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Episode 105. Hey there, wonderful listeners! I’m so excited to be back with you today for this great conversation with Dr. Dina Goldstein Silverman.
This episode is packed with insights that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to embrace positive shifts in your approach to health. And if you’re anything like me, you’ll feel optimistic that we are in fact making shifts in how we view bodies and health.
Dr. Goldstein Silverman’s Journey: A Personal Path to Professional Passion
In this illuminating discussion, we uncover Dr. Goldstein Silverman’s personal journey with weight and its impact on shaping her professional endeavors. Her unique perspective, informed by personal experience, adds depth and authenticity to her work, making it relatable to many.
Health at Every Size: A Paradigm That Resonates
Discover how Dr. Goldstein Silverman encountered the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement and the initial impressions it left on her. Her insights shed light on the power of reshaping our perceptions and cultivating a more inclusive and compassionate approach to health.
Bridging Health and Empowerment: Merging HAES with Obesity Management
Explore the exciting possibilities of merging the Health at Every Size movement with the management of obesity. Dr. Goldstein Silverman provides insights into how these seemingly distinct approaches can coexist harmoniously, fostering empowerment while addressing health concerns.
Evolving Perspectives: Shifting the Narrative
With her exposure to physicians, Dr. Goldstein Silverman’s view on positive shifts in weight and health perceptions becomes especially intriguing. Discover her perspective on whether we are truly making progress in reshaping these narratives, and how this impacts individuals’ well-being.
Navigating Nuanced Topics: Key Takeaways
As we delve into nuanced topics, Dr. Goldstein Silverman offers key takeaways that provide clarity and understanding. Whether you’re new to these concepts or seeking to deepen your knowledge, these insights will serve as a guiding light.
Medications and Experiences: GLP-1 Agonists
Explore Dr. Goldstein Silverman’s thoughts on using GLP-1 agonist medications for weight loss and gain insights into what her patients are sharing about their experiences. This open and informative discussion sheds light on a complex area of health management.
Embracing Well-Being: Finding Joy in Movement and Care
Discover Dr. Goldstein Silverman’s personal journey to embracing exercise as “free dopamine” and her strategies for overcoming the challenges of regular doctor’s appointments. Her approach to self-care is bound to inspire you to embark on your own journey of wellness.
After this invigorating conversation, you’ll walk away with newfound insights and a sense of empowerment to make positive shifts in your approach to health and well-being. Dr. Dina Goldstein Silverman’s expertise and relatable journey will leave you motivated and ready to take charge of your holistic health.
Are you ready to expand your horizons and tap into a wealth of knowledge? Join us in this transformative episode, where we explore the fusion of empowerment and health in a way that resonates with everyone.
Stay curious, stay empowered, and let’s keep on our path to holistic well-being!
With enthusiasm and gratitude,
Shawn
What to Expect in this Interview
In this captivating conversation, we cover:
đź•’ 12:25- Dr. Goldstein Silverman’s journey with her weight and how it’s informed her work
đź•’ 18:55- When she got exposed to Health at Every Size and her initial impressions, and how her experience as a 1st generation religious and political refugee growing up in the former Soviet Union impacted her
đź•’ 22:00- How the Health at Every Size movement can be merged with the management of the disease of obesity
đź•’ 31:03- Dr. Goldstein Silverman’s take on whether we are making positive shifts in the ways we view weight and health. This is particularly interesting given her exposure to physicians
đź•’ 33:43- Main takeaways for people learning these nuanced topics
đź•’ 36:41- Her thoughts on using GLP-1 agonist medications for weight loss and what some of her patients are telling her about their experiences
đź•’ 40:53- How she has taught herself to love exercise (she calls it free dopamine) and how she got herself to go to doctor’s appointments regularly (even though it used to be a major struggle)
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Who is Dr. Dina Goldstein Silverman?
Dr. Dina Goldstein Silverman (she/her/hers) is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, a Health Service Psychologist with the National Register and Lead Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at The Cooper University Hospital and Healthcare System and the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Her functions at Cooper include conducting pre-operative evaluations and pre- and post-operative psychotherapy with patients enrolled in the Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, pre-operative implantable pain device evaluations with patients enrolled in the Center for Pain Management, as well as ambulatory psychotherapy and psychological evaluations with other outpatient populations with co-morbid medical and mental health conditions inclusive of cancer, metabolic disorders, infertility, stillbirth and early neonatal loss, post-partum anxiety and depression, etc. She teaches evidence-based psychotherapy, ethics, history and systems and other relevant coursework and provides individual supervision to psychiatry residents and pre-doctoral interns in psychology through the APA-approved Psychology Internship program at Cooper University Hospital, as well as to pre-doctoral externs in clinical psychology. She is also the Chair of the A&P Committee for the Departments of Psychiatry and Family Medicine is involved in various committees, including the DEI Committee, the Psychiatry Residency Steering Committee, the Psychology Internship Faculty Committee, and the Clinical Leadership Team, among several others.
She received her undergraduate education at The University of Texas at Austin, her M.A. and Ed.M. degrees in Psychological Counseling at Teachers College, Columbia University and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Temple University, an APA-approved program, where she was the 2006 recipient of the Frank and Mary Ann Dattilio Education Award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Her APA-approved internship in clinical psychology was completed at The Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, and her APA-approved post-doctoral residency in clinical health psychology was completed at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. She has co-authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals and a number of book chapters in academic texts, and she is a reviewer for multiple journals, including the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings and Behavioral Medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, as well as volunteering in the community. She serves as Co-President and VP of Publicity for her daughter’s elementary school PFA and as Secretary of the township soccer association, and she is also involved in several committees at her synagogue.
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