#172 Birth Control

Birth control options have changed a LOT since Joanna and Daphnie were in health class. Are you using the choice that’s best for you, or just the one that was handed to you by your college health center worker 10 years ago? We cover the most popular types of birth control, how effective they are in the real world (not just when used perfectly) and their benefits and risks.

Links in this episode: Contraceptive use fact sheet, Planned Parenthood birth control info, CDC info on birth control, Our Sexual Health episode, Marie Claire article about Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen, How to put on a condom

#142 Therapy with Psychotherapist Lindsey Pratt

We’ve told our listeners to consider going to therapy a million times, but how do you figure out if therapy might be helpful to you? Psychotherapist Lindsey Pratt, LMHC, joins us to talk about signs that therapy might be useful, how to find a therapist that’s a good fit, how to break up with a therapist that isn’t working out, and (let’s be real) how to pay for it.

Links in this episode: Lindsey's individual practice website, Intuitive Healing Psychotherapy Practice website, Find a therapist anywhere in the country on Psychology Today, Find low-cost therapy options ($30-$50) on Open Path, NYC Mental Health resources