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JOWMA (Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association) Podcast

297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -

Dr. Alisa Minkin, MD hosts JOWMA's podcast and shares preventative health information geared to members of the Orthodox Jewish community.

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We Need to Talk, Not Scare; Tips on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

December 25, 2020 01:33 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

Rahel Bayar, CEO, is a former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor who has worked in the field of sexual misconduct and abuse prevention for over a decade. She built her career on creating safe spaces and facilitating change in workplaces globally.  Rahel recently served as a Managing Director in the Sexual Misconduct Consulting & Investigations division of T&M Protection Resources, a global security and consulting firm.  Previously, she spent many years as an Assistant District Attorney in ...

We Need to Talk, Not Scare; Tips on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

December 25, 2020 01:33 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Rahel Bayar, CEO, is a former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor who has worked in the field of sexual misconduct and abuse prevention for over a decade. She built her career on creating safe spaces and facilitating change in workplaces globally.  Rahel recently served as a Managing Director in the Sexual Misconduct Consulting & Investigations division of T&M Protection Resources, a global security and consulting firm.  Previously, she spent many years as an Assistant District Attorney in ...

Treat Early, Treat Wisely with Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt

December 18, 2020 01:08 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

The latest discussion is about the COVID vaccines, meanwhile, a lot of people are still getting the virus, and our hospitals are filling up quickly. In this episode we discuss new treatments that people need to be aware of, in addition to answering some questions about the vaccine. Dr. Aaron Glatt is the Chair of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau. He also serves as the Chief of Infectious Diseases and is the Hospital’s Epidemiologist...

A Light At the End of the Tunnel with Dr. Ellie Carmody

December 10, 2020 17:18 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

DR. ELLIE CARMODY IS AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE physician. She received her MD from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a MPH from Columbia University. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center and her fellowship in Infectious Diseases at NYU School of Medicine Dr. Carmody is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is the Director of the Infectious Diseases Cli...

Straight Talk on COVID19 with Dr. Michael Osterholm

December 10, 2020 17:16 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Dr.Michael Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) . He is also the chair of public health and a professor at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Osterholm is an internationally recognized expert in epidemiology, public health and pandemic preparedness, with a distinguished career spanning over 45 years. He is the author of the New York Times best-selling books, Living Terrors: What America Needs to Know to Survive the Coming Bioterrorist Cat...

CATCH: Creating a Team of Courage and Hope for Women with Anxiety and Depression

December 04, 2020 08:45 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Jessica Tsur is the founder of CATCH, Creating a Team of Courage and Hope, which is an organization for women struggling with mental health challenges. She is also runs both a day care and a gemach for women’s and childrens’ clothing, Levli Gemach. Jessica has been very open about her struggles with severe anxiety and depression and the associated stigma. She realized that there is a huge need for all types of support for women with mental health challenges, which was the impetus for creating...

No Shame, No Blame: An approach to childhood weight concerns

November 27, 2020 16:43 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Dr. Rebecca Geliebter, a Pediatric Endocrinologist, discusses childhood weight concerns and the best means of management.

First Surviving, Then Thriving: Parenting In Stressful Circumstances

November 20, 2020 01:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Dvorah Levy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. She maintains a private practice in Cedarhurst and Brooklyn, NY. Dvorah has over 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. She is a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social Work and received post graduate training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Gestalt Therapy. Among her areas of expertise are marriage therap...

Not My Child! with Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan

November 20, 2020 01:27 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Rabbi Yossi Bensoussan serves as mashgiach ruchani at Yeshiva High School of Cleveland. He is a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) who currently maintains a private practice, and does motivational speaking and community education on addiction all over the US and Israel. Rabbi Bensoussan is well-known also for his regular column, Risk Factor, in Mishpacha magazine

Hunger Games: Raising Healthy Eaters

November 15, 2020 00:12 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MB

Yaffi Lvova, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and twin mom who is passionate about providing nutrition education for the pregnant or breastfeeding woman, help with nutrition for colicky or fussy babies, and assistance with initial food introduction. Yaffi graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors of science in nutrition and dietetics from Arizona State University in 2010 and went on to complete the Iowa State University dietetic internship. Yaffi partners with families to grow hap...

