How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz

Dr. Gail Saltz

Everyday life presents everyday challenges. That’s why I’m here to ask you… How Can I Help?

My name is Dr. Gail Saltz, I’m a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, a psychoanalyst, best-selling author, and I’m here to help.

Join me every Tuesday and Thursday on this podcast where we look at your most pressing questions and give helpful guidance on topics ranging from coping with anxiety and mood, relationships, to family and parenting issues, to workplace dynamics, and everything in-between. No matter what challenges you face, you don’t have to navigate it alone. So… How Can I Help?

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147 episodes
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May 21 · 20 min
How To (Productively) Argue With A Young Child [Archives]
Arguing is one way children assert themselves, but for parents that can lead to frustration and even anger. Dr. Saltz tells how to use arguments to lay the groundwork for a better, long-term relationship.
May 19 · 15 min
Helping a Spouse Who’s Lost a Job [Archives]
Job loss can lead to fears, depression and anxiety—for both partners. Dr. Saltz tells a listener how to give realistic, useful support to a recently laid-off husband.
May 14 · 17 min
How to Deal with Money Anxieties [Archives]
It’s normal to be worried about your finances, especially in challenging times. Dr. Saltz helps a listener face her fears, and offers advice on how to talk with a partner about this important topic.
May 12 · 20 min
When the Diagnosis is Cancer [Archives]
Anxiety, depression, sadness and anger are all common reactions. Dr. Saltz answers a newly diagnosed listener’s question, and tells how to deal with these emotions so they don’t get in the way of treatment.
May 7 · 15 min
A Guide for New Stepparents [Archives]
Parenting is hard. Stepparenting is even harder. Dr. Saltz gives great advice to a new stepmom who’s trying to walk the tightrope between love and discipline, and old and new relationships.
May 5 · 21 min
When You Can’t Stop Biting Your Nails Or Picking Your Skin [Archives]
These behaviors are more than bad habits when they result in bleeding and pain. In fact, they’re complex disorders. But they can be stopped. Dr. Saltz tells how.
April 30 · 17 min
When the Same Thoughts Keep Going Round and Round in Your Head [Archives]
Do you ever feel like there’s an internal conversation playing on an endless loop in your mind? Do you want to turn it off? Dr. Saltz has great advice about how to retrain your brain to banish the mental chatter.
April 28 · 18 min
Can You Really Be Addicted to Instagram? Chocolate? The Real Housewives? [Archives]
If you have a habit you just can’t break, it may not be a true addiction—but it can definitely interfere with your life. Dr. Saltz tells how to get control of compulsions like needless shopping, overeating and spending way too much time on social media.
April 23 · 17 min
What to Do if You Think You Might Be Drinking Too Much [Archives]
Alcohol use has soared because of the pandemic—especially among women. A listener wants to know if her nightly glass of wine is actually a problem; Dr. Saltz reveals how to tell, and how to cut back without going cold turkey.
April 21 · 19 min
My Friend Has OCD. What Can I Do? [Archives]
Obsessive compulsive order is hard on everyone--both the people experiencing it and those around them. Dr. Saltz tells a listener how to help a friend with OCD.
April 16 · 17 min
How to Cope with a Major Loss—Yours, or a Friend’s [Archives]
Grief is a normal reaction to loss, but if it goes on too long it can be unhealthy. Dr. Saltz tells how to accept the loss and move on with your life. Plus advice on how to help a friend who is struggling with grief.
April 14 · 20 min
What to Do If You’re Just Not Ready to Return to Social Life [Archives]
Stores and restaurants are re-opening, and companies want their employees to return to the office. For many people, that’s a cause for concern—and social anxiety is on the rise. Dr. Saltz tells how to ease back into a more-normal social life.
April 9 · 15 min
How to Get Control of Your Green-Eyed Monster [Archives]
Jealousy can be destructive for couples, and it’s usually a sign of insecurity. A listener with trust issues asks for advice, and Dr. Saltz provides answers that can help improve any relationship.
April 7 · 17 min
Why Fighting Can Help Your Relationship (If You Do It the Right Way) [Archives]
Every couple disagrees from time to time. And if you follow the do’s and don’ts, your arguments can actually help your relationship rather than hurt it. Dr. Saltz reveals exactly how to fight right.
April 2 · 19 min
Is it Forgetfulness…or Alzheimer’s? [Archives]
A memory lapse could be perfectly normal, or a sign of something more dire. Dr. Saltz reveals how to tell ordinary forgetfulness from dementia, and ways to help loved ones who are struggling with memory loss.
March 31 · 14 min
The Real Reason You Procrastinate—and How to Fix It [Archives]
Not all procrastinators are the same. Some people worry about control, others about perfection. When you know why you delay, you can start to repair your habits. Dr. Saltz tells how.
March 26 · 31 min
Sex, Lies and the Pandemic [Archives]
Dr. Saltz answers more questions about listeners’ sex lives with the help of special guest Ian Kerner, psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor. Today’s topics include returning to a more-normal sex life after the pandemic, honesty in the bedroom, and how to ask your partner for what you want.
March 24 · 25 min
Getting Your Sex Life in Synch with Your Partner [Archives]
Even the closest couples can have differing ideas about sex. To answer questions on this intimate topic, Dr. Saltz welcomes guest Ian Kerner, psychotherapist and nationally recognized sexuality counselor who specializes in sex therapy and couples therapy.
March 19 · 19 min
How to Leave an Abusive Relationship [Archives]
No one should stay in a marriage or relationship that is physically or emotionally hurtful. Dr. Saltz tells how to recognize the hallmarks of a bad situation, how to get out and get safe, and how to avoid repeating harmful patterns.
March 17 · 15 min
When You Need to Say 'No' in a Friendship [Archives]
Friendships are important, but sometimes our friends can have too much influence on our actions. Dr. Saltz answers listener questions about friendships and peer pressure.