E45:Rattled-Motherhood, Identity, and Postpartum Depression(w/Dr Nicole Amoyal Pensak)

E45:Rattled-Motherhood, Identity, and Postpartum Depression(w/Dr Nicole Amoyal Pensak)

n this insightful interview, Dr. Nicole Amoyal-Pensak, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of 'Rattled,' shares her expertise on postpartum mental health, the neurocognitive changes during motherhood, and practical strategies for new parents and healthcare providers. Discover how understanding the science behind 'mom brain,' managing postpartum depression, and supporting mental health can transform the postpartum experience.  Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD, is a nationally recognized licensed clinical psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in anxiety, depression, and OCD treatment. She trained at the Yale School of Medicine, completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, and currently owns a private practice based in Monmouth, New Jersey. Dr. Pensak serves on the Expert Review Board for Parents magazine. #postpartum  #mentalhealth , #mombrain ,  #postpartumdepression , #motherhood , #perinatal OCD, parental support, mental health in healthcare, #postpartumanxiety , maternal identity, #postpartumrecovery  key topics Neuroplasticity and 'Mom Brain' Postpartum depression and anxiety The concept of 'matrescence' and identity shift in motherhood The importance of proactive mental health care Supporting fathers and partners in postpartum mental health Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Postpartum Challenges 03:30 Understanding Matrescence and Identity Shift 06:36 The Reality of Postpartum Mental Health 09:17 The Importance of Proactive Mental Health Care 12:25 Risk Factors and Common Experiences 15:30 The Emotional Journey of New Parenthood 18:12 The Impact of Motherhood on Relationships 21:19 Navigating the Transition Back to Work 26:22 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 31:40 Understanding Mom Brain and Cognitive Changes 35:42 The Importance of Support for New Parents 39:53 Addressing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 43:25 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Resources You can read her book HERE https://www.amazon.com/Rattled-Anxiety-Power-Postpartum-Brain/dp/1682689786/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NHUwRQLtCR4iSukiNp59Pb5PYd715x5fMY9QLxn-o7hl6A7_tZ7_Llr9hXQM6_Dr.RScOnGhvbGeb8mBBUtDn3aDwKp9Nv0V9p18n3alR7Ng&dib_tag=se&keywords=rattled+by+nicole&qid=1778527103&sr=8-1 Postpartum Support International: https://postpartum.net/  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.   © 2024 Muted in Medicine. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact mutedinmedicine@gmail.com

E44:Purpose, Money, and “Enough”-What Are We Really Working Toward?(w/Dr Jordan Grumet)

In this episode, Dr Jordan Grumet explores the true essence of purpose, how it relates to happiness, and practical steps for living a fulfilled life. He shares personal stories, insights from hospice work, and advice for doctors and anyone seeking a meaningful existence. Jordan Grumet, born in Evanston, Illinois in 1973, found the spark to become a doctor after a deeply personal event reshaped his life's trajectory. The unexpected loss of his father, an oncologist, ignited a passion within him to practice medicine and instilled a unique vantage point that later melded seamlessly with his financial expertise. This convergence of roles has spurred him to explore profound notions like wealth, abundance, and financial independence with a thoughtful and critical lens. Completing his studies at the University of Michigan, Jordan earned his medical degree from Northwestern University before embarking on a journey in Internal Medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. Presently, he serves as an associate medical director at Unity Hospice. With a profound understanding of both medicine and finance, Jordan unveiled his thoughts through blogging, specifically focusing on financial independence and wellness. This passion culminated in the launch of the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. His dedication bore fruit in 2019 when he was honored with the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast, followed by consecutive nominations for Best Personal Finance Podcast of the year in 2020 and 2021. In August 2022, Jordan's literary pursuit took shape as his book, Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life, was published by Ulysses Press. His second book, The Purpose Code, was published in January 2025 by Harriman House. Jordan's journey intertwines medical insight and financial wisdom, resonating deeply with those seeking a balanced, meaningful life. keywords #Purpose ,  #Happiness , #financialindependence ,  #Medicine ,  #Burnout , Life Fulfillment,  #PersonalGrowth , Purpose Building, Legacy, Self-Development key topics Redefining purpose as present and future actions Lessons from hospice work on life regrets The relationship between money, purpose, and happiness Strategies for doctors experiencing burnout Building purpose through small, intentional steps Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Purpose in Medicine 05:07 Defining Purpose: Beyond Big Goals 10:19 Lessons from the Dying: Insights on Life and Regrets 15:26 Building Purpose: Tools Beyond Money 20:17 Navigating Burnout: Finding Joy in Medicine 25:11 Financial Independence: Balancing Purpose and Profit 29:33 Steps Towards Financial Independence 31:29 Understanding Happiness: Meaning vs. Purpose 36:24 The Legacy We Leave Behind 38:26 The Fluidity of Purpose 39:50 Building Joy Amidst Burnout 41:48 Money as a Tool, Not a Goal 45:31 Teaching Kids About Money and Purpose   The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.   © 2024 Muted in Medicine. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact mutedinmedicine@gmail.com

