Erin Shepard's guest appearances

Erin Shepard

About Progress

Family Looking Up

Deep Thoughts w/ Annie

Ralphie Jacobs

Heidi Tucker

Chantel Allen

Rachel Nielson

Georgia Anderson

Crystalee Beck

Christine Lawler

Lisa Andersen

Miranda Anderson

Ceri Payne

Chanelle Neilson

Saundra Dalton-Smith

Lara Casey

Angela Ferrari

Patrice Washington

OwlTail

You are going to love this episode with Erin from Yarrow Therapy! She has amazing insights as a woman, mother and licensed therapist. As women/mothers we are usually juggling one or more tasks and roles at a time. It’s rare to focus on one thing at a time, but if we are present and aware there are small pockets of time we are “in-between". Erin teaches us on this podcast how to 1. recognize these small moments and 2. use them as bridges and spaces of consciousness and placing intention and attention. Examples:  Kids leaving for school/cleaning up breakfast  Carpool/Waiting in the car  Driving to work  Bedtime Think about the times that you pull out your phone to mindlessly scroll for a few minutes- those moments are good indicators those moments might be transitional times.  Erin Shepard is a licensed clinical social worker, and has been a practicing therapist for the past 11 years. Not only has she worked as a crisis worker in the ER, and as a family therapist on Oncology unit within health care she also worked with youth in states custody and for the past three years has focused solely on maternal mental health. Follow her at @yarrowtherapy on Instagram and her site www.yarrowtherapy.com

You are going to love this episode with Erin from Yarrow Therapy! She has amazing insights as a woman, mother and licensed therapist. As women/mothers we are usually juggling one or more tasks and roles at a time. It’s rare to focus on one thing at a time, but if we are present and aware there are small pockets of time we are “in-between". Erin teaches us on this podcast how to 1. recognize these small moments and 2. use them as bridges and spaces of consciousness and placing intention and attention. Examples:  Kids leaving for school/cleaning up breakfast  Carpool/Waiting in the car  Driving to work  Bedtime Think about the times that you pull out your phone to mindlessly scroll for a few minutes- those moments are good indicators those moments might be transitional times. Erin Shepard is a licensed clinical social worker, and has been a practicing therapist for the past 11 years. Not only has she worked as a crisis worker in the ER, and as a family therapist on Oncology unit within health care she also worked with youth in states custody and for the past three years has focused solely on maternal mental health. Follow her at @yarrowtherapy on Instagram and her site <a href="http://www.yarrowtherapy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yarrowtherapy.com</a>

Ep. 45 Transitional Moments with Erin Shepard

Yarrow Therapy

For many of us, we suffer in silence due to shame. For others, it's because our struggles are connected to someone else's choices that we can't publicly share. For all of us, there are still ways to cope better with the quiet trials we face.Erin Shepard of Yarrow Therapyhas faced silent suffering in her own life due to chronic illness, and she often counsels people who do, too. In this episode, hear how to better cope with your trials, overcome shame where needed, and seek confidential guidance and support even when you can't have your trials be so publicly known. Erin also speaks to the importance of self-care, setting limits, giving yourself small things to aspire to, and establishing gratitude in place of bitterness. Show Notes:Erin's Website, Instagram, and Facebook Last weeks' episodes with on  How to Be Healthy for the Right Reasons,and our Do Something HighlightProgress Program!!! Doors for application are open for just a few more weeksContact Monica for podcast consultingand Progress CoachingSong Credit: "Sweet Promise" and "Warm Lights" by Nicolai Heidlas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many of us, we suffer in silence due to shame. For others, it's because our struggles are connected to someone else's choices that we can't publicly share. For all of us, there are still ways to cope better with the quiet trials we face.Erin Shepard of <a href="https://www.yarrowtherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarrow Therapy</a>has faced silent suffering in her own life due to chronic illness, and she often counsels people who do, too. In this episode, hear how to better cope with your trials, overcome shame where needed, and seek confidential guidance and support even when you can't have your trials be so publicly known. Erin also speaks to the importance of self-care, setting limits, giving yourself small things to aspire to, and establishing gratitude in place of bitterness. Show Notes:Erin's <a href="https://www.yarrowtherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarrowtherapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarrowtherapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Last weeks' episodes with on <a href="https://aboutprogress.com/get-healthy-charity-lighten-silver-fern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Be Healthy for the Right Reasons,</a>and our <a href="https://aboutprogress.com/do-something-highlight-carina-heilner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do Something Highlight</a><a href="https://aboutprogress.com/progress-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Program!!!</a> Doors for application are open for just a few more weeks<a href="https://aboutprogress.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contact Monica</a> for <a href="https://aboutprogress.com/podcast-consultations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast consulting</a>and <a href="https://aboutprogress.com/progress-program/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress Coaching</a>Song Credit: "Sweet Promise" and "Warm Lights" by Nicolai Heidlas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

AP 119: Coping with Your Silent Struggles || with Erin Shepard of Yarrow Therapy (CORRECTED, FULL VERSION)

