Education & Strategies for Empowering New Mothers
Helping parents, families, and organizations navigate the emotional realities of parenthood with science, heart, and humor.
Julia “Jill” Garrett, Psy.D, PMH-C
Licensed Psychologist | Mother of Two | Nationally Recognized Leader & Speaker in Maternal Mental Health
Books by Dr. Garrett
Blending warmth, practical strategies, and emotionally healthy messaging, these books are available for parents, health systems, and organizations.
M is for Mom
A Motherhood Feels Book
D is for Dad
A Fatherhood Feels Book
For bulk orders contact: motherhoodfeels@gmail.com
Hindsight is 20/20
A Motherhood Feels Podcast
Insights, stories, and lessons from seasoned parents navigating the ups and downs of raising children.
Film & Media
Dr. Garrett brings parenthood to life through film.
The Motherhood Chronicles
10-episode docuseries exploring
the unseen emotional realities of motherhood
Coming Soon
D is for Dad: A Kid’s View
Short film capturing fatherhood through her children’s eyes
Finalist at the 2025 Daddying Film Festival
Girls Glow
Group Program
A space for young girls to explore feelings, friendships, and changes while building confidence and discovering their best selves—growing and glowing together!
Speaking Engagements
Dr. Garrett delivers engaging, evidence-based presentations on maternal mental health, parenting, and family wellness for: Hospitals & Health Systems, National Conferences, Professional Organizations
Consultations
Through Motherhood Feels, Dr. Garrett partners with health systems and organizations as a consultant to develop programs that further support mothers and families.
Frequent Questions
What is a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder or a PMAD? Is that the same as "PPD" or postpartum depression?
PMAD = perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. Basically, it's any emotional challenge that occurs in the period of pregnancy or the year of so after having a baby. Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychosis. If any of these occur during pregnancy or postpartum = PMAD.
I'm pregnant and/or just had a baby...why do I feel this way?!
You are not alone! I promise. PMADs are super-common. They do not feel good. But, there are a lot of good things you can do to help yourself feel better.
What should I do if I need immediate support?
If you need immediate support, please contact this 24/7 resource
National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website
Dial 988
988lifeline.org
Do you have any maternal mental health articles or videos I can check out for free?
Check out our Free Resource section to get helpful information, links and videos.
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