So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs

Motherhood comes with a million questions. So why is it so hard to get real answers? Why does society tell moms to just “push through” - like it’s just part of the job? And when moms do ask for help, why is the first place we turn to Google? Why are we left scrolling social media or scouring the internet for answers?

That's why we created "So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs" - a show where you bring your toughest maternal and mental health questions to top experts and get real, evidence-based answers and actionable resources.

Co-hosted by Dr. Ruta Nonacs, a clinical psychiatrist at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and Allie Hales, a mom of four - this show isn't just for real moms, it's by real moms. Because moms don't just deserve support, they deserve solutions - whether before or during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Each episode we take on questions that keep moms up at night. Every conversation is led by YOU. Your questions, your experiences, your mental health—front and center. No question is too small. No topic is off-limits. You ask. We answer.

🎧 Subscribe now and send us your questions at podcast@womensmentalhealth.org or leave us a voicemail at (617) 643-9232.

Brought to you by the MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health and the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.

Guest

Desiree Cameron

Desiree Cameron is a mother of two, full-spectrum doula, certified lactation consultant, herbalist, and sex coach dedicated to transforming the maternal health experience for BIPOC families. She is the founder of Birthing Abundantly Maternal Services, where she specializes in supporting high-risk pregnancies and NICU families. Desiree is also the co-owner and creative director of Nature’s Playhouse, a clinical and parent wellness center offering holistic care for families.

With dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Counseling, she combines strategic consulting with deep-rooted advocacy to uplift maternal health organizations. A former higher education leader, Desiree’s journey into this work was fueled by her personal experiences navigating the systemic failures of the U.S. medical system as a Black woman. She is also a multidisciplinary creative using her voice to champion healing, liberation, and joy in parenthood.

https://www.birthingabundantly.com/

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