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Join us for a deep-dive into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. New episodes debut every Tuesday, giving you an insider’s perspective on what is happening and what you can do to fight back.
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Everything women’s health in under 15 minutes by an experienced naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. Simple explanations for topics such as PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal birth control, and more. For more, visit LaraBriden.com
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2 Baddies on Birth Control

Shelby, Shéola, Mariangel

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A funny a** podcast where hosts, Bean and Mariangel, delve into the realms of empowerment and authenticity. Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of life, love, and all the adventures in between. From unleashing the power of self-love to mastering the art of confidence, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to help you embrace your truest self. But hold on tight because we’re not just here for the deep talks. Oh no! We’re spilling the tea on all things dating (yes, Shelby, we’re talk ...
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We're exploring option from conception to childhood to help women take control of their fertility, birth experience, postpartum healing, and motherhood journey! This is a safe space for all parents to hear what the experts have to say and to hear from influencer parents and their take on parenthood! Join us for all things birth and parenthood for an empowering and educational walk with a birth and newborn expert and the found of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, HeHe Stewart.
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Well, I Laughed

Well I Laughed Podcast

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Semi-educational and organically funny, “Well, I Laughed” is a podcast for listeners who find themselves in search of a good laugh and their next strange story to tell at parties. Each week one of our hosts shares what they have learned on topics ranging from Birth Control to Pirates. Join Grant, a public school teacher, and Maia, an engineer, as they find the humor in the mundane. Well, I Laughed, and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Birth Control Pod

Mikaela and Jaclyn

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Do you like games? Do you like kids? Let your hosts Jaclyn and Mikaela talk you out of the latter. Long time listeners, first time podcasters. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birth-control/support
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Ob/Gyn Time

Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute

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A Cleveland Clinic podcast covering all things women's health from our host, Erica Newlin, MD. You'll hear from our experts on topics such as birth control, pregnancy, fertility, menopause and everything in between. Listen in to better understand your health and be empowered to live your best.
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Ashlynn and Kylie are the hosts of this podcast which is based on inspiring women like you to put themselves first! They will be sharing their lessons and experiences in their own lives & give wisdom/sparks of new opportunity in your mind for your own journey. Wether it's about birth control, tapping into your intuition, finding & building confidence in yourself, spirituality, overcoming addictions, mental health and more....you can bet they are going to cover it. If you have been living you ...
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The Natural Womanhood Podcast brings together experts in the field of fertility awareness for candid, informative, and friendly conversations about authentic women's health. From pelvic floor physical therapy, to surgical interventions, to relationships and mental health, no topic is off limits as we seek to bring the empowering truth about women, their bodies, and their cycles to our listeners: that is, that women's cycles are essential, powerful, beautiful, and do not need to be "controlle ...
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The Dr. John Delony Show is a caller-driven show that gives you real talk on relationships and mental health challenges. We want to talk to you! To send us your questions, leave a voicemail at 844-693-3291 or email askjohn@ramseysolutions.com.
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Carrie Lam, MD and Jeremy Lam, MD, host the Dr. Lam Show, where they show their passion for Integrative and Functional Medicine and share nutritional education to empower people to take control of their health. This pair of siblings started LAM CLINIC, where they're able to provide whole-person healing not only in person but also through telemedicine all over the world.
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If you are a woman with chronic health conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, adenomyosis, or autoimmune diseases, know that you never have to suffer in silence or navigate your health alone! Welcome to the MyAdvo: Women’s Health Diaries Podcast, where you will find a supportive community of women learning from each others’ health journeys. Your host, Esther Tran-Le, is the founder of MyAdvo, a community dedicated to empowering women to advocate for their health. Committed to ensurin ...
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Are you ready to uplevel your women's health practice? Welcome to the Fertility Friday Podcast! A podcast designed to empower you to use fertility awareness both personally and professionally. If you are a woman's health professional — and you’re not fully utilizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign — it's time to change that right away! Through evidence-based literature reviews, engaging discussions, expert interviews, and compelling client stories, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE, HRHP covers ...
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In Conversation