Talking to Our Kids About Sex and Sexuality: Rachel Tuchman, LMHC

November 01, 2020 00:22 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Rachel Tuchman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over ten years of experience. She has worked with many diverse populations and across a wide spectrum of mental health relater concerns. Rachel is HAES (Health At Every Size) aligned clinician and dedicates a lot of her time out of office to educating parents and kids on the importance of body respect and the behaviors that truly honor our health. Currently, she offers services in her Cedarhurst, NY office for kids and teens...

COVID19: Dr. Dan Grove And Dr. Naor Bar Zeev

October 23, 2020 20:15 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Dr. Dan Grove, Assistant Director of Critical Care at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, interviews Dr. Naor Bar Zeev about COVID19. Still having COVID-19 conundrums? Tune in to the next episode of the JOWMA Preventative Health Podcast, where Dr. Alisa Minkin will be asking YOUR questions in an interview with Dr. Naor Bar-Zev, PhD, MPH, MBBS(Hons), MBiostat the Deputy Director of the International Vaccine Access Center and Associate Professor of International Health and Vaccino...

Ep. 42 What’s the Deal with the COVID19 Vaccine? Dr. Dan Grove And Dr. Naor Bar Zeev

October 23, 2020 20:15 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Dr. Dan Grove, Assistant Director of Critical Care at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, interviews Dr. Naor Bar Zeev about COVID19. Still having COVID-19 conundrums? Tune in to the next episode of the JOWMA Preventative Health Podcast, where Dr. Alisa Minkin will be asking YOUR questions in an interview with Dr. Naor Bar-Zev, PhD, MPH, MBBS(Hons), MBiostat the Deputy Director of the International Vaccine Access Center and Associate Professor of International Health and Vaccinol...

What’s the Deal with the COVID19 Vaccine? Dr. Dan Grove And Dr. Naor Bar Zeev

October 23, 2020 20:15 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

Dr. Dan Grove, Assistant Director of Critical Care at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, interviews Dr. Naor Bar Zeev about COVID19. Still having COVID-19 conundrums? Tune in to the next episode of the JOWMA Preventative Health Podcast, where Dr. Alisa Minkin will be asking YOUR questions in an interview with Dr. Naor Bar-Zev, PhD, MPH, MBBS(Hons), MBiostat the Deputy Director of the International Vaccine Access Center and Associate Professor of International Health and Vaccinol...

Ep. 41 The Confident Kallah: Fostering Healthy Sexuality in Our Daughters with Dr. Elissa Hellman

October 16, 2020 18:46 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

An experienced, board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Elissa Hellman, has been in practice for the past ten years in Milwaukee, WI. She is also the physician at The Confident Kallah, a telemedicine gynecology practice focused on the needs of Jewish women who observe Taharat Ha'Mishpacha. Throughout her years as a clinician, she noticed a gap in women's health awareness and education. This developed into a special interest in patient education and being a resource for the Jewish community in relation to...

The Confident Kallah: Fostering Healthy Sexuality in Our Daughters with Dr. Elissa Hellman

October 16, 2020 18:46 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MB

An experienced, board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Elissa Hellman, has been in practice for the past ten years in Milwaukee, WI. She is also the physician at The Confident Kallah, a telemedicine gynecology practice focused on the needs of Jewish women who observe Taharat Ha'Mishpacha. Throughout her years as a clinician, she noticed a gap in women's health awareness and education. This developed into a special interest in patient education and being a resource for the Jewish community in relation to...

Ep. 40 Vaccine Development with Dr. Naor Bar Zeev

October 13, 2020 09:59 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Dr. Naor Bar Zeev PHD MPH MBBS(Hons) M Biostat is the Deputy Director of the International Vaccine Access Center and Associate Professor of International Health and Vaccinology at the Johns hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is a pediatric infectious disease physician and a statistical epidemiologist.

Vaccine Development with Dr. Naor Bar Zeev

October 13, 2020 09:59 - 19 minutes - 9.09 MB

Dr. Naor Bar Zeev PHD MPH MBBS(Hons) M Biostat is the Deputy Director of the International Vaccine Access Center and Associate Professor of International Health and Vaccinology at the Johns hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is a pediatric infectious disease physician and a statistical epidemiologist.

