In this powerful episode of the Be Well by Kelly podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Jessica Zucker—psychologist, women's health expert, and author of the new book Normalize It.
Known for her groundbreaking #IHadaMiscarriage movement, Dr. Zucker returns with a deeper mission: to break the silence around the mental, emotional, and physical experiences women face throughout their lives.
Together, we explore the deeply personal and often stigmatized topics of miscarriage, reproductive health, sexual trauma, and menopause, and how opening up these conversations is the first step toward healing. Dr. Zucker’s work invites women to reject shame and start normalizing the full range of their experiences.
We also discuss the emotional weight women carry daily—from body image struggles to working mom guilt, perfectionism, and the pressure to remain silent. Dr. Zucker offers heartfelt insight into how women can begin to unlearn these patterns and embrace a more honest, supportive path forward.
Other topics we cover in this episode:
- What inspired Normalize It and how it expands on the #IHadaMiscarriage movement
- How open dialogue around miscarriage and menopause supports women’s mental health
- The emotional challenges women face across life stages—from puberty to perimenopause
- How to set healthy boundaries with social media and protect your mental space
- Raising daughters in a culture that still pressures women to stay small and quiet
- The power of aging naturally and embracing the full female experience
If you're ready for a real, raw, and necessary conversation about women’s mental health, this episode is for you.
