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Katie Allen is a Physician Assistants (PA-C) at the Aesthetic Center of Gainesville. In her capacity, Katie works closely with the surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures as well as injecting fillers and BOTOX®. She also performs nipple tattooing procedures for breast cancer patients after they have had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction.Katie's job is not only to assist the doctors during surgery but also to ensure that a patient's well-being is a priority. She is also instrumental in the planning of a patient's treatment to achieve the highest levels of satisfaction. Possibly the happiest moment for Katie is seeing the smile of a patient who is truly elated over his or her results after a procedure.

"Lady Parts" is a groundbreaking documentary that dives into the world of women's health, exploring the complex and often misunderstood aspects of female anatomy, sexuality, and reproductive care. The film tackles the stigma and gaps in knowledge that persist around conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and menopause, and shares the stories of women who have struggled for years to find answers. Featuring candid interviews with medical experts, advocates, and patients, "Lady Parts" sheds light on the systemic challenges within healthcare and the need for greater education and advocacy. This podcast episode will unpack the film's key messages and discuss how it empowers women to take control of their health.Here are links to all our socials:Official Website: www.ladypartsfilm.comIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21423506/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/lady-parts-2024/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2mdlNNHl_kLady Parts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyparts_film/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladypartsthemovieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lady-parts-film/?viewAsMember=trueTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shake_ur_bonbonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ladypartsfilm Lady Parts Merch:Etsy Store: https://beefcurtainfinds.etsy.comAustin & La Femme Discount Code for 10% off all items from Oct 24 - Nov 1: VAJAYJAY24St. Louis Discount Code for 10% off all items from Nov 7 - Nov 18: CLITCOMMANDER24Cucalorus Code for 10% off all items from Nov 20 - Dec 1: CUCALORUS4LADYPARTSWe have a GoFundMe page to help with promotion and marketing at upcoming festivals: https://gofund.me/187fdae2  Here is info for screenings:LA FEMME (Los Angeles in person or virtual options)In person tickets for Saturday October 26th at 2pm PDT are still available here: https://lafemme.eventive.org/films/lady-parts-66ee1042cd715e00b9b75078You can also watch VIRTUALLY! After this content becomes available October 24th at 3:00 am EDT, you'll have 3 days 23 hours to start watching. Once you begin, you'll have 4 days to finish watching. You can pre-order virtual tickets now: https://watch.eventive.org/lafemme/play/66fe0d513d9e720083347df9AUSTIN FILM FEST (in person - Austin, TX)Lady Parts screens:Oct 27th at 5:30pm CDT at Rollins Theater at the Long Center: https://sched.co/1mKaVTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @drquailenpJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and renowned women's health expert. Cynthia is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health, particularly when it comes to fasting, hormonal health, and overall wellness. She shares her expertise on how women can navigate midlife health changes, including perimenopause and menopause, through sustainable lifestyle changes.Cynthia is widely recognized for her TEDx talk on intermittent fasting, which has garnered millions of views, and for her holistic approach to health. As an advocate for personalized medicine, she emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms.Key Topics:Intermittent Fasting: Cynthia's expert take on how fasting can benefit women's health, particularly in midlife.Hormonal Health: Navigating perimenopause and menopause with a focus on lifestyle, nutrition, and mindfulness.Empowerment Through Education: How women can take charge of their health by becoming educated and proactive advocates.The Power of Personalized Medicine: Cynthia's approach to treating patients with an individualized care plan that addresses the whole person.About Cynthia Thurlow:Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience in clinical medicine. She is also a two-time TEDx speaker, podcast host, and a sought-after expert in women's health. Cynthia's passion lies in helping women live healthier lives through sustainable lifestyle changes, especially focusing on nutrition and intermittent fasting.To learn more about Cynthia and her work, visit www.cynthiathurlow.com or follow her on Instagram @cynthia_thurlow_.Stay Connected:Heather: www.theshowcenter.com | IG: @showcenterdrqJackie: www.mymonarchhealthco.com | IG: @jackiep_gynnpThe Podcast: IG: @justaskhiveThe Course:The course is now live and available at the-hive8.teachable.com. Join us for more insights into hormonal health, fasting, and empowering women to take control of their well-being.Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to let us know your thoughts on the episode!

In this episode of "Midlife Matters," we dive into the complexities of metabolic health and weight management for women in their midlife years. As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, they often face changes in body composition, metabolism, and weight regulation that can feel challenging to navigate. We explore why these changes occur, the role of hormones like estrogen in metabolic health, and how lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress management can make a significant impact.Our expert guest, Ann Konkoly, breaks down the latest research and provides actionable insights on effective strategies to maintain a healthy weight and support metabolic well-being during this transformative stage. We'll also discuss common myths, practical tips for optimizing nutrition and fitness routines, and how to approach weight management with a compassionate and individualized mindset.Tune in to learn how to take charge of your health and feel empowered as you navigate the midlife years with resilience and vitality.Ann Konkoly, MBA, MSN, is a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Life & Business Coach. Ann runs a private practice helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause and also teaches Nurse Practitioners to build and grow private practices. She is the host of the Nurses Living the Good Life Podcast and speaks across the country on life and business topics relevant to Nurse Practitioners.To learn more about Ann Konkoly, check out: https://www.kultivatewomenshealth.comhttps://authentic-koaching-llc.mykajabi.com/Or follow her on Instagram @annkonkoly.npTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @drquailenpJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Dr. Rachel S. Rubin is a board certified urologist with fellowship training in sexual medicine. She is an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and owns her own practice in Washington DC. Dr. Rubin provides comprehensive care to all genders. She treats issues such as pelvic pain, menopause, erectile dysfunction, and low libido. Dr. Rubin is the director at large and former education chair for the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and an associate editor for the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. Her work has been featured in the NYT, NPR and PBS. She was named a Washingtonian Top Doctor in 2019-2023.She has co-authored several publications on Genitourinary Syndrome ofMenopause (GSM) including:Houston CG, Azar WS, Huang SS, Rubin R, Dorris CS, Sussman RD. A Cost Savings Analysis of Topical Estrogen Therapy in Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Among Postmenopausal Women. Urology Practice. 2024 Mar 1; 11(2):257-266.https://doi.org/10.1097/UPJ.0000000000000513Wasserman MC and Rubin RS. Urologic view in the management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Climacteric. 2023 Apr 27;1-7. doi: 10.1080/13697137.2023.2202811. Epub aheadof print. PMID: 37104711.To learn more about Dr. Rachel Rubin MD, check out: https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/Or follow her on Instagram @drrachelrubinTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

