Catherine Birndorf, MD, is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, the Co-Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York. Dr. Birndorf is the Founding Director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at Weill Cornell Medicine – New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

In addition, she is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology. A graduate of Smith College, Dr. Birndorf attended Brown University Medical School and did her Psychiatry Residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. A past Postpartum Support International board member, Dr. Birndorf now serves on the President’s Advisory Council. For ten years, Dr. Birndorf was a regular mental health columnist for Self Magazine and has appeared on numerous television programs, including The Today
Show, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and CNN. Dr. Birndorf recently consulted on a special postpartum episode of Law & Order. Dr. Birndorf’s first book, The Nine Rooms of Happiness, was an NYTimes bestseller published in 2010. Her most recent book, published by Simon &
Schuster in 2019, is entitled What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancyto Motherhood.

Dr. Birndorf joins us on The Vault to dispel myths around antidepressant use during and after pregnancy, to discuss how hormones play a role in our mental health and wellbeing and to discuss the unique challenges and treatments for women’s mental health. She also discusses how men may struggle during the postpartum period and how those trying to become pregnant have their own unique challenges with regard to
mental health.

 How to diagnosis postpartum depression.
 How men struggle in the postpartum period
 Infertility and mental health.
 How treat postpartum depression.
 What causes postpartum depression?
 Can I take antidepressants during pregnancy?
 How to diagnosis OCD in pregnancy?
 How to cope with burnout as a Physician.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Mallory May and Blythe Harris are lifelong creativity advocates, design thinkers and mess makers who have spent their careers helping others connect with their innate creativity. Blythe was co-founder and chief creative officer of Stella & Dot, and has been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Vogue France, and Elle, and on the TODAY show. Mallory spent over a decade as a vice president at Sotheby’s before launching a career as an artist, designer, and creative director.

Her work has been featured in Vogue and exhibited at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. In 2020, they teamed up to launch DailyCreative.
DAILY CREATIVE: The 5-Minute Habit To Rewire Your Brain is an interactive book that helps readers turn creativity into a daily wellness practice. Designed for busy lives and short attention spans, this beautifully illustrated book helps anyone build a five-minute creative habit that sparks joy, strengthens mental agility, and rewires the brain for possibility. Featuring 60 accessible exercises and bonus content that boosts innovation, unlocks perspective, reduces stress, and quiets perfectionism.

No art skills needed. No talent required. Just curiosity, a pen, and five
minutes. Creativity is not a personality trait. It’s a trainable neural pathway. Even short bursts of playful creative activity can activate the brain’s reward system, increase dopamine, strengthen neuroplasticity, and lower cortisol. Five minutes a day can:

● Boost innovation, focus, and problem-solving
● Reduce stress and anxiety
● Improve mental health and emotional resilience
● Expand imagination and personal expression
WHY NOW?
● Rising burnout and overwhelm make simple, accessible wellness habits
essential.
● Creativity is a top future-of-work skill and a driver of mental well-being.
● Consumers are craving analog tools that offer digital relief and emotional
grounding.

Blythe and Mallory join us on The Vault to discuss ways that we can use creativity to bring us daily points of hope, joy and to support our mental health and wellbeing.

 How to harness creativity.
 How to become creative.
 What is creativity?
 Why is creativity important?
 What are the different ways to be creative?
 How to cope with burnout by using creativity.
 How to Cope with High-Functioning Depression.

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Dr. Alison Hermann, MD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital and a board member of the Marce& Society of North America (MONA). She specializes in Reproductive Psychiatry and is the Director of the Women's Mental Health Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Hermann is an internationally recognized expert in conditions such as postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and mental health struggles associated with menopause. She is known for her integrative, collaborative, and culturally competent approach to patient care.

Beyond caring for patients, Dr. Hermann has devoted much of her career to advocating for women who struggle with mental health conditions associated with a reproductive life transition, and for teaching other medical professionals how to provide top-notch care for these illnesses.

For her research, Dr. Hermann has focused on developing digital technologies to improve women's mental healthcare and articulating ethical frameworks for the safe and appropriate use of these technologies. Dr. Hermann lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and son. When not at work, she enjoys gardening and cheering on her son while he plays soccer. Dr. Hermann joins us on The Vault to dispel myths around antidepressant use during and after pregnancy, to discuss how hormones play a role in our mental health and well-being and to discuss the unique challenges and treatments for women’s mental health.

 How to diagnosis postpartum depression.
 How treat postpartum depression.
 What causes postpartum depression?
 Can I take antidepressants during pregnancy?
 How to diagnosis OCD in pregnancy?
 How to cope with burnout as a Physician.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Investor and philanthropist, Demond Martin, is Co-Founder and CEO of
WellWithAll, an innovative health and wellness company that pours 20% of its
profits into health equity. Prior to becoming CEO of WellWithAll, Demond was
a senior partner at Adage Capital Management, where he invested in the
consumer sector for 21 years. Demond joined Adage after graduating from
Harvard Business School, and received his undergraduate degree in
accounting from UNC Charlotte.

He subsequently worked as the assistant to President Clinton’s White House Chief of Staff, Erskine Bowles. Demond and his wife Kia through their family foundation focus on erasing gaps created by racial and social injustice in the areas of education and healthcare. Demond serves on a number of non-profit boards including as a trustee at the Berklee College of Music, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Grammy Global Venture Board, and the Obama Foundation. On this episode of The Vault, we discuss Demond’s new book, “Friends Of The Good” and how you can surround yourself with friendships and allies who help you to achieve mental wealth and material success.

