the transition into perimenopause. I’m joined by Kara Shelman of Centimano Counseling, a fellow therapist and fierce advocate for mental health across the reproductive lifespan. Together, we exploreContinue reading “The Perinatal Podcast Ep. 108 – From Perinatal to Perimenopause”
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Focus Friday: Boundaries, Round 2
🌟 Focus Friday: Honoring Your Boundaries for Better Focus 🌟 This week, let’s spend a little more time talking about boundaries—with tasks, people, and even ourselves. If you struggle with distractibility or focus issues, boundaries aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. 🛑 Boundaries with Tasks:Do you ever catch yourself saying “Just one more thing” only to realizeContinue reading “Focus Friday: Boundaries, Round 2”
Focus Friday: Body Doubling
Harnessing the Power of Body Doubling for Improved Focus Welcome back to another Focus Friday! Today, we’re diving into a powerful strategy for enhancing concentration and productivity, especially for those who find themselves easily distracted: body doubling. What is Body Doubling? Body doubling is a technique where one person (the “body double”) works alongside another,Continue reading “Focus Friday: Body Doubling”
It’s Okay to Feel Your Feelings. For real.
In a world that often preaches the gospel of positivity, it can be tempting to dismiss or suppress negative emotions. We’re encouraged to “look on the bright side” or “keep a positive attitude,” and while optimism certainly has its merits, denying ourselves the space to feel our full range of emotions can have detrimental effectsContinue reading “It’s Okay to Feel Your Feelings. For real.”
What you need to know about your pelvic floor and pregnancy
Amplify! Blog Guest Writer – Kelsey Beach, DPT, CMTPT; Owner of Encore Therapy *Stay tuned to The Perinatal Podcast – Dr. Beach will discuss this and more on a future episode!* Hey there, fellow mamas-to-be and anyone curious about the magical world of pregnancy! Today, let’s dive into a topic that might not be theContinue reading “What you need to know about your pelvic floor and pregnancy”
Navigating Complex Grief: Understanding and Healing
Grief is a natural response to loss, an emotional journey that we all experience at some point in our lives. It is a complex web of emotions that can be overwhelming, consuming, and sometimes even paralyzing. While most of us are familiar with the stages of grief, there is another facet of this process thatContinue reading “Navigating Complex Grief: Understanding and Healing”
Navigating the Depths of Low Self-Worth: Reclaiming Your Inner Strength
Here I am with another panel topic! I am most likely going to just discuss every one we shared, and what not? Let’s go! Low self-worth is a complex and challenging emotion that can affect every aspect of our lives. It’s a feeling of inadequacy or not measuring up to our own or others’ expectations.Continue reading “Navigating the Depths of Low Self-Worth: Reclaiming Your Inner Strength”
Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog!
Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a profound and transformative experience, and it’s not always an easy path to navigate. Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog, a safe haven for sharing stories, insights, and resources about the emotional roller coaster that is trying to conceive, pregnancy, the postpartum period and beyond. The joys andContinue reading “Welcome to the Amplify Wellness Blog!”
Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Success
This past weekend, I was delighted to discuss mental health in the Wizarding World at a Harry Potter convention with two beloved friends and professionals. In one section, we discussed Imposter Syndrome, and I felt it only fitting to share some of our points as they relate to Muggles! In a world where success isContinue reading “Navigating Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Success”
Language Matters
Language matters. Be kind to yourself. And others.
Amplify Wellness with Meg Duke 