Under the Sisterhood
Under the Sisterhood podcast is one of our key storysharing platforms, celebrating the journeys of women as leaders, changemakers, and advocates in women’s health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Host Elizabeth Elfenbein engages with women aged 18 to 100+ in intimate conversations, uncovering their experiences and wisdom while highlighting their impact on creating a healthier, more inclusive world. These stories not only honor women’s resilience and leadership but also foster meaningful dialogue around mental health, empowerment, and innovative solutions that help close the gender health gap and inspire change.
Seasons & Special Editions:
- Season 1: Being a Woman in Today’s World
- Season 2: Women’s March of Voices
- Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier
- Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs, Women Investing in Women’s Health, Women Making History
- Season 4: Women’s March for Mental Wellness
The Under the Sisterhood podcast is a tribute to the strength and impact of women leading the way in fostering change. With podcast producer Matt Butler and music by Ayla Schafer, Elizabeth Elfenbein creates a space where women are seen, heard, and celebrated, driving deeper connections and inspiring action through the power of storysharing.
Under the Sisterhood
Healing after trauma: A wellness journey with Dr. Priyanka Upadhyaya
Today we’re getting under the hood with Dr. Priyanka Upadhyaya is a mother, daughter, sister, women’s well-being advocate, and clinical psychologist committed to helping individuals, couples, and families lead more balanced, fulfilling lives. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Upadhyaya’s expertise lies in integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive practices.
Dr. Upadhyaya’s career began at Rutgers Behavioral Health, where she supported marginalized communities and dual-diagnosed clients, helping them transform trauma into pathways for healing and growth. At NYU Langone Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital in New York City, she worked with survivors of 9/11 within a multidisciplinary program, contributing to public health initiatives and developing a highly sought-after pre-doctoral trauma-focused internship under Bellevue’s prestigious psychology training program.
Currently, Dr. Upadhyaya leads her private practice, Thrive Wellness & Mediation, where she specializes in empowering high-achieving professionals, parents, and couples to overcome burnout, manage stress, and align their personal and professional lives. Her unique therapeutic coaching blends psychology with a mind-body-spiritual perspective, guiding her clients—primarily women—to achieve self-directed goals and build resilience in their roles as mothers, sisters, professionals, and partners.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Upadhyaya is a passionate educator and advocate. She has facilitated workshops on mindfulness, trauma recovery, parenting, and cultural competence. Her philosophy centers on fostering meaningful connections, celebrating diversity, and helping others thrive in their health, relationships, and careers.
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