Best Postpartum Ocd Podcasts (2025)

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548 | Natalia - En Caul Birth, Two Home Waterbirths, Indigenous Birth Rituals, Birthing On Country 1:10:53

22h ago1:10:53

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In this week’s episode I chat to Natalia @wildearthexpeditions about her two home water births with her daughters Estelle and Coco. Natalia’s story encapsulates her connection with her Indigenous family, the Ngarrindjeri people of South Australia. During her first visit to country she learnt to weave with her elders, a traditional ritual to welcome…

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Loneliness in Motherhood: Why You Can Feel Alone Even When You're Not And What to Do About It 23:33

1d ago23:33

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You’re holding your baby. Maybe your partner is in the next room. You’re surrounded by people—and yet, you feel completely alone. In this heartfelt solo episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, host Kelly Siebold opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression and the deep loneliness that followed. She shares what it felt like to feel …

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KAITLYN GARDNER - I AM ONE Cancelled Monthly Subscription (HPV, Cancer Diagnosis, Hysterectomy) 1:03:42

2d ago1:03:42

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Send us a text TW: Cancer Diagnosis, Hysterectomy On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kaitlyn Gardner, a passionate Perinatal Mental Health-Certified advocate, Licensed Professional Counselor, PSI volunteer, OH - and the founder of a non-profit supporting parents in the perinatal period in her home-state of Arkansas (just to name a few thin…

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547 | Katherine - IVF, Azoospermia, Pregnancy After Loss, Royal Women's Hospital 56:36

4d ago56:36

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In this episode, I chat with Katherine about her journey to motherhood through IVF and her birth experience with daughter Zendaya. Katherine shares her story of discovering her partner Aaron's rare diagnosis of azoospermia (where there is sperm in the body but none in the ejaculate), their IVF journey, and her eventual birth at the Royal Women's Ho…

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Dr. James Jung: Neurofeedback (How Brainwaves Guide Healing for Trauma & Depression) 30:33

8d ago30:33

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James Jung, a former Army combat veteran who, after serving in combat environments, started on his own path to understanding and treating trauma. He is now a psychiatrist specializing in PTSD and currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health for ZEAM Health & Wellness (www.Zeamhealth.com), where he leads a mental health team providing compr…

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The 5 Biggest Relationship Challenges After Baby And How to Tackle Them with Brittany Wilson 26:59

9d ago26:59

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You had a baby… and suddenly everything in your relationship feels harder. Here’s what’s really going on. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, therapist and founder of Balance With Brittany, Brittany Wilson, LPC, joins Kelly Siebold to unpack the five most common (and least talked about) relationship struggles after baby—and how to navigate …

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546 | Gemma: Three births, placenta previa, VBA2C, planned caesarean. 1:26:10

11d ago1:26:10

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In this week's episode, I chat with Gemma, a writer and Pilates instructor living on the lands of the Awabakal and Wurrumi people in Newcastle, NSW. Gemma shares her three distinctly experiences, culminating in a healing VBAC after two caesarean births. Are you preparing for birth and looking for a natural way to manage labour pain? Discover the di…

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Lindsey Benoit O’Connell: Meditation & Sound Healing (Tools for Mental Clarity and Emotional Healing) 15:47

16d ago15:47

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Lindsey Benoit O’Connell is a meditation teacher, sound healer, breathwork facilitator, and the resident meditation expert for Woman’s Day magazine. She’s also the founder of The LAB Wellness, a wellness company that makes meditation and mindful movement accessible to everyone—no matter where they are in life—and Elevate Mindfully, a modern editori…

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RACHELL DUMAS - I AM ONE Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Survivor (Loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, NICU) 1:17:06

16d ago1:17:06

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Send us a text TW: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Rachell Dumas, a registered nurse, keynote speaker, and the founder of A Light After Nine - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and families navigating infertility and pregnancy loss. We’ll chat about underserved populations, equity and compassionate care,…

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545 | Sarah - three births, induction, ectopic pregnancy, healing water birth 1:26:50

18d ago1:26:50

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In this week's episode, I chat to Sarah about her three very different birth experiences spanning five years. Sarah lives in Sydney with her partner Jad and their three children – Remy (5), Navy (3), and newborn Hugo (just two weeks old). Her story beautifully illustrates how birth experiences can evolve with knowledge, preparation and support, tak…

