While the problems presented by perinatal mental health are widespread and diverse, they are still stigmatized; the conversation around them lies in the shadows. In this week's episode, we sit down with Zissy Rosenberg, a case manager at Sparks to explain the need for the Birthing Conversations podcast and begin the process of opening the floor to the right types of conversations. In this way, we hope to offer a platform where we can properly address these issues. Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: https://www.sparkscenter.org/ Follow Sparks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkswomen/ This podcast is produced and edited by Montebello Media

In this episode, we delve into the oft-unspoken complexities of pregnancy and birth with Chumie Friedman, Director of HUG at ATIME, shedding light on the experiences of women navigating through infertility and perinatal loss. ABOUT THE GUEST: Chumi Friedman is the Director of HUG, a program of ATIME supporting couples experiencing perinatal and infant loss. She is RTS trained and a certified doula and chaplain. Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sparkscenter.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Sparks on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sparkswomen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced and edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Montebello Media⁠

Most people think that perinatal health issues are solely a challenge affecting women. This is far from the truth. In this week’s episode, we discuss the very real challenges that the perinatal period can have on husbands. These can include struggling because of the new responsibilities, such as supporting a wife who needs to heal, caring for a new baby, and new financial realities. We also speak about how when a couple heals from these challenges, they can create more love, safety, and belonging for their family than ever before. About the Guest: Motty Kenigsberg is a trauma healer with a private practice and is the son of Sparks founder, Esther Kenigsberg. Motty has spent the last decade immersed in learning self-healing and coaching. After participating in multiple trainings by various professionals Motty specializes in trauma healing in which he works in his private practice. Links Instagram: @muttykay  Muttys' podcast @letsberealwithmotty Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: https://www.sparkscenter.org/ Follow Sparks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkswomen/ This podcast is produced and edited by Montebello Media

In this weeks episode we speak to Rivky Friedman, a woman who has personally experienced PPD. She discusses her personal struggle with bonding, guilt, and postpartum depression and how she found methods and modalitites to heal as well as how she forwards the lessons she learned to others ABOUT THE GUEST: Rivky Friedman is a mom, grandmother, holistic coach and a woman who has experienced PPD. She has completed a great deal of inner work to get to the place she is today and is on a constant journey to fiqure out the best way to live her life. Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: https://www.sparkscenter.org/ Follow Sparks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkswomen/ This podcast is produced and edited by Montebello Media

There are various methods of healing and every woman is on their own journey to find what works for them. One prominent aspect of healing that is so powerful yet often overlooked is holistic general self-care. In this episode, we sit down with Suri Wolhendler, a certified health coach, and discuss the importance of general self-care and offer practical guidance on how to do so. About the Guest: Sarah Wolhendler is a health coach who works with many women in every stage of their lives. Along with her health coach certification from the institute of integrative nutrition, she leverages her bachelors in psychology to truly understand and help bring the women she works with to a healthier state.  Follow Sarah on Instagram @healthcoachsarah Birthing Conversations is a podcast by Sparks, an organization helping women who are struggling with PPD For more information about sparks visit: https://www.sparkscenter.org/ Follow Sparks on Instagram: @sparkswomen This podcast is produced and edited by Montebello Media