Human Rights Unscripted is a podcast from the American University Washington College of Law that takes a deep dive into the human rights field through candid interviews with professionals, professors, and students.
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Empowering women through every stage of life isn't just our mission; it's our passion. At Fempower Health, we are dedicated to providing a supportive platform where your voice is heard, and your concerns are addressed with the compassion and understanding you deserve. Our podcast is specifically designed for women navigating the perimenopause and menopause phases of life, offering trusted, medically-backed information to empower you to advocate for quality healthcare. What We Offer: Comprehe ...
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Classroom Crush is a podcast hosted by Rebecca Bulnes about the heartbreaking, embarrassing, formative memories of childhood crushes. Every week Rebecca talks to an interesting guest about one of their most memorable crushes from their early life, and how they influenced their perspective on love.
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The Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause and Why it Matters | Dr. Jerilynn Prior
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Learn about the difference between perimenopause and menopause as Dr. Jerilynn Prior explains the symptoms, hormone management, and care that women need to be aware of. Episode Summary In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs interviews Dr. Jerilynn Prior about perimenopause. Dr. Jerilynn Prior is a professor of endocrinology at the …
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Metabolism Health and Menopause | Dr. Lara Briden
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How are metabolism, health, and menopause linked? Listen as Dr. Lara Briden shares insights from her new book, Metabolism Repair for Women. Episode Summary In this episode, we hear from Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and celebrated author of “Period Repair Manual.” Dr. Briden joins Fempower Heath to discuss metabolic health in light of her ne…
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Women’s Mental Health: Tackling Menopause and Perimenopause | Dr. Allie Sharma
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Learn about menopause and mental health from clinical psychologist Dr. Allie Sharma on the Fempower Health Podcast. Episode Summary While menopause is assumed to come with hot flashes and menstrual changes, there are also mental effects of menopause that are less commonly discussed. In this episode, Dr. Allie Sharma—a clinical psychiatrist speciali…
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Women's Rights in Iran with Shima Bozorgi
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Shima Bozorgi is pursuing her S.J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. She is working on her dissertation, reviewing the nexus of human rights and national security in the Middle East. After earning her law degree from the University of Tehran, Shima worked on children’s rights and child labor issues. She has over ten years of ex…
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Pelvic Floor After Hysterectomy: Preparation, Treatment, and Management | Dr. Jocelyn Wallace
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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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Life Before and After Hysterectomy | Dr. Zoe Rodriguez
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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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Indigenous Rights & the Environment with Professor Ezra Rosser
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Ezra Rosser is a Professor at American University Washington College of Law. He has taught courses in Federal Indian Law, Poverty Law, Land Use, Housing Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estates, and Property Law. He is the author of A Nation Within: Navajo Land and Economic Development published by Cambridge University Press in 2021. He is a past chair of the…
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Women With ADHD: Late Diagnosis, Hormonal Changes, and Symptom Management | Dr. Maggie Sibley
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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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Marija Jovanović is an Associate Professor at the Essex Law School in the UK. Her research focuses on modern slavery and its intersection with different legal regimes, such as human rights law, criminal law, labour law, immigration law, and international trade and business regulation. She is the author of State Responsibility for ‘Modern Slavery’ i…
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Beyond Hot Flashes: Unveiling Menopause's Hidden Symptoms | Dr. Lauren Streicher
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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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The Role Your Vaginal Flora Plays in a Healthy Microbiome | Dr. Caroline Mitchell
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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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Debunking Menopause Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk | Dr. Mindy Goldman
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If you’ve ever heard that menopausal hormone therapy can increase the risk of breast cancer, this new health report may surprise you. In this bonus episode, women’s health and menopause management expert Dr. Mindy Goldman sheds light on the complex world of Menopause Hormone Therapy. We explore pivotal insights from the Ester Trial, revealing poten…
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Well There WAS Puking with Marissa Goldman