E43:The Patient Beyond the Chart-Listening to What We Miss(w/Dr Sayed Tabatabai)

In this insightful interview, Dr. Sayed Tabatabai shares with Host Dr Saba Fatima,  his journey into storytelling as a physician, the importance of narrative medicine, and how authentic patient connections can enhance medical practice and prevent burnout. Discover practical tips for integrating storytelling into your medical career and the profound impact it can have on patient care. Dr. Tabatabai is a clinical nephrologist in private practice with Pulse Healthcare System in Houston, Texas.  He went to Albany Medical College for medical school, Tufts Medical Center for residency, and completed his nephrology fellowship training at Johns Hopkins in 2009.  He loves teaching (and is on the adjunct faculty at UT Health San Antonio), as well as giving lectures and talks to students and fellow attendings at many institutions. Dr. T, as his patients call him, is also a published writer, with his first book “These Vital Signs” published by Harper Collins in 2023.  Sayed Tabatabai's Book: These Vital Signs https://www.amazon.com/These-Vital-Si... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazlLZGpBWU9EY0dEQjNZMlhER3RKTks0Q2NUZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttUC1PRGZjNXJhZ3V0REhzWmw4Rjd6ZEhDMV9nMEQ5TnFhSFVqYkpjSThVVUlyY2l2WmxncWdJVFV5RXloM2VCWlJIZVFURzN0RTdHeVNiSzhOVjZxai1fMWR2QklTNFdiMGF6SVc2MndrU0tsVTRzVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FThese-Vital-Signs-Doctors-Tweets%2Fdp%2F0063291371&v=rJzuKf-57iU] Chapters 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU] Introduction to Storytelling in Medicine 05:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=310s] The Journey of a Physician-Writer 10:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=617s] The Importance of Narrative Medicine 15:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=910s] Building Patient Connections 19:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=1192s] Challenges of Time and Empathy in Medicine 24:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=1493s] The Balance of Empathy and Professionalism 28:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=1728s] The Art of Storytelling in Medicine 32:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=1965s] Navigating Patient Privacy and Ethical Concerns 33:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=1993s] The Impact of COVID-19 on Trust in Medicine 35:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=2108s] Humanizing Medicine Through Narrative 35:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=2151s] Criticism and Emotional Resilience in Medicine 38:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=2320s] The Shift from Social Media to Long-Form Writing 41:32 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=2492s] The Therapeutic Nature of Writing 44:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=2659s] Encouragement for Aspiring Writers 47:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=2872s] Hope for the Future of Medicine 52:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJzuKf-57iU&t=3131s] Conclusion  The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.   © 2024 Muted in Medicine. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact mutedinmedicine@gmail.com

42: Trained to Care,Taught Not to Feel—Do Emotions Blur Boundaries in Medicine?(w/Dr Jessi Gold)

