Popular Shows by Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association: Page 2

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All That Wheezes Is Not Asthma with Dr. Daniel Krich

Oct 7, 2021

55:08

Daniel Krich, DO is a pediatric pulmonologist, a specialist in lung diseases in children. He received his medical degree at Touro college of osteopathic medicine. He did a residency in Pediatrics at Hackensack Medical Center/Rutgers and University Hospital in Newark. He did his pediatric pulmonology residency at Maria Fareri childrens hospital in Valhalla, where he currently practices.

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Don't Worry So Much! Childhood Anxiety with Dr. Michelle Conti

Oct 14, 2021

1:02:01

Michelle Conti, PsyD received her doctorate at LIU Post’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program where she focused her work with children and families. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship specializing in Child Clinical Psychology and Developmental Disabilities at Westchester Institute for Human Development. Dr. Conti completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Early Childhood Center at Einstein where she was trained in parent-child therapy and early childhood development. Dr. Conti has trained in a range of clinical settings including schools, inpatient psychiatric units, UCEDDs, and outpatient clinics. Her goal was to experience the full range of development, from early childhood to emerging adulthood. Dr. Conti’s work with children, adolescents, families, and young adults centers on cognitive-behavior therapy techniques as well as a family-systems-based collaborative approach in order to increase positive family interactions and improve daily functioning. She has a private clinical practice in Oceanside where she offers individual, family and group psychotherapy.

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L'Orech Yomim: Filling the Void for Orthodox Jewish Seniors and Their Families with Rabbi Reuven G. Becker, MBA, MSEd

Oct 21, 2021

1:08:23

Executive, planner, author and speaker, Rabbi Reuven Becker formerly was responsible for the quality of all the long-term care beds in New York County under the aegis of the federal government. He has lectured on quality assurance, assisted in the delivery of the first geriatric medical residency, designed the first medical adult day program and the first clinical rotation for physician assistants in geriatric medicine. Most importantly, Rabbi Becker has been an advocate for caregivers and their families for over 40 years through many programmatic initiatives, among other accomplishments in the field of gerontology. Passionate about bringing state of the art information from the public health arena across the country to local communities to assist families meet the challenges of elder care, Rabbi Becker founded and directs the L’Orech Yomim /Center for Healthy Living, organizing seminars, authoring books and articles – topics ranging from healthy aging to end of life care - and providing overall information and referral guidance. The website www.lorechyomim.org contains a wealth of resources on eldercare, including the 2021 ebook download edition of his acclaimed sefer You Are Your Parents’ Keeper: Hashkafic and Halalchic Insights into Elder Care and Kibbud Av Va’Eim. A Musmach of Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, he is committed to advancing the role of cultural competence in health care delivery. Rabbi Becker shares his knowledge regarding Orthodox Jewish tradition and practice as they relate to health care outcomes with clinicians, academicians and service providers through presentations, roundtable discussions, and one on one consultations. Experienced executive, Rabbi Becker’s organizational development and operations expertise, especially in long-term care, ambulatory care and managed care, instituting managerial controls, staff training and in-service, result in efficiencies and improved patient satisfaction.

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Just The Facts: A COVID-19 Update with Céline Gounder, MD, ScM

Oct 28, 2021

55:12

Dr. Céline Gounder is the CEO/President/Founder of Just Human Productions, a non-profit multimedia organization. She’s also the host and producer of American Diagnosis, a podcast on health and social justice, and Epidemic, a podcast about the SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic. From November 9, 2020 to January 20, 2021, Dr. Gounder served on the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. She is a CNN Medical Analyst, and prior to that, was a frequent expert guest on CBS, MSNBC, CNBC, HLN, BBC, Al Jazeera America, MTV, Dr. Oz, and Oprah Prime. She's written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Guardian US, The Washington Post, Reuters

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Specialty Spotlight: Avishai Neuman, MD, MSc, Anesthesiologist

Nov 4, 2021

26:04

Avishai T Neuman, MD, MSc, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Sackler alumus of the class of 2006. Currently Dr. Neuman is the Medical Director of Centurion Anesthesia – an anesthesia group that provides services to over 100 ambulatory and office based practices in 10 states, primarily in NY, NJ and Florida. Additionally, Dr. Neuman has been an attending on staff at New York Presbyterian Queens since 2010 and is also on staff at NYU Langone Medical Center. He served as the Director of Anesthesiology at Peninsula Hospital center in Far Rockaway and as the medical director at a number of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) in the New York Metro area. Dr. Neuman completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center. Following his intern year, he was awarded the prestigious Nursing Partnership Award for his work and involvement in restructuring the Hospital Code team. He continued his residency in Anesthesiology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Throughout his medical training Dr. Neuman has been involved in research and has been published in the prestigious Journals of Anesthesia & Analgesia and the British Journal of Anesthesia. He has also presented posters and case studies at a number of national medical conferences.In his spare time, Dr. Neuman volunteers as a Reginal Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) physician, in Haztolah (RL) and serves as the medical director for Hatzalah Air, the aviation division of Hatzalah. Dr. Neuman resides in Valley Stream, NY with his wife and four children, where he serves as the President of his Synagogue, Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere (BKNW).

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What to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11 with Maureen Nemetski, MD

Nov 11, 2021

1:04:28

Dr. Maureen Nemetski is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician at Hackensack University Medical Center - Joseph M Sanzari Children’s Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. She obtained her MD/PhD from New York University School of Medicine, and completed a Pediatrics Residency at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, and a Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. In 2019, she joined JOWMA as the first chair of the Preventative Health Committee and launched our vaccination hotline and preventative health podcasts. She stepped down from her role as the JOWMA Preventative Health Committee Chair in May 2020, in order to devote her energies to the medical advisory committees of Yeshivat Frisch and Ben Porat Yosef, and the New Jersey Yeshiva Joint Medical Committee as it worked with Jewish day and high schools in and around Bergen County to reopen - and stay open - safely during this pandemic.

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Baby Teeth with Rena Kravitz, DDS, FAAPD, DABPD

Nov 18, 2021

43:27

Rena Kravitz, DDS, FAAPD, DABPD received her undergraduate degree from Barnard College where she graduated cum laude, and was awarded her dental degree from Columbia School of Dental Medicine. She completed residency training in General Dentistry at Kings County Hospital, where she is the Director of Pediatric Dentistry, and subsequently completed her postgraduate training in Pediatric Dentistry at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Kravitz has completed her boards in Pediatric Dentistry with distinction, and is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Kravitz is currently the Program Director of Pediatric Dentistry at Maimonides Medical Center, as well as a clinician and educator who has lectured on both regional and national levels. She is a mother of five and a grandmother.

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Playful Parenting with Gelly Asovski, LCSW-R, RPT-S

Nov 25, 2021

49:08

Gelly Asovski, LCSW-R RPT-S is a mother, grandmother and Yiddish speaking Child and Family Therapist practicing in Monsey, NY for the past 20 years. She s a Registered Play Therapy Supervisor and EMDR Consultant, bringing the best of cutting edge therapy to the frum community. In addition to her private practice, Asovski runs her parenting program, Playful Parenting, both as a 6 week heimishe telecourse and as an online yearlong program.She enjoys being a grandmother and loves reading, learning, traveling and having fun time with family and friends. Find out more about her work at parentingwithgelly.com.

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Specialty Spotlight: Jessica Jacob, MD, OB/GYN

Dec 2, 2021

14:58

Dr. Jessica Jacob is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She completed her medical degree at NYU School of Medicine and her OB/GYN residency at North Shore University Hospital, where she served as chief resident. She has won numerous awards including the Physician’s Recognition Award from the American Medical Association. Dr. Jacob has delivered more babies than any other healthcare professional at Northshore University Hospital, and she has extremely low C-section and complication rates. She teaches residents and medical students as well at Northshore. Dr. Jacob has participated in numerous television panels and medical conferences, and regularly speaks at shuls, schools, and community events. She has seven children and lives with her husband in Great Neck.

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Integrating Life and Medicine with Alexandra Friedman, MD

Dec 9, 2021

50:46

Dr. Alexandra Friedman is internationally recognized for her distinctive accomplishment of graduating at the top of her medical school class while simultaneously raising ten children, three of whom were born during her medical training. She has won many awards for her medical research, leadership skills and community service projects including the Emily Taylor Outstanding Woman Student in Leadership Award, the Judith Wible National Visionary Woman in Medicine Award, the Touro College of Medicine Dean’s Award, and the William H. Baily Memorial Pathology Award. Dr. Friedman has years of experience in medical research including working in neuroscience and molecular biology research labs at the NIH, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and The College of William and Mary. Her primary research interests involve neuro-immune integration and the impact of external stressors on physiologic responses. Dr. Friedman is a member of multiple professional honor societies including the National Pathology Honor Society and the Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Medical Fraternity. Dr. Friedman is an up-and-coming speaker for a wide range of audiences who share her passion for discovering and nurturing their unique calling in life in order to make the world a better place.

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Now Hear This with Catherine Geller, MD

Dec 16, 2021

44:57

Catherine Geller, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist. She is originally from New York where she obtained her medical degree at Columbia University. She continued her training in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan prior to specializing in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology with a fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Geller is now a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Cohen Children’s/Northwell/LIJ where she treats patients in the full spectrum of Pediatric Otolaryngology with a special interest in newborns, sleep disordered breathing and sinus. She is also an Associate Professor at Hofstra’s Zucker School of Medicine and her research including hearing loss in neonates and patient education were featured at national conferences.

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Post-Traumatic Parenting with Robyn Koslowitz, PhD

Dec 23, 2021

1:01:46

Dr. Robyn Koslowitz is a clinical psychologist, parenting educator, and the host of the Post-Traumatic Parenting podcast. Dr. Koslowitz received her master’s degree in School Psychology from New York University in 2002, and her Ph.D. in School/Clinical Child Psychology from New York University in 2009. She is the author of the Prescriptive Parenting column in Binah. Dr. Koslowitz is the founder of Post-Traumatic Parenting, which is both a podcast and social media community for parents who have ever asked themselves: How can I give my children a normal childhood, if mine was anything but? Or perhaps, our childhood was lovely, but recent events in their lives have left us reeling. After all, since Covid, we’re all Post-Traumatic Parents now! You can find the Post-Traumatic Parenting community on Instagram @dr.koslowitzpsychology and the podcast here: https://www.drrobynkoslowitz.com/podcast-2/ Dr. Koslowitz goes Live on Instagram every Monday night at 7PM EST, with Dr. K’s Story Club, where she models the lost art of reading books to children and teaches parents how to use books to help Little Humans learn to cope with Big Emotions and Big Problems. She also goes Live on Thursday nights at 9PM EST with Therapy Thursday, a discussion for Big Humans only about all things psychotherapy and trauma related. Dr. Koslowitz has been working as a licensed school psychologist since 2002, and as a licensed clinical psychologist since 2017 (NJ License # 5751). While at NYU, Dr. Koslowitz was privileged to serve as a research assistant to such prominent professors as Dr. Ester Buchholz (author of books on child psychotherapy); Dr. Carol Gilligan (whose book In a Different Voice revolutionized the psychology of women and adolescent girls) and Dr. Sandee McClowry (whose research on Temperament Based Teaching and Parenting pioneered empirically validated temperament based parenting programs). On a personal note, Dr. Koslowitz lives in Lakewood, NJ, with her husband and nine children. In her (copious) spare time, Dr. Koslowitz enjoys practicing martial arts, Spinning, reading, and playing with her children and grandchildren.

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Senior Wellness with Caren Redlich, MA, MSSW, LCSW

Dec 30, 2021

34:03

Caren Redlich, MA, MSSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in empowering her clients to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, and other issues. She started Senior Direct LLC., a senior care business that offers aid companion and nurse referrals, local transportation, and classes on fall prevention, how to avoid cognitive decline, and coping with Covid.

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Specialty Spotlight: Baruch Fertel, MD, Emergency Medicine

Jan 6, 2022

32:00

Dr. Baruch Fertel is the Director of Operations for the Emergency Services Institute and all of the Cleveland Clinic Emergency Departments. He has a strong interest in high reliability, process improvement, utilization, standardization, opioid stewardship and Peer Review/QA. Dr. Fertel is also Associate Chief Quality Officer- Regulatory Affairs for Enterprise Quality & Safety where he provides clinical oversight and leadership for Cleveland Clinic’s interaction with various regulatory agencies, as well as oversight of professional practice evaluation (Peer Review, OPPE, FPPE). Previously, he was Medical Director in the IT Division/ Clinical Systems Office with oversight over the Electronic Health Record (EPIC-ASAP) and other aspects of Clinical Informatics for the Emergency Services Institute and was also the Quality Improvement Officer for the Emergency Services Institute. Clinically, Dr. Fertel sees patients in both the General and Pediatric ED's. He is a teacher to residents, PA and medical students. He holds the academic rank of Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and was also part of the faculty at the PA program at Case Western. Academic accomplishments include more than 80 published abstracts, manuscripts and book chapters. In addition he has made numerous media (TV/Radio/Print) appearances locally and nationally. He is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) both nationally and locally, sits on the ACEP Membership Committee, ACEP EM Practice Committee and is Chair of the Ohio ACEP Government Affairs Committee. Dr. Fertel is also Medical Director of the Forensic Nursing Program at Cleveland Clinic.

