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+.
EmpowHer: A Medical and Mental Health Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Chedva Berger, LCSW And Riva Preil, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD, CLT
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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+.
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December 16, 2025
Tight-Lipped Conversations: Breaking the Silence Around Vulvovaginal Pain - Noa Fleischacker Executive Director of Tight Lipped - Episode #5
<p><strong>Noa Fleischacker</strong> 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 “the personal as political” in her own experience as a patient and motivated her to create a platform to share these stories publicly and bring patients together to fight for change. Noa's work with Tight Lipped and her personal story has been featured in the Oprah Daily, Washington Post, LA Times, Glamour Magazine, WHYY, The Pulse, and numerous other podcasts.</p><p>In this powerful episode of EmpowHer Podcast, hosts Chedva Berger, LCSW and Riva Preil, DPT sit down with <strong>Noa Fleischacker</strong>, Executive Director of <strong>Tight Lipped</strong>, who shares her raw and eye-opening journey living with chronic vulvar and pelvic pain—including undergoing a Pap smear under general anesthesia and being repeatedly dismissed by providers. Together, they unpack the very real physical and mental health impact of pelvic pain, the medical gaslighting so many patients experience, and why accurate diagnosis, and evidence-based care are critical to healing. Noa also reveals how her personal struggle sparked Tight Lipped, a growing advocacy movement working to break stigma, build community, and demand better care—reminding listeners that pelvic pain is common, valid, and never something you should endure in silence.</p><p>If you found this conversation helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. </p><p>Stay connected with us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/revitalizepelvichealth/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> @revitalizepelvichealth to hear about upcoming episodes. </p><p>Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at empowher.podcast25@gmail.com —we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>And remember—your health, your voice, your power. Until next time!</p><p>Tight Lipped Resources:</p><ul><li><p>Link to resources within Tight Lipped:<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z3TXrUhOtSrbmaq2_22tsQKhmBnw4uNNwIdbzq1xAG4/edit?gid=186584906#gid=186584906" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z3TXrUhOtSrbmaq2_22tsQKhmBnw4uNNwIdbzq1xAG4/edit?gid=186584906#gid=186584906</a> </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.tightlipped.org/join" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tightlipped.org/join</a></p></li></ul><p>General Pelvic Pain Jewish Community Resources:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://sheli.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sheli.org/</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://tahareinu.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tahareinu.com/</a></p></li></ul>
November 16, 2025
Food for Thought - A Conversation about Nutrition and Neurodivergence- Jackie Silver RDN- Episode #4
<p>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.</p><p>Jackie earned her Master of Health Science in Nutrition Communication from Toronto Metropolitan University and has specialized training in mindful eating and sensory-based feeding therapy.</p><p>She and her team support clients across Ontario, Canada, and several U.S. states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, helping with meal planning, selective eating, food aversions, digestive health, chronic disease management, and more.</p><p>In her free time, Jackie enjoys rock climbing, yoga, pilates, swimming, traveling, visiting museums, and spending time with family and friends.</p><p>In this episode, Chedva Berger, LCSW, and Riva Preil, DPT talk with Jackie Silver, RDN. They unpack evidence-based care and explore how diet culture shapes our relationship with our bodies. Jackie shares tools for fostering a healthier relationship with food, practicing body neutrality, and making small, sustainable habit shifts.</p><p>You’ll hear strategies for navigating busy family schedules and holidays, along with support for sensory aversions and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). We’ll also look at how executive function, ADHD medication, IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), and the gut–brain connection influence eating. Plus, you’ll get simple, doable wins—freezer-friendly meals, grab-and-go options, and small “micro goals” that boost dopamine and make everyday nourishment easier.</p><p>If you found this conversation helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. </p><p>Stay connected with us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/revitalizepelvichealth/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> @revitalizepelvichealth to hear about upcoming episodes. </p><p>Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:empowher.podcast25@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">empowher.podcast25@gmail.com</a> —we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>And remember—your health, your voice, your power. Until next time!