In this episode I am joined by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, MD who is a board-certified psychiatrist and writer specializing in women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry and a contributor to The New York Times Parenting section. On today’s episode we discuss the mental crisis parents are facing during this Pandemic. We talk about the increase in anxiety & depression during these times for parents and expecting parents as well. We also discuss something called MARTYR MODE that a lot of parents, especially mothers, go through. She shares with us tangible tips and things parents can do during this time of crisis.    Be a part of our community and follow us HERE www.instagram.com/bumoparent   Follow BumoBrain HERE www.instagram.com/bumobrain     To connect with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin click HERE  https://www.instagram.com/womensmentalhealthdoc/?hl=en             Her company Gemma Women:              https://www.gemmawomen.com   To connect with Chriselle Lim click HERE www.instagram.com/chriselleLim      Learn more about BVS (BumoBrain Virtual School) www.bumobrain.com    Subscribe to our weekly digest aka Bümo Digest https://bumoparent.com/   For listeners who would like some help dealing with Martyr-Mode? - Unloading the Triple Threat: How to Overcome Mom Guilt, Martyr-Mode, and Perfectionism.    Produced by Dear Media