 How to choose the right friends.
 How to choose the right fraternity.
 How to choose the right allies.
 How to become an advocate.
 How to support your longevity
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Ali Franco is one of the top sought after divorce attorneys in NYC and has
worked with public figures and professional clients over the years. She is a
partner at Mosberg Sharma Stambleck Gross LLP and has practiced matrimonial
law in Manhattan and the surrounding areas for 15 years. Ali joins us on the
vault to discuss how to prepare mentally and financially for a divorce, especially
divorce with narcissistic individuals.

Today, Ali’s practice focuses on all aspects of matrimonial and family law,
including negotiating, prenuptial, postnuptial and separation agreements. Ali
frequently works with clients who wish to mediate their matters outside of Court,
coaching them throughout the process. She advises that anyone who goes
through a divorce should also seek mental health support. She joins us on the
vault to discuss this often ignored topic.

 How to divorce a narcissist.
 How to prepare for a divorce.
 How to coparent with a narcissist.
 How to coparent.
 Support during a divorce.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Dr. Holly Hatcher-Frazier, best known as the “voice of reason” on the popular
docuseries, Dance Moms, found her professional background in education to be a great asset after transitioning to the television series as an original cast member. A doctoral graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, Dr. Hatcher- Frazier worked in education for more than 20 years, in various roles, including as a teacher, administrator, and principal before joining the show.

Dr. Hatcher-Frazier served as a positive role model both on and off the reality television show. Dr. Hatcher-Frazier enjoys new challenges and inspires others through public speaking and sharing her reflections as a podcast co-host. An avid traveler with an adventurous spirit, Dr. Hatcher- Frazier is a digital contributor to Travel & Leisure Asia. She also enjoys giving back toher community and is honored to serve on the boards of City Theater and the Pittsburgh Film Office.

Dr. Hatcher-Frazier is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Incorporated, where she enjoys working with other women who are passionate about service, leadership and scholarship. She has an upcoming TedX talk at the Univeristy of Pennsylvania where she attended graduate school. Her most fulfilling roles in life are those of wife and mother to three fabulous children. Her daughter Nia has an upcoming
book entitled “Bottom of The Pyramid”.

 How advocate for your child’s mental health.
 How people can support educators.
 How To address the youth metnal health crisis.
 How to find purpose in midlife.
 How to help students to thrive in school.
 How to cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Dylan Lemay is the largest ice-cream-focused digital creator in the world and the #1 food and beverage creator on TikTok. He is also a rising star on YouTube, having gained over 2.5M followers in seven months. Dylan began his digital career by mastering short-form content and sharing his genuine and contagious passion for all things ice cream through daily videos. With a unique approach grounded in compassion, engagement, connectedness and a love for something so universally embraced -- ice cream! -- Dylan has been able to organically grow a massive and dedicated fanbase in an unprecedented short amount of time, enabling him to focus on expanding his brand into a full-fledged organization, including multiple global partnerships, an ice cream shop launching in 2022, and so much more. On this episode of The Vault we talk about how to take care of your mental health at work as a food worker, content creator and mental health ambassador.

 How to care for your mental health as a food worker.
 How to take care of your mental health in the workplace.
 How Entrepreneurs can take care of their mental health?
 How to take care of your health as a content creator.
 How to use food to inspire joy.
 How to take care of your mental health when your business is closing.
 How to cope with other people’s expectations.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Jeanine B. Downie, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and holds medical licenses in the states of New Jersey, New York, and California. Dr. Downie is the director of her own practice, image Dermatology P.C. in Montclair, N.J. She has extensive training and experience in all aspects of dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, laser and dermatologic surgery. Dr. Downie provides both adult and pediatric patients with competent, compassionate care and all patients are treated utilizing the
most medically advanced techniques.

Dr. Downie is a key opinion leader and lectures at some of the most prestigious medical societies, including The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, The American Academy of Dermatology, The
Women’s Dermatologic Society and Cosmetic Boot Camp. She is frequently featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, CBS Morning News, World News Tonight, The View, MSNBC, The Dr. Oz Show, The Rachael Ray Show, The Wendy Williams
Show, The Montel Williams Show, Ten Years Younger, GMA Health, ivillage, Living It Up with Ali and Jack, Life and Style, Real Simple TV, Better TV, Good Day New York, Fox 5 LIVE News, Channel 7 Eyewitness News, Channel 2 Morning News, BET News, Channel 11, Comcast Network’s “On Call”
Show, One on One, Channel 9 News, the Discovery Health Network, Madison Square Garden Network, Fox 5 Sports and News 12. Her work on a story on melanoma on MSG Network and Fox 5 Sports was nominated for an Emmy.

Dr. Downie also shares her medical expertise with varied radio shows including Dr Radio on Sirius XM, The Wendy Williams Show on WBLS, KISS-FM and WLIB in New York, The Conversation with David Cruz on National Public Radio on WNYC, WRCK in Syracuse, Comedy World
in Los Angeles, The Gary Burbank Show in Cincinnati, CNN radio, KAHJ-AM in California, KCMN- AM in Colorado, The George Kilpatrick Show in Syracuse, the Bev Smith Show in Ohio, WABC Radio in Dallas, the Martha Stewart Afternoon Living Show and the Satellite Sisters (The Dolan Sisters) on
Sirius Satellite radio and The Frankie Boyer Show in Boston and New York. Her newspaper credits include several features and quotes in The New York Times, USA Today, The LA Times, The Star Ledger, The Bergen Record and The Montclair Times, among others. Her exciting YouTube show is YouTube.com/The Gist Show. Dr. Downie and four of her board-certified
dermatologist friends decided that they wanted to put credible information together and discuss both
cosmetic dermatology and general dermatology.

 How to care for mature skin.
 How to take care of aging skin.
 What skin products to use if you have darker skin?
 How to take care of African American skin.
 Products best for Black Skin.
 Skin products during menopause and perimenopause
 How to cope with burnout as a Physician.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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