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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Welcome to Fempower Health—where empowering women through every stage of life isn't just our mission; it's our passion. Fempower Health is a beacon for women navigating the complex world of healthcare, providing a supportive platform where your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed with the compassion and understanding you deserve. Our podcast, a central hub for empowering information, is dedicated to women who find themselves on an exhausting quest for answers to their health quest ...
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Welcome to Fempower Health—where empowering women through every stage of life isn't just our mission; it's our passion. Fempower Health is a beacon for women navigating the complex world of healthcare, providing a supportive platform where your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed with the compassion and understanding you deserve. Our podcast, a central hub for empowering information, is dedicated to women who find themselves on an exhausting quest for answers to their health quest ...
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Exciting Update: A Time for Change and the Reason Why
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Summary We are excited to announce that Fempower Health is taking a huge step forward this coming season with a major rebrand, a new podcast structure, and a few very special adaptations to the amazing community here. Introducing: Fempower Health: Chronic Pelvic Pain Hub Fempower Health: Perimenopause & Menopause Hub Again and again, I’ve seen a st…
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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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The Difference Between Perimenopause and Menopause and Why it Matters | Dr. Jerilynn Prior - Fempower Health: The Perimenopause and Menopause Channel
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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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Ovaries, the Brain, and Aging: A Longevity Connection | Dr. Jennifer Garrison
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Originally Released October 24, 2023 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 an…
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Redefining Motherhood: Perspectives from Women without Kids | Ruby Warrington
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Originally published March 28, 2023 In this honest and moving episode, author Ruby Warrington joins Fempower Health to discuss her new book, Women Without Kids. We cover all topics from childless couples who don’t want children to women who can’t have children even though it’s their deepest desire. Ruby shares her experiences writing such an import…
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LISTEN AGAIN: Could Your Undiagnosed Symptoms be a Thyroid Condition? | Denise Roguz
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Originally published January 25, 2021 Whether you know you have a thyroid condition or have symptoms you can't seem to find the right answers to resolve them, this episode is for you. Denise Roguz is the co-founder, owner, and operator of ThyroidChange. It is a collaborative network, health information website, and social media campaign. It unites …
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Debunking PCOS Misconceptions | Dr. Jerilynn Prior
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Originally Released April 5, 2022 PCOS impacts 1 in 10 women yet it is still underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed. Dr. Jerilynn Prior, of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR), is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia, with 40 years experience in women’s health. She brings an interesti…
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Cracking the Code of Vaginal Health: An Expert's Take on the Microbiome | Dr. Caroline Mitchell
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Originally published March 12, 2024 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…
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Hormonal Birth Control and Brain Health: A Discussion | Sarah E. Hill, PhD
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Originally published October 3, 2023 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…
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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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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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Validating Pain: Endometriosis, Periods, and Women’s Wellness | Dr Peta Wright
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Episode was first played on November 29, 2022 - In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Peta Wright about endometriosis and pelvic pain. Dr. Wright is a gynecologist, fertility specialist, and the founder of Vera Women’s Wellness: a whole woman's approach to endometriosis healing and recovery. Together, they discuss endometriosis surgery, t…
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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 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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Beyond Reproduction: The Broader Health Impacts of Estrogen and Progesterone | Dr. Jerilynn Prior
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Originally Published October 25, 2021. Inspired by an upcoming episode with Dr Prior about perimenopause, specifically, I thought it important to revisit the need to understand the important roles of BOTH estrogen AND progesterone. We’ve all been told about the powerful effects of estrogen on a woman’s reproductive cycle. But more people are now le…
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Beyond Reproduction: The Broader Health Impacts of Estrogen and Progesterone | Dr. Jerilynn Prior
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Originally Published October 25, 2021. Inspired by an upcoming episode with Dr Prior about perimenopause, specifically, I thought it important to revisit the need to understand the important roles of BOTH estrogen AND progesterone. We’ve all been told about the powerful effects of estrogen on a woman’s reproductive cycle. But more people are now le…
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Pain Relief for Endometriosis | Dr. Allyson Shrikhande
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Are there ways to find pain relief for endometriosis? Listen as Dr. Allyson Shrikhande shares her expert insights on a whole-person approach to pain management. Episode Summary In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs hosts Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a specialist in pelvic rehabilitation medicine. They explore the important topic of managing…
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Pain Relief for Endometriosis | Dr. Allyson Shrikhande
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Are there ways to find pain relief for endometriosis? Listen as Dr. Allyson Shrikhande shares her expert insights on a whole-person approach to pain management. Episode Summary In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs hosts Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a specialist in pelvic rehabilitation medicine. They explore the important topic of managing…
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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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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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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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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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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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LISTEN AGAIN: When Intimacy Hurts: Navigating Solutions for Chronic Vulvar Pain | Dr. Jill Krapf
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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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Fempower Health Digest: Honoring National Infertility Awareness Week | April 2024
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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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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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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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Chronic Pelvic Pain: Could It Be Pelvic Congestion Syndrome? | Dr. Mari Tassarotti
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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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Chronic Pelvic Pain: Could It Be Pelvic Congestion Syndrome? | Dr. Mari Tassarotti
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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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All About Baby Tongue Tie | Dr. Shaina Holman & Victoria Facelli
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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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