How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz

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It’s safe to say 2020 was one of the most difficult years, ever, for so many…and these remain very challenging times. That’s why I’m here to ask you… How Can I Help? My name is Dr. Gail Saltz, I’m a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, a psychoanalyst, best-selling author, and I’m here to help. Join me every Friday on this podcast where you can ask your most pressing questions and get helpful guidance on topics ranging from coping with anxiety and mood, relationships, to family and parenting issues, to workplace dynamics, to dealing with Covid fatigue, and everything in-between. While it has been a tough time, you don’t have to navigate it alone. So… How Can I Help? You can send your questions anonymously to me at [email protected], and I will answer with specific advice and understanding.

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Friends With Money: How Not to Resent Them

Apr 19 2024 14 mins

When a wealth gap opens between you and a friend, it's hard not to be envious or try frantically to keep up. Dr. Saltz tells how to tame those feelings, and keep the relationship intact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Can I Persuade My Daughter Not to Be a Teen-Age Bride?

Apr 05 2024 14 mins

A mother whose daughter wants to marry young knows that love doesn’t conquer all. Dr. Saltz tells her how to get the message across while still being supportive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Pain is Real, But the Disease Isn’t

Mar 22 2024 16 mins

Make no mistake: hypochondriacs are definitely suffering—especially from the constant worry about the conditions they think they might have. Negative test results won't necessarily banish the anxiety, but Dr. Saltz reveals what does work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just Because We’re Ex-Spouses, Does That Mean We Can’t Be Friends?

Mar 08 2024 14 mins

Co-parenting is one thing, but what are the consequences when you develop a deep friendship with your ex? Dr. Saltz helps a listener navigate this tricky and often uncomfortable territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Case for Having More Sex

Feb 23 2024 17 mins

Too many couples are having too little sex, says Dr. Saltz. She tells how to restart your sex life--because it’s good for your physical health, your mental health, and the health of your relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Single-Parent’s Guide to Guilt-Free Dating

Feb 09 2024 12 mins

Yes, it’s hard to juggle time-restricted schedules, and you may worry that you’re shortchanging your child, but you, and your kids, will benefit when you enjoy a strong, adult relationship, says Dr. Saltz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Single on Valentine’s Day? What Not to Do

Jan 26 2024 15 mins

Don’t believe the Valentine's hype, says Dr. Saltz. Don’t fall back into old, bad relationship habits. And do remember that love doesn’t come only in heart-shaped red packagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Year’s Resolution That Will Never, Ever Work

Jan 12 2024 13 mins

A listener’s boyfriend wanted her to make a joint resolution with him: They would each vow to lose 10 pounds in 2024. Dr. Saltz reveals why that type of resolution is doomed to failure—and tells what does work when you’re plotting new goals for the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dealing With Family Gaslighting Around the Holidays

Dec 29 2023 13 mins

When a woman suffers from a family member's regular gaslighting at the holidays Dr. Saltz advises how to halt that behavior in its tracks and get the holiday back on a better footing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Friends Betray Friends

Dec 15 2023 14 mins

Few things are as hurtful as learning that someone you thought was your friend has betrayed your trust—whether it’s bad-mouthing you, sharing your private info with the world or cutting you off socially. Dr. Saltz tells how to get past the resulting self-doubt and determine whether this is a relationship worth saving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.