Perinatal & Reproductive Perspectives

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. When a pregnancy is anything but typical, the emotional weight can be overwhelming, and yet mental health support is often the last thing families are offered. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kari Millican, PsyD, LPC-S, PMH-C, Division Manager of Mental Health Therapy at Phoenix Children's Hospital, to talk about what it means to care for the whole family when a fetus or infant is medically fragile. Dr. Millican shares how Phoenix Chi...

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. We’re thrilled to welcome back Lynn Ingram of Ingram Screening for a special second interview, celebrating the one-year anniversary of our podcast! Lynn dives into the importance of perinatal mental health screening, sharing insights on identifying early signs of anxiety, depression, and other challenges during pregnancy and postpartum. We discuss practical strategies for healthcare providers, the impact of early intervention on parents and...

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode of Motherhood, My Way, we sit down with Cheri Bergeron for an honest and compassionate conversation about fertility, hope, and pursuing motherhood on your own terms. Cheri shares her insights on navigating the emotional and physical realities of the fertility journey—especially for women walking the path solo. Together, we explore what it means to trust yourself, advocate for your body, and redefine timelines when the desire...

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Lucy Chen, a renowned reproductive endocrinologist to unpack the science, emotions, and evolving landscape of modern fertility care. Dr. Chen shares her expert perspective on the most common fertility challenges she sees today, how reproductive medicine has advanced in recent years, and what patients should know before starting their journey. Together, we explore topics such as: How ho...

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Motherhood is often portrayed as pure joy and unconditional love—but what about the moments of doubt, frustration, or even resentment that many parents quietly experience? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Margo Lowy, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and author of The Maternal Experience: Encounters with Ambivalence and Love, explores the complex and often unspoken reality of maternal ambivalence—the coexistence of love and conflict in the...

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sheehan Fisher, an Associate Professor and perinatal clinical psychologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher, who also serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Environment and Success at The Graduate School, dives deep into his groundbreaking research on the mental health of parents during the perinatal period—particularly the often overlooked mental health challenges fa...

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Ruchi Garg, newly appointed Chief Medical Officer of Fairview Park Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare system. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Garg brings deep expertise in gynecologic oncology, women’s health, and digital health innovation. Previously the Chair of Gynecologic Oncology at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (now part of City of Hope), Dr. Garg has cared for...

Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. After coming to terms with the end of her journey to motherhood, Debbie has spent years processing the emotional impact of being labeled “childless” in a society that often idealizes parenthood. Her recent work focuses on sharing her personal experience and raising awareness about the prevalence and influence of pronatalism in modern culture. Debbie was diagnosed with unexplained infertility following three years of unsuccessful attempts to...