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Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?

Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Mood swings, insomnia and hot flashes can make you feel like a completely different person. Hormone therapy is one way a lot of women are treating the symptoms. Life Kit’s Marielle Segarra talks with Dr. Mara Gordon of NPR’s Real Talk with a Doc ... Show More

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Aug 13

If sex is painful, you have options

There are lots of reasons women may experience pain during or after sex. Whether you've just given birth, are experiencing hormonal changes, or are under a lot of stress, you have options to address the pain. In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to pelvic floor ... Show More

23m 55s

Aug 11

Feeling short on time? Do a time audit

Many of us feel overwhelmed by life's obligations — work, family, friends and relationships. In a culture fixated on busyness, time always seems in short supply. What if we could find more time for what really matters to us? This episode, Niro Feliciano, psychotherapist and autho ... Show More

18m 58s

Dec 2023

Sarah's Greatness: "Being with my family at Christmas stresses me out"

<p>Does the stress of family gatherings during the Christmas period weigh heavily on your mind?</p> <p>Listen to this episode as Sarah Grynberg reveals insightful strategies to ease your worries and tensions. Acquire practical techniques, embrace the present moment, and establish ... Show More

7m 17s

Nov 2023

Ep. 147 | Holidays with Difficult Relatives

Does spending the holidays with difficult relatives have you in knots? Are you anxious and stressed out just thinking about everyone being in the same house all at once? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can interact in ways that show love and respect for ... Show More

34m 49s

Dec 2022

When Family is Messy (Christmas Edition)

For most of us, the Christmas season means quality (and quantity) time with family!Family can bring so much joy—but it can also surface pain, resentment, and grief, among other unwanted challenges to the holiday season.Whether you’re hosting your extended family or traveling to v ... Show More

28m 22s

Dec 2023

Ep.95 Home For The Holidays or Home For Anxiety?

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food. But for many people, it's also a time for dreaded family questions. From your career to your love life, it seems like everyone has an opinion about what you should be doing with your life.In this podcast episode, we'll talk a ... Show More

1h 7m

Nov 2015

12: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

Feeling holly-jolly? Maybe not so much. In this episode of the Baltimore Annapolis Psychotherapy Podcast host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C discusses three reasons why for some of us the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year. Listen in if you've ever felt stressed during the ... Show More

9m 48s

Dec 2021

4 Things We Stress About & 6 Steps to Reduce Anxiety During This Time

Who doesn’t love the holidays? But we all know the most wonderful time of the year can be stressful. Whether it’s the stress of giving gifts, difficult family members reopening old wounds, heated debates with that stubborn aunt or uncle, it’s important to remain calm and stay pre ... Show More

27m 43s

Nov 2024

Listen To This Before Thanksgiving

Have you ever found yourself dreading the holidays because of family dynamics? In this episode, Whitney discusses dysfunctional family relationships during the holidays, the expectations we carry, and how to approach these situations in healthier ways. You will learn how to accep ... Show More

25m 3s

Dec 2023

Surviving Holiday Communication With Your Family 5 | 30

Holiday communication with your family can be rife with stress. But you can survive it by practicing Radical Candor with your nearest and dearest. this holiday season to avoid defaulting to Obnoxious Aggression, Manipulative Insincerity or Ruinous Empathy.Get all of the show note ... Show More

1h 6m

Sep 2023

Surviving Holidays with Family

Surviving Holidays with Family It’s that time of the year! Millions of folks will soon be heading over the river and through the woods, hoping for a special celebration in the coming months. In the spirit of good times, here are a few ideas on surviving upcoming conversation bom ... Show More

11m 49s

Dec 2024

Surviving the Holidays: How to Handle Toxic Family Dynamics

<p>The holidays can be tough—especially when toxic family dynamics are involved. In this episode I share powerful strategies for managing difficult family relationships and protecting your mental health during the holiday season. Learn how to set boundaries, identify emotional tr ... Show More

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