Aaisha Alvi is a postpartum psychosis awareness advocate, author, and survivor whose powerful story is saving lives. 

After enduring two harrowing experiences with postpartum psychosis—one following the birth of her daughter and another after a miscarriage—Aaisha faced terrifying symptoms, repeated dismissal by healthcare providers, and the near loss of both her life and her child. 

Determined to break the silence and prevent others from suffering the same fate, she authored A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis, an unflinching account of her illness, recovery, and the systemic gaps in maternal mental healthcare. 

Today, she works with organizations including Postpartum Support International to spread awareness, educate providers and families, and dismantle the stigma surrounding this misunderstood condition. 

Adriana Sanchez is a resilient stay-at-home mom, college student, and survivor of severe perinatal mental health challenges. 

After enduring the premature births of both of her children, she faced an intense battle with postpartum depression, anxiety, and PTSD. 

Today, Adriana bravely uses her lived experience to advocate for other perinatal individuals, offering her story as a comforting lifeboat for those currently swimming through the darkest depths of early parenthood. 

You can connect with Adriana through Facebook or Instagram.

• Pediatrician and Mom of two
• Experienced birth trauma and medical complications following delivery
• Encourages parents to give themselves grace 

@alisonescalantemd 
@alison.escalante.md 

Amanda Curry is a traditionally trained physical therapist who now guides mothers through emotional healing using somatic therapy, breathwork, and inner child work. 

After navigating postpartum rage, anxiety, and a profound identity crisis, Amanda left her six-figure job to pursue a life of purpose, supporting overwhelmed moms in reconnecting with themselves. 

She brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, lived experience, and embodied wisdom to her work. Find her on Instagram at @thesomaticdpt. 

•  Mom & Naturopathic MD
• Reproductive/Fertility challenges due to MTHFR Gene Mutation
• Believes in helping patients achieve their best health through informed consent, seeking deeper understanding, and offering choices 

@amy_tohealthwiththat 

Amy Orr is a mother of two, a business owner, and a menstrual health advocate based in Ireland. With a background in film production, Amy shifted gears after motherhood, founding Youme—a business focused on sustainable living and period education. 

Through school workshops and talks, she works to break down stigma, tackle period poverty, and empower young people with knowledge about their bodies. 

Alongside her advocacy, Amy shares her personal journey with postpartum rage, anxiety, and the healing she found through medication, movement, and community. 

• Mom, Author, Podcaster, Mentor and Coach
• Experience as a stepparent prior to having bio children
• Miscarriage & Ectopic Pregnancy Survivor

Ann Pells is a mother, grandmother, and advocate for everyday wellness who believes in finding joy through the mess. 

After experiencing postpartum anxiety and depression following her daughter’s premature birth, Ann began exploring mental health tools, gratitude, and practical self-care. 

Now, through her work at AnnsPlan.com and LifeGiverLegacy.com, she shares accessible “recipes” for balance, one small act of kindness, self-grace, and hope at a time. 

•  Mother, Sex Worker, and Advocate for the Underdog
• Birth trauma, PPD, Abortion, Near-Death Experience Survivor
• Living proof that sex workers are wonderful parents despite stereotypes that would suggest otherwise

@annietemplexoxo 

Ashlee King is a resilient mother and passionate advocate who shares her powerful journey through pregnancy and postpartum trauma with raw honesty. After facing hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, a traumatic emergency C-section, and multiple postpartum hemorrhages, Ashlee found herself living in a camper in a hospital parking lot during her daughter’s NICU stay. 

Her story is one of survival, strength, and the transformative power of self-advocacy. Now, Ashlee uses her voice to connect with and support other moms navigating birth trauma, postpartum mental health struggles, and infant food allergies. 

You can find her sharing openly on TikTok and Instagram at @ashleewking. 

Ben Edmonds is a dedicated partner, caregiver, and advocate. 

Drawing from years of lived experience supporting Chelsea through acute perinatal mental health crises and complex medical emergencies, Ben offers a crucial, down-to-earth perspective on the vital role partners play during postpartum recovery. 

He is passionate about encouraging non-birthing partners to step up, get informed, and act as active advocates for their loved ones. 

Betti Rooted Lionheart is a mother of two teenage sons, a shamanic healer, and a facilitator of The Work That Reconnects, a group process developed by Joanna Macy to help people face ecological and cultural despair with resilience and connection. With a PhD background in environmental studies, Betti’s early life was shaped by despair over the planet’s future, a traumatic postpartum fistula injury, and a deep sense of abandonment.

Through her healing journey, she discovered shamanic practices, soul retrieval, and the importance of building intentional community. Today, she offers one-on-one shamanic healing, teaches people to shamanic journey, and leads a monthly Queer Despair and Resilience Circle. 

You can learn more at sacraltransformations.com. 

