Have you ever started to cry at work and felt unable to control it? Did this cause you feelings of shame or embarrassment? Similarly, have you ever tried to comfort a co-worker who was crying? For many people, crying — whether themselves or someone else — can be an unwelcome emotional response while in the workplace.
Today’s guest, Alex Wills, MD, shares ho ... Show More
Oct 29
The Interplay of Hormones and Hope: How Menopause Impacts Mental Health
Are menopause and mental health issues related? For some, the transition can bring significant changes in mood, anxiety, sleep, cognition, and overall mental well-being. But how can you tell what’s menopause, what’s a mental health condition, and when it’s time to seek help? In t ... Show More
26m 49s
Oct 22
Bravo TV's Kari Wells on Managing PTSD and Trauma
What happens after the traumatic event is over, but your brain and body still don't feel safe? Kari Wells, known for Bravo's Married to Medicine, opens up about the severe PTSD she experienced after surviving a violent armed robbery. For months, she struggled to feel safe in ever ... Show More
22m 40s
Oct 15
Beyond ‘I’m Fine’: Navigating the Invisible Weight of Women’s Anxiety and Depression
“I’m fine” can be one of the most convincing ways to hide that something is wrong. For many women, anxiety and depression can remain invisible behind careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and the expectation to simply keep going. In this episode, host Gabe Howard talks ... Show More
19m 41s
Dec 2019
Mental Health in the Office: Difficult Conversations
How should you approach difficult conversations about mental health with your colleagues and boss? In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Amy Gallo, author of “HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict,” about when and how to disclose a mental health issue to your company. ... Show More
48m 20s