Episode Details

Approximately 15% of women experience postpartum depression after giving birth, and up to 10% face depression or anxiety during pregnancy. In this episode, host Lalaina Rabary sits down with Wendy Davis, President and CEO of Postpartum Support International (PSI), to look deeper into maternal mental health.

Wendy shares her powerful personal journey from volunteer to CEO, revealing how her own experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety inspired her life's work. Together, they discuss the real challenges of postpartum mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis, while offering hope, insights, and support for those navigating them.

Wendy’s message is clear: You are not alone. Help and support are available, right when and where you need them.

Episode Highlights

• 01:44 – Wendy Davis' Background and Personal Journey
• 04:35 – The Importance of Community Support in Motherhood
• 06:37 – What Causes Maternal Mental Health Struggles?
• 08:32 – Understanding “Mom Rage”
• 11:21 – How Society and Psychology Influence Mental Health
• 14:06 – PSI’s Resources and Support
• 20:33 – It’s Never Too Early or Too Late to Ask for Help
• 23:05 – Messages from the Momcozy x PSI A Little Message Goes A Long Way Campaign
• 25:03 – How Partners, Friends, and Family Can Support (Or Not)
• 28:01 – Recognizing the Symptoms of Depression
• 31:02 – Recognizing the Symptoms of Anxiety
• 35:55 – What to Know About Postpartum Psychosis
• 40:45 – Final Thoughts from Wendy

About the Guest: Wendy Davis & PSI

Wendy Davis is the President and CEO of Postpartum Support International. She began her career as a psychotherapist in 1987 and started focusing on perinatal mental health after overcoming her own postpartum depression in 1994. That same year, she founded Oregon’s first perinatal support organization, Baby Blues Connection, and later became a PSI support coordinator in 1997. Wendy has led PSI as Executive Director since 2009.

Postpartum Support International (PSI) was founded in 1987 by Jane Honikman in Santa Barbara, California, with the mission to increase awareness and understanding of the emotional changes experienced during pregnancy and postpartum.

Momcozy x PSI: A Partnership for Maternal Wellness

At Momcozy Village, we believe that even the smallest acts of care can make a world of difference. That’s why we’ve partnered once again with PSI—to shine a light on maternal mental health, so that no parent feels alone on their journey.

Not every challenge of motherhood can be solved with a deep breath or a hot cup of coffee. For many, even the simplest moments can feel overwhelming. Together, Momcozy and PSI invite you to share the “little things” that bring you strength or comfort. For each story shared, $1 will be donated to PSI to support parents facing perinatal mental health challenges.

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