• Lactation consultant podcast host, public speaker, and soon to be published author
• Nonbinary mom & foster mom
• 2nd trimester loss, high risk pregnancies, PPD & PPA, Lupus Warrior

 @brittsandovalspeaks 

Britt J. is a devoted mom of five whose journey through birth trauma and postpartum depression reshaped her understanding of strength, healing, and self-advocacy. 

What began as a deeply painful experience of being dismissed by her care team became the catalyst for reclaiming her power and finding her voice. 

Today, Britt is passionate about helping other moms recognize that their feelings matter and that it’s never too late to ask for help. 

Caralyn Dreyer is a mother, writer, and mental health advocate with a Master's in Forensic Psychology. 

She uses her personal experience as a survivor of sexual assault, domestic abuse, and pregnancy loss to openly discuss breaking generational cycles and prioritizing mental well-being. 

She is passionate about ending the stigma around trauma, mental illness, and medication, and she is dedicated to helping others find hope and resilience. 

Cat Carnell is a military veteran, former licensed massage therapist of nine years, author, and life coach. 

After navigating a sudden financial crisis, an unexpected pregnancy, and a devastating missed miscarriage at 42, Cat channeled her experience into writing three books to break the silence around pregnancy loss. 

She’s on a mission to dismantle taboo health topics, empower perinatal individuals, and help others find light and humor on the other side of grief.

• Website: b-unhinged.com
  
  
• Social Media: Find Cat as Be Unhinged / Cat Carnell across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Substack.

Chelsea is a nonbinary, disabled/chronically ill, stay-at-home parent to two incredible kiddos. 

As a passionate advocate for those too often unheard, Chelsea is excited to dive into honest and open conversations with other moms about the messy, challenging, and sometimes hilarious realities of motherhood. 

While also the host of Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health, Chelsea is thrilled to be involved in creating a space for genuine connection and exploration of heavy topics on Odd Moms On Call. 

Cheri Bergeron is a tech professional, entrepreneur, trained life coach, blogger, and the founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice. 

Inspired by her 10-year journey through infertility, late-stage pregnancy loss, and navigating the NICU, Cheri dedicated her work to helping women proactively plan for motherhood and rewrite their own family stories. She's the author of Mission Motherhood: Writing a New Fairy Tale of Love and Family.

• Website: CherisChoice.com
• Author Site: CheriBergeron.com
• Book: Mission Motherhood: Writing a New Fairy Tale of Love and Family (Available on Amazon)
• Social Media: Instagram and LinkedIn

In a patriarchal society that suggests women can’t have it all, Claude Racine-Valinksy is living proof they can. An outspoken advocate for women’s empowerment and wellness, Claude is leveraging her platform as an accomplished dancer, sought-after social media influencer and transformational personal coach to help women around the world harness the power of their own agency and accept responsibility for creating a life they love. 

In 2020, at the height of a wildly successful career, Claude found herself suddenly unemployed and at the mercy of a global pandemic that crippled the entertainment industry. Simultaneously, she privately battled postpartum depression following the birth of her first son, as well as a crushing Hashimoto’s disease diagnosis and an unprecedented 35 pound weight gain. Forced to pivot both personally and professionally,

Corrie LoGiudice helps women in the workforce transform overwhelm into the action necessary to become confident leaders, no matter their circumstances. 

As a business strategist, high-performance coach and professional keynote speaker, Corrie has been featured in major media outlets such as TEDx, Girlboss, Business Insider, Thrive Global, and the Mighty.

Courtney is a postpartum depression survivor, wife, mom, and a writer who believes firmly that sharing our stories can greatly impact the lives of others.

Courtney became a mom in early 2020, and her experiences with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and becoming a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed her into a passionate advocate for perinatal mental health and making sure that all new parents know they are not alone and they can get better. 

Courtney is the founder of Beyond Postpartum Depression, which began as a project for sharing her experiences with mental health and parenting, and raising awareness of perinatal mental health disorders. 

Courtney is thrilled to be part of Odd Moms on Call and creating new spaces for parents to share their stories. 

Cyra Baria is a former medical doctor turned Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and emotional wellness coach. 

After experiencing a traumatic pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and the challenges of rebuilding her identity across two countries, she discovered the power of self-compassion and nervous system regulation through EFT.

Now based in Canada, Cyra helps women release anxiety, overwhelm, and self-blame so they can feel grounded and confident in their bodies again. 

Her coaching practice, Nurturing Transformation, is rooted in the belief that healing is not about fixing yourself; it’s about coming home to yourself.

You can learn more at https://cyrabaria.com/ or follow her on Instagram 

Daniel is a musician, photo-video storyteller, and creative coach whose work blends artistry and healing. As the creator of Song for the Soul and member of the band High Country Hymnal, Daniel believes in the transformative power of creativity to connect us with ourselves and others. 

A father of three, his story weaves together early parenthood, personal struggle, grief, and profound growth. Today, he guides others in reclaiming their creative voices while modeling honesty, presence, and self-love for his family.

