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

@alisonescalantemd 
@alison.escalante.md 

•  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 

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

•  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 

• 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 

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. 

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. 

• 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. 

 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. 

• 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 

• 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 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. 

• 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 

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. 

• 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 

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

 @marinatjet 

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. 

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.

• 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 

• 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 

• 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

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. 

• 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 

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.

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.