Listen "S1, E8- When Therapy Isn't Enough: Meds In Midlife"
Episode Synopsis
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Jasmine McClendon, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Minding Up Psychiatry to talk openly about the role of psychiatric medication in midlife mental health.
We explore how to recognize when therapy alone may not be enough, common mental health challenges in midlife, misconceptions about medication, and how stigma and identity often intersect for women navigating this season of life. Dr. McClendon also shares what to consider before starting medication, what to look for in a provider, and how to advocate for yourself—bringing clinical expertise and grounded wisdom to a conversation many of us are afraid to have out loud.
We explore how to recognize when therapy alone may not be enough, common mental health challenges in midlife, misconceptions about medication, and how stigma and identity often intersect for women navigating this season of life. Dr. McClendon also shares what to consider before starting medication, what to look for in a provider, and how to advocate for yourself—bringing clinical expertise and grounded wisdom to a conversation many of us are afraid to have out loud.
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