</p><p>Resources: </p><ul><li>Website:<a href="https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/</a> </li><li>Free download “Neurodivergent Grab & Go Food List”:<a href="https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/grab-and-go-foods-list/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/grab-and-go-foods-list/</a></li><li>Free 15-minute Discovery Call Bookings:<a href="https://l.bttr.to/htZ1u" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://l.bttr.to/htZ1u</a> </li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/accessiblewellness/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.instagram.com/accessiblewellness/</a> </li></ul><p><br></p>
October 10, 2025
Healing Through Intimacy: A Look into Sex Therapy-Dr. Shy Krug PH.D., CST, C-PST, CGT - Episode #3
<p>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 generalist mental health care. Dr. Krug was formerly a staff psychologist at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center where he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the assessment and treatment of PTSD where he also co-founded the Sexual Health Clinic. Dr. Krug specializes in trauma, anxiety, mood, sexual disorders, and couples therapy. </p><p>In this episode, hosts Chedva Berger, LCSW and Riva Preil, DPT sit down with Dr. Shy Krug, a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist, to unpack what sex therapy is, how it works, and who it helps. They cover common issues that show up in the bedroom, why consent and open dialogue matter, and how trauma, anxiety, meds, hormones, and medical conditions can affect desire and arousal. You will hear about sensate focus, responsive versus spontaneous desire, the circular model of sexual response, and the PLISSIT roadmap for care. They discuss when to add pelvic floor PT, how partners can support each other, how to find a qualified sex therapist, and simple ,practical steps to make intimacy feel safer, more connected, and more enjoyable.</p><p>If you found this conversation helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. </p><p>Stay connected with us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/revitalizepelvichealth/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Instagram</a> @revitalizepelvichealth to hear about upcoming episodes. </p><p>Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto: empowher.podcast25@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">empowher.podcast25@gmail.com</a>—we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>And remember—your health, your voice, your power. Until next time!</p><p><strong>Dr. Shy Krug’s Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.blueanchorpsychology.com/providers/dr.-krug" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drshykrug/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> @drshykrug</li><li><a href="https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AASECT </a>and<a href="https://www.iapst.org/listing?keyword=" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> IAPST</a> website-you can search for a certified sex/psychosexual therapist. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>General websites to find a therapist:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://secure.helloalma.com/providers-landing/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=Google+%7C+Brand+%7C+Client-Tristate+%28NY%2CNJ%29+%7C+Search&utm_id=22999895679&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22999895679&gbraid=0AAAAACwfxhra34NxNdApMifVUy_yy4AxP&gclid=CjwKCAjw_-3GBhAYEiwAjh9fUPHhpsdVxOxmIA6PIydMcqc5CQT1MBgcWXaxcjhyZM-GVVMU58EzhBoCtqwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Alma</a></li><li><a href="https://care.headway.co/lp/get-care?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22670631772&utm_adgroup=180531787403&utm_content=get-care&utm_term=headway%20find%20a%20therapist&page_variant=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22670631772&gbraid=0AAAAAoLs-VWAK3UCMlAwShpwzYB-WorpN&gclid=CjwKCAjw_-3GBhAYEiwAjh9fUFuXjvyrfVG4bJwrSdWuQ8Rm-ohI6sLozurL2VeGt7U_O4VdEEzwzRoCkrQQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Headway</a></li><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/new-jersey?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=668897941&gbraid=0AAAAAD_gfuxlJiDKFiyxgq1144Qe7Mx9k&gclid=CjwKCAjw_-3GBhAYEiwAjh9fUOMmxB9deQFDMdNkvA9aua5y-RoPOxYO1AyMnGdpsyCQXMXcS1bT6hoCEIcQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Psychology Today</a></li><li><a href="https://okclarity.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">OK Clarity</a> (Jewish Community Resource)</li></ul><p>Please note, the content on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. </p><p>In addition, this podcast is for mature audiences only (age18+). If you're under 18, we recommend discussing with a parent or guardian before listening.</p><p><br></p><p>Produced and Edited By Zalman Michel</p>
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