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Today\u2019s focus is on thinking ahead in your perinatal mental health journey. Most of us learn about our problems as they are happening, and we have to learn how to cope along the way. When someone who has \u201cbeen there\u201d is open and honest about their experience, we can plan ahead and be better prepared. Join me to hear the journey story of today\u2019s guest.\nKayce Hodos has spent the better part of her 20+ year career in mental health focused on loss and life transitions. After having her son in 2012, her coping skills were put to the test as she struggled through the darkness of postpartum depression and anxiety. With the help of her therapist and supportive husband, Kayce was able to climb out of her pit of despair. When she was healthy again, she had a newfound passion for supporting women through their adjustment into motherhood. Today, she works to empower new mothers with real life strategies for thriving while caring for a tiny human.\xa0\n\nShow Highlights:\n\nAn overview of Kayce\u2019s journey into motherhood from 2012 until now\n\nHow she struggled with breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and the overall transition into motherhood\u2013even though she had a great support system\n\nHow crawling out of the pit of depression inspired Kayce to help other mothers\n\nWhy prevention of mental health problems is missing in preparing new parents for the birth of their child\n\nHow we can help people learn about perinatal mental health\u2013and prepare them for the possible difficulties\n\nHow preparation and prevention of mental health problems can happen during three phases: pregnancy, problem-solving, and parenting\n\nWhy it\u2019s important to build in practices and local resources to support your mental health\n\nWhy there is a BIG need for providers to be honest with women about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders so they aren\u2019t so scary to encounter\n\n\nResources\nConnect with Kayce\nWebsite and Instagram\n\nVisit www.postpartum.net for resources! I\u2019d love to hear from you!\nVisit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.\xa0\xa0\nVisit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!