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Golden Hour
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Golden Hour is the must-listen podcast for moms and moms-to-be, where real stories from fellow mothers meet expert advice from top professionals. Tune in to discover insights, share in the journey, and connect with a community that understands the joys and challenges of motherhood
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The Birth Advice No One Gives Parents (But Should) with Brittany Pruneau | Golden Hour, Episode 47
Mar 1800:59:20Tap to summarizeMany expecting parents spend months preparing for the baby — but far less time preparing for the birth itself.In this episode, Dr. O sit down with Brittany Pruneau, a birth educator who works closely with families preparing for labor and delivery, to talk about why so many people walk into birth feeling unprepared — and how education can change the entire experience.Brittany shares what she regularly sees when working with expecting parents: many arrive at the hospital without fully understanding the range of decisions that may come up during labor, the interventions that might be offered, or how quickly circumstances can change.We talk about why birth is not something you can simply “wing,” and why understanding your options ahead of time can make a significant difference in how people experience labor.Brittany also explains how expectations shape birth experiences. When someone believes there is only one “right” way for their baby to be born, any deviation from that expectation can feel overwhelming — even when both parent and baby are healthy. In many cases, it’s the gap between expectations and reality that leads people to feel disempowered or distressed about their birth experience.This conversation explores how preparation, information, and realistic expectations can help parents approach birth with greater confidence and clarity.In this episode we discuss:• Why many parents feel unprepared for labor and delivery • The role of birth education in decision-making during labor • How expectations influence birth experiences • Why flexibility and knowledge can reduce fear around birth • What expecting parents should understand before going into laborIf you’re expecting a baby — or supporting someone who is — this episode offers an honest look at why birth preparation matters.#birthprep #birtheducation #pregnancy #laboranddelivery #newparents #mom #momlife #motherhood #mother #pregnancyjourney #postpartum #postpartumjourneyThank you for listening ❤ PODCAST LINKS:- Podcast Website: https://goldenhour.fm- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenHourFM?ref=bs- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour/id1768847425?ref=bs- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhourfm?ref=bs- RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2401875.rss?ref=bsSOCIAL LINKS:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goldenhour.fm?ref=bs- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhour.fm?ref=bs
Transcribe →Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Perinatal Psychiatry, Birth Trauma & the Perimenopause Transition with Dr. Anna Glezer
Mar 401:00:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Golden Hour, Dr. O sits down with Dr. Anna Glezer, a reproductive and integrative psychiatrist trained at Harvard and UCSF, where she continues to teach and mentor residents and fellows. She is the founder of Women’s Wellness Psychiatry, creator of the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, and co-founder of the Bay Area Reproductive Mental Health Conference. Through her clinical work, teaching, and national leadership, she has helped shape how we understand women’s mental health across the reproductive lifespan.This conversation moves beyond isolated diagnoses and instead examines women’s mental health as a longitudinal experience — from preconception and pregnancy through postpartum and into perimenopause.We explore:The misconception that pregnancy is protective for mental healthWhy symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety often begin during pregnancyThe role of shared decision-making when discussing SSRIs in pregnancyThe concept of matrescence as a profound identity and neurobiological transitionThe statistic that 1 in 5 women experience perinatal or postpartum depression — and why anxiety, OCD, and trauma are often underrecognizedWhy approximately 40% of birthing people describe birth as traumatic, even when nothing “medically went wrong”How loss of locus of control contributes to birth traumaWhy perimenopause can last 5–15 years and frequently manifests through mood swings, irritability, insomnia, and brain fogThe integrative approach to mental health in midlife, including hormone therapy, CBT, exercise, sleep, micronutrients, and lifestyle medicineAt its core, this episode reframes women’s health around one central principle:Mental health is health.From pregnancy through midlife, women deserve to feel informed, seen, and supported — not dismissed, minimized, or told to “grin and bear it.”If you work in women’s health, psychiatry, primary care, or are navigating these transitions yourself, this conversation offers both clinical depth and practical insight.#reproductivepsychiatry #womensmentalhealth #birthtrauma #perinatalmentalhealth #perimenopause #postpartum #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #mom #momlife #pregnancy #motherhood #motherhoodjourney #postpartumjourneyThank you for listening ❤ PODCAST LINKS:- Podcast Website: https://goldenhour.fm- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenHourFM?ref=bs- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour/id1768847425?ref=bs- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhourfm?ref=bs- RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2401875.rss?ref=bsSOCIAL LINKS:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goldenhour.fm?ref=bs- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhour.fm?ref=bs
Transcribe →Postpartum Is Broken in America: How Boram Nam Is Redefining Maternal Care | Golden Hour, Episode 45