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What else do you need to know? I'm back post-punch and am uploading this soooo late because life is crazy. But you know what's also crazy? How funny and cool MARISSA GOLDMAN is!! Yes we're talking anxious puking yes we're talking migraines yes the body continues to keep the score. Plus: "Super Sex", weed nights, and so much more! Follow Marissa on …
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Ovaries, the Brain, and Aging: A Longevity Connection | Dr. Jennifer Garrison
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The ovaries play a key role in overall health, not just reproduction. More scientific findings are revealing that the ovaries even influence mood, behavior, and longevity. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Garrison from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging explains the intricate relationship between the brain and reproductive organs. She covers top…
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Vagina Obscura: The Unseen World of Female Sexual Anatomy | Rachel E. Gross
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Throughout history, there have been incredible findings about female sexual anatomy that you wouldn’t believe. Reproductive sexual health reporter, science journalist, and author of Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage, Rachel E. Gross, reveals these findings, uncovers hidden truths, and celebrates exciting shifts in women's health today. In this e…
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Exploring How Hormonal Birth Control May Impact Women's Brains | Sarah E Hill, PhD
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Dr. Sarah E. Hill, PhD is a research psychologist and expert in the effects of birth control on women’s lives. She is the author of the book, "This is Your Brain on Birth Control" and has dedicated her research to uncovering the science behind hormonal birth control and its potential impacts. In this episode, Dr. Sarah E. Hill discusses the importa…
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Two Churches, One Boy with Niles Abston
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Weeee're back with a normal episode! Only trauma in THIS one is the formative identity stuff! Classic CC for ya. Though someone DOES get beat up. This week I'm so thrilled to have writer/comedian/filmmaker extraordinaire Niles Abston on the pod! We're talking young crushes, growing up in a small town in the South, fitting into a predominantly white…
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And despite my tone, I am being serious! TW: public assault, blood, discussion of drug use and overdose I tried my best to be as candid as possible about some stuff I'm still processing, as they say...but I hope this can all be an ongoing conversation, and I hope we can figure some stuff out together? Ultimately I hope we can love each other enough…
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Empowering OCD Recovery: Insights & Treatments for OCD | Catherine Goldhouse
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In this episode, psychotherapist Catherine Goldhouse sheds light on the often misunderstood condition of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Catherine explains the goals of different treatments for OCD, with a focus on exposure and response prevention (ERP) and inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT). Catherine provides compelling exam…
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The Body Has Chemicals with Lily Reed
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This week I’m thrilled to have miss LILY REED on the podcast! We’re talking all the health/relationship updates before getting into Lily’s crush history! This ep’s got it all: G-g-g-gay thoughts, armpit hair public humiliation, Mischa Barton aspirations, being thrust into sexuality amidst a culture of non-consent and pressure , macaroni dates, look…
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Diet and the Microbiome: Unlocking Gut Health with the Four M's and Four F's | Dr. Chris Damman
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The standard American diet doesn’t often support people’s gut health. Processed foods, imbalanced nutritional intake, and lifestyle stressors all contribute to a weakened gut microbiome. In this episode, Dr. Chris Damman, gastroenterologist and functional food expert, shares important findings on diet and the gut microbiome. He shares the importanc…
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Young & Sexy & Crazy to the Max w/ Rachel Coster
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Today I'm SO glad to be joined by my sister in depression and hilarious hottie, Rachel Coster! What's up with being 27 in 2023 and feeling mentally unhinged?? We get into it!! Also- Rachel's mile a minute crushing history, finding a spin on anyone, being a weirdo, being horny, handling rejection, yes, older men of course, the responsibility of love…
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Decoding Metabolic Syndrome: Unveiling the Gut Health Connection | Robert H. Lustig, MD
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According to Tufts Research, 93% of adults in the U.S. have some form of metabolic dysfunction today. Metabolic syndrome is a list of chronic conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease including diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. What does gut health have to do with metabolic syndrome? In this episode, ne…
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The Hidden Menopause Struggle: What you Need to Know | Dr. Maria Uloko
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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a condition that’s characterized by chronic symptoms of the vulva and bladder, affecting menopausal women of any age. It’s an important and widely misunderstood topic that more doctors — especially urologists — are beginning to address in women’s health today. In this episode, urologist and comprehensive…
