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In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with model and actress Lori Harvey to discuss her journey with PCOS and endometriosis. Lori shares her struggles with misdiagnosis, painful periods, and weight fluctuations, shedding light on the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment for women's health issues.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast. Sponsors: Timeline: Timeline is offering10% off your order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/SHEMD.Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/Shemd for 20% off plus free shippingOPill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com.iRestore: For a limited time, get a HUGE discount on the iRESTORE Elite + Illumina Face Mask Bundle with code SHEMD at iRestore.com1MD: Ready to show your vision some love? Visit 1MD.org, use code SHEMD for 15% off, and discover what VisionMD can do for youBelliWelli: Go to belliwelli.com and use our exclusive code SHEMD20 at checkout for 20% off our order. Use code SHEMD20 for 20% off your entire order.Lori Harvey's 5 Key Takeaways:Advocate for Your Health: Don't let your symptoms be dismissed. If you suspect PCOS or endometriosis, persist in seeking a proper diagnosis from healthcare professionals. Seek Expert Care: Finding the right medical team can be transformative. A correct diagnosis and personalized treatment plan can significantly improve your quality of life.Embrace Holistic Self-Care: Integrate lifestyle changes that support your well-being. Consider an anti-inflammatory diet, engage in low-impact exercises, and explore therapies like lymphatic drainage.Educate Yourself and Others: Understanding your body and these conditions is powerful. Share your knowledge and experiences to encourage early diagnosis and treatment for others.Break the Silence: There is no shame in managing chronic conditions. Speaking openly about your journey can help destigmatize these issues and foster a supportive community.In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction06:13 PCOS symptoms and disordered eating struggles12:00 Core systems affecting PCOS patients explained23:41 Endometriosis, egg quality, and fertility challenges27:13 Importance of early diagnosis and treatment35:13 Hormone replacement therapy after menopause38:54 Dr. Aliabadi's mission to educate women48:56 Lori's self-care routine for PCOS51:26 Lori Harvey on dating and relationshipsRESOURCES:Lori Harvey's InstagramLori Harvey's TikTokGUEST BIOGRAPHY:LORI HARVEY is an American model, entrepreneur, and actress. She is the daughter of Marjorie Harvey and comedian and television host Steve Harvey. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Lori initially pursued a career in competitive equestrianism, aspiring to compete in the Olympics. However, a back injury led her to shift her focus to modeling. In 2015, Lori began her modeling career, signing contracts with LA Model Management in the United States and Select Model Management in Europe. She has walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana and appeared in campaigns for brands like Michael Kors, Valentino, Burberry, and Pat McGrath's Beauty Lab. In addition to her modeling and entrepreneurial endeavors, Lori made her acting debut in the Peacock mini-series "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
To honor PCOS awareness month, we have compiled the highlights from different episodes talking about PCOS with guests like Florence Pugh, Olivia Culpo, Victoria Garrick Browne, Sarah Pieterse Sheaffer, and more. Hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi dive deep into PCOS, a condition affecting 10-20% of women. Dr. Aliabadi explains the diagnostic criteria and multifactorial nature of PCOS. Guests share their experiences of being misdiagnosed and dismissed by healthcare providers. The conversation emphasizes the need for better education, early detection, and personalized treatment approaches for PCOS.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Guests' Key Takeaways:Understand Your Cycle & Get Screened Early: Begin tracking your menstrual cycle diligently. If you notice irregularities, request an ultrasound to check your ovaries, and consider getting your AMH levels tested by age 18 to establish a baseline for your ovarian reserve.Adopt a PCOS-Friendly Diet: Significantly reduce your intake of sugar and processed foods. Focus on a diet that helps manage insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, which are key factors in PCOS.Incorporate Post-Meal Movement: Make it a habit to walk for 10-15 minutes after meals. This can help improve insulin sensitivity and manage blood sugar levels, benefiting those with PCOS.Proactively Plan for Fertility: If you have a PCOS diagnosis, or suspect you might, discuss egg freezing options with a reproductive endocrinologist by age 30 to preserve your fertility due to potential declines in egg quality associated with PCOS.Be Your Own Health Advocate: Be prepared to advocate for yourself if healthcare providers dismiss your concerns. Seek out a doctor who listens, understands PCOS, and is willing to work with you to achieve a proper diagnosis and effective treatment plan.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:07) Diagnosing PCOS: Criteria and personal experiences(10:27) Fertility concerns and treatment options(15:28) Sleep issues and PCOS connections(20:49) Advocating for yourself with doctors(25:52) Raising awareness and empowering womenRESOURCES:Ovii: Hormone Metabolic SupplementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of SHE MD, host Mary Alice Haney speaks with renowned dermatologist Dr. Haleh Bakshandeh to discuss skincare across different life stages. From teenage acne to menopausal skin changes, they cover a wide range of topics, including the latest in skincare treatments, the importance of sunscreen, and how to age gracefully. Dr. Bakshandeh shares her expert insights on everything from retinol to fillers, offering valuable advice for listeners of all ages.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Myriad: Learn more about MyRisk with RiskScore at GetMyRisk.comCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Live Conscious: Head to LiveConscious.com and use code SHEMD for 15% off your first purchase.Opill:Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comVionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Prolon: For a limited time, you can be first in line to experience the new Next Gen at special savings. Prolon is offering SHE MD listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Dr. Haleh Bakshandeh' 5 Key Takeaways:Universal Sun Protection: Sunscreen is vital for everyone's skincare, at every age. Don't forget it, even on cloudy days, as a significant portion of UV rays still penetrates.Vitamin C - Your 20s Ally: Incorporate Vitamin C serum into your routine in your twenties to combat oxidative stress and achieve a brighter complexion.Retinol - The Anti-Aging Powerhouse: By your thirties, introduce retinol to your skincare regimen. Begin with a low frequency to allow your skin to adjust, as it's highly effective for anti-aging benefits.Perimenopause and Skin Changes: Be aware that perimenopause can lead to skin dryness and a decrease in collagen due to estrogen reduction. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) might be a beneficial option to consider.Lifestyle is Key: Prioritize sleep, stay hydrated, and moderate alcohol consumption, as these lifestyle factors profoundly influence your skin's health and overall appearance.In This Episode: (01:07) Dr. Haleh Bakshandeh joins as a guest dermatologist(02:40) Changing landscape of skincare and prevention(05:14) Aggressive laser treatments and skin barriers(08:18) Microneedling benefits and frequency recommendations(10:31) Acne treatments for teenagers: boys vs girls(24:23) Skincare recommendations for 20s and 30s(29:13) Pregnancy skincare and safe treatments(31:09) Perimenopause skin changes and treatments(39:27) Fillers: Benefits and avoiding overdone looks(49:02) Face washing tips and essential products(51:12) Sunscreen types and importance of daily useRESOURCES:Haleh Bakshandeh MD's WebsiteHaleh Bakshandeh MD's InstagramGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Haleh Bakshandeh is a board-certified dermatologist based in Beverly Hills, California, with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional dermatologic care. She earned her medical degree and did her Dermatology residency at the prestigious Department of University of Miami School of Medicine.Since beginning her practice in 2003, Dr. Bakshandeh has built a reputation for clinical excellence, artistic precision, and compassionate patient care. She specializes in the treatment of acne, hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, and anti-aging, offering customized solutions that address both medical and aesthetic concerns. Her expertise in all skin types has made her a trusted authority, and she is widely recognized for her thoughtful, effective approach to treating diverse skin types.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this empowering conversation, Lesley Logan welcomes back sex educator Dr. Celeste Holbrook to talk about her new book Missionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex After Purity Culture. Together they unpack healing from harmful narratives, navigating seasons of change in your sex life, and discovering the ‘glittery middle,' where you get to define pleasure, intimacy, and authenticity on your own terms.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How to let your sex life evolve with every stage of life.The five-year journey and setbacks behind Celeste's debut book.The four archetypes for healing and reclaiming sexual agency.Why faking orgasms is a “fawn response” and how to break the cycle.The freedom of defining your own sexual ethic in the “glittery middle”.Episode References/Links:Dr. Celeste Holbrook's Website - www.drcelesteholbrook.comDr. Celeste Holbrook's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcelesteholbrookDr. Celeste Holbrook on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrCelesteHolbrookMissionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex After Purity Culture by Dr. Celeste Holbrook - https://a.co/d/3UimUKxA Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings - https://a.co/d/ibRaesYFourth Wing Series by Rebecca Yarros - https://a.co/d/7Qhgk2REp. 202: Jake Kelfer - https://beitpod.com/jakekelferEp. 265: Daniella Mestyanek Young - https://beitpod.com/daniellayoungGuest Bio:Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sex educator, speaker, and small-town Texas horse girl who's on a mission to make conversations about sex less awkward and way more empowering. With a Ph.D. in Health Education from Texas Woman's University and a thriving virtual practice, Celeste helps people create lives filled with pleasure, connection, and confidence—starting in the bedroom. After years of struggling with pain and shame around sex, she set out to find answers no one else could give her—and ended up becoming the expert she needed. Today, she guides women toward pleasurable sex by helping them understand their bodies, claim their worth, and ask for what they want without apology. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! DEALS! DEALS! 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I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 1:02 Hey, Be It babe, okay, this might be the first guest that is coming on for a third appearance. I think she won. I could be wrong, but I think she won. Dr. Celeste Holbrook is back. She's back. We're gonna talk about a couple of things. We're gonna talk about sex, we're (inaudible) we're gonna talk about her book. We're gonna talk about the journey that one goes on to get their work out into this world. And so even if you are like, I don't want to talk about the sex part, like, well, we should talk about the sex part. That's actually what we should do. But I want you to hear this, because I think it's so easy to hear people on a podcast go, oh, it's so easy for them because they got on a podcast, like, it's so easy, and you don't hear all the doors that get shut all the time. And I also am excited for you to hear like there are people in this world who just want to help each other out, and I think we need evidence of that. And I'm super, super excited that I get to be a cheerleader for amazing humans in this world like that. When I think about my, like, genius zone or something like that. Like, sometimes I think it's that I just get to cheer on people who are doing hard things and go, I see you, and you're doing great. And I can't wait. I can't wait. So guys, I'm gonna stop this, because we're gonna get right into we get right into it. And if you have this is the first time you're hearing about Dr. Celeste Holbrook, I really encourage you to go back to the first two episodes we did together. Go do the oldest one, then the second one, because I think you'll get a full picture of everything. We talked about a lot of good stuff. So she's gonna change your life. All right, here she is. Lesley Logan 2:31 All right, all right. So you guys, we're just gonna get right into this episode. Dr. Celeste Holbrook is back. You guys, third time won't be the last time. I somehow have to have her on annually. I think, Celeste, can you tell everyone why you're back. Let's just get in. Let's just start there. Celeste Holbrook 2:46 Okay, so I'm so excited, I can't even, like, contain myself. So I'm back because I have a book out, and I have a book really, truly because of Lesley Logan, because I have tried to publish this book for so long with traditional publishing, and I just got closed door after closed door after closed door for a lot of different reasons, which maybe we do and don't go into, I don't know, but Lesley reached out to me and was like, Celeste, I have this company. They do professional publishing. They're really great, and I just latched onto it, and I did every single thing that they suggested, and it was such a beautiful experience. So the whole point of this is I have a book, and I have a book because of you, and I want to aggressively love you today for encouraging me to do this.Lesley Logan 3:38 I am taking all that love also like this podcast, is why you have it, because I met that guy, because I interviewed him. And I have to, like, I'm not even I'll have to go back to the archives to figure out how I got this person, but I interviewed him, and I'm like, I really like this person. Like, I think he's great. Like, I've written a book, and I would have loved his help. Then, because I met him and had him on the pod, we had three of our clients use him, so I got to see from different perspectives how it was so when, and here's the thing, you were always on my feed, like, the algorithm would always, like, send you, and I like, just love all your stuff. And then it, like, kind of stopped, because I don't know that's how the algorithm works. And I happened to look at your stories, it was your stories, I'm pretty sure, and you were sharing this thing. And I'm not normally someone who's like, let me go in on the six minutes of a story. But I was like, I'm procrastinating. I'm in and so I was like, wow, what perfect timing this was, because I could have easily missed that whole section. And so I just want to, I'm just so grateful for divine like, I think that, like, there's divine appointments and divine interventions in a non-church way, guys, but we're meant to be in each other's lives and this book. Okay, so I guess, in case people don't know who you are, maybe we should do a quick like, who are you? Because we have new listeners, right? Hi, new listeners. You're going to want to go back to the other two. We're going to link them in the show notes. But can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at? Celeste Holbrook 4:57 Yes, absolutely. So my name is Dr. Celeste Holbrook, I am a sex educator, and I have a PhD in health behaviors with a postgraduate emphasis in sexual behaviors. So I help people, a lot of women and lots of couples, figure out how to make sex better, whether that is they are experiencing pain or they're experiencing shame from growing up in like, ultra religious household, or they just need, like, some help through menopause or through after having a baby or things like that. So I am your very practical sexual health help. That's what I do. Lesley Logan 5:38 I love it the practical because, you know, like, I will say, having lived in L.A. and going to different sex shops, you don't look like the person who works the sex shop. Celeste Holbrook 5:48 No, no. Lesley Logan 5:50 Not to like, like to stereotype. But there's a, there would be a type that, like, works at the sex shop, and it's not you.Celeste Holbrook 5:56 Yeah, no, it's not me. And I just want to be super accessible, because not everybody wants to, like, swing from the chandeliers all the time. You know, a lot of people are out there just struggling to find the time to connect. Like, I cannot tell you how many times I have had a conversation about what to do with the dog in your bedroom when you want to have sex so the dog's not looking over at you or jumping on the bed, or, like, these are the practical applications that we are talking about in sex education in my consult sessions.Lesley Logan 6:27 Yeah, well, and because, because I think everyone's just so overwhelmed, like I saw something, and someone's stories, and they're like, went to their friend, their niece's like, soccer game, and she's like, looking around just like, no wonder no one's having sex. Like everybody is at the soccer game and they're exhausted, and then get the soccer game they're fighting about to do or you forgot the thing. Like, no, no answer. But nobody wants to have sex after this. Celeste Holbrook 6:53 No, no. Why would you want to have sex after that? Exactly right. That's exactly right, yep. Lesley Logan 6:59 So, so I want to touch on, like, there's a lot of different chapters, and maybe this is something that your book covers, but like, there's, you know, I think when we're younger and like, it feels like it's easier to do things, maybe, and then you get older, and like, there's more responsibilities and there's more stuff to think about. And like, it becomes something that goes away, and then your hormones change. So, in your book, do you cover, like, the journeys that were all going on, or is it more specifically for people from the purity culture, like, what? What were you excited to write about?Celeste Holbrook 7:30 Sure. So the book is called, I have the manuscript and printed out right here. It's called Missionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex After Purity Culture. So I do take the approach of, like you growing up in a purity culture background, in, like, a high demand religion background, evangelical culture, things like that. But the book is in four parts. So like a four-part guide to basically healing, and you can apply these steps to any issue you are having in sex. So, yes, I do talk quite a bit about the effects of purity culture and how to overcome those effects. But it can, you can apply it to, you know, the trauma you had from a sexual assault. You can apply it to just the doldrums of being married to the same old penis for like, 20 years or whatever, you know, like you can apply these steps to anybody. So basically, there's four steps, and I have made them into archetypal women. So your first step is your analyst. She's like, the nerd she's looking at, like, okay, what are we carrying around? What does your backpack look like that you're carrying around? Is it full of shame? Is it full of neglect? Is it full of fear? Like she's the analyst. Your second archetypal woman is your assassin. She's she is taking what the analyst has found, and she is just like, slicing through it, right? She's your assassin. She's your inner assasin. She's your deconstruction, basically. Your third archetypal woman is your healer. So after you've done the work of understanding what's in your backpack, slicing out what needs to go, then your healer starts helping you regenerate your ideas about sex through a gentle reeducation. So we're relearning about some things that maybe we have always thought one way about. Maybe we're relearning about the idea of virginity. We're relearning the I about masturbation. We're relearning about what great sex is, right? The healer is our gentle reeducation, and then our fourth archetypal women woman is our explorer, and she's like, gonna try some new things. She's gonna go to the sex toy store, she's going to touch herself in a new way, and maybe, if that's too much, maybe she's gonna try sex with the lights on, right. And so these are the four women. They represent four steps, and within each step there are some really practical things that you can do to help move you to the next step. So you can apply this to any issue you're having in sex, and get to the other side where you're trying, you're you're now exploring, you're trying new things.Lesley Logan 10:12 I that's a way. I mean, well, like an archetype. I like that. And I've, you've been on my mind a lot lately, because society is quite interesting right now, like the trad wife situation. I'm like, that looks really beautiful. Like, I would love, like, I have white countertops. I'd love them to clean all the time. I'm certainly not capable of doing it. But I'm like, I don't know that. I think they're doing a really good job marketing a beautiful esthetic without realizing, like, all the stuff that comes with that, you know, like, all the religious stuff that comes with that, and how that can harm how we feel about our bodies. And I, I like, was raised in purity culture, and I didn't think it affected me. I'm like, I'm good. But actually, no, actually, I remember, like, I remember, oh, it does, because you're like, you think that you're like, oh, I'm on that. I'm that doesn't affect that like you, you start to realize, even if you weren't raised in church, just the way that public school systems have appropriated some of the modesty rules, like what you're told, what you can wear to school and and how thick this the tank top strap can be, and you can't be disruptive, even though the boys' pants are halfway down their legs, and I'm looking at underwear all the time. You know, I think that even for people who weren't raised where they're told, like, your father has you until you're given away to someone else, there is some level where all of us were affected by like, don't be a distraction. Don't, make sure you don't wear that so you don't look like a certain like you're not attracting bad people, you know, that kind of a thing.Celeste Holbrook 11:44 Yeah, I totally agree, Lesley. I think that there's very few people in the United States that have a great, comprehensive, inclusive sex education. I think very few of us. I think this is changing, and hopefully with, you know, recycle breaking next and next generations, but American society in general wants to put sex on either end of a spectrum. We want to either like, don't think about it. Don't talk about it. This is not for you until you are reaching a certain age or marriage or whatever, and then on the other side is like, why aren't you liberated enough to have all to do all these things you know, like, so there's these two, like, ends of the spectrum, and all of us really live in the middle. Yeah, none of us is really on either side at all, but we but it like breaks America's brain to try and think about, like, living outside of one of those two spectrums. So I talk about in the book about the non, about the non-binary. We are not binary people. As far as what we want to do in our sex life, and figuring out, how do you live in the middle area, which we often call gray, but I call glitter. Yes, it's the most fabulous place to live is in the middle, in this glittery middle, where you get to define your own sex ethic based on your value system, on your intuition, on your sex education, and you get to decide what works best for you. And maybe that is boundaries around when you have sex awesome, as long as it's your choice that's amazing. And maybe that is opening your relationship up and trying swinging or whatever it is that's awesome as long as it's your decision and not one manipulated by society or cultural values or religious values.Lesley Logan 13:27 Yeah, I think that's, I think I like to think about that even this thing, it's, you're right, it's America, it's people like, I'm in Pilates industry. And I said something the other day where I was like, well, you can say that, but it doesn't like, there's also the idea that we could prepare people for an exercise, right? And this person, like, went off on me, and I was like, so you need to understand that what you're mad about me is what you're doing here. Second, Pilates is not black or white. It's not this or that. It's a lot of gray. It's a lot of glitter, like glitter. It's like, because our bodies are different and where we are in our practice, where we are in our life, maybe what season we're in, maybe you're in a season of young children, it's going to be very different what you're wanting and ready for, and have the capacity to take on versus they're teenagers and out of the house and really don't care where you are versus you don't have kids at all. Like, there's all these different seasons. And I think we are like, oh, this is how I've always liked it, so this is how I have to keep liking it. Celeste Holbrook 14:25 Yes, yes, that's so wise, Lesley, that's so wise. I think there are a lot of and we talked about this in our last on our last podcast together, a lot of the similarities between what happens in sex and what happens in like a Pilates, a workout space or Pilates space, as far as how we view our bodies and what we feel is like, right, or what we feel is appropriate, I guess, for our bodies like I should be wanting this, because that's what I did when I was 27 or I should be looking like this, because that's what I looked like when I was whatever, 30 or whatever. And I think there's lots of room to allow ourselves compassion to grow as we grow in our sex life, in our workouts and whatever, expecting your sex life to look the same when you are 20 and 30 and 50 and 70 is not helpful for you, and so allowing it to mature as you mature is the most helpful thing that you can do for yourself, I think, when, when it comes to your sex life. Lesley Logan 15:28 Yeah, we'll keep talking about this, it'll come up. But I do, I do want to go back to like, the journey of this book, because this book has been in you for a really long time. And I think whether or not people want to write a book, you can insert goal, whatever your goal is, because you we will all in trying to get something out into the world or get something that we desire done, hit roadblocks. So you hit some roadblocks. Can we talk about, how many years of roadblocks? Can we talk about what you like, what kind of roadblocks you were hitting and, like, how did you keep going? Because quite honestly, I'm surprised you even told the story, you know what I mean, like, I'm surprised you didn't go, okay, well, that's that, the door, the door has been slammed shut.Celeste Holbrook 16:12 Yeah, yeah. And I really appreciate you asking this, because I know sex is really fun to talk about, but this is, like, my personal, like, lifelong dream is to have a book, and it feels really, I feel really seen when you ask about the process of it, and when I think about the be it, you know, be it till you see it, bold, executable. I think I'm getting this right, intrinsic, targeted, so I think about my word for this year was bold. So that was like, my like, I gotta be more bold. I want to say what I want to say. I don't want to be making myself smaller anymore. So the story behind the book, I have always thought about writing a book. I myself am a slow reader. I don't read very fast, and I for a long, long time I thought I was dumb because I don't read very fast, which is silly when I think about it now, but all growing up, I was slower than all of my friends reading. It was frustrating to read. And I've just, I like, I was still a good student. I still did all of the things that I needed to do, but I just, I just took time. I just took more time to write, to read all of those things, and I think in part, that's what made me get a PhD, because I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't dumb. Turns out, I'm not dumb. I just am. I need to go at my own pace. And so one of the things that you talk about a lot on the podcast is like, how do you prioritize yourself? I prioritize myself by allowing myself to go at my own pace, like I can read as slow as I need to read, I can answer emails as slow as I need to answer emails. It's frustrating to me and other people, but at the end of the day, like it, it's honestly who I am. I'm just considerate and slow and thoughtful, and I've learned to like that about myself instead of hate that about myself. So the idea of writing a book was really, like tantalizing to me, but I had a lot of insecurities about my ability to actually do it. I'd written a dissertation, which is I, in my opinion, harder because it's boring. Lesley Logan 18:19 Yeah, yeah, no, that's one of the reasons why I, like, stopped going to school. I was like, I can't write another boring paper.Celeste Holbrook 18:25 Oh, my God. Like, who's reading? Like, my mom didn't even read it. She's like, oh, congratulations. It's like, collecting dust, right? So I had done that, and so I thought, like, well, if I'd written a dissertation, it just take you just take a chunk at a time. I can surely write a book. So in 2000 and let's see 2016, Nate and I was like, Nate, I really want to write a book. I'm going to go to a writer's conference. So he's like, great, let's go. I was like, found one in Hawaii. He's like, even better, let's go.Lesley Logan 18:55 I love, I love when a goal and a tax write off can be in a place you want to go. Celeste Holbrook 19:01 That's right, that's exactly right. We ended up getting a tent. There's like, these glamping tents on Maui that you can get, and it's just, like, really fun. It's like, on the beach, but you still have, like, sort of a bathroom, you know. But so we're, like, we needed to do it on cheap, because we were kind of broke, like, got these glamping tents, and I went to these writers conference during the day, and Nate did whatever during the day was at this writing conference, and it was through Hay House, and there was a contest. So if you went to the writers conference and you wrote a proposal, you could enter it in, and they were going to pick three writers to to give a book deal to, I would, and this is me being so sure of myself. Like, yes, I've spent a lot of time feeling insecure that about my reading and writing. But for the most part, my whole life, I have been, like, with no good reason, confident. Like, I'm just like, I don't know, confident.Lesley Logan 19:53 Yeah. I mean, that's cool. That's a great that's so many people don't inherently have that. I. And like to kind of have that and then use it is a wonderful, it's a wonderful thing. Celeste Holbrook 20:06 Yeah, I just, I just was like, no, I'm gonna get this, you know, I'm gonna write this proposal. People are gonna love it. I'm gonna get this competition. Anyway, long story short, did not win any (inaudible). Lesley Logan 20:16 Oh, I thought this was going towards you won. Oh, my God, she won. It. (inaudible) second look. I automatically just assumed you're gonna slay. So I'm just like, she won.Celeste Holbrook 20:32 This is about closed doors, Lesley. Lesley Logan 20:34 Okay, that's true. That's true. Celeste Holbrook 20:36 Yes. So I did not win. I was for sure I was gonna win, did not win, not even, like, a hello, right? So I was like, oh, maybe I need to work a little harder. So I had this whole proposal. My book was like, looking back, I'm like, I'm so glad that I didn't win. My book was called Sexual Wealth. Lesley Logan 20:54 Oh, yeah, that's that's not you.Celeste Holbrook 20:57 It's not me. I was like, it was like, sex through finance, bro language or something. And I was just like, this is a terrible idea, but the spark was there, like, I really wanted to write a book. So that was 2016 I kind of held onto it, thought about it, kind of put it in a drawer for a while. In 2019 I got on a fairly large podcast with Jen Hatmaker, so she's an author, and she does a lot of work in, like the ex-evangelical space, or had started down that road. So I got on this podcast through just like pitching. I got on this podcast. It's pretty big, big podcast. And not long after that, a person from HarperCollins, like a division of Harper Collins, reached out to me and said, hey, have you ever considered writing a book? So the publisher reached out to me, which is very unusual. Lesley Logan 21:47 That is cool, though. Yes. Celeste Holbrook 21:49 Yeah, yeah, very unusual. Usually, you are pitching to publishers. So they heard me on the podcast, and they were like, hey, you know, we're interested in you submitting a proposal. I'm like, I'm freaking out. Like, this is so exciting, right? I realize I probably need representation, so I get a literary agent. I kind of shop around and get a literary agent. She's amazing, Rochelle, and I end up pitching my proposal. I worked it out, you know, I update it from sexual wealth to something else. I update it, I pitch it, and they're pretty slow. The publishing industry is so slow, you know this, you know this, so slow. Lesley Logan 22:24 I have watched too many of my friends write books. I'm so great. I'm proud of all of them. But also the ones that have gone traditional publishing, it is slow, like molasses moves faster, you guys. That's, you know, like, just don't bet on don't hold your breath.Celeste Holbrook 22:40 Oh my gosh, it's the slowest process of all time. And so I was like, okay, I, you know, they reached out to me. So I'm here in my very confident space, like, oh no, they're gonna laugh. Yeah, they're gonna choose. They reached out to me. Why wouldn't they choose me? At this point, I have like, 1500 followers. I have, like, I have no platform, right? I still have a very small platform, but a bunch of really engaged, lovely humans. So I'm, I'm fairly sure they're going to choose me. Eventually, months and months and months later, they get back to me and they're like, yes, we want it is literally like, I don't know, six months later, they're like, we want to offer you a contract, and we want to go under contract, just small. It's a $20,000 contract. They're gonna pay me 10,000 upfront, and then 10,000 the book publishes. I was like, great, I have to pay out my agent too. So I'm I'm coming home with like, $8,500. I was like, oh my gosh, this is amazing. Just to get one dime to like (inaudible).Lesley Logan 23:36 I mean that you got anything, because it's not, it's not always normal that even a first time writer gets anything until the book sells. So, yeah.Celeste Holbrook 23:44 Yes. So I was thrilled. I was thrilled. So I started writing my little heart out. They don't actually give me anything, a contract or anything, until my my my first draft is due. So I turned in my first draft and then they signed me. So I write the whole book without a contract. So submit the first draft. This is like March of 2020, so keep that in, put to context. Things that are. Lesley Logan 24:08 Things are things are going on. Celeste Holbrook 24:10 Things are going on. What's happening? So I get my first round of edits back. I'm still super excited. And then in July, my agent calls me, and she's like, I hate to have this conversation with you, but your book has been orphaned. Your editor left the company, and nobody else wants to pick it up. Lesley Logan 24:32 No, no. Celeste Holbrook 24:35 Yeah. So this is like, in the big scheme of things, like, it was the way it needed to work out, because they were already giving me feedback. It was the (inaudible) the imprint. And I'm not trying to slander any publishing industry, but this is just what happened to me, right? I was getting feedback of, like, oh, I don't know if you should, like, go that hard. Or I don't know if you should. You might alienate readers. If you talk about religion in this way, or, you know, this is you're gonna lose your Catholic audience. I'm like, I'm not trying to make the Catholics happy. I'm sorry. Lesley Logan 25:12 Yeah, yeah, yeah. When I interviewed, I don't know if it was in my interview, but when I was talking with Daniella Mestyanek Young who wrote Uncultured, she was only allowed to talk about three sexual like, misconduct, things that happened to her, and not even the worst ones. They actually, like, got rid, yes, yeah, they were like, and you can only talk like they she had to. And she's been very vocal about it. She's like, because she was talking about God and all these things and like, like, yeah, you can't really talk about that. And then she was like, you know, saying that she got raped in military. And they're like, so we don't like, maybe we just do only one of those, like, very and so, and she was with a publisher, and she got published, but she it's a watered down version of her story, because apparently readers wouldn't be able to handle the true thing. And it's like, you know, like, we're, how are we supposed to change the world? We don't know what's going on. So anyways, yeah. Celeste Holbrook 26:02 Yeah, I and I heard, I heard that kind of from different places, like, oh yeah. I had to, like, say this instead of that or whatever. And I'm like, yeah, that's a little bit happening to me. And I had written it with the understanding, like, this is for a still Christian audience. I understood this, it was with a Christian publisher. So I'm like, that's fine. Like, as a sex educator, you have to be able to be fluid enough to write to the audience that's in front of you. Like, when I go speak, sometimes I'm in front of really conservative audiences, and I adapt my language. That's fine. Like, that's okay to do. I'm still, I still feel helpful. I still feel like I'm pushing the envelope, but in a way that feels the most accessible for the audience in front of me. So I'm okay adjusting, but also like I didn't, I didn't want to water it down so much that I felt like it wasn't me. Lesley Logan 26:51 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Celeste Holbrook 26:53 So anyway, lost my contract in July 1st of 2020, which was and that whole thing, the whole next two years was really difficult. My husband is an emergency medicine physician and it was just a real hard time in the family, family. Lesley Logan 27:09 Yeah, no, lots, lots going on, lots of stress, lots of worry, lots. Yeah, you're afraid, yeah, you know. So like, you know. So we live where we live, and not everyone believe we're going through certain things. So that's even more stressful. Yeah. Oh, my God, that's a lot. The book, the book hit a wall.Celeste Holbrook 27:26 It hit it hit a wall, and probably had to find time. But I was, I was really, just really sad. Rochelle, my agent, was like, okay, we're just gonna, like, pick it back up. We have this proposal, we have a book written. It's, it'll be easier for another publisher to pick us up. And so we start, like, pitching to these other publishing companies. She has all these connections, you know, she's pitching, pitching, pitching, nothing's landing. I'm getting good feedback back. Like, you know, your platform's too small. That's fair. I started trying to grow it. You know, that's when Instagram was a little easier to grow. Now it's super hard to grow. But started growing it. I went from 1500 to 20,000 you know. Lesley Logan 28:04 That's a big deal, because other 20,000 like, those are not bought, you know, like, yeah.Celeste Holbrook 28:09 No, yeah. And I'm a hard follow. I get that. I have, like, you know, dildos in my videos. Like, I get that I'm not an easy follow. It's not and I'm, you know, Shadow banned all the time, and I get all these notifications that my stuff is not being shown to new audiences. I get that. I get that I'm a hard follow, but that's what publishers want. They want you to have a ready-to-buy platform, which I get. They're trying to make money. But I got a lot of that feedback. I got a lot of, ooh, this is a little it's a little too much for us as a Christian publisher. Like, okay, I get that. And then it was kind of like this line for non, non-Christian publishers, like, we don't really, we don't really talk about religion that much, and then we're not really talking about sex that much.Lesley Logan 29:00 Right? So you're like, too much of the different things for the different people, that's really rough, because it's like, we'll never be everything for anyone, but to not feel like you fit somewhere when you have something to say, that's hard.Celeste Holbrook 29:13 Yeah, yeah, it is really hard. And I think it's what people needed. It's because it's, again, it's the glitter, it's the middle. Like, yeah, I don't fit into either of these spaces. I'm kind of like exploring the middle, right? So that was the feedback I was getting. And finally, we did that for five years, from 2020 to 2025 October of 2025 Rochelle had a call with me, and she's like, honey, I have nowhere else to go. I'm sorry. This has to be the end of it. Bless her. She she did the best that she had, and I am forever grateful for her. But that was it, and that was that's where we're caught up to, where you saw my story, and I was like, just sharing with my audience like I had an unhappy ending, and I'm gonna sit in my sadness right now and just tell you, like life isn't always hunky dory for a sex educator, for anybody, for you for me, and this is where I am right now, and I'm pissed and I'm sad, and the end, right? And then sweet Lesley shows up in my DMs, and she's like, babe, I have this great idea for you. I'm like, okay, so she you send me this information for this company I have a call with, I think Jake who you interviewed. Lesley Logan 30:19 Yeah, Jake Kelfer. Yep, yep, yep. Celeste Holbrook 30:21 I have a call with Jake, and let me tell you, working with them has been and I'm not getting paid for any of this right to for BIB, but working with them has been so healing, so much agency in the process. I got to say exactly what I wanted to say. I got to go at the pace that I wanted to go, like, it was just incredible. Lesley Logan 30:44 So is this book, like a new book? It's not what you're pitching around. It's the glitter you really wanted to write. Celeste Holbrook 30:51 It's the glitter I really wanted to write. Totally different. Yeah.Lesley Logan 30:54 Yes, oh, I love that. And also, like, so, first of all, you guys, did you hear five years? Five years and now we're going on, you know, like, so, yeah, five years and then now big. But here's the other thing, like going through all of those things, you got feedback and made tweaks and did these things. So then when you're writing the book that we're gonna all get to read, I can't even wait to read it. It's the best version of a book that could ever be, because it's really not your first book you've written so manyCeleste Holbrook 31:24 You're so right. And over the course of the years, I changed, as we should. I hope I look back in five years and go like, yeah, I'm a different, new person from who wrote this book. But I was different, and I was more comfortable, like, straight up saying I'm not a Christian anymore. You know, I was more comfortable saying, like, is this a religious book? Yes, because we talk about religion. Do I identify as Christian? No, because of these reasons. Do I think we could learn some stuff from the Bible? Sure. Do I think we're going to talk about the Bible? Yes. I think we have to, because we're talking about purity culture. But I don't, you know, certainly not in 2020 was I willing to be like, yeah, I'm not a Christian, but so much stuff happened between 2020 and 2025, that just took me right on out.Lesley Logan 32:10 Yeah, yeah, no, I hear you on that. I and, you know, like, I have a brother in seminary school, so it's very interesting around here. And I had just said, you know, if, if, the if, all the Christians in the world actually did what Jesus said, like, we would have solved child child poverty and immigration and health care. And, you know, I've had a family member respond, well, if everyone just came to know, and I'm like, no, no, no, that's actually not what the Bible says. Here's the problem, I've read it so like I where I am in my life, which five years ago I was definitely not. Is just like I'm frustrated that a book, any book, has controlled people in such a way that's affecting even their sex lives, but also just lives, the lives of people who didn't even read the book. And so that's where, like, I get upset we don't have to have religious talk on this podcast. But that's that's just where, like, I'm coming from as a person with it. I'm, like, I have a really hard time with it, because it's not a loving world, and it with all the people who say they are, you know, believers. It should be. It should be a very loving world. So, so I think it's really I love. Thank you for sharing the story. This is great.Celeste Holbrook 33:30 Yeah, I totally. I just want to affirm what you're saying. Because I think the the main bottom line for me was it has harmed more than it has helped. Has it helped? Absolutely, there's some really beautiful ways in which Christianity has helped, but has it harmed more than it has helped? I absolutely believe, yes. And so for me, that was the final straw. Do I think Jesus was cool? Yeah. I think He was a radical non-white dude who did really amazing things that we can learn from, right? I believe he saved me from my sins. Not really, but, yeah, that's where I landed. And I was able to say this in in this book, which I would never have been able to do before. Lesley Logan 34:09 Well, also, thank you for sharing it with us, because I also just someone like to see it's a really interesting thing to say, like my husband and I, like go like to say out loud, it's very I don't want to speak for him, because, like, maybe it was a different but, like, it's really hard to say out loud when you're like, I don't believe anymore, and you're like, you know?Celeste Holbrook 34:29 Right, it feels really weird. Lesley Logan 34:31 Yeah, it does. But because it's such an identity that you're raised with, and I think going back to, like, that purity culture that your book is about, and by the way, everyone, like, I just want to say, like, even if you haven't been in that, it's, I think that reading about those things really helