Best Lauren Streicher Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep128: Can you Exercise Your Hot Flashes Away? A Journal Club with Dr. Maria Sophocles 43:57

20m ago43:57

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While not everyone is necessarily good about regular physical activity, no one questions that it’s good for you. Cardiovascular health, weight management, cognitive function, mood, better sleep and even reducing the risk of many kinds of cancer are all established benefits to moving as opposed to sitting on your butt all day. But, when it comes to …

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Don't Let the Old Woman In with Sal Edwards (Episode 178) 51:26

23m ago51:26

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Sally “Sal” Edwards, now 76, is a pioneer in women’s sports. She qualified for the first women's marathon Olympic Trials in 1983 and is one of the original founders of USA Triathlon. She also brought heart rate and zone training to the mainstream. For 22 years, Sal served as the national spokeswoman for the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series voluntee…

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Pelvic Floor After Hysterectomy: Preparation, Treatment, and Management | Dr. Jocelyn Wallace 38:25

4d ago38:25

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Learn about the pelvic floor after hysterectomy as Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic floor specialist, shares her insights. Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic floor specialist, discusses the importance of the pelvic floor in women's health. She sheds light on the pe…

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S3 Ep127: Going Bare Down There 18:09

9d ago18:09

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Have you ever wondered about the history of pubic hair removal, current trends, risks and benefit? In this episode, you will learn more than you ever wanted to know including: The EVOLUTIONARY reason for pubic hair The BIOLOGIC BENEFIT of pubic hair A brief HISTORY of pubic hair removal trends and techniques Current TRENDS in pubic hair styles WHY …

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Race Weight, Body Image & Performance with Marni Sumbal, MS, RD, CSSD (Episode 177) 55:36

7d ago55:36

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Be smaller. Be lighter. For our entire lives those messages have been drilled into us from every angle, including very often from those in our sports. We hear we need to be at “race weight.” We’re shown “idealized” images of what female athletes “should” look like. It’s all incredibly damaging, especially as we hit menopause and midlife and our bod…

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Life Before and After Hysterectomy | Dr. Zoe Rodriguez 37:23

11d ago37:23

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Listen as Dr. Zoe Rodriguez shares her medical and patient-advocating expertise about life before and after hysterectomy. Episode Summary Join Fempower Health as we discuss hysterectomies with Dr. Zoe Rodriguez, the Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In this episod…

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S3 Ep126: A Deep Dive into RECURRENT UTI-Update! 26:53

4d ago26:53

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The only thing more miserable than a urinary tract infection (UTI) is when it happens again, and again, and again. But, good news, there are ways to prevent post menopause RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS. But sometimes urinary urgency, burning and that “gotta go” feeling is NOT FROM an INFECTION, and need a completely different kind of treatment…

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Postural Restoration & Pelvic Floor Therapy During Menopause with Hayley Kava PT, MPT, PRC (Episode 176) 1:03:01

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If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s pelvic floor health is a whole lot more than doing Kegel exercises. In fact, sometimes Kegels are the last thing you need. This week we look at pelvic floor health through the lens of Postural Restoration with pelvic floor physical therapist and Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) practitioner Hayley Kava, w…

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LISTEN AGAIN: When Intimacy Hurts: Navigating Solutions for Chronic Vulvar Pain | Dr. Jill Krapf 46:32

6d ago46:32

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Listen as Dr. Jill Krapf shares insights about vulvodynia, a condition that affects millions of women with chronic vulvar pain. Episode Summary In this enlightening episode of the Fempower Health Podcast, host Georgie Kovacs sits down with Dr. Jill Krapf to discuss the complexities of vulvodynia, a condition affecting millions of women worldwide. D…

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S3 Ep125: The Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause with Dr. Vonda Wright 54:09

11d ago54:09

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When one thinks of a medical specialty that is knowledgeable about menopause, usually an Ob Gyn, Family Practice doctor, Internist or maybe a urologist comes to mind. In this episode , I am talking to Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon who has made it her mission to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal changes that occur as a result of me…

