Road to Resilience

What happens after childbirth, and why does postpartum recovery deserve far more attention than it receives? 
In this special crossover episode of Road to Resilience and HERology, guest host Dr. Anna Barbieri sits down with Melanie Lucks, a clinically advanced women's health specialist, for an honest conversation about the realities of life after pregnancy and delivery.  
Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, Melanie shares how postpartum recovery extends far beyond the traditional six-week checkup and why the transition to motherhood can be one of the most profound periods of change in a woman's life.  
Whether you're a new parent, expecting a child, supporting a loved one through postpartum recovery, or simply interested in women's health, this conversation offers valuable insights into a chapter of life that deserves greater understanding and support. 
To learn more about the My Path Moms program at the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness: https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/rowan-womens-center/mypath-care-experiences/my-path-moms 
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System.
Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience —as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more— on the Mount Sinai website.
If this episode inspired you, please consider supporting the Mount Sinai Health System. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on philanthropy to advance compassionate patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. Your generosity helps make conversations like this possible—and fuels the work behind them. To learn more or make a gift, visit give.mountsinai.org.
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System. Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience—as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more—on the Mount Sinai website.

Why do we sleep? What happens in the brain and body while we rest? And why does sleep become so elusive during life's most stressful moments? 
Drawing on her research into the connections between the brain, body, and behavior, Dr. Allison Waters explains how sleep shapes emotional regulation, mental health, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Together, she and host Stephen Calabria examine the powerful relationship between sleep and stress, what actually happens in the brain while we sleep, and why protecting sleep is crucial for mental health. 
The conversation also tackles common questions about sleep deprivation, insomnia, sleep aids, and emerging technologies designed to improve sleep health. Along the way, Dr. Waters offers practical strategies for building healthier sleep habits and reflects on what sleep can teach us about balance, vulnerability, and the human need for restoration. 
Whether you're struggling to get a good night's rest or simply curious about the science of sleep, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the foundations of resilience. 
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System.
Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience —as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more— on the Mount Sinai website.
If this episode inspired you, please consider supporting the Mount Sinai Health System. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on philanthropy to advance compassionate patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. Your generosity helps make conversations like this possible—and fuels the work behind them. To learn more or make a gift, visit give.mountsinai.org.
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System. Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience—as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more—on the Mount Sinai website.

What if the goal isn't simply to live longer, but to stay healthier for longer?
In this episode of Road to Resilience, host Stephen Calabria sits down with Daniel Puleston, Assistant Professor of Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to explore the emerging science of healthspan: the number of years we remain healthy, active, and resilient throughout our lives.
Together, they examine the biological processes that shape aging, including immune function, chronic inflammation, metabolism, and cellular resilience. Dr. Puleston explains why the gap between lifespan and health span has become one of modern medicine's most important challenges, and why habits such as exercise, sleep, nutrition, and stress management remain some of the most powerful tools available for preserving long-term health.
Whether you're thinking about aging for the first time or looking for practical ways to invest in your future health, this episode offers an engaging look at what science is revealing about living not just longer, but better.
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System.
Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience —as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more— on the Mount Sinai website.
If this episode inspired you, please consider supporting the Mount Sinai Health System. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on philanthropy to advance compassionate patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. Your generosity helps make conversations like this possible—and fuels the work behind them. To learn more or make a gift, visit give.mountsinai.org.
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System. Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience—as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more—on the Mount Sinai website.

For this special Suicide Prevention Month episode of Road to Resilience, host Stephen Calabria speaks with Dr. Igor Galynker, psychiatrist, researcher, and director of Mount Sinai’s Suicide Research and Prevention Laboratory, about one of the most urgent and misunderstood public health challenges of our time. 
Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research, Dr. Galynker explains why suicide risk is often far more complex than depression alone and discusses the limitations of traditional approaches to identifying people in crisis. 
The conversation also examines the impact of major life stressors, shame, substance use, social media, resilience, and emerging approaches to suicide risk assessment. Most importantly, Dr. Galynker emphasizes that suicide risk is not a sign of weakness, but a treatable condition, and that greater awareness can help save lives.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System.
Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience —as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more— on the Mount Sinai website.
If this episode inspired you, please consider supporting the Mount Sinai Health System. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on philanthropy to advance compassionate patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. Your generosity helps make conversations like this possible—and fuels the work behind them. To learn more or make a gift, visit give.mountsinai.org.
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System. Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience—as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more—on the Mount Sinai website.

As the world approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, our show examines what happened that day, and the psychological impact that followed—along with the lessons we’ve learned about trauma, recovery, and resilience. 
We’re joined on this episode by Dr. Craig Katz, a psychiatrist at Mount Sinai whose work has put him on ther front lines of disaster relief. He helped organize New York City’s psychiatric response following 9/11, through an organization he co-founded called Disaster Psychiatry Outreach. 
On this episode, Dr. Katz discusses what disasters can do to our mental health, why their effects can last for years, and what 9/11 has taught us about helping individuals and communities recover. 
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System.
Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience —as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more— on the Mount Sinai website.
If this episode inspired you, please consider supporting the Mount Sinai Health System. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on philanthropy to advance compassionate patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. Your generosity helps make conversations like this possible—and fuels the work behind them. To learn more or make a gift, visit give.mountsinai.org.
Visit https://www.mountsinai.org/clinical-trials to see if you're eligible to enroll in a clinical trial with the Mount Sinai Health System. Check out more episodes of Road to Resilience—as well as guest pictures, transcripts, and more—on the Mount Sinai website.