Welcome to ”The Wisdom of... with Dr. Heather Wisdom,” the podcast that takes you into the world of relationships and intimacy. Get on the couch with the doctor as she explores everything that makes us human. With open, honest discussions and a dash of curiosity, she’s here to break the silence and shine a light on topics that matter and don’t get nearly enough attention. Tune in every Monday.
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Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realit ...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor
Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, Psychologist
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Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief and trauma, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives. Whether you’re navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything c ...
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465: Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids with Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy, Ph.D., LMHC, PMH-C
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Before discussing today’s show, I’d like to provide some updates on what to expect from the podcast in 2026. First of all, there will be no more Behind the Sessions episodes. There could also be changes in the frequency of episodes at some point, but we’ll see how that goes. Life shifts and different needs arise that are pulling me in other directi…
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464: Behind the Sessions: Perinatal Mental Health During the Holidays, Part 4, Postpartum
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Today’s episode finishes the four-part series on perinatal mental health during the holidays. It is also the final Behind the Sessions episode because life’s circumstances are requiring me to shift, change, and prioritize other things as 2025 comes to a close. I will periodically add a solo episode in the future when I want to dive deeper into a re…
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463: Parenting a Child with a Medical Diagnosis or Complex Medical Needs
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Our focus in today’s episode is parenting a child with a disability, including the point of diagnosis, how the diagnosis might change over time, how it impacts pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and the ableism parents can face in reproductive care. Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest. Riley Blanton is a therapist specializing in reprodu…
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462: From Sleepless Nights to Healing Days: The Story Behind "Postpartum"
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Today’s guest shares how she turned her difficulties into a passion for educating and supporting others. Her postpartum journey inspired her upcoming short film Postpartum. Join us to learn more! Brittani Noel is a biracial filmmaker, actor, and mom of two. Her creative works delve into the emotional and psychological complexities of identity, race…
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461: Behind the Sessions: Perinatal Mental Health During the Holidays, Part 3, Pregnancy Loss
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This is the 3rd in a four-part Behind the Sessions series about coping during the holidays with various perinatal mental health challenges. Today’s episode focuses on pregnancy loss. If you’re in a time of grief over the loss of a child, you are not alone. Many people are carrying deep feelings of grief and loss during a time when celebrating with …
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460: Apoyo Esencial en Español Para el Bienestar Mental Materno
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En este episodio especial en español de Mom in Mind, la Dra. Kat recibe a Karla Cardoza, LMFT, PMFC, RYT200, y a Luisa Shamas de Postpartum Support International. Conversan sobre la importancia de ofrecer recursos de salud mental perinatal cultural y lingüísticamente adaptados para familias hispanohablantes. Karla y Luisa destacan el crecimiento de…
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459: A Mom’s Story of Mental Health and “Becoming Whole In Pieces”
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Today’s guest shares her story of turning her pain into purpose as she discusses mothers’ mental health conditions and the power of storytelling. Join us to hear her inspirational story. Rudo Savage is a mental health advocate, mother of three, founder of Mindset Mother, and author of The Words of the Lost Soul and Becoming Whole in Pieces. Through…
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458: Behind The Sessions: Perinatal Mental Health During the Holidays Pt. 2 - Pregnancy
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Our first episode in this series was about infertility; today’s focus is on pregnancy. Our final two installments will cover pregnancy loss and postpartum. I’m discussing how holiday expectations might not align with what's happening. The holidays can feel like a mixed bag of joy and anticipation, while a lot of stress and pressure get thrown into …
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457: Waiting for Max—A NICU Story with Emily Rosen
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Today’s guest shares her family’s NICU story and her beautiful book, Waiting for Max. She explains how the anxiety of a NICU stays with you for a long time and why she’s dedicated to helping other families. Her book supports parents AND siblings who are waiting for their NICU baby to join the family at home. Join us! Emily Rosen is a mom, freelance…
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456: Blue Dot Safe Spot in Healthcare for Perinatal Mental Health
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The Blue Dot Project is an exciting program within PSI, and I’m thrilled for today’s guest to share it with us. We will learn about the project’s details and how you can get involved. The goal of the program is to provide the necessary resources and professionals for mothers and families during the perinatal period, so that everyone can access the …
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455: Behind the Sessions: Perinatal Mental Health During the Holidays, Part 1-Infertility
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Today’s episode marks the beginning of a four-part series on coping with specific holiday scenarios, including infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and pregnancy loss. We will discuss tips and tricks that can also be useful at other times of the year when emotional challenges arise. I’ll offer coping skills that can help you, especially in your inte…
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454: Maternal Ecodistress and Navigating Matrescence with Dr. Allie Davis
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This episode introduces us to maternal ecodistress, explaining what it is and its relationship to matrescence. We also discuss why mothers are vulnerable to mental health challenges in relation to a changing climate and how we can support mothers in this experience. Join us to learn more through this fascinating conversation! Dr. Allie Davis is a m…
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453: Next-Gen Doulas: Mentorship in a Changing Maternal Healthcare Landscape with Jacquelyn Clemmons
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Today’s guest shares her work in mentoring the next generation of doulas and helping maternal healthcare professionals balance the heart of their work with sustainable business practices. We also discuss Medicaid, systemic barriers to care, and systemic barriers that prevent some populations from accessing doula services. Join us to learn more! Jac…
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452: Behind The Sessions: 2 am Pep Talk Pt. 4 - Hope For the Morning
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This is the final episode of the 4-part series, 2 am Pep Talks. You can check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 by clicking these links. Today’s episode is all about hope! It is essential to understand that this season of early morning wake-up times will pass. Sleeping through the night again will happen for you, even though you may wonder now if you …
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451: Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments and Bitter Truths of Motherhood with Margo Lowy, Ph.D.
