How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz
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How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz
Everyday life presents everyday challenges. That’s why I’m here to ask you… How Can I Help? My name is Dr. Gail Saltz, I’m a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, a psychoanalyst, best-selling author, and I’m here to help. Join me every Tuesday and...
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Sex, Lies and the Pandemic
Dr. Saltz answers more questions about listeners’ sex lives with the help of special guest Ian Kerner, psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexua...
Getting Your Sex Life in Synch with Your Partner
Even the closest couples can have differing ideas about sex. To answer questions on this intimate topic, Dr. Saltz welcomes guest Ian Kerner, psychot...
How to Leave an Abusive Relationship
No one should stay in a marriage or relationship that is physically or emotionally hurtful. Dr. Saltz tells how to recognize the hallmarks of a bad si...
When You Need to Say 'No' in a Friendship
Friendships are important, but sometimes our friends can have too much influence on our actions. Dr. Saltz answers listener questions about friendship...
Good Lies, Bad Lies and Relationships
Is there such a thing as an acceptable lie? Is it okay to lie to spare someone's feelings? And what’s the emotional cost of our lies? Dr. Saltz digs i...
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When Medication is the Answer [Archives]
From the archives: Sometimes a needed and effective treatment for an issue like anxiety or depression is medication. Yet many of us stigmatize and avo...
How to Lower Your Pandemic Anxieties [Archives]
From the archives: Today Dr. Saltz answers questions with actionable advice about managing anxiety and uncertainty during the pandemic.
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How to Have the Talks That Can Save a Relationship [Archives]
From the archives: For some couples, open, honest communication is a struggle. Dr. Saltz answers listener questions about how to improve the discussio...
When Relationships Break Down [Archives]
From the archives: How can you tell when a relationship is over or frankly should be over? Whether you're dealing with a romance or a friendship, it c...
Social Anxiety in the Time of Covid [Archives]
From the archives: The rules of social interaction have been turned upside down by Covid. Dr. Saltz answers listener questions about how to behave aro...
Navigating Family Disagreements on Vaccines [Archives]
From the archives: Dr. Saltz helps a listener manage a family relationship in the face of opposing views on getting a vaccine.
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There's Help for Even the Most Difficult Emotional Situations [Archives]
From the archives: Managing severe mental illness in a loved one is hard. Today, Dr Saltz advises a listener on how to deal with a mother with a psych...
Eating Disorders and the Pandemic [Archives]
From the archives: These stressful times are also causing more concerns about eating and body image. I answer listeners' questions, and discuss when i...
Pandemic Trauma and Stress Experience (PTSE): The Struggle is Real [Archive]
From the archives: You're not alone if you're feeling down or anxious, nervous or restless because of the pandemic. Taken together, these symptoms and...
Social Distancing and Feeling Lonely [Archives]
From the archives: Pandemic-enforced social distancing has increased feelings of loneliness. On today’s episode, I discuss how you can feel less lonel...
Is it Sadness? Or is it Depression? [Archives]
From the archives: How to tell if you're struggling with sadness or depression—and what to do in both cases.
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How to Improve a Negative Body Image [Archives]
From the archives: Unhappy with your body? Feeling anxious and insecure? Here's how to be kinder to yourself and get a better outlook.
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How to Make Your Friendships Better [Archives]
From the archives: For women, few things in life are more important than friends. But they can also present challenges. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz an...
Why We All Need Boundaries [Archives]
From the archives: Life can be a struggle if you never set boundaries for your work, in your relationships or regarding your time. I'll tell you how t...
How to Treat Your Sleep Problems
From the archives: There was a name for the inability to sleep well during the pandemic. It's called "Covid-Somnia." Dr. Saltz gives great, practical...
Friends With Money: How Not to Resent Them
When a wealth gap opens between you and a friend, it's hard not to be envious or try frantically to keep up. Dr. Saltz tells how to tame those feeling...
How Can I Persuade My Daughter Not to Be a Teen-Age Bride?
A mother whose daughter wants to marry young knows that love doesn’t conquer all. Dr. Saltz tells her how to get the message across while still being...
When the Pain is Real, But the Disease Isn’t
Make no mistake: hypochondriacs are definitely suffering—especially from the constant worry about the conditions they think they might have. Negative...
Just Because We’re Ex-Spouses, Does That Mean We Can’t Be Friends?
Co-parenting is one thing, but what are the consequences when you develop a deep friendship with your ex? Dr. Saltz helps a listener navigate this tri...
The Case for Having More Sex
Too many couples are having too little sex, says Dr. Saltz. She tells how to restart your sex life--because it’s good for your physical health, your...
The Single-Parent’s Guide to Guilt-Free Dating
Yes, it’s hard to juggle time-restricted schedules, and you may worry that you’re shortchanging your child, but you, and your kids, will benefit when...
Single on Valentine’s Day? What Not to Do
Don’t believe the Valentine's hype, says Dr. Saltz. Don’t fall back into old, bad relationship habits. And do remember that love doesn’t come only in...
A New Year’s Resolution That Will Never, Ever Work
A listener’s boyfriend wanted her to make a joint resolution with him: They would each vow to lose 10 pounds in 2024. Dr. Saltz reveals why that type...
Dealing With Family Gaslighting Around the Holidays
When a woman suffers from a family member's regular gaslighting at the holidays Dr. Saltz advises how to halt that behavior in its tracks and get the...
When Friends Betray Friends
Few things are as hurtful as learning that someone you thought was your friend has betrayed your trust—whether it’s bad-mouthing you, sharing your pri...
How to Get Control of Your Emotions
Overwhelmed? Consumed by Negativity? Saying Hurtful Things When You Don’t Mean To? Dr. Saltz Reveals How to Stop Those Runaway Feelings and Return to...
When All the News Seems to Be Bad News
Social media and 24/7 coverage of current world events is stressing people out—making them anxious, angry and sleepless. Dr. Saltz tells how some simp...
A Holiday Guide to Mothers-In-Law
How to cope—and keep your sanity—when your spouse’s mom tries to take over Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other festivity.
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Caregiver Burnout? Why You Must Put Yourself First
Caregiver burnout is a real thing and can result in depression as well as physical health issues. Dr. Saltz tells how to get past the guilt, resentmen...
Crying in the Office? How to Stop It Before It Starts
Expressing emotion is not a sign of weakness, says Dr. Saltz. But if crying is hurting you professionally, there are some easy, effective techniques y...
How to Love Your Body Again
Everyone has a body part they’re dissatisfied with, but worrying about thigh jiggle and tummy flab is more than just annoying—it can get in the way of...
Pick Up Your Knitting Needles or Crochet Hooks: Crafting Is Great for Mental Health
And it’s not just the yarn arts. Science shows that crafting hobbies in general can boost mood, reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and improve motor...
Banishing Back-To-School Stress
Mean girls and boys, active shooter drills, social media—the thought of these and more can create anxiety as students head back to the classroom. Dr....
There Is a Cure for the Summertime Blues
For some people, the warm weather brings nervousness, jitters and a feeling of being at loose ends. Dr. Saltz tells how to cope with the anxiety that...
How to Do What You Don’t Want to Do
Self-discipline is hard for some people: Meeting deadlines, doing unpleasant chores or eating heathy food is a challenge for them. Dr. Saltz tells how...