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Mental Health: It’s not in your head.
It could be your hormones with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
In this episode of Fernwood Un昀椀ltered, leading women’s
mental health researcher Professor Jayashri Kulkarni breaks
down the science behind women’s mood, why women
often feel dismissed or told “it’s just stress or hormones,”
and what signs to really pay attention to. From menstrual
cycles and birth control to perimenopause and postpartum
changes, she offers expert-backed insights to help women
understand how their body and mind are connected - and
what practical steps they can take to feel more in control.
Packed with science, empathy, and actionable advice,
this episode is for any woman juggling career, life,
and health who wants clarity, con昀椀dence, and tools
to manage her mental wellbeing.