Send us a text As we close out season one of Her Time to Talk, this special end-of-year episode invites you to step into the new year with intention, self-compassion, and clarity rather than pressure, perfectionism, or burnout. Women are constantly told to do more, be more, and fix themselves through unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. When those expectations inevitably become unsustainable, they often fuel shame, negative self-talk, and a sense of failure. In this episode, we pause that cycl...
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Send us a text As we close out season one of Her Time to Talk, this special end-of-year episode invites you to step into the new year with intention, self-compassion, and clarity rather than pressure, perfectionism, or burnout. Women are constantly told to do more, be more, and fix themselves through unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. When those expectations inevitably become unsustainable, they often fuel shame, negative self-talk, and a sense of failure. In this episode, we pause that cycl...
Send us a text As we close out season one of Her Time to Talk, this special end-of-year episode invites you to step into the new year with intention, self-compassion, and clarity rather than pressure, perfectionism, or burnout. Women are constantly told to do more, be more, and fix themselves through unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. When those expectations inevitably become unsustainable, they often fuel shame, negative self-talk, and a sense of failure. In this episode, we pause that cycl...
Send us a text Many women find themselves caught in distressing cycles of overthinking. You replay a moment again and again, searching for clarity or safety, only to feel more overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself. In this episode, we explore why these patterns are so common for women and trauma survivors, how your nervous system confuses past and present threats, and what it truly takes to interrupt the spiral. You will learn a simple two-step process for moving from rumination into gro...
Send us a text In this episode of Her Time To Talk, Megan explores why activism is not only compatible with therapy, but essential to mental health and feminist clinical practice. Drawing from her experience at the October 18th No Kings protest in Savannah, Georgia, she reflects on the emotional complexity of showing up, the power of collective action, and the realities of navigating safety and privilege in today’s political climate. Megan discusses the growing research that links pro-social ...
Send us a text This week, Meagan and Sydney take a deep, unflinching look at the New York Times conversation that asked whether liberal feminism has “ruined” the workplace. The original title alone sparked widespread outrage, and the discussion that followed revealed just how pervasive patriarchal logic remains in mainstream discourse. In this episode, Megan and Sydney unpack the rhetorical moves, logical fallacies, and internalized misogyny embedded in the arguments made by Helen Andrews, Le...
Send us a text The holidays often highlight the invisible labor women carry—managing everyone’s happiness, absorbing tension, keeping the peace, and pretending everything’s fine. But what if this season could feel lighter, more honest, and less about obligation? In this episode, Lurah Patrick, a graduate-student therapist at Her Time Therapy, joins Meagan to talk about the deeper emotional weight of the holidays: guilt, grief, boundaries, and the pressure to perform. Together, they explore ho...
Send us a text The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and connection—but for many women, they can also bring body image struggles, food-related anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Between family dynamics, social expectations, and the pressure to “enjoy every moment,” it’s easy to lose touch with yourself. In this episode, Chloe St. Pierre, therapist at Her Time Therapy, joins us to explore how you can find calm and self-compassion through the chaos of the season. With her background in t...
Send us a text In this episode, Meagan sits down with Her Time Therapy clinician Melanie Maldonado to talk about identity, feminism, and what it really means to live the “life of a healing girl.” Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s newest era, The Life of a Showgirl, they explore how women are taught to perform—both in work and relationships—and what it takes to shift from performance to presence. Melanie shares her own story of pivoting from pre-med to mental health counseling and the id...
Send us a text In this episode, Sydney opens up about her late ADHD diagnosis and how understanding her neurodivergence completely reshaped the way she approaches work, relationships, and self-compassion. She reflects on her early experiences navigating career burnout, shame, and perfectionism—and how embracing her neurotype led her to a more authentic, sustainable life and career. Sydney shares her story not just to educate, but to empower other women who are discovering their own neurodiver...
Sex educator and Her Time Therapy practicum clinician Erin Brandt joins us to talk about what most women were never taught: how to build a shame-free relationship with your body, advocate for your pain, and expand pleasure beyond orgasm-only thinking. We trace Erin’s path from forensic sexology to Planned Parenthood to therapy, unpack how patriarchy and medical dismissal shape women’s sexual health, and explore practical, sex-positive tools you can start using now. If you’ve ever felt disconn...
What if the mood swings, night sweats, anxiety, and brain fog aren’t “just you”—but a totally normal phase no one taught you to expect? In this candid conversation, Erin Brandt (sex educator turned counseling intern) and Lurah Patrick (graduate counseling intern) name what perimenopause really is, how it shows up from the mid-30s onward, and why so many women get misdiagnosed or dismissed. We unpack: Perimenopause vs. menopause vs. post-menopause (clear definitions and timelines)Why labs can ...