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Talk Therapy: Aphasia Awareness with Avi Golden & Kaitlin Brooks, PhD, CCC-SLP

Jan 13, 2022

45:27

Kaitlin Brooks, PHD, CCC-SLP is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Supervisor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. She is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with experience working with adults with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in various settings. Dr. Brooks has published and presented on topics related to communication and swallowing disorders related to stroke as well as the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to the rehabilitation process. She is passionate about improving awareness of aphasia and other communication disorders and educating allied health professionals on ways to improve communication with individuals with a communication disorder, especially in emergency situations. Avi Golden is a practicing EMT and former Critical Care and Flight Paramedic with North Shore LIJ (Northwell) EMS and NY Presbyterian EMS. Avi holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology and has extensive experience as a practicing paramedic both in the US and with Magen Adom David in Israel. After experiencing a stroke in 2007 and resulting aphasia, Avi now educates the medical and lay community, and advocates for aphasia awareness. NYCOutdoorsDisability.comFacebook: NYC Outdoors Disability

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More Than Special with Ahava Ehrenpreis

Jan 20, 2022

51:00

Ahava Rivka Ehrenpreis, née Sperka, is the author of On My Own... But Not Alone: Practical Advice and Personal Stories (Artscroll/Shaar Press, May 2019), the go-to book for women on their own and everyone who knows them. She is also the CFO of the Lev Akiva Shamai Institute for Torah Learning. A contributing writer to Mishpacha magazine and freelancer for popular Jewish publications and websites, Ahava has gained an active following for her many first-person essays; indeed the responses to her articles on facing life's challenges motivated her to segue into authorship of books that guide us in navigating life's challenges. Her new book 'More Than Special: Perspectives from the World of Special Needs' (Artscroll/Shaar Publishers, October 2021) is a book on the world of individuals with special needs in memory of her son, Saadya Ehrenpreis, a'h.

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Cracking the Genetic Code with Brocha Tarshish, MD

Jan 27, 2022

1:03:32

Dr. Brocha Tarshish is a medical geneticist based in South Florida. She is a 2004 graduate of Sackler School of Medicine. She completed a preliminary year in internal medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in 2005, and then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital in 2009. After working in Obstetrics and Gynecology for a short time, she then completed a residency in Medical Genetics at Emory University. Dr. Tarshish is board-certified in Clinical Genetics and Genomics. After practicing full-time as a faculty member at the University of Miami for a few years, she began working as a Medical Director for the laboratory division of eviCore Healthcare. In addition to working for eviCore, she also works part-time as a Clinical Geneticist for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Dr. Tarshish also works as a Clinical Instructor at NOVA Southeastern University in the physician assistant training program. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals in the field of medical genetics. Dr. Tarshish lives in Miami Beach with her husband and three children.

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Specialty Spotlight: Sharon Stoll, DO, Neurology

Feb 3, 2022

44:33

Sharon Stoll, DO is a board-certified neurologist and assistant professor in the department of neurology at Yale School of Medicine. She completed her neurology residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, and her Neuroimmunology fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Stoll continues to play an active role in academic development and continuing medical education. She is an investigator on several international trials and currently serves on several advisory boards. Dr. Stoll has received numerous awards including Top Neurologist 2021, 40 under 40, Rodney Bell teaching award and is a national multiple sclerosis society grant recipient. Dr. Stoll also spent time as a medical editor at ABC News and is currently a medical commentator for several news outlets and shows including “The Doctors.” She has most recently served as the keynote speaker for the annual “Women in Science Symposium and is an internationally renowned speaker and patient advocate.

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Thinking Outside the Box with Miriam Leah Gamliel, EdD

Feb 10, 2022

1:24:39

Miriam Leah Gamliel, EdD is the co-founder and director of ATARA: The Arts & Torah Association, supporting religious women in the creative and performing arts. With ATARA she brought religious female English speaking artists together for community, performances and master classes. ATARA currently collates the work of observant female artists in the form of playlists and monthly news relating to arts work in the Orthodox community worldwide. Learn more about ATARA at www.artsandtorah.org. Outside of ATARA, Miriam Leah recently completed her doctorate in Jewish education with a focus on the needs of creatively gifted students and the overlap between creativity and spirituality. She has directed and produced theater, film, and extra-curricular arts programming, performed and taught in the fields of voice, acting, and dance, and writes theater scripts and children’s literature. Miriam Leah is originally from Pittsburgh, PA but resides in Montreal, currently working on her biggest challenge of mothering three young children during Covid.

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Early Intervention with Kaleena Chartrand Sethi, MD

Feb 17, 2022

58:52

Dr. Kaleena Chartrand Sethi completed her undergraduate degree at New York University and medical school at the University of Massachusetts in 2008. She then completed her residency in general pediatrics at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell and her fellowship in developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center/Northwell Health. Dr. Chartrand Sethi worked at Flushing Hospital Medical Center evaluating children with a variety of developmental conditions for several years. In 2021, she opened a private practice, Kaleena Chartrand Sethi MD PLLC, specializing in diagnosis and management of developmental and behavioral problems. Dr. Chartrand Sethi is passionate about helping families of children with developmental and behavioral difficulties understand their child's diagnosis, comprehend how this diagnosis was made, and learn ways to manage the condition in all aspects of the child's life. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in General Pediatrics and Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics.

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Gifted Children: The Blessing and The Challenge with Chana Ruderman, PhD

Feb 24, 2022

1:13:12

Chana Ruderman, PhD has been Principal of Torah Day School of Dallas for 19 years. She earned her doctorate at the University of Chicago and began her career at the college level, writing a book on Jane Austen and teaching courses at Colgate University and Cornell University. She then taught high school for a couple of years before focusing on K-8 education. A few years after Torah Day School opened, various experiences with gifted children led Dr. Ruderman to complete a master's degree in education with a focus on special education, and in particular gifted and talented education.

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A Good Night's Sleep with Doron Lazarus, CSSC

Mar 10, 2022

57:23

Doron is a leading sleep expert, thought leader, and author of two books. Doron is the founder and director of Executive Sleep Consulting, an online sleep practice specializing in digging deep to find solutions for hard to treat sleep issues. He is also dedicated to his community in South Bend, Indiana, where he serves as the spiritual leader for the Midwest Torah Center and has experience in education on every level. Doron is the proud author of two books, one on Jewish medical ethics, “Sources Revealed” and on Jewish mindfulness, “Don’t Mind If I Do” where he explores the intersection of faith, science, spirituality and psychology. He is a Rapid Transformation Hypnotherapist and outdoor enthusiast. Doron is a native of San Diego, where he grew up as the child of two medical professionals. After gaining his BSc from UCLA in psychobiology, his view of health and medicine was thrown a curve ball when he struggled with his own insomnia and was desperately seeking help for his condition. It was only when he realized that his solution lay within, and he embarked on the next 15 years researching sleep, psychology, and the power of the human mind. He cured his own insomnia and now helps people around the world do the same. Doron also gives talks around the country and is interviewed on magazines and podcasts many times throughout the year.

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All About Allergies with Tehila Saadia, MD, CLC

Mar 17, 2022

1:17:06

Tehila Saadia, MD CLC is a pediatric and adult allergist, board certified in Allergy and Immunology as well as in Pediatrics. She received her medical degree at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate. She continued on to complete her residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she currently maintains affiliation as a Clinical Instructor. She has published and presented her research and rare patient cases across the US and in Canada. Dr. Saadia is also a certified lactation counselor, and holds a special interest in lactation education and the immunologic benefits of breastfeeding. After taking a temporary leave from clinical medicine to focus on her family, Dr. Saadia anticipates opening a private practice integrating both allergy and breastfeeding medicine in Brooklyn, NY.

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I Hear You with Esther Fogel, AuD

Mar 31, 2022

54:58

Dr. Esther Fogel, a clinical audiologist, is the owner and director of Comprehensive Audiology. She received a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Texas and a Doctorate in Audiology from The Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She completed her residency in Audiology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center’s Hearing and Speech Center. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association. Dr. Fogel’s areas of expertise include diagnostic audiological evaluations, hearing aid fittings, auditory brainstem response (ABR) evaluations, cochlear implant evaluations and mapping, and fitting of custom hearing protection. Dr. Fogel’s mission is to provide a comprehensive approach to her patients’ hearing health care. In her practice, Dr. Fogel assesses each patient individually using the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and presents a personalized rehabilitation plan to fit each patient’s needs. Dr. Fogel lives in Lawrence, NY, with her husband and four daughters. While not working, she enjoys reading, playing piano, and cooking for family and friends.

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Specialty Spotlight: Alissa Bennet-Hersh, MD, Allergy

Apr 7, 2022

19:02

Dr. Alissa Hersh is a board-certified Allergist. She attended medical school at New York Medical College, and completed her Pediatric residency at the Children Hospital of Montefiore, and her Allergy and Immunology fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Prior to opening her private practice in Woodmere in 2012, she was a full time attending at New York Presbyterian - Columbia. Dr. Hersh cares for pediatric and adult patients who suffer from atopic conditions ranging from eczema and food allergies to seasonal allergies, asthma, immunodeficiencies and more. Her work-life balance entails running a private office while being a mother to four children and serving on various charitable boards in her community, including the Board of Directors for the Yoetzet Halacha of the Five Towns.

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Holistic Psychiatry with Adena Blickstein, MD, MPH

Apr 14, 2022

1:05:30

Adena Blickstein, MD, MPH is a practicing Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist in NY with a passion for mental health, public health, and children's welfare. She is a graduate from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health (2015) and completed her medical internship at Westchester Medical Center (2016), psychiatry residency at Metropolitan Hospital (2019), and specialty training in child/adolescent psychiatry at Westchester Medical Center (2021). With her skills, passion, and experience, she is focused on supporting, leading, and building progressive mindsets that yield systemic change in our currently fragmented mental health and educational system in order to optimize access and quality of care for children and families. Beyond her clinical skills, she possesses strong skills in communications, child advocacy, and community activism. She is a catalyst for empowerment for individuals and communities and uses her creativity and skills as a physician and mental health professional for targeted engagement on a mass scale. Dr. Blickstein is the founder of Teal Dragon (Tealdragon.org), a company whose mission is to empower and inspire families through collaborative and integrated healing among medical and educational systems as well as Meshugenamama (Meshugenamama.com) a movement that seeks to expedite familial healing through poetry, rap, and good old fashion educational entertainment.

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Not Easy To Say: Stuttering with Motty Grunwald, CCC-SLP, BCS-F

Apr 21, 2022

58:57

Motty Grunwald, CCC-SLP, BCS-F earned his Masters in Speech-Language pathology at Long Island University in 2003, graduating magna cum laude. He externed at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, where he worked extensively with patients with voice disorders. He then worked as a speech therapist in several clinic and school settings with children and adults with various speech and language disorders. Eventually, he decided to pursue Board Certification in fluency disorders. He was mentored for four years by Walter Manning, author of the textbook Clinical Decision Making in Fluency Disorders, associate editor of the Journal of Fluency Disorders, and (at the time) associate dean of the University of Memphis. Motty is licensed as a speech-language pathologist in New York and New Jersey. He also holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology (awarded by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association) and he is one of the fewer than one-tenth of one percent of speech therapists in the USA that is also a Board Certified specialist in fluency disorders (awarded by the American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders). He currently works at Ezra Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

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Za'akah: Hear Our Cry with Asher Lovy

Apr 28, 2022

1:20:38

Asher Lovy is an abuse survivor and Director of ZA'AKAH, which raises awareness about child sexual abuse in the Orthodox Jewish community, advocates for legislative reforms, and operates a Shabbat and Yom Tov mental health peer-support hotline.

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Specialty Spotlight: Bat-sheva Lerner Maslow, MD, REI

May 5, 2022

26:05

Dr. Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow is a double board certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist at Reproductive Medical Associates of New Jersey in Englewood and Jersey City, where she also serves as the Lead Physician. She has a special clinical interest in counseling single women about their fertility and their options for fertility preservation. Dr. Maslow also lectures and writes on the intersection of halakha and reproduction, and is frequently called upon as an adviser for questions related to hilkhot niddah. She serves as the Director of Medical Education for the North American Yoatzot Halacha Program and is on the board of directors of several organizations related to Jewish women and healthcare. Dr. Maslow graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College with a BA in History before attending the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she received an MD with distinction and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Maslow completed residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania and sub-specialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of Connecticut, where she also completed a master’s degree in clinical and translational research. She has presented her research in esteemed international medical journals, as well as featured national meetings.

