Suicide touches many lives and affects all demographics. According to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “The act of suicide is often an attempt to control deep, painful emotions and thoughts an individual is experiencing. Once these thoughts dissipate, so will the suicidal ideation. While suicidal thoughts can return, they are not permanent. Individuals…

June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, and this week we are focusing on perinatal posttraumatic stress disorder (PPTSD).  PPTSD may be defined as “a disorder arising after a traumatic experience; diagnosed any time from conception to 6 months postpartum, lasting longer than 1 month; leading to specific negative maternal symptoms, and poor maternal-infant…

As we wrap Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, let’s raise awareness everywhere for all moms. The global theme for this year is “Stronger Together”. Together we can crush stigma and bring an end to the loneliness moms feel. You are not alone. Let’s link arms and normalize that “We Are Stronger Together”.  Motherhood is a…

Hello Friend!  I am filled with gratitude and appreciation. For you, friend. Thank you for being here as The WHoly Mom Chat celebrates one year of podcasting! I’ve spent the last few days reflecting and focusing my energy on gratitude. I am reminded of how grateful I am for my own mother. She has had…

Hello Friend! Did you know this week is Global Maternal Mental Health Awareness week? Yes, moms’ mental health is recognized as a global issue by WHO and there is a significant need to improve it. It not only impacts moms but has a ripple effect on society as whole. And it is specifically aligned…