According to Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, PMH-C, a licensed marriage and family therapist, if a friend has gone through a miscarriage, the best response is simply to say you’re sorry. She advises, "Just saying you’re sorry is sufficient unless they want to share more.” While it might feel awkward to remain silent after saying ‘I’m sorry,’ it’s often better than risking saying something that could hurt them further.

Goldberg says, "It's important to stay off their phone and be fully present during this first meeting."

“This study highlights that individuals on psychiatric medications who used GLP-1s tended to disproportionately experience suicidal ideation,” Goldberg continued. “This could suggest that GLP-1s may impact how psychiatric medications work, potentially reducing their effectiveness and leading to persistent thoughts that might not have occurred otherwise.”

"One of the most crucial aspects of successful therapy is the connection between therapist and client. Research shows that this human connection is the foundation for why therapy works in helping someone to grow."

Self-awareness is our ability to understand our emotions, thoughts, and beliefs, and how they affect our behaviors. A self-aware person knows their strengths, weaknesses, and areas in their life that need significant improvement.

Choosing the right flange size and right kind of pump is an integral part of having a successful pumping experience, Goldberg says, but there’s often a lack of information on what pump makes sense for different people.

“Joining support groups tailored to men can help normalize PPD and reduce feelings of shame and isolation. Knowing that other men feel similarly breaks down walls and encourages openness,” she says.

According to Goldberg, men often cope by internalizing their feelings or adopting a more solution-focused approach, whereas women tend to be more emotion-driven and interested in talking about it often.

They discuss body image, eating disorders, and the impact of social media on self-esteem.

“An anxious attachment style can lead to feelings of abandonment, and ruminating can help someone feel closer to their ex,” explains Goldberg. “This can help them maintain control over sometimes intolerable emotions.”

“If during the break, the couple engages in similar contact (i.e. texting throughout the day, meeting up late at night after drinking for physical comfort, etc.), there won’t be enough space between them to help them make an informed and non-emotional decision,” explains Goldberg.

It boosts mood and helps alleviate anxiety, depression and stress. Physiologically, exercise increases endorphins, which are feel-good neurotransmitters that also can improve sleep quality and reduce the stress hormone cortisol.

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rachel Goldberg LMFT, PMH joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about: 1) binge and restrictive eating habits and how that can affect fertility 2) the reasons why disordered eating or exercise can cause fertility issues 3) the guilt and shame that go along with this these diagnoses 4) the small changes suggestions people can make to try to get them out of a destructive feeding pattern 5) her thoughts on ozempic and other meds that have been linked to increased fertility success and how that plays a role in someone’s habits

“Disparities in maternal mental healthcare have been an ongoing issue. The report emphasizes that mental health is the number one risk factor, yet for many, it is neither accessible nor easy to navigate,”

“Negative feelings for many with excess weight are often coped with through food. So, subconsciously feeling disgruntled with oneself will lead to emotional eating, sabotaging weight loss efforts.”

"No parent ever wants to find themselves in this position," Goldberg said. "However, the most sensible approach is to try their best not to react impulsively and to be as supportive as possible. This doesn't mean they have to approve of the relationship…

Feeling stuck in a rut as a mom is incredibly common, especially when the children are not yet in grade school. Part of the issue is that moms, whether consciously aware or not, see the benefits of structure in routine and how it helps keep their children regulated. This creates a cycle where, even if a mom wants to change things up, she ends up feeling it won’t be worth it,”

Though attachment style is often presented as fixed, in reality, it is possible to change your style.

Before you even get into the things that you want in a roommate, Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, founder of Rachel Goldberg Therapy, advises knowing the deal-breakers that would absolutely take someone off the table. “Identify things you absolutely cannot live with, such as a pet allergy or smoking.”

Goldberg suggests that increasing awareness through social media, sharing personal stories, and engaging celebrities in the discussion are some grassroots ways to highlight the inequities in women’s health care among the various U.S. states and the District of Columbia.