In this episode, Ms Lantier defines  Lichen Sclerosus and how to navigate finding treatment and care as a patient advocate.Jaclyn is a vulvar lichen sclerosus patient advocate from Toronto, Canada. Jaclyn is the founder and director of The Lost Labia Chronicles, an evidence-based knowledge-sharing hub for vulvar lichen sclerosus information and support. She is on the executive board of Lichen Sclerosus Network, a non-profit organization based in the USA. She is currently enrolled in the EUPATI patient expert training program to improve her skills in patient advocacy. Jaclyn did her Ph.D. in philosophy of neuroscience at the Western University, in London, Ontario, where she evaluated the scientific methods and protocols used in cognitive neuroscience research to assess the reliability of the findings and ensure that the conclusions drawn from these studies are credible and trustworthy. Jaclyn is passionate about science communication, knowledge translation, and improving the quality of life of people with VLS through education and support.To learn more about Ms. Lantier, check out https://www.lostlabia.com/lsresources/or on IG @thelostlabiachroniclesTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Dr. Kristin Markell, MD, is a double board certified OBGYN, hormonal health and wellbeing specialist and intimacy coach. She specializes in hormonal health including PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. Through her integrative approach, she combines nutrition, lifestyle, mind body approaches, mindset support, supplements, botanicals and hormonal management in her signature programs, WILD Wellbeing and Hormonal Harmony. She believes Wholeness Is Life's Design (WILD) and by developing a deeper understanding of our hormones and how they affect our whole health, women can support their path to their most desired life.To learn more about Dr. Markell, check out www.kristinmarkellmd.com or on IG @kristinmarkellmdTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Listen to your co-hosts explore the misconceptions and myths on testosterone therapy, how to navigate good care for your self as well as talking about the NPWH/ISSSWH course for healthcare practitioners. This virtual course will focus on Sexual Health & Menopause. It features in-depth information about:Building Blocks of GSM Management (Anatomy / History of GSM, and the Impact of the WHI)Hormones 101 (Systemic Treatments and Androgen/Estrogen Receptors)Local GSM Treatments (Hormonal & Non-Hormonal)What Else is In Your Toolbox - Lubricants/Devices, Pelvic floor PT, and Psychologic Treatments for GSMPLUS: Ted-Style talks on Breast Cancer & GSMBoxed WarningMenopause and Trauma

Dr. Aoife OSullivan, MDDr. Aoife OSullivan, MD. has been practicing medicine for over twenty years and am board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and have completed additional training perimenopause and menopause care and am a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Throughout my time in medicine, she has seen and treated a wealth of illnesses and injuries in many different settings. What she has  enjoyed most of all are the connections she has  built with my patients.She was born and raised in Ireland and moved to the United States in 2004. She attended medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin and completed my family medicine residency at Dublin's James Connolly Memorial Hospital. She moved to the U.S. and completed a second family medicine residency at the University of Maryland. She worked in family practice, urgent care, emergency medicine, and spent four years working at a specialty clinic for the LGBTQ community providing HIV and transgender care.She chose family medicine after rotating through all specialties during her training. Family medicine gives her a daily dose of each of the specialties she loves, and work is never boring! She enjoys giving personalized care and believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare. She is a strong proponent of shared decision making and want patients to feel heard, seen, and know that she will guide them with the most up-to-date, evidence-based medicine and guidelines. The more time spent with each patient, and the stronger the  relationship, the better she can help them improve their long-term health, happiness and longevity. When shes not caring for patients she loves to travel and take day-trips with her family. She's an avid skier, tennis player, and reader. She devours books and takes great pleasure in experimenting with new recipes, always striving for that Paul Hollywood handshake of approval from her two daughters! 

Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSDIndividuals may develop PTSD (also called Post Traumatic Stress Injury) from a single or repeated traumatic events. When trauma causes a persistent injury pattern to the nervous system, it can become locked into a permanent protective mode, even in the absence of on-going threat. This can cause a variety of symptoms including:Being "on-guard" all the timeConstant anxiety and fearIntolerance of being around groups of peopleNightmaresIsolation from others physically and emotionallyDifficulty progressing in therapy because talking about the trauma makes you too anxiousWhat is a stellate ganglion block?The sympathetic nervous system (the "fight or flight" part of the nervous system) is organized in front of the spinal column. Along the spine there are nerve bundles referred to as ganglion. Several ganglia are located in the neck, including one in the lower neck called the stellate ganglion. These nerves are special for their connection to brain regions which store and control emotional memories. Injection of local anesthetic around these nerve bundles interrupts the nervous system's constant exaggerated response to emotional trauma. You can think of it like rebooting your computer.How is a stellate ganglion block done?For decades, the procedure was done by feeling for a particular bone in the front of the spine, pushing the carotid artery toward the middle with one hand, and inserting a needle until it contacted bone prior to injection. Later, the procedure was improved by the use of x-ray to verify the correct level of the spine. However, use of x-ray does not allow visualization of important nerves and arteries in the neck.Ultrasound imaging and needle guidance is the gold standard for accuracy and safety, and the only technique Dr. Vogel has used over the last 7 years. The procedure is 1-2 minimally painful injections done in an outpatient setting that takes about 15 minutes.Dr. John Vogel, DODr. John Vogel is an independent pain specialist providing personalized treatment for a wide spectrum of pain conditions. He completed his pain fellowship at Brooke Army Medical Center and his residency at Emory University. Dr. Vogel is board-certified in pain medicine, headache medicine and family medicine.Dr. Vogel served in the Army Medical Department for 39 years. Upon retirement, he established a private direct pay practice in Marietta, GA. He provides the expertise, time and education needed for comprehensive individualized care. He offers the most recent advances in pain management, tailored to each person's concerns and goals. Dr. Vogel collaborates with other medical professionals to achieve multidisciplinary care.Dr. Vogel sees patients by medical professional referral or self-referral. He does not prescribe chronic opiate (DEA schedule II) medicationsDr. Vogel's information https://www.drjohnvogel.com/To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Context: This national needs assessment study explores the knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices (KABP) gaps related to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause among primary care and OB/GYN clinicians. VMS significantly impacts healthcare costs, workplace productivity, and patient psychosocial health, but a notable disconnect exists between healthcare providers and patients, with provider reticence and knowledge gaps playing a contributing role.Objectives: This study aims to identify and propose optimal educational strategies to address these barriers, with attention to health disparities affecting women of color.Methods: Methods employed include a multimodal approach of literature review, expert opinion, qualitative interviews, surveys, focus groups, and case studies, ensuring diverse clinician input. Data collection involved in-depth clinician interviews, a nationally disseminated clinician survey, and focus groups.Results: Results indicate a critical deficiency in healthcare providers' understanding and management of VMS, especially among OB/GYN residents, with 75 % showing limited knowledge. The study also highlights the disproportionate impact of knowledge gaps on women of color, emphasizing the need for a culturally informed approach in medical training and practice. There's a notable discrepancy between clinicians' current and desired abilities in managing VMS, indicating a need for ongoing professional development. Significant variability in approaches to diagnosing and treating VMS, as well as substantial knowledge gaps about treatment options, underscore the need for evidence-based protocols.Conclusions: Although VMS are a normal aspect of aging, they can significantly disrupt quality of life for many women, necessitating intervention. Beyond the immediate discomfort, VMS can impact quality of life and trigger insomnia and mood disturbances. This study exposes both new and previously recognized gaps in healthcare providers' knowledge and management skills concerning VMS treatment options, particularly regarding hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. Furthermore, our findings highlight the need for a deeper understanding of how VMS uniquely impacts women of diverse backgrounds. Research, including the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN), suggests that the experience and severity of VMS may be influenced by socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, body mass index (BMI), and smoking status. However, the complex interplay of these factors and their relative contributions remain unclear. Further investigation is crucial to facilitate equitable access to effective treatment for all women. To bridge these gaps, improved education starting as early as residency is essential. This education should address common misconceptions about VMS and its management. Healthcare providers must enhance their competence in discussing the broad spectrum of VMS impacts and employ effective communication strategies to ensure that patients are well-informed about their symptoms and available treatment options.And more on why we started on menopause/sexual health practices. Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpMenopause and Midlife Course The course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Enthusiasm for the use of hormones to ameliorate symptoms of perimenopause and menopause has waxed and waned over the years. Both treatment for symptoms and training of women's health care practitioners in the management of menopause have sharply declined since publication of the Women's Health Initiative initial results in 2002. Findings from that trial, which treated a population of older, asymptomatic patients, have been extrapolated over the past 21 years to all estrogen products, all menopausal women, and all delivery mechanisms. Our patients deserve a more nuanced, individualized approach. Conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate are no longer the predominant medications or medications of choice available for management of menopausal symptoms. All hormones are not equivalent any more than all antiseizure medications or all antihypertensives are equivalent; they have different pharmacodynamics, duration of action, and affinity for receptors, among other things, all of which translate to different risks and benefits. Consideration of treatment with the right formulation, at the right dose and time, and for the right patient will allow us to recommend safe, effective, and appropriate treatment for people with menopausal symptoms.Dr. James A. Simon is a board-certified ob/gyn, reproductiveendocrinologist, and AASECT-Certified Sexuality Counsellor. He serves as ClinicalProfessor at George Washington University and has a private practice,IntimMedicine Specialists® in Washington, D.C. Dr. Simon has received numerousawards including: “Top Washington Physicians,” “America's Top Obstetricians andGynecologists,” “Super Doctors of Washington DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia,”and “The Best Doctors in America.” He is the only physician to serve as Presidentof both The Menopause Society and the International Society for the Study ofWomen's Sexual Health. Nicknamed “The Menopause Whisperer,” Dr. Simon is anestablished researcher and author--completing more than 400 research trials, andmore than 800 published articles, abstracts, chapters, and the paperback book:Restore Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Reviving Her Sexual Desire and Passion forLife.To Follow US check out: Dr. Simon- @menopaue.whispererhttps://intimmedicine.com/Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpMenopause and Midlife Course The course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

In this episode we talk about the bias and stigma around women and sexual health and particular what his looks like for Muslim  women.  We talk about religious, culture and family views as well as societal taboos around sexual health.Dr. Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN who has tailored her practice to meet the needs of women for gynecologic and cosmetic services. After years of practicing obstetrics and gynecology in a variety of large academic settings and locations, Dr. Rahman started her own practice to focus on her special areas of interest to ensure patients have their best quality of life. Through her research and dedication, she is one of the few physicians nationally to receive the designation of ISSWSH (International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health ) Fellow (IF) and is actively involved with cutting edge approaches to sexual pain and sexual dysfunction. She also is an active member of the IPPS, International Pelvic Pain Society, and specializes in a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pelvic pain. For midlife women, Dr. Rahman is also a specialist in menopause management with the designation of Certified Menopause Physician through the North American Menopause Society (NCMP).Dr. Rahman was raised in the south in North Carolina and as you will see from her rapport, she understands what good ole southern hospitality means. She attended Duke University for her B.S. degree in Biology where she also specialized in Women's Studies. She then continued in her home state at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her M.D. As women's health care and women's issues have always been on the forefront of concerns for her, she moved up north for her residency in Massachusetts in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Massachusetts. After completing her residency, she made her way out west to Los Angeles, California where she spent four years on the faculty at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine . In L.A., she spent a great deal of her time on resident and medical student education and simulation training in obstetrics and surgery. She also spent her personal time performing medical missions internationally with a variety of international women's organizations as well as working with at the WHO in Switzerland.She has taken extra time to explore areas of aesthetic medicine with the American Board of Aesthetic Medicine, including anti-aging and laser technology and improving sexual health through additional work in aesthetic vaginal procedures in southern California.Currently, Dr. Rahman is a Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago. She previously worked at Northshore University Health Systems and was on the faculty at the University of Chicago. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American College of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Physicians and a Fellow of The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.With her experience and expertise, she decided to venture on her own opening the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics and tailors her practice to your needs!In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and family, running outdoors no matter the season, and traveling with her children in tow. To Follow US check out: Dr. Rahman- @gynogirlhttps://www.cgcchicago.com/Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpMenopause and Midlife Course The course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