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Today’s topic centers around a book written by my guest, Dr. Margo Lowy. She has researched and written about maternal ambivalence, including how to understand it and why it remains a taboo subject. We will discuss destigmatizing uncomfortable feelings and normalize the understanding that motherhood is not “all or nothing.” We’ll cover the darker e…
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450: Personal Story and Insights on Queer Family Building, Infertility and Trauma
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I’m honored to interview Jaimie Kelton for today’s episode. She shares interesting parts of her journey as a queer parent, discusses elements of queer family building, and opens up about her three-year infertility journey as a queer woman. Her motherhood story includes birth trauma and postpartum anxiety. As a podcast host, Jaimie explains how hear…
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449: Behind the Sessions: 2 am Pep Talk, Part 3: Middle-of-the-Night Self-Care
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In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how heavy and burdensome things can feel in the middle of the night when you are alone with your baby, struggling to function and feeling exhausted. In Part 2, we ventured into what it’s like when anxiety and intrusive thoughts pop up in the middle of the night. Today’s focus is on the importance of taking car…
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448: “Girl Climber” Emily Harrington: Becoming a Mom as an Elite Athlete
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In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Emily Harrington, one of the most successful and versatile professional climbers in the world. Emily discusses the pressure of failure and perfectionism in motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum, which are common experiences among mothers. Join us to hear this beautiful conversation about life at the inte…
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447: What the FDA Panel Got Wrong About Antidepressants in Pregnancy
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Our conversation today is on the recent FDA panel about the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy—and all the ways the panel got it wrong. It’s not just about wrong information, but it’s about the harm that wrong information does to people in the perinatal period. Join us to learn more about why this information from the FDA is so dangerous to…
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446: Behind The Sessions: 2 am Pep Talk Pt. 2 - Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
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Today, I’m bringing you the second part of my 2 am Pep Talk. This time, I’m really focusing on supporting new parents, especially those of you who might be feeling anxious, lonely, or dealing with those tough, intrusive thoughts that can pop up during pregnancy or after having a baby. I know those quiet, late-night hours can make everything feel ev…
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445: Motherhood's Unspoken Struggle: Understanding Maternal Rage
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Maternal rage is, unfortunately, more common than we want to think. The worst part is that not many people are talking about it, which only adds to the stigma and misunderstanding. New mothers are led to believe that they shouldn’t feel rage and anger, and they are shamed when they do. We are uncovering maternal rage, exploring how and why it manif…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S3E6 Life With Grief: Micro-Moves That Change Everything with Tara Accardo
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Navigating Life with Grief: An Interview with Tara Accardo In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor welcomes Tara Accardo, a grief and transformational life coach and host of the 'Life with Grief' podcast. Tara shares her deeply personal journey of loss, including the deaths of both parents and her beloved dog, and how these…
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444: Empowered Beginnings: The Impact of Doulas on Maternal Wellness
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This episode explores how doulas integrate themselves into the healthcare system to enhance outcomes for mothers, families, and babies. There are countless benefits to hiring a doula to improve the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Join us to learn more! HeHe Stewart is a leading childbirth educator, advocate, and maternity care reform e…
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S3E5: K-Pop Demon Hunters & The Grief We Hide: When Connection Feels Dangerous
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Rumi's Grief: Unmasking Pain in K-Pop Demon Hunters In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor dives into the multi-layered grief of Rumi, the main character in Netflix's animated special 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.' Through Rumi’s story, Dr. Taylor examines the various aspects of hidden grief—losing a loved one, hiding parts of one…
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443: Behind the Sessions: 2 am Pep Talk, Part 1: The Night Feels Heavy
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We are starting something different today that will carry through the next few Behind the Sessions episodes. I’m tackling those “middle-of-the-night” feelings during pregnancy and the postpartum. Nighttime can bring feelings of dread and loneliness that mothers experience as a heaviness, and all of this can magnify and intensify any perinatal mood …
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442: The Sleep and Temperament Connection: Understanding “Little Livewires” with Macall Gordon, MA
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Today’s episode brings you interesting insights into the connection between sleep and temperament. We dig into the science and psychology behind why it is harder for some babies to settle into sleep—and the connection to their overall temperament. Join us to learn more about this fascinating topic. Macall Gordon is a researcher, speaker, and author…
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