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Is Mother’s Day Hard This Year? It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay 13:43

21d ago13:43

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If Mother’s Day feels like a struggle instead of a celebration, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re navigating postpartum depression or anxiety. Maybe you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or grieving the version of motherhood you thought you’d have. While everyone else seems to be celebrating, you might be wondering, why doesn’t this feel good? We see you—and…

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195. Goodbye for Now: A Full-Circle Reflection on Our Podcast Journey 22:51

22d ago22:51

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In this episode, it's goodbye for now as I reflect on the five-year journey of Full and Thriving and share some big life updates, including the bittersweet decision to press pause on the podcast. I talk about the joys of new motherhood, the shifts in my professional direction, and the deep gratitude I feel for everyone who’s listened, supported, an…

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544 | Prue Craven: A Groundbreaking Journey to Motherhood Through Uterus Transplantation 55:20

22d ago55:20

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In this extraordinary episode, Prue shares her remarkable 11-year journey to motherhood, culminating in becoming the third woman in Australia to give birth following a uterus transplant. Her story is one of incredible perseverance, medical innovation, and the profound desire to become a mother against seemingly impossible odds. If you've been consi…

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Heather Meyer: Postpartum Emotional Health (Placenta Encapsulation and Other Tools) 12:19

23d ago12:19

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Heather Meyer is a holistic health practitioner who focuses on emotional wellness, particularly postpartum wellness. She is a certified life coach, holistic brain health practitioner, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) practitioner. Her services include Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and meditations, in-person and virtual one-on-one sessions…

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543 | Bonnie - Two Births, Hospital Induction to Empowered Water Birth 1:00:51

25d ago1:00:51

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In this week's episode, I chat with Bonnie about her two positive birth experiences. Bonnie lives on Sydney's Northern Beaches with her husband Ben and their two-and-a-half-year-old son Will, and three-week-old Oscar. Her story beautifully illustrates how knowledge, confidence and the right support can lead to empowering birth experiences, even whe…

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Iga Amal Czarnawska: Qigong (Cultivating Mental Resilience, Emotional Balance, and Inner Stability) 21:00

29d ago21:00

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Iga is an acupuncturist in the UK, a QiGong teacher, Taiji medallist, as well as a research lecturer and martial artist. After helping herself combat some internal demons, she now leads an online community of people who want to improve their mental health and energy through QiGong. You can try it out at www.igasqigongacademy.com (first class free!)…

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Postpartum Anxiety: Is It Normal Worry Or Something More? Actionable Tips For New Moms 28:03

30d ago28:03

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Postpartum anxiety isn't just everyday worry—it's an overwhelming and persistent feeling that can disrupt your daily life, making you wonder if what you're experiencing is normal. In this episode of Let's Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore shed light on postpartum anxiety, an issue often overshadowed by postpartum depression. You’ll …

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542 | Laura's IVF Journey and Surprise Identical Twins 55:39

1M ago55:39

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Mother of three Laura shares her journey through IVF, a physiological first birth, and the unexpected arrival of identical twins. After marriage in early 2019, Laura and her husband Yanni embarked on their path to parenthood, facing challenges with irregular periods that made conception difficult. "I was getting very irregular periods. And so it wa…

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195. The 4 Seasons of Your Menstrual Cycle: How to Sync with Your Body’s Natural Rhythm with Flurina Thali 1:02:15

1M ago1:02:15

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🎙️ Episode Title: The 4 Seasons of Your Menstrual Cycle: How to Sync with Your Body’s Natural Rhythm with Flurina Thali Description: In this enlightening episode, we’re joined by Flurina Thali, a menstrual cycle coach and embodiment guide, who shares how tuning into the natural "seasons" of your menstrual cycle can help you live with more alignment…

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541 | Allison – Pregnancy with Autism and ADHD 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

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In this episode Allison takes us through her journey to motherhood and subsequently, her empowering and enlightening autism and adhd diagnosis. She weaves in and out of her pregnancies to share information about music therapy and the brain and how music – rhythm, tempo, mantra – is one of the best soothing tools we can teach our children and use fo…

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Dr. Patrick McGrath: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) (An Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD) 21:15

1M ago21:15

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Dr. Patrick McGrath is a leading expert in OCD and anxiety disorders, with over 20 years of experience in treatment and research. He is the Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, a virtual therapy platform for OCD and related conditions, and a Lead Psychologist at Ascension Illinois Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital. He is also a member of the S…

