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Previa Alliance PodcastAuthor: Previa Alliance Team
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 theyre experiencing one, and others dont 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, theyll 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 Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Bottle Service with Mallory Whitmore
Episode 202
Monday, 2 March, 2026
Mallory Whitmore, author of Bottle Service, joins us to talk honestly about formula feeding, motherhood, and the emotional weight parents often carry in silence. She shares why feeding choices are so judged, how formula can actually protect mental health, and why confidence and connection matter more than how milk gets into the bottle.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing it right,” this episode—and Bottle Service—is here to reassure you: you’re enough, your choice is valid, and you are not alone.About Mallory Whitmore:Mallory Whitmore is a mom of two, educator, advocate, and infant feeding technician. She’s the founder of The Formula Mom, an online platform that helps parents make informed, confident, and supported infant feeding decisions—without guilt or shame. She can be found on Instagram @TheFormulaMom and at MalloryWhitmore.com. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
