Cybele Health Podcast

Zara Hajihashemi

Welcome to Cybele Health, a weekly podcast for professional women and working mothers who want to turn it all around and actually start feeling good. I’m Zara Hajihashemi, founder of Cybele Health, an AI-powered platform designed to help women like us reclaim our health, our wellness, and our sanity. On this show, we’ll dive into everything that makes us who we are—career, money, motherhood, love, mental health, nutrition, exercise, you name it. I’ll bring in experts and voices from all walks of life, tackling every question you’ve been asking, and probably some you haven’t.

  1. Episode 20: The Hidden Link Between Complex Trauma & Eating Disorders | Dr. Julie Anné Zeig Interview

    12/01/2025

    Episode 20: The Hidden Link Between Complex Trauma & Eating Disorders | Dr. Julie Anné Zeig Interview

    In this powerful episode, Dr. Dustin Weissman sits down with internationally recognized psychologist Dr. Julie Anné Zeig to explore the deep and often overlooked connection between unresolved complex trauma and chronic struggles with eating disorders.With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Zeig is known for pioneering an expanded framework that integrates attachment repair, trauma resolution, and eating disorder recovery—offering hope where traditional CBT and behavioral models often fall short.This conversation is part of Cybele Health’s sponsorship of the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, highlighting innovative approaches that transform both clinical practice and patient outcomes.⸻🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode • The real link between complex trauma and eating disorders • Why traditional CBT models lead to only 50–60% recovery • How attachment injuries shape emotional coping and food behaviors • What “Strategic Attachment Repair” looks like in real-world therapy • Why full and lasting recovery is absolutely possible • How clinicians can expand their treatment lens to support deeper healing⸻🧠 About Dr. Julie Anné ZeigDr. Zeig is a nationally recognized expert in eating disorders, trauma, attachment repair, and long-term recovery. She is a faculty member at the Mayo Clinic, co-founder of A New Beginning (Scottsdale, AZ), and the voice behind the educational newsletter:The Second Time Around: What Curing Eating Disorders Taught Me About Healing Complex Trauma.Learn more at: https://drjulieannezeig.comThe THE SECOND TIME AROUND newsletter: https://drjulieannezeig.com/subscribe/⸻🎙 About Cybele HealthCybele Health builds AI-powered tools for mental health providers to enhance between-session support, improve continuity of care, and reduce clinical burnout.⸻⭐ If you found this conversation meaningful:✓ Like this podcast✓ Subscribe for future expert interviews✓ Share it with clinicians, clients, or anyone navigating trauma or disordered eating

    35 min
  2. Episode 19. The Art of Evocative Psychotherapy & Hypnosis: A Conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig

    11/07/2025

    Episode 19. The Art of Evocative Psychotherapy & Hypnosis: A Conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig

    Welcome to the Cybele Health Podcast, where science meets the art of healing.In this episode, Dr. Dustin Weissman sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, founder and director of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation and one of the world’s leading experts in psychotherapy and hypnosis.A direct student of Dr. Milton H. Erickson, Dr. Zeig has spent decades teaching the evocative approach to psychotherapy — helping clinicians move beyond simply informing clients to truly transforming them through experience, metaphor, and emotion.🎙️ Topics we explore: • The difference between evocative vs. informative communication in therapy • How metaphors and lived experiences create emotional transformation • The concept of “orienting toward” and limbic communication • How hypnosis can be elicited (not induced) through the ARE model — Absorb, Ratify, Elicit • Integrating Ericksonian hypnosis into everyday clinical dialogue • The evolving legacy of Dr. Milton Erickson and the art of therapist developmentWhether you’re a psychologist, therapist, student, or curious mind, this conversation offers rare insights from one of the greatest living teachers of therapeutic communication.✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share this episode to support our mission of making mental health education accessible and inspiring for all.🔗 Learn more at: www.cybelehealth.com📅 Featuring Dr. Jeffrey Zeig | Hosted by Dr. Dustin Weissman🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts #JeffreyZeig #DrJeffZeig #MiltonErickson #Hypnosis #Psychotherapy #EricksonianTherapy #EvocativeCommunication #TherapistGrowth #MentalHealthPodcast #CybeleHealth #DustinWeissman #TherapyEducation #EvolutionOfPsychotherapy #PsychologyPodcast #MindBodyHealing #ClinicalPsychology #TherapistTools #Hypnotherapy #EvocativeTherapy #HealingThroughExperience #TherapistTraining #CybeleHealthPodcast