Intuitive Eating with Gila Glassberg, RD

October 01, 2020 23:46 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Gila Glassberg is a Master's level registered dietitian and a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. As a teenager, she was faced with constant diet talk, body shaming and obsessive guilt around food, she struggled with disordered eating. This is what propelled her into the field of nutrition. She uses a non-diet, weight-neutral approach called Intuitive Eating. She helps growth oriented women break out of chronic dieting, and regain clarity into what is really important to them. You can find...

Ep. 39 Intuitive Eating with Gila Glassberg, RD

October 01, 2020 23:46 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Gila Glassberg is a Master's level registered dietitian and a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. As a teenager, she was faced with constant diet talk, body shaming and obsessive guilt around food, she struggled with disordered eating. This is what propelled her into the field of nutrition. She uses a non-diet, weight-neutral approach called Intuitive Eating. She helps growth oriented women break out of chronic dieting, and regain clarity into what is really important to them. You can find...

Ep. 38 Pandemic Child Psychology with Dr. Sara Asher

September 18, 2020 10:14 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Dr. Alisa Minkin interviews Dr. Sara Asher.

Pandemic Child Psychology with Dr. Sara Asher

September 18, 2020 10:14 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

Dr. Alisa Minkin interviews Dr. Sara Asher.

Yid Parenting: Back to School with Rabbi Yitzie Ross

September 14, 2020 00:14 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

Rabbi Yitzie Ross is a dynamic 4th grade Rebbe at the Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett, New York, as well as the author of the popular blog and column Yid Parenting.

Ep. 37 Yid Parenting: Back to School with Rabbi Yitzie Ross

September 14, 2020 00:14 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Rabbi Yitzie Ross is a dynamic 4th grade Rebbe at the Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett, New York, as well as the author of the popular blog and column Yid Parenting.

Unmasking the Myths of COVID19 with Dr. Naor Bar Zeev

September 04, 2020 01:05 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

Dr. Naor Bar Zeev PHD MPH MBBS(Hons) M Biostat is the Deputy Director of the International Vaccine Access Center and Associate Professor of International Health and Vaccinology at the Johns hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is a pediatric infectious disease physician and a statistical epidemiologist.

Ep. 36 Unmasking the Myths of COVID19 with Dr. Naor Bar Zeev

September 04, 2020 01:05 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Dr. Naor Bar Zeev PHD MPH MBBS(Hons) M Biostat is the Deputy Director of the International Vaccine Access Center and Associate Professor of International Health and Vaccinology at the Johns hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is a pediatric infectious disease physician and a statistical epidemiologist.

Egg Freezing: Fertility Preservation with Dr. Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow

August 16, 2020 12:52 - 1 hour - 33.7 MB

Dr Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and reproductive Endocrinology. She is the Director of Research at Extend Fertility. She provides the full spectrum of infertility care at Extend Fertility and Premium health Center, including fertility preservation.

Ep. 35 Egg Freezing: Fertility Preservation with Dr. Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow

August 16, 2020 12:52 - 1 hour - 68.2 MB

Dr Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and reproductive Endocrinology. She is the Director of Research at Extend Fertility. She provides the full spectrum of infertility care at Extend Fertility and Premium health Center, including fertility preservation.

Back to School...and COVID-19

July 26, 2020 03:34 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

Dr. Ellie Carmody is an Infectious Disease physician at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Director of the Infectious Disease Clinic at Bellevue Hospital Center.

Ep. 34 Back to School...and COVID-19

July 26, 2020 03:34 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MB

Dr. Ellie Carmody is an Infectious Disease physician at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Director of the Infectious Disease Clinic at Bellevue Hospital Center.

Dealing with the Emotional Fallout of COVID-19

July 17, 2020 02:01 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MB

Perella Perlstein is a psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Touro College. She has a clinical practice in Brooklyn, NY.

Ep. 33 Dealing with the Emotional Fallout of COVID-19

July 17, 2020 02:01 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Perella Perlstein is a psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Touro College. She has a clinical practice in Brooklyn, NY.

Ep. 32 How to Fool Yourself Less Often Part 2

July 10, 2020 03:19 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

JOWMA interviews Dr. Jonathan Howard, NYU Neurologist, acclaimed critical thinker, and published expert on cognitive biases in medicine.

