How Can I Help? - with Dr. Gail Saltz
Episodes
Every Marriage Has Its Fights. Here’s How to Make Them Positive and Productive
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arguing with your spouse? Good for you! Dr. Saltz reveals how to use those disputes to strengthen your relationship and why you should model fair figh...
How to Break the Habit That’s Gotten Hold of So Many Americans
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your New Year’s resolutions include spending less time on your cell phone, welcome to the club. Incessant phone checking and scrolling can be tou...
How to De-Stress the Holidays
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel like everyone but you is in a holiday mood? Are you dreading the getting, spending and cooking involved? And do you cringe at the thought...
Helping Young People Make It Through Those Difficult College Years
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
College is a time of new experiences and ideas, but it can also give rise to loneliness, anxiety and depression—something that’s been exacerbated ...
Nail Biting, Skin Picking and Other Hard-To-Stop Children’s Habits
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They’re annoying and sometimes unhealthy. Dr. Saltz reveals how parents can get kids to break these all-too-common habits. (Hint: Positive reinforce...
Talking to Kids About Scary News
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Global warming, wars, crime—children are exposed to frightening headlines every day. You can’t shelter youngsters from reality, but you can talk t...
Oh, Sister! Oh, Brother! How to Cure Sibling Rivalry During the Holidays
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're never too old to feel competitive with a sibling—and those emotions get even more intense during the holidays. But there's no reason to ruin ...
Bad Behavior Is Everywhere, Including on Planes. How to Deal With It
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not your imagination: These days people are more irritable, angry and aggressive in public—including on plane flights. Dr. Saltz tells a list...
At War With Your Relatives? Why Now’s the Time to Call a Truce
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are coming, and for many it’s a time of dread. But if everything from politics to the pandemic has you feuding with parents and sibling...
Insecure About How Your Body Looks? Why That Shouldn’t Inhibit Your Sex Life
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ninety-nine percent of us will never attain the unrealistic, idealized shapes we see in the media. But that shouldn’t stand in the way of a great se...
The Brain-Body Connection and How It Affects Your Health Every Day
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your mental state can alter your physical self and vice versa—but not necessarily in the way you may think. Dr. Saltz reveals how the two work toget...
The Media is Full of Bad News—But It Doesn’t Have to Overwhelm You
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Politics, climate change, Covid, Afghanistan—the news is depressing and anxiety-causing, but many of us can’t stop watching. Dr. Saltz tells a lis...
How To (Productively) Argue With A Young Child
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 la...
Helping a Spouse Who’s Lost a Job
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 recent...
How to Deal with Money Anxieties
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
When the Diagnosis is Cancer
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety, depression, sadness and anger are all common reactions. Dr. Saltz answers a newly diagnosed listener’s question, and tells how to deal with...
A Guide for New Stepparents
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
When You Can’t Stop Biting Your Nails Or Picking Your Skin
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Sal...
When the Same Thoughts Keep Going Round and Round in Your Head
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 advi...
Can You Really Be Addicted to Instagram? Chocolate? The Real Housewives?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ge...
What to Do if You Think You Might Be Drinking Too Much
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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; ...
My Friend Has OCD. What Can I Do?
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Cope with a Major Loss—Yours, or a Friend’s
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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....
What to Do If You’re Just Not Ready to Return to Social Life
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How to Get Control of Your Green-Eyed Monster
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why Fighting Can Help Your Relationship (If You Do It the Right Way)
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is it Forgetfulness…or Alzheimer’s?
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
The Real Reason You Procrastinate—and How to Fix It
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Sex, Lies and the Pandemic
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Saltz answers more questions about listeners’ sex lives with the help of special guest Ian Kerner, psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex...
Getting Your Sex Life in Synch with Your Partner
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even the closest couples can have differing ideas about sex. To answer questions on this intimate topic, Dr. Saltz welcomes guest Ian Kerner, psych...
How to Leave an Abusive Relationship
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
When You Need to Say 'No' in a Friendship
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships are important, but sometimes our friends can have too much influence on our actions. Dr. Saltz answers listener questions about friendship...
Good Lies, Bad Lies and Relationships
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there such a thing as an acceptable lie? Is it okay to lie to spare someone's feelings? And what’s the emotional cost of our lies? Dr. Saltz digs...
When Medication is the Answer
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes a needed and effective treatment for an issue like anxiety or depression is medication. Yet many of us stigmatize and avoid it. Dr. Saltz se...
How to Make Your Friendships Better
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For women, few things in life are more important than friends. But they can also present challenges. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz answers listeners’ ...
How to Have the Talks That Can Save a Relationship
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For some couples, open, honest communication is a struggle. Dr. Saltz answers listener questions about how to improve the discussions—and thereby th...
When Relationships Break Down
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you tell when a relationship is over or frankly should be over? Whether you're dealing with a romance or a friendship, it can be hard to move ...
Social Anxiety in the Time of Covid
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The rules of social interaction have been turned upside down by Covid. Dr. Saltz answers listener questions about how to behave around others who may,...
Navigating Family Disagreements on the Vaccine
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Saltz helps a listener manage a family relationship in the face of opposing views on getting a vaccine. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
There's Help for Even the Most Difficult Emotional Situations
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Managing severe mental illness in a loved one is hard. Today, Dr Saltz advises a listener on how to deal with a mother with a psychotic condition. ...
How to Improve a Negative Body Image
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Unhappy with your body? Feeling anxious and insecure? Here's how to be kinder to yourself and get a better outlook. Learn more about your ad-choice...
Eating Disorders and the Pandemic
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These stressful times are also causing more concerns about eating and body image. I answer listeners' questions, and discuss when it's necessary to ge...
Why We All Need Boundaries
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life can be a struggle if you never set boundaries for your work, in your relationships or regarding your time. I'll tell you how to be better at draw...
Pandemic Trauma and Stress Experience (PTSE): The Struggle is Real
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're not alone if you're feeling down or anxious, nervous or restless because of the pandemic. Taken together, these symptoms and others are known a...
Social Distancing and Feeling Lonely
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pandemic-enforced social distancing has increased feelings of loneliness. On today’s episode, I discuss how you can feel less lonely. Learn mor...
Is it Sadness? Or is it Depression?
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to tell if you're struggling with sadness or depression—and what to do in both cases. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...
How to Lower Your Pandemic Anxieties
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dr. Saltz answers questions with actionable advice about managing anxiety and uncertainty during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-c...
How to Treat Your Sleep Problems in the Age of Covid
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a name for the inability to sleep well during this pandemic. It's called "Covid-Somnia." Dr. Saltz gives great, practical advice in answer to ...
How Can I Help? -- with Dr. Gail Saltz starts January 22nd
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s safe to say 2020 was one of the most difficult years, ever, for so many…and these remain very challenging times. That’s why I’m here to a...