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Medical News Today’s In Conversation podcast engages with expert voices across various fields. Conversations roam from the latest science news to the deepest scientific conundrums.
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Pregnancy and birth meditations and musings. Celebrating autonomous pregnancy and birth. Follow us on IG @pregnantpausepodcast for updates! Cover art photo provided by Leanna Cushman on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@leannacushman Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pregnantpause/support
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KCRW's Life Examined is a one-hour weekly show exploring science, philosophy, faith — and finding meaning in the modern world. The show is hosted by Jonathan Bastian. Please tune in Sundays at 9 a.m., or find it as a podcast.
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F*ck Your Health

Savannah Supachana

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A health podcast dedicated to removing stigmas on all things you should be giving a f*ck about. A twist on traditional health and wellness podcasts that aims to open up discussions revolving around stigmas, prejudice, and discrimination happening in the health industries.
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Yoga Birth Babies

Deb Flashenberg and Independent Podcast Network

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Take ownership of your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood! Join Deb Flashenberg as she dives into conversations with some of the world’s leading pregnancy, birth, yoga and parenting experts. Deb and her guests are voices of calm and reason, sharing practical, relevant, insightful and evidence based information that is helpful for people at all stages of parenting. These lively conversations will inform and entertain you as you embark on this new phase in your life. Deb is the founder and direc ...
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Coochie Business is a podcast that discusses coochies in general, and Black Coochies in particular. We dive deep into coochies through the lens of stories, theories, histories (or HERstories…or THEIRstories), research, art, media, news…whatever…but never without the most essential ingredient of all, laughter!
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Don't Kid Yourself

Ireland Hendry-Tennent

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Don't Kid Yourself is a four episode podcast focusing on four different methods of birth control/contraception. Each episode will start with all the basic facts about the birth control, and then we will hear some personal experience from a New Zealander who is currently using it. Episodes drop Wednesday afternoons so look out for them then.
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Honeydew Me

Emma Norman & Cass Anderson

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Welcome to Honeydew Me, a podcast that goes into the bedroom and beyond with your hosts Emma Norman and Cass Anderson. We believe that everyone deserves to have great sex, feel good in their bodies and love themselves and while we may not be experts, our guests are. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of sex, bodies, confidence, and all those burning questions you've been dying to get answered.
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Bottom Line: Uganda

Briggs, Morgan, Rodrigo, Quinn

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Learn about the struggles of Uganda and its people in this 5-part series. Join us as we explore the topics of clean water, poverty, education, birth control, and the lack of menstrual products in Uganda, including an interview with Kim Laster.
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New: Hear your voice on The Happy Birthway Podcast! Call 203-759-8639 to ask me a question or leave a comment that I will answer on the podcast. Unpopular opinion: A healthy mom and healthy baby are NOT enough. Why don't we pay attention to a mother's experience and perceptions of her birth enough? I'm an L&D nurse revealing insider secrets that you won't learn in your standard childbirth ed class. We explore every facet (from opposite extremes) of not just birth, but the experience of woman ...
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My name is Chelsea! I'm just your average joe wanting to give you tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle. I also am passionate about women's fertility and transitioning off the hormonal birth control pill. I will take you through my experiences and give you advice. Xx
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Safe Sexual Health

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This a podcast centered around giving people factual information about safe sexual health and resources for more information. This includes things about consent, birth control, STDs/STIs, etc.
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Welcome to a space for real talk about all things menstrual health and fertility awareness method. It’s time we drop the stigma around our periods and start opening up about the beautiful complexity of the female body. Learn from myself, and top women’s health experts, as we bring awareness to topics often dismissed in mainstream media and wellness. Join us as we discuss birth control, hormonal imbalance, FAM, mental health, pregnancy/motherhood, and more - nothing is off limits.
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Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. | Balance Hormones Naturally in Perimenopause, Menopause for Women Over 40

Monica Topete | Holistic Health Coach | Perimenopause Educator | Hormone Imbalance Survivor

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The Go-to Podcast for Midlife Women Who Want To Balance Hormones Naturally Ugh. I feel so bloated. I’m retaining more water than the Hoover Dam. What? Not another pimple? It’s like puberty all over again! Sleep? What’s that like? (I forget.:<) Umm, I just turned 40….. Aren’t I too young for this?!? — Hello Friend. (Can I call you “friend”? ‘Cuz we’re already friends in my head:) Welcome to Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica. I’m Monica Lane Topete, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Ho ...
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Hormonal