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Opportunities of a Life Time with Sarah Max (Episode 175) 1:15:11

22d ago1:15:11

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At 49, this week’s guest Sarah Max is the oldest rider in the Life Time Grand Prix, the biggest, hardest gravel and mountain bike race series on the planet. That was something Sarah didn’t always want to talk about. She didn’t want to be defined by her age and didn’t always love the attention it attracted. But she’s realized that while her age isn’…

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Fempower Health Digest: Honoring National Infertility Awareness Week | April 2024 29:17

18d ago29:17

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Episode Description: Join host Georgie Kovacs in this poignant episode of Fempower Health, as she shares her personal infertility journey during National Infertility Awareness Week. Georgie recounts her four-year quest to conceive, which involved navigating numerous healthcare systems, enduring misdiagnoses, and undergoing various fertility treatme…

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S3 Ep124: All Hormones Are Not Created Equal With Dr. James Simon 45:34

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Every available type of hormone therapy will effectively eliminate hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. However, all hormone therapy is not the same. Individual formulations impact bone health, breast health, and cardiovascular health differently. In episode 123, Dr. James Simon and I discussed starting hormone therapy after the age of 60. In …

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The Many Facets of Menopausal Brain Health with Dr. Sarah McKay (Episode 174) 1:12:22

28d ago1:12:22

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Women’s brains are finally getting the research attention they deserve! While we sort out the role hormones play in our current and future cognitive health, it’s important to remember that estrogen is just one player in a lifelong host of factors impacting your brain, including education, intellectual engagement, diet and nutrition, exercise and fi…

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Women With ADHD: Late Diagnosis, Hormonal Changes, and Symptom Management | Dr. Maggie Sibley 42:44

20d ago42:44

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Dr. Maggie Sibley explains the often-misunderstood reality of women with ADHD, from evaluation and treatment to symptom management and hormonal changes. Episode Summary In this fascinating episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs is joined by Dr. Maggie Sibley, a renowned women’s ADHD specialist and researcher. As a clinical psychologist and prof…

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Delivering healthcare across Africa with Joanna Bichsel 38:04

28d ago38:04

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Canadian born, Rwanda based social entrepreneur Joanna Bichsel is the founder of Kasha, a digital retail platform optimized for women's health. On this podcast we discuss what it's like to be a woman in East Africa, her needs and how she, as a pioneer, has built this highly successful private sector healthcare solution, scaling across Africa.…

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S3 Ep123: Hormone Therapy AFTER Age 60 with Dr. James Simon 28:06

25d ago28:06

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While it has been established that the most optimal time to start hormone therapy is within ten years of the menopause transition or before age 60, one of the most common questions that pops up is, “Is it safe to start hormone therapy after age 60?” In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. James Simon to determine WHO is a candidate for a “la…

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Younger is Not Better with Caroline Paul (Episode 173) 1:11:19

1M ago1:11:19

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Cultural messages glorify youth as the best time of our lives. But that’s not what this week’s guest, Caroline Paul found while researching her wonderful book Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking―How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age. Instead, she found active, adventurous women praising their postmenopausal lives and the …

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Chronic Pelvic Pain: Could It Be Pelvic Congestion Syndrome? | Dr. Mari Tassarotti 39:04

27d ago39:04

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Women with pelvic congestion syndrome experience chronic pelvic pain pelvic varicose veins, and more. Learn about this underrecognized condition from Dr. Mari Tassarotti. Episode Summary In this episode of Fempower Health, we’re joined by Dr. Mari Tassarotti, an expert in interventional radiology from Columbia University. We discuss the complexitie…

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S3 Ep122: Navigating Menopause: Celebrity Style- Here We Go Again! 27:43

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In 2009 I was invited to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show as a menopause expert to counter the other menopause “expert”, actress turned author Suzanne Somers. “Dr” Somers is not the only celebrity to help women navigate menopause. Today, Gwyneth Paltrow, Selma Hayek, Naomi Watts, and others are also doling out advice, and in some cases selling prod…

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30 Years of Extreme Endurance with Pam Reed (Episode 172) 1:09:43

