Best Georgie Kovacs Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Perimenopause: The Working Women’s Guide With Georgie Kovacs 46:22

14d ago46:22

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Who knew that I would be so excited to talk about perimenopause and menopause today? The truth is, I have been searching for the right expert to chat with about this important topic. And Georgie Kovacs, my guest today, is exactly the right person to lead us through this. Why? Well, selfishly, I am in perimenopause, and I want to understand how to d…

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Unveiling The Leadership Waterline: Margie Olson On Building High-Performing Teams With Emotional Maturity 58:45

15h ago58:45

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Have you ever wondered if we can get better and more high-performing as leaders and teams with time? Like a fine wine? With the proper ingredients, support from our companies, and the work we do on ourselves, we can reach a new level of emotional maturity. With this emotional maturity, we don’t stand behind our egos as they lead. We stand with humi…

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Ovaries, the Brain, and Aging: A Longevity Connection | Dr. Jennifer Garrison 44:10

2d ago44:10

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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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Be Visible And Own Your Authority Without Being Called A B**ch With Dr. Alessandra Wall 53:28

4d ago53:28

53:28

Have you ever been afraid to speak up at work for fear of being labeled bossy, pushy, or aggressive? I have, and for the longest time, I stayed quiet because of it. I was too busy criticizing my own thoughts and worrying about what others thought, rather than sharing my ideas, asking questions, or stating my opinions based on my education and exper…

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Redefining Motherhood: Perspectives from Women without Kids | Ruby Warrington 46:17

7d ago46:17

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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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Surviving And Succeeding: Introverts In Extroverted Offices With Julianna Yau Yorgan 55:18

7h ago55:18

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According to a Harvard Business Review Study, 40% of executives and leaders are introverted. Korn Ferry completed a similar study, and in their study, they found that 40-50% of leaders are introverted. So, what does this mean? It means that it is important to talk about this because if you are an introverted employee or people leader at work, the c…

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LISTEN AGAIN: Could Your Undiagnosed Symptoms be a Thyroid Condition? | Denise Roguz 32:47

16d ago32:47

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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 44:50

23d ago44:50

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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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Finding Freedom In Your Personal And Professional Life 34:20

9d ago34:20

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For my U.S. listeners, Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate the holiday, it has me thinking about personal and professional freedom. And even better yet, it motivated me to do a solo show. It’s been a while! Hopefully, you will hear more solo shows from me going forward. Today’s show will focus on my top tips for freedom in five areas of your life: M…

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Cracking the Code of Vaginal Health: An Expert's Take on the Microbiome | Dr. Caroline Mitchell 43:56

1M ago43:56

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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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Empower Yourself, Empower Your Team: The Power Of Knowing Yourself As A Leader With Christy Pretzinger 54:09

16d ago54:09

54:09

Since getting back from a season of heavy travel, I have been bombarded with to-dos and meetings. It’s like I’m being penalized for taking a vacation. Have you ever felt this way? I’m in a blizzard of activities this summer at work and with the kids, that I find I’m breathing a bit shallower and not paying attention to what I need to say yes and no…

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Hormonal Birth Control and Brain Health: A Discussion | Sarah E. Hill, PhD 59:13

1M ago59:13

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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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Discovering Brave Beginnings: Tracing Your Herstory With Dominique Luster 49:35

24d ago49:35

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So, I met today’s guest, Dominique Luster, at a Women’s Leadership Retreat in Lake Las Vegas earlier this year. I took Dominique’s workshop, Your Mother’s Mother’s Mother, which I found fascinating. The premise of the workshop was to learn how to start tracing the powerful lineage of the women in our family, so we can better understand our brave ro…

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Metabolism Health and Menopause | Dr. Lara Briden 44:00

1M ago44:00

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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 44:21

2M ago44:21

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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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Rising To The Top: Vera Quinn's Inspiring Journey To Leadership 49:43