New this episode Tara (Pharm D) and I discuss meds for female sexual health this is a recording from the lecture we did at the American Academy  of Nurse Practitioners. To Follow Tara Tara-@thesexualhealthpharmacistTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Testosterone therapy (TTh) has been shown to improve libido in women with sexual dysfunction, but its utilization has been limited due to concern for cardiovascular events and past studies reporting highly variable results.the goal was to assess the association of TTh in women with major adverse cardiac events (MACEs), including heart attack, stroke, or death, using a large database.The results contribute to safety data on TTh, a therapy for sexual dysfunction in women. And they  found a decreased risk of MACE among women with TTh as compared with matched controls and a similar risk of MACE in postmenopausal women while demonstrating a similar or significantly lower risk of breast cancer on age-based subanalysis.Article here:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38459625/To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Low sexual desire in women partnered with men is typically presumed to be a problem—one that exists in women and encourages a research agenda on causation and treatment targeting women. In this paper, we present a distinct way forward for research on low sexual desire in women partnered with men that attends to a more structural explanation: heteronormativity. A heteronormative worldview assumes that relationships and structures are heterosexual, gender (usually conflated with sex) is binary and complementary, and gender roles fit within narrow bounds including nurturant labor for women. We propose the heteronormativity theory of low sexual desire in women partnered with men, arguing that heteronormative gender inequities are contributing factors. We outline four hypotheses and their predictions related to: inequitable divisions of household labor, blurring of partner and mother roles, objectification of women, and gender norms surrounding sexual initiation. We discuss some mechanisms—social, physiological, and otherwise—for the heteronormativity theory, especially related to stress, objectification, and nurturance. We close by noting some limitations of our paper and the ways that the heteronormativity theory of low sexual desire in women partnered with men provides a rigorous, generative, and empirical way forward....Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8382213/Andrea Martin, DNP, CRNP, WHNPAndrea is a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, which enables her to offer reproductive and sexual health care to all genders. She obtained a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University as well as a bachelor's in Nursing Science from William Paterson University. She received her master's degree in Nursing Science from Rutgers University, and a doctorate degree in Nursing Science from Misericordia University. Her nursing experience includes inpatient medical-surgical and telemetry care, and nurse practitioner expertise has encompassed Family Planning, Gynecology, Urogynecology, and Sexual Medicine. She is an active member of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health and currently works at Virtua Sexual Wellness & Pelvic Health in Southern New Jersey. In her free time she enjoys caring for her pets as well as cross-stitching nerdy medical humor designs. You can find her on Instagram @andrea.sexplains.it.all.To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacistThe Midlife and Menopause seminar series is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

In this episode we are going to •Define Trauma •Discuss the science of neurobiology of trauma•Understand the continuum of the impact of trauma on sexual healthThis was a Ted Talk done for the NPWH/ISSWSH Conference we wanted to share. To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacistThe Midlife and Menopause seminar series is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

We took some time to discuss this recent article which is very timely and it compared weight loss response and changes in cardiometabolic risk markers in postmenopausal women using semaglutide with and without menopause hormone therapy (HT) use. In postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity treated with semaglutide, HT use was associated with an improved weight loss response. It was a small study size of 60 women but nonetheless good data. Larger studies should be conducted to confirm these results.Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38446869/To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacistThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.com

Launching Today 3/18/2024 The JustAsk! A Menopause + Midlife Seminar Series Course"Feeling unseen, unheard and like no one is listening to your health concerns? Were you told this is normal midlife and nothing you can do about it? This course will arm you with everything you need to talk to your provider about menopause hormone therapy and empower you to be heard!"Are you a woman aged 35-60?Interested in peri/menopause hormone and non-hormone optionsExperiencing low libidoGaining weightBrain FogNot sleepingHot Flashes and Night SweatsMood Swings and IrritabilityGenitourinary symptomsand numerous other symptomsthen this seminar series is for you!HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWe have included over 2.5 hours of content as well as a robust toolbox on how to talk to your provider about your menopause and midlife concerns. The program includes 11 modules:1. Getting to Know Menopause2. Your Body in Menopause3. Lifestyle Pearls for Midlife and Menopause4. The Menopause Work-up: What's important5. Hormone Therapy + Non-Hormonal Options6. Sexual Health in Menopause7. Menopause & Mental health8. Menopause & Weight9. Menopause & Sleep10. Menopause & Bone health11. How to Talk About Menopause with Your Healthcare ProviderThe toolbox includes: Helpful Resources and Articles for Perimenopause an Menopause,A Q and A guide for vaginal estrogen use and Questionnaires and Rating ScalesThe course is live and available at:the-hive8.teachable.comTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacist

Menopause deserves care and attention! Just because it is a normal process of aging doesn't mean that women should be forced to grin and bear the multitude of symptoms that are associated with menopause not to mention the significant health consequences that are associated with the hormone decline of aging. We are in total agreement that we need to have a balance conversation around menopause and that we should very much reframe the conversation but this does not mean taking us back in time and pulling all the progress that we've made over the last 20 years since the WHI (Women's Health Initiative) trial was released, this means pressing forward with a conversation that empowers women to take full control of their menopause journey regardless of their treatment decisions. Here is the Link to the article in the Lancet to make your own informed decisions around care:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00462-8/fulltextTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacist

Your Queen Bees are doing a deep dive today to discuss what is like to navigate as patient and trying to advocate for yourself to get your hormones or at least have an evidence based, shared decision discussion with your provider.  Today we interviewed Heather Maurer, the CEO of NPWH (The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health), a leading organization for providers who care for women and gender related health concerns.  She shares her experience as patient and being denied her hormones at her last visit even after sharing the evidence with her provider. Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE is the Chief Executive Officer for the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH), the national professional association for certified women's health nurse practitioners (WHNP-BCs) and other certified APRNs who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. Heather has over 25 years working in healthcare including nonprofit, association, and accreditation organization management. She is one of the co-founding board of directors for Mother Health International, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, who collaborates with traditional midwives and certified midwives in supporting a midwifery model of care, free-standing birth center in Northern Uganda. Heather is passionate about addressing the barriers that prevent people from gaining access to evidence based holistic healthcare. She is a fierce advocate in support of healthcare policies that address health disparities and access to healthcare. At the heart of Heather's work “is always the patient, the patient, the patient.”Heather Maurer- @heatherlmaurer NPWH -@npwh_officialTo Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacist

The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Annual Meeting was this past weekend (February 2024) in Long Beach California.  It is one of the absolute best conferences of the year.  ISSWSH provides sexual healthcare providers, basic scientists and other sexual health professionals a forum for the communication of current knowledge regarding women's sexual function and the diagnosis and treatment of women's sexual dysfunction, as well as education courses before and during the plenary session. The Annual Meeting provides unrivaled scientific content with state-of-the-art lectures and faculty specializing in a variety of areas related to women's sexual health, incorporating concepts such as:Identification of evidence-based, multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment strategies to ensure appropriate management of women's sexual health problems including desire, arousal, orgasm and sexual pain disorders.Description of current management for women with sexual dysfunction, including sex therapy, medical and surgical therapies, and physical therapy.Providing up-to-date information on the impact of cancer and chronic disease on sexual function.Review of novel therapies not yet government approved and their stages of development.The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) https://www.isswsh.org/To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacist

Welcome back to our amazing listeners we have taken a little hiatus and are so excited to be back with you in 2024 for Season 4.  We have done some rebranding and have moved the just ask podcast into The HIVE collective which is a digital health platform built to empower women to make educated and informed decisions about their health.  I'm your co-host Dr. Heather Quaile a leading Women's and Gender-related Nurse Practitioner. We started in 2020 with myself and colleague doctor Tara Thompson, pharmacist and now welcome my new cohost and leading women's health expert and nurse practitioner, Jackie Piasta.  She is a huge women's health advocate on Instagram.  So without further ado I want you to meet Jackie- who you all might have remember from our Season 3 episode 7.  We wanted to discuss this rebrand and how much thought and advocacy has gone into this collective. We are a space that seeks to equip you to better navigate your health journey. We created everything in this collective with women in mind.  The logo has changed to include 4 small hexagons which is the estradiol molecule- we also included 2 Queen Bees We have also updated and rebranded our mission, vision, and initiatives.  We have continued to hear in our practices that women are still not being seen or heard in regards to their healthcare and in particular their menopause and midlife journey. We knew it was time to advocate for more women and make a larger impact than we can in our own private practices.  As we navigated through the healthcare landscape we needed something that could empower more women that see their healthcare provider than we can care for…hence The HIVE (Health in a Virtual environment) was born!  To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.comJackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.comThe podcast- @justaskhiveHeather- @showcenterdrqJackie- @jackiep_gynnpTara @thesexualhealthpharmacist

www.drmenn.comhttps://linktr.ee/drmenobgyn@drmennobgynDr. Corinne Menn is a board-certified OBGYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.   Dr. Menn is also a 23-year survivor of breast cancer and premature menopause, is a BRCA carrier, and uses her experience to help women navigate their own health challenges. She has dedicated her medical practice to menopause management, the unique healthcare needs of female cancer survivors, and those at high risk for breast cancer. Now practicing exclusively through telehealth, Dr. Menn provides women's health consultations throughout the country. She is also a Medical Advisor and prescribing doctor on Alloy, a menopause telehealth platform. Dr. Menn is an active member of the Menopause Society and a fellow of The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is a dedicated advocate and volunteer for the Young Survival Coalition, serving on their Council of Advisors  leading the Provider-Survivor support group, and serves on the Breast Cancer Alliance Research Grant Committee. Support the show

Join Heather and Tara on the JustASK Podcast as we talk all things Thyroid and Sexual Health with NP Jackie Piasta!Website: www.mymonarchhealthco.comInstagram: @JACKIEP_GYNNPJackie Piasta is a Vanderbilt University-trained Women's and Gender Health-related Nurse Practitioner who has been serving women for over 15 years. She currently owns Monarch Health, a holistic telehealth company focused on helping women thrive through midlife and menopause so they can feel confident and empowered as they navigate their wellness journey. Through her time in the medical field, Jackie has seen gaps in the healthcare system, particularly when it comes to women's health. She believes that women deserve to be seen and heard when voicing their health concerns, and she is on a mission to not only hold that space but also to leave the healthcare system better than she found it. One of the biggests concerns she faced with her patients over the years was their complaints regarding their thyroid. Whether it be a concern of a possible thyroid issue contributing to their symptoms or feeling that their current care was suboptimal, Jackie has met thousands of women struggling with traditional thyroid concerns and feeling like something was missing in their care. This combined with an overall desire to improve people's overall health led Jackie to take a deeper dive into hormones and expand her knowledge through the Academy for Innovative and Preventative Medicine and their Bioidentical Hormone certification. Here, she learned evidence-based strategies for address a wide-range of hormonal concerns, thyroid included and she is here to share her knowledge with us today.   Support the show

Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.For the past 20 years, she's served 10,000+ women in her private practice— and millions more through her books, online videos and articles. When her own health took a troubling turn during menopause, she sought out the wisdom of healers around the world. She learned that modern medicine and time-tested natural remedies are not at odds. Working together, they create indisputable results and true well being. Using delicious, healing foods and simple lifestyle changes, Dr. Anna reclaimed her health and life.Fueled by her belief that every woman deserves to be empowered and in control of their health and life, she developed the Keto-Green lifestyle, which has helped thousands of women opt out of menopause misery and experience a joyful transition to the next stage of their lives. With her methods, you, too, can breeze through menopause into your “second spring”, feeling the best you ever have. Support the show

