The Pelvic Floor Project
Embarrassing symptoms deserve better conversations.
Whether you're dealing with bladder leaks, prolapse, pelvic pain, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, constipation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or simply wondering if what you're experiencing is normal—you're not alone.
Hosted by pelvic floor physiotherapist Melissa Dessaulles, this podcast helps you understand how your body works and why symptoms happen. Through conversations with leading researchers, physicians, surgeons, sex therapists, midwives, psychologists, and other experts, we translate the latest evidence into practical information you can actually use.
No myths. No shame. No confusing medical jargon.
Just honest conversations that connect the dots—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered to make decisions about your health.
The Pelvic Floor Project
32. The physical effects of postpartum anxiety and depression with Haley Gershony
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In this episode, I sit down with registered clinical counsellor, Haley Gershony to discuss:
- The meaning of terms; baby blues, anxiety, depression and why “perinatal mood disorders” is preferred
- What symptoms are considered “normal” and “not normal"
- The many reasons expecting and new moms experience these feelings
- The negative stigma around mental health
- How your mental and physical healthy influence one another
- Actionable steps to address your symptoms
- Ways to be proactive during pregnancy
Haley Gershony is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who lives & works in Kelowna, BC.
Haley treats depression and anxiety, particularly in the postpartum period. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, and her Masters of Arts & Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology from Columbia University in New York, NY.
Haley also has formal training in several counselling modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Finally, Haley has three kids, all under 10 years of age. Her role as a mother informs her practice, and helps her connect with her clients. They say that the best way to learn is through experience-- and there is no experience quite like being a mother!
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