Beyond the Prescription

After Abby Greensfelder was told to prematurely end her maternity leave and return to a grueling work schedule as a new mom, she knew she had a choice to make – stay and compromise, or take a chance on herself. The next day, she took the first step toward co-founding her own media production company. And it paid off Today, Abby is the founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios , a media company led by...

For years, Kathleen Buhle—formerly Biden—has been a tireless advocate for women. Whether by helping provide legal support for domestic abuse victims or fostering community among women in DC, her advocacy and nonprofit work has given many women critical support for sharing their stories and voices. Now she’s giving voice to the most difficult story she’s faced yet: her own. In her memoir, If We Bre...

For far too long, women have been left out of the conversations about their own health. They have been dismissed, misguided, or downright ignored when asking questions about their bodies. Millions of women lack access to the care they need, especially those in their post-reproductive years.  Enter Dr. Sharon Malone — a leading obstetrician, gynecologist, menopause practitioner, and champion for wo...

Resilience. Recovery. Hope.  Few people embody these words like Greg Galeazzi—a U.S. Army veteran, doctor, and dedicated husband and father.  While deployed in Afghanistan in 2011, Greg’s platoon was hit by an IED during a regular foot patrol—causing him to lose both of his legs and most of his right arm. After a grueling recovery process, Greg adjusted to a new life as an amputee, in which he met...

There’s not much Will McCormack hasn’t done in Hollywood, but behind the scenes of his successful career, Will was abusing alcohol and drugs to cope with the pressure of performance.  He’s acted, written screenplays, produced, directed, and won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. But Will is much more than a Hollywood star. In this episode of Beyond the Prescription , Will opens up to Dr. McBri...

When NASA's Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Management and Oversight, Andrea Razzaghi, began working at the agency, the sign on the restroom door said “woman,” not “women” — because she was the only woman working in a group of men. In this episode, Dr. Lucy McBride talks with Andrea about the challenges of working as a woman of color in a male-dominated field, and her remarkable jo...

It’s time for us to abandon the notion of the woman who “has it all together.”  Mika Brzezinski has spent her life and career doing it all – from reporting live from the Twin Towers on 9/11 to delivering the news every morning as co-host of MSNBC’s popular show Morning Joe. As a journalist, author, talk show host, and advocate for women, Mika is one of the most formidable voices in our nation.  Ye...

To stress is human – but when does stress cross into distress? Dr. Lucy McBride talks with Scott Stossel, journalist, national editor of The Atlantic, and best-selling author about his lifelong battle with debilitating anxiety In a fascinatingly raw conversation, they delve into how Scott manages the pressure of his high-powered and public-facing job alongside the emotional, behavioral and physica...

What do gymnastics, mental health, and success have in common?  Jennifer Sey.  Dr. Lucy McBride talks with former Levi Strauss & Company executive, elite gymnast, author and producer Jennifer Sey about the emotional and physical abuse she endured on her path to becoming the 1986 National Gymnastics Champion; her journey from post-traumatic stress toward post-traumatic growth; and why she walked aw...

How do people at the top of their fields marry their physical and mental health to reach the height of success? Every week we bring guests into Dr. McBride’s office to break down how a comprehensive approach to their health has propelled them to greatness. Health isn’t just blood pressure and BMI. Our bodies are complex systems, and our symptoms are just the beginning. We dig deep into the lives o...