2M ago1:09:43

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Women’s ultrarunning is on fire right now with powerhouses like recent Barkley Marathons finisher Jasmin Paris, 40, and Lululemon FURTHER 6-day record smasher Camille Herron, 42, showing the world what midlife women can do. This week, we sat down with ultrarunning legend Pam Reed, who broke ground for women in the sport decades ago, winning races l…

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All About Baby Tongue Tie | Dr. Shaina Holman & Victoria Facelli 41:10

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What is a baby tongue tie and how is it treated properly? Learn as Dr. Shaina Holman & Victoria Facelli share their expertise. Episode Summary In this enlightening episode of the Fempower Health Podcast, host Georgie Kovacs sits down with Victoria Facelli, an internationally board-certified lactation consultant and author of "Feed the Baby," and Dr…

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Everything down there with Dr Shyama Mathews 39:11

1M ago39:11

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With board certified gynocologist Dr Shyama Mathews we discuss the embarrassing issue of loosing your libido, even though its so common! We also cover birth control choices, endometriosis, pain and pleasure, peri and menopause and even why some people enjoy anal sex! Basically we cover everything that’s going on down there, it's all explained in th…

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S3 Ep121: Dr. Streicher and Dr. Mary Claire Haver Respond to a “New” Model to Manage Menopause 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Don't Mess with These Menopause Experts! When The Lancet, one of the oldest, most respected medical journals, published a series of articles saying that “menopause had been over-medicalized”, that many symptoms were “just in her head” and that overall, women should navigate menopause “without the need for medical treatments” a group of furious meno…

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Menopause Metabolism Myths & More with Val Schonberg, RDN, CSSD (Episode 171) 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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Your metabolism is broken. You need to stop eating carbs. All weight gain is bad! If you’re a woman in menopause, you’ve been on the receiving end of a steady stream of overwhelmingly negative messages about your midlife body. Many of them are simply not true. That’s why we wanted to have a more nuanced conversation about the body composition chang…

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Fempower Health Digest: Your Monthly Women's Health Update: Recap for March 2024 17:04

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Fempower Health Digest Episode Summary Learn what happened this month in the world of women’s health! New updates go live every fourth Tuesday of the month as Georgie Kovacs, founder of Fempower Health, shares a recap of the latest news and insights. For more deep dives into women’s health, sexuality, wellness, and life stages, enjoy interviews wit…

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S3 Ep120: Did Your SSRI Make Your “O” Go? 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Up to 50% percent of women who take an antidepressant have sexual problems. By age 60, roughly 1 in 4 women are taking an antidepressant. This episode is all about the science behind WHY SSRIs and other antidepressants can sabotage your sex life, and what you can do about it. Why so many mid-life women take anti-depressants Why perimenopause hormon…

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Managing Arthritis in Active Peri & Menopausal Women with Ashley Austin, MD (Episode 170) 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

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Wear and tear on our active joints is inevitable, and the menopause transition can make them more vulnerable. But there are some simple, and often overlooked, ways to support our joint health that include proper nutrition, recovery, strength and mobility practices, footwear and more, which can help us stay active and pain free through and beyond me…

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Beyond Hot Flashes: Unveiling Menopause's Hidden Symptoms | Dr. Lauren Streicher 57:15

2M ago57:15

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Learn the correlation between women’s health and menopause. Dr. Lauren Streicher shares the essentials of menopause management and tips for healthy aging. Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Lauren Streicher, a distinguished expert in menopause management, joins to share her insights on this important life stage. Dr. Streicher discusses the comple…

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Let's talk about Sex....to each other! 34:32

2M ago34:32

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Elizabeth Bell is the founder of Amorus and is a trained sex educator with a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley. She was previously a film producer, producing multiple indie features, including Destination Wedding, starring Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves. Amorus brings her lifetime interest in intimacy and her storytelling career together to …

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S3 Ep119: Weighing in on Weight Loss Drugs 46:00

