Dr. Asima Ahmad discusses the significant role doulas can play in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, highlighting the importance of clear roles and communication between healthcare professionals, doulas, and birthing individuals for optimal outcomes. Dr. Asima’s personal experience with a doula demonstrates the benefits of having tailored support fo ... Show More
Aug 21
Conquering Social Anxiety in College
Ever feel like your fear of judgment is holding you back from college life? In this no-nonsense episode, host Gabe Howard teams up with ADAA member expert Ken Goodman, LCSW, to cut through the noise and tackle social anxiety head-on. Discover how everyday moments — like dropping ... Show More
25m 1s
Aug 14
Schizophrenia Unmasked: Facts, Myths, and Lived Reality
What do you really know about schizophrenia? Guest host Rachel Star Withers — who lives with schizophrenia — takes us beyond the headlines and horror movies in this powerful, honest, and enlightening episode of Inside Mental Health. Joined by neuropsychologist and schizophrenia r ... Show More
30m 44s
Aug 7
OCD, Trauma, or Both? Understanding the Overlap
Is it trauma? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Or both? Can trauma trigger OCD? Can OCD feel like trauma? In this episode, Dr. Nathaniel Van Kirk, a ADAA member and leading clinical psychologist and trauma expert, joins Gabe Howard to unpack the complex relationship between t ... Show More
19m 42s
Apr 2022
Demystifying Reproductive Health: Egg Freezing, Fertility Treatments, and the Impact of Fibroids with Dr. Tiffanny Jones
In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our new life and creativity series by discussing fertility, motherhood, and birthing new ideas. Understanding reproductive health and fertility can be a complicated topic, and in this conversation, we’re talking about family planning options ... Show More
46m 33s
Nov 2023
The Hear Her Campaign with Dr. Wanda Barfield
This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I'm honored to have a distinguished guest, Dr. Wanda Barfield, joining us in support of the CDC's Hear Her Campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about maternal health issues and promote respectful maternity care. The CDC has ... Show More
22m 40s
Jul 2023
299: Why Unexplained Infertility is an Unacceptable Diagnosis with Dr. Marc Sklar
Dr. Marc Sklar, a.k.a The Fertility Expert, is a natural fertility specialist who’s been helping couples get pregnant for twenty years. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is t ... Show More
41m 15s
Mar 2023
132. How to Improve Your Hormone Health in Your 30s, 40s and Postpartum with Dr. Aviva Romm [REPLAY]
Happy March! I'm currently still recovering from laryngitis and so I thought I'd bring back some of my favorite episodes dealing with women's health. First up... Dr. Aviva Romm Dr. Aviva Romm is a world renowned midwife, herbalist, Yale-trained MD and board certified family physi ... Show More
50m 55s
Feb 2024
211: The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health with Carine Carmy, Co-Founder & CEO of The Origin Way
Research suggests that at least 32% of women struggle with pelvic floor health. But between stigma, a complex healthcare system, and a persistent myth that pelvic floor concerns are “just a part of life” after having a baby, many moms don’t seek the care they need. Today, I’m joi ... Show More
44m 10s
Sep 2022
The Myth of Normal and Toxic Culture - Dr. Gabor Maté
Today's guest is a brilliantly original thinker and bestselling author on addiction, trauma, parenting, and the social context of human diseases and imbalances - Dr. Gabor Maté. Contrary to mainstream medicine, he asserts that most health issues and diseases aren't individual pro ... Show More
38m 59s