Dec 22, 2022
Dr. Jennifer Reid, MD is a Philadelphia psychiatrist, award-winning educator, writer, and podcast host. She trained at Columbia University and UCLA and is on the clinical faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. She is married to a physician and a proud mom to 2 boys. She grew up in rural North Dakota in a family of physicians and studied zoology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. You all have something unique to say, and the world will be better for hearing it.
After leaving academia to start a private practice, she wanted to find a way to reach a broader audience with practical, evidence-based mental health information. In addition to her private practice, she writes and podcasts as The Reflective Doc. She is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today, Doximity, and Kevin MD and a frequent podcast guest.
TODAY’S EPISODE:
Dr. Reid’s personal and professional journey to becoming The Reflective Doc
What is Anxiety? Symptoms? Treatments?
Sleep deprivation and insomnia
Alcohol, Cannabis, Melatonin, and Sleep
Circadian Rhythms, naps, and caffeine
Seasonal Affective Disorder
The relationship between anxiety and procrastination
Establishing Safety
Clients in recovery
What’s next for Dr. Reid
Our signature question
FOLLOW DR. REID:
Website: www.thereflectivedoc.com
Email: thereflectivedoc@gmail.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reflective-doc-podcast/id1561999981
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hey there Food Junkies Listeners, Molly here! Can you believe there are only a few more weeks of 2022 left?!? This week Clarissa and I interview Dr. Jennifer Reid, MD Psychiatrist – otherwise known as The Reflective Doc! But before I tell you all about today's guest and why I think you should listen to this episode I have a few reminders for you.
- Please help us get to 350k downloads by January 1, 2023!! We are so close to reaching our goal and currently have 341k downloads. Remember to share these episodes with acquaintances, friends, family members, medical professionals, and anyone else you think might enjoy the show or may find something they are looking for. We have 104 episodes to choose from!
- Clarissa and I wanted to remind you that Sweet Sobriety is hosting a CRAVINGS workshop by Jennifer Bradley. This workshop addresses why we have cravings, how to tell the difference between physical and psychological cravings, and what can be done about them.
In this Workshop you will learn:
- The difference between cravings, hunger, and insulin spikes
- The Myths of Willpower
- How to name YOUR cues, triggers, and temptation zones
- About supplements and food substitutions that may be right for YOU
- The difference between Physical and Psychological Cravings
- How to build coping skills for immediate and future cravings
You will also receive the following:
- Downloadable worksheets for cravings and triggers
- Wheel of emotions
- Sugar Names and Substitutions
- Weekly Journal Prompts
- Daily practices you can do at home
- Recovery Maintenance and Safety Management Plan
- Four Live 1-hour weekly support meetings! With REPLAY
The workshop is $50 USD and will be Saturdays at 12 pm EST / 5 pm UK starting January 7th. You will receive the first week’s lesson on December 31st! Perfect timing! www.sweetsobriety.ca
The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.