2M ago46:00

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Dr. Kathleen Jordon and I sat down to discuss the two most commonly prescribed GLP- 1 Inhibitors: Semaglutide (Ozempic™) and Terzepatide (Mounjaro™) What are GLP1 Inhibitors? How GLP-1 Inhibitors Who is a GOOD CANDIDATE to take a GLP-1 Inhibitor Who is NOT a GOOD CANDIDATE based on medical conditions Other HEALTH BENEFITS from taking a GLP1 Inhibit…

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Put the O Back in Mojo with Lauren Streicher, MD (Episode 169) 59:47

2M ago59:47

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Women’s sexuality, especially older women’s, is often overlooked or dismissed by the medical system. When men get procedures that may impact their erections, they’re informed. When women get treatments that may affect their ability to have an orgasm? Crickets. Too few women’s doctors talk about women’s sexual satisfaction, including how well their …

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The Role Your Vaginal Flora Plays in a Healthy Microbiome | Dr. Caroline Mitchell 43:15

2M ago43:15

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Learn how your vaginal flora and gut microbiome contribute to your reproductive health. Dr. Caroline Mitchell shares her expertise and research on this important but overlooked topic. Episode Summary In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the delicate balance of the vaginal microbiome. Dr. Caroline Mitchell, distinguished reproductive health …

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S3 Ep118: How Hormones Impact the Gut and GERD 26:30

2M ago26:30

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It was news to me that estrogen levels can impact on the likelihood of reflux, your gut microbiome, and even the frequency and consistency of your poop. It’s complicated, and I had a hard time interpreting the data, so I invited gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Ruchim to help me out. In this episode: How and why GERD is impacted by menopause If Hormo…

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All in Her Head with Elizabeth Comen, MD (Episode 168) 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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From being burned as witches to being barred from attending medical school, from being dismissed as hysterical to well, just being dismissed, from being shamed to being sexualized, the medical system has a long, sordid history in how it treats women and women’s health. And those toxic roots still poison the waters we have to navigate to this day. I…

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Endometriosis and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy | Caitlyn Tivy 46:20

2M ago46:20

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Learn about endometriosis and pelvic health physical therapy to manage chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Caitlyn Tivy shares her experience and expertise to help women find relief. Episode Summary In this final episode of Fempower Health's four-part series on endometriosis, Dr. Caitlyn Tivy, a distinguished pelvic health physical therapist, shares the intri…

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My sister is a hostage in Gaza 33:11

3M ago33:11

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This is an important interview with Yarden Gonen. Her sister Romi is being held hostage in Gaza. Its important we understand what is happening. This isn't about politics or about whose side you are on, or your religion, its about human life.By Kate Roberts

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S2 Ep117: Top Tips for Terrific Skin & Hair with Dr. Ellen Gendler 58:26

3M ago58:26

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In this episode I am talking to a dermatologist that has over 100 thousand followers on Instagram. And with good reason. She is funny, she tells it like it is, she is a rock star in the world of dermatology and is my go-to when it comes to mid-life skin care, fillers, Botox, not to mention how to have more hair on your head and less hair on your fa…

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What the Heck is Up with Cholesterol During Menopause? with Samia Mora, MD, MHS (Episode 167) 1:14:57

3M ago1:14:57

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We wrap up heart health awareness month with one topic that comes up a whole lot in our community–cholesterol. We hear from scores of athletic, active women who have had perfectly fine lipid levels their whole lives only to see them shoot up, often dramatically, at menopause. If you’re one, you’re not alone. This week we take a deep dive into all t…

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Endometriosis Surgery, Recovery, and Personalized Care | Dr. Shanti Mohling 55:22

3M ago55:22

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Dr. Shanti Mohling shares the details of endometriosis surgery, recovery, and pelvic floor therapy as important treatment options for patients with this condition. Episode Summary In this third episode of Fempower Health's series on endometriosis, Dr. Shanti Mohling, a minimally invasive surgeon, who devotes her clinical activity to patients with p…

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S2 Ep116: Your HEART on Hormones-Update! 53:23

