
Becoming Maternal
Every person pursuing parenthood knows the road to or into parenthood can be difficult. What if the support you need is a little too personal or you feel embarrassed to ask about it? Join experts in the field of reproductive and maternal mental health each week to talk about the complications, struggles or embarrassing topics of journeying to and into parenthood. If you want to hear honest conversations about topics your peers may be nervous to talk about, join us weekly for real conversations about becoming maternal.
Episodes
78 episodes
The One About Preparing for Postpartum
This week's guest is Lauren Johnson from Choose Joy Nursing. She is a newborn sleep strategist and a breastfeeding-friendly RN, BSN. Cathie and Lauren talk about preparing for postpartum and how to take care of yourself during the postpar...
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38:18

The One About Your Pelvic Health
This week on the podcast with have Beth Anne Travis and Bethany Blake from Arkansas Pelvic Health. Bethany and Beth Anne are pelvic floor therapists in Arkansas who are passionate about spreading the word about pelvic floor health. We all know ...
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The One About Hiring A Doula
Andrea (she/her) has been fascinated by all things birth and babies since she was a small child. She began her doula career informally in 1999, and then became a full-time birth doula in 2015. She was motivated by the desire to support all p...
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The One About Starting the Adoption Process
Friends! Meet Karen Nixon. She is the Tennessee Director of Adoption Assistance (https://www.adoptionassistance.com/). If you need someone to point you in the direction of how to journey through adoption, look no further!Karen is an ado...
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52:54

The One About your Mental Health During Infertility
This week, Kendra Cox, LMSW and Cathie Quillet, LMFT discuss the importance of tending to your mental health during infertility. There are a lot of mental health challenges that we face during infertility, especially during the holidays. Join u...
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The One About the Weariness and Hopelessness of Infertility
On this weeks podcast, Cathie Quillet, LMFT, discusses the weariness and hopelessness that comes with infertility. Listen for suggestions and tips to help you overcome these in your own journey to pregnancy. www.navigatinginf...
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The One With An IVF Doctors Personal Infertility Journey with Dr. Paul and Jennifer Brezina
"I've been through a lot of stuff, taken a lot of tests, been through a lot of stressful situations. This (infertility) was the most stressful situation I've ever been in in my life."- Dr. Paul BrezinaDr. Paul Brezina is a partner a...
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The One About Doulas and Midwives with Nicolle Fletcher
Meet Nicolle Fletcher! Nicolle is a powerhouse doula & midwife in Arkansas who we are proud to collaborate with. She is a force to be reckoned with, seeking to advocate for the maternal health crisis in Arkansas. If you are pre...
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The One About Being A Single Mom By Choice with Dr. Ambra Brown
Meet Dr. Ambra Brown, a Certified Health Coach specializing in Preconception and Pregnancy. With a unique background in psychology and physical therapy, she offers a holistic approach to women's health.With 17 years as a physical therapi...
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The One About Preparing for Postpartum with Cameron Mashburn, LMSW
Meet Cameron Mashburn, LMSW. Cameron is a member of the Tennessee Reproductive Therapy team and at the time of recording was 35 weeks pregnant. In this episode, Cameron and Cathie Quillet discuss how she is preparing for the postpartum season a...
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The One About What's Your Grief with Litsa Williams
In this podcast, Emily Burgess, LMSW, CGP interviews Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C about grief as it pertains to reproductive and perinatal loss. This episode is a must listen to if you are trying to understand your grief and make sense of t...
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The One About Starting with a Fertility Specialist with Dr. Colleen Miller
In this episode, Cathie Quillet, LMFT interviews Dr. Colleen Miller from Tennessee Fertility Institute. From the perspective of a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Miller explains the the diagnosis of infertility, how to being treatment with a ...
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47:50

The One About Our New Podcast
In this episode we welcome you back into this space which I (Cathie) have been a part of with you for awhile. I took a much needed pause from many extras in life and am excited to be back in the podcast world!While I introduce you to Th...
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The One About Being Childless Not By Choice
Meet my friend Courtney! After eight years of infertility and countless surgeries, diagnoses and interventions, she and her husband chose to get their life back. Without ever having a pregnancy, they made the difficult decision to live childles...
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38:39

The One About The Land Between Two Beta Draws
Join Cathie Quillet, LMFT and she discussed the emotions you might experience between two Beta Draws and equips you with tools for how to wait well between them.For Tennessee Reproductive Therapy's Bringing Home Baby class, click
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The One About Secondary Infertility and Brighter Days with Kyla Saphir
Kyla Saphir is a mother, yoga instructor, early childhood educator, and now the author of the new children’s book On Brighter Days. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Nia.<...
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The One About IVF & Living In the Between Places with Stephanie May Wilson
Thrive (In)Fertility community, meet Stephanie May Wilson!Stephanie May Wilson is an author, a podcaster, a speaker, and the go-to guide for 20 & 30-something women as they navigate their most important relationships. Through her bo...
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The One About Thriving During the Two Week Wait
This week, Cathie discusses seven ways to stay balanced, honor your mental health and thrive during the two week wait! Thanks for joining us!www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.comIG/FB @tennesseereproductivetherapy
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The One About the Elective Procedures in IVF with Dr. Lora Shahine
Dr. Lora Shahine is our guest in this weeks Thrive (In)Fertility Podcast. Lora is a fertility doctor, author, and speaker who shatters stigmas about miscarriages and fertility. https://drlorashahine.comShe is a double board certif...
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48:55

The One About Infertility as a Chronic Illness
Thrive (In)Fertility is back!Let's talk about infertility as a chronic illness! Take a listen to find ways to help you get through self-limiting thoughts, mental health challenges and hopefully gain a little perspective!Visit us...
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25:59

The One About Thriving Through Pregnancy After Loss
Meet Leighton Keen! She is a therapist at Tennessee Reproductive Therapy. Her story includes back-in-back miscarriages, an anxiety-filled pregnancy and finally a successful birth to her beautiful daughter. On today's podcast, Leigh...
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34:54

The One About Confronting Your Anger
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