Feeling like you hit a wall this month? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the October Crash —that moment when the back-to-school adrenaline wears off, the calendar fills up, the weather shifts, and your nervous system finally says, “I’m done.” Sarah and Whitney unpack why October can feel so heavy for moms, how the invisible load catches up with us, and what to do when burnout, irritability, and emotional whiplash set in.
Oct 20, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 183
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode, Sarah Piasecki—founder of Izzy Lee’s—shares the story of her daughter Izzy, the heartbreak of stillbirth, and the healing that followed. If you’ve walked this road—or love someone who has—this conversation is for you. Together we talk about love, loss, and how Izzy’s memory inspired a movement to remind parents they don’t have to carry grief alone. Visit IzzyLee's: Best Organic Baby Blankets, Hats, Bibs, and Burp Cloths . Fol...
Oct 13, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 182
What if postpartum depression and anxiety weren’t just something we reacted to — but something we could actually prevent? In this episode, Dr. Jill Zechowy — family physician, perinatal psychotherapist, and author of The Motherhood Survival Manual — joins us to share the tools, red flags, and real-life strategies every mom-to-be should know before baby arrives. We talk about what a “survival plan” really looks like, how to spot the invisible mental load before it takes over, and the three mental...
Oct 06, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 181
What does default parenting mean? Default parenting may be a new term but it's a very old concept. The default parent is the one who handles every aspect of family life- doctor appointments, play dates, school shopping, meal planning, discipline, and problem-solving. Maybe you wonder why your kids walk past their dad to ask you for something or why you feel like you are the only person who ever replaces the toilet paper. Being the default parent can feel overwhelming and even lonely. Listen in a...
Sep 29, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 180
The term “Mom Bod” is a hot topic and often not used in a good way. Between stretch marks, hair loss, and bags under our eyes, our awesome bodies that developed and delivered a whole human being sacrifice a lot! In this episode, we talk about all the ways our bodies change and how to reframe the label of “mom bod.” Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions comi...
Sep 22, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 179
In this episode, Sarah and Whitney talk about postpartum depression, also known as PPD. They describe signs and symptoms of PPD, risk factors for developing PPD, and what PPD looks like and sounds like in real life. We encourage everyone to download this episode and share with your friends and families so everyone knows what PPD is and how to help moms who experience it! Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodca...
Sep 15, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 178
What if I can't do this? Is the baby, ok? Why do I feel this way? Sound familiar? Pregnancy anxiety is common but often not talked about. Listen in as the ladies break down why you may experience anxiety during pregnancy and how to manage it. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!...
Sep 08, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 177
This week, Sarah goes back to a fan favorite episode for Maternal Mental Health Month, Depression During Pregnancy. You know about postpartum depression, but do you know about depression that occurs during pregnancy? Listen in as Sarah and Whitney talk about the risk factors, what depression during pregnancy looks like, and how to advocate for yourself. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram ph...
Sep 01, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Buckle up and lace up those steel toe boots—this episode might step on some toes. Whitney and Sarah are diving into the honest truths your therapist wants to tell you—if they weren’t afraid of offending you. From realizing your partner can’t read your mind, to accepting that healing takes effort, to the hard truth that you get out of therapy what you put in—no subject is off limits. This is tough love with a whole lot of heart. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagr...
Aug 25, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 175
In today’s episode Sarah and Whitney are back tackling the topic of does motherhood illuminate or cause mental health conditions. From depression, anxiety, or ADHD, listen in as they discuss what we may have experienced our entire life vs what motherhood challenging factors create. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!...
Aug 18, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 174
In this episode, Sarah and Whitney are giving you real mental health toolbox tips (and some life-lesson therapy truths) to help you survive the transition back to school. Because unfortunately, your nervous system doesn’t know the difference between being chased by a saber-tooth tiger and a Monday morning car line meltdown. From breathwork to boundary setting, thought reframes to sensory resets—we’ve got the tools you didn’t know you needed. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaallian...
Aug 11, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 173
In this episode, Sarah sits down with veteran educator Pam to talk about one of the trickiest parts of parenting: how to actually communicate with your child’s teacher. From academic concerns to social dynamics, they explore what works, what doesn’t, and why taking a thoughtful pause before hitting “send” on that email can make all the difference. Pam shares personal stories and practical strategies for building respectful, effective relationships with teachers—including the power of face-to-fac...
