A Better Pill To Swallow
by David Neiman
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37. From Broadway to Motherhood: Postpartum Depression and Finding…
37. From Broadway to Motherhood: Postpartum Depression and Finding…
About this podcast
Just a spoonful of humor helps the medicine go down. Inspired by his brother’s suicide David unleashes his outlandish banter and passion for mental health with his good friends and experts alike. He challenges the over-medicated status quo, asking questions and exploring new holistic alternatives with his guests from a wide array of experience and discipline.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 36 episodes
- 37. From Broadway to Motherhood: Postpartum Depression and Finding Yourself Again · 1 h 24 min · Season 3 Episode 37There’s a moment in this conversation where Emily says she doesn’t recognize herself anymore—and somehow, it opens the door to something more honest. Emily Walton—Broadway…
- 36. The Grief of Losing A Child: "You Lose The Future" · 1 h 12 min · Season 3 Episode 36A healthy baby. A seizure in the middle of the night. And a reality no parent is prepared to face. Susan Weissman shares the story of losing her son Nathan just weeks before his…
- 35. Advanced Voice Biofeedback: How It Can Help Your Mental Health · 1 h 29 min · Season 3 Episode 35At the heart of A Better Pill to Swallow is the belief that mental health in the modern era demands new modalities—approaches that go beyond insight alone and actually meet the…
- 34. Teaching Young Teens, Finding Purpose, and Shaping Our Future · 2 h 12 min · Season 3 Episode 34On this week’s episode, I share my conversation with Karl Mauks-Kopke — eighth grade math teacher and not-so-secret philosopher. Karl is a dear friend and one of the most…
- Supporting a Mentally Ill Child, Grieving a Son, and Leaning on Community · 1 h 18 min · Season 3 Episode 33Today’s episode cuts to the origin tale of how this very podcast was created. I’m interviewing my mother, Laine Neiman, about parenting a child with mental illness, handling the…
- 32. Thyroid Cancer, Holistic Healing, and Low Toxic-Living · 1 h 26 min · Season 3 Episode 32On this week’s episode, I share my conversation with Jennifer Stevens, Holistic Nutrition Practitioner and Thyroid Cancer Survivor. We talk all about Jen’s experiences with…
- Early Parenthood, Post-Partum Anxiety, and How Diet Affects Metal Health · 59 min · Season 3 Episode 31Our first episode of season three kicks off with a very special, long-awaited guest…a woman who needs no introduction, but I’m giving her one anyway because she’s ‘a my…
- 29. Love in Medicine, Liability Culture, and the Mystery of Dying · 1 h 27 min · Season 2 Episode 29This week, I’m joined by nurse practitioner Margaret Decker for a conversation about the role of love and community in modern medicine. We talk about what it means to show up for…
- 28. The Discipline of Art, Navigating Unpredictability, and Protecting Your Mental Health as a Creative · 1 h 8 min · Season 2 Episode 28This week, we’re joined by Betsy Capes—founder of Capes Coaching and a powerhouse guide for artists, creatives, and performers looking to build sustainable careers in an…
- 27. Microdosing, Recreational Psychedelics, Ayahuasca, and the Power of Struggle · 1 h 25 min · Season 2 Episode 27Today’s episode features my illuminating conversation with Jason Gold, personal coach and psychedelics expert. We explore the therapeutic potential of psilocybin—not just as a…
- 26. The History of Childbirth, Obstetrics vs. Midwifery, Reproductive Justice, and How to Birth in Power · 1 h 11 min · Season 2 Episode 26Today’s episode features my fascinating conversation with Birdie Condon, Hudson Valley-based midwife and sex educator. We talk all about the history of childbirth including how…
- 25. Adult ADHD, Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation & Setting Yourself Up for Success · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 25Today, I’m sitting down with ADHD coach, Steev Hodgson, to discuss his journey to an adult ADHD diagnosis and the wisdom he’s picked up along the way. We get into practical tips…
- 24. OCD, Fatherhood, Letting Go, Raising Relaxed Kids, and Managing Intrusive Thoughts · 1 h 7 min · Season 2 Episode 5This week, I’m sharing my candid and irreverent conversation with my close friend, Mark Priceman. As fellow neurotic Jews who have wrestled with OCD tendencies, we compare notes…
- 23. The Emptiness of Fame, Spiritual Awakening, and Growing through Struggle · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 4This week’s episode features my enriching conversation with spiritual alchemist, guide, and yoga/meditation teacher, Maya Kramer. We go deep into Maya’s beginnings as a model in…
- 22. Part 2: How Grief Changes Us, Holding Space for Big Emotions, and Honoring the Dead · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 3In part two of my conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt, we're taking an abrupt turn from our conversation on sex, into a deep dive on grief. Elizabeth discusses…
- 21. Part 1: Sex Education as a Human Rights Issue, Abstinence-Only Education, & The Challenges of Social Change. · 1 h 31 min · Season 2 Episode 2This week, I’m sharing my enlightening (not to mention fun) conversation with sex educator Elizabeth Greenblatt. We delve deep into her experiences as a high schooler…
- 20. Conquering Panic Attacks, Transforming Child Therapy, and Carving a Unique Career Path · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 20In the premiere of Season 2, I have an inspiring conversation with Rosey Rouhana, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist. Rosey opens up about her…
- 19. Beauty Standards, Grieving with Kids, The Value of Struggle, and Authentically Teaching Teens · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 19In part two of my conversation with Emily Abramson, we look deeper at parenthood, grief, and the importance of “doing the work.” Emily shares how she models healthy body image…
- 18. Exploring New Cultures, Learning Foreign Languages and Navigating a Meaningful Life, Part 1 · 1 h 11 min · Season 1 Episode 18On today’s episode, I’m sharing part one of my conversation with Emily Abramson. Emily is a foreign language teacher who speaks five languages, and PhD student on a mission to…
- 17. The Music Industry, Artistic Growth and Motherhood · 1 h 12 min · Season 1 Episode 17On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredible singer-songwriter Jen Hirsh, aka Monogem. Jen opens up about her journey to discovering her authentic voice as an…
