Chedva Berger, LCSW And Riva Preil, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD, CLT

EmpowHer: A Medical and Mental Health Podcast

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The EmpowHer Podcast brings together Licensed Clinical Social Worker Chedva Berger and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Riva Preil for honest and practical conversations about women’s mental and physical health. Each month they talk with experts from therapists to doctors to share real stories, tools, and insights that help women understand their bodies, advocate for their care, and make informed choices on topics like pelvic health, intimacy, trauma, pregnancy, and more. Content is for informational use only, not for personal medical or mental health advice. Intended for mature audiences 18+.

Author

Chedva Berger, LCSW And Riva Preil, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD, CLT

Episodes

Tight-Lipped Conversations: Breaking the Silence Around Vulvovaginal Pain - Noa Fleischacker Executive Director of Tight Lipped - Episode #5 16.12.2025 41:42

Noa Fleischacker is the Executive Director of Tight Lipped, an advocacy organization by and for people with chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain conditions. Tight Lipped was born out of Noa’s personal experience navigating the healthcare system with pelvic floor dysfunction and vestibulodynia. Her decade of professional and volunteer work as a community and political organizer helped her to see “t...

Food for Thought - A Conversation about Nutrition and Neurodivergence- Jackie Silver RDN- Episode #4 16.11.2025 43:40

Jackie Silver is a Registered Dietitian and founder of Jackie Silver Nutrition, a virtual private practice specializing in supporting neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, autism (ASD), and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Her team offers neurodiversity-affirming, nonjudgmental, and weight-inclusive care. Jackie earned her Master of Health Science in Nutrition Communicati...

Healing Through Intimacy: A Look into Sex Therapy-Dr. Shy Krug PH.D., CST, C-PST, CGT - Episode #3 10.10.2025 57:55

Dr. Shy Krug is a licensed psychologist and AASECT and IAPST certified sex therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, and is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Krug is the founder and director of Blue Anchor Psychology, a group practice in New York City and Bergen County which focused on sex therapy, couples therapy, sexual compulsivity, and generali...

The Floor Nobody Talks About-Pelvic floor 101-Dr. Millie Schweky PT, DPT - Episode #2 10.10.2025 42:21

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Dr. MillieS chweky is a pelvic floor physical therapist who currently lives in Ra'anana, Israel. Millie treats women throughout the lifespan from new brides to post-menopause. She just wants to be everyone's big sister to help women feel strong, safe, and empowered in their bodies, especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. She blends science with in...

Intro To EmpowHer - Episode #1 10.10.2025 9:53

In this kickoff episode, hosts Chedva Berger, LCSW and Riva Preil, DPT lay out the mission of EmpowHer. They talk about the real gaps women face in care, why many providers miss pelvic and mental health links, and how this show will bridge both. You will hear why trusting your gut matters, how to advocate for yourself, and when a second opinion makes sense. They explain their balanced view of west...