• Father who believes in honesty, fairness, and giving yourself grace
• PMAD & Mental Health Survivor
• Wants you to know that it’s ok to ask for help, and that there will be better days

 Dr. Emily has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is certified in perinatal mental health. She loves to help expecting and new parents with the challenges of parenthood. She also works with people facing infertility, birth trauma, and pregnancy loss. 

Dr. Emily uses different therapy methods like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support her clients. Besides her work, Dr. Emily enjoys writing and talking about mental health to raise awareness and reduce stigma. 

Emily Rosen is an author, freelance advertising creative director, copywriter, and proud mom of two living in Los Angeles with her husband and kids. After her son was born six weeks early and spent his first 16 days in the NICU, Emily channeled her family's experience into writing her debut children's book, Waiting for Max: A NICU Story. 

Today, Emily is passionate about raising awareness for perinatal mental health disorders, supporting NICU families, and expanding her "Waiting For" children's book series to feature other diverse paths to parenthood, including surrogacy, IVF, and adoption.

• Instagram: @EmilyRosenCreative 
• Book: Waiting for Max: A NICU Story (Available on Amazon, local bookstores, and libraries nationwide)

Emily Souder is a perinatal mental health therapist, writer, and social worker. Known for her "witchy vibes" and "I don't give an F" authenticity, she specializes in working with neurodivergent clients and those navigating the "sandwich generation". She is the author of Birth Story Brave Reimagined and is passionate about the power of guided journaling to make birth stories whole. 

 Emma D is a compassionate advocate and thought leader for the everyday person, committed to opening up honest conversations about mental health, motherhood, and self-compassion. At her core, Emma believes in the power of grace—both for others and for ourselves. Through her own experiences with IVF, parenting with a bipolar and fibromyalgia diagnosis, and navigating postpartum depression, she offers a raw and relatable voice for those who feel unseen in their struggles. 

While Emma doesn’t claim clinical expertise, her lived experience makes her a powerful voice for resilience and self-worth. She is passionate about reminding others that even with pre-existing mental health conditions or the challenges of infertility, they are worthy of motherhood. Emma’s message is clear: no diagnosis or struggle defines your worth. You are strong. You are enough. And you are never alone. 

•  Mom & Mental Health Advocate
• PPD, PPA, PPP Survivor
• Creating safe spaces for moms to talk about PPP by sharing facts, resources, and support

@postpartumpsychosismumma 

 I am the CEO of My Lighter Way, which I started to bring even more joy to my life and my clients’ lives, and create a ripple effect for our families, our children, and those we surround ourselves with. I wholeheartedly believe that when we allow ourselves to shine, it uplifts those around us and spills into each corner of our world.

 I live a life a younger version of me could have only dreamt of. I’ve accomplished ALL the things I have set out to do - I have wonderful inspiring friends, completed a PhD, am married to an amazing man, have two incredible babies, and travel around the world. 

I didn’t realize the obstacles I’d have to overcome to get here - all the lessons, disappointments, and pieces that would need to be healed and shifted only so things could come together in a way that was even better than I could have imagined.

Through my own parenting journey, as a nurse for thousands of families, and an educator for hundreds of perinatal teams, I have learned that within the struggles of being a parent and a practitioner, connecting to what first set us off on the journey is the medicine we need to care for ourselves and others. Our desire to serve, our care and concern for our baby or our patient, and our true loving nature helps us to be the person, the practitioner, the parent we seek to be.

I am here to be your guide, your mentor, your teacher.  Whether you are a new mom or a veteran midwife, you deserve to tell your story, to be seen and heard, to learn and grow. 

Foster Wilson is a postpartum doula, filmmaker, author, and co-host of the podcast Beauty in the Break. After navigating cesarean birth, loss, and motherhood, Foster turned her pain into purpose—creating space for families to heal, process, and find beauty in the breaking. She’s also the author of Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls, a moving collection exploring motherhood, identity, and grief. 

Garrett is the founder of KozeKoze, a postpartum care brand born from her own experiences with birth trauma, medical gaslighting, and secondary infertility. 

A mom, writer, and former coach, Garrett is passionate about helping birthing people feel seen, supported, and comfortable during the postpartum period—starting with innovations like the disposable, absorbent bra (aka the nipple diaper). 

She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and son and shares her journey on TikTok at @kozekozemama. 

George Ajjan, performing under the artist name The Ajjancy, is a singer-songwriter, musician, and father of two boys.

A true "Gen X dad," George’s musical roots began with childhood piano lessons and high school musical theater, eventually evolving into a professional recording project that blends traditional rock idioms with modern accessibility. 

Through his music, he explores themes of presence, the "over-momness of moms," and the evolving responsibility of being a father in the modern world. 

He is a fierce advocate for parents reclaiming their creative identities and currently shares his journey through his music on Spotify, YouTube, and various parenting forums.

