In this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, OB-GYN, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and one of NYC’s leading fertility specialists, to demystify one of the most talked-about topics of our generation: egg freezing. From what REIs actually do, to the myths about birth control, fertility decline, and how environment and age impact our chances, Dr. Sekhon breaks it all down. She shares insider advice on navigating clinics, understanding your biological clock, and why her upcoming book is basically health class 2.0 for adults who want real answers.01:00 - Intro & Actual Stats23:00 - OB-GYN vs. REI: what the subspecialty is and why it matters29:00 - Are we really a less fertile generation?32:00 - Does birth control actually affect fertility?34:00 - WTF is egg freezing?: step-by-step explanation of the process45:00 - Success rates & numbers: how many eggs you really need at different ages?48:00 - Why clinic quality matters: what to ask before choosing where to freeze57:00 - Should you test your fertility “just in case”?01:00:00 - DebriefFind Dr. Lucky and pre-order her book ‘The Lucky Egg’ coming out in January 2026 at https://theluckyegg.com/.
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WTF is... Postpartum Depression?! With Dr. Sarah Oreck
In this episode of Actual* Experts, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Dr. Sarah Oreck—board-certified reproductive psychiatrist and co-founder of Mavida Health, to answer the one: WTF is postpartum depression? We pull apart baby blues vs. Postpartum Depression vs. postpartum psychosis, decode why intrusive thoughts don’t make you a “bad mom,” and talk about the wild hormonal crash after birth. Dr. Oreck shares why postpartum anxiety is often the first guest to show up, how real sleep is basically medicine, what partners can do besides “help,” when it’s time to call in professionals and how community care can change the whole story. 00:00 – Intro & Actual Stats09:30 – Fact Checking our Actual Stats14:00 – WTF is medical gaslighting?18:00 – Are diagnoses increasing, or women just sharing more?30:00 – WTF is postpartum depression, biologically?34:00 – WTF is postpartum anxiety? Intrusive thoughts & panic explained40:00 – Baby blues vs. postpartum depression: the 2-week benchmark51:00 – Intrusive thoughts: why they happen & how to talk about them01:02:00 – Race & risk: why Black and Latina women are most affected01:09:00 – WTF about dads? What should partners not do?01:15:00 – DebriefFind Dr. Oreck at www.instagram.com/sarahoreckmd and www.mavidahealth.com/.
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WTF is... Merging Finances with your Partner?! With Shalina Martos
In this first-ever expert episode, Caitlin and Lundie sit down with Shalina Martos, Registered Investment Advisor and founder of Martos Wealth Management, to unpack the exciting, sometimes messy process of combining money in relationships. From debt and income imbalances to financial abuse, credit scores, and estate planning, Shalina shares candid, practical advice every couple needs to hear. She also introduces her ABCDE…H method - a simple framework for tackling money conversations without the drama.00:01 - Intro & Actual Stats00:12 – The “conservative tax” women pay in investing00:15 – Why women should stay engaged in finances post-kids00:16 – WTF is merging finances, really?00:23 – Shalina’s ABCDE…H checklist for couples00:26 – Wills, estates, and why they matter00:28 – Financial abuse: signs & first steps00:32 – The upside of merging finances00:35 – How to find a RIA (Registered Investment Advisor)00:41 DebriefFind Shalina at www.martoswealth.com/.
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Welcome to Actual Experts
The Actual Experts Podcast is where two millennial BFFs (that’s us - Caitlin and Lundie) interview real experts to help demystify the big, confusing, and sometimes intimidating topics that shape women’s lives.It all started around dinner tables with our girlfriends; talking about things like mutual funds, egg freezing, prenups, AI, and luteal phases, and realizing how often we just don't know what we don't know… So we decided to change that. Our goal is simple: to help women make better, more informed decisions about their lives, with conversations that are accessible, relatable, oftentimes humorous, and actually useful.We don’t have all the answers, but we’re going to ask the questions. Because ladies - knowledge is power. LFG!
The Actual* Experts Podcast is where two millennial BFFs (that’s us - Caitlin and Lundie) sit down with real experts to demystify the big, confusing, and sometimes intimidating topics that shape women’s lives. From mutual funds to egg freezing, prenups to luteal phases, we realized we don't have all the answers, so we're going to ask the questions. Our goal: help women make smarter, more confident decisions with conversations that are accessible, relatable, funny, and actually useful. Because ladies - knowledge is power. LFG!
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