Paperclips & Periods Podcast Archives With Dr. Emily Cabrera & Katie Krych
Episode 8: Understanding Rage Crying
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...
Episode 7: Understanding Maternal Ambivalence
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...
Episode 6: The Mental Load I Didn’t Consent For – Paperclips & Periods Podcast
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...
Episode 5: PMS, Hormones & the Emotional Realities of Womanhood
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,...
Episode 4: High‑Achieving Women Who Are Silently Struggling
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...
Episode 3: Setting Boundaries Without Becoming the Villain
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....
Episode 2: Navigating Trauma, Emotional Blunting, and Resilience
02-13-26 Episode 2: Navigating Trauma, Emotional Blunting, and Resilience In Episode 2 of Paperclips & Periods, hosts Dr. Emily K. Cabrera, EdD, MSN, CAGS, PMHNP-BC, and Katharine “Katie” Krych, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN, dive into the real-life challenges of navigating...
Episode 1: Step Into an Honest, Curiosity-driven Discussion
02-06-26 Episode 1: Step Into an Honest, Curiosity-driven Discussion that introduces the heart of Paperclips & Periods – where mental health, mom-hood, women-hood, and real life intersect. Paperclips & Periods Podcast officially launches with Episode 1, an...




