Welcome to another episode of the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! Join cohost Angela Love as she engages in an important conversation with Ruthie Ayzenberg, a licensed psychotherapist in California specializing in maternal and perinatal mental health.This week, Ruthie opens up about her personal journey, delving into the transformative experience of pregnancy and motherhood that led her to dedicate her career to maternal mental health. Together, Ruthie and Angela explore crucial topics, including the profound impact of sleep deprivation on mental well-being, navigating intrusive thoughts, the role of medication in perinatal mood disorders, and much more.Ruthie also shares her passion for yoga nidra, a practice she has discovered to be profoundly beneficial for those struggling with diminished maternal mental health. Join us for an insightful and compassionate conversation that touches on the core of maternal well-being.Show Resources-Midwife RX-Ruthie's Website-The Na'Aleh Yoga Podcast-Angie's Website