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Jessi Gold explores with Host Dr Saba Fatima, the emotional landscape of healthcare professionals, addressing emotional suppression, mental health challenges, and strategies for maintaining well-being in medicine. She shares personal stories, systemic insights, and practical tips for fostering resilience and authenticity in a demanding field.  keywords #Healthcare [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthcare] ,  #mentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth] ,  #emotionalstory [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/emotionalstory] , #physicianwellness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/physicianwellness] , #burnout [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/burnout] ,  #empathy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/empathy] ,  #medicaleducation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/medicaleducation] ,  #systemicchange [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/systemicchange] Jessi Gold, MD, MS is the Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee System and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.  This inaugural leadership position encompasses all five University of Tennessee campuses, UT Knoxville, UT Chattanooga, UT Southern, UT Martin, and UT Health Science Center, and includes over 64,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff. In her clinical practice, she sees healthcare workers, trainees, and young adults in college. Dr. Gold is also a fierce mental health advocate and highly sought-after expert in the media on everything from burnout to celebrity self-disclosure. She has written widely for the popular press, including for The New York Times, The Atlantic, InStyle, Slate, and Self.  Her first book, HOW DO YOU FEEL? One Doctors Search for Humanity in Medicine came out in October 2024 from Simon Element and is a national bestseller. Dr. Gold is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. and M.S in Anthropology, trained at the Yale School of Medicine, and did residency at the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry, where she served as Chief Resident. Chapters 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ] Introduction to Emotional Challenges in Medicine 03:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=190s] Personal Experiences with Emotional Suppression 07:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=440s] The Impact of Medical Training on Emotions 13:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=789s] Shame and Vulnerability in Healthcare 22:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=1330s] Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Regulation 30:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=1836s] Grounding Techniques in Healthcare 39:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=2344s] The Mental Health Crisis in Healthcare 45:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=2727s] Changing Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals 47:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=2839s] Institutional Changes for Wellness 52:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLfEiR96LQ&t=3135s] Staying True to Yourself in Medicine resources Jessi Gold's Book: How Do You Feel? - https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-You-Fee... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkpqWkpSRXgyWWpNbVNxY2hzRTJHRE04NkJTZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuaGs3QmJsRnZGcHVMaUVsUG43YWE1Z2ZMOFJqc08yZm11U0loNDNJY0pwUTRpRkN3WjNtVExLaGttYVVkN3MzR2w1YzVwZTdNdlVUMFJDdTNoV01xUmFSaW8zeUZRNnVVMGZ1cFpDdUpOUHBneUd5Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHow-Do-You-Feel-Humanity%2Fdp%2F1982199776&v=oKLfEiR96LQ]    The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.   © 2024 Muted in Medicine. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact mutedinmedicine@gmail.com

E41: When It's "Just Part of the Job” - Trauma-Informed Care for Healthcare Workers(Dr Dena Hubbard)

In this insightful interview, Dr. Dena Hubbard shares with host Dr Saba Fatima her journey from disillusionment in medicine to becoming a champion of trauma-informed care. She discusses the importance of relational health, addressing burnout, moral injury, and how trauma-informed practices can transform healthcare for providers and patients alike. Dr. Dena K. Hubbard, MD, FAAP, is a neonatologist and NICU Quality Director at Cottage Children’s Medical Center (Santa Barbara, CA) and Director of the Cottage Center for Advocacy in Pediatrics and Education (CAPE). She completed medical school and pediatric residency at the University of Missouri–Columbia and fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at Children’s Mercy and the University of Missouri–Kansas City. Her work centers on trauma-informed care, quality improvement, pediatric advocacy, and physician well-being. She leads multidisciplinary initiatives to integrate trauma-informed care into neonatal practice, strengthen team communication, and redesign systems to better support infants, families, and healthcare professionals. Dr. Hubbard has published scholarly work in trauma-informed care and systems improvement and is a national speaker on trauma-informed leadership, neonatal quality, advocacy, and clinician sustainability. Nationally active in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), she serves on the Committee on State Government Affairs, chairs the Kansas AAP Public Policy Committee, leads Women in Neonatology, and is an AAP Trauma Informed Care Champion. She is also an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation.  keywords #traumainformedcare , healthcare  #burnout , #moralinjury , pediatric advocacy,  #resilience , physician wellness, systemic change, relational health,  #ace ,  #healthcare  systems  Key topics Trauma-informed care principles and science Impact of trauma and moral injury on healthcare providers Strategies for self-care and system change in medicine Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Trauma in Healthcare 10:11 Understanding Trauma-Informed Care 20:10 The Impact of Trauma on Healthcare Workers 29:39 Strategies for Implementing Trauma-Informed Care 31:57 Navigating Grief and Professional Responsibilities 38:13 The Importance of Mental Health in Medicine 41:25 Understanding Trauma-Informed Care 46:40 Personal Growth and Resilience 53:02 Resources for Trauma-Informed Care Advocacy Resources AAP Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Relational Health - https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/trauma-informed-care/ AAP ECHO Trauma-Informed Care Program - https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/trauma-informed-care-echo/ Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation - https://drlorna.org/ Relational and Trauma-Informed Care Center for AAP - https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/relational-care/ The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk - https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748    The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 'Muted in Medicine' podcast or its host. The information shared is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice.   © 2024 Muted in Medicine. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use, distribution, or reproduction of this content is strictly prohibited. For permissions or inquiries, please contact mutedinmedicine@gmail.com