In this episode, Sarah and Whitney delve into the concept of narcissism, its origins, and how it impacts relationships. They discuss how narcissism is a learned behavior rather than a genetic trait and explore the different types of narcissism—grandiose, covert, malignant, and communal. The conversation highlights the challenges of dealing with narcissistic individuals and emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and seeking professional help. Tune in as they examine the patterns and behaviors narcissists exhibit in relationships, and offer advice on how to navigate these toxic dynamics.
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Title IX - How to Advocate for Yourself with Aria Allan
Did you know that Title IX protects you throughout pregnancy and postpartum? 🤰🏽🎓 Whether you're navigating pregnancy in your first semester of college, figuring out how to pump during clinical hours, or managing postpartum depression in grad school—you have rights!In today’s episode, Sarah sits down with Aria Allan, a mom, lawyer, and the Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Officer at Auburn University, to break down what Title IX means for student parents and how you can advocate for yourself.🎧 Listen in to learn:✔️ What protections Title IX offers during pregnancy & postpartum✔️ How to request accommodations in school✔️ What to do if you face discrimination
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How to Advocate for Change Like a Mom with Michele Lampach
Becoming a mom changes you in ways you never expect. For Michele Lampach, it ignited a passion to fight for better support for parents. As a human rights attorney, nonprofit leader, and mom of two, Michele has spent her career advocating for vulnerable communities. Now, as the head of Bobbie for Change, she’s working to shift the conversation around infant feeding and modern parenthood—pushing for better policies that actually support families.In this episode, Michele opens up about her own journey into motherhood, giving birth during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the struggles of balancing work, exhaustion, and the pressure to do it all. She shares how those experiences shaped her advocacy, why every parent’s feeding journey deserves respect, and how judgment-free support can change everything.You can find Michele Lampach on LinkedIn and at BobbieForChange.org.
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Motherhood from the Eyes of a Reproductive Psychiatrist with Dr. Claire Smith
In today’s episode Sarah sits down with Dr. Claire Smith, Reproductive Psychiatrist, to hear Claire’s experience from pregnancy to first year postpartum. As a Reproductive Psychiatrist everyday Dr. Smith treats women who experience depression, loss, infertility, and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. But how does being a maternal mental health specialist come to play when you go down your own journey of pregnancy and postpartum. Listen in as Dr. Smith shares her journey.More about Dr. Claire Smith:Dr. Claire Smith is a perinatal psychiatrist in the Women's Reproductive Behavioral Health (WRBH) clinic, which serves to specifically help women who are pregnant or up to one year postpartum. She provides both therapy and medication management in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, substance use disorders, and other mental health concerns.
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Motherhood, Milk & Making It Work
Sarah and Amy, CEO of Pump Spotting, dive into the raw, unfiltered reality of breastfeeding, pumping, and the pressure new moms face. From midnight feedings to workplace struggles, they unpack why support—at home, at work, and in the world—makes all the difference.About Amy VanHaren:Amy VanHaren is the CEO and founder of Pumpspotting, a women’s health technology company. Pumpspotting is closing the gap in maternal health through accessible breastfeeding solutions. Amy created Pumpspotting after struggling to feed both her family and career. Traveling 25,000 miles cross-country on her Breast Express RV she sparked a movement for mothers. Under her leadership, the company has served over 75,000 parents and designed lactation solutions for organizations from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses to NASA. Amy is a Mainer, mother, and fierce advocate for creating support systems for women and families.https://www.pumpspotting.com/tourhttps://www.pumpspotting.com/Amy VanHaren I Entrepreneur, Mainer, Mother
There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) — are still dealt with in the shadows, shrouded in stigma. The fact is 1 in 5 new and expecting birthing people will experience a PMAD, yet among those who do many are afraid to talk about it, some are not even aware they’re experiencing one, and others don’t know where to turn for help. The fact is, when someone suffers from a maternal mental health disorder it affects not only them, their babies, partners, and families - it impacts our communities.In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Sarah Parkhurst and Whitney Gay are giving air to a vastly untapped topic by creating a space for their guests — including survivors of PMADs and healthcare professionals in maternal mental health — to share their experiences and expertise openly. And in doing so, Sarah and Whitney make it easy to dig deep and get real about the facts of perinatal mental health, fostering discussions about the raw realities of motherhood. Not only will Previa Alliance Podcast listeners walk away from each episode with a sense of belonging, they’ll also be armed with evidence-based tools for healing, coping mechanisms, and the language to identify the signs and symptoms of PMADs — the necessary first steps in a path to treatment. The Previa Alliance Podcast series is intended for anyone considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, and postpartum as well as the families and communities who support them.Sarah ParkhurstPrevia Alliance Podcast Co-host; Founder & CEO of Previa AllianceA postpartum depression survivor and mom to two boys, Sarah is on a mission to destigmatize the experiences of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and to educate the world on the complex reality of being a mom. Sarah has been working tirelessly to bring to light the experiences of women who have not only suffered a maternal mental health crisis but who have survived it and rebuilt their lives. By empowering women to share their own experiences, by sharing expert advice and trusted resources, and by advocating for health care providers and employers to provide support for these women and their families, Sarah believes as a society we can minimize the impact of the current maternal mental health crisis, while staving off future ones. Whitney Gay Previa Alliance Podcast Co-host; licensed clinician and therapist For the past ten years, Whitney has been committed to helping women heal from the trauma of a postpartum mental health crisis as well as process the grief of a miscarriage or the loss of a baby. She believes that the power of compassion paired with developing critical coping skills helps moms to heal, rebuild, and eventually thrive. In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Whitney not only shares her professional expertise, but also her own personal experiences of motherhood and recovery from grief. Follow us on Instagram @Previa.Alliance
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