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CLASSROOM CRUSH HAS LOGGED BACK ON, STUDENTS!! Join me in the chat with fellow multifaceted Cuban, comedian, your mans and mines, Julian Hernandez!! We’re coming in hot and spicy with the first gen Cuban complexes and hearts full of sweet sweet (oft misguided) love. Julian is telling me all about self fulfilling white girl prophecies, denial of sel…
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Caregiving for Aging Loved Ones: How it Impacts Women’s Health | Mim Senft
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the value of unpaid caregiving was estimated at $450 billion per year. Now, it’s even more costly, especially as loved ones continue to work regular jobs and provide care for their adult loved ones. But unpaid caregiving can have severe impacts on health — particularly women’s health — including emotional, physical, fi…
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Living Through Ambiguous Grief | Stephanie Sarazin
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Grief is a normal part of life. But sometimes, we have to grieve the loss of a loved one who is still living, which isn’t as socially welcomed as the grief of physical death. In this episode, author Stephanie Sarazin joins Fempower Health to explore what she termed “ambiguous grief.” We discuss the important lessons from her book, “Soul Broken: A G…
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Fixing the Orgasm Gap and Helping Women Achieve Pleasure | Dr. Laurie Mintz
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Why do nearly 70% of women fake orgasms? There are many valid reasons why women aren’t having better orgasms, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, sexual psychologist and author Dr. Laurie Mintz joins to discuss The Orgasm Gap, and all things sexual pleasure for women. We discuss understanding female anatomy, different ways women or…
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Benefits of Being Alcohol-Free | Karolina Rzadkowolska
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Have you ever felt the urge to take a break from social drinking? In this episode, Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of “Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You” shares her insights on the topic. She talks about the benefits of quitting alcohol and how it can empower you to be your best self. Whether you’re sober-curious or simpl…
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Vaginal Microbiome Science: Key Ingredients for Vaginal Health | Dr. Beth DuPriest
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The gut microbiome has been a hot topic in science over the years. But what does science know about the vaginal microbiome and its effect on women’s health? In this episode, Dr. Beth DuPriest joins us to share the emerging findings on the vaginal microbiome. We discuss everything from vagina probiotics to estrogen and lube to vaginal steaming. Whet…
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Women and Perfectionism: Being Brave Enough to Heal | Iona Holloway
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There’s a haunting kind of loss when women live in a constant state of perfectionism. In this episode, bestselling author Iona Holloway shares her story, which is the story of many women today. We discuss topics including women and perfectionism, the endless striving toward success, harmful habits, perfectionism and anxiety, and finding emotional r…
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Anxiety disorders are on the rise today, and the world we live in doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety has increased by 25% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, psychiatrist and author Ellen Vora joins us to discuss the main message of her new book, “The Anatomy of Anxiet…
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International Human Rights: Law and Labor
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Join us for a conversation with Professor of Law David Snyder on the intersection of international contracts, commercial law, and human rights. In addition to being a professor of law at the Washington College of Law and the director of the Business Law Program, Professor Snyder is an elected member of the American Law Institute, a member of the In…
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Reframing Menopause: Stages of Life Women Can Embrace and Enjoy | Ann Garnier
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Menopause is a life stage for women, not a condition to endure. In this episode, we dispel some of the myths and common negative attitudes about entering menopause. Ann Garnier, CEO of Lisa Health and co-founder of menopause tracking app Midday Health, shares her insight. Ann explains how post-menopausal women can take care of their bodies and embr…
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Polina Sidelnikova: Russia's Homefront - Human Rights
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Join us for a conversation with Humphrey Fellow and Russian attorney Polina Sidelnikova for an in-depth discussion of human rights in Russia in the wake of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
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Let’s Talk About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Carine Carmy
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More than 40 million women in the U.S. experience pelvic floor pain or dysfunction. But unfortunately, there are only about 5,000 pelvic floor specialists equipped to properly address these issues. At various stages of life, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, there are several things women need to know about pelvic floor health. In this episode, we h…
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How to Improve Gut Health & Address Bloating | Dr. Edison de Mello
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Are you always bloated? In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Edison de Mello, founder of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine and author of Bloated?: How to Reclaim Your Gut Health and Eat Without Pain. They discuss the relationship between gut health and bloating, the causes of bloating in women, gut microbiome repair, and more. D…
