05-08-26 Episode 12: Gratitude even when Worry feels Present and Persistent In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC and Katie Krych, MSN, RN, PMHNP(c) explore what it means to notice gratitude even when worry feels present and persistent. When...

04-24-26 Episode 11: We're Fine. Totally Fine. In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC and Katie Krych, MSN, RN, PMHNP(c) talk about the things that women say don't bother them but absolutely do. The small stuff. The stuff that feels too minor...

04-10-26 Episode 10: The Burden of Being Reliable In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC and Katie Krych, MSN, RN, PMHNP(c) talk about what happens when being the dependable one stops feeling like a strength and starts feeling like a trap....

04-03-26 Episode 9: Decision Fatigue & The Empath Within In this episode, Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC and Katie Krych, MSN, RN, PMHNP(c) talk about decision fatigue—what happens when the weight of constant choices leaves you running on empty....

03-27-26 Episode 8: Understanding Rage Crying In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, PMHNP-BC, and Katharine "Katie" Krych, MSN, RN, talk about rage crying. This is the moment when anger and tears show up at the same time. Emily and...

03-20-26 Episode 7: Understanding Maternal Ambivalence In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, PMHNP-BC, and Katharine "Katie" Krych, MSN, RN, tackle a topic many mothers feel but rarely say out loud: maternal ambivalence—loving your...

03-13-26 Episode 6: The Mental Load I Didn't Consent For – Paperclips & Periods Podcast In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, PMHNP-BC, and Katharine "Katie" Krych, MSN, RN, dive into the invisible burden exhausting women...

03-06-26 Episode 5: PMS, Hormones & the Emotional Realities of Womanhood  In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP‑BC, and Katharine “Katie” Krych, MSN, RN, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, PEL‑CSN,...

02-27-26 Episode 4: High‑Achieving Women Who Are Silently Struggling In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP‑BC, and Katharine “Katie” Krych, MSN, RN, Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education, PEL‑CSN, sit down...

02-20-26 Episode 3: Setting Boundaries Without Becoming the Villain – Paperclips & Periods Podcast In this episode of Paperclips & Periods, the conversation focuses on one of the most challenging and misunderstood topics for women: boundaries. Hosted by Dr....