What does resilience really mean for women—and how does it change across a lifetime?

In this episode of HERology, co-hosts Drs. Anna Barbieri, Anu Lala, and Joanne Stone are joined by clinical psychologist Jonathan DePierro, PhD, to explore how women experience resilience through adolescence, pregnancy, parenthood, midlife, and beyond.

Together, they discuss how resilience is shaped not only by hardship, but by social support, purpose, flexibility, and the ability to grow through uncertainty. The conversation also examines the unique pressures women face at different life stages—from body image and social media to fertility, postpartum adjustment, caregiving, perimenopause, and the emotional labor of daily life.

This episode explores:

• What resilience actually means—and why it’s more than just “pushing through”
• Why women may experience stress, trauma, and life transitions differently
• How social support, community, and meaning can strengthen resilience
• The impact of pregnancy, postpartum life, and perimenopause on mental health
• Practical ways to build resilience, from reframing negative thoughts to creating small daily rituals

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or simply trying to manage the demands of everyday life, this conversation offers practical, compassionate insights into what it means to adapt, recover, and grow.

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Can seed cycling balance your hormones? Do you need to detox your uterus after your period? Can an IUD travel to your brain? And is heart disease really more dangerous for men than women?

In this myth-busting episode of HERology, our co-hosts—Drs. Anu Lala, Joanne Stone, and Anna Barbieri—separate fact from fiction on some of the most common women's health misconceptions circulating online and in everyday conversation.

Together, they tackle myths surrounding such areas as:

• fertility
• perimenopause
• hormone therapy
• pregnancy exercise
• birth control
• ovarian cysts
• fibroids
• uterine "detoxes"
• irregular periods
• HPV testing
• and much more.

Whether you're navigating reproductive health, menopause, pregnancy, or simply trying to make sense of the latest wellness trends, this episode offers practical, evidence-based insights from three leading Mount Sinai physicians.

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Advertising for GLP-1 hormones is everywhere now—but what are GLP-1s, and are they effective?

On this special edition of HERology, co-host Drs. Joanne Stone, Anna Barbieri, and Anu Lala explore the science—and controversy—behind GLP-1 medications. The hosts examine the complex intersection of hormones, aging, and weight gain—especially for women—and tackle essential details, such as:

• The line between medical treatment and aesthetics;
• The importance of lifestyle alongside medication;
• How nutrition, movement, and sustainable habits remain foundational to health.

From disparities in access and social pressures to the role of prevention and policy, this conversation highlights both the promise and limitations of these widely discussed therapies.

HERology from the Mount Sinai Health System is dedicated to unpacking the science of women’s health—and helping listeners navigate it with clarity and confidence.

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