Dr. Emily, resident psychologist, discusses the importance of understanding and living by personal values, using them as a compass for decision-making. She emphasizes the connection between values, fulfillment, and well-being, encouraging listeners to align actions with core values for a more meaningful life.

Dr. Emily is a clinical psychologist who dives into the challenges of self-compassion and its transformative power. She reveals how self-compassion differs from self-pity and stresses its importance in healing after trauma. The conversation also explores the role of the inner critic, highlighting how our upbringing can shape self-judgment. Dr. Emily encourages embracing kindness toward oneself while balancing accountability, making for a deeper understanding of personal growth and resilience.

Dr. Emily, a psychologist, discusses the importance of boundaries with the hosts, emphasizing self-respect and teaching others how to treat you. The podcast explores personal struggles, navigating boundaries in demanding jobs, and setting boundaries for self-care. Discussions include the impact of boundaries on relationships, the power of setting boundaries for self-care, and modeling self-care as parents.

Guest Emily, a real estate investor and founder of The Clair Co., shares her unique spin on design for short term rental properties. She discusses the strategy of arbitrage, sourcing listings, optimizing performance, and team operations. Her goal is to expand internationally and become a seven-figure revenue company. Tune in for insights on the Airbnb business and interior design tips.

A listener in his eighties wants to know if there’s an expiration date on his sex life, and how to reconnect in the bedroom with his wife. Luckily, Emily is writing a new book about sex in long-term relationships. She delves deep into what the research reveals about couples who sustain a strong sexual connection over many years. Plus, she shares practical, science-backed sex advice on aging and navigating your changing body.   If you have a question for Emily, call the Come As You Are hotline at (646) 397-8557‬ or send a voice memo to emily@pushkin.fm. Tell us your pronouns and pseudonym (pick a name, any name!) Your question might be answered on the show. Books mentioned by Emily:  “Magnificent Sex” by Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz  “Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause” by Omisade Burney-Scott “What Fresh Hell Is This?” by Heather Corinna “Why Good Sex Matters” by Nan Wise ”Couples Sexuality After 60” by Barry and Emily MSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Emily, an expert on friendships, explains the different types of friends, why they matter, and what makes us like someone. They discuss the power and importance of friendship, the dynamics of friendships, the impact of alcohol on social interactions, making genuine connections, the importance of vulnerability, and future topics such as social anxiety and romantic relationships.

Emily’s challenges with executive function and sensory processing sounded very similar to those of their mental health clients with ADHD. Emily, who lives in Australia, does peer work, and their interactions with other young people with ADHD ultimately led to their own ADHD diagnosis. Emily talks about masking their ADHD symptoms and feeling like a failure not just to their family, but to Asian people in general. And they share how they finally felt seen and “broke the mask” when they got diagnosed with ADHD. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at ADHDAha@understood.org. Related resourcesEmily’s article: How culture shaped my ADHD diagnosisThe difference between ADHD and sensory processing challengesWhat is executive function? Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

Dr. Emily, a specialist in diagnosing bias in AI and reducing racial bias in health care AI, discusses the challenges of diagnosing bias in AI, recognizing and addressing racial bias in healthcare AI algorithms, and the actions taken by federal agencies and healthcare professionals to address bias.

What do you do when you’re stressed? Watch the telly? Scroll the innuhnet? Fix yourself a stiff VB on the rocks? We all feel stressed and burned out from time to time. It’s unfortunately a reality of life. But double-unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to correctly deal with it. And that’s why Dr Emily is here to help!In this extremely practical episode, Dr Emily explains the science behind WHY we get stressed. But more importantly, she tells us what we can do to alleviate the stress and WHY it will work. And why does she know all these things? Because she’s a… [to be sung] PSYCHOLOGIST!!!To listen to Kate Reid's Imperfects episode, follow these links: (pt1) https://bit.ly/45wqwqQ & (pt2) https://bit.ly/3BQFAlzFor book recommendation, 'Burnout, The secret to solving the stress cycle', by Emily & Amelia Nagoski, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3IGQZrY For book recommendation  'The Joy of Movement' by Kelly McGonigal, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ODdzoU For app recommendation, 'One Sec', follow this link: https://one-sec.app/ For book recommendation, 'Mans Search for Meaning' by Victor E Frankl, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3BSddDq For further reading on The Polyvagal Theory, follow this link https://rb.gy/23wtb The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily, a lifelong gardener from Chicago, shares her struggles with maintaining plant care routines due to ADHD. She discusses the challenges of hyperfixation and procrastination when it comes to her beloved plants. Strategies are explored to cultivate joy in gardening, with tips on creating enjoyable routines and utilizing self-management tools. The conversation highlights how to lower resistance to getting started and bring fun back into the gardening experience.