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Misconceptions

by Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C · English · Health

Misconceptions is a groundbreaking podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering women across the globe. We focus on motherhood, maternal mental health and women's reproductive health often through the cultural lens of the Jewish woman. We dispel myths and challenge misconceptions with solid science

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 53 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 43 min

81. Trauma in the Body: Exploring What We've Learned

Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D., PMH-C Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D., PMH-C, is a clinical psychologist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Trainer working in North America and Israel. A child and adolescent psychologist by training, she is the founder and director of The Touchstone Institute for Perinatal Training, where she offers foundational and advanced EMDR trainings that examine the intersections of EMDR and perinatal mental health in depth. She is the editor of the forthcoming EMDR for Reproductive, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (Springer, in press) and, with Deborah Davis, Ph.D., the…

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E80 · 25 Sep 2026 · 58 min
80. Fertility Preservation: Understanding Choices for Future Fertility
Ilana B. Ressler, MD Double Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist & Infertility Specialist, Illume Fertility Dr. Ilana B. Ressler is double board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. She earned her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University and completed her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During her residency, Dr. Ressler was awarded the Professional Dedication to Residency Award in 2009 and the Overall Excellence in Gynecologic Care Award in 2010. In 2013, she completed a fellowship in Reproductive…
E79 · 11 Sep 2026 · 50 min
79. Managing Menopause
Dr. Elissa Hellman is an experienced board-certified OBGYN. She received her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed her residency at Northshore University Hospital in Long Island in OBGYN. Dr. Hellman has been in clinical practice for 15 years with a recent move from Milwaukee, WI to Israel. She is also the physician at her self-named telemedicine gynecology practice focused on the health needs of Jewish women (www.drelissahellmanmd). Through this platform, she offers one on one consultations to address gaps in knowledge and education many Jewish women face as they go…
E76 · 28 Aug 2026 · 53 min
78. Infertility and Modern Medical Options
Dr. Braverman is a Clinical Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Braverman is the Associate Director for the Educational Core for OB/Gyn. She is a health psychologist with a specialty in medical health management, infertility counseling, and third party reproduction issues. She received her M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Braverman has lectured internationally on treatment issues and reproductive medicine before medical and…
E74 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
77. Special Edition: Postpartum Psychosis: What We Know And What We Are Missing
Dr. Esther Rollhaus is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist in private practice in Riverdale, NY and via telepsychiatry to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Florida. She has a particular interest in women's mental health, infertility and pregnancy loss, and pregnancy and postpartum mental health. Esther received her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed general adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. She has pursued post-graduate training in reproductive and…
E76 · 7 Aug 2026 · 50 min
76. A Mother's Role in Nutrition: Shaping a Healthy Narrative
Eling Tsai (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian, New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In her work, Eling creates a nonjudgmental space to help people find peace in their relationship with food. Using a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) and Intuitive Eating informed approach, she works with her clients to improve their well-being, body image, and outlook around food while working towards nutrition-related goals and managing a range of medical conditions. She has a special interest in disordered eating, eating disorders, and…
E75 · 26 Jul 2026 · 49 min
75. Sleep: It's All It's Cracked Up To Be
Dr. Davoudian is a board-certified Health psychologist with expertise in reproductive mental health. She provides psychotherapy to patients who are pregnant, postpartum or seeking fertility treatment. Dr. Davoudian also offers psychological consultations for individuals utilizing third-party reproduction as well as assessments of gamete donors and gestational surrogates. Her research interests include psychological aspects of third party reproduction and has served as a principal investigator on a study examining posttraumatic stress among fertility patients. Glorisel González Viera, MD, is…
