So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs and Allie Hales
Motherhood comes with a million questions. So why is it so hard to get real answers? Why does society tell moms to just “push through,” like it’s just part of the job? And when moms do ask for help, why is the first place we turn to Google? Why are we left scrolling social media or scouring the internet for answers? That's why we created "So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs and Allie Hales," a show where you bring your toughest maternal and mental health questions to top experts and get real, evidence-based answers and actionable resources. Co-hosted by Dr. Ruta Nonacs, a clinical psychiatrist at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Allie Hales, a mom of four, this show isn't just for real moms, it's by real moms. Because moms don't just deserve support, they deserve solutions—whether before or during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Each episode we take on questions that keep moms up at night. Every conversation is led by YOU. Your questions, your experiences, your mental health—front and center. No question is too small. No topic is off-limits. You ask. We answer. 🎧 Subscribe now and send us your questions at podcast@womensmentalhealth.org or leave us a voicemail at (617) 643-9232. Brought to you by the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health and the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.
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There is so much information available about postpartum depression that it can be hard to know where to begin. Reaching out for help can feel scary when you don't know where the conversation will lead. Finding a doctor or therapist, getting to appointments, and managing treatment can also be time-consuming, especially for new moms.
In this episo...
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Infertility is common, affecting 1 in 6 couples worldwide. Infertility and the treatments that often accompany it can be stressful and may bring feelings of grief, anxiety, and depression. Taking care of your physical health, mental health, and relationships can be especially challenging while navigating fertility treatment.
That's why Dr. Ruta ...
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Postpartum psychosis affects approximately 1-2 per 1,000 people after childbirth and is the most severe perinatal mental health condition. It is a medical emergency that often requires hospitalization, but with prompt treatment, recovery is possible.
Dr. Ruta and Allie are joined by postpartum psychosis survivors and advocates Meghan Cliffel and...
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Raising a child takes a village and affects the health and wellbeing of everyone involved. Most resources for new parents, understandably, focus on moms, often leaving out fathers, grandparents, friends, and other caregivers who may need support, too.
Dr. Ruta and Allie sit down with Dr. Sheehan Fisher, PhD—Associate Professor and perinata...
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Mental health during pregnancy plays a critical role in postpartum well-being, yet many people aren’t sure what’s safe or where to start. If you’ve ever wondered how to get help or how to support someone you love, you’re not alone.
It’s important that pregnant people have access to safe, effective mental health care...
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Stigma is, unfortunately, a common thread across So Glad You Asked. In this episode, we explore the silence, stigma, and shame that can surround miscarriage. Even though 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage, much of the grief and recovery still happens in private.
Dr. Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles–based psychologist specializing in repro...
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50% of pregnancies involve some type of complication, yet we often don’t know why they happen or how to prevent them. Pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting come with so much uncertainty, and that can be incredibly hard to navigate.
Our expert guest today is someone who, like Dr. Ruta, has dedicated her career to helping people understand wh...
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Welcome back to So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs and Allie Hales! We’re starting off this season with such an important episode. We talk all the time about postpartum depression but what about postpartum anxiety?
In this advice-packed episode, Dr. Ruta and Allie sit down with Nicole Amoyal Pensak, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, and Auth...
Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today!
So Glad You Asked returns April 29 with Season 2.
Hosted by psychiatrist Dr. Ruta Nonacs and Allie Hales, So Glad You Asked is the maternal mental health podcast that tackles the questions keeping moms up at night clearly, compassionately, and with expert guidance you can trust.
This season, we’re featuring more expert voices, coverin...
Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today!
Welcome to the season 1 finale of So Glad You Asked! In this powerful episode, we’re unpacking some of the most essential questions about maternal mental health — including one that many moms quietly struggle with: Do I have postpartum depression or anxiety?
To help us understand this important topic, we’re joined by Dr. Lee Co...
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Infant feeding looks different for every family. Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, formula feeding, or somewhere in between, feeding your baby can come with challenges — and plenty of stigma. In this episode of So Glad You Asked, Allie sits down with three amazing moms who’ve tried it all: Susie, a stay-at-home mom; Kr...
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Welcome back to So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs! In this episode, we’re holding space for the often overlooked experience of grief during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We hear from a mother who navigated the loss of her own mom while pregnant with her second child — and how that profound loss shaped her postpartum expe...
Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today!
Welcome back to So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs! Birth is a journey that can bring incredible joy—but for many, it can also come with unexpected challenges. This week, we hear from Kara about a topic that hits home for so many parents: healing from a traumatic birth and deciding whether to have another child. Then, our host Allie H...
Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today!
Welcome back to So Glad you Asked! In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial but often overlooked topic: the safe use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy. You'll hear from a listener with bipolar disorder who asks Dr. Ruta if it’s safe to stay on her medications while planning for pregnancy. Plus, author and advocate Mich...
Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today!
Welcome to the very first episode of So Glad you Asked! We’re kicking off with the #1 most requested topic — sleep — based on input from hundreds of providers and parents we surveyed for this show. You'll hear from Emily, a newly postpartum mom as she shares the real questions that literally keep her up at night: struggling wi...
Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today!
Today, our hosts dive even deeper into a conversation with Dr. Jade Wu - a leading sleep expert and psychologist - on a topic that literally keeps moms up at night - Sleep. From understanding the science of how sleep changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period, to practical tips you can use right away, this is a must-listen: what every m...
Your questions drive our show. Ask Dr. Ruta a question or share your story with us today!
Introducing: Motherhood comes with a million questions. So why is it so hard to get real answers? Why does society tell moms to just “push through” - like it’s just part of the job? And when moms do ask for help, why is the first place we turn to Google? Why are we left scrolling social media or scouring the internet for answe...
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