Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry Podcast Network

Emily K. Cabrera

Welcome to the official podcast hub of Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry! Here, you’ll find our own podcast, Paperclips & Periods, alongside episodes where our team has participated on other podcasts. Our goal is to spread education, raise awareness, and support each other in understanding mental health from a holistic perspective. Our expert clinicians cover a wide range of topics, including perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, healthcare-associated trauma, educational advocacy for neurodivergent individuals, neuroplasticity, and integrative psychiatric care. Whether you’re a mental health professional, educator, or someone seeking practical strategies for emotional and cognitive well-being, these episodes offer science-backed insights and actionable guidance to help you thrive. Discover, listen, and grow with Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry. Website: www.dualmindspsychiatry.com

  1. Jun 22

    Paperclips & Periods Podcast: I'm Not Mean, I'm Overstimulated: The Hidden Mental Load Women Carry

    In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC and Katie Krych, MSN, RN, PMHNP(c) dive into a topic that resonates with women everywhere: feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, and misunderstood. Through candid conversation, personal stories, and plenty of laughter, Emily and Katie explore the invisible mental load that many women carry every day. From managing households, raising children, navigating careers, supporting relationships, and juggling endless to-do lists, they discuss how overstimulation can often be mistaken for irritability, impatience, or being "mean." The discussion examines the cultural expectations placed on women to remain patient, available, and emotionally regulated at all times, while also highlighting the importance of boundaries, self-awareness, and self-compassion. Emily and Katie share their own experiences with stress, ADHD, motherhood, perimenopause, caregiving, and the challenges of asking for help when life feels overwhelming. Most importantly, they remind listeners that needing a break does not make you selfish, setting boundaries does not make you difficult, and asking for space does not make you unkind. Sometimes what looks like frustration on the outside is simply a nervous system asking for rest. As always, this conversation is not about perfection. It is about creating space for honest discussions, offering practical tools, and helping listeners feel seen, understood, and supported in the realities of everyday life. Paperclips & Periods airs on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network and supports Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, promoting emotional well-being and whole-person care. Learn more: www.dualmindspsychiatry.com https://dreamvisions7radio.com paperclipsandperiods@gmail.com

  2. Jun 22

    Wellness Wave Radio 6.21.2026

    On June 21, 2026, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC, joined Phil George on WCRN for an engaging conversation about home schooling, child development, and creating educational experiences that support curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning. Drawing from her own family's experience, Emily shared the home-schooling approach she uses with her twin daughters, discussing the structure, flexibility, and intentionality that guide their educational journey. The conversation explored how individualized learning can foster independence, critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning while allowing children to develop at their own pace. Throughout the discussion, Phil and Emily examined the science behind learning, motivation, and self-directed education, highlighting the importance of nurturing a child's unique strengths and interests rather than relying solely on traditional educational models. They also discussed the role of parents in creating supportive learning environments that encourage both academic growth and emotional resilience. The conversation expanded when a caller joined the program with questions about home schooling, leading to a practical and honest discussion about common misconceptions, challenges families may encounter, and strategies for determining whether home schooling is the right fit for their children. Emily emphasized that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to education and that successful learning can occur through many different pathways. As always, the discussion focused on empowering families to make informed decisions, trust their instincts, and create learning experiences that align with their values, goals, and the individual needs of their children. Dreamvisions 7 Radio: https://dreamvisions7radio.com Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry: https://www.dualmindspsychiatry.com

    Wellness Wave Radio 6.21.2026
  3. May 30

    Paperclips & Periods Podcast 6.10.2026: Financial Stress and Shame

    In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC and Katie Krych, MSN, RN, PMHNP(c) explore what it means to carry shame around money and why that silence can quietly shape so much of a woman's life, her choices, her relationships, and her sense of self. Money is one of the last things women feel permission to talk about honestly. Not because the feelings are not there, but because shame has a way of making people go quiet. This episode names that silence directly and asks what it would look like to start telling the truth about money, not to fix everything at once, but to stop carrying it alone. The conversation opens with where money shame comes from in the first place. Long before we were adults making financial decisions, we were children absorbing money scripts, the unspoken rules and beliefs passed down through family, culture, and circumstance. Messages like "we don't talk about money," "there's never enough," or "wanting more is selfish" do not disappear when we grow up. They run quietly in the background and shape behavior in ways that can be hard to trace. From there, they move into the real cost of that shame. Financial stress is not separate from mental health. It activates the same stress response in the body as any other ongoing threat, and when shame is layered on top of it, it becomes even harder to look at clearly or ask for help. They also discuss what shame resilience actually looks like in practice, including how to do a financial audit without judgment, what values-based budgeting means when it is used as a clarity tool rather than a restriction, and why saying a financial truth out loud to one safe person can be a more meaningful starting point than any spreadsheet. The episode closes with an introduction to financial therapy as a legitimate and growing field that sits at the intersection of mental health and financial planning, along with practical guidance on how to find a financial therapist and what to expect. It ends with three reflection questions for listeners to sit with: What money story did you inherit? Where does shame show up for you? And what financial truth has been waiting for some air? Paperclips & Periods airs on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network and supports Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry, promoting emotional well-being and whole-person care. Learn more: 🌐www.dualmindspsychiatry.com 🌐https://dreamvisions7radio.com 📧 paperclipsandperiods@gmail.com

