Episodes 123
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (48)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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A Mind of Her Own is a science-backed podcast dedicated to women's mental health, hosted by Dr. Jennifer Reid, MD, a Columbia and UCLA-trained psychiatrist, award-winning educator at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations. Dr. Reid sits down with clinicians, researchers, and writers to explore topics that matter: invisible labor, reproductive mental health, physician burnout, guilt, identity, and the forces that shape how women seek care and how they thrive. Now available for CME credit!

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"It's Your Body." Optimal Health in Perimenopause.

Jun 04, 2026 47m

“Every woman deserves the chance to have a real discussion about hormone therapy — and make whatever decision is right for her. I’m here to give information and answer questions. It’s your body.”—…

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Goes Global

May 26, 2026 34m

What does it take for a single idea to travel from a research lab in New Haven to war zones in Uganda, refugee camps in Malaysia, and clinics across 30 countries and six continents? In this episode,…

When the Story Heals the Storyteller

May 12, 2026 37m

“Writing meets you where you are. Writing can wrap itself around any situation you bring to it.” - Carolyn Roy-Bornstein, MDIn this rich conversation, host Dr. Jennifer Reid welcomes Dr. Carolyn…

Held Together: Weaving Women's Stories of Motherhood, Loss, and Finding Each Other

Apr 23, 2026 45m

“I don’t think we move past challenging experiences. I think we integrate them into our identities and into the wisdom we carry forward.” -Dr. Rebecca ThompsonIn Held Together: A Shared Memoir of…

The Brilliant Postpartum Brain

Apr 13, 2026 37m

“The postpartum brain is brilliant, and we want to nurture that process versus hinder it.” -Dr. Nikki Pensak, PhD, PMH-CIn this episode of A Mind of Her Own, Dr. Jennifer Reid, host and author of…

The Real Madness of March: Gambling Disorder, Recovery & Public Health

Mar 24, 2026 35m

“There’s no such thing as responsible gambling. Remember when we were told to smoke responsibly, and that opiate pain pills aren’t addictive? -Kavita Fischer, MDSeveral years ago, when Dr. Kavita…

Women Burdened by Invisible Work

Mar 12, 2026 44m

“Most of the couples that I spoke with wanted to distance themselves from old-school gender norms, and yet very few were able to achieve balance when it came to the division of this mental work.”—…

"First, Seek to Understand": A CBT Expert's Guide to Everyday Communication

Mar 05, 2026 54m

“Honesty doesn’t have to be brutal. Honesty can be compassionate. Honesty can be respectful.” -Dr. Cory NewmanEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Dr. Jennifer Reid sits down with Dr. Cory Newman,…

Support During Fertility Treatments: “The Hardest Thing Is Reaching Out."

Feb 03, 2026 38m

Join us for an intimate conversation with Dr. Keri Smotrich, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor, about the emotional challenges of fertility struggles,…

Doctor, Writer, Woman: Navigating Guilt and Identity at Midlife

Jan 21, 2026 30m

Join Dr. Reid, psychiatrist, creator and host of “A Mind of Her Own,” and author of Guilt Free, for this conversation with Nancy Reddy, author of The Good Mother Myth and creator of Be Less Careful…

Slowly Building "Small Communities of Care."

Jan 13, 2026 45m

“We’re not alone...that’s kind of our mission and why we do the work that we do.”Anu Gorakanti (MD) and Laura Holford (RN) co-founded Introspective Spaces, a collective creating contemplative…

The Guilt Free Series: A Conversation with the Author, Jennifer Reid, MD

Dec 18, 2025 43m

Family physician and writer Dr. Mara Gordon interviews psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Reid about her new book Guilt Free (releasing January, 27, 2026). The conversation explores why women experience…

The Guilt Free Series: Running from Perfection with Dr. Caitlin Massone

Nov 20, 2025 33m

In this episode of A Mind of Her Own, host Dr. Jennifer Reid explores guilt, perfectionism, and recovery with Dr. Caitlin Massone, author of Running from Perfection. This conversation is part of the…

The Guilt Free Series: An ICU Nurse Shares her Journey Beyond Guilt and Burnout

Nov 11, 2025 32m

*Please note, today’s guest will remain anonymous to protect her privacy.“We’re supposed to be constant caregivers. And we’re supposed to do that even when it makes our lives really difficult...this…

"1001 Cuts" - Women Surgeons and the Daily Battle to Belong

Oct 29, 2025 36m

“It wasn’t like overnight I woke up and I was like, I don’t like medicine anymore... It was just like this gradual onslaught and accumulation of events that felt very much like beating my head…

“I Can’t Not Do This”: Finding Your True Calling in Uncertain Times

Oct 21, 2025 53m

“If I didn’t have hope defined as an action—defined as every day doing something to try to close the gap between what is and what could and should be—I don’t know what else I’d do.”In this profound…

"If You're In Sync with Your Kids 30% of the Time, You're a Pro."

Oct 14, 2025 39m

In this thoughtful conversation, Dr. Jennifer Reid welcomes back an old friend and UCLA training colleague, Dr. Marissa Caudill, to explore one of parenting’s most pervasive emotions: guilt. Dr.…

Life-Changing Reads from a Psychiatrist

Oct 06, 2025 18m

As an avid reader, I’m always seeking that next great book. The one that allows me to see myself and the world more clearly, comforts me when I’m lost, or inspires me to move through my day…

"Our Kid's Feelings Aren't Meant to be Fixed, They're Meant to be Understood."

Sep 30, 2025 40m

Listen to a new episode of Guilt Free: Real Women, Real Stories on A Mind of Her Own with host Jennifer Reid, MD, who sits down with Dr. Hope Seidel, a board-certified pediatrician turned parenting…

"I Felt Guilty for Having the Wrong Dream."

Sep 25, 2025 38m

In this first of the Guilt Free: Real Women, Real Voices series with Dr. Jennifer Reid, she speaks with Kerry Chaput, author and creator of the Substack “Badass Women in History.” Kerry opens up…

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