Clue BioWink

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Hormones affect everyone and everything: from our skin, to stress, to sports. But for most of us, they're still a mystery. Even the way we talk about hormones makes no sense. ("She's hormonal.") So let's clear some things up. Each week, Rhea Ramjohn is asking scientists, doctors, and experts to break it all down for us. And this season? We're talking about birth control. Season 2 launches Oct 13 with eight weekly episodes.
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Welcome to the about health and hormones podcast. I'm your host, Lauren Allen, a recovered sugar addict turned certified nutrition coach on a mission to help women learn how to balance their hormones and optimize their fertility. On this podcast, we have conversations with experts about all things, health hormones, wellness, nutrition, and more to give you the information tips and tricks you need to take control of your health and feel amazing in your body.
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Non-Alcoholics is a podcast from two anonymous teens on a mission to dive into society’s under-discussed topics with an unrepresented perspective. Join us as we explore the realms of issues ranging from birth control to body shaming to unacknowledged privilege. While we may not have the most life experience under our belts, we truly believe that there is worth found in listening to those who “are not yet mature”. Thanks for listening!
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Balance hormones naturally, restore energy, and fix your periods even as a busy mama! Have you found yourself searching online for natural hormone balance tips but come away feeling more confused and overwhelmed? Are you ready to have great energy again so you can stop reaching for caffeine just to make it through the day? Do you know deep down that something is off but keep getting told that “everything looks normal” on your lab results? Do pain free, PMS free periods sound like ...
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Wavelength