How to Fool Yourself Less Often Part 2

July 10, 2020 03:19 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

JOWMA interviews Dr. Jonathan Howard, NYU Neurologist, acclaimed critical thinker, and published expert on cognitive biases in medicine.

Ask The Expert: ADHD & Autism, Q &A with Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. Amir Miodovnik

July 05, 2020 17:29 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

Dr. Amir Miodovnik is a developmental -behavioral pediatrician , former Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at Maimonides Hospital , who currently is practicing at Neurabilities Healthcare in New Jersey.

Ep. 31 ADHD & Autism, Q &A with Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. Amir Miodovnik

July 05, 2020 17:29 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

Dr. Amir Miodovnik is a developmental -behavioral pediatrician , former Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at Maimonides Hospital , who currently is practicing at Neurabilities Healthcare in New Jersey.

Ask The Expert: ADHD and Autism, Q &A with Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. Amir Miodovnik

July 05, 2020 17:29 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MB

Dr. Amir Miodovnik is a developmental -behavioral pediatrician , former Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at Maimonides Hospital , who currently is practicing at Neurabilities Healthcare in New Jersey.

Baby Skin 101

June 26, 2020 23:31 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

Miriam R. Lieberman, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology for adults and children. Dr. Lieberman received her medical degree and completed her residency training in dermatology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Lieberman is committed to quality patient care with a high priority on health education and preventative wellness.

Ep. 30 Baby Skin 101

June 26, 2020 23:31 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Miriam R. Lieberman, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology for adults and children. Dr. Lieberman received her medical degree and completed her residency training in dermatology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Lieberman is committed to quality patient care with a high priority on health education and preventative wellness.

Ep. 29 COVID19: Must there be a second wave?

June 19, 2020 02:55 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Dr.Daniel Grove is a pulmonary and critical care specialist and assistant director of critical care at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Maryland, and author of the blog mycovidjourney.

COVID19: Must there be a second wave?

June 19, 2020 02:55 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MB

Dr.Daniel Grove is a pulmonary and critical care specialist and assistant director of critical care at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Maryland, and author of the blog mycovidjourney.

Ep. 28 A Personal Perspective on Preventing Eating Disorders

June 09, 2020 15:33 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Aviva Beleck is a 4th year medical student at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stonybrook and future pediatrician who discusses her struggles with an eating disorder.

A Personal Perspective on Preventing Eating Disorders

June 09, 2020 15:33 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

Aviva Beleck is a 4th year medical student at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stonybrook and future pediatrician who discusses her struggles with an eating disorder.

Ep. 27 A Heart to Heart Talk with Dr. Sarah Rosanel

May 28, 2020 23:49 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Dr. Sarah Rosanel is an internal medicine hospitalist and cardiology fellow at Maimonides Medical Center.

A Heart to Heart Talk with Dr. Sarah Rosanel

May 28, 2020 23:49 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MB

Dr. Sarah Rosanel is an internal medicine hospitalist and cardiology fellow at Maimonides Medical Center.

Our New Normal: Reopening after the storm of COVID19

May 28, 2020 23:47 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Dr. Hindi Mermelstein is a psychiatrist with specialization in geriatric psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine

Ep. 26 Our New Normal: Reopening after the storm of COVID19

May 28, 2020 23:47 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Dr. Hindi Mermelstein is a psychiatrist with specialization in geriatric psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine

Ep. 25 "I Was Supposed to Have a Baby: Coping with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss"

May 22, 2020 03:11 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Dr. Aimee Baron and licensed clinical social worker D’vora Entin talk to JOWMA about finding emotional support while coping with infertility and pregnancy loss.

"I Was Supposed to Have a Baby: Coping with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss"

May 22, 2020 03:11 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

Dr. Aimee Baron and licensed clinical social worker D’vora Entin talk to JOWMA about finding emotional support while coping with infertility and pregnancy loss.

"Pru U'rvu: Reproductive Medicine for Torah Observant Couples"

May 22, 2020 03:10 - 1 hour - 37.1 MB

Dr. Richard Grazi, Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Maimonides Medical Center and the founder of Genesis Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, talks to JOWMA about reproductive medicine and fertility treatment, with a focus on the special needs of Orthodox Jewish couples.

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