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Well Fed with Dr. Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez

May 12, 2022

1:09:14

Louisa Ferrara, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with neonates, medically-fragile infants and children with a myriad of complex medical/developmental needs. Dr. Louisa has worked in numerous pediatric settings, most recently as a Program Manager and Specialist in Feeding and Swallowing Disorders at NYU-Winthrop Hospital, in New York. Dr. Louisa developed the NICU Feeding Program in this Level III NICU. She has since stepped down from this clinical position and now manages their NICU Dysphagia Research Team. The team collectively strives to provide clinicians with more evidence to support their practices, with the ultimate goal of improved care for this most special population of infants. She is also an assistant professor at Molloy College on Long Island, NY. Dr. Louisa completed her Doctorate degree in Speech and Language Pathology in May 2018 from Adelphi University. She received her Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders in 2014 through ASHA. She has earned specification as a Certified Neonatal Therapist in 2018, through the "NTNCB" (Neonatal Therapist National Certification Board), which she is also a board member. Furthermore, she is a Clinical Advisor at Innara Health, developer of the NTrainer. Dr. Louisa has published in high-standing, peer-reviewed journals; her research has focused on the swallowing mechanism in neonates under various conditions (respiratory devices, liquid modifications, feeding strategies, etc.), as well as the use of various diagnostic tools. And finally, she lectures nationally on various topics related to feeding readiness in preterm infants, dysphagia management, swallowing-respiratory coordination and early feeding milestone acquisition in normal and developmentally delayed children. Dr. Louisa prides herself on living a fulfilled life where she gets to positively impact the lives of infants and families through her care, education and research, as well as by making enough time to cherish each beautiful moment with her family. She is a proud Mom to her son Mario, and dog Sadie, and is grateful to be married to her wonderful husband Joe, who keeps her smiling through it all.

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Trauma Informed Care with Robin Gutman, LMHC, NCC

May 19, 2022

52:20

Robin Gutman, LMHC, NCC, owner of Monarch Counseling Group, LLC, offers professional counseling services to individuals and couples utilizing an eclectic approach that is personally tailored to each client. Robin’s approach is strength based and designed to empower clients. Robin is skilled in treating an array of different focus areas with much experience in working with children and adolescents. Now treating adults and couples, Robin is able to assist clients in effectively addressing affective, cognitive, relationship, and behavioral problems commonly associated with trauma. Robin especially enjoys helping clients enhance their sense of self worth, establishing healthy boundaries and healthy relationships. Her most recent trainings have included addressing intimacy challenges with religious couples and Imago. Robin’s view of therapy is strength based. She believes that clients are their own best resource and that therapy is most effective when a client is open to recognizing issues and willing to implement change.

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Healing Trauma Through EMDR and IFS with Elyan Rosenbaum, LMHC, NCC

May 26, 2022

56:18

Elyan Rosenbaum, LMHC, NCC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice. She specializes in working with women of all ages struggling with anxiety or trauma. Elyan is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two cutting edge, deeply transformative therapy modalities. Her practice, Rosenbaum Therapy, is currently providing online therapy via telehealth to all residents of New York and New Jersey. Visit rosenbaumtherapy.com to learn more. Follow Elyan on Instagram at @rosenbaumtherapy for all things mental health.

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Specialty Spotlight: Dr Alisa Minkin, MD

Jun 2, 2022

15:43

Alisa Minkin, MD is host of JOWMA Podcast which provides health education geared to the Orthodox community. Dr Minkin also produces the JOWMA Preventative Health hotline (929-4-GEZUNT/929-444-9868) and is past chair of the JOWMA Preventative Health Committee. She is a board-certified pediatrician in Oceanside, NY. She attended Johns Hopkins University followed by New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Dr Minkin is on the Leadership Panel of the Haredi Health Coalition which serves as a liaison between NYC’s Department of Health and the New York hareidi community. She has worked on numerous Covid-19 and vaccine related community health efforts in the past, including the EMES Vaccine Task Force. Dr Minkin’s public health efforts on behalf of the Orthodox community has been featured in numerous Orthodox media outlets including Mishpacha and Wellspring magazine.

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Gut Feelings: Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions with Dr. Beate Beinvogl

Jun 9, 2022

1:13:38

Dr. Beinvogl is an Attending Physician at Boston Children's Hospital and Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Beinvogl completed medical training at the Technical University of Munich Medical School in Munich, Germany, and went on to do residency and Fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center. Her clinical focus is on pediatric motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders and along with colleagues she has expanded the multidisciplinary abdominal pain program at Boston Children's Hospital. Her research has focused on identifying pathophysiologic mechanisms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), such as assessing the role of bile acids in pediatric IBS, as well as outcome research with a special interest in the multidisciplinary care of patients with IBS and other functional gastrointestinal disorders.

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Preparing Your Child With ADHD/LD for College... and for Life with Dr. Rachel Fryman

Jun 16, 2022

1:20:24

Dr. Rachel Fryman supports adolescents and adults with ADHD. Together with clients, she explores the impact of ADHD on relationships, academic achievement, job performance, and overall well-being. Rachel helps clients to identify and incorporate strategies to manage organizational and time management challenges, so that everyday is less stressful and more meaningful. In addition to private practice, Rachel is a social worker at Adelphi University's Learning Resource Program for students with ADHD and learning differences. She teaches at Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University and has experience in community mental health and special education administration. Rachel earned her PhD at Smith College and received advanced clinical training from NYU Silver School of Social Work. ADHD Parent Reading List 2022 General ADHD / Parenting Books: Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents Russell A. Barkley A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Function Impairments Thomas E. Brown Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey. What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life Dr. Sharon Saline ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know Mark L. Wolraich & Joseph F. Hagan Jr Executive Functioning for Children: Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential Peg Dawson & Richard Guare Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids about ADHD Ellen B. Dixon & Kathleen G. Nadeau The Organized Child: An Effective Program to Maximize Your Kid's Potential--in School and in Life Richard Gallagher, Elana G. Spira , & Jennifer L. Rosenblatt Executive Functioning for Teens: Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, & Colin Guare The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens: Help for Unprepared, Late, and Scattered Teens Sharon A. Hansen Focus and Thrive: Executive Functioning Strategies for Teens: Tools to Get Organized, Plan Ahead, and Achieve Your Goals Laurie Chaikind McNulty Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens: Improve Focus, Get Organized, and Succeed Allison Tyler LCSW Executive Functioning for Home: Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition-Revised and Updated: Tips and Tools to Help You Take Charge of Your Life and Get Organized Susan Pinsky ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Strategies that Work Judith Kolberg & Kathleen Nadeau Children’s Books: Mrs. Gorski I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets Barbara Esham Baxter Turns Down His Buzz: A Story for Little Kids About ADHD James M. Foley Mindfulness Activities for Kids with ADHD: Engaging Stories and Exercises to Help You Learn And Thrive Dr. Sharon Grand PhD Cory Stories: A Kid's Book about Living with ADHD Jeanne R. Kraus Young Adult Books: Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen With ADHD or LD for College Theresa E. Laurie Maitland & Patricia O. Quinn AD/HD and the College Student: The Everything Guide to Your Most Urgent Questions Patricia O. Quinn MD Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD Kathleen G. Nadeau ADHD Online: Additude Mag: Inside the ADHD Mind https://www.additudemag.com/ Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) https://chadd.org/ Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org/topics/adhd-attention-problems/

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Atzmi: My Body Is Not My "Self"

Jun 23, 2022

1:02:21

Marcy Forta EdD, MBA is the founder and director of Atzmi, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of Jewish girls through programs that improve their self-esteem, body acceptance, and reduce the focus on outward appearances. She specializes in eating disorder education, awareness, and prevention, focusing specifically on risk factors and prevention within the Jewish Orthodox Adolescent Female Community. She is also a Body Project Facilitator, and a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. Dr. Forta’s doctoral research focused on community healthcare stakeholders descriptions of religious and environmental risk factors unique to the Jewish orthodox adolescent female community. Community healthcare stakeholders include rabbis, teachers, principals, mental and physical health professionals. Her research was conducted over a period of several years and focused on the U.S. Midwest region. There is long established evidence supporting prevention programs and their impact, this being the impetus to create Atzmi as the evidence suggests that their efficacy is vastly improved when tailored to specific demographics. Her research forms the basis of the eating disorder awareness, education, and prevention programs designed for this community. Dr. Forta lives in Oak Park, Michigan. She is a lecturer, blogger, and sought after expert in the eating disorder field. Her personal website is marcyforta.com.

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The Fear Fix And a Bit About Tics with Sarah Chana Radcliffe, M.Ed.C.Psych

Jun 30, 2022

1:02:15

Sarah Chana Radcliffe is a psychologist in private practice in Toronto Canada, counseling parents, couples and individuals. Mrs. Radcliffe is the author of the self-help book “No More Tics” as well as the HarperCollins Publications “Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice” and “The Fear Fix,” and 7 other books on Jewish family life and emotional well-being, including her most recent parenting book “Better Behavior Now!” Sarah Chana is a weekly columnist for the Family First section of the internationally distributed Mishpacha Magazine. In conjunction with Jewish Workshops, she has produced numerous webinar classes on parenting, marriage, anxiety and stress management, and she currently runs a live, ongoing weekly family-life webinar series called “The Family Circle.” Sarah Chana provides daily tools for parenting, family life and emotional well-being on her Facebook and Instagram Parenting Pages, as well as through her Daily Parenting Posts Email List.

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Specialty Spotlight: Gila Leiter, MD, OB/GYN

Jul 7, 2022

26:09

Dr. Gila Leiter is an Associate Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and an Attending at the Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Sciences. She has served as President of Mount Sinai’s Attending Association and President of its Medical Board , and continues to serve on their executive committees, as well as many other hospital committees including the ethics committee. Dr. Leiter practices at Park Avenue Women’s Center, caring for multiple generations of women in a comprehensive and holistic practice, and has delivered thousands of babies including many second generation births. She sees many patients with complex medical, psychiatric, and surgical problems in pregnancy, and evaluates and treats recurrent pregnancy loss, infertility, and abnormal uterine bleeding. Dr. Leiter promotes compassionate care while staying on the cutting edge of women’s health and teaches medical students and residents to do same both in formal didactics and in clinical practice. She has received many awards such as Castle Connolly top doctors, Exceptional women in medicine, Metro New York Top Doctors, etc. She has four children, is a triathlete , serves on multiple medical and community advisory boards, and is honored to be interviewed for JOWMA.

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Psychiatry Consult: When Medication is Necessary with Dr. Tal Weinberger

Jul 14, 2022

1:04:21

Tal Weinberger, MD is clinical associate professor and outpatient medical director for the Department of Psychiatry at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. She also maintains a secondary faculty appointment in the department of OB/GYN. Dr. Weinberger completed her undergraduate studies cum laude at Yale University, and attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in cognitive behavioral therapy at the Center for Cognitive Therapy in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She is founding director of the Jefferson Psychopharmacology Specialty Services, a specialized outpatient clinic which provides supervision, teaching, and clinical care in the psychiatry department. She volunteers as a consultant for the perinatal psychiatry consultation line for Postpartum Support International, providing phone consultation to providers about questions regarding perinatal psychopharmacology She lectures and has several publications within the field of women's mental health.

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Listen Up! with Dolores Laskin, SLP/A

Jul 21, 2022

1:09:52

Dolores Laskin, SLP/A, is a speech pathologist and audiologist and has over 25 years of experience. She is Director of Related Services @ MKSALLC. She treats clients from birth to early adulthood with a variety of diagnoses and communication disorders.

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If You Save One Life: Suicide Prevention with Dr Lia Gaggino

Aug 4, 2022

1:09:38

Dr. Gaggino is a primary care pediatrician practicing on the west side of Michigan for over 30 years. From 2015 to 2020, she served as the Kalamazoo based Bronson Healthcare System Medical Director of Behavioral Health implementing Zero Suicide practices and building integrated behavioral health in primary care. Knowing that the emotional well-being of children is at the core of their total health, Dr. Gaggino has partnered with other professionals to develop processes and protocols to strengthen cross-disciplinary diagnostic and behavioral healthcare models, and when given the opportunity to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, has always come to a better, more comprehensive care solution for patients. Dr. Gaggino is the founder of Medical Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC offering support to clinicians and systems and the host of the Pediatric Meltdown podcast featuring experts on children’s emotional well-being. She currently sits on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Board of Directors, partners closely with the Michigan Chapter of the AAP and is a consultant to the University of Michigan MC3 child psychiatry access program. www.medicalbhs.com This is something all parents should watch!!! Why you should ask: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teen-suicide/art-20044308 AAP Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/blueprint-for-youth-suicide-prevention/ NIMH ASQ Toolkit: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research-conducted-at-nimh/asq-toolkit-materials American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP: What Parents should Know: https://afsp.org/teens-and-suicide-what-parents-should-know Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth: https://www.thetrevorproject.org Healthy Children AAP site: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Signs-your-Teen-May-Need-More-Support.aspx? ga=2.211488725.1523782614.1655308108-1489161112.1653328982& gl=1*e4kg7* ga*MTQ4OTE2MTExMi4xNjUzMzI4OTgy* ga FD9D3XZVQQ*MTY1NTMzOTQ2OC4yMC4xLjE2NTUzMzk3NTQuMA.. Mayo Clinic - what parents need to know: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teen-suicide/art-20044308 The Zero Suicide Framework: www.zerosuicide.org Counseling on Access to Lethal Means safety: CALM https://www.sprc.org/resources-programs/calm-counseling-access-lethal-means

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Screen Time: Digital Citizenship with Eli Shapiro, EdD, LCSW

Aug 11, 2022

1:23:46

Eli Shapiro, EdD, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project (thedigitalcitizenship.com), an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library. Dr. Shapiro is a graduate of the Azrieli school of Jewish Education and Administration, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Touro College and holds two licenses in school administration through the Queens College post graduate Educational Leadership Program. Dr. Shapiro has presented to thousands of parents, school faculty and mental health professionals in communities across North America, and has lectured for internationally recognized organizations including, Agudath Israel of America, Consortium of Jewish Day Schools, International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchim, Nefesh International, The Orthodox Union, Prizmah - Center for Jewish Day Schools, Project Inspire, Torah Umesorah and Yeshiva University. Dr. Shapiro is an expert on the social and emotional functioning of families and leads numerous studies on Jewish families and technology. For more information, visit elishapiro.com.

