Imagine being 4-months pregnant with your first child when you find out your marriage is suddenly over. Dr. Sari Green shares how she survived devastation and found her road forward. Listen in as psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Reid, learns about her vulnerable, courageous journey of healing after loss.

Topics we Discuss:
*How she found the help she needed at the beginning
*Why being called "resilient" was so triggering
*Grieving the loss of her expected life
*How she has emerged stronger than ever

Dr. Sari Green is a physician with a background in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and western medicine. She is a single mom, certified life coach and general surgeon, now working non-clinically as a subject matter expert in CDI. She created Lotus Coaching to help women shift from surviving to thriving through big, disorienting life transitions.

With extensive experience around addiction, infidelity and high-conflict divorce, Dr. Green works with women who want to uncover the infinite possibility buried under the ruins of their dismantled reality. She provides 1:1 coaching helping clients release the past, reclaim the present and create a bright and beautiful future. Dr. Green can be reached at [email protected] or sarigreenmd.com.

References from Episode:
The Minwalla Model

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The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255

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Doesn't every parent wish they had a pediatrician for a close friend? There's nothing like a trusted guide to provide advice during those scary middle-of-the-night moments. 

For the next best thing, join Dr. Jennifer Reid in her conversation with  Dr. Kelly Fradin, a pediatrician, mother of two, and child advocate based in New York City.  She provides guidance and support to parents everywhere through her enormously popular social media content at @adviceigivemyfriends.

When coronavirus hit, Dr. Fradin published Parenting in a Pandemic: How to help your family through COVID-19 to help inform and empower parents. Her next book, Advanced Parenting will help guide families when their children face challenges whether related to a medical diagnosis, a mental health struggle, or a developmental disability. Additionally, she is building and growing a clinical pediatric practice at the Atria institute in NYC. 

More from Dr. Fradin
Newsletter
Facebook

Important topics discussed in this episode:
*Helping kids with anxiety transition back to "regular" life
*Advice for parents on how to manage screen time, exercise, and other activities
*How to discuss drug and alcohol use with teenagers

References from this Episode:
Book: Parenting in a Pandemic: How to help your family through COVID-19

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Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked

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Tired of judging your "good days" based on what you eat? Ready to stop the diet roller coaster?

Join Dr. Jennifer Reid in her conversation with Dr. Kim Daniels, PsyD, host of The Emotional Eating (and Everything Else) Podcast. Dr. Daniels is an Emotional Eating coach and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with a degree in Clinical Psychology . 

She has been working with clients who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating for over 20 years.  She combines Internal Family Systems and Intuitive Eating approaches to help her clients exit diet culture, make peace with food, and respect their bodies.

Important topics discussed in this episode:
*What exactly is intuitive eating, and how can you spot the fakes?
*How does Family Systems Therapy work to integrate all of you into an authentic self?
*What does Dr. Daniels think about diets? (hint: nothing good)
*How can parents can talk to their kids about healthy food and the perils of diet culture?

References from this Episode:
My Eating Parts Cheat Sheet
Diets Don't Work Mini-Course
Books: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach & The Intuitive Eating Workbook

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SAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

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Join Dr. Jennifer Reid in her conversation with Dr. Sujay Kansagra, the director of Duke University’s Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and pediatric neurology residency, He's the author of the book “My Child Won’t Sleep.”

He's also @ThatSleepDoc on Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube (and @MedSchoolAdvice for you doctors-in-training).

Important topics discussed in this episode:
*Changes in sleep throughout our child's development
*Best practices for new parents to help their babies sleep
*Common causes for insomnia in young children and teenagers
*How parents can help their kids reach their best through high quality sleep

Dr. Sujay Kansagra attended medical school at Duke, where he also completed training as a pediatric neurologist. Following a fellowship in sleep medicine at the University of NC in Chapel Hill, he joined the faculty at Duke. 

He specializes in treating a variety of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and parasomnias.  His prior research involves sleep pathology in rare conditions such as alternating hemiplegia of childhood and infantile Pompe disease. He is currently doing research on novel technology that helps with behavioral insomnia of childhood. 

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

SAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-27

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Curious about the many claims of health benefits from cannabis? Wondering if it could be helpful for you? Join Dr. Jennifer Reid as she interviews Dr. Meg Haney, PhD, an internationally recognized research scientist studying the effects, risks, and potential benefits of cannabis. She's also a mother who had to talk to her own sons about drug use. Don't miss it!

If you like the episode, please share with friends!

Discussed in this episode:
*Key components of cannabis: THC and CBD
*Evidence for use in anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain, as well as future studies she would love to do
*General overview of endogenous cannabinoid system in the brain
*Risky times for use of cannabis in brain development
*Cannabis use disorder and withdrawal symptoms

Dr. Meg Haney is a Professor of Neurobiology (in Psychiatry) at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. As the Director of the Cannabis Research Laboratory and Co-Director of the Substance Use Research Center, Dr. Haney is internationally recognized for her expertise in cannabis and cannabinoids. 

