Welcome back to Reignite with Reet! This week we’re sitting down with Emily Heilman, a trauma-informed Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C) with over 18 years of experience supporting women and their families.

We’re exploring critical aspects of women's health and mental health, particularly focusing on perinatal mental health. She shares her journey of establishing Flourish, a practice dedicated to supporting women through their reproductive mental health challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of community support, the impact of political and economic factors on mental health services, and the balance between motherhood and professional life. Emily emphasizes the need for self-care among practitioners and the significance of creating a nurturing environment for both clients and clinicians. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the significance of personal therapy and somatic work in mental health, particularly during transitions like perimenopause. They discuss the importance of understanding bodily experiences and the identity shifts women face throughout their lives. The dialogue emphasizes the need for cultural support and rituals to honor these transitions, as well as the role of leadership in fostering supportive environments for women. In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of leadership, individuality, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for women. They discuss the significance of modeling humanity in leadership roles, breaking away from traditional molds, and the mutual fit in hiring processes. The conversation emphasizes the need for women to advocate for themselves in healthcare, the importance of expert care, and the healing power of vulnerability. They also touch on the resilience of women and the shift towards lifting each other up in a supportive community. Finally, they discuss the future of Flourish, a holistic healing space for women's health.

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