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DR. RACHEL GOLDMAN | PhD PSYCHOLOGIST | SPEAKER | AUTHOR ✓ Verified

@drrachelnyc

Mental Health Influencers

📚 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 out NOW 🧠 CBT | Stress | Body Image | Self-Care 📺 with @oprah , @melrobbins & on @nbcnews NYU Asst Clin Prof IG ≠ therapy

41.1KFollowers
3.4KFollowing
3.5KPosts
1.5%Engagement Estimated

Creator summary

Mental health educator, author, and NYU assistant clinical professor sharing CBT-informed guidance on stress, body image, emotional eating, self-compassion, and self-care. Her content also supports the launch of her book, When Life Happens.

Mental health educator, author, and assistant clinical professor

Content formats

Video
54.2%
Carousel
37.5%
Image
8.3%

Based on 24 posts

Niche & topics

Mental Health Influencers

CBT and Self CareStress managementBody imageEmotional eatingSelf compassionMental health books
Book launchMental healthEmotional eatingSelf compassionPodcast

Known for

  • When Life Happens
  • CBT and mental health education
  • Stress and emotional eating content
  • The Mel Robbins Podcast
  • Media appearances with Oprah, Mel Robbins, and NBC News

Profile details

Account typeBusiness
VisibilityPublic
CountryUnited States
JoinedJuly 2012
Links https://whenlifehappensbook.com/
https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-376/
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v6tbODcAUMs
https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a44964375/oprah-weight-loss-obesity/
https://www.drrachelnyc.com/newsletter/

Content style

Educational videoCBT informed guidanceSelf care adviceBook and podcast promotionMedia informed commentary

Contact & business

Public emaildrrachelnyc@gmail.com
Contact methodNot supplied

Content Intent

Education
50%
Promotion
37.5%
Event or travel
4.2%
Personal story
4.2%

Frequently Mentioned

Dr. Rachel Goldman Person 14 posts
When Life Happens Book 6 posts
The Mel Robbins Podcast Podcast 2 posts
Mel Robbins Person 2 posts
Levels Without Limits Show 2 posts
Generation Love Clothing Brand 1 posts
Crisis Text Line Organization 1 posts
988 Lifeline Organization 1 posts

Community Reaction

These insights are based on a sample of publicly visible comments and may not represent the creator's complete audience.

Among 55 recent sampled comments across three posts, reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with admiration, support, and excitement prominent. Comments commonly praised or discussed dance, books, family, memories, CBT, parenting, summer, self-care, and coping tools. The creator liked 55 of 58 eligible top-level comments; reply data was incomplete. Because the sample is recent and non-representative, it may not reflect reactions more broadly.

  • Admiration and support
  • Excitement about the content
  • Praise and personal reactions
  • Discussion of dance, books, family, and memories
  • Interest in CBT, parenting, self-care, and coping tools
Positive
Dominant Sentiment
55
Comments Analysed
3
Posts Sampled

Sentiment

Mixed
2.6%
Negative
2.6%
Neutral
0%
Positive
94.9%
Unclear
0%

Dominant Emotions

AdmirationSupportExcitement

Common Intents

PraiseDiscussionQuestionHumourPersonal reaction

Recurring Topics

DanceBookFamilyMemoriesCBTParentingSummerSelf care

Creator Interaction

Likely to interact94.8%
Like rate94.8%
Reply threads observed33

Engagement Metrics

1.46%
Median Engagement
9.3
Posts / Week
Video
Dominant Format

Engagement Detail

Average likes1.4K
Median likes557
Average comments82.33
Median comments47
Sample size9 posts

Recent Posts (24)