    Paperclips & Periods Podcast 6.10.2026: Financial Stress and Shame
  4. May 30

    Wellness Wave Radio 5.24.2026

    On May 24, 2026, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC, joined Wellness Wave Radio LLC, hosted by biochemist Phil George on Dreamvisions 7 Radio, for an in-depth discussion on photobiomodulation and its emerging role in supporting brain health, cognitive function, and mental wellness. During the episode, they explored how specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light may help support cellular energy production, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote the brain's natural healing processes. The conversation highlighted the growing body of research examining photobiomodulation as a complementary tool for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, traumatic brain injuries, mood disorders, chronic stress, and other neurological challenges. Dr. Cabrera and Phil discussed the science behind photobiomodulation, including its effects on mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells, and how improved cellular function may contribute to enhanced mental clarity, focus, memory, and emotional resilience. They also explored the relationship between brain inflammation and psychiatric symptoms, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying biological factors that can influence mental health. Additional topics included the integration of photobiomodulation within a comprehensive wellness plan, the role of nutrition and lifestyle interventions in supporting brain recovery, and the potential benefits of combining innovative therapies with traditional mental health care. The episode offered listeners a practical and evidence-informed overview of how emerging technologies may help optimize brain function and support long-term cognitive and emotional well-being. Dreamvisions 7 Radio: https://dreamvisions7radio.com Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry: https://www.dualmindspsychiatry.com

    Wellness Wave Radio 5.24.2026
  5. May 30

    Casual Golfer Wellness Wave 5.30.2026

    On May 30, 2026, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC, and clinical biochemist and personal trainer Phil George joined Conrad Voellings on The Casual Golfer, airing on Dreamvisions 7 Radio, for a conversation exploring the connection between mental performance, brain health, and success on the golf course. The discussion focused on how golfers can improve focus, confidence, emotional regulation, and overall performance by addressing the neurological and psychological factors that influence their game. Drawing from her expertise in psychiatry, neuroscience, and integrative mental health, Dr. Cabrera shared practical strategies used at Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry to help individuals optimize cognitive function, manage stress, and perform at their best both on and off the course. During the episode, Dr. Cabrera and Phil discussed several innovative approaches to performance enhancement, including vagal nerve stimulation and photobiomodulation, and how these therapies may support nervous system regulation, concentration, recovery, and resilience under pressure. The conversation highlighted the growing role of sports psychology in golf and the importance of understanding how the brain and body work together to influence swing mechanics, decision-making, and consistency. They also explored how chronic stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and cognitive function can impact athletic performance and overall well-being. Listeners learned actionable techniques they can begin implementing immediately to support mental clarity, physical wellness, and peak performance. The episode provided an engaging and informative look at how evidence-based integrative health strategies can help golfers and non-golfers alike improve their health, performance, and quality of life. Dreamvisions 7 Radio: https://dreamvisions7radio.com Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry: https://www.dualmindspsychiatry.com

    Casual Golfer Wellness Wave 5.30.2026

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Welcome to the official podcast hub of Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry! Here, you’ll find our own podcast, Paperclips & Periods, alongside episodes where our team has participated on other podcasts. Our goal is to spread education, raise awareness, and support each other in understanding mental health from a holistic perspective. Our expert clinicians cover a wide range of topics, including perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, healthcare-associated trauma, educational advocacy for neurodivergent individuals, neuroplasticity, and integrative psychiatric care. Whether you’re a mental health professional, educator, or someone seeking practical strategies for emotional and cognitive well-being, these episodes offer science-backed insights and actionable guidance to help you thrive. Discover, listen, and grow with Dual Minds Integrative Psychiatry. Website: www.dualmindspsychiatry.com