Dr. Haney’s research has been continuously supported by the National Institute of Health since 1999. She has authored over 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 12 book chapters, is an Associate Editor for Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, is an Advisory Editor for Psychopharmacology, and co-edited Neuropsychopharmacology Reviews 2018, Cannabis and Cannabinoids: From Synapse to Society. 

References from Episode
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Cannabis Information

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-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.

Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

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A diagnosis of ADHD in our child can turn the whole family upside down. In her innovative program, TEACH ME ADHD, Dr. Nerissa Bauer, MD, MPH helps children and their families discover their superpowers to help navigate challenges at school and home. Join Dr. Reid as she interviews Dr. Bauer about helping our kids navigate ADHD, anxiety, and other difficult experiences. 

Dr. Nerissa Bauer is a behavioral pediatrician and entrepreneur in Carmel, Indiana. She left academia in December 2018 after experiencing burnout. She currently has a part time behavioral health practice and has created TEACH ME ADHD, an online course for  families, She is also the host of the Let's Talk Kids Health LIVE show on behavioral health & parenting and is a spokesperson for the American  Academy of Pediatrics.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
What is ADHD? A child friendly workbook
Website and resource for Take NOTE

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Dr.  Jennifer Reid, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist and award-winning medical educator with a private practice in Philadelphia as well as a clinical faculty role at the University of Pennsylvania. She attended medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and completed her psychiatry residency at UCLA. Dr. Reid is a regular contributor to Psychology Today with her blog, “Think Like a Shrink” and writes and podcasts as The Reflective Doc.

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Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.

Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because o

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Many physicians don't even want to think about the possibility of being sued.  Facing a malpractice case can be one of the most stressful experiences we face. However, we can support each other by discussing this common event, sharing our stories, and finding ways to heal.

Join Jennifer Reid, MD in her conversation with Dr. Laura Fortner, MD, The Med Mal Coach, as they discuss her own experience of being named in a lawsuit, as well as how she found her way back to joy in medicine. 

Dr. Fortner is a board-certified OBGYN in practice for over 21 years, as well as a Certified Life Coach. She works one-on-one with physicians to help them during their journey through the difficult experience of malpractice.  She is also an active advocate for medical malpractice reform.

References from the Episode
Physician Litigation Stress Resource Center
Dr. Fortner's Facebook Group: We RISE in the face of Medical Malpractice

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Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.

Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255

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Intrigued by the recent use of psychedelics, such as LSD, MDMA (ecstasy) and psilocybin (mushrooms), in the treatment of mental illness? Join Dr. Jennifer Reid as she discusses this fascinating topic with Dr. Michelle Joy, MD, a psychiatrist at the  Sound Mind Center for Psychedelic Healing in West Philadelphia and an instructor of psychiatry residents in psychedelic treatments for mental illness.

In addition to her work at the Sound Mind Center, Dr. Joy also provides clinical care in serious mental illness, transgender medicine, and emergency psychiatry, and has a civil, administrative and criminal forensics practice.  She is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, the Director of Behavioral Health Emergency Services at her hospital, and teaches in the Drexel Physician Assistant program.  

Dr. Michelle Joy received her bachelor of science in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University in 2007, and her MD from Yale School of Medicine in 2012. She completed her Psychiatry Residency at the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship in 2017.  

Dr. Joy can be reached at [email protected]

References from the Episode:
Multi-disciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan

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-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.

Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255

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Physician moms are burning out. Navigating the complex health care system while parenting during the pandemic has been an enormous challenge, even under the best circumstances.

Join Dr. Jennifer Reid as she interviews Dr. Christine Ko, a physician and mother of 2 children, who shares her powerful story of her son's missed diagnosis and its lasting effects. She has taken the lessons she learned during this difficult journey, and wants to help others walk a different path. 

As parents, we are just trying to do our best during a truly overwhelming time. Dr. Ko generously allows us a glimpse of her own life, and shares a powerful message about not giving up.

Dr. Christine Ko is a dermatologist and dermatopathologist as well as a published author, with her recent book, How to Improve Doctor-Patient Connection: Using Psychology to Optimize Healthcare Interactions.

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-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.

Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255

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Join Dr. Jennifer Reid in her interview with Karen McMahon, Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce.  Karen began divorce coaching in 2010 after recognizing that the pain of her own high-conflict divorce while raising two small children led her on a transformational journey to begin helping others. 

We discuss common myths around divorce, as well as tips for navigating the painful conflict, anger, and distrust that may emerge. If you or your loved one is navigating divorce, don't miss this episode!

Karen is the host of the acclaimed Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, co-author of ‘Stepping out of Chaos: Turning Pain to Possibility” and creator of JBD’s exclusive 12 Step Divorce Recovery Program.

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-a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

Thank you to Brendan Callahan for the original music featured on the podcast.

Disclaimer:
The information and other content provided on this podcast or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this website is for general information purposes only.

If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that have read on this website, blog or in any linked materials. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services (911) immediately. You can also access the National Suicide Help Line at 1-800-273-8255

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