1M ago49:43

49:43

Quick personal update here. This year, I have been telling people that I am living my best life. During COVID and even beyond, I feel like I was holding back just a little bit and not really going for it. By going for it, I mean take the trip, eat the gelato, make the call, take the action. Yes, I was making an effort, but a little bit of my magic …

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Validating Pain: Endometriosis, Periods, and Women’s Wellness | Dr Peta Wright 41:44

2M ago41:44

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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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Be A Boundary Badass: Create A Healthy And Fulfilling Relationship Personally And Professionally With Jan And Jillian Yuhas 38:37

1M ago38:37

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Do you ever feel like you're constantly giving in to others' needs, but your own go unmet? Are you tired of conversations that leave you feeling unheard and undervalued? Boundaries are the key to creating healthy, fulfilling relationships. Today, Jan and Jillian Yuhas, the authors of Boundary Badass: A Powerful Method for Elevating Your Value and R…

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Women’s Mental Health: Tackling Menopause and Perimenopause | Dr. Allie Sharma 39:59

2M ago39:59

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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 39:04

2M ago39:04

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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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Servant Leadership In The C-Suite With Carrie Hansen 55:48

2M ago55:48

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When I was coming up in the ranks of corporate, I didn’t know what I was doing. I faced inordinate amounts of Imposter Syndrome and fear. I didn’t have the mental capacity to make purposeful decisions to put self-care at the forefront of my routine, to know what to say yes and no to, to have boundaries, and to determine what type of leader I would …

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Beyond Reproduction: The Broader Health Impacts of Estrogen and Progesterone | Dr. Jerilynn Prior 33:32

2M ago33:32

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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 32:28

2M ago32:28

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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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Closing The Power Gap: Growth Opportunities For Administrative Professionals With Jamie Vanek 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Let’s start with a story. Many years ago, I started as an operations specialist to support a team of financial advisors. (If you are new to Brave Women at Work, I have been in the financial services industry for over 20 years.) After my first day on the job, my husband asked me where I was sitting in the building. To this day, I don’t know what pro…

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Pain Relief for Endometriosis | Dr. Allyson Shrikhande 30:53

2M ago30:53

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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 31:05

2M ago31:05

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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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The Secret To Building A Productive Workplace With Lori-Ann Duguay 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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Are you ready for this statistic? On average, we spend 90,000 hours at work throughout our lives. This represents over 1/3 of our lives. If we spend that much time at work, I’m sure you would agree that we want to be happy while doing it. But many times, we stay in jobs because we are comfortable, we have golden handcuffs, and more. We may not fact…

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Pelvic Floor After Hysterectomy: Preparation, Treatment, and Management | Dr. Jocelyn Wallace 39:19

3M ago39:19

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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 39:27

3M ago39:27

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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 39:06

3M ago39:06

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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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In Defense Of Gen Z Employees: Bridging Generational Gaps With Stephanie Joong 49:53

2M ago49:53

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As a mid-career professional, what has your experience been working with or leading Gen Z employees? How would you manage and work with Gen Z employees? My guest today, Stephanie Joong, is a friend and colleague who shares her experiences with Gen Z employees and co-workers. Since Stephanie is a millennial and I am Gen X, I thought it would be help…

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Life Before and After Hysterectomy | Dr. Zoe Rodriguez 39:21

3M ago39:21

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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 38:17

3M ago38:17

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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 38:25

3M ago38:25

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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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Claim Your Vixen Voice: Schedule Less, Achieve More With April Roberts 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

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Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? I wanted to provide you all with a personal update. It’s been a whirlwind so far this year. We’ve done some remodeling on our house after having some water damage issues for the last several years. I traveled to Las Vegas in February to co-host a women’s leadership retreat. And now, I am about to go to E…

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LISTEN AGAIN: When Intimacy Hurts: Navigating Solutions for Chronic Vulvar Pain | Dr. Jill Krapf 53:28

3M ago53:28

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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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