 Heather Kish is a fertility coach, mother, and passionate advocate for personalized reproductive health. 

After a career in retail and IT security, Heather’s life took a turn when she faced fibroids, multiple miscarriages, and years of navigating infertility. 

Through persistence, self-advocacy, and a combination of conventional and holistic approaches—including IVF with genetic testing—she welcomed her daughter in 2019. 

Now, Heather uses her personal experience and training in nutrition, hormone health, and wellness to support others on their fertility journeys.

You can find Heather at HarvestHealthWithHeather.com and on Instagram at @theeggawakening. 

Hilary Hodge is an educator, writer, and the author of the upcoming book The Art of Parenting While Sick, a much-needed resource guide for parents navigating chronic health conditions. 

Originally from Chicago, she now lives in France with her husband and five-year-old son. After managing severe asthma and developing adrenal insufficiency from steroid treatments, Hilary realized there was a massive gap in literature helping chronically ill parents navigate everyday life with their kids. 

Through her upcoming platform, Parenting While Sick, she provides free tools, checklists, and scripts to help families demystify medical emergencies, manage home life during flares, and banish the guilt that so often follows chronic illness.

• Contact: Hilarylynnehodge@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryhodge/
• Website: Parenting While Sick

Holly Frances is a writer, advocate, and mother whose journey into parenthood was forever changed when she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) just weeks after giving birth. 

What was meant to be a season of joy quickly turned into a fight for survival, as Holly spent nearly three months in the ICU on a ventilator, unable to walk and grappling with the guilt of not being able to care for her newborn daughter.

Through the unwavering support of her family, dedicated medical staff, and the encouragement of fellow GBS survivors, Holly slowly began the long road to recovery. Along the way, she discovered new strength, resilience, and an appreciation for the smallest moments of motherhood.

• Dad, Podcaster, and Mental Health Advocate
• Story Collector, helping others share their experiences
• Montessori background with a passion for practicing kindness, acceptance, and empathy

@thestorytellingdad 

Jeaneen Tang is a speech-language pathologist, actor, and mother whose life took a dramatic turn when her son suffered a brain injury and she was wrongfully accused of abuse. 

Drawing on her professional skills, emotional strength, and community support, Jeaneen has become a fierce advocate for her son’s healing and inclusion. 

Her story is a raw and powerful testament to maternal instinct, systemic failure, and what it truly means to show up when it matters most. 

Hello! I’m Jen and I  live with Complex PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder from childhood trauma. I say I LIVE with these diagnoses because I refuse to suffer with them.

Moody has been a five year journey for me - I’ve met so many amazing people along the way! Moody is like a Love Story to my Healing ❤️🩹 - they have helped me to focus and see a future when my symptoms rear their ugly head. They have brought me joy when seeing how Moody has helped children to cope with BIG FEELINGS. 

• Mom, Author, and Advocate
• PPD, PTSD, PPR survivor
• NICU Mama supporting other parents through their NICU journey

@nicumamahood 

• CLC, PMH-C, CPT, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Infant Sleep Coach
• Passionate about Perinatal Mental Health and Preparing for Postpartum
• Making a positive impact in the birthing community and hopes to further her education

Jessica Hill is a mom of two teenage boys, a traveler, and the co-founder of The Parent Collective. 

After spending 15 years living in the UK and experiencing a deeply supportive, cohort-based maternal healthcare model, she returned to the US and noticed a glaring gap in how birthing individuals are supported. 

This inspired her to build The Parent Collective, which offers birth preparation reimagined with a built-in village to help expecting and new parents combat isolation and find true community. 

Jessica is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, chronic medical illnesses, LGBTQ+ health, and eating disorders. She is also a wife and mom of two young kids and loves talking all things parenthood and perinatal mental health. 

Additionally, Jess creates mental health content on TikTok and Instagram and hosts two podcasts, Psych Talk and Welcome to Group Therapy, with the goal of making mental health more accessible and relatable, and destigmatizing mental health. 

Jess is so excited to be part of another podcast, Odd Moms On Call, talking about all things that matter in life and parenthood. 

Julie Hatch is a master's-prepared Pediatric and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner who spent over three decades delivering critical care in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. 

After thirty years on the front lines of high-stakes Western medicine, Julie transitioned into Traditional Chinese Medicine as a licensed acupuncturist, where she now specializes in holistic health, stress relief, and preventative care for women and families. 

She's also a mother of three adult sons and the author of the medical thriller The Very Best of Care, a gripping novel inspired by her real-world experiences in hospital settings. 

Kanika Vasudeva is an MBA graduate, engineering professional, and former project manager with nearly two decades of experience leading large companies through structural crises. Following a profound spiritual awakening triggered by a deeply personal journey through motherhood and pregnancy loss, she transitioned into her true calling as an Energy Coach. 

