Misconceptions

Diana Melnick is a registered psychotherapist and certified intimacy therapist. She runs a multidisciplinary clinic in Toronto specializing in couples therapy and intimacy function. She has been a kalla teacher for close to 15 years.    Sara Klein is a registered Physiotherapist with more than 15 years of experience. She graduated from the University of Toronto with an MScPT in 2005 and subsequent...

Adina Landa is a proud mother of 6, k"ah, a shlucha in Northern California and Life Coach for Chabad Moms. In between growing and running her Chabad Center, and caring for her adorable kids, she's also the host of The Confident Chabad Mom Podcast and facilitates a membership called The Calm & Confident Chabad Mom Tribe. She's passionate about taking moms from stressed and overwhelmed to calm, conf...

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Chani Yondorf, an OBGYN passionate about women's health. Learn about some of the common obstetric complications and how that impacts the care of pregnant women.   Chani Yondorf is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the Albert Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia. She graduated summa cum laude from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in biochemistry. She began her...

Rachel Honeyman is a martial artist, writer, and the founder of honeybebold , a hub for empowering female entrepreneurs in their businesses and bodies through bold branding, impactful websites, and transformative self-defense skills. She lives in Long Island, NY with her husband Tzvi and their two bunnies, Tonks and Lupin. And if you couldn't tell, she's a huge Harry Potter nerd.   https://www.kve...

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 Mou...

Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW, is passionate about supporting the mental health of his clients throughout their fertility journey. Whether the struggle is learning of a fetal anomaly, infertility, reproductive loss, termination or coping with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders such as postpartum anxiety and depression, he offers a sensitive and supportive space for individuals and couples to proc...

Abby Grayson, MA, LPC Abby Grayson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Skillman, NJ. Abby specializes in treating clients who are experiencing infertility and/or using assisted reproduction technology to build a family. Abby's area of expertise is long-term counseling relationships with infertility patients, focusing on the complex emotional impact of building a family thro...

Tiffany Conyers is an expert therapist working with perinatal women.  Eavesdrop on this fascinating conversation between two faith-filled therapists - the conflicts, the challenges, and how faith holds them together.   *** CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

Hillary Waller, a skilled therapist with years of experience at Karen Kleiman's Postpartum Stress Center takes us through a conversation about the transition to motherhood, how matrescence changes us and how we have to talk more about it.   CONNECT DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodca...

In continuation to episode 14 PART ONE, Malka takes on her personal experience of infertility and the choices and chances that occur along the way. A fierce advocate and supporter of others, Malka chose to share so others feel less alone. Join us for this powerful conversation.   About Malka Edinger: Malka Edinger is a speech-language pathologist, wife, and mother. Professionally, Malka works with...

In this episode, Malka takes on her personal experience of infertility and the choices and chances that occur along the way. A fierce advocate and supporter of others, Malka chose to share so others feel less alone. Join us for this powerful conversation.   About Malka Edinger Malka Edinger is a speech-language pathologist, wife, and mother. Professionally, Malka works with middle school students...

Joanne Cacciatore, PhD is one of the world's premier experts in traumatic grief, with specific focus on the death of a child. As a master educator and researcher, Joanne shares her lived and learned experiences about the language of grief and loss. Listen and learn from this compassionate and unique individual.   About Dr. Joanne Cacciatore: Dr. Joanne Cacciatore is a Professor at Arizona State Un...

When lightning strikes twice. The unusual story of a mother and therapist choosing to terminate a pregnancy due to fetal anomaly. Julie is a renowned expert in the field of Reproductive mental health and explores the complex experience of being on both sides of the couch.   CONNECT DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://ww...

Attention all perinatal therapists! It's unusual to have the opportunity to learn clinical insights from a therapist and survivor of a rare and catastrophic birth trauma. This bonus episode is a mini-training from an expert with lived experience of the most complex kind. Get ready to take notes, this one is a real gift. Keep your ears open for future therapist edition bonus episodes to strengthen...

When Infertility is experienced by a religious couple, the process of Mikvah (laws of family purity) can become incredibly complicated. Listen to Carly Chodosh, a licensed therapist and sex therapist and Mikvah Director explore the complexities of this personal and private space. About Carly Chodosh Carly Chodosh LCSW, CST, PMH-C is a psychotherapist and Mikvah Director in Lower Merion, PA. Curren...

Shifra Rabinowitz's experience of motherhood may catch you by surprise. It may make you wonder if other women feel this way and question the assumptions around religious women and family building. With her unique perspective and experience, Shifra offers support to all women experiencing a different and sometimes surprising reality of motherhood.   About Shifra Rabinowitz: Shifra Rabinowitz, MHC i...

OCD and intrusive thoughts often show up in the experience of the postpartum parent. It can feel confusing and distressing to those experiencing uncomfortable and often scary thoughts about their baby and themselves. Join us for a fascinating conversation with an internationally renowned expert  on OCD!   About Elyssa Kushner: Elyssa Kushner is a graduate of Stern College and completed her masters...

Our chromosomes hold the secrets of who we are and who we become. When confronting genetic identity and challenges in a pregnancy, the terminology and experience can be confusing. Listen as our expert, Erica Schindewolf, breaks down the meaning and the making of who we are!   * * * *   *** CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube...

Rivka Sidorsky is a master therapist and certified sex therapist. Join us for this fascinating conversation about women's sexual health, the interplay between the emotional and physical experience of intimacy and direct conversation around sexual pain.    About Rivka Sidorsky: Rivka Sidorsky, LCSW-C, CST is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, a licensed clinical social worker, a Board Certified Sup...

Many of you may have met Birdie Gunyon Meyer as a facilitator of PSI's as a hilarious and bluntly honest seasoned professional nurse, counselor, lactation specialist and expert bra fitter!  Today's conversation talks about the beginning of her work and the value of support and connection in the postpartum experience.    * * * *   *** CONNECT WITH ME: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram:...

Medication and Motherhood can be one of the more confusing experiences of the reproductive years. Every parent seeks to create the safest experience for their unborn child while balancing the responsibility to their own physical and mental health. Learn about the way that medication decisions are made and the most up-to-date research about meds and moods! About Dr. Rachel Shmuts, DO Dr. Rachel Shm...

Ever wonder about men coping with infertility? Do they have the same challenges when dealing with the medical and emotional complexity of building their family? Listen to this vibrant conversation between Dvora and Bill Petok, an expert in men and infertility to learn more about how men are different and not so different when navigating the infertility experience.   About Bill Petok, PhD Bill Peto...

When Aliza and her husband hoped to create a family, they never imagined that route would include surrogacy. As an orthodox couple, they needed to navigate the halachic (religious law), emotional and financial experience of taking a route to parenthood that was mostly unpaved. From their experience, Aliza has built a community of women and couples exploring the possibilities of surrogacy in a supp...

When Birth becomes a Trauma: Kayleigh Summers was expecting her first child, and after an uneventful labor the birth took a frightening turn. Listen to her story unfold and learn about the impact of birth trauma on identity, motherhood and parenting.     Guest links:   Website: https://thebirthtraumamama.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebirthtrauma_mama/   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok...

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, data and education.  Perfect for mothers, aspiring mothers, health professionals, or anyone intere...