Kate Jones

There is a scene in the Disney animated version of Robin Hood that often comes to mind.  (Please watch it with your kids. It’s important to their development. And yours. I promise!)  All of the characters are animated animals. Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham have just discovered that Robin Hood is at their tournament and they are trying to catch him.  At one point, Prince John’s guards (charging Rhinos, naturally) storm into a tent where Little John is hiding, carrying the tent across the tournament field. Little John’s head pushes through the top of the tent and he sees that he is at the front of a stampeding tent powered by rhinos that can’t see where they’re going.  He exclaims, “Who’s driving this flying umbrella?” How many times have I asked myself that question? I’m at the front of the family, my head is out where I can see the trajectory of my path, but something else is choosing the speed and direction under the surface.  I should be happy---this is what I wanted! I’m taking care of everyone and it looks like we’re….fine…but I’m so angry, ashamed, TIRED, sad, anxious or enraged. We all know that pregnancy does a number on our bodies.  But we forget that our brains are part of our bodies too, and OF COURSE they are affected as well.  At least 20% of new moms experience Postpartum depression. Even when baby and mom seem “fine”, there could be a lot going on under the surface that is confusing and a little scary.  And don’t forget perinatal depression (DURING pregnancy), which can really take the shine off that “glow” all prospective moms are supposed to have. Remember: WE’RE HERE TO GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK!  This week we talk to Erin Shepard and Kate Jones about perinatal depression, postpartum depression, and the many aspects of women’s mental health. Listen for yourself or for someone you love. Here’s what we talked about:  What is perinatal depression. Mood disorders triggered by pregnancy. What does perinatal mood disorder look like. Red Flags to look for in perinatal mood disorders: intensity of your mood, do your symptoms immobilize you, what is the duration of these feelings and how often are you feeling these strong feelings. The importance of talking about the different signs of perinatal depression. Treatment for postpartum depression. Risk factors that increase the chance of postpartum depression. Taking a holistic approach to treating women’s mental health. Creating a women’s wellness plan. (See SNOWBALL visual below) Treating symptoms during pregnancy will help prevent postpartum depression. The many emotions perinatal depression can present itself as: rage, anger, guilt, anxiety, shame, and sadness. Recognizing inconsistent emotions in yourself. The importance of a preventative plan. Barriers to treatment. The lifespan of a mother’s mental health. 

There is a scene in the Disney animated version of Robin Hood that often comes to mind.  (Please watch it with your kids. It’s important to their development. And yours. I promise!)  All of the characters are animated animals. Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham have just discovered that Robin Hood is at their tournament and they are trying to catch him.  At one point, Prince John’s guards (charging Rhinos, naturally) storm into a tent where Little John is hiding, carrying the tent across the tournament field. Little John’s head pushes through the top of the tent and he sees that he is at the front of a stampeding tent powered by rhinos that can’t see where they’re going.  He exclaims, “Who’s driving this flying umbrella?” How many times have I asked myself that question? I’m at the front of the family, my head is out where I can see the trajectory of my path, but something else is choosing the speed and direction under the surface.  I should be happy---this is what I wanted! I’m taking care of everyone and it looks like we’re….fine…but I’m so angry, ashamed, TIRED, sad, anxious or enraged. We all know that pregnancy does a number on our bodies.  But we forget that our brains are part of our bodies too, and OF COURSE they are affected as well.  At least 20% of new moms experience Postpartum depression. Even when baby and mom seem “fine”, there could be a lot going on under the surface that is confusing and a little scary.  And don’t forget perinatal depression (DURING pregnancy), which can really take the shine off that “glow” all prospective moms are supposed to have. Remember: WE’RE HERE TO GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK!  This week we talk to Erin Shepard and Kate Jones about perinatal depression, postpartum depression, and the many aspects of women’s mental health. Listen for yourself or for someone you love. Here’s what we talked about: <ol> <li>What is perinatal depression.</li> <li>Mood disorders triggered by pregnancy.</li> <li>What does perinatal mood disorder look like.</li> <li>Red Flags to look for in perinatal mood disorders: intensity of your mood, do your symptoms immobilize you, what is the duration of these feelings and how often are you feeling these strong feelings.</li> <li>The importance of talking about the different signs of perinatal depression.</li> <li>Treatment for postpartum depression.</li> <li>Risk factors that increase the chance of postpartum depression.</li> <li>Taking a holistic approach to treating women’s mental health.</li> <li>Creating a women’s wellness plan. (See SNOWBALL visual below)</li> <li>Treating symptoms during pregnancy will help prevent postpartum depression.</li> <li>The many emotions perinatal depression can present itself as: rage, anger, guilt, anxiety, shame, and sadness.</li> <li>Recognizing inconsistent emotions in yourself.</li> <li>The importance of a preventative plan.</li> <li>Barriers to treatment.</li> <li>The lifespan of a mother’s mental health.</li> </ol>

Ep. 51.  More Than Just The Blues- Guests Erin Shepard and Kate Jones