Today, Kanika uses her corporate expertise blended with deep intuitive, clairvoyant, and spiritual tools to help heart-led entrepreneurs clean their energy, build conscious businesses profitably, and step into their ultimate self-worth.

Kara is a mom of “one and won” (at least for now), as well as a perinatal psychotherapist, PSI board member, volunteer and Climb Leader, author, and advocate. 

A pandemic mom who had to leave her full-time job and jumped into self-employment as a result, she has deep beliefs around the need for better policies that support pregnant, postpartum, and young families in the United States. 

Kara is also an advocate for the disability community and an adjunct professor in a graduate school of social work in Northern New Jersey. 

Her roots in perinatal work overlap with her work supporting families, as well as her own experiences with postpartum PTSD, OCD, and anxiety. She is an EMDR certified therapist as well as perinatal mental health certified (PMH-C). 

• Holistic Nutrionist, Health Coach, and Founder of Karisma Nutrition
• Experienced PCOS, Molar & Ectopic Pregnancies, Gestational Diabetes, and a Subchorionic Hematoma
• Believes in whole body health and never giving up hope

 @karisma_nutrition 

Kathryn is a social worker and birth trauma advocate who uses her platform, Beyond the Birth Trauma, to provide a space for mothers to share their stories and find community. 

After surviving a near-fatal postpartum hemorrhage and navigating severe perinatal mental health challenges, she has dedicated herself to "telling it like it is". 

She is a fierce supporter of the "one and done" community and a bridge-builder for parents who feel isolated by their birth experiences. 

Kendall Concini is an author, blogger, and fierce mental health advocate. After navigating her own journey with generalized anxiety, ADHD, and chronic depression, Kendall dedicated herself to creating resources she couldn't find as a new mom. 

She is the creator of Cloudy Day Chronicles, a series of books and a blog designed to give parents a developmentally appropriate language to discuss mental health with their children. 

Kendall lives with her husband and two children, focusing on "cycle breaking" through radical honesty and authentic communication. 

As a devoted athlete for over a decade, I have always had a passion for fitness. When I became pregnant, I found it challenging to navigate the extensive amount of conflicting information in the pre- and postnatal fitness world. Recognizing that many new and expecting mothers share my experience, I chose to become a pre- and postnatal fitness coach. My mission is to empower women, guiding them to achieve strength, health, and balance throughout every stage of pregnancy and beyond. 

Kristin R is the founder of Gold Coast Doulas, a full-spectrum doula agency dedicated to supporting families from conception through the whirlwind of early parenting. Inspired by her own birth experiences, Kristin saw firsthand how isolating and overwhelming the perinatal journey can feel—even with medical providers by your side. She built the business she wished had existed when she became a mother, one rooted in advocacy, education, and judgment-free support. 

As both a doula and maternal health advocate, Kristin is passionate about redefining what it means to be supported in birth and postpartum. She works to bust myths about who doulas serve, champion access for all birthing individuals, and normalize the idea that everyone deserves compassionate, personalized care—whether they’re planning an unmedicated birth, a cesarean, or anything in between. 

Lainey Stancil is a wife, mom to a two-year-old boy, birth doula, and the passionate founder of the Peach State Birth Coalition. 

Based in Georgia, Lainey transitioned from a background in medical assisting and insurance to full-time birth advocacy after her own experience with an invalidating healthcare system. 

Through her nonprofit, she works tirelessly to bridge the gap in maternal health resources, offer free birth education, and advocate for policy changes to make birthing safer and more accessible for all perinatal individuals. 

Leah Wright, LCSW, PMH-C, is a licensed clinical social worker, certified perinatal mental health therapist, and the founder of Self Care Therapy and Wellness. She specializes in all scopes of women's and perinatal mental health, including IVF journeys, pregnancy loss, PMHDS, special needs parenting, and postpartum sex therapy. Leah lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and her five and six-year-old Irish twins.

• Website: selfcaretherapyandwellness.com
• Instagram: @selfcaretherapyandwellness

• Mom, Artist, and Blue Dot Ambassador
• Birth Trauma, Preeclampsia, and PMADS Survivor
• Found healing in being creative and connecting with others

• @lindsey.makes.stuff 
• @couragemakerstudio 
• www.couragemakerstudio.com 

Lisa is a mom of three who brings honesty, humor, and heart to her motherhood story. From surviving severe preeclampsia and NICU stays to navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, and rage, she’s learned the importance of maternal advocacy and trusting her instincts. 

Lisa is passionate about raising awareness of preeclampsia and postpartum mental health, and she openly shares her experiences to help other parents feel less alone. You can connect with her on Instagram.

Mahaley Patel is a perinatal mental health therapist and a mother of four based in Atlanta. After the tragic loss of her second child, Saachi, in the NICU, Mahaley dedicated her practice to trauma, bereavement, and grief. Her journey through child loss led her to surrogacy and a deep appreciation for the intentional choices parents make to survive and honor their children’s legacies. 

