Even Therapists Struggle: Kara Kushnir’s Journey Through Birth Trauma and Postpartum OCD
Mental Health professionals are not immune. That truth is at the heart of Kara Kushnir’s powerful story, shared in a recent episode of Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health. Kara—licensed clinical social worker, certified perinatal mental health professional, and author of Mama’s Thoughts—opens up about her raw, personal experience navigating pregnancy and postpartum during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chelsea is a nonbinary, disabled/chronically ill stay-at-home parent. As a passionate advocate for those too often unheard, Chelsea is always eager to dive into honest and open conversations with other moms about the messy, challenging, and unexpected realities of parenthood. Chelsea hosts Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health podcast and is a panel member on the Odd Moms On Call podcast.
Chelsea worked for 10 years in intensive-needs special Education and is still passionate about advocating for neurodiverse families. They also volunteer at a pediatric oncology camp as the planner & facilitator of their quarterly playgroup, serving the families of their youngest campers.