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540 | Emily's Birth Story: Managing Type 1 Diabetes Through Pregnancy, OCD diagnosis 59:27

1M ago59:27

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In this episode, teacher and first-time mother Emily shares her experience of managing type 1 diabetes during pregnancy and her challenging birth at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Perth. Emily has lived with diabetes since she was just 14 months old, bringing a unique perspective to her journey to motherhood. If you'd like to listen to more birth…

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194. Bouncing Forward, Not Back: A Fun Chat on Postpartum Body Image & Motherhood with Rachel Evans, Ph.D 42:10

1M ago42:10

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Are you a new or expecting mom navigating body image changes before, during, or after pregnancy? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Rachel Evans, psychologist, eating disorder survivor, and mom of two, to explore the complex emotional and physical shifts that come with motherhood. We dive into the real experience of postpartum body image, h…

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539 | Carla Hackett: Three Births, Three Different Journeys 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

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In this episode, Carla Hackett shares her three very different birth experiences - from a hospital birth with her first son Raph, to an unexpectedly rapid home birth with her second son Noah, and finally a beautiful water birth with her daughter Maeve. ___________ Download our free guide: Labour tips for birth partners What is a birth support partn…

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Dr. Mike J. Ng: Traditional Chinese Medicine (An Overview of Qi, Yin & Yang, and the Five Elements) 20:39

2M ago20:39

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Dr. Mike J. Ng is a board-certified licensed acupuncturist based in San Francisco, where he was born and raised. With a summa cum laude degree in Communication and Chinese Studies from the University of San Francisco and graduate training in public health at UCLA, Dr. Mike brings a unique blend of health communication, integrative medicine, and tra…

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538 | Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence-Based Birth, and Creating Change 59:27

2M ago59:27

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, founder of Evidence-Based Birth®, about her three very different birth experiences and how they led her to create a global resource for evidence-based information on pregnancy and childbirth. Follow us on Instagram for photos and more from today's episode. EPISODE SPONSOR: ergoPouch (the beloved slee…

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537 | Madi’s Third Birth Story: A Home Birth After Caesarean 53:43

2M ago53:43

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In this week's episode I chat to Madi about her third birth - a planned home water birth after cesarean. Madi's story is particularly interesting as she navigated this birth both as a mother and as a newly qualified midwife. After experiencing a relatively quick vaginal birth with her first daughter Oakley and then a caesarean under general anaesth…

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Christi Tedeschi: Reiki, Emotion Code, and QHHT (Tapping Into Your Innate Healing Potential) 23:38

2M ago23:38

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Christi Tedeschi is an energy medicine practitioner based in Haddonfield, New Jersey. With over 14 years of experience and having seen thousands of clients, she specializes in Reiki, Emotion Code, and QHHT. A mother of four, married for over 31 years and lifelong resident of South Jersey, Christi is passionate about helping others reconnect with th…

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536 | Jess - endometriosis, miscarriage, en caul birth, sterile water injections, acid reflux 48:21

2M ago48:21

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Today I chat to Jess about her two very different birth experiences with her children Ruby and Vincent. After experiencing an induced birth with her first baby during COVID, Jess shares how she approached her second pregnancy with intention and preparation, ultimately achieving the birth she hoped for. Follow us on Instagram for photos and more fro…

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Dr. Thomas Seager: Cold Plunge Therapy (A Tool for Correcting Mood Disorders) 19:54

2M ago19:54

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Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ and co-Founder and CEO of Morozko Forge. He has written a book titled Uncommon Cold: The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy which is the definitive scientific work on cold plunge therapy.…

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535 | Kaylee Bell - Managing DVT in Pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, planned caesarean 39:44

2M ago39:44

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In this episode, country music artist Kaylee Bell shares her remarkable journey to motherhood - from managing chronic health conditions to an unexpected pregnancy while touring, and navigating a challenging birth due to a DVT diagnosis. Her story beautifully illustrates how life's biggest surprises can lead to the most meaningful experiences. Subsc…

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Noora Niskanen: Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) for Treating Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Noora Niskanen, LCSW, MFA, EMDRIA-Certified Therapist is a licensed clinical social worker and EMDR therapist. With a background spanning multiple disciplines, Noora brings a unique perspective to her work as a trauma therapist. Before transitioning to clinical social work, she earned an MFA in film production from NYU and worked in both the film i…

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