Previa Alliance Podcast

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There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) — are still dealt with in the shadows, shrouded in stigma. The fact is 1 in 5 new and expecting birthing people will experience a PMAD, yet among those who do many are afraid to talk about it, some are not even aware they’re experiencing one, and others don’t know where to turn for help. The fact is, when someone suffers from a maternal mental health disorder it affects not only them, their babies, partners, and families - it impacts our communities.In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Sarah Parkhurst and Whitney Gay are giving air to a vastly untapped topic by creating a space for their guests — including survivors of PMADs and healthcare professionals in maternal mental health — to share their experiences and expertise openly. And in doing so, Sarah and Whitney make it easy to dig deep and get real about the facts of perinatal mental health, fostering discussions about the raw realities of motherhood. Not only will Previa Alliance Podcast listeners walk away from each episode with a sense of belonging, they’ll also be armed with evidence-based tools for healing, coping mechanisms, and the language to identify the signs and symptoms of PMADs — the necessary first steps in a path to treatment. The Previa Alliance Podcast series is intended for anyone considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, and postpartum as well as the families and communities who support them.Sarah ParkhurstPrevia Alliance Podcast Co-host; Founder & CEO of Previa AllianceA postpartum depression survivor and mom to two boys, Sarah is on a mission to destigmatize the experiences of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and to educate the world on the complex reality of being a mom. Sarah has been working tirelessly to bring to light the experiences of women who have not only suffered a maternal mental health crisis but who have survived it and rebuilt their lives. By empowering women to share their own experiences, by sharing expert advice and trusted resources, and by advocating for health care providers and employers to provide support for these women and their families, Sarah believes as a society we can minimize the impact of the current maternal mental health crisis, while staving off future ones. Whitney Gay Previa Alliance Podcast Co-host; licensed clinician and therapist For the past ten years, Whitney has been committed to helping women heal from the trauma of a postpartum mental health crisis as well as process the grief of a miscarriage or the loss of a baby. She believes that the power of compassion paired with developing critical coping skills helps moms to heal, rebuild, and eventually thrive. In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Whitney not only shares her professional expertise, but also her own personal experiences of motherhood and recovery from grief. Follow us on Instagram @Previa.Alliance

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Why Am I 15 Again? The Roles We Play in Our Families - Part 2

2026-11-09 · 25 min · Season 1, episode 238

You tell your family you’re staying home with the baby. One comment about what your cousins did, and suddenly you’re 15 again, defending a decision you’ve already made. In Part 2, Sarah and Whitney unpack the roles we…
Why Am I 15 Again? The Roles We Play in Our Families - Part 1

2026-11-02 · 16 min · Season 1, episode 237

Here's a version that feels more like the Previa podcast—conversational, relatable, and with a little humor. You pay your own bills, have a career, maybe even kids of your own... so why does one comment from your mom…
What If Your Friend Isn’t Toxic… and You Just Had a Really Hard Conversation?

2026-10-26 · 17 min · Season 1, episode 236

In this episode, Sarah Parkhurst and Whitney Gay, LCSW, dive into the world of therapy speak and the ways words like boundaries, triggered, trauma dumping, and protecting my peace can sometimes bring clarity—and…
Previa Playback: "Stop Thinking You Should Pee on Yourself!" with Emily Gilmore

2026-10-19 · 23 min · Season 1, episode 235

Emily Gilmore DPT is back from last week to discuss with Sarah and Whitney what we may all experience but do not want to discuss…yep we are talking about peeing on yourself, painful intercourse, and mama pooch. No…
Previa Playback: "What To Tell Your Best Friend About The Pelvic Floor" with Emily Gilmore

2026-10-12 · 34 min · Season 1, episode 234

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Grief — How It Changes You

2026-10-05 · 25 min · Season 1, episode 233

Grief doesn’t always arrive when you expect it—or look the way you thought it would. It can sneak into ordinary moments, surprise you years later, and change parts of you that you never saw coming. In this episode, we…
The Five Stages of Grief — Which One Are You In?

2026-09-28 · 23 min · Season 1, episode 232

Grief is something we all experience, but few of us truly understand. In this episode, Sarah Parkhurst and Whitney Gay, LCSW, take a deeper look at the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and…
Everyone Needs Me: The Reality of Sandwich Generation

2026-09-21 · 13 min · Season 1, episode 231

You're scheduling pediatrician appointments, packing lunches, answering school emails...and helping your parents navigate doctor's appointments, medications, and life's next chapter. Welcome to the sandwich generation.…
The Maternal Mental Health Expert Most Moms Don't Know Exists — Dr. Claire Smith on Reproductive Psychiatry

2026-09-14 · 40 min · Season 1, episode 230

You've heard of an OB-GYN. You've probably heard of a psychiatrist. But have you ever heard of a reproductive psychiatrist? If the answer is no, you're not alone. In this episode, Sarah sits down with reproductive…
The Lindsay Clancey Trial — What Does a Struggling Mom Really Look Like to You?

2026-09-07 · 24 min · Season 1, episode 229

She scheduled the doctor's appointments. She Googled slime recipes. She packed lunches, answered school emails, signed permission slips, and showed up for her kids. So...how could she possibly be struggling? In this…

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Oldest episode in feed: 06/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 29 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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