In this episode we cover:

• Common emotional challenges people face during fertility treatment

• How fertility treatment affects relationships with partners and oneself

• Coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety

• Prioritizing mental health while staying focused on treatment goals

• When to seek support from a mental health professional

Many people have an all-or-nothing attitude toward exercise, believing they either have to commit fully to something they don’t enjoy or feel it’s not worth putting in any effort, explains Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, founder of Rachel Goldberg Therapy. 

Join Niki on Wellness For Life as she speaks with Rachel Goldberg, a therapist specializing in eating disorders and body image. Rachel explores the root causes behind disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, highlights critical warning signs, and provides strategies for recovery.

“Golden Child Syndrome often arises when parents view one child as their "best chance" at success, seeing them as a way to elevate the family’s reputation within their social circles or community,” explains Rachel Goldberg, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

If you can’t stop thinking about a stranger’s newborn or house renovations, consider what’s behind that impulse. “Start by getting curious about what following this person truly brought you,” Goldberg says. Why is it important for you to know the next step of their lives? Are you hoping they succeed or struggle? Why? “Identifying the core purpose behind these feelings can help you realize that this desire is about you, not them,” she says.

The chatter, often referred to as ‘food noise,’ is something we frequently hear about, but what I have noticed is that other rumination-related behaviors also seem to take a back seat,” said psychotherapist Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C.

Working with parents who've watched their kids sink into dangerous behavior, family therapist Rachel Goldberg said it's very hard for them to heal. She said parents must strive to find self-compassion and "separate their identity from their child's actions," no matter how challenging.

“It can feel defeating—like all the progress and messaging around body acceptance is ultimately meaningless." - Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C

One of the most common issues parents face from extended family members who might know better is unsolicited parenting advice, which can also be in the form of direct criticism, says Goldberg.

"Thin people also often have to field uncomfortable remarks such as, 'Well, you wouldn’t know because you can wear anything,' or 'It must be nice to be able to eat that,'" adds Rachel Goldberg , LMFT, PMH-C, and eating disorders specialist.