• Artist, Author & Mom 
• Long Term PPD Survivor
• Uses creativity as an outlet to process trauma

 @marinatjet 

From Marissa's Website:

I can honestly say I felt the onset of overwhelm the second my daughter was placed on my chest where she screamed for the next hour. (this was not the golden hour I had hoped for)  

There were so many new things happening and none of it seemed to go right.

The overwhelm quickly turned to despair and it began to affect my marriage.  

I was devastated and embarrassed that this was how I felt about motherhood. (I hated it and felt regret that I’d even had a baby) 

Seeking help was not easy (yes, even for a therapist) but things started to get better once I did.  

Soon, I started to feel like my previous confident self again.

My personal struggle is why I am passionate about helping mothers.  

Mckenzie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a self-described Type A personality who has always thrived on structure, planning, and getting things just right. But motherhood had other plans. 

After experiencing postpartum preeclampsia and the intense emotional challenges that followed, including anxiety and panic attacks, Mackenzie found herself navigating a recovery she couldn’t schedule or control. 

Through it all, she's learning how to let go, ask for help, and redefine success on her own terms. Mackenzie brings honesty, insight, and a touch of humor to the ever-evolving experience of becoming a mom. 

Melissa Miller is a caregiver, mother, and former CNA with more than 15 years of professional experience in long-term care. She has also served as the primary caregiver for her husband, who lives with epilepsy, and cared for both of her parents in their final years. 

Melissa shares openly about her own health challenges, including IBS and postpartum recovery, and the intentional practices she’s built — from faith journaling to fitness — to sustain her through difficult seasons. Through her website, Caregiving Entrepreneurship Reimagined, Melissa supports others in creating personalized self-care and wellness plans that honor both caregiving and personal growth. 

Midori is a mother of three, co-founder of Simply Midori, and a trauma-informed advocate passionate about helping others understand the “why” behind their behaviors. 

After experiencing multiple miscarriages and navigating anxiety during subsequent pregnancies, Midori leaned into therapy, community, and honest conversation—especially within her own family. 

Through Simply Midori, she and her husband help individuals process past trauma and live more intentionally. Whether it’s in her home or through her work, Midori believes in making space for the hard and finding peace through vulnerability. 

Mike and Meghann Oquendo are the husband-and-wife duo behind Pondering Parenthood, a podcast that brings real, raw conversations about parenting into the light. Both former educators—Meghann a kindergarten teacher turned interventionist, and Mike a longtime music teacher turned entrepreneur—they share a love of learning, connection, and community.

After walking through miscarriage, pandemic pregnancy, and the wild transformation of early parenthood, Mike and Meghann began podcasting as a way to process, connect, and remind others they’re not alone. Together, they explore the messy, magical, and meaningful moments of raising kids while rediscovering who they are as people and partners.

Hi, I’m Nancy. A wife, daughter, friend, and mom of two little ones. I’m a bit of a perfectionist, a bit of an overachiever, and I’ve got a whole lot of passion.

My motherhood journey started on February 3, 2020 – the day I found out I was pregnant. I had just gotten married and we had several travel plans that year (although we wouldn’t be the only ones to have our travels disrupted in 2020…). It came as a complete shock, but once it settled in, I had a happy and healthy pregnancy.

Like many of us, my labor and birth experience was nowhere near what I had planned or expected, but my daughter Amaya arrived, beautiful and healthy.

The period that followed changed everything. I returned to the hospital a week later and was admitted to the psychiatric ward. I was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis, which was followed by a long journey of guilt, anger, confusion, sadness, and eventually recovery.

Nancy A. Ferraro is a Florida-based estate planning attorney and the award-winning author of the memoir, When the Bough Breaks. 

After adopting her son George from Romania, who arrived with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, attachment disorder, and extreme behavioral challenges, Nancy leveraged her legal background to become a fierce advocate for him and other parents. 

She is committed to shedding light, sharing hope, and forming community for families navigating the challenges of raising children with intensive needs. 

Naomi Morad is a mother of four and a specialist in healing and transforming past trauma. 

Born and raised in Germany and having lived in New York, Israel, and Italy, Naomi brings a worldly perspective to her work helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and the long-term effects of abuse. 

After healing her own complex trauma through somatic bodywork and the Greenberg Method, she now serves as a guide for others to find their "magic wand" for emotional regulation. 

• Mom, Women’s Health, Menopause, and Life Coach
• Suffered bladder damage during delivery of child
• Mental Health, Physical Health, and Daily Life were deeply impacted by her birth experience

@lifenow_coaching 

Paula Yost is an attorney, licensed clinical mental health counselor, author, and mom of four (including a bonus daughter she proudly adopted!). 

Blending her deep knowledge of the legal system with mental health advocacy, Paula’s passionate about empowering birthing individuals, spreading awareness about preeclampsia, and fighting for accessible early childhood intervention resources.