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Polio In The US- What's Going On? with Dr. Eli Rosenberg

Aug 18, 2022

51:07

Dr. Rosenberg is an infectious disease epidemiologist and the Deputy Director for Science in the Office of Public Health, at the New York State Department of Health. He is also an associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University at Albany School of Public Health, State University of New York, and has been a guest scientist with the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. He is author of over 170 peer-reviewed publications, including studies in the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA.

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It Takes A Village- Advocating for Inclusion with Esti Schiffmiller

Aug 25, 2022

1:09:20

Esti is a seasoned advocate and quiet trailblazer in her community. She is a former teacher, a writer, a consultant, a case manager, but first and foremost- she is a mother. Esti has worked tirelessly with non profit and other community leaders to try to change the communal conversation and reduce stigma for children with invisible disabilities. As a passionate and fearless advocate for inclusion, Esti is a resource to other families and organizations. Her goal is to make sure that no one struggles through the difficult journey of raising a child with ASD alone. Esti believes that with increased awareness about autism, there are many opportunities for greater inclusion and lifelong success. As a gifted child who struggled through the school system herself, she is seeking to raise awareness in order to help others. (In her spare time, she enjoys reading, singing/songwriting, performing, and comedy writing with her adorable and creative children.)

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Specialty Spotlight: Dr. Seymour Huberfeld

Sep 1, 2022

49:05

Dr. Seymour Huberfeld is a graduate of Yeshiva University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate training at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and was Chief Medical Resident from 1991-1992. This was followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at LIJ. Dr. Huberfeld has a particular focus on sleep disorders and has promoted the use of home sleep testing to facilitate the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Huberfeld, his wife Lori, and their children live in Lawrence, New York and are active members of their local synagogue organizations. Dr. Huberfeld maintains an active role in the education of medical students and is an active member of the teaching faculty of the Zucker Hofstra Medical School. He is a member of the Academy of Medical Educators at the Zucker/Hofstra School of Medicine. Dr. Huberfeld is dedicated to the highest ethical standards in medicine and to providing an uncompromising level of care to all of his patients. Mission Statement: To provide the best of academic oriented medicine in a patient friendly environment.

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REACH for Better Mental Health For Our Children with Dr. Peter Jensen

Sep 8, 2022

1:03:49

Dr. Jensen is the Board Chair of the REACH Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization he founded in 2006. From 1999-2009 he served at the National Institute of Mental Health as the Associate Director for Child Adolescent Mental Health Research. He then moved to Columbia University to assume an endowed professorship in the Department of Psychiatry, where he directed the Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health. Leaving New York in 2009 he joined Mayo Clinic’s Department of Psychiatry Psychology to lead the Division of Child Psychiatry Psychology, eventually becoming the Vice-Chair of the Department (Research). In 2014 he was appointed Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, moving to Adjunct Professor in 2018. Dr. Jensen was the lead NIMH investigator on the Multimodal Treatment of ADHD study (MTA) and served on other multi-site NIMH national studies. He has held many national offices, including President of the International Society for Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Secretary and Council Member (American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry), and as member of CHADD’s Board and Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Jensen has authored/edited over 300 peer reviewed articles and chapters and 20 books. He has received many awards for research and teaching from multiple national organizations, including the Hall of Fame award from CHADD, the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry, the Society for Child Psychiatric Nursing, and NAMI.

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A School Psychologist Speaks Her Mind with Dr. Elana Dumont

Sep 15, 2022

1:02:52

"I am trained to work with young children though adulthood treating issues such as anxiety and depression. In addition I provide parent coaching to support parents in their developing strong relationships with their children. I am also trained to treat women struggling with pre and post natal challenges. I utilize an integrated approach using evidence based treatments that include CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy), mindfulness, exposure treatment, and parent management training. I also believe in the validity of psychodynamic therapy and building a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients. I also work as a school psychologist at a private school in NYC. I understand the inner workings of school-related stress and can be particularly helpful in parenting strategies and developing coping skills for managing school-related anxiety and social dynamics. In addition to my clinical work, I serve on the Medical Advisory Board at Lauren Bongiorno's Health Coaching for People with Diabetes. As a type 1 diabetic myself, I understand the unique challenges of living with chronic illness and value the commitment I have made in supporting those struggling with their mental health. "

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Partners on the Road to Health: A Homeopath and A Pediatrician Discuss Healing

Sep 22, 2022

1:06:17

"We take so much more on our journeys than just our profession. While homeopathy forms the basis of my professional education, I added many other tools over the years. I have gained a lot of perspectives and insights from books, studies, meetings with my patients and conversations with colleagues. All of these have allowed me to create my own individual way when meeting patients and practitioners. My approach is both practical and spiritual, and is based on my deep belief that we can all grow and learn." - Rivka Klein-de Graaf https://rivkaklein.com/about-me/

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First Do No Harm with Dr Christy Huff

Sep 29, 2022

52:54

Christy Huff, MD, is a cardiologist and director of Benzodiazepine Information Coalition, a nonprofit that educates about the adverse effects of prescribed benzodiazepines. Dr. Huff attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern where she graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed an internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a cardiology fellowship at U.T. Southwestern, with a focus in advanced cardiovascular imaging and noninvasive cardiology. Dr. Huff is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and was a private practice cardiologist in Fort Worth,Texas until 2011, when she became a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her daughter. Dr. Huff speaks and writes frequently about her lived experience with benzodiazepines. In 2015, she experienced adverse effects after three weeks of prescribed Xanax for insomnia. Over a three-year period, she slowly tapered off benzodiazepines utilizing Valium, and suffered protracted and disabling symptoms. Her personal experience led her to realize the serious risks of these medications and the potential severity of benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome, neither of which were emphasized during her medical training. Dr. Huff specifically advocates for better education of physicians regarding the adverse effects of benzodiazepines and how to safely taper patients off these medications. Her research interests include patient-centered benzodiazepine deprescribing and benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction (BIND). In addition to her work at BIC, Dr. Huff is a member of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse’s Benzodiazepine Action Work Group.

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Specialty Spotlight: Eliza “Shevie” Kassai, MD, General/Trauma Surgery

Oct 6, 2022

35:41

Eliza “Shevie” Kassai, MD is a general and trauma surgeon in Denver Colorado. She is a graduate of Bais Yaakov of Denver and Stern College for Women. Following a 2 year post baccalaureate research fellowship at the NIH, she attended medical school at the Technion in Israel with induction into the Gold Humanism Society. She returned to Denver to complete her residency training in General Surgery at the University of Colorado. She completed a Research Fellowship in Trauma Surgery during her training and her research has been published in multiple medical journals including the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Injury, and the American Surgeon. She lives with her husband and three children in Denver. She is involved in many organizations within the local Frum community. Dr. Kassai loves skiing, running, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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Chronic Pain In Children: It's Not All In Your Head with Dr. Jennifer Weiss

Oct 13, 2022

52:51

Jennifer E. Weiss, M.D., is a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist. She graduated from St George’s University School of Medicine and completed a pediatric residency and fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Schneider Children’s Hospital/LIJMC. She is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Weiss specializes in juvenile arthritis, Lyme arthritis, vasculitis, lupus, fever/autoinflammatory syndromes and pediatric pain syndromes. Her research interests include clinical research on juvenile arthritis, chronic musculoskeletal pain and quality improvement. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and serves on the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance Steering Committee and is Vice-Chair of the CARRA Pain Sub-Committee. She is also on the Pediatric Rheumatology Care and Outcome Improvement Network Steering Committee and has served on the NJ Board of the Arthritis Foundation. She has served as site principal investigator on many clinical trials and quality improvement studies. Philosophy Of Care: "My care philosophy mirrors the mission and vision of Hackensack Meridian Health. I aim to listen to patients, make the correct diagnosis, and use shared decision making to come up with a treatment plan. It is incredibly rewarding to help diagnose and treat patients with rare diseases so they can live active, pain-free lives."

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Food For Thought with Anna Sherman

Oct 27, 2022

1:11:39

Compassionate, straight-forward and down-to-earth, Anna Sherman is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Maternal Mental Health Practitioner who works with individuals, couples and families. With a strong passion for self-help and wellness, Anna offers support as clients build on their strengths and continue to move forward in their lives. Anna holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and uses a variety of therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs of her clients. She is specially trained and has experience in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling, Family Systems, Bowen Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Meditation. Her treatment specializations include anxiety/depression, dating and relationships, couples counselling, family counselling, parenting support, perinatal support, separation and divorce, work and career issues, stress management and conflict resolution. Anna enjoys providing classes and lectures on mental health and wellness and supervising Psychotherapy students. Anna uses a client-centered and collaborative approach, helping clients find the root of their challenges and ultimately gaining the skills to help themselves. Most importantly, her compassionate, down-to-earth personality and warm sense of humour provide a calm, safe and nurturing environment for clients to grow, change and heal.

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Specialty Spotlight: Esther Libman, Family Medicine Physician

Nov 3, 2022

26:30

Dr Esther R. Libman, Hon. B.Sc M.D. is a family medicine physician with a full time family practice in Thornhill, Canada since 1982. She attended University of Toronto for Medical School and continued at University of Toronto’s family medicine residency program. She then obtained her Fellowship of the College of Family Medicine. She worked regular shifts in the emergency department of North York General Hospital from 1982 to 1994 and has continued to attend family practice rounds at NYGH with admitting privileges for newborn, pediatric and adult patients. She manages women’s health at every stage, adressing menstruation, birth control, fertility difficulties, perimenopause and menopause. She has a particular interest in guiding orthodox Jewish brides with period regulation prior to their wedding. She has received honorary awards in recognition of her outstanding commitment to the Orthodox community by the Toronto Lubavitch Center, Ohr Somayach, Bikur Cholim of Toronto and Yeshiva University. Her interests include challah baking, fitness, tennis, swimming, simcha dancing, camping and ice skating. She is married to a wonderful family physician, Dr Robert Libman, with whom she shares four terrific children and is the proud grandmother of many.

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Breaking The Cycle Of Intergenerational Trauma with CP Handler, LCISW, MSW

Nov 10, 2022

1:07:17

CP is a client-centered, humanistic therapist who believes that it’s the human within the therapist that creates the space for recovery and self-actualization. CP’s holistic approach to treatment was born out of a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection. After working in vastly different populations, CP discovered early in her career that trauma and mental illness do not discriminate. CP has worked in juvenile prison, methadone maintenance, inner-city homes and schools, residential treatment, foster care and private practice. CP is the co-founder of Atideinu, a non-profit organization that fosters social and emotional development in children. After years of working as a therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant and trainer, CP created Resonant Therapies to help streamline all of these services and more. https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/Understanding Intergenerational Trauma https://resonanttherapies.com/about/ https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com/icm-blog-redefine-therapy/5-takeaways-from-a-decade-as-a-therapist-in-our-juvenile-justice-system-by-cp-handler/

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Painful Periods, Pelvic Pain with Dr. Chani Yondorf

Nov 24, 2022

1:00:16

Chani Yondorf is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the Albert Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia. She graduated summa cum laude from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in biochemistry. She began her medical training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, and graduated with a distinction in research. Chani then completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, where she has remained on faculty as an attending physician.

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Speciality Spotlight: Dr. Devorah Segal, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

Dec 1, 2022

43:07

Dr. Devorah Segal was born in Baltimore and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Prospect Park Yeshiva and went to BJJ seminary, followed by Brooklyn College. She attended Mount Sinai Medical School, where she earned her medical degree and a PhD in neuroscience. She then completed a residency in child neurology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and a fellowship in pediatric neuro-oncology at NYU. Dr. Segal practiced general child neurology and neurogenetics at Weill Cornell for several years, where she was also the director of the Child Neurology residency training program. She then returned to NYU, where she practices pediatric neuro-oncology and is the Associate Director of the Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center at NYU and the director of the pediatric neuro-oncology fellowship. Dr. Segal is the principal investigator or co-investigator of several clinical trials looking for new treatments for nervous system tumors. She is also the site principal investigator of a clinical trial studying a treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy. Dr. Segal lives in Passaic, NJ with her husband and 5 children, all of whom were born while she was in medical school.