drrachelnyc Instagram post about Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Image
Comments: 27
There can be a lot of pressure wrapped up in these last days of summer…..to make them count, make them fun, and somehow make sure we did “en
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Book promotion
Book promotion
Video
Comments: 43 Plays: 1.3K
I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to seeing my book in a bookstore, but getting to experience it through his eyes might be my favorite part. 🥹
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Coping strategies
Coping strategies
Video
Comments: 37 Plays: 2.9K
I’m not saying a family dance party can turn the whole night around… but I’m not NOT saying that either. 💃 In our house, dance parties have
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Body image
Body image
Album
Comments: 46
Just checking in. 🤍 Sometimes the thoughts we have about our bodies can feel like facts, but they aren’t. Hi, I’m Dr. Rachel, a clinical p
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Therapy guidance
Therapy guidance
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Comments: 18
6️⃣ things I likely said in therapy sessions this past week. 👉🏻It’s okay if your capacity looks different this week. 👉🏻Ask yourself: Does
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Disordered eating
Disordered eating
Video
Comments: 27 Plays: 763
Psychologist and emotional eating expert Rachel Goldman @drrachelnyc discusses the harmful effects of diet culture, GLP-1 abuse, intuitive e
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Personal health experience
Personal health experience
Image
Comments: 36
This one feels a little more personal today. 🤍 And if you know me, you know I only tend to share personal things when I think there’s a rea
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Orthorexia
Orthorexia
Video
Comments: 34 Plays: 11.2K
Orthorexia may feel like a newer conversation, but the term was actually coined in 1997- and I was first interviewed about it back in 2019 f
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Food and body image
Food and body image
Video
Likes: 557 Comments: 71 Plays: 93.4K
Being physically full and actually feeling satisfied are two very different things. @drrachelnyc joins me in this week’s new episode to unpa
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Maternal mental health
Maternal mental health
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Comments: 26
Motherhood changes with every season- and so do the hard parts. 🤍 Whatever stage you’re in, you’re allowed to admit when it feels heavy. Yo
drrachelnyc Instagram post about CBT in everyday life
CBT in everyday life
Video
Likes: 521 Comments: 32 Plays: 5.8K
When life happens. The Mindset shift you need to Manage Stress, Build Confidence & Breakfree- Author @drrachelnyc Thank you for your time
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Live interview
Live interview
Video
Likes: 416 Comments: 79 Plays: 62.6K
Our thoughts around food can be just as important as the food itself. 🤍 In this week’s NEW episode, @drrachelnyc and I get into our complica
drrachelnyc Instagram post Video
Likes: 583 Comments: 18 Plays: 11.6K
I am beyond excited to have @drrachelnyc on my live interview today levels without limits. I had the pleasure of meeting Rachel at my favo
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Postpartum mental health
Postpartum mental health
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Comments: 37
There’s a lot in the news right now that has me thinking about moms- and how much can be happening beneath the surface that we simply cannot
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Relationships and therapy
Relationships and therapy
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Comments: 11
Real things I likely said in therapy sessions this past week. 1. Every relationship serves a purpose-sometimes it’s not the one we expecte
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Rest and relaxation
Rest and relaxation
Album
Comments: 19
In honor of National Relaxation Day, here are a few reminders I hope you’ll actually listen to. 🤍 Because there will always be another emai
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Burnout prevention
Burnout prevention
Video
Likes: 48 Comments: 10 Plays: 3.3K
We know when we’re moving too fast. We know when we’re doing too many things at once. We know when we need rest and keep telling ourselves w
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Midlife wellness
Midlife wellness
Video
Likes: 3.2K Comments: 47 Plays: 204.0K
Comment 630 to listen to the full episode. Body image, burnout, and identity often become much bigger conversations during midlife. In Epi
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Author and book positioning
Author and book positioning
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Comments: 34
Reasons to follow me (or not). Reasons to buy my book (or not). 💗 I had to jump on this trend because the truth is: I’m probably not for ev
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Anhedonia and Ozempic
Anhedonia and Ozempic
Video
Likes: 57 Comments: 11 Plays: 6.3K
Comment OZEMPIC to get this episode to your DM’s! Ozempic personality has a clinical name; it’s called anhedonia. And it’s a diagnostic crit
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Seasonal self care
Seasonal self care
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Comments: 24
August can feel like an in-between month- summer isn’t quite over, but fall is already starting to creep in. You don’t have to rush through
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Mental health
Mental health
Album
Likes: 911 Comments: 57
This is your sign to be kind to yourself 💛 As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re touching base with clinical psychologis
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Book launch
Book launch
Video
Comments: 54 Plays: 2.0K
I’m still taking all of this in. 🤍 (Book launch week in one video!) From TV segments… to book events… to walking into a store and seeing
drrachelnyc Instagram post about Emotional eating
Emotional eating
Video
Likes: 6.4K Comments: 416 Plays: 667.7K
If you find yourself standing in the kitchen, opening and closing the fridge or cabinets, even though you’re not hungry…you need to hear thi

Analysis based on 24 available posts.
Last snapshot taken: August 29, 2026