• Website: paulayost.com
• Instagram: @paulayost_author

Rachel Fulginiti is an accomplished actor, voiceover artist, audiobook narrator, and the creator and host of the podcast From Foster 2 Forever. 

After spending decades navigating the creative scenes of Manhattan and Los Angeles, Rachel faced a grueling multi-year battle with unexplained infertility, pregnancy loss, and reproductive surgeries. 

Through resilience and a profound shift from a "hustle" mindset to a "receptive" one, she and her husband built their beautiful family by adopting twice through the foster care system. 

Today, Rachel is passionate about demystifying foster-to-adopt pathways, smashing the stigma surrounding reproductive trauma, and helping hopeful parents navigate their own complex journeys to fulfillment. 

• Lifelong battle with infertility
• Created her family through adoption and surrogacy
• Fought through grief and shame surrounding burnout as well as not experiencing pregnancy and delivery.

@rachel_mangahas 

Rachell Dumas is a New Orleans native, a registered nurse with a background in critical care and trauma, and a dedicated maternal health advocate. Her personal journey through recurrent pregnancy loss and high-risk medical challenges led her to found A Light After Nine, a nonprofit providing resources and advocacy for families navigating infertility and loss. 

Rachell is currently a doctoral student in nursing informatics and the developer of SpeakRx, an app designed to empower patients to advocate for themselves in clinical settings. Her story and advocacy work have been featured in Essence Magazine, Women’s Health, and The Bump. 

• Mental Health Professional and Grief Counselor
• Lifelong journey with personal grief, including entering into motherhood admist loss
• Believes in the power of community and compassion

Mother of Freya Rae, born sleeping at 38 weeks gestation. Robyn passionately champions stillbirth awareness, illuminating the raw truths of grief in its most genuine forms. 

Robyn can be found on Instagram, connecting other loss moms and creating a community where their children will never be forgotten and their names will always be heard.

I value family and put them first. My favorite things to do are have a BBQ or go up in the mountains with my family. I am resilient and am goal-oriented. I like to have fun and enjoy social activities, but I have ADHD and always think people don't like me or are mad at me. Live events—music and sports—are also some of my favorite things.

I had severe postpartum depression/anxiety with my first child and postpartum psychosis with my second child. 

Sandra Fernandes, MD, is a former family physician and now a mindset and burnout coach for women—especially moms—who feel like they’re drowning in the pressure to do it all. 

After her own experience with pregnancy loss, postpartum challenges, and burnout in the medical field, Sandra shifted her work to focus on helping others heal the stress that lives in the body, not just the mind. 

You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at @sandrafernandesMD, or visit sandrafernandes.com. 

Sandrine Lavoie-Filion is a kinesiologist, wellness coach, and author based in Canada. Specializing in coaching women through hormonal imbalances and mental health, she brings a unique perspective to maternal wellness by blending clinical expertise with raw personal experience. 

After struggling with her own identity shift following the birth of her son, Sandrine became an advocate for normalizing the "taboo" feelings of motherhood. She is the author of Uncensored First Time Mom Confessions, a book dedicated to creating a safe space for mothers to acknowledge their honest emotions. 

Sarah Boes is a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and heart mom whose daughter, Meadow, was born with multiple congenital heart defects. 

After a whirlwind of surgeries and recovery, Sarah began advocating for congenital heart disease research and awareness while sharing her journey with postpartum OCD. 

She’s also the author of the newly released children’s book Meadow and Her Four-Leaf Clover Heart and a forthcoming memoir chronicling her experience with motherhood, advocacy, and mental health. 

Sarah Caminiti is a career coach, customer experience consultant, and manager in the tech space—but her most transformative titles are mom and survivor. After six years of infertility, miscarriage, and the emotional toll of IVF, Sarah became a mother to two boys, Theo and Luca. 

Through the highs and heartbreaks of building her family, she discovered a new strength and resilience that now drives her to help others—whether that’s advocating for women, coaching professionals, or sharing her journey so others know they aren’t alone. 

Sarah Johnston is a Phoenix-based entrepreneur, mom, and mental health advocate who brings humor, heart, and unfiltered honesty to conversations about parenting. 

After a long and difficult fertility journey, Sarah became a mother and quickly realized that the chaos of toddlerhood required a complete unlearning of perfectionism and control. She openly shares her experiences with ADHD, OCD, and postpartum intrusive thoughts to help other parents feel seen, safe, and supported. 

You can find her on Instagram @sarahdjohnston or at sarah-johnston.com. 

• Owner & Co-Founder of Moms Mental Health Initiative
• 2x PPD/PPA survivor
• Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider creating a village for parents experiencing PMADS

@momsmentalhealthinitiative 

Sarah Savage is a registered nurse, mother to her son Mickey, and a passionate advocate for perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDS). 

