The Woman’s Resilient Mind

What does resilience really mean for women—and how does it change across a lifetime? 

In this episode of HERology, co-hosts Drs. Anna Barbieri, Anu Lala, and Joanne Stone are joined by clinical psychologist Jonathan DePierro, PhD, to explore how women experience resilience through adolescence, pregnancy, parenthood, midlife, and beyond. 

Together, they discuss how resilience is shaped not only by hardship, but by social support, purpose, flexibility, and the ability to grow through uncertainty. The conversation also examines the unique pressures women face at different life stages—from body image and social media to fertility, postpartum adjustment, caregiving, perimenopause, and the emotional labor of daily life. 

This episode explores: 

• What resilience actually means—and why it’s more than just “pushing through” 
• Why women may experience stress, trauma, and life transitions differently 
• How social support, community, and meaning can strengthen resilience 
• The impact of pregnancy, postpartum life, and perimenopause on mental health 
• Practical ways to build resilience, from reframing negative thoughts to creating small daily rituals 

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition or simply trying to manage the demands of everyday life, this conversation offers practical, compassionate insights into what it means to adapt, recover, and grow. 

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