Aug 04, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Your favorite maternal mental therapist is back answering your questions! From not loving every second of motherhood, mom guilt, to feeling the weight of that super mom cape to knowing when it is postpartum depression vs baby blues we dive into what you want to hear! Love Hey Whitney episodes? Don’t forget to go back and listen to our previous episodes. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previ...
Jul 28, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 171
We’ve all heard about the infamous sugary drink 🥤—but what exactly is Gestational Diabetes (GDM), and why does it matter beyond just blood sugar levels? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Dr. Kevin Shrestha , a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist , to break it all down. They discuss: ✅ What Gestational Diabetes is and how it’s diagnosed ✅ The impact on both mom’s and baby’s health ✅ How GDM can affect mental health during pregnancy and postpartum ✅ Steps you can take to manage it and advocate...
Jul 21, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Can giving birth be traumatic? Harvard Associate Professor Dr. Sharon Dickel says yes—and it’s more common than you think. In this eye-opening episode, she breaks down the biology of postpartum PTSD, the signs we often miss, and why better screening and trauma-informed care are urgently needed. If you care about maternal health, this conversation will change how you see birth forever. More about Dr. Sharon Dekel: Dr. Sharon Dekel is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School ...
Jul 14, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 169
From love bombing, gaslighting, manipulation, and denial if you have ever interacted with a narcissist, you have encountered the above tactics. In today’s part 2 episode Sarah and Whitney talk about common phrases or traits of a narcissist and how to set boundaries and respond. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!...
Jul 07, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 168
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 beha...
Jun 30, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 167
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 ...
Jun 23, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 166
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 ...
Jun 16, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 165
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. Cla...
Jun 09, 2025•47 min•Ep. 164
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 afte...
Jun 02, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 163
In this eye-opening episode, Sarah and Dr. Kevin Shrestha have an honest conversation about preeclampsia—one of the silent but serious dangers of pregnancy. They share the signs every woman should watch for, why your instincts matter, and how speaking up when something doesn’t feel right can truly save your life. Whether you're expecting, recovering, or supporting someone who is—this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Kevin Shrestha MD, MPH, is board certified OBGYN and currently a Maternal Fetal Med...
May 26, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 162
1-833-TLC-MAMA What if one call could change everything for a struggling mom? In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jamie Belsito , fierce advocate and founder of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance . Together, they talk about the journey that led to the creation of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline , why maternal mental health is a policy issue , and how we can finally stop failing mothers one text or call at a time. More about Jamie Belsito Jamie founded MMHLA in 2019 to pri...
May 19, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 161
For Maternal mental health awareness month listen in as Sarah and Whitney discuss the different prenatal mood and anxiety disorders that moms experience during pregnancy and postpartum and how they may present. From anxiety, depression, ocd, to ptsd this is a overview episode, to learn more in-depth on each please see in our “What is” series from May 24! Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@prev...
May 12, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 160
How do you start a conversation with someone about the most common complication of pregnancy? How do you talk about anxiety and depression or traumatic birth? Listen in as Whitney and Sarah break down how to approach someone about Maternal Mental Health and most importantly equip them. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!...
May 05, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 159
In this episode Sarah speaks with Kendra Adachi, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and expert on compassionate time management about how to implement her Lazy Genius principles into our lives. From living in your season without resentment to the benefit of therapy this is a must listen episode to “be genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn't”. About Kendra Kendra Adachi is a New York Times bestselling author, nationally ranked podcaster, wife, and mother (no ...
Apr 28, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Sarah sits down with crowd favorites Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents to discuss how trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss affect relationships. From self-blame to communication breakdown, this honest conversation explores navigating this incredibly difficult journey and having hard conversations with yourself and your partner. Erin and Stephen are the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focuse...
Apr 21, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Sarah and Lori explore why unpaid family care is undervalued and how this impacts stay-at-home moms. Lori shares her personal journey, debunking myths and offering resources to redefine motherhood in a way that honors mental health and self-worth. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on shifting societal views and creating a more equitable family dynamic. Lori Sugarman-Li believes deeply in the power of families and is a passionate voice in the cultural shift aiming to articulate the value an...
Apr 14, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 156
If you are in therapy yourself you know what brought you and why. But, have you ever thought what other reasons are there to seek therapy? In this week we episode Sarah quizzes Whitney on what brings clients to see her. From life transitions, maternal mental health, or grief we guarantee you can relate. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!...
Apr 07, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In this week’s episode Sarah and Whitney discuss a common yet not talked about enough experience: anger in pregnancy. From the flood of emotions that takes over to the deeper issues at the core, listen in to learn more. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!...
Mar 31, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 154