E74 · 10 Jul 2026 · 55 min
74.The Misconception about Effortless Intimacy
Pamela Klein is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified sex therapist. Her specialty is in helping individuals and couples with all kinds of relationship problems. Couples come to see her at various stages of their relationship and they come in with a wide variety of issues. Pamela's specialization in sex therapy differentiates her practice from others. She helps people with sexual dysfunction, low desire, sexual pain and other problems. Her treatment is tailored to the needs of each client and she utilizes practical methods to help make changes in a short period of time. Pamela…
E67 · 26 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
73. Speaking the Unspeakable: A Survivor's Story
Nicole is a victim-survivor, and she knows exactly how abuse needs silence to continue, especially in religious/insular contexts. Nicole Meyer is a victim-survivor of Malka Leifer. She is committed to raising awareness of the impact of sexual abuse, specifically but not only female perpetrators, and the need for supporting survivors both in and out of the community. She uses her own lived experience to support others and feels it is of absolute importance that communities, especially religious or insular communities are educated and made aware of how abuse thrives in silence. Nicole hopes…
E72 · 12 Jun 2026 · 52 min
72. Disclosure in Medical Care of a Child: A mothering challenge
Dr. Devorah Segal earned her MD and PhD in Neuroscience at Icahn Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics and pediatric neurology training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at NYU Langone Medical Center. She is a pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist at NYU Langone, where she is associate director of the Neurofibromatosis Center. She treats children with brain tumors and patients of all ages with neurofibromatosis, schwannomatosis, and other brain tumor predisposition syndromes. She also leads several…
E71 · 29 May 2026 · 51 min
71. Envisioning What's Next: When It's Time to End Infertility Treatment
Julia T. Woodward, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynecology in the Duke University Health System. She has directed the Patient Support Program at the Duke Fertility Center for over 20 years. Clinically, she specializes in working with patients facing infertility, pregnancy loss, third-party reproduction, fertility preservation, and perinatal mood disorders. She trains Clinical Psychology PhD students, Predoctoral Interns, and Postdoctoral Fellows as well as REI Fellows and OBGYN residents in the psychosocial aspects of…
E70 · 15 May 2026 · 57 min
70. A New Look At Suicide: What We Need To Change
Elan Javanfard, M.A., LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist, professor, author, and thought leader in the fields of mental health, mindfulness, and crisis care. He currently serves as Senior Director at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, where he focuses on behavioral health redesign and systems-level transformation to improve care for individuals experiencing mental illness, suicidal ideation, and emotional distress. With over a decade of experience, Elan has provided clinical services in diverse settings, including community-based clinics serving individuals with chronic and severe mental…
E68 · 4 May 2026 · 53 min
69. Andrea Wetterau Therapist Edition: It's Not About The Food
Andrea is a mother of two and a therapist with 11 years of experience. She specializes in working with people in pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, specifically in using EMDR and IFS to help empower them on their journeys toward healing from trauma and finding peace in their relationships with food and body. Andrea has her own private psychotherapy practice, Wetterau Wellness, provides IFS-informed EMDR consultation to fellow therapists, and loves spending her free time with friends and family. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram:…
E67 · 17 Apr 2026 · 53 min
68. It's Not Too Late! Disrupted Attachment and PMAD Recovery
Ruthie Arbit, LICSW, MA is a seasoned therapist, educator, and national leader in the treatment of perinatal and pediatric mental health. She is the Founder and Director of Arbit Counseling — a psychotherapy and pharmacology practice based in Washington, D.C., with specialized expertise in family mental health. Ruthie teaches, writes, and contributes to mental health research; she has been published in a number of acclaimed publications and presents at national conferences. She is also on the Board of Washington DC's Postpartum Support International Chapter. Arbit Counseling offers…
E66 · 5 Apr 2026 · 55 min
67. Transgenerational Trauma: Exploring The Family, The System, and Resilience