Auscast Network

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Get up to date with what everyone is talking about with Wavelength, a show made by young people, for young people. From the big debates to the small stories nobody else is telling, this is Wavelength - sparking the convos about Adelaide you should be having.
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Welcome to another episode of "Two Baddies on Birth Control" with your hosts MoneyMari and Bean Big Bean! This time, we're diving deep into the world of modern dating and dating apps. From the rise of Tinder to the emergence of niche dating platforms the world over, we discuss the impact of technology on our love lives. Our hosts share their person…
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Sarah Hill, professor of social psychology at Texas Christian University and author of This is your brain on birth control: The surprising science of sex, women, hormones and the law of unintended consequences, shares her journey into exploring the effects of oral contraception on mental health. “I actually spent my early career studying the way ou…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: · A couple who kicked their teenage daughter out of their house · A wife considering divorcing her husband who won’t step up · A woman who contracted genital herpes from her boyfriend Offers From Today's Sponsors · 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp · Three free months of Hallow · 25% off Thorne ord…
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Sarah Seymour is a dedicated and compassionate homebirth midwife with over two decades of experience in guiding families through the transformative journey of childbirth. Sarah holds degrees in Nursing and Midwifery from the Universities of Manchester and London, UK. Her extensive training and hands-on experience have equipped her with a comprehens…
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Join DB and the team as they dive into the alarming rise of anti-birth control influencers spreading false and biased information about reproductive health on social media. The sexperts explore the connection between this harmful content and the conservative movement's agenda to control women's bodies, and leave you with actionable steps to promote…
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This episode of Nutrition FrogCast discusses the all important topic of nutrition and hormonal birth control. Topics explored include hormonal influences on hunger and weight gain, micronutrient deficiencies, and the importance of tracking one's health for informed decision-making. Their empowering message encourages listeners to be proactive about…
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THE Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is on the pod and ready to talk ALL things birth control. We chat about: Common myths and misconceptions (i.e. infertility, negative health impacts etc) Whether "hormone balancing" is legit and if "hormone imbalances" are the cause of all your issues WHY we tend to demonize birth control Types of birth control methods (horm…
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Today, we’re delving into a universal experience: the challenge of control. Have you ever wondered why it can be so hard to let things organically happen? Or questioned what it is that’s behind the desire to control in the first place? As much as it would be fabulous to control everything, it simply isn’t possible. And, you guessed it; this rings e…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: · A couple wondering if they should tell their children the real reason they briefly separated · A woman who feels she’s spending more time on her phone than with her husband · A woman trying to support her 7-year-old son, who was just diagnosed with ADHD Offers From Today's Sponsors · 10% off your first month of …
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Have you made a birth plan? Have you heard in the whispers of the internet that they are bad luck? Or that nurses won't respect them? Today HeHe is joined by Nurse Sydney to clear up the confusion around birth plans! Sydney is sharing how birth plans can benefit your care team, what you want to consider when making a birth plan and what goes throug…
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'Little People, Big World' stars Zach & Tori Roloff open up about leaving reality TV, parenting children with dwarfism, and navigating their mixed-height marriage. This episode is sponsored by Factor & Nutrafol. Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/unplanned50 and use code UNPLANNED50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. N…
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From the archives of Sex Ed with DB, enjoy these two amazing conversations exploring sex, disability, and relationships! First: comedian, actor, and disability advocate Steve Way discusses dating and disability representation on TV. Then, New York Times bestselling author and mental health advocate Allison Raskin candidly shares her journey managin…
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This week, Alain de Botton, philosopher, author and founder of The School of Life talks about why today’s social and cultural environment is contaminating our peace of mind. De Botton suggests that in order to switch off and achieve some kind of balance in our lives, we need to become better editors and curators of what we are exposed to and shut o…
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Michelle Hope, sexologist, activist and Director of Social Impact and Strategic Communications at SIECUS, joins us to talk post-Roe action items and resources. We discuss: What Roe v. Wade is, what happened, and how we actually got here The role of comprehensive sex education Resources for states that have lost access to abortion Getting involved i…
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A listener episode! Listeners of Well, I Laughed share their connections with this week's theme "Down to Business". Polly detials an uncomfortably close connection with a man known as Dr. Death. Ashley emailed in about the dangers of donating blood in a story so funny, we almost passed out. Nicole writes in with a friend or foe, deal or no deal sto…
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Matrescence, A.K.A. becoming a mother/parent, is a developmental milestone that brings forth a major identity shift within us. Every parent’s personal definition of this milestone will be wildly different, and each journey will look a myriad of different ways, but a universal perspective we can adopt about matrescence is that it can be an opportuni…
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Are you familiar with Ayurveda? One of the world's oldest medical systems, known for centuries to support individuals with a variety of health symptoms and concerns! During this conversation we talk about: The origins of Ayurvedic medicine and some reasons it's less known to the general public Foundations of Ayurveda include the 5 elements of the h…
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Project 2025 is a broad vision regarding the future of the United States led by the Heritage Foundation. The project is hundreds of pages, centered on continuing a conservative United States through consolidating power in presidency, getting rid of civil servants, and further marginalizing already vulnerable communities. Sarah Warbelow, Vice Presid…
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Hey friend! Have you ever heard of “summertime sadness?” No, not the Lana Del Rey song…although that is a catchy tune! I’m talking about seasonal depression, irritability, and even anxiety that can occur during the summer…. especially in women with a hormonal imbalance. Yes! This is a thing! And it affects more of us ladies in perimenopause through…