After enduring an emergency premature birth complicated by a cord prolapse, severe blood loss, and preeclampsia, Sarah experienced postpartum psychosis, mania, depression, and PTSD that led to two separate psychiatric hospitalizations. 

Today, she uses her authentic voice, humor, and lived experience to break the stigma surrounding severe perinatal mental illness, advocate for mother-baby psychiatric units, and help other perinatal individuals feel seen and less alone.

Sarah Michelle Sherman is a writer, mother, and dedicated mental health advocate. Diagnosed with Bipolar 2 and ADHD after a decade of trial and error with different medications, Sarah uses her personal struggles to shed light on the intersection of mental illness and parenting. 

She is a contributor to Parents Magazine and is currently working on a book detailing her mental health journey. Sarah is passionate about holding space for voices that are hesitant to speak their truth, working daily to dismantle the shame often associated with maternal mental health.

• Website: sarahmichelle-sherman.com
• Instagram: @SarahMichelleSherman 

We're Sasha and Alex

We’re licensed therapists, colleagues, and moms who are passionate about getting parents the help they need to navigate life after baby.

Because no matter how strong your relationships were before, how many “what to expect” books you read, or how prepared you were to bring your baby home—this sh!t is hard.

And if your experience is anything like ours, you’re wondering if you are going to make it through the first year.

We’ve got good news.
You can. And you will.

And we’ll show you how.

With practical strategies and support for every challenge, expected and unexpected, we’ll help you get your life back.

Let’s do this together.

Stella Faulkner is the founder of DOWA Health, a maternal and mental health company offering accessible, multimodal support through its app. 

A former tech entrepreneur and product builder, Stella’s path shifted after her own struggles with mental health in early motherhood. 

Her recovery inspired her to become a certified peer specialist, postpartum doula, and lactation educator, dedicating her work to reducing barriers to care and creating compassionate solutions for parents. 

Stephanie is a dedicated mother, independent advocate, and the founder of Connection Therapy Clinic, where she provides neurodiversity-affirming speech and occupational therapy. She also manages Travel with Autism, an initiative dedicated to inspiring and helping families explore the world beyond heavily structured environments. 

Driven by her personal experience of raising an autistic/ADHD/PDA/ARFID son and her own journey as a late-diagnosed autistic individual, Stephanie focuses her career on training therapists and empowering parents to navigate the neurodivergent landscape with confidence and authentic support.

Susan Aguayo is the founder of Kassy’s Kause, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing awareness and education to maternal mental health. 

A mother of nine and grandmother of nine, Susan has spent over a decade advocating for parents and caregivers. She is a certified doula and serves as the New Mexico State Coordinator for Postpartum Support International (PSI). 

Through her documentary, Kassy’s Hope: My Life for Yours, and her community summits, Susan works tirelessly to erase the stigma surrounding perinatal mental health disorders. 

1. Personal Stylist helping moms and women rediscover themselves through fashion

• PPA, Endometriosis, Hysterectomy, Adenomyosis Warrior
• Believes in Inclusivity, Accessibility, & Compassion 

@susanpadron_stylist 

A single mother of two young kids, Tessia quickly learned that parenting is the most amazing experience but can also be unbearably tough without the right support. Recognising her own need, Tessia embarked on a journey to support other mothers and enrich the lives of their children with the creation of ‘Les Petits Bellots’, a bilingual crèche that is free from the obligations that make the traditional UK childcare so inflexible and inaccessible for most parents.

Tianna Trinidad is a PCOS warrior, NICU nurse turned entrepreneur, and the founder of Love Served Warm — a wellness platform dedicated to helping women with PCOS and hormonal imbalances reclaim their health and confidence.

Her path to motherhood was filled with profound challenges, including pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and navigating the stigma and silence surrounding reproductive health.

Through her own healing, Tianna made a promise: to guide and empower other women on their journeys, whether they’re preparing for pregnancy, healing after loss, or simply seeking to better understand their bodies.

Today, she helps busy, high-achieving women balance their hormones, restore their cycles, and step into motherhood (if and when they choose) feeling supported and seen.

Learn more about her work at loveservedwarm.com.

Tiff Carson is the host of the Hard Beautiful Journey podcast, where she shares her experiences navigating infertility, parenting neurodivergent children, mental health challenges, and personal transformation. 

A self-described introvert turned advocate, Tiff uses her voice to create safe spaces for others to feel seen, heard, and supported. Her journey through IVF, birth trauma, and a near-breaking point in motherhood ultimately led her to discover the healing power of storytelling—and the strength she didn’t know she had.

Willemijn De Bruin is a Dutch researcher in international public health and a passionate maternal mental health advocate. 

After experiencing postpartum psychosis following the birth of her first child in the UK, Willemijn turned her pain into purpose. 

Now a mother of two living in South Africa, she shares her story to break stigma, raise awareness, and inspire systemic improvements in maternal mental health care worldwide.