We all know that 2 a.m. moment. You’re lying awake replaying all the ways you wish your life looked different. You can see the vision, you even know the steps, but when the morning comes you find yourself frozen. You scroll, clean the kitchen, help someone else, and promise you’ll try again tomorrow. Then comes the shame spiral: What’s wrong with me? Maybe I’m just lazy. In this episode of Her Time to Talk, Meagan unpacks why so many women feel stuck even when they want change. Together, we’l...
Fertility isn’t just a medical issue — it’s a cultural, emotional, and deeply personal journey. In this episode of Her Time to Talk, we’re joined by Nicole Lange, a practitioner who brings together Chinese medicine, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based science to reimagine how fertility is supported. Nicole shares her own lived experience, how trauma impacts fertility and pregnancy, and why the current fertility culture often leaves women feeling stigmatized, blamed, and unsupported. We d...
Why do so many survivors of sexual assault experience more than one assault in their lifetime? It’s a heartbreaking but necessary question—and one that deserves compassionate, evidence-based answers. In this episode of Her Time to Talk, we break down what research tells us about sexual revictimization, why it happens, and most importantly, how survivors can break the cycle and reclaim their power. We’ll cover: What revictimization is and how it shows up in real lifeThe psychological, social, ...
Meet Dr. Janice Moran, one of our newest clinicians at Her Time Therapy and a fierce advocate for disability-affirming mental health care. In this episode, Janice sits down with Meagan to explore how her lived experience as a blind woman informs and strengthens her clinical practice. We cover: What disability-affirming therapy actually looks like in the roomHow trauma, grief, and chronic illness intersect with identityThe unspoken challenges—and hidden strengths—of navigating life with a disa...
With new federal legislation quietly reshaping Medicaid, millions of women are at risk of losing access to the care they rely on—especially mental health care. In this timely and deeply personal episode, we break down what’s really happening with the so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill,” how it disproportionately affects women, and what you can do right now to protect your mental health coverage. We cover: What the new Medicaid rules actually changeWho’s most at risk—and why it matters for women’s...
In this episode of Her Time to Talk, we explore a deceptively simple yet revolutionary tool for women's mental health: reading fiction for pleasure. Meagan shares why fantasy romance books, often dismissed as “just smut,” can actually serve as profound vehicles for healing, resilience building, empathy, and self-discovery. Drawing from her background as both a therapist and former English teacher, Meagan breaks down the modern feminine hero’s journey and what makes these stories so impactful—...
Divorce isn’t always a failure. Sometimes, it’s the most loving thing we can do for ourselves. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Her Time Therapy clinician Kimberly joins Meagan to share her journey through a marriage that looked perfect on paper—but left her feeling lost, silenced, and disconnected from her true self. Together, they unpack how divorce became Kimberly’s turning point—not just an end, but a beginning. She opens up about the moment she realized she had never actua...
What does it mean to live a life that’s truly your own? In this unforgettable Pride Month episode, we’re joined by Angelique Piwinski, a trans elder, educator, and sharp-witted New Yorker whose story stretches from the Stonewall Uprising to corporate boardrooms and beyond. With warmth, humor, and a lifetime of perspective, Angie reflects on what it took to step into her truth—after decades of hiding it. From transitioning while serving as a senior executive in New York’s fast-paced advertisin...
Today’s episode is a call to awareness, a call to action—and above all, a call to compassion. At Her Time Therapy, we practice from a feminist counseling lens, which means we don’t view mental health in a vacuum. Systems, policies, and power structures deeply shape our emotional lives, and right now, those structures are failing women—especially those who are most marginalized. In this episode, we explore how political rhetoric and policy decisions—especially those under the Trump administrat...
Therapy can be life-changing—but figuring out how to pay for it shouldn’t be a full-time job. In this episode of Her Time to Talk, we break down Insurance 101 for mental health care: what terms like deductibles, copays, F codes, and out-of-network really mean, and how they impact your care, cost, and confidentiality. We also explore the real pros and cons of using insurance for therapy versus paying out of pocket—and how to know which option is right for you. Whether you're overwhelmed by you...
Send us a text As we close out season one of Her Time to Talk, this special end-of-year episode invites you to step into the new year with intention, self-compassion, and clarity rather than pressure, perfectionism, or burnout. Women are constantly told to do more, be more, and fix themselves through unrealistic New Year’s resolutions. When those expectations inevitably become unsustainable, they often fuel shame, negative self-talk, and a sense of failure. In this episode, we pause that cycl...
