Part 1: Dr. Sarah Oreck on Reproductive Psychiatry and Increasing Access to Maternal Mental Health Care

Join host Tabria Majors for an empowering conversation with Dr. Sarah Oreck, a reproductive psychiatrist, therapist, founder of Mavida Health, and mom of three. As one of only a handful of doctors in the U.S. with specialized training in reproductive psychiatry, Dr. Sarah is on a mission to destigmatize and radically improve access to maternal mental health care. In this episode, Tabria and Dr. Oreck dive into the mental health challenges many parents face during the pregnancy and postpartum journeys, including anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Dr. Sarah shares clinical insight, real-life strategies, and the deeply personal reasons that led her to co-found Mavida Health, the only physician-led platform offering comprehensive, specialized online therapy and mental health support for every stage of the maternity journey. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Tabria and journalist, author, astrologer, and new mom Maressa Brown for a celestial conversation on why astrology is such a powerful parenting tool. Hear all about how Maressa’s daughter was determined to be a Virgo like her mama, what it was like having an emergency C-section with COVID + learning that fed is best in the NICU, what the “Big 3” + “Big 6” are and why it’s so helpful to understand your child’s birth chart, what it was like growing up with astrologer parents, which signs are more sensitive to Mercury retrogrades, what America’s Pluto returns means, why Maressa loves gushing about Bobbie Gentle, and lots more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Talking about the Mental Load with Paige Connell is so helpful that we’re sharing more. In part 2, Tabria + Paige tease out why telling moms to stay home instead of work doesn’t lighten their systemically heavier Mental Loads, how an equitable home teaches children gender equality, the role race plays in the Mental Load, and why it’s so important to brag about good male partners. Join the convo to find out how Paige’s work (including her free guide!) equips people with effective tools + language to discuss sharing the Mental Load with partners, and why our country’s affordable childcare crisis negatively impacts everyone, including the economy and paid family leave.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Viral content creator, educator, consultant, speaker, writer, advocate, and mom of four Paige Connell is on a mission to make the Mental Load that women shoulder not just visible, but equitable and we are here for it! In this episode, learn what the Mental Load really is, why it falls disproportionately on women, how motherhood exacerbates it, and the systemic issues and societal conditioning that perpetuate these inequalities. Paige zeroes in on why it’s so hard to articulate the Mental Load and hand some of it off to our partners, what kids really remember about their parents, and how she and husband learned to share their family’s Mental Load and achieve equity in their marriage, parenting, and home. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you imagine a postpartum with weekly home visits from your doctor, a year of paid leave to actually heal, tailored nutritional support + daily massages? In this episode, Tabria commiserates with Anya Co-Founder + CEO Jane Baecher about the lack of postpartum care in America, why it became the impetus behind Jane’s career + how Anya is improving postpartum experience for moms + birthing parents with expert-reviewed, vegan, non-toxic + breastfeeding-safe products for every stage of recovery. Find out which countries are doing it right, why the stigmas around feeding are the same ones Jane is fighting for postpartum care, how actor + activist Freida Pinto became Anya’s Chief Impact Officer, which mass retailer Jane lassoed into supporting postpartum care + lots more. A mother’s health matters. Use code BOBBIE25 for 25% off Anya products! Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author, health educator, entrepreneur, advocate, founder + advisor Erica Chidi downloads Tabria on how her multifaceted career organically evolved, her approach to feeding as a doula and why she was one of the first to promote “fed is best” + the story behind co-founding LOOM and raising a record-breaking $3 million – making her the 35th black female founder to raise more than $1 million in venture capital – right before the pandemic. Find out why Erica is fighting to close the longstanding gap in research + funding for women’s health, how this gap disproportionately endangers Black women, ways to support her work + a surprise announcement about Erica’s new project! Call on Congress to increase funding for women’s health research initiatives through the National Institutes of Health and other federal channels by signing and sharing Perelel Health’s Close The Research Gap petition today.  Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 2 of Tabria’s convo with We Met at Acme podcast host + millennial dating expert Lindsey Metselaar, get the scoop on how Lindsey turned a breakup on her birthday into a groundbreaking career, the impact of motherhood on her podcast, why she keeps her work, mom + personal social accounts separate, how she balances the different seasons of parenthood + marriage, what it’s like travelling with kids + who her dream podcast guests would be. Don’t miss the tea on which megastar mysteriously blocked Tabria on social, why Lindsey recommends staying offline when it comes to milestones comparisons + more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Millennial dating expert and We Met at Acme podcast host, Lindsey Metselaar takes Tabria on the road she travelled to reach motherhood, including a PCOS diagnosis (get a second opinion!), IVF, and an emergency C-section. Find out why Lindsey walked to get a blow out just one week later, what the “best money she’s ever spent” was on, and how Bobbie, nutrition, and exercise impacted her feeding journey.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the LA fires destroyed founder, designer, author, TV host, chef, and mom Ellen Marie Bennett’s community, including her childhood home in Alta Dena and son’s school in Pasadena, she immediately went into warrior mode to help her community, starting with the person who taught her how to be a warrior - her mom. Tabria and guest host Anne Gordon find out how Ellen dove into collecting donation supplies and created a distribution center in her garage for families, turned her Instagram account into a hub for logistical and financial information on rebuilding, and learned the powerful lesson that helping one person actually helps an entire community. Don’t miss what Ellen and her family is cooking up to build a better, safer future for LA. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part 2 of Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs’ moving conversation with 4Kira4Moms Founder + President Charles Johnson, Charles explains why he rather keep holding politicians accountable than be one and what simple actions everyone can take to help end the maternal mortality crisis, which disproportionately affects Black and Brown women. Charles introduces 4Kira4Dads, a new web-based solution that teaches dads and non-birthing parents how to advocate for moms and birthing parents to help prevent maternal death, and shares how his quest to seek accountability from Cedars Sinai for Kira’s tragic death has exposed rampant institutional racism, prompted an unprecedented federal investigation, and evolved into a seismic movement for national health equity. Don’t miss Charles’ inspiring insights on his duties as a parent and the deets on 4Kira4Moms’ upcoming “Lollapalooza for birthing people”.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.