    39 min
  3. Episode 18: The Future of Connection: A Conversation With Dr. Adam Dorsay

    09/28/2025

    Episode 18: The Future of Connection: A Conversation With Dr. Adam Dorsay

    AI is rapidly changing how we interact with one another, but does that mean we're losing our ability to form authentic human connections? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Dustin Weissman, the chief clinical officer of Cybele Health and the president of California Psychological Association, sits down with renowned psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay to dive deep into these questions. Drawing from his work in Super Psyched, Dr. Dorsay offers expert insights and practical advice for navigating relationships and finding more meaning in the modern world. This discussion is essential for anyone interested in AI, psychology, relationships, and the future of being human. Connect with Dr. Adam Dorsay: Website: https://dradamdorsay.com Book: Super Psyched https://dradamdorsay.com/super-psyche... Social Media: @dradamdorsay SuperPsyched: Dr. Dorsay’s Award-Winning Podcast: https://dradamdorsay.com/superpsyched... Subscribe for more interviews: https://www.cybelehealth.com/provider...) Visit our website: www.cybelehealth.com Connect on social media: @cybelehealth #AdamDorsay #SuperPsyched #HumanConnection #AIandPsychology #PsychologyInterview #ArtificialIntelligence #Relationships #MentalHealth #Therapy #PodcastInterview #DigitalAge #Connection #Psychology #TEDxSpeaker

    38 min
  4. Episode 17: Mental Health in the Age of AI | Dr. Dustin Weissman on What Clinicians Must Know

    08/21/2025

    Episode 17: Mental Health in the Age of AI | Dr. Dustin Weissman on What Clinicians Must Know

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dustin Weissman — licensed psychologist, author, President-Elect of the California Psychological Association, and Chief Clinical Officer at Cybele Health — to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming mental health care.We discuss:The current challenges in private practice and mental health service deliveryHow AI is being integrated into therapy to support rather than replace human connectionInnovative ways AI can help patients and therapists between sessionsPractical strategies for incorporating AI tools without overwhelming clinicians or clientsWhere AI truly shines in patient-facing roles — and where to draw the ethical lineHow organizations like CPA and APA are shaping the future of ethical AI in therapyIf you’re a mental health professional, counselor, psychologist, or therapist looking to understand the opportunities and limitations of AI, this conversation is a must-listen.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of mental health, technology, and professional growth.

    37 min
  5. Episode 16. Not Your Mother's Marriage

    05/08/2025

    Episode 16. Not Your Mother's Marriage

    In this powerful episode of the Cybele Health Podcast, therapist Luna Zhang joins us to explore how professional women can break free from inherited relationship dynamics and create emotionally balanced, fulfilling marriages. Luna specializes in emotional trauma, self-worth, and relationship dynamics, and shares insights from her newly launched course on the Cybele Health platform: Not Your Mother's Marriage. We dive deep into the hidden emotional labor many women carry, how to communicate emotional needs effectively, and strategies for resetting roles in partnerships without blame or burnout. Luna also shares real-life client stories and exercises from her course that have transformed marriages by making the invisible work visible. ✅ Learn more and access Luna’s course: https://apps.cybelehealth.com LCSW therapist California License No.123504 💡 Topics covered: emotional labor, boundary-setting, miscommunication, marriage burnout, parenting roles🎧 Ideal for: professional women, working mothers, therapists, couples, and relationship educators Subscribe to stay updated on science-backed insights for women's health and wellness.#CybeleHealth #MarriageTherapy #CommunicationSkills #WomensHealth #EmotionalLabor #Boundaries #MentalHealth #Relationships #WorkingMoms

    38 min
  6. Episode 15: From India to Entrepreneurship in the U.S. With Aakriti’s Journey of Resilience and Growth

    04/25/2025

    Episode 15: From India to Entrepreneurship in the U.S. With Aakriti’s Journey of Resilience and Growth

