In this episode, the X-Podcast team has a conversation about Postpartum depression (PPD). PDD is a mood disorder that can occur in women after giving birth. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Special guest Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Noelle Kristan discusses her work with PDD. She also talks about her personal lived-experience with PDD. Noelle provides professional and personal tips on how to manage PDD.  PPD is a common mental health condition that affects about 1 in 8 women. Many women are not comfortable sharing their experience with PPD and are reluctant to ask for help due. The team discusses why this is the case. This episode hopes to bring more awareness about PPPD and to help reduce stigma around PPD in hopes of supporting more women.  

In this episode the X-Podcast team discusses what Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with Seasonal Pattern is. They explain the difference between Major Depressive Disorder with Episodes and Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern. They explain why it used to be called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and what it no longer is. Xiomara gets into the details about MDD and the differences with Seasonal Pattern, She also discusses the symptoms, causes and treatment for it. Host Xiomara A. Sosa, and co-hosts JRoc have a relatable discussion about this topic and share some of their personal life experiences with it.