Guest: Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
Episode 9 Fernwood Unfiltered Podcast
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In this episode of Fernwood Unfiltered, 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, confidence, and tools to manage her mental wellbeing.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to recognise when mood changes are normal versus when they’re a signal to take action.
- How hormones, cycles, and life stages influence mood, cognition, and resilience.
- Practical strategies to regulate mood with exercise, routine, and lifestyle adjustments.
- How to advocate for yourself and seek expert support that truly understands women’s mental health.
- How to support friends and loved ones without feeling like you have to “fix” them.
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Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is a world-leading researcher in women’s mental health and the founder of the Women’s Mental Health Research Program at Monash University. With decades of experience studying how hormones, life stages, and social factors affect mood and cognition, she’s a trusted voice on topics from perimenopause and postpartum mental health to hormone-related mood disorders.
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