    In this inspiring episode of the Cybele Health Podcast, we sit down with Aakriti, a bold and brilliant entrepreneur who shares her journey of moving from India to the United States, navigating immigration challenges, and launching her own business in a new country. ✨ Topics we cover: Aakriti’s personal story of immigration and adaptation The emotional and cultural challenges of moving to a new country How she started her own business in the U.S. Advice for immigrant women with entrepreneurial dreams Building resilience, self-confidence, and community support 🎧 Whether you're an immigrant, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply love real, empowering stories — this episode is for you! 💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from women breaking barriers in health, business, and tech. 🔗 Join Cybele Health: https://apps.cybelehealth.com📅 Book a session with Aakriti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakriti-agg-6b447921/📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybelehealth #ImmigrantEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #StartupJourney #ImmigrationStory #CybeleHealthPodcast #InspiringWomen #EntrepreneurLife #AakritiStory #FromIndiaToUSA

    45 min
  7. Episode 14: Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Anna McMaster

    04/10/2025

    Episode 14: Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Anna McMaster

    For this new episode of Cybele Health podcast I interviewed Anna Macmaster. This is her bio and the questions I asked her. Suggest a description for the YouTube video upload.  Copy+Paste the bio and questions from the above and then copy-paste the results in here. In this episode of the Cybele Health Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT, PRPC—pelvic floor physical therapist, women’s health expert, and founder of Amie. 💪✨ From her personal journey as a clinician and mother to founding a femtech startup, Anna shares the critical importance of pelvic health, the overlooked challenges of postpartum recovery, and how physical therapy can transform women’s wellness at every stage of life. 🎙️ Topics Covered: Why Anna chose to specialize in women’s and postpartum physical therapy The most common physical challenges after pregnancy and how PT helps Hormonal shifts and their impact on women’s bodies Posture and chronic pain in working professionals The true cost of ignoring pelvic floor health How digital tools like AI are shaping the future of physical therapy What makes her platform, Amie, different from traditional PT Empowering advice for women balancing careers, motherhood, and wellness Whether you're a new mom, busy professional, or simply passionate about women’s health, this episode is packed with insight, expertise, and practical tips to help you feel your best. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of women’s health, innovation, and digital care. 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell icon to get notified of our latest episodes! #WomensHealth #PelvicFloorTherapy #PostpartumRecovery #Femtech #PhysicalTherapy #DigitalHealth #AmieHealth #CybeleHealthPodcast

    42 min
  8. Episode 13 - AI & Birth Control: A Game-Changer for Women’s Health

    04/04/2025

    Episode 13 - AI & Birth Control: A Game-Changer for Women’s Health

    In this episode of the Cybele Health Podcast, I sit down with Sophia Yen, co-founder of Pandia Health, to discuss the future of AI-powered personalized birth control and its impact on women’s healthcare.We dive into:✅ What inspired her to start a company focused on AI-driven birth control solutions✅ How AI personalizes contraceptive recommendations✅ The advantages of AI over traditional prescribing methods✅ Ensuring privacy, security, and inclusivity in AI-driven healthcare✅ Overcoming challenges in developing AI for women's health✅ The future of AI in contraception and women’s healthcareSophia also shares real success stories, research insights, and her vision for revolutionizing birth control. Plus, we discuss how AI can help reduce side effects and improve the experience for women seeking contraceptive options.👉 Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the intersection of AI, women’s health, and personalized medicine!🔔 Subscribe for more episodes on AI innovations in healthcare!💬 What are your thoughts on AI in birth control? Drop your questions in the comments!#WomensHealth #AI #BirthControl #HealthTech #PandiaHealth #CybeleHealth #FemTechhttps://www.instagram.com/pandiamenopause/https://www.tiktok.com/@pandiahealthhttps://www.instagram.com/pandiahealth/https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophiayenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pandiamenopause https://www.facebook.com/pandiahealth/https://twitter.com/pandiahealthhttps://www.youtube.com/pandiahealthhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pandia-health/https://www.instagram.com/drsophiayenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sophiayenmd

    49 min
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Welcome to Cybele Health, a weekly podcast for professional women and working mothers who want to turn it all around and actually start feeling good. I’m Zara Hajihashemi, founder of Cybele Health, an AI-powered platform designed to help women like us reclaim our health, our wellness, and our sanity. On this show, we’ll dive into everything that makes us who we are—career, money, motherhood, love, mental health, nutrition, exercise, you name it. I’ll bring in experts and voices from all walks of life, tackling every question you’ve been asking, and probably some you haven’t.

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  • Creator
    Zara Hajihashemi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zara Hajihashemi
  • Show Website
    Cybele Health Podcast