Listen in as Patient Advocate Aimee Cloutier give a real-life encounter of her sexual health diagnoses through the eyes of a patient. This podcast episode mixes personal experience with clinical evidence as she walks us through her story and a day in the life of a sexual health patient advocate and journey to healing! Follow Aimee on Instagram : @healthyhooha Support the show

Dr. Heather Johnson is an award winning, actively practicing gynecologist who, after delivering more than 3,500 babies over 40 years, recently retired as an obstetrician. She is senior partner at Reiter, Hill & Johnson, an Advantia practice, located in the Washington, DC area. Dr. Johnson received her M.D. at Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, then located in Washington, DC. Dr. Johnson is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She served in the U.S. Army for eight years prior to going into private practice. Dr. Johnson is the author of two books: “What They Don't Tell You About Having A Baby: An Obstetrician's Unofficial Guide to Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum Life,” and “What They Don't Tell You About Menopause: A Gynecologist's Unofficial Guide to Premenopausal, Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Life.” In her books she shares what she has learned through her career, fact-filled and up-to-date medical insights humorous anecdotes, and “Dr. J's Pearls” of bite-sized advice and information. ·       To learn more about Dr. Johnson, her books and Dr. J's Pearls of bite-sized advice, please visit her website https://AskDrHeatherJohnson.com, AND follow her on Instagram (@askdrheatherjohnson), Facebook (@askdrheatherjohnson) and Twitter (@askdrjohnson)!·       Her books are available in both Paperback and eBook on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Walmart.comandGoodreads.com.  Support the show

We are so excited to announce Dr. James Simon as our guest speaker on the Just Ask! Podcast this month! Dr. Simon brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into hormone replacement therapy, menopause, and myths and taboos surrounding these topics. Dr. Simon is an OBGYN, thoughtleader in the area of sexual medicine, and owns his own medical practice - IntimMedicine Specialists. He believes in the art of blending exceptional skills of listening and the science of medicine to make the proper diagnosis and to develop a corrective plan for healing. Dr. Simon calls this the “You talk…I'll Listen. We'll Plan Together,” philosophy.Let's listen as Dr. Simon enlightens us on these topics and encourages patients to "Just ASK!" providers about their sexual health!Link In Bio to full Episode!#podcast #justask #justaskATL #sexualmedicine #hormones #menopause #HRT #hormonereplacementtherapyYour Hosts: @showcenterdrQ and @thesexualhealthpharmacist Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

In this podcast, hear from psychologist Courtney Raspin and her experience with Body Image, and its effects on Sexuality!Courtney's PhD work focused on families of women with eating disorders, and over the last 20 years, she has continued to develop her expertise in the area. She has had the advantage of working in an NHS multidisciplinary team specialising in eating disorders, allowing her the opportunity to work closely with allied health professionals to help create comprehensive and unified treatment plans. In addition to working individually, she has run numerous groups for women struggling with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, & Binge Eating Disorders Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

Sexual function and fertility are vital components of a man's overall health; however, many in the LGBTQ community can find it challenging to connect with healthcare providers who understand their needs and experiences.In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Joshua Gonzalez about his work in becoming one of the nations leading experts in urology and his efforts to expand access to quality care for all patient populations.About the SpeakerThroughout his career, Joshua Gonzalez, MD has focused on advocating for sexual health and providing improved healthcare to the LGBTQ community.As a board-certified urologist who is fellowship-trained in Sexual Medicine, Dr. Gonzalez specializes in the management of male and female sexual dysfunctions and treats a variety of common urological conditions including benign prostatic disease, voiding dysfunction, and male infertility.Visit his websiteFollow him on Instagram ,  Facebook and Tik TokAdditional ResourcesPOPSTAR Labs Men's SupplementsAbout the Podcast#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions.By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this conversation as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult a medical professional for any health issues you may be having. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

The Institute For Pelvic Health was founded by Melissa Hines, DPT, and Kathy Kates, FNP, as a way to bring a holistic approach to pelvic health in their collaboration and mentoring of clinicians/ PTs and NPs. Today, it is revolutionizing the field of pelvic health by bringing together a community of healthcare providers who are passionate about pelvic health.Listen as Melissa and Kathy share their vision for wellness and how this unique approach to pelvic health education works so beautifully among a digital network of providers.Guest Speaker BiosMelissa is a pelvic floor physical therapist with 8 years of experience and the owner of Wellest Integrative Health. Wellest is the leading interdisciplinary pelvic health clinic in Boston. On her journey to motherhood (she is a new mom!), Melissa saw first hand the disconnect between pelvic health and OBGYN care.Kathy is a family nurse practitioner and pelvic floor therapist. Kathy's firsthand knowledge about pelvic health comes from her experience being a mom and as a former cancer patient. Her work is enhanced by over 10  years as a nurse practitioner with a wealth of women's health experience.www.instituteforpelvichealth.comInstagram @instituteforpelvichealthInstitute for Pelvic Health (Linktree)#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

In celebration of MOVEMBER, an annual campaign is celebrated to raise awareness of men's health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.This podcast will focus on the work that Family Nurse Practitioner, Nicole Owens, is doing to help male patients navigate their life and sexual health while managing chronic conditions or physical disabilities.Guest Speaker BioNichole Owens specializes in Urology as a Nurse Practitioner at University of Mississippi Medical Center. In her practice, she focuses on the care of chronic neuro urological conditions such as congenital disorders like spinal bifida and cerebral palsy, as well as patients with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and stroke. She also treats bladder and pelvic floor dysfunction in both men and women. She is passionate about using a holistic approach to treat these chronic health conditions while striving for the highest quality of life. #justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