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Uniquely Human with Dr. Barry Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP

Dec 8, 2022

1:04:49

Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP is recognized as among the world’s leading authorities on autism, and as an innovator of respectful, person- and family-centered approaches for autistic individuals and those with other neurodevelopmental conditions. He currently is the Director of Childhood Communication Services, a private practice, and has fifty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at Brown University for more than 25 years, as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry in the Brown University Medical School and has held tenured Professor appointments at Emerson College, Boston, and Southern Illinois University. He has published five books, more than 140 articles and chapters, and is senior author of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach, now being implemented in more than a dozen countries. Barry has been a two-time featured presenter (2013, 2017) at the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day in New York City, and has given close to 1000 presentations in major universities across the US and in more than 25 countries. Over the past 25 years, Barry also has co-developed and co-facilitates a retreat weekend for parents of autistic family members with his wife, Dr. Elaine Meyer of Harvard University. He also has a specific interest on the positive impact of the musical, theatrical and visual arts for autistic and disabled children and adults. Barry’s recent book, Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism (Simon &amp; Schuster, 2015; 2022 expanded edition) has been the best-selling book on autism since 2015, along with an audiobook version narrated by Barry. It is now published in 24 languages, and was ranked by Book Authority as #1 of the “100 best books on autism of all time”. Barry also co-produces and hosts a podcast, Uniquely Human: The Podcast (www.uniquelyhuman.com) with his friend, Dave Finch, an autistic audio engineer and New York Times best-selling author.

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Fed Up with Leah Vitale, MOT OTR/L, CLC

Dec 15, 2022

55:34

Leah Vitale MOT, OTR/L, CLC received her Masters of Occupational Therapy from James Madison University in 2010. She is a certified lactation counselor and maintains a NY state license as well as a national certification and membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association and National Association for Neonatal Therapist. She brings over ten years of experience, and has dedicated herself to pediatric occupational therapy treating children of all ages in a variety of settings. Her clinical skills with the pediatric population include but are not limited to premature infants, neonatal feeding therapy, neurodevelopmental care, sensory processing disorder, complex medical conditions and lactation support. As a new mother herself, Leah realized the lack of support in newborn feeding and overall developmental guidance. It is her goal to support the caregiver-baby dyad and facilitate optimal bonding to foster a loving and nurturing relationship through all stages of development. Her approach is holistic and provides families with strategies they can incorporate into their daily lives. www.jowma.org

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The Pediatric Emergency Department: An Insider's Perspective with Sondra Maureen Nemetski

Dec 22, 2022

1:13:51

Dr. Maureen Nemetski is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending Physician at Hackensack University Medical Center - Joseph M Sanzari Children’s Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. She obtained her MD/PhD from New York University School of Medicine, and completed a Pediatrics Residency at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, and a Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. In 2019, she joined JOWMA as the first chair of the Preventative Health Committee and launched our vaccination hotline and preventative health podcast. She stepped down from her role as the JOWMA Preventative Health Committee Chair in May 2020, in order to devote her energies to the medical advisory committees of Yeshivat Frisch and Ben Porat Yosef, and the New Jersey Yeshiva Joint Medical Committee as they worked with Jewish day and high schools in and around Bergen County to re-open - and stay open - safely during the Covid pandemic.

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We Have to Talk To, Not Scare Our Kids About Online Safety with Rahel Bayar

Dec 29, 2022

46:56

Rahel Bayar is a sought after keynote speaker, trainer, workshop facilitator and consultant. Rahel is trusted by companies, K-12 schools, camps and organizations across the country to deliver inspiring abuse and harassment prevention training, and inspire those she meets to work collaboratively to create safe spaces. She uses her expertise as a former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor, and a former managing director of the sexual misconduct consulting and investigations division of a global investigative company to effectively help each organization work to create a safe space for all. Rahel can be reached at the bayargroup.com and is on instagram @rahel.bayar Actionable Abuse & Harassment Prevention Training | The Bayar Group | NYC and Beyond https://www.thebayargroup.com/ Education – The Digital Citizenship https://www.thedigitalcitizenship.com... Keter https://ketertech.org/ Online Safety for Kids in 2022: Parenting Tips for Tech | SafeWise https://www.safewise.com/kids-online-... Sextortion: What Kids and Caregivers Need to Know | Federal Bureau of Investigation https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-y... www.jowma.org

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Speciality Spotlight: Rachel Berman, MD, Pediatrics

Jan 5, 2023

23:53

Dr. Rachel Berman is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After earning her BA in Social Anthropology at Harvard University in 2004, Dr. Berman attended Boston University's School of Medicine and School of Public Health, earning her MD and Masters of Public Health degrees in 2010. She completed her pediatric residency at the Boston Combined Residency Program in Pediatrics in 2013, followed by a residency in Preventive Medicine at Boston Medical Center in 2015. Dr. Berman practices general pediatrics, and she serves as her clinic’s clinician champion for social needs screening and referrals. In this role, she has also had the opportunity to be involved in a multisite research study of biomarkers of stress and resilience in children through the Harvard Center for the Developing Child. Dr. Berman teaches residents and medical students, and through a grant from the American Medical Association’s Reimagining Residency Initiative, she has been working to develop a curriculum on social and structural determinants of health for residents in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Most recently, she is participating in the 2022-2023 United Hospital Fund’s PEDS Network Fellowship Program, which provides early career pediatricians with mentorship and support for projects that aim to improve health equity for young children and families. Her project specifically focuses on sharing opportunities for civic engagement with her patients and their families. Outside of work, Dr. Berman serves as a founding board member of the Interfaith Public Health Network, a non-profit organization that aims to engage and mobilize faith communities to improve the health of our communities through addressing social, commercial, environmental, and political determinants of health. She lives in Riverdale with her husband, Rabbi Yonah Berman, and their 3 very energetic boys.

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Birth Stories with Nechama Nerenberg, Doula

Jan 12, 2023

47:38

Nechama Nerenburg is a wife and mother of 4 children. She has worked as a doula for over 20 year. In her training, Nechama has completed courses in Breast Feeding, Emergency Birth, EMT, Neonatal Resuscitation, Techniques on More Efficient Pushing, BRM Body Balancing, to alleviate pain during pregnancy and for easier birth. https://mishpacha.com/dear-doula/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/ Read about Nechama's miraculous story here: https://vinnews.com/2022/07/21/its-all-in-hashems-hands-says-husband-of-woman-who-survived-niagara-cliff-fall/ www.jowma.org

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Right From The Start- Newborn Screening for Galactosemia and Other Inborn Errors Of Metabolism with Dr. Judith Fridovich-Keil

Jan 19, 2023

1:06:42

Dr. Judith Fridovich-Keil joined the faculty at Emory in 1991. She is currently a professor in the department of Human Genetics, School of Medicine at Emory. Her research focus: inborn errors of metabolism (galactosemia). Dr. Fridovich-Keil received her AB in Biochemistry, Princeton University (1983), and her PhD in Biology from MIT (1988). She completed her postdoctoral training at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School (1988-91) and is board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Medical Genetics (1996 - present). Dr. Fridovich-Keil grew up in Durham, NC. My husband, Mark, and has been married for 38 year. She and her husband are the proud parents of two adult children. Newborn Screening Tests Galactosemia Foundation

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Slow Cooked: Dr. Marion Nestle Dishes About Nutrition and Food Politics

Jan 26, 2023

1:00:10

Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She holds honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. Previous faculty positions were at Brandeis University and the UCSF School of Medicine. From 1986-88, she was senior nutrition policy advisor in the Department of Health and Human Services and editor of the 1988 Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health. Her research and writing examine scientific and socioeconomic influences on food choice and its consequences, emphasizing the role of food industry marketing. She is the author, co-author, or co-editor of fifteen books, several of them prize-winning, most notably Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (2002); Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety (2003); What to Eat (2006); Why Calories Count: From Science to Politics, with Dr. Malden Nesheim (2012); Eat, Drink Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics (2013); and Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning) in 2015. She also has written two books about pet food, Pet Food Politics: The Chihuahua in the Coal Mine (2008) and Feed Your Pet Right in 2010 (also with Dr. Nesheim). She published Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat, in 2018 and a book of short essays with Kerry Trueman, Let's Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health in 2020. Her most recent book is a memoir, Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics (2022). Read her full bio here Food Politics [email protected] More Podcasts on Nutrition: Atzmi: My Body is Not My "Self" Health at All Sizes with Malka Katzenstein Hunger Games: Raising Healthy Eaters

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Speciality Spotlight: Naamit Kurshan Gerber, MD, Radiation Oncology

Feb 2, 2023

23:21

Naamit Kurshan Gerber, MD is an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perlmutter Cancer Center of the NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Gerber received her AB in the history of science from Harvard College and her M.D. from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed her training in radiation oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Gerber specializes in the treatment of breast cancer and lymphoma. In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively engaged in research that focuses on improving outcomes for women with early stage breast cancer. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Gerber is a member of the NRG Breast local regional committee and serves on the breast scientific program committee for ASCO and the breast education committee for ASTRO. She is a senior editor for breast cancer at PRO where she also serves as the editor of the Morbidity and Mortality Column. Dr. Gerber serves as the program director of the NYU Radiation Oncology Residency Program residency program. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including a two-time winner of the ARRO Educator of the Year Award and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics Outstanding Reviewer Award.

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Special Episode: We Have a Weight Problem with Yaffi Lvova, RDN, Alisa Minkin, MD, FAAP, Tobi Ash, RN, BSN, MBA and Dr. Marcy Forta, EdD, MBA

Feb 3, 2023

1:25:18

Yaffi Lvova, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and twin mom who is passionate about providing nutrition education for the pregnant or breastfeeding woman, help with nutrition for colicky or fussy babies, and assistance with initial food introduction. Yaffi graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors of science in nutrition and dietetics from Arizona State University in 2010 and went on to complete the Iowa State University dietetic internship. Yaffi partners with families to grow happy, healthy babies and confident parents by breaking down complex scientific concepts, ideas, theories, and research into easier to understand language so that parents can make informed decisions about their child’s wellness. “Together, we can transform complex science into simple words that describe why things work and what formulas, recipes, and strategies you can use to achieve optimum health for your child and you.” Marcy Forta EdD, MBA is the founder and director of Atzmi, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of Jewish girls through programs that improve their self-esteem, body acceptance, and reduce the focus on outward appearances. She specializes in eating disorder education, awareness, and prevention, focusing specifically on risk factors and prevention within the Jewish Orthodox Adolescent Female Community. She is also a Body Project Facilitator, and a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. Dr. Forta’s doctoral research focused on community healthcare stakeholders descriptions of religious and environmental risk factors unique to the Jewish orthodox adolescent female community. Community healthcare stakeholders include rabbis, teachers, principals, mental and physical health professionals. Her research was conducted over a period of several years and focused on the U.S. Midwest region. There is long established evidence supporting prevention programs and their impact, this being the impetus to create Atzmi as the evidence suggests that their efficacy is vastly improved when tailored to specific demographics. Her research forms the basis of the eating disorder awareness, education, and prevention programs designed for this community. Dr. Forta lives in Oak Park, Michigan. She is a lecturer, blogger, and sought after expert in the eating disorder field. Her personal website is marcyforta.com. Alisa Minkin, MD is host of JOWMA Podcast which provides health education geared to the Orthodox community. Dr Minkin also produces the JOWMA Preventative Health hotline (929-4-GEZUNT/929-444-9868) and is past chair of the JOWMA Preventative Health Committee. She is a board-certified pediatrician in Oceanside, NY. She attended Johns Hopkins University followed by New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Dr Minkin is on the Leadership Panel of the Haredi Health Coalition which serves as a liaison between NYC’s Department of Health and the New York hareidi community. She has worked on numerous Covid-19 and vaccine related community health efforts in the past, including the EMES Vaccine Task Force. Dr Minkin’s public health efforts on behalf of the Orthodox community has been featured in numerous Orthodox media outlets including Mishpacha and Wellspring magazine. Tobi Ash, RN, BSN, MBA is completing her Ph.D. in Health Promotion. For more than 25 years, Tobi has been teaching, mentoring, researching, and helping women and girls with healthcare issues. Her book on puberty for neurotypical and neuroatypical girls is being published by Mosaica Publishing in the coming year. A former midwife, childbirth educator, critical care/trauma/ER nurse, and managing director of a women's health care clinic, Tobi enjoys making a major difference in the health of all people with competent, compassionate care.