Feb 1801:04:09Tap to summarizePostpartum care in America is failing women.In this powerful episode of The Golden Hour, Dr. O sits down with Boram Nam — entrepreneur, hospitality leader, and co-founder of Boram — to discuss why postpartum recovery is treated as optional in the U.S., while in Korea 84% of women receive structured postpartum support.Boram shares:Her personal experience with postpartum depression (that she didn’t recognize at the time)The guilt, rage, and exhaustion no one warned her aboutWhy the “supermom” narrative is harming womenHow Korea’s postpartum retreat model inspired her to build BoramWhat true postpartum support should look likeWhy parental leave and postpartum infrastructure are policy issuesTogether, they explore:Matrescence and identity shiftsThe invisible labor of new motherhoodWhy postpartum doulas and lactation consultants are undervaluedHow to build your village — even if you don’t have oneIf you are pregnant, postpartum, supporting someone who is, or simply care about women’s health equity — this conversation is essential.Postpartum isn’t six weeks. It’s a transformation.#postpartumcare #maternalhealth #postpartumdepression #fourthtrimester #workingmoms #parentalleave #womenshealthThank you for listening ❤ PODCAST LINKS:- Podcast Website: https://goldenhour.fm- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenHourFM?ref=bs- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour/id1768847425?ref=bs- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhourfm?ref=bs- RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2401875.rss?ref=bsSOCIAL LINKS:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goldenhour.fm?ref=bs- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhour.fm?ref=bs
Transcribe →Menopause Care Is Changing: Hormone Therapy, FDA Updates, and New Treatments for Hot Flashes with Dr. Risa Kagan | Golden Hour, Episode 44
Feb 401:21:10Tap to summarizeMenopause care is finally evolving — and this episode explains what every woman needs to know right now.In this conversation, Dr. O sits down with Dr. Kagan, board-certified OB-GYN, UCSF Clinical Professor, and nationally recognized expert in menopause, hormone therapy, bone health, sexual health, and cancer survivorship.We break down the recent FDA label change for menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), why vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats are more serious than we once believed, and how untreated symptoms are linked to cardiovascular disease and brain health.Dr. Kagan also explains the two newly approved non-hormonal treatments for hot flashes, including how neurokinin B receptor antagonists work by targeting the brain’s thermoregulatory system — a major shift in menopause treatment options.This episode covers:The truth about menopausal hormone therapy todayWhy hot flashes are not “just annoying”New FDA-approved non-hormonal treatmentsWho should (and shouldn’t) consider hormonesWhy menopause is still under-treatedHow women can advocate for better careWhether you’re approaching menopause, in the thick of it, or caring for women who are — this episode brings clarity, evidence, and empowerment to a stage of life that has been misunderstood for far too long.#HotFlashes #MenopauseCare #MidlifeHealth #MenopauseAwareness #WomenHealth #MidlifeMattersThank you for listening ❤ PODCAST LINKS:- Podcast Website: https://goldenhour.fm- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenHourFM?ref=bs- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour/id1768847425?ref=bs- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhourfm?ref=bs- RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2401875.rss?ref=bsSOCIAL LINKS:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goldenhour.fm?ref=bs- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhour.fm?ref=bs
Transcribe →Matrescence Explained: Why Postpartum Is a 2–3 Year Transformation with Jessie Harrold | Golden Hour, Episode 43
Jan 2100:53:05Tap to summarizeWhat if postpartum isn’t something to “recover from” — but a profound identity transformation?In this episode of The Golden Hour, Dr. O sits down with Jessie Harrold, doula, coach, author of Mother Shift, and host of the Becoming Podcast, for a deeply honest conversation about matrescence, the fourth trimester, and why the transition to motherhood often takes years — not weeks.Together, they explore:Why postpartum is a developmental stage, not a pathologyThe difference between the fourth trimester and matrescenceWhy so many mothers feel “lost” after birthThe role of grief, body change, and identity shifts in early motherhoodHow lack of community and maternity leave impact maternal mental healthWhy “bouncing back” is the wrong goalThis episode is essential listening for:Mothers and birthing peopleWomen considering motherhoodOB-GYNs, midwives, doulas, and women’s health providersAnyone supporting someone through postpartum🎧 Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs this reminder: You’re not broken — you’re becoming.TakeawaysMotherhood is a rite of passage that changes everything.Matrescence is a developmental process similar to adolescence.The transition to motherhood can take two to three years.Community support is essential for new mothers.Grief is a natural part of the motherhood journey.Body image changes significantly during and after pregnancy.It's important to honor and validate feelings about body changes.Societal pressures can exacerbate feelings of inadequacy in mothers.The healthcare system often fails to support the postpartum period adequately.Transformation in motherhood is messy but ultimately empowering.Keywords#motherhood #matrescence #postpartum #transformation, #identity #community #bodyimage #grief #ritesofpassage #supportThank you for listening ❤ PODCAST LINKS:- Podcast Website: https://goldenhour.fm- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenHourFM?ref=bs- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour/id1768847425?ref=bs- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhourfm?ref=bs- RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2401875.rss?ref=bsSOCIAL LINKS:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goldenhour.fm?ref=bs- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhour.fm?ref=bs
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