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Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and Early Menopause | Dr. Mandy Leonhardt
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Primary ovarian insufficiency, or POI, is the early loss of normal ovarian function in women before the average menopausal age of 45. In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Mandy Leonhardt, co-author of POI and Early Menopause. They discuss different causes of primary ovarian insufficiency, health effects of ovarian dysfunction, hormone re…
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Hello class, just a little update for you. I love you all (in an appropriate way) and thank you for listening and bearing with me. Talk soon :)
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Who Can Never Be Sure?! w/ Dylan Adler
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Wow wow I laughed so much doing this episode which I mean, duh, because it's Dylan Adler on the show!!! I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Dylan about his most formative, lowkey life long crush - a forever cool guitar guy marching to the beat of his own drum type whose name HAS been bleeped so this episode sounds very explicit even though it…
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This week we’re celebrating sweet summer loveee with comedian and 1/3rds of Shrimp Boys, Wyatt Fair!! Wyatt claims to not be a good story teller but he’s wrong because I was floating completely luxuriating on this ride…We’re talkin: a meeting at the movies, when 2 best friends date 2 best friends, a texting competition(?), body image in sweaty citi…
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The Devil’s Dance at Disneyland w/ Caroline Ely
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This week it’s an absolute instant classic ep with Caroline Ely of Good Christian Fun fame!! You know it’s an instant classic because the girlie brought NOTES from the SECRET COMPARTMENT of her voice activated safe locked DIARY chronicling her every crush. We get into the juicy ones as we discuss: longing and fantasy, formative old Hollywood film r…
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Episode 100 with My Aunt Patty (Who Is A Year Older Than Me And Like My Best Friend Like My Sister)
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Free full video is on youtube! : https://youtu.be/bHLXXVVrb44 What can I say....it is somehow the 100th episode of Classroom Crush and it is obviously time to have the oft discussed, legendary, hilarious, perfect, Special To Me, famous Patty. If you haven't heard me talk about her a million times, she is my aunt who is a year older than me so she's…
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Today is an absolute treat because I'm talking to THE Rajat Suresh!!! You know him, you love him, he makes you laugh and this time he will actually be making your horny and in love as well. At long last we rerecorded an episode we initially did simply years ago now, but rest assured we forgot most of it and this episode IS the best version of the e…
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Cruising For A Kiss with Jamie Rice
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Boy oh boy do we have a crush JOURNEY to go on today. I’d even venture to say it’s a bit of a crush voyage…Hop on the love boat and take a ride with us because it’s filmmaker, writer and director, Jamie Rice!!! Today we’re taking an absolute tour of Jamie’s impressive crush history and yeah, it’s horny! And yeah, there are TWO Cruise Ship Crushes! …
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Omg You're Depressed Too?! with Hanna Phifer
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Okay this week we are thrilled to be joined by absolute online royalty...it's writer and chaotic good tweeter, Hanna Phifer! Hanna is telling me all about growing up in a religious household, sheltered from evils such as Harry Potter (well...) and queer stuff. That is until a little thing called the internet opened doors to online communities on tu…
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Born Hot, Not Cute with Chris Farren
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This week I’m so STOKED to be joined by rock and roller, my friend and yours, Chris Farren! Chris is a musician and artist but more importantly he’s a Wife Guy. On this episode we’re talking all about how he got there! INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: unshakable kid confidence, home school, a password sharing betrayal, crush ROBIN’s devastating list, …
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Heart Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know | Dr. Nanette Wenger
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According to Go Red for Women, cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat. That is why we are discussing heart health. Dr. Nanette Wenger has been at the forefront of advancing patient care for the last 60-plus years. She w…
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Brrr…it’s cold in here? It must be DERRY QUEEN in the atmosphere!! This week I’m thrilled to be joined by the comedian/drag queen extraordinaire herself. Also it’s Poison Ivy era. Derry is telling us all about a rollercoaster ride of queerness, Bend it Like Beckham obviously, does Rupert Grint have a big dig?, when one hot guy makes you question it…
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Perimenopause: Common Symptoms & How to Treat Them | Dr. Alyssa Dweck
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Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a practicing gynecologist and the Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide, speaks with Fempower Health on the following about common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause: What are the stages of perimenopause and menopause? How to know if you are in perimenopause or have another underlying condition? Which are the common symptoms of p…
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