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Getting the Best Care for Your Newborn Hospitalized Child with Dr. Rebecca Rosenberg

Feb 9, 2023

57:11

This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Lawrence (Aryeh Shalom) Rosenberg, z"l. Dr. Rebecca Rosenberg is currently a pediatrician at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital (HCH) at NYU Langone, taking care of children and families from birth to adolescence in the hospital, including healthy newborns. She is also a complex care pediatrician and have the privilege of caring for children with medical complexity and technological dependence, and their loving families, at the Fink Ambulatory Care Center at NYU (pulmonology). She is currently section chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at HCH. Her interests include improving care across systems to ensure patients get the same excellent care, every time, in things like postoperative pain control and preventing hospital infections. Her research interests include using qualitative research to learn about parent andcommunity practices and beliefs, including health promotion in close knit communities. Publications here: https://library.med.nyu.edu/api/publications/?person=rosenr14&sort=display rank&in-bio sketch=true&offset=10 Evidence for the Vitamin K Shot in Newborns https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-the-vitamin-k-shot-in-newborns/ Babies Need The Hepatitis B Vaccine, And Here’s Why https://scimoms.com/hepatitis-b-babies/

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Let's Stay Healthy with Bracha Goetz

Feb 16, 2023

46:23

Bracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 41 Jewish children’s books and a candid memoir for adults about her journey in Judaism. Her books can be found in Jewish bookstores and at www.goetzbookshop.com.

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OCD- The Real Deal with Rabbi Barry Eichenbaum, Psy.D.

Feb 23, 2023

47:36

Rabbi Barry Eichenbaum, Psy.D. completed his PsyD in clinical psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Yeshiva University. He also received semicha from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University. Barry has extensive experience in providing exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), in which he was trained under nationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Stephen Phillipson. He is also trained in Sex Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. His areas of clinical focus are in OCD, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, compulsive sexual behaviors, and relationship difficulties. Barry currently works at Blue Anchor Psychology, a private group psychotherapy practice based in Manhattan. Why embracing uncertainty is the key to navigating OCD Displaying irrelevance: A powerful tool to manage OCD Blue Anchor Psychology

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Specialty Spotlight: Dr. Alan Kadish, President of Touro, Cardiology

Mar 2, 2023

29:26

A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, Dr. Kadish received postdoctoral training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a fellow in cardiology. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. Prior to joining Touro in 2009 as Senior Provost and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Kadish taught at the University of Michigan and held a 19-year tenure at Northwestern University. He served Northwestern as the Chester and Deborah Cooley Professor of Medicine, Senior Associate Chief of the Cardiology division, Director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Trials unit, and sat on the finance and investment committees of the Northwestern clinical practice plan. An accomplished and prolific research scientist as well, he has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers,received numerous grants, including from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, and contributed to several textbooks.Dr. Kadish is a past chair of the Clinical Cardiology Program Committee of the American Heart Association, and has been elected to prestigious scientific research and education societies including the American Association of Professors, the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and the American Society of Physicians. Dr. Kadish, who was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and educated in yeshivas in New York, is married with four children. This podcast episode is sponsored by the Lev Initiative: Everyone deserves to be safe. The Lev Initiative provides mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. We take a holistic approach to help survivors of any age find ways to heal and thrive. Our virtual and in-person services include crisis and individual counseling sessions, support groups, psychotherapy, community-sensitive emergency housing, and linkages to a variety of community resources. The Lev Initiative is brought to the community by The Jewish Board in partnership with UJA-Federation. For more information, contact us confidentially at [email protected] or 646-273-1800. Are you interested in sponsoring the JOWMA Podcast? Email [email protected] for more information.

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We Have a Weight Problem with Miriam Pascal

Mar 3, 2023

1:13:08

Miriam (Pascal) Cohen is the founder of OvertimeCook.com, one of the world’s leading destinations for kosher recipes, and author of Something Sweet, Real Life Kosher Cooking, and More Real Life Koser Cooking. A self-taught cook and baker, Miriam shares her passion for recipes, food, and photography on her website. Miriam has garnered a large and loyal following of home cooks who appreciate her expertise and experience in creating simple, family-friendly recipes that fit the lifestyles of busy cooks who want to feed their families nutritious and delicious meals. Through her immensely popular sweet recipes, Miriam has also gained a reputation as the “queen of kosher desserts.” Miriam’s work has been featured by numerous national magazines and other media. Implicit Bias Test Mishpacha Magazine: We Have a Weight Problem The Weight of Stigma: Heavier Patients Confront the Burden of Bias Effective strategies in ending weight stigma in healthcare This podcast episode is sponsored by the Lev Initiative: Everyone deserves to be safe. The Lev Initiative provides mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. We take a holistic approach to help survivors of any age find ways to heal and thrive. Our virtual and in-person services include crisis and individual counseling sessions, support groups, psychotherapy, community-sensitive emergency housing, and linkages to a variety of community resources. The Lev Initiative is brought to the community by The Jewish Board in partnership with UJA-Federation. For more information, contact us confidentially at [email protected] or 646-273-1800. Are you interested in sponsoring the JOWMA Podcast? Email [email protected] for more information.

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Speak Up! A Discussion about Selective Mutism with Deetza Franklin

Mar 9, 2023

1:21:26

Deetza Franklin is a licensed mental health counselor and certified school counselor who has been working with children and families since 2008. She is passionate about social emotional learning: teaching children valuable life skills as a preventative rather than reactive measure. Deetza has recently launched a children's project, entitled "Reel Feel Media", which teaches children how to regulate their emotions through catchy songs that are culturally appropriate for the Orthodox Jewish community. In her private practice, in addition to working with children on emotion regulation, Deetza specializes in working with children with the diagnosis of selective mutism. These children struggle to speak in some settings such as school. Deetza uses an intervention protocol developed by Dr. Steven Kurtz. She has seen tremendous progress using this method and is eager to share these strategies with others to benefit as many children as possible. https://www.skillsfocusedtherapy.com/ https://www.reelfeelmedia.com/about Home | Selective Mutism Association This podcast episode is sponsored by the Lev Initiative: Everyone deserves to be safe. The Lev Initiative provides mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. We take a holistic approach to help survivors of any age find ways to heal and thrive. Our virtual and in-person services include crisis and individual counseling sessions, support groups, psychotherapy, community-sensitive emergency housing, and linkages to a variety of community resources. The Lev Initiative is brought to the community by The Jewish Board in partnership with UJA-Federation. For more information, contact us confidentially at [email protected] or 646-273-1800. Are you interested in sponsoring the JOWMA Podcast? Email [email protected] for more information.

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Adeno-what? My Diagnostic Odyssey by an Adenomyosis Patient

Mar 16, 2023

1:34:54

Painful Periods, Pelvic Pain with Dr. Chani Yondorf by JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) Podcast https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/Painful-Periods--Pelvic-Pain-with-Dr--Chani-Yondorf-e1ntfh4 Ladies, We Need to Talk! by JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) Podcast https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/Ladies--We-Need-to-Talk-e1eqv55 Gynecologic Overview - JOWMA Women's Health Webinar https://youtu.be/BOWNVEoMRG0 Medical Review Board https://endometriosis.net/medical-review-board This podcast episode is sponsored by the Lev Initiative: Everyone deserves to be safe. The Lev Initiative provides mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. We take a holistic approach to help survivors of any age find ways to heal and thrive. Our virtual and in-person services include crisis and individual counseling sessions, support groups, psychotherapy, community-sensitive emergency housing, and linkages to a variety of community resources. The Lev Initiative is brought to the community by The Jewish Board in partnership with UJA-Federation. For more information, contact us confidentially at [email protected] or 646-273-1800. Are you interested in sponsoring the JOWMA Podcast? Email [email protected] for more information.

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All Brains Belong with Dr. Mel Houser, MD

Mar 23, 2023

1:16:35

Dr. Mel Houser (she/they) is an autistic family physician with a clinical focus on providing primary care for neurodivergent patients across the lifespan. She is the Founder and Executive Director of All Brains Belong VT, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Montpelier, Vermont that uses universal design principles to provide healthcare, social connection opportunities, and neurodiversity-related education for kids and adults. At age 37, Dr. Houser was diagnosed as autistic, ADHD, dyspraxic, dyslexic, and dyscalculic. She is also the parent of an autistic 5 year old, who is her guru of so many keys to the universe. All Brains Belong Recording from a past ATT Task Force meeting with an overview of the project ATT Task Force Working Document Learn Play Thrive This podcast episode is sponsored by the Lev Initiative: Everyone deserves to be safe. The Lev Initiative provides mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. We take a holistic approach to help survivors of any age find ways to heal and thrive. Our virtual and in-person services include crisis and individual counseling sessions, support groups, psychotherapy, community-sensitive emergency housing, and linkages to a variety of community resources. The Lev Initiative is brought to the community by The Jewish Board in partnership with UJA-Federation. For more information, contact us confidentially at [email protected] or 646-273-1800. Are you interested in sponsoring the JOWMA Podcast? Email [email protected] for more information.

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Gesundheit! with Dr. Raphael Strauss, Pediatric Asthma and Allergy Specialist

Mar 30, 2023

1:07:55

Strauss Allergy & Asthma Therapy opened its Westbury office in 2007, but Dr. Raphael (Ralph) Strauss has been a practicing allergist for over 30 years. Dr. Strauss is certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology. After graduating cum laude from Brandeis University, he began his medical career at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree in 1986. He did his internship and residency in pediatrics at Schneider Children’s Hospital/ Long Island Jewish Medical Center. There, he was recognized with the Best Resident Teaching Award in 1989. He followed up his residency with a two-year fellowship in allergy and immunology at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Strauss has multiple professional affiliations, including Winthrop University Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Long Island Jewish Hospital, and Stony Brook University Hospital, where he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Nassau County Medical Society, and the American College and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. He has authored and co-authored a number of publications for professional journals. Dr. Strauss has made several TV appearances as an expert in allergy and has been quoted in media publications such as the New York Times. More Podcasts about Asthma and Allergies: All About Allergies with Tehila Saadia, MD, CLC https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/All-About-Allergies-with-Tehila-Saadia--MD--CLC-e1er3dj All That Wheezes Is Not Asthma with Dr. Daniel Krich https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/All-That-Wheezes-Is-Not-Asthma-with-Dr--Daniel-Krich-e1eqv6a This podcast episode is sponsored by the Lev Initiative: Everyone deserves to be safe. The Lev Initiative provides mental health support to those impacted by intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence. We take a holistic approach to help survivors of any age find ways to heal and thrive. Our virtual and in-person services include crisis and individual counseling sessions, support groups, psychotherapy, community-sensitive emergency housing, and linkages to a variety of community resources. The Lev Initiative is brought to the community by The Jewish Board in partnership with UJA-Federation. For more information, contact us confidentially at [email protected] or 646-273-1800. Are you interested in sponsoring the JOWMA Podcast? Email [email protected] for more information.

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Specialty Spotlight: Chana Weinstock Neuberger, MD, Oncology, FDA Team Leader

Apr 3, 2023

58:08

Dr. Chana Weinstock Neuberger is a Medical Oncologist and Hematologist who has been a Genitourinary Oncology Team Leader at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since 2017. She is a graduate of Bais Yaakov Toronto and BJJ, and then graduated with high distinction from the University of Toronto before completing her MD at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After her training, she practiced Thoracic and Genitourinary Oncology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, where she remains on staff. Her original oncology research has been published in peer reviewed journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of Urology, and Clinical Cancer Research, and she has presented at national meetings, including oral presentations at ASCO, ASCO GU symposium, and AACR and ASTRO workshops. She served as the former track leader of ASCO’s GU oncology kidney and bladder cancer educational track, was on the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Annual Meeting planning committee, and is an FDA observer on the National Cancer Institute Scientific Steering Committee in Genitourinary Oncology, She is also on the DEI committee of the ACGME, was the founding co-Vice President of JOWMA, and is proud to serve on the executive leadership board of the Baltimore JCC. She lives in Baltimore with her husband and children and is an avid, albeit slow, runner and a devoted coffee drinker.