In this episode, we're talking directly with a patient who was born with Congenital Neuroprolifertive Vestibulodynia. Listen as she talks with co-host Dr. Heather Quaile about her personal journey as she experimented with numerous medications and treatments before finding the proper support and therapeutic options to overcome her pain.Heather Quaile DNP, WHNP-BC, CSC, IFDr. Heather Quaile (She/Her/Hers) is a board certified, women's health nurse practitioner with specialty training in female sexual medicine and vulvoscopy. Trained as a sexual assault nurse examiner and an AASECT certified sex counselor, Dr. Quaile provides sexual health education, information, and personalized counseling to patients of all ages.View her profile on LinkedInWebsite  www.theshowcenter.comInstagram  @showcenterdrqFacebook @theshowcenter#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

Ohnut is changing the conversation about pain and discomfort during sex with its unique wearable device that customizes penetration depth during intimacy.Listen along as we talk with CEO and founder, Emily Sauer about how to use Ohnut products; her personal experience with painful intercourse; and the wonderful wellness resources she has for our listeners!Guest Speaker BioEmily Sauer is a spritely entrepreneur who has always been passionate about creating catalysts that spark human connection. While developing Ohnut (an intimate wearable designed to help women and couples who experience deep dyspareunia) she co- founded the Lady Bits League, founded the Pain Perception Project, and is now launching Pelvic Gym to connect people and professionals f rom all over the sexual and pelvic health world, through education and story.Connect with Emily on LinkedInAbout Ohnut CoOhnut is the revolutionary wearable that allows couples to explore comfortable penetration depths. Available in the United States and 195 countries abroad, the product can be purchased online through the website at Ohnut Co.Follow @OhnutCo on Facebook, Instagram, TwitterAdditional ResourcesLady Bits LeaguePelvic GymPain Perception ProjectJust the Tip (blog)#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

In this episode, we're joined by Christine Garvin, host of the Hormonally Speaking podcast, for a compelling conversation about gut health and how it can affect your hormones. The gut is the key to healing hormonal imbalances, yet most of us go through our lives in a constant state of inflammation and dis-ease. Hitting her pain point with a fibroid surgery that nearly killed her, Christine has gone from being in chronic pain to working as a Functional Health Coach that helps connect the dots between gut health and long-term hormone balance.Listen along for an inside look at what it takes to finally heal your gut from all the causes that might be throwing you off balance.Guest Speaker BioChristine Garvin, MA, NE, RWP is a Functional Health Coach based in Asheville, NC. She weaves together her personal health journey – including a fibroid surgery that nearly killed her – with her training in functional health, nutrition, and hormones to help women heal their gut and achieve hormonal balance. She is the host of the podcast, Hormonally Speaking, works with clients all over the world via Zoom, and offers group programs for gut healing and hormone health.Website: http://christinegarvin.comInstagram: @christinegarvinPodcast: iTunes , Google#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

What is provoked vesibulodynia?What treatments are available for this condition?Is it possible to heal and enjoy normal activities without pain or discomfort, including sexual gratification?The answer is YES and board-certified OB/GYN and vulvar pain specialist Dr. Jill Krapf is here to tell us how!Listen as she gives us the inside scoop for all four general categories of vulvar pain (hormone related, inflammatory, muscular, and neurogenic) and offers valuable information about treatment, managing symptoms, and how to reframe your thinking so you can heal!Jill M. Krapf MD MEd FACOG IF Dr. Jill Krapf is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist specializing in female sexual pain disorders at The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, D.C.   She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University. Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on vulvodynia and vulvar lichen sclerosus.  She is Associate Editor for the medical journal Sexual Medicine, as well as for the textbook Female Sexual Pain Disorders, 2nd Edition.  She is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH), serving on the Education Committee and the Social Media Committee.For more from Dr. Krapf, please follow her online at @jillkrapfmdTreatment & InformationThe Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders - Locations in WashingtonDC and NYCAdditional ReadingWhen Sex Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Banishing Sexual Pain by Andrew Goldstein, Caroline F. Pukall, and Irwin GoldsteinMentioned in the PodcastVulvovaginal Pathway - can be found at www.vulvodynia.com#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

In honor of #PrideMonth, this podcast interview features an in-depth discussion about expanding access and equality in healthcare for transgender patients. Listen as Dr. Andrea L. Braden, MD talks about her work in providing medical services to the transgender community and what she believes is most important to understand when caring for this population.Guest Speaker BioDr. Andrea Braden is an Ob/Gyn and board-certified lactation specialist who has dedicated her career to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical profession. She currently serves as a co-investigator with researchers from the Grady Trauma Project on a 2 NIH-funded studies that seek to understand the ties between trauma exposure and pregnancy outcomes in African-American patients who receive care at Grady Memorial Hospital. Furthermore, Dr. Braden is one of the founding physicians for Grady Memorial Hospital's Gender Center, a multi-disciplinary clinic that addresses the specific health care needs of the trans population. Dr. Braden also acts as a physician mentor and works to help change the way healthcare providers interact with their patients by centering them in care decisions. Her passion comes from first-hand experiences of how difficult it can be for people from underrepresented communities to access quality health care. Dedicated to addressing the problem head-on, she strives to empower individuals and healthcare providers through education, community building, and leadership.Learn more about the Emory Transgender Clinic in Atlanta, GA.LinkedIn @andreabradenmdAlso on the web: The Wholehearted DoctorFacebook  @wholehearteddoctorInstagram @wholehearteddoctor#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

It's time to talk about birth control and STIs.There are so many misconceptions out there, but we've got the inside scoop from women's health expert, and founder of the Between Tuplips social media community, Emily McNeal, WHNP.Condoms, pills, IUDs, spermicides, diaphragms, lubrication, dental dams, initiating conversations with partners, getting tested, and slapping the stigma off of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). She's dishing out the latest information that women need to know—and answering the questions that some are too afraid to ask.Guest Speaker BioEmily McNeal, WHNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a specialty in women's health. She obtained her BSN from Belmont University, MS from Georgetown University. In addition to her work as a WHNP, Emily is the curator of Between Tulips (@betweentulips). This fun, educational-only social media community provides its members the scoop on everything they want to know about women's intimate care. Emily also serves as a Medical Advisor to The Organic Project (TOP), a women's wellness brand that offers 100% organic, eco-loving tampons and menstrual pads. Instagram @betweentulipsLinkedIn Emily McNealAlso on the web: The Organic Project (TOP)Facebook  @TOPorganicproject Instagram  @toporganicproject#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

In this podcast we're talking with survivor of sexual assault Sophie Pollack, who is sharing her personal experience and advice about how to cope after experiencing a traumatic sexual assault or  domestic violence event.NOTE: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.A Special Message from our Guest Speaker"I, Sophie Pollack, am a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, which is why I started this grassroots organization. It took me a while to come to terms with wanting to share my story, but I know it would benefit not only me but the survivor community as a whole. I am more than just a survivor. That is not solely who I am. Survivors are more than their past; they are individuals who take their experiences and make a change in the world." About A Path2CourageA Path 2 Courage is a grassroots organization based on the idea of building an advocate base for sexual assault survivors. Being an advocate has become a part of my identity and has helped others shape theirs. With the help of this grassroots organization, I am hoping to continue to build a strong advocate base for sexual assault awareness. Website  www.apath2courage.org Facebook  Sophie Pollack Instagram  @apath2courage#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

We believe that every person has the right to exercise choices regarding sexual expression and social relationships. In this episode, we're speaking with Brooke Faught, Clinical Director of The Women's Institute for Sexual Health - WISH, and board certified women's health nurse practitioner with specialty training in female sexual and pelvic floor medicine, urology, and vulvoscopy.Listen along as we discuss the importance of helping families—and healthcare providers—to have healthy conversations about sex and sexuality with patients who have intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). ---

When challenging questions arise in doctor-patient consultations, providers who care begin to hunt for answers that they may not have received throughout the course of their medical training. But what happens when patients continually ask questions that neither physicians—nor their colleagues—have been trained to answer or prepared to discuss?Positive Body ImageThe Body-Mind Connection to Orgasms & Sexual DysfunctionNavigating Religion, Faith, & SexSocial Distancing & Sexual WellnessThese are things you simply don't find in the books! Thankfully, conversations are taking place about these issues, and our guest speaker is making them available to practitioners and patients through the Rosy App (website and blog)!In this episode we'll be talking with Lyndsey Harper, MD, about her experience as a healthcare provider  lacking necessary information for patients seeking answers to important questions about their sexual health and wellness.We invite you to share this discussion with all who may benefit from this important conversation. No topic is off-limits. #justASK---

In Season 1, Episode 8, about pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and pregnancy-related issues. But what happens during a pelvic examination or therapy session?Listen along as we talk candidly with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Dr. Terri Robertson Elder, Founder of Thrive Physiotherapy, LLC, about what it's like to work with a pelvic health therapist.We invite you to share this discussion with all who may benefit from this important conversation. No topic is off-limits. #justASK---

Today we're speaking with Dr. Jessica Gerhart about hormone health and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (bHRT).In this final episode for Season 1 of the podcast, we will discuss hormone health and bioidentical, or natural, hormones. Dr. Gerhart will provide a history of hormone therapy and explain how bioidentical hormone therapies are made, what makes them different, and what to consider when exploring options for health.We invite you to share this discussion with friends and all men who can benefit from this important conversation. No topic is off-limits. #justASK---

Today we're speaking with pharmacist and men's health specialist Shawn Hodges, President & CEO of Innovation Compounding pharmacy.In this special edition, we're going to learn how problems in the bedroom may indicate broader health issues for men. We'll explore the topic of sexual dysfunction and discuss the available options for treatment—beyond the little blue pill.We invite you to share this discussion with friends and all men who can benefit from this important conversation. No topic is off-limits. #justASK---

According to one survey conducted by LIVESTRONG, nearly 60% of cancer patients report having sexual dysfunction following surgery. As many as 85% to 90% of prostate, breast, and gynecologic cancer survivors record long-term physical intimacy issues. But there is hope!In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to conclude the month of October with an informative and encouraging discussion about Intimacy After Cancer.Topics covered will include:•  Physical Symptoms of Sexual Dysfunction•  Options for Improving Sexual Desire and Function•  Common Questions About Sex after CancerFor one hour, Dr. Tara Thompson, pharmacist and specialist in women's sexual health, and co-host Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE (The SHOW Center), will interview Dr. Becky Kaufman Lynn. Dr. Lynn is a board-certified gynecologist/sexual counselor and Director of the Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health.#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidenced-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

Today we're talking with pelvic health expert, Amanda Olson, Founder of IntimateRose about pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and pregnancy-related issues.From pain with sex to embarrassing urine leakage, and a show and tell of tools for better pelvic health, we're going to review it all!Have a question about pelvic health? Drop it in the comments or send it anonymously via messenger. No topic is off-limits. #justASK#justASK is a healthcare platform that is dedicated to providing evidenced-based information by a multidisciplinary team of sexual health experts in order for individuals to make informed and optimal sexual health decisions.Find us on Facebook, Instagram and at our website!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=EBS8AD46RVKRW)

Today we're talking with Dr. Maureen Ryan, DNP, NP-C, about matters of intimacy and the benefits of sexual wellness counseling.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣  ⁣⁣⁣⁣  How to initiate intimate conversations?  How to build confidence and self-love?  When counseling is beneficial?  What counseling looks like?  When to seek help?  Why sexual wellness matters?  Listen along to find the answers to these questions and more!  ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣  DM us if you have a question.  No topic is off-limits.  #

Today we're talking with Michelle Sariev, BSN, MS, NP-C, AAHIVMS, about preventative health, sexual wellness, and eliminating disparities in LGBTQ health care.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In celebration of #PrideMonth, we welcome you to share this video with friends and comment or message us with any questions you have about how you can apply this information to your day-to-day life.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣No question is off-limits.

Today we're talking with nutrition and weight loss expert Jamie Young, Founding CEO of Real Results, about fun, easy, and practical steps you can take to achieve nutritional wellness and balance in your life.⁣⁣⁣⁣We welcome you to share this video with friends and comment or message us with any questions you have about how you can apply this information to your day-to-day life.⁣⁣⁣⁣No question is off-limits.