Gerianne DiPiano is joined by Perri Shaw Borish, licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), BCD, PMH-C to discuss Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD). Anxiety, OCD, and depression can occur for women during their pregnancy and postpartum time. Learn how to recognize the symptoms in yourself, your loved ones, or your patients, as well as how to find help. Perri Shaw Borish is a Board Certified, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years experience in maternal mental health. She is the founder and Psychotherapist at Whole Heart Reproductive Mental Health (formerly Whole Heart Maternal Mental Health) https://wholeheartreproductivementalhealth.com/

Check out Perri's Emotional Suitcase in more detail here: https://wholeheartreproductivementalhealth.com/parent-resources

Other resources: Postpartum Support International https://postpartum.net/

Gerianne DiPiano and Dr. C. Nicole Swiner discuss the book "Doctoring, Better: 11 Top Physician Coaches Reveal Secrets for Helping Others Create Better Lives". Dr. Swiner talks about her role in writing the book and how doctors are feeling the strain of modern medicine. They go in depth about the complexities of handling business, guilt, stress, and caring for patients, all in addition to maintaining a personal life. All women - healthcare professionals as well as the rest of us - can benefit greatly from learning to create boundaries and give ourselves more grace.

Check out the book Doctoring, Better: 11 Top Physician Coaches Reveal Secrets for Helping Others Create Better Lives https://www.amazon.com/Doctoring-Better-Physician-Coaches-Secrets/dp/1732752591

Content Warning: This episode mentions suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit https://988lifeline.org/

Gerianne DiPiano looks back at an amazing 100 Episodes of the Love, Mia Vita Podcast. Dr. Katherine Sherif, Alison Bladh, & Dr. C. Nicole Swiner join Gerie to recall their favorite moments in the last 4 years. What was your favorite episode?