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OMG! You Think I'm Fat!?! How To Talk (or Not Talk) about Your Child's Weight with Madeleine Berg, MS, RD, CDN

Apr 4, 2023

55:20

Madeleine Berg, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist with degrees from Cornell University and NYU. Madeleine has a private practice specializing in weight loss and medical nutrition therapy. She has published articles in both popular and scientific journals and is the author of OMG! You Think I'm Fat!?! How to talk (or NOT talk) about your child's weight. Madeleine is also a local, state and national speaker. [email protected] Related Episodes: Hunger Games: Raising Healthy Eaters https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/Hunger-Games-Raising-Healthy-Eaters-emdik8 Well Fed with Dr. Louisa Ferrara Gonzalez https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/Well-Fed-with-Dr--Louisa-Ferrara-Gonzalez-e1g280f Fed Up with Leah Vitale, MOT OTR/L, CLC https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/Fed-Up-with-Leah-Vitale--MOT-OTRL--CLC-e1ojs5g Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

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Moodtopia with Sara Chana Silverstein, Rebbetzin, Master Herbalist, IBCLC

Apr 11, 2023

1:07:14

Sara Chana Silverstein is a Master Herbalist and international board certified lactation consultant. She is a keynote speaker at medical conferences across the US. She does TV shows, podcasts and radio shoes across the US and internationally teaching people how to safely integrate botanical medicine with conventional medicine. Her specialty is using botanicals to help with emotional health for women and pediatrics. Instagram [email protected] sarachana.com moodtopiabook.com Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

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#SameHere: Revolutionizing Mental Health with Eric Kussin

Apr 20, 2023

1:19:49

We’re All A Little “Crazy” is a 501c3 founded by 15-year professional sports executive, Eric Kussin, bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. It wasn’t until he met practitioners who taught him methods to actually heal his body and central nervous system, that he began to improve and get his life back. He is determined to spread his message: that EVERYONE in the world is affected by life’s inevitable traumas and stresses. We can’t escape them, as they are part of the human experience and they impact us on many levels. Mental health exists on a continuum, with some simply experiencing more severe declines than others over varying periods of time in their lives (and/or being more genetically predisposed to such declines). Because of this, his view is that we should all be open and accepting of those who need help, because we’re one community in this “crazy” world, all fighting our own unique, but often similar, battles. Click here to listen to the first podcast Eric taped about all of the challenges he endured. You will hear about the events which led to forming the vision for this Movement. www.samehereglobal.com Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

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Learn The Signs, Act Early: Dr. Lisa Shulman on the Early Identification and Treatment of Autism

Apr 27, 2023

1:17:04

Dr. Lisa Heidi Shulman M.D. is a Professor Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore. A Developmental Pediatrician with over 30 years at the institution, Dr. Shulman is the Director of Autism Services, and interim Director of the Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation & Rehabilitation Center at Montefiore. She also directs the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities grant through Maternal and Child Health Bureau.Dr. Shulman currently serves on the Autism Sub-committee of the National AAP Council on Children with Disabilities, serving on the Education, Learn the Signs Act Early, and Payer Advocacy Committees. From 2016-2019 she served as the Centers for Disease Control Act Early Ambassador to New York State.A graduate of Brown University and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Her clinical and research interests include: early identification of autism, overcoming healthcare disparities in autism diagnosis, and follow up of children with an early diagnosis of Autism. Related Episodes: On the Spectrum: All About Autism with Dr. Devorah Segal | JOWMA Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jowma/episodes/On-The-Spectrum-All-About-Autism-With-Dr--Devorah-Segal-e1eqv4u Uniquely Human with Dr. Barry Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP | JOWMA Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/2micH8mmCnbAffltumUVUS?si=bf8695c683444b56 "If you've met one individual with autism, you've met one individual with autism." The Journey of Dr. Stephen Shore, Autistic Professor of Special Education | JOWMA Podcast https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/w6iz8ynG9yb Ask The Expert: ADHD and Autism, Q &A with Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. Amir Miodovnik | JOWMA Podcast https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/CTzR1UxG9yb Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

181

Specialty Spotlight: Dr. Richard (Harry) Harris, Anesthesiology

May 4, 2023

1:03:04

Dr. Richard Harris is an anesthesiologist and professional cave diver who trained in Australia, the UK, and New Zealand. He has worked in diving and aviation medicine around the world. In 2019, Dr. Harris was named Australian of the Year in recognition of the role he played in helping orchestrate the rescue of a soccer team and their coach who were trapped in the Tham Luang Cave in Thailand. In this interview Dr. Harris discusses: - What physicians can do to avoid burnout. - How his training as an anesthesiologist prepared him to help save the lives of all thirteen people trapped in the cave. - How a support network can help you stay emotionally balanced during stressful times. - What it means to take healthy risks. Dr. Harris' Podcast https://realriskpodcast.com/ Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

182

What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear/What Doctors Say, What Patients Hear with Dr. Danielle Ofri

May 11, 2023

1:04:08

Danielle Ofri MD, PhD is one of the foremost voices in the medical world today. She’s a primary care internist at Bellevue Hospital and clinical professor of medicine at NYU, as well as founder/editor-in-chief of Bellevue Literary Review, and her writing appears in The New Yorker, the New York Times, as well as in The Lancet, and NEJM. She’s given several TED talks and performed at The Moth. Ofri is the author of six books about life in medicine; her latest is “When We Do Harm: A Doctor Confronts Medical Error.” www.danielleofri.com Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

183

Specialty Spotlight: Miriam "Mimi" Knoll, MD, Radiation Oncology

Apr 3, 2025

36:49

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Miriam "Mimi" Knoll shares her journey into medicine, influenced by her family's legacy of healthcare professionals. She discusses her path to radiation oncology, emphasizing the importance of passion and commitment in pursuing a medical career. The conversation highlights the role of JOWMA in empowering women in medicine, the challenges of work-life integration, and the significance of leadership and advocacy. Dr. Knoll reflects on the rewards and challenges of her career, offering valuable advice for future physicians to believe in themselves and invest in meaningful relationships. Miriam "Mimi" Knoll, M.D., DABR, is the co-founder and CEO of JOWMA and a radiation oncologist at Northwell Health in New York. Dr. Knoll earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her radiation oncology training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. She serves as a section editor for Advances in Radiation Oncology, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and is an active volunteer with ASCO, ASTRO, NRG, and the RTOG Foundation. An international speaker and researcher, Dr. Knoll focuses on the medical workforce, women in medicine, and social media in medicine. She is a Forbes Healthcare contributor and writes for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Connection and various other media outlets. You can follow her on Twitter @MKnoll MD and on Instagram @Dr.Mimi.K.Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

184

Parkinson’s Disease & Genetics: What You Need to Know with Alberto Palma, MD, PhD and Travis Lewis, MD, PhD

Nov 21, 2025

45:47

In this informative episode, Dr. Jennie Berkovich is joined by experienced neurologists Dr. Palma and Dr. Lewis, Executive Medical Directors at Eli Lilly and Company. Our guests take this opportunity to share their expert opinion and scientific understanding of Parkinson’s disease and how we can anticipate medical interventions changing — possibly within our lifetimes. We explore how our genes, and genetic variants, can influence the onset, symptoms, and severity of Parkinson’s disease. We address when genetic testing can be most helpful, who might be at higher risk, and how these discoveries are leading to potential new treatments and personalized care. Dr. Alberto Palma is Executive Medical Director, Early-Phase Development, Neurodegeneration Programs Lead at Eli Lilly and Company. Dr. Travis Lewis is Executive Medical Director at the Institute for Genetic Medicine at Eli Lilly and Company. Both are actively working on gene therapy clinical trials that aim to slow the progression of Parkinson’s and its symptoms. DISCLAIMER: This video is sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and hosted by JOWMA. It is intended for educational purposes only. The content in this video reflects treatment practices in the U.S.; please refer to your local guidelines for more information. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/jowmaorg Stay up to date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

185

Movement as Medicine: Fighting Cancer with Marathons with Orly Fuerst

Jun 19, 2025

15:37

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Orly Fuerst opens up about her journey from Israel to Houston and her life-changing diagnosis of stage four colorectal cancer. With honesty, humor, and unwavering determination, Orly shares how she continues to run, parent, and teach while undergoing intensive treatment. She explores the critical role of resilience, self-trust, and finding balance in the face of overwhelming health challenges. Orly also highlights the importance of compassionate healthcare relationships and the strength she draws from her community. Her story is not just one of survival—it’s a testament to living fully, with purpose and courage, even in the most uncertain moments. Orly Fuerst is a mother of six, a dedicated runner, and a passionate teacher. For years, her world revolved around raising her children and nurturing her students. But everything changed in July of 2022, when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer that had already spread to her liver, lungs, and lymph nodes. Doctors told her she had just 6 to 9 months to live. Her immediate response captured her spirit: “Oh no, that won’t work—I already paid for a race 10 months away.” In that moment, Orly became a cancer patient, but she refused to let the disease define her. She continues to undergo treatment, including chemotherapy and occasional radiation—always with grit, humor, and resilience. While some days are harder than others, Orly is determined not to let cancer become her entire identity. She remains deeply committed to spreading awareness about the power of movement and exercise, particularly in the frum community, where these conversations can sometimes be overlooked. Orly is currently training for a 10K in November to raise awareness for colon cancer, and a half marathon in January. Through her running, teaching, and advocacy, she continues to defy the odds—one step, one mile, one message at a time. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

186

You Have Time: The Power of Mindset with Carrie Holland, MD

May 29, 2025

27:12

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Jennie Berkovich sits down with Dr. Carrie Holland—a former family physician who boldly transitioned into life and health coaching—to explore what it really takes to create lasting wellness. Carrie opens up about her powerful journey from the clinic to coaching, revealing how a shift in mindset can unlock your full potential. Together, they dive deep into how to break free from limiting beliefs, build true consistency, and embrace the three game-changing pillars of wellness: eat, move, and think. Whether you're striving for better health, navigating burnout, or simply curious about the connection between thoughts and transformation, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring takeaways. Carrie even shares her favorite must-read books that have the power to change the way you approach life. Carrie Holland is a board-certified family physician with additional certifications in personal training, health coaching, and life coaching. As the CEO of her full-time life coach practice, Carrie specializes in helping smart women build strong habits: Eating, Moving, and Thinking. She addresses the impact of women’s responsibilities at work and at home on their wellness. Using habit psychology, mindset management tools, and expertise in nutrition and exercise, Carrie helps overstretched, high-level working women prioritize their own well-being. She is also the host of the weekly podcast, Strong is a Mindset. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.orgFollow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/JOWMA medFollow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

187

From Exhaustion to Empowerment: Burnout and the Path to Fulfillment with Emma Jones, MD

May 22, 2025

34:36

In this conversation, Dr. Jennie Berkovich and Emma Jones explore the critical issue of burnout in healthcare professionals. They discuss the definitions, symptoms, and broader context of burnout, emphasizing its prevalence across various professions. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing early signs of burnout, understanding risk factors, and the role of compassion fatigue. Practical strategies for preventing burnout are shared, along with insights into the cultural influences that contribute to burnout in medicine. The discussion concludes with a focus on the importance of work-life balance and living a fulfilled life.

188

Optimism and Outcomes: Stress, Optimism, and Heart Health with Alan Rozanski, MD

May 15, 2025

31:00

In this conversation, Dr. Jennie Berkovich and Dr. Alan Rozanski explore the intricate relationship between stress, optimism, and cardiac health. They discuss the impact of chronic stress on cardiovascular disease, the importance of resilience, and how positive mindsets can promote longevity. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to health that includes behavioral management, mindfulness, and exercise. Dr. Rozanski shares insights on how to effectively communicate these concepts to patients, highlighting the significance of time management in maintaining health. The conversation concludes with a look towards the future of cardiology and patient education. Dr. Alan Rozanski is Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Chief Academic Officer, Executive Director of Cardiac Education and Fellowship Training Programs, and Director of Nuclear Cardiology for the Department of Cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Lukes. A graduate of Yale University and the Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Rozanski completed his Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship training at Mount Sinai Hospital and a fellowship in Nuclear Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. While at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Rozanski founded a large multi-disciplinary program in Preventive and Rehabilitative Cardiology and initiated research which helped lead to the creation of a new field of Behavioral Cardiology. This led to a prestigious Sabbatical Fellowship from the MacArthur Foundation to study the determinants of health-promoting and health-damaging behaviors alongside many leading behavioral clinicians across the nation. In 1990, Dr. Rozanski joined the cardiology staff of St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital (now Mount Sinai St. Lukes and Mount Sinai West Hospitals) where he eventually served as Chief of Cardiology before assuming his current positions. Dr. Rozanski is noted for his unique clinical and academic focus and novel research that uniquely integrates the fields of Preventive Cardiology with Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. In addition, Dr. Rozanski is a leading expert in applying Cardiac Imaging for optimal Risk Assessment and Clinical Decision Making among patients who are candidates for cardiac testing due to risk factors or symptoms which are suggesting of heart disease. Dr. Rozanski is the co-author of over 270 peer-reviewed medical articles, book chapters and medical editorials, many of which are considered seminal contributions to the fields of Cardiology and/or Health Psychology. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.orgFollow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/JOWMA medFollow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

189

Thriving in Menopause with Valerie Altmann, MD

May 8, 2025

35:52

Menopause is a natural phase of life, but many women find themselves unprepared for the changes it brings. In this episode, host Jennie Berkovich, DO, sits down with Valerie Altmann, MD, to break down everything you need to know about menopause—from common signs and symptoms to the differences between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Dr. Altmann shares insights into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), alternative treatment options, and ways to manage symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. She also discusses the long-term health risks associated with menopause and the role of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes in supporting women’s health during this transition. Whether you're approaching menopause, in the midst of it, or simply looking to understand it better, this episode provides expert guidance to help you navigate this stage of life with confidence. Valerie Altmann is a faculty attending in obstetrics and gynecology at Long Island Jewish Hospital, part of the Northwell Health system. She is an assistant professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Born and raised in Montreal, Valerie is a graduate of McGill University and McGill Medical School. Besides having an active practice, Valerie has enjoyed teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. She has received numerous awards for teaching from national organizations and from the Society of Academic Specialists in Ob/Gyn. Valerie regularly presents on topics related to women’s health for Northwell’s community outreach and for various Jewish organizations. She is an active member of Northwell’s Katz Institute of Women’s Health’ menopause collaborative. She lives in Riverdale, NY with her husband and four children. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

190

Hot Flashes, Brain Fog, and Beyond: Understanding Perimenopause with Michelle Jacobson, MD

Apr 24, 2025

23:45

Perimenopause is often overlooked, yet it’s a transformative phase in a woman’s life that can bring a range of physical and emotional changes. In this episode, Dr. Jennie Berkovich sits down with Dr. Michelle Jacobson, an expert in women’s health, to discuss what perimenopause really is, how it differs from menopause, and the earliest signs women should be aware of. They dive into the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the impact of lifestyle factors like diet and exercise, key preventative health screenings, and the biggest myths surrounding perimenopause. Dr. Jacobson also shares insights on emerging treatments and exciting new research in perimenopause care. Whether you're approaching this stage or want to be informed for the future, this episode is packed with must-know information! Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

191

Special Episode: Health Advisory on Measles

Apr 10, 2025

45:17

This conversation focuses on the importance of health education and vaccination within the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly in light of recent measles outbreaks. Panelists discuss the roles of community leaders and health officials in addressing vaccine hesitancy, the significance of building trust between the community and health authorities, and strategies for effective health communication. The discussion emphasizes the need for proactive measures to ensure the health and safety of community members, especially children. This conversation focuses on the importance of community engagement in health discussions, particularly regarding vaccination and measles prevention. Experts emphasize the need for open communication between health professionals and the community, addressing misinformation, and the significance of vaccination during gatherings. The discussion also highlights the risks associated with misconceptions about vitamin A and the necessity of building trust in vaccination practices. Overall, the conversation aims to encourage proactive health measures and community involvement in public health initiatives. Featuring:Dr. Sheindel Ifrah Goldfeiz (Pediatric Neurologist, JOWMA COO)Dr. Bindy Crouch (NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene)Lynn Schulman (NYC Council Member)Dr. Danielle Greene (CUNY School for Public Health)Rabbi Avi Greenstein (Boro Park Jewish Community Council) Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

192

The Truth Dysautonomia with Sarah Cohen Solomon, MD, FAAP

Feb 20, 2025

44:11

In this exciting episode of the podcast, Dr. Jennie Berkovich interviews Dr. Sarah Cohen, an expert in dysautonomia, to explore the complexities of this often misunderstood condition. Dr. Cohen shares insights into the types of patients she typically works with and how her journey led her to specialize in dysautonomia. They discuss common misconceptions physicians and medical professionals have about patients with dysautonomia and explore potential risk factors, including early signs that may predict the development of the condition. The conversation delves into the gap in Western medicine when it comes to treating dysautonomia and offers an explanation of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), its typical presentations, and the conditions associated with it. Dr. Cohen also reflects on how treatments for dysautonomia have evolved over the years, providing listeners with the latest updates in care. The episode further explores whether there are any preventive measures available for dysautonomic conditions or ways to slow their progression. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in dysautonomia, whether you're a healthcare professional or simply curious about the condition. Tune in for expert insights and a deeper understanding of this important health topic! Sarah Cohen Solomon, MD FAAP is the ABP Board Certified Pediatrician at PRISM Spine and Joint, where she specializes in caring for patients with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and related conditions, including Dysautonomia (POTS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. This interest stems from her own lifelong experience with these conditions. After graduating from Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Cohen Solomon remained at the affiliated Nemours Hospital for Children, where she was awarded the Pediatric Academic Excellence Award for Outstanding Research, Education, and/or Advocacy in General Pediatrics for her work expanding the Advocacy curriculum for their residency program. Dr. Cohen Solomon is passionate about breaking down barriers to healthcare and education, by providing children with appropriate accommodations so they can thrive at school among their peers and mentoring medical students with disabilities. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

193

From Symptoms to Solutions: The Latest on Long COVID in Kids with Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH

Mar 27, 2025

33:46

What happens when COVID-19 symptoms linger long after the initial infection—especially in children? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Stockwell, a leading expert in pediatric infectious diseases, to explore the reality of long COVID in kids. We discuss how long COVID is defined, its most common symptoms, and how it differs from what we see in adults. Dr. Stockwell shares insights into who is most at risk, the challenges of diagnosing long COVID in children, and the best approaches for managing symptoms. We also dive into the role of vaccines in prevention and the latest research on potential treatments. If you’re a parent, clinician, or just looking to understand more about this complex condition, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Melissa Stockwell, MD MPH is the Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Health and the Felice K. Shea Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Professor of Population and Family Health in the Department of Population and Family Health at the Mailman School of Public Health. Additionally, she is a practicing pediatrician. Dr. Stockwell’s research program, which concentrates on underserved children and adolescents, focuses on interventions to improve vaccinations, with an emphasis on health technology and health literacy, as well as on respiratory infections and long COVID. Dr. Stockwell is the chair of the Pediatric Coordinating Committee for the NIH’s RECOVER Long COVID initiative. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

194

Vaccines Under Fire: Myths, Science, and MMR with Paul Offit, MD

Mar 27, 2025

37:57

Measles is surging again, despite being declared eliminated in the U.S. decades ago. Why is this happening? In this episode, host Dr. Jennie Berkovich sits down with world-renowned vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit to dissect the factors driving the resurgence. They explore the history of vaccine hesitancy, the role of misinformation, and what can be done to restore public trust. Are we over-boosting, or are these necessary reinforcements? How does natural immunity compare to vaccine-induced immunity? Dr. Offit also shares insights on the latest vaccine advancements and what the future holds for immunization. Don’t miss this timely and critical conversation! Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

195

From Symptoms to Solutions: The Latest on Long COVID in Kids with Melissa Stockwell, MD, MPH

Mar 20, 2025

33:46

What happens when COVID-19 symptoms linger long after the initial infection—especially in children? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Stockwell, a leading expert in pediatric infectious diseases, to explore the reality of long COVID in kids. We discuss how long COVID is defined, its most common symptoms, and how it differs from what we see in adults. Dr. Stockwell shares insights into who is most at risk, the challenges of diagnosing long COVID in children, and the best approaches for managing symptoms. We also dive into the role of vaccines in prevention and the latest research on potential treatments. If you’re a parent, clinician, or just looking to understand more about this complex condition, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Melissa Stockwell, MD MPH is the Chief of the Division of Child and Adolescent Health and the Felice K. Shea Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Professor of Population and Family Health in the Department of Population and Family Health at the Mailman School of Public Health. Additionally, she is a practicing pediatrician. Dr. Stockwell’s research program, which concentrates on underserved children and adolescents, focuses on interventions to improve vaccinations, with an emphasis on health technology and health literacy, as well as on respiratory infections and long COVID. Dr. Stockwell is the chair of the Pediatric Coordinating Committee for the NIH’s RECOVER Long COVID initiative.

196

Bully Proof: Feeling Strong and Breaking Down Bullying Myths with Brooks Gibbs, PhD

Mar 13, 2025

41:20

Jennie Berkovich, DO, sits down with resilience educator Brooks Gibbs to discuss the power of emotional regulation and personal responsibility in dealing with bullying. Brooks shares his unique approach to helping students understandwhy they get upset andhow to stop, offering practical strategies to build emotional resilience. They explore the evolving nature of bullying, including cyberbullying, and discuss how parents, educators, and schools can support children in becoming emotionally strong. Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with actionable tools to help kids navigate social challenges with confidence. Brooks Gibbs is a resilience educator with a PhD in Social Psychology. He is a popular youth speaker who has been hired by more than 3,000 schools to present his message to students, parents, and educators. His viral videos have been translated into 20 languages and amassed more than 300 million views. He specializes in teaching youth how to be emotionally resilient and inspires them to live by the Golden Rule. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA orgFollow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA medFollow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

197

Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis: From Diagnosis to Daily Life with Claire Riley, MD

Mar 5, 2025

39:28

Join Jennie Berkovich, DO, as she interviews Claire Riley, MD, a leading neurologist, to explore the complexities of multiple sclerosis (MS). From identifying early warning signs to understanding how symptoms evolve, Dr. Riley provides expert insights into the diagnostic process, treatment options, and the role of lifestyle in managing this condition. Together, they tackle misconceptions, discuss preventative strategies, and shed light on the advancements shaping the future of MS care. Whether you're navigating MS yourself or curious about its impact, this episode offers clarity and hope for those affected by this challenging disease. Dr. Claire Riley earned an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and a medical degree from Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S). She completed an internship in internal medicine and her residency in neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In addition, she completed a two-year clinical fellowship in the Columbia University Multiple Sclerosis Center in 2010. Dr. Riley is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Riley returned to Columbia University as Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center in January 2012. She was previously an attending neurologist and assistant professor in the Yale MS Center in New Haven, CT. Dr. Riley regularly teaches medical students, residents and fellows in the MS clinic. She is also an investigator in clinical trials related to multiple sclerosis. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

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What's the Tea on Trauma Therapy with Chaya Lieba Kobernick, PsyD

Feb 27, 2025

38:43

Hosted by Jennie Berkovich, DO, this episode dives into the complexities of trauma, its effects on the mind and body, and the latest advancements in treatment. Dr. Kobernick, a trauma specialist, shares her expertise on the most common types of trauma she encounters, the evolution of our understanding of its impact, and the critical role early childhood experiences play in shaping resilience. Together, they explore evidence-based treatments like CBT and DBT, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how families can support loved ones on their healing journey. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, someone affected by trauma, or simply curious about the field, this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Dr. Kobernick is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and Director of The CBT/DBT Center. She received her doctorate at Long Island University – Post Campus where she studied under Dr. Jill Rathus, co-developer of DBT for adolescents. She completed training at New York Presbyterian Hospital’s personality disorders unit where she provided individual and group Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and participated in case consultation with Otto Kernberg, M.D. She then provided Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and comprehensive DBT at Northwell Health’s Behavioral Health College Partnership. Upon completing her training at Northwell Health, she recognized the need for trauma-focused training for her DBT clients who completed stage 1 DBT. At Rutgers University’s college counseling program, she focused her training on evidence-based trauma treatments including Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).Dr. Kobernick has advanced training in DBT and specialized training in adaptations of DBT for adolescents and children. She has been supervised by Francheska Perepletchikova, PhD, developer of DBT for children (DBT-C), and is a trainer for DBT-C. While Dr. Kobernick enjoys practicing DBT, she is trained in other evidence-based modalities and is passionate about training and supervising other clinicians in her hopes to disseminate these modalities within the Orthodox Jewish community. She has also received specialized training in suicide prevention, evidence-based approaches in addiction treatment, CBT for insomnia, Motivational Interviewing, Psychological First Aid, Teaching and Supervising CBT from the Beck Institute, Behavioral Parent Management Training, Trauma Art Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT for children. She has co-led therapy groups on CBT for social anxiety and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for people with repeated episodes of depression.Dr. Kobernick’s research interests include implementation and dissemination of evidence-based treatments within the Orthodox Jewish community, suicidality and nonsuicidal self-injury, and education and training in health service psychology. She has published and presented on these topics at the local and national levels. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

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Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis: From Diagnosis to Daily Life with Claire Riley, MD

Feb 27, 2025

39:28

Join Jennie Berkovich, DO, as she interviews Claire Riley, MD, a leading neurologist, to explore the complexities of multiple sclerosis (MS). From identifying early warning signs to understanding how symptoms evolve, Dr. Riley provides expert insights into the diagnostic process, treatment options, and the role of lifestyle in managing this condition. Together, they tackle misconceptions, discuss preventative strategies, and shed light on the advancements shaping the future of MS care. Whether you're navigating MS yourself or curious about its impact, this episode offers clarity and hope for those affected by this challenging disease. Dr. Claire Riley earned an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and a medical degree from Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S). She completed an internship in internal medicine and her residency in neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. In addition, she completed a two-year clinical fellowship in the Columbia University Multiple Sclerosis Center in 2010. Dr. Riley is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Riley returned to Columbia University as Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center in January 2012. She was previously an attending neurologist and assistant professor in the Yale MS Center in New Haven, CT. Dr. Riley regularly teaches medical students, residents and fellows in the MS clinic. She is also an investigator in clinical trials related to multiple sclerosis. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

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The Healing Power of Martial Arts with Sunny Levi

May 23, 2024

29:03

Sunny Levi is one of ten female certified-seventh-degree black belts in the country. She has been training in Taekwondo for over 35 years and has been teaching and coaching children, teens, and adults for over 20. In addition to being a Taekwondo master and an elite athlete who was once on a path to the Olympics, Sunny is also a faith based life coach, a martial arts therapist for kids kicking cancer, a personal fitness trainer, and a yoga, and self-defense instructor. Sunny is passionate about empowering her students with the skills and mindset they need to survive dangerous situations in both body, mind, and spirit. Sunny is also a mother of 6 kids, and an Orthodox Jew who is passionate about eating clean, hiking, and being best friends with God. You can keep up with her on Instagram @sunnyblackbelt or Facebook @ Sunny Ariella Levi or Sunny’s martial arts and fitness or you can find out more about her coaching at sunnylevi.com Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email [email protected] Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc cid=dfb442d2a7&mc eid=e9eee6e41e

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