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Episode #41: Solo Catch: Weaning, traveling, current habits, cyclical living, food as a pathway to higher healing and more Food is the foundation of physical health for me, but it’s also a pathway to a much higher, deeper type of healing. I need to take care of the physical to even get to the emotional/mental/spiritual/relational healing. I’ve been…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: · A man whose wife uses her medical issues as an excuse not to show up in their marriage · A caller wanting to know how to support a friend who just came out as transgender · A man who’s struggling to deal with the stress and anxiety caused by working for his dad’s company Offers From Today's Sponsors · 10% off yo…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking about preconception and prenatal health for both mom and baby and Sarah Thompson joins me to really dig in and talk about specific foods and nutrients that we can use to increase egg quality, support hormone levels in early pregnancy, and ultimately help mom and baby stay happy and healthy during the preg…
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"What started as an ambitious crowdfunding campaign back in 2014 has since grown into the world’s first wearable [basal body temperature] sensor, advancing women’s reproductive health throughout every stage." So reads TempDrop's "About Us" page. As it happens, Natural Womanhood's website also began 10 years ago, in 2014, and so it only feels right …
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This episode is an episode that I hope every single women gets to hear! Especially the ones who are (literally almost all of us) focused on how we look, shame our bodies in the mirrors alone, & are never happy with our bodies!! My intuition came through and explained this to me in such a way that honestly makes so much sense why we are all dealing …
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Lots of people have been talking about mineral deficiencies lately or even taking steps to reverse this issue. If you’re concerned that a lack of certain minerals might be impacting your health, then here’s how to this issue might be affecting your body and what to do about it. Trying to find an integrative medicine or functional medicine doctor wh…
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This week on Wavelength, Sparking the convos about Adelaide you should be having. ‘This action plan is made in plan to ensure young people are actively involved in decision making’ First up, we're tackling restrictions with Rugby Australia CEO Carl Jones, who sheds light on the current challenges and future of the sport. Then, we'll take you throug…
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On today’s episode, we hear about: · A man living in a sexless marriage for over 20 years · A woman trying to extricate a neighbor from her family · A young woman struggling with her increasing use of alcohol and marijuana Offers From Today's Sponsors · 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp · Three free months of Hallow · 25% off Thorne…
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HeHe is joined by Jen Darwin to talk about reimagining postpartum in the US! As a former Labor & Delivery RN and now a doula, Jen is no stranger to the disparities that happen in postpartum support for moms-- the lack of 'the village,' the single six-week check up and no paid maternity care. Overall, the United States spends the most money in the w…
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You have questions about BBT charting and I have answers! Today I answer your top questions about charting your basal body temperature! Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobo…
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If you are a woman with chronic health conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, adenomyosis, or autoimmune diseases, know that you never have to suffer in silence or navigate your health alone! Welcome to the MyAdvo: Women’s Health Diaries Podcast, where you will find a supportive community of women learning from each others’ health journeys.…
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Isolation, loneliness, pressure to take on life fully all by ourselves is a very real thing in our day in age! The pressure to have ourselves all put together and figure “it” out on our own is real, but I’m here to give you a new lens to look through to release that pressure and start using what you have right now in your life to create your dream …
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Join HeHe and Tyler Bradshaw from Aqua Tots as they dive deep into the crucial topic of water safety for children. This episode covers alarming drowning statistics, the importance of swim lessons from as young as four months, and practical advice for preventing drowning incidents. Tyler shares expert insights on floatation devices, the role of wate…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of 2 Baddies on Birth Control with your hosts, Shelby Irene (aka Big Bean) and Mariangel (aka MoneyMari). This week, we're diving deep into the topic of self-love and confidence. Join us as we explore what self-love means to each of us, how we practice it, and why it's crucial for maintaining a healthy outlook on…
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Christy Carlson Romano talks about voicing 'Kim Possible,' co-starring with Shia LaBeouf and sharing her experience of being scammed. This episode is sponsored by Dreamland Baby, Rocket Money, Liquid I.V. & DoorDash. Dreamland Baby: Go to https://dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code UNPLANNED at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. R…
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We’re breaking down toxic masculinity and sex shame with Zachary Zane, author of "Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto". We cover: What toxic masculinity is and how it manifests How toxic masculinity impacts our sex lives and leads to sexual shame How sexual shame limits and negatively impacts us Zachary's personal experience with sexual shame and being…
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This week, Terry Real, renowned couples therapist and author “Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship” reflects on the keys to building a successful long term relationship. In order to change inherited behaviors and dysfunction, Real cites his own struggle with family trauma and offers hope that with courage, discipline and …
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Dr. Karen Tang has dedicated her career to lifting up overlooked issues in gynecological health that impact millions, shedding light on systemic challenges like funding disparities and cultural taboos. She sits down with DB to talk about her new book, It's Not Hysteria, as well as: Practical advice on self-advocacy and getting your questions answer…
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Grant takes the opportunity to share some "weird stories from Australia." He introduces us to an underground, underwater cave system in the middle of a cow field known as "The Shaft" in Australia. Next, he covers the disappearance of Harold Holt. The Australian Prime Minister who was abducted by aliens, eaten by a shark, or something way more norma…
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If you’re looking at the title of this episode thinking, “I’ve never heard of cholestasis”… you’re not alone! That being said, it’s important to know about as it can occur in 1-2 in every 1,000 pregnancies. So let’s talk about cholestasis in pregnancy- the symptoms, the treatment, how it is diagnosed, and how one can deal with this in pregnancy. To…
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This week, we are doing things a little differently! We hear from advocates, medical providers, leaders, and researchers, who tell us about their strategies, reflections, hopes, and joys during the ongoing fight for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice. Guests featured in this episode include: Jennie Wetter, Director of rePROs Fight …
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How’s your summer going? Are you getting ready to go on vacation? Or maybe you’re on vacation right now??? Today’s episode was actually inspired by a mini vacay I took to Palm Springs in the spring. It was hot! Not record-breaking 126-degree weather hot like it was over the Fourth of July weekend… But hot enough that I had trouble sleeping. If you’…
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