3M ago53:23

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Estrogen is not only good for your brain, your bladder, and your bones, estrogen is also good for your blood vessels. And a lack of estrogen is one of the reasons, that heart disease spikes in women post menopause. Hormone therapy, if started within ten years of the menopause transition, appears to be heart protective. Today I am joined by Dr. Marl…

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Cardiovascular Disease & Brain Aging During Menopause with Rebecca Thurston, PhD (Episode 166) 56:52

3M ago56:52

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For years, hot flashes and night sweats (aka vasomotor symptoms) were considered just a “bothersome” part of being a menopausal woman: we were to wear layers, buy a fan, and soldier on. Then researchers started making some troubling connections between vasomotor symptoms and chronic disease. This week’s guest, Dr. Rebecca Thurston, is one of those …

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Endometriosis Care, Treatment Options, and Patient Advocacy | Katie Boyce 1:26:39

3M ago1:26:39

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Katie Boyce shares her expert insights on endometriosis care, treatment options, and the importance of patient advocacy for long-term management. Details Episode Summary In this second episode of Fempower Health’s four-part series on endometriosis, we speak with guest Katie Boyce, a Board Certified Patient Advocate with a robust background in bioch…

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Married To Medicine with Dr Jackie Walters 44:15

3M ago44:15

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Dr Jacqueline Walters is one of the longest running stars in Bravo history who is widely known as America’s most beloved OB-GYN “Dr. Jackie.” In the show “Married to Medicine”. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, Dr. Walters has turned her pain into a passion for nurturing the emotional and physical needs of women and men diagnosed with breast ca…

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S2 Ep115: Do You Have Good Sex? A Visit with Dr. Ruth 16:38

3M ago16:38

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Gynecologists have the unique position that it is appropriate to ask personal, invasive, and otherwise inappropriate questions. One question that is standard when you go to the gynecologist is “Are you sexually active? “This seems like a reasonable question, but is, completely meaningless. In my opinion doctors can learn a lot from Dr. Ruth’s appro…

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Vulvovaginal Health & Comfort for Life with Rochelle Bernstein, MD (Episode 165) 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

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Whether you run, lift, or ride (and especially if you ride), an otherwise great workout can be wrecked by a painful vulva. And lots of issues can crop up during and beyond the menopause transition that can cause pain, discomfort, and even damage to your vulva and vaginal tissues. We address them all this week with Rochelle Bernstein, MD, of Purely …

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Innovations in Endometriosis Diagnosis, Pelvic Pain Management, and Patient Support 46:01

3M ago46:01

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In this first episode of Fempower Health’s four-part series on endometriosis, Margaret Melville of Lasa Health joins to discuss this underrepresented condition. Margaret transformed her decade-long struggle with endometriosis and celiac disease into a mission to improve women’s healthcare today. She talks about the alarming shortage of OB-GYNs and …

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S2 Ep114: Is Duavee™ the Ideal Hormone Option? A Collaboration on a Complicated Patient with Dr. Risa Kagan 59:41

3M ago59:41

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Menopause experts rarely see patients with no medical issues. We see the patient with multiple medical problems and concerns. In this episode, I bring in menopause expert Dr. Risa Kagan to collaborate on options for a complex patient. My name is Beth, and I am 51 years old. I’ve been flashing for 2 years with no end in sight. I really want to try e…

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A Beautiful Work in Progress in Perimenopause with Mirna Valerio (Episode 164) 1:09:08

3M ago1:09:08

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Mirna Valerio, aka the Mirnavator, has never shied away from adversity. As a Black woman in a larger body who is also an ultrarunner, she’s endured her share of harassment and ridicule, both online and in real life. But despite some people trying to put her down, she’s devoted her life to lifting others up, showing those like herself what’s possibl…

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The Future of Psychedelic Therapy Research for Clinical and Non-Clinical Use | Andrew Penn 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

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Learn what’s to come in psychedelic therapy research including risk mitigation, contraindications, and treatment purposes as Andrew Penn explores this important subject. Episode Summary In this conversation, Andrew Penn, co-founder of the Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses (OPENurses), discusses the use of psychedelics in therapy an…

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