Karen Simms, MAMFT, LMHC, is a seasoned consultant, trainer, facilitator, and coach with over 30 years of experience in building trauma-informed, healing-centered, and equitable systems and communities. She is the founder of Trauma & Resilience Initiative, Inc. (TRI) a not for profit that trains, educates, advocates for, and promotes resilience and justice for individuals, families, organizations, and communities. TRI works to reduce the impact of adverse community experiences by healing and repairing those who have been impacted by trauma; and equipping organizations, communities, and…
E65 · 20 Mar 2026 · 59 min
66. The Aftermath: NICU Trauma Part II
Part II of NICU Trauma. Toby Tabak is a mother and nonprofit leader whose work is shaped by lived experience and deep community engagement. She serves as a director at Yad Rachel / Project Ima, supporting maternal mental health through education, advocacy, and compassionate care. She is a co-founder of WeeCare Preemies and WILLPOWER, a coalition of women in leadership roles in Lakewood CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast
E65 · 6 Mar 2026 · 43 min
65. Communication In Grief: Finding Each Other In The Darkness
Naomi Rosenkranz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in grief and reproductive mental health, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, perinatal and infant loss, birth trauma, and pregnancy after loss. She earned her B.A. in Biology from Yeshiva University, along with an M.S. in Neuroscience and an M.S.Ed. in Marriage and Family Therapy, both from the University of Miami. Naomi has facilitated support groups for families who have suffered perinatal and infant loss through Postpartum Support International and The Children's Bereavement Center, as well…
E66 · 20 Feb 2026 · 54 min
64. Military Service and Mental Health: Permission to Speak Freely
Patience Riley, LPC, PMH-C, is a perinatal mental health specialist who bridges the gap between clinical expertise and somatic wellness. With 14 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Patience offers a multifaceted approach to healing by weaving together her roles as a therapist, RETAIN Parental Leave Coach, and 200 HR Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in prenatal care. Patience's career is defined by her work in high-impact settings, including psychiatric hospitals, crisis intervention, and military installations. As a military spouse, she brings a deeply personal…
E63 · 6 Feb 2026 · 34 min
63. Longings In The Long Game: A Conversation About Singlehood and Sexuality
Rachel Hercman, LCSW is a psychotherapist, educator, and mental health content creator specializing in relationships, intimacy, and trauma. She has a private practice in Manhattan and Monsey, as well as telehealth. She brings depth, clarity, and real conversation to the topics we don't talk about enough. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast
E62 · 23 Jan 2026 · 55 min
62. Disordered Eating and Pregnancy: Exploring the "Limiting Beliefs"
Andrea is a mother of two and a therapist with 11 years of experience. She specializes in working with people in pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, specifically in using EMDR and IFS to help empower them on their journeys toward healing from trauma and finding peace in their relationships with food and body. Andrea has her own private psychotherapy practice, Wetterau Wellness, provides IFS-informed EMDR consultation to fellow therapists, and loves spending her free time with friends and family. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram:…
E61 · 9 Jan 2026 · 49 min
61. When Intimate Touch Is Complicated
Rikki Spivak MS, OTR/L is a Columbia University–trained occupational therapist, graduating with her master's degree in 2002. For more than two decades, she has served children, adolescents, and adults with a specialized focus on emotional regulation, safety, and trauma healing. She maintains a thriving private practice in Monsey, where her work integrates a polyvagal-informed lens, somatic principles, and practical therapeutic tools to help clients build resilience and re-establish a grounded sense of safety in their bodies and relationships. Rikki is also a kallah teacher, trained by Rochel…
E60 · 26 Dec 2025 · 55 min
60. It's the Little Things: The Trauma Of NICU parenting
Toby Tabak is a mother and nonprofit leader whose work is shaped by lived experience and deep community engagement. She serves as a director at Yad Rachel / Project Ima, supporting maternal mental health through education, advocacy, and compassionate care. She is a co-founder of WeeCare Preemies and WILLPOWER, a coalition of women in leadership roles in Lakewood. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast
E59 · 19 Dec 2025 · 52 min
59. BONUS EPISODE THERAPIST EDITION: Attachment Trauma with Bethany Warren
Bethany (Beth) Warren, LCSW, PMH-C is a perinatal psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, California and has worked in reproductive mental health for 25 years. She is author of the books: The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook and most recently, Healing From Reproductive Trauma. She is in the process of writing her 3rd book, about trauma-informed care in perinatal spaces. Beth is certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, and infertility. Her work is rooted in…
E58 · 12 Dec 2025 · 47 min
58. It's No Longer Just Personal: When Pain Becomes A Mission
Gila is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Yesh Tikva. Three years into her personal fertility journey she founded Yesh Tikva with the help of four incredible and dedicated women. She received her BA in psychology from Yeshiva University Stern College for Women and an MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Columbia University. Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director of Yesh Tikva, she worked for 8 years as a behavior therapist and parent educator working with children on the Autism spectrum. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram:…
E57 · 28 Nov 2025 · 51 min
57. Pregnancy and Eating: A complex dynamic
Eling Tsai (she/her) is a Registered Dietitian, New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In her work, Eling creates a nonjudgmental space to help people find peace in their relationship with food. Using a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) and Intuitive Eating informed approach, she works with her clients to improve their well-being, body image, and outlook around food while working towards nutrition-related goals and managing a range of medical conditions. She has a special interest in disordered eating, eating disorders, and…
E56 · 14 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
56. Navigating the world with ADHD: A conversation with an expert among friends
Sarah Ottensoser is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over two decades of experience working in school settings. For the past 16 years, she has specialized in executive function coaching, supporting students in building the skills they need to thrive academically and personally. In addition to her direct work with students, Sarah partners closely with families to address executive function challenges at home and leads workshops for both parents and educators. Alongside her school-based work, Sarah also maintains a private practice where she works with children, teens,…
E55 · 31 Oct 2025 · 52 min
55. Nicu and Fatherhood: Failure to protect
Hudson Jones, Psy.D., is a San Diego-based psychologist and the founder of Origin Psychology, a psychotherapy practice dedicated to supporting the mental health of men and fathers. His academic, research, and clinical work center on men's mental health, with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology. As a trainer for Postpartum Support International, Dr. Jones educates professionals on best practices for supporting fathers during the perinatal period, highlighting the unique challenges men face as they transition to parenthood. His research explores the impact of mental health stigma…
E54 · 17 Oct 2025 · 49 min
54. Choosing Life: The Future Is Brighter
Chanchkie Slavin is a passionate teacher and lifelong learner. She is part of the spiritual leadership team in Chabad Malvern and spends her days working to foster a sense of community and Jewish pride in the younger generation and their families through her role as Director of the Early Learning Centre, pre-marital teacher and mikvah lady amongst other things. She is a Bachelor Qualified teacher, and is continuing her education studying Halacha, Talmud, Torah, and Jewish thought. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and beautiful children. CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website:…
E53 · 3 Oct 2025 · 34 min
BONUS EPISODE: Collab with The Birth Trauma Mama Pt 2
Kayleigh Summers is a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Downingtown, PA. She specializes in perinatal trauma and has specific training in both perinatal mental health and EMDR. Kayleigh uses her training as a licensed therapist and her lived experience as an Amniotic Fluid Embolism survivor to treat and support families experiencing perinatal trauma. Kayleigh has also created thriving birth trauma support communities through Instagram and Tik Tok, as well as her podcast, where she provides connection, story sharing, and resources to support those experiencing…
E52 · 30 Sep 2025 · 58 min
BONUS EPISODE: Collab with The Birth Trauma Mama - Meet Dr. Heather Nixon of The Retrievals Podcast Pt 1
Dr. Heather Nixon is a Professor of Anesthesiology and the Division Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology at the University of Illinois Hospital at Chicago where she has worked for the last 15 years. She completed her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School and her Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Feinberg School of Medicine. Her previous academic appointments include Residency Program Director, Associate Head for Education and Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Director. Dr. Nixon served on the Illinois Maternal Mortality Review…

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Misconceptions is a English health podcast from Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 53 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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