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In this episode of Mic’d & Medicated, Caroline and Eva sit down with psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman to talk about what’s really going on in our heads — and how to make it a little more enjoyable in there.

From self-talk and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to body neutrality, social pressure, and the mental gymnastics of modern life, Dr. Goldman breaks down the mind-body connection in a way that’s practical, relatable, and refreshingly non-judgmental. She also shares insights from her upcoming book and reminds us that while life is hard, it doesn’t have to feel hard all the time.

This episode is about building a personal mental toolkit, setting realistic expectations, and focusing on what’s actually within your control — i.e., not pretending you’ll suddenly become a perfectly calm, well-rested, joyful billionaire.

Small shifts. Better self-talk. Less suffering. We learned so much in this conversation — and chances are, you will too.

REFERENCE:

https://www.drrachelnyc.com/about/

https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnyc/

https://www.instagram.com/whenlifehappensbook/

We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

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Resolutions feel like punishment. Manifesting feels like flirting with the universe.

In this episode of Mic’d & Medicated, Caroline and Eva get unexpectedly inspired by The Secret—the idea that your thoughts aren’t just thoughts, they’re magnets. After years of forcing goals, obsessing over outcomes, and turning self-improvement into a personality flaw, they unpack why resolutions seldom work and why manifesting starts in your head.

They break down the law of attraction in a way that’s less crystal-healing cult and more usable life strategy: stop fixating on what you don’t want, get clearer about who you actually want to be, and notice how your mindset quietly runs the show. From gratitude and visualization to autopilot living and “inspired action” (aka doing things that don’t feel like torture), in this episode, they argue that belief plus action beats punishment every time.

But let’s be clear—some of The Secret is questionable. The idea that your thoughts alone make you fat? Hard sell. We’re pretty sure it’s not “thinking heavy” that does it—it’s McDonald’s, no exercise, and pretending errands count as cardio. This episode isn’t blind faith; it’s curiosity with a raised eyebrow.

They also tackle the real manifestation mystery: can you rewire your brain so you stop manifesting husbands with terrible taste in gifts? Or are we energetically attracting men who think a charging cord is a love language?

No joyless goal charts. No shame-based rules. Just better thoughts, better energy, and fewer ways to manifest your own misery.

If your thoughts are running the show anyway, you might as well cast them better.

Manifest, baby.

We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

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© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

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In this week’s episode, Caroline and Eva are joined by Dr. Jaime Knopman, reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and co-author of Own Your Fertility, for the conversation no one had with us early enough. The truth? Fertility doesn’t fall off a cliff — it slowly declines until one day it suddenly matters a lot.

They dig into egg freezing as empowerment versus false security, how (and when) to talk to our daughters before panic sets in, and why men need to be part of this conversation too. From ambition and delayed adulthood to single-mom-by-choice culture, this episode goes where most polite conversations never do.

Along the way, Dr. Knopman shares real stories from the front lines of fertility medicine — including how frozen eggs can turn into a baby years later in ways that feel miraculous. They also get honest about the things no one taught us: how to make a bed, boil an egg, or plan for our biological future.

Unfiltered, hilarious, and unexpectedly emotional, this is the fertility conversation you wish you’d had ten years ago.

Reference:
https://drjaimeknopman.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Fertility-Freezing-Surrogacy/dp/1324111488

We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

Please follow, like, review, and share the podcast with your family and friends!

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Surgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.

© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal