125 episodes
How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz Seneca Women
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- Health & Fitness
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4.4 • 54 Ratings
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It’s safe to say 2020 was one of the most difficult years, ever, for so many…and these remain very challenging times. That’s why I’m here to ask you… How Can I Help? My name is Dr. Gail Saltz, I’m a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, a psychoanalyst, best-selling author, and I’m here to help. Join me every Friday on this podcast where you can ask your most pressing questions and get helpful guidance on topics ranging from coping with anxiety and mood, relationships, to family and parenting issues, to workplace dynamics, to dealing with Covid fatigue, and everything in-between. While it has been a tough time, you don’t have to navigate it alone. So… How Can I Help? You can send your questions anonymously to me at HowCanIHelp@senecawomen.com, and I will answer with specific advice and understanding.
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How to Get Control of Your Emotions
Overwhelmed? Consumed by Negativity? Saying Hurtful Things When You Don’t Mean To? Dr. Saltz Reveals How to Stop Those Runaway Feelings and Return to Being Your Nice, Normal Self.
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When All the News Seems to Be Bad News
Social media and 24/7 coverage of current world events is stressing people out—making them anxious, angry and sleepless. Dr. Saltz tells how some simple habit changes can bring relief.
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A Holiday Guide to Mothers-In-Law
How to cope—and keep your sanity—when your spouse’s mom tries to take over Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other festivity.
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Caregiver Burnout? Why You Must Put Yourself First
Caregiver burnout is a real thing and can result in depression as well as physical health issues. Dr. Saltz tells how to get past the guilt, resentment and fatigue, and make the situation better for you and the loved one you’re caring for.
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Crying in the Office? How to Stop It Before It Starts
Expressing emotion is not a sign of weakness, says Dr. Saltz. But if crying is hurting you professionally, there are some easy, effective techniques you can use to contain it.
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How to Love Your Body Again
Everyone has a body part they’re dissatisfied with, but worrying about thigh jiggle and tummy flab is more than just annoying—it can get in the way of a fulfilling sex life. Dr. Saltz advises a listener whose unhappiness over her post-baby weight gain is coming between her and her husband.
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Customer Reviews
Thank you so much!!
Such helpful, practical advice given in a nonjudgmental way. Dr. Saltz is a brilliant author and psychiatrist and her work is much needed during these challenging, uncertain times. She breaks down difficult and stressful topics in a way that makes me feel less alone and overwhelmed.
Lack of Internalized misogyny coversation
I loved this podcast up until the 9/8/23 episode. The feedback to the mom with body issues left out a huge conversation about the internalized misogyny of the mommy & beauty industrial complexes. The advice to “put on some lingerie and just do it anyway until you want it more” was not it. Seriously considering unfollowing this pod bc of this issue.
Heteronormative
Heard this recommended on another show so I thought I’d try it. The first episode I d listened to (just picked the most recent) “Loving your body” was so heteronormative I couldn’t even finish. It was essentially “so you hate your body? That’s fine because Most Men want curves; Most Men are attracted to XYZ; you should listen to your husband when he tells you he’s still sexually attracted to you.” I’m cishet and it was too much for me to listen to. It didn’t help that the first ad break was “the libruls are still gonna take over America, so what are YOU doing to prepare for disaster?! Buy whatever drivel we’re selling if you’re a True Patriot!”
I can’t imagine recommending this to anyone I love.