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FemmePharma Founder & CEO Gerianne DiPiano is joined by Dr. Juliana Hauser to discuss mental health matters related to perimenopause and menopause. Mental health during this transition time is often overlooked, with a significant lack of research in the area. Find out why there is a pressing need for healthcare providers to be educated about menopause and its mental health implications. Learn about the survey we are jointly conducting to learn from women and why this data is crucial for advancing women's health research. We are looking for a diverse group of women to be a part of this free study and it only takes about 15 minutes of your time. If you would like to participate in the survey on perimenopause and menopause, please reach out to Dr. Juliana Hauser on her site https://dr-juliana.com/ or email Gerianne at miavita@femmepharma.com.

Here at FemmePharma we receive a lot of questions about Women's Healthcare & Wellness. Today our Founder & CEO Gerianne DiPiano sits down to answer some of your most burning questions. What is vaginal tearing? Can I still work out if I have a heavy period? What is Turners Syndrome? Also, learn the importance of maintaining a symptom diary for better health management. Always remember to consult your healthcare practitioners for persistent symptoms. Tune in to find these answers and more. Have a question of your own? We'd love to hear from you! Email us your questions at MiaVita@FemmePharma.com for a chance to have the answers featured on a future episode of Ask The Experts.

Gerianne DiPiano and her co-host Dr. Katherine Sherif discuss GLP-1 medications. These products have become very popular in treating diabetes and weight loss, but how much do we know about them? What are the benefits for women and what are some risk factors to consider? Learn what you should ask your doctor to find out if these medications are right for you.

Gerianne DiPiano (FemmePharma CEO) is joined by Danika Kelly, Co-founder and CEO of My Normative. Learn why her company's mission is to “transform health research through equity.” Including women in medical studies and drug trials was not always mandatory. While this changed in 1993, we may now be regressing. My Normative helps researchers gather and aggregate data on sex and gender of the participants to allow for more effective results. Find out more here: https://www.mynormative.com/

Gerianne DiPiano and Claire Gill have a lively discussion about osteoporosis and its profound impact on women's health. They delve into the importance of maintaining bone density, especially as women age, and explore the various factors that contribute to osteoporosis, such as hormonal changes and lifestyle choices. Claire Gill is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/

Gerianne DiPiano and Dr. Juliana Hauser discuss how to find your pleasure. Pleasure can be found in all of our relationships - with intimate partners, with family and friends, and with yourself. Finding your pleasure can come in big and small ways in every aspect of your life. Why do we deny ourselves pleasure and how to we recalibrate our thinking to allow for more of it without the guilt? Find out more in this episode! Dr. Juliana Hauser is a licensed therapist and is on the FemmePharma Medical Advisory Board.

Gerianne DiPiano and her co-host Dr. Katherine Sherif delve back into the topic of cardiovascular health. In Part 1, they examined cardiovascular disease in women over 50, while Part 2 will concentrate on women under the age of 50. How do stress, anxiety, depression, reproductive health, and common medications play a part in your heart health?

Gerianne DiPiano and co-host Dr. Katherine Sherif explore cardiovascular health in women over 50. In Part 1, they focus on cardiovascular disease in this age group, while Part 2 will address women under 50. What are the underlying causes, how is this condition researched, and what steps can we take to improve outcomes? For a full view with Dr. Sherif's slideshow, view it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8Gm8A4jbFKUAlso remember to check out the episode Food As Medicine for additional information on how what you eat affects your heart health. https://youtu.be/UwKvXD4ZHNA

Gerianne DiPiano interviews Saundra Pelletier, who shares her path through the worlds of pharmaceuticals, non-profits, and entrepreneurship. Driven by her passion for offering affordable and accessible birth control, Saundra is now focused on her venture with Evofem and the product Phexxi. Discover how and why she is empowering women and restoring control over their reproductive health.

Gerianne DiPiano is joined by co-host Dr. Katherine Sherif to discuss the extremely important topic of birth control. They discuss the history of birth control, the impact is has on women's health, and the options that are currently available. Tune in to learn why birth control is a vital part of women's health and the safest methods to fit your lifestyle.

Gerianne DiPiano is joined by Dr. C. Nicole Swiner to discuss Sleep & Cardiometabolic Syndrome (CMS). We all know we should get more sleep, but exactly how does sleep affect our bodies? Find out the connections between rest and fatigue, weight gain, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, and diabetes. Dr. Swiner helps us understand the biological causes of how the quality of our sleep can affect our overall quality of life. C. Nicole Swiner, MD is a Board certified family physician and best selling author of the book How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 Ways to Balance Mind, Body & Spirit.

Gerie DiPiano and her co-host Dr Katherine Sherif discuss Women In Pain. Women often experience more pain than men and may not be treated the same way by healthcare practitioners. Learn what causes this implicit bias and how to recognize if it's happening to you. Women may also attempt to manage around the pain without getting the root source properly addressed. Find out tips to help advocate for yourself with your healthcare providers.

Gerianne DiPiano is joined by Dr. Shawana Moore, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and FemmePharma Medical Advisory Council Member. They discuss the issue of disparities in care that women of color encounter during pregnancy. Studies show that structural racism is at the core of the lack of care and attention that diverse groups of women encounter for maternal health. Dr. Moore shares her own personal experience as well as professional understanding of implicit bias. How did this come to be and how can we take action to remedy it as a society? Dr. Moore is an Associate Professor at Emory University DNP Program Director of Nursing.

Gerianne DiPiano is joined by Alison Bladh, (BSc mBANT mCNHC CIDESCO) registered nutritional therapist who has worked in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years. They discuss the tight link between bone health and nutrition. Learn how supporting your bone health at an early age can help set you up for success later in life. Check out Alison's Nutritional Therapy website here: https://www.alisonbladh.com/

Gerie DiPiano and her co-host Dr Katherine Sherif discuss topics that Primary Care Practitioners may want to consider when speaking with their patients. Not everything gets covered in medical training, and that's understandable. When meeting with women over 40, there are some questions that your patient may by too shy to ask. If you're a patient, feel free to bring up these matters with your doctor as they may not be aware of what's bothering you.

Gerie DiPiano is joined by Dr. Dana Shanis, Board Certified Ob/Gyn, collaborating writer with the National Institutes of Health, and owner of VHealth & Wellness. They discuss the sensitive topic of Female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD). Understanding what it is, how to ask your healthcare providers about it, and how healthcare providers can learn to ask their patients about i.t.

How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help relieve symptoms of overactive bladder,stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and mixed urinary incontinence (MUI). Gerie DiPiano's special guest this episode is Dr. Alexandra Bertucci, PT, DPT, PRPC.

Gerie DiPiano and Dr. Katherine Sherif discuss the book MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact with the authors Adaira Landry MD & Resa E. Lewiss MD. Learn about the principle of micro skills and how they can help you in everyday life whether it's building healthy habits, improving career skills, or attaining goals. Check out the book here:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126268032-microskills

Gerie is joined by Dr. Katherine Sherif and Dr. Cuckoo Choudhary (Gastroenterologist) to discuss a tough topic: Constipation. Listen here to find out how biological changes affect digestion and cause constipation, and what women can do about it

Gerie DiPiano continues the discussion with Dr. Toyin Fadeyibi on SAMHSA's eight dimensions of wellness. In this second part, they dive into the remaining four dimensions: social, occupational, environmental, and physical wellness. Dr. Fadeyibi offers practical advice on building meaningful connections, finding satisfaction in your work, enhancing your living spaces, and maintaining physical health.

Gerie DiPiano welcomes Dr. Toyin Fadeyibi, a distinguished pharmacist and public health professional. Dr. Fadeyibi discusses her multifaceted career and shares insights into SAMHSA's eight dimensions of wellness. This episode focuses on emotional, spiritual, financial, and intellectual wellness, offering practical tips and personal anecdotes to help listeners enhance their well-being. Tune in for an engaging conversation about finding balance and harmony in life.

Gerie DiPiano sits down with Dr. Katherine Sherif to talk about the fascinating world of the intestinal microbiome. Dr. Sherif discusses how the bacteria living in our gut affect our overall health, from the brain to the urinary tract, and emphasizes the concept of using food as medicine. She explains the importance of a diverse and healthy microbiome, the impact of diet on gut bacteria, and the vital role of high-fiber foods.

Here's a how to guide to talk to your partner about expanding your relationship. To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser https://dr-juliana.com/

Gerie DiPiano sits down with Dr. Shawana Moore to learn about her mentorship program.

Red flags can be subtle or overt and can either be a personality trait or how the person reacts to a situation. Self-awareness around red flags and possible toxic behavioral traits can help you stay safe in your relationship. To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/

It's an insidious fact of life that even in a democratic society like ours, disparities continue to exist. And the U.S. healthcare system is not immune by any stretch.

Gerie DiPiano, CEO of FemmePharma sits down with Katie Keating, a cofounder of Fancy NYC. Fancy NYC is a New York advertising agency that focuses on women and is busting taboos with great data and information.Check out Fancy NYC here: https://www.fancynyc.com

The impact of a chronic illness, disease or diagnosis on caregivers is enormous emotionally, relationally, financially, logistically, sexually, and soulfully. To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/

Gerie DiPiano, CEO of FemmePharma sits down with Dr. Dana Shanis to discuss what gynecological care looks like to cancer survivors. To connect with Dr. Shanis visit https://www.vhealthandwellness.com/

Join Gerie as she delves into the superwoman complex with Dr. C. Nicole Swiner. From elevated stress levels to sleep disorders, discover the hidden toll of striving for perfection in every aspect of life. Listen to gain insights on recognizing and addressing the superwoman trap for improved well-being.

The menopause transition causes a myriad of changes to our bodies. Kat Bright shares her personal training tips to help you feel your best during the transition.

Sexuality is a core component of who we are as humans and sexual education is vital for healthcare practitioners so you are able to best help your patients. To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/

Denise Pines founded Tea Botanics to offer healing teas for menopause and created a powerful menopause community called WisePause Wellness.

We all want to have a fulfilling sex life so Gerie DiPiano, CEO of FemmePharma sits down with sex therapist Dr. Juliana Hauser to learn her tips to achieve sexual connection with your partner. To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/

The DIRe model highlights the importance of social networks for our well-being and outlines the various aspects of our lives that affect our social relationships. Dr. Juliana and Gerie DiPiano, CEO of FemmePharma break down the DIRe model and how we can apply it to our daily routine. To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/

Effective communication is the basis for any healthy relationship. It's a skill we learn and practice throughout our life, and effective communication needs to be adaptive, creative, and flexible in order to be truly successful.

Gerie sits down with Dr. Sherif to discuss what proper sleep hygiene means. Dr. Sherif also shares her top 3 most important tips to help us fall asleep quicker and stay asleep longer.

Losing a partner is an incredibly difficult experience, and the healing path / moving forward process can be unclear, and at times seem impossible. Gerie sits down with Dr. Juliana Hauser to learn ways to move through this experience.

As we age, we will notice changes to our skin texture and appearance. Gerie sits down with Alison Bladh, a registered aesthetician to discuss skincare and makeup for women as we age.

When we think of exercising, we think of cardio, strength training, but what about pelvic exercises? Gerie sits down with Danica Belisle from Midwest Pelvic Health to learn why we need to be taking care of our pelvic health.

It is life altering to go through a divorce. We are often left feeling lost. Gerie sits down with couples and family therapist, Dr. Juliana to discuss how to help you through a divorce.

Maintaining good bacteria is vital for maintaining our overall health. Gerie sits down with Dr. Sherif to discuss why our gut health is so important and what we should be including in our diet for a healthy gut.

Have you ever heard of a midlife mentor? Gerie sits down with Dr. Juliana Hauser to understand how midlife mentors can help you make the most out of midlife. Visit Dr. Juliana at https://dr-juliana.com/ to learn more about her work and how she may help you.

1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disease. Gerie sits down with Dr. Sherif to discuss how the thyroid gland affects your overall health.

It's important to recognize lichen sclerosus early. If not detected and treated, it can lead to skin cancer and other complications. Gerie sits down with Dr. Anthony Benedetto to discuss this rare, but serious condition.

There is a lack of women being represented in healthcare research and our current healthcare system is failing to address women's health needs. Gerie sits down with Soo Son to bring to light the limitations women face in healthcare.

The transition into midlife and through midlife can provoke many emotions. Our midlife should be a time worth celebrating, but some women can feel that it's a stressful time. Gerie DiPiano sits down with Dr. Juliana Hauser to discuss how to thrive through midlife. Visit Dr. Juliana at https://dr-juliana.com/ to learn more about her work and how she may help you.

To celebrate our 50th episode, Gerie DiPiano sits down with the hilarious Carole Montgomery to discuss menopause and midlife and how to address this amazing, crazy, and incredible time in our life with humor. Carole Montgomery created and stars in three SHOWTIME specials for Funny Women Of A Certain Age.

Have you taken time for yourself today? Selfcare is more than bubble baths and face masks and having a good selfcare routine is vital to mainting proper mental health. Gerie DiPiano sits down with Dr. Shawana Moore to discuss tips on how we can create the perfect selfcare routine.

Dr. Dana Shanis & Catherine McGinty from VHealth & Wellness sits down with Gerianne DiPiano to discuss what it means to take a more holistic approach to women's health and gynecology.

The journey to menopause, called perimenopause, is one you do not have to go alone. We sit down with Dr. Juliana Hauser to discuss how partners can navigate menopause together. To learn more about Dr. Juliana Hauser visit dr-juliana.com