Welcome back to Reignite with Reet! This week, we’re joined by Emily Heilman, a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C), who brings over 18 years of experience supporting women and families through the emotional terrain of motherhood and beyond.
In this episode, Reet and Emily dive into the critical need for mental health resources during the perinatal period—from preconception to postpartum, perimenopause, and everything in between. Through honest storytelling and expert insight, Emily shares how her work at Flourish is helping women feel seen, supported, and empowered in every chapter of their reproductive journey.
Together, they explore:
- The emotional realities of motherhood
- The importance of culturally-rooted support systems
- The effects of political and economic pressures on mental health access
- Self-care for clinicians and care providers
- The role of somatic work and personal therapy in navigating life transitions
- Identity shifts throughout a woman’s life
- Ritual, community, and the power of vulnerability
This conversation is for anyone navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause—or simply the ever-evolving identity of womanhood. It’s a deep, nourishing reminder: you are not alone, and your mental health matters.
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