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Motherhood is full of joy—but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. In this powerful first episode of our InsideMWHC maternal mental health series, three moms get real about postpartum struggles, breaking the silence around what too often goes unspoken. Tune in as they share their personal stories, confront the stigma, and offer honest advice and hope to anyone feeling overwhelmed. You are not alone—let’s start the conversation.

Visit StrongAsaMother.mwhc.com for all resources.

Town Talk with Ted Schubel hosted esophageal cancer survivor Chris Berth and two of his outpatient infusion nurses, Danita Mosley and Kelsea Gibson, to talk about the diagnosis and care he received from Mary Washington Healthcare. Chris also talks about his faith.

Resources Mary mentions:

Therapeutic Name Decorating (Kids Grief Support on Instagram)

Emotion Cookie Decorating (Kids Grief Support on Instagram)

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

Heart puzzle template

Examples of Mary's hearts (her dad, her supportive people)

Dr. Daniel Carlson talks about programs available at Mary Washington Healthcare with Ted Schubel of Town Talk. They talk about A-fib, POTS, a good diet for heart health and exercise, and more.

Mary Washington Hospital's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is expanding, with an expected opening in early 2025. MWH NICU partners with Children's National Hospital to provide neonatologists and pediatric hospitalists 24/7. NICU Nurse Manager Nancy Young talks about the expansion with Ted Schubel on Town Talk.

Websites

https://whatsyourgrief.com/ (Grief education – Articles, podcast)

https://dougy.org/ (Resources for children and families)

https://refugeingrief.com/ (From the author of It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok)

https://www.taps.org/ (Military associated loss)

https://www.centerforloss.com/grief/im-grieving-loss/ (Grief education)

https://nacg.org/resource-library/ (Education for caregivers of grieving children)

Books for Adults

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion (Spouse loss)

loving the gone by sara rian (Book of poetry; parent loss, b...

Learn about pastoral care and the chaplain residency program at Mary Washington Healthcare. Guests: The Rev. Rebecca L. Highfield, the Rev. Brittany Powell, and ministerial candidate and chaplain resident, Jennifer Springsteen.

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https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/our-services/cancer-care/patient-support-services/integrative-medicine/

Visit Mary Washington Medical Oncology to learn  more.

Rod Flynn, MD, FACS

Maithreyi Sarma, MD