Supporting Your Partner Through Infertility: What Helps and What Doesn't
A therapist shares how to support a partner through infertility: set check-ins, agree on privacy, validate feelings, and keep intimacy from becoming a task.
Podcast: The Impact of Eating Disorders on Reproductive Health with Rachel Goldberg LMFT, PMH
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
When Women’s Health Concerns Are Dismissed
“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,”
The Best and Worst States for Women’s Healthcare
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.
New Parents - Here’s How to Get Your Pink Back
“It’s [also] helpful because it can support someone who may feel guilty for not always appreciating their new role as a parent and who mourns the loss of their pre-parenthood self.
How Eating Disorders Affect Fertility and Reproductive Health
A therapist explains how restrictive eating, bingeing, and over-exercise can affect fertility, and why shame keeps people from getting help.
Postpartum Woman Applauded 'Sabotaging' Husband's Gaming Tournament
….with postpartum therapist Rachel Goldberg, LMFT, telling Newsweek the husband needs to “realize that supporting his partner and helping with the baby are far more important than a game, and that his priorities need to change.
Donor Siblings and Donor Limits: The Psychological Impact of Large Donor Families
A therapist explains how many donor half-siblings can affect donor-conceived people and recipient parents, and what to ask about donor family limits.
I Hid My Postpartum Depression - Here’s How to Get Help
“Postpartum depression symptoms aren’t always constant and can be mixed in with positive feelings or moments of intense love that deceive people into thinking all is well”
Celebrity Infertility Stories: How They Help and Where They Mislead
A fertility therapist explains how celebrity infertility stories can reduce shame and isolation, and where they set unrealistic expectations.
Postpartum Rage: What It Is, What's Normal, and When to Get Support
A perinatal therapist explains postpartum rage, how it differs from postpartum depression, and the coping strategies and treatment that help.
New mother on refuses to change baby's name despite sister-in-law's pleas
Fox News spoke with therapist Rachel Goldberg about a new mom refusing to change her baby's name due to sister-in-law’s miscarriage
Woman Shares Journey With Postnatal Depression As Seen in Texts To Own Mom
Woman Shares Journey With Postnatal Depression with Her Wwn Mother
What to Expect Emotionally During IVF: 5 Things Everyone Should Know
An infertility therapist shares five emotional realities of IVF, from long timelines and losses at every stage to the waiting, and how to cope.
Processing a Birth That Didn't Go as Planned: Self-Blame, Grief, and Healing
A reproductive therapist explains how to process a birth that did not go to plan, from self-blame and grief to when talking with a therapist helps.
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Postpartum Depression
A perinatal therapist explains five facts about postpartum depression, from why it is not your fault to how effective treatment can be.
How Infertility Affects Your Relationship (and How Couples Cope)
A therapist explains how infertility strains communication and intimacy, why partners cope differently, and practical ways couples can stay connected.
Sex While Trying to Conceive: How to Handle "Duty Sex"
A therapist explains why timed sex while trying to conceive feels like a task, how it affects both partners, and how to protect intimacy.