Media and Events

Kassondra was interviewed by NPR’s “Where We Live” to discuss her first and second poetry collections and the importance of maternal mental health reforms.

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Listen to Kassondra’s podcast, Keeping It Real, Mama!

Keeping It Real, Mama | Postpartum Support International – CT Chapter with Jen Vendetti Keeping it Real, Mama

In this episode of the Keeping It Real, Mama podcast, Kass interviews Jen Vendetti, board chair of Postpartum Support International's Connecticut Chapter (PSI CT). Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.Its mission is to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting individuals, their families, and support systems in all areas of Connecticut.Follow PSI: @postpartumsupportinternationalFollow PSI CT: @postpartumsupport_ctFollow Me:Instagram: @keepingitrealmamapodcastBookstagram & Writing: @keepitkassual.www.keepitkassual.substack.comTrigger Warnings: postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma
  1. Keeping It Real, Mama | Postpartum Support International – CT Chapter with Jen Vendetti
  2. Keeping It Real, Mama | Maternal Mental Health with Phoenix Health's Dr. Emily Guarnotta
  3. Grace & Grit | Postpartum Anxiety with Maria
  4. Grace & Grit | Down Syndrome with Courtney
  5. Grace & Grit | Adoption with Elissa

Kassondra visited her alma mater to discuss her first book, poemspartum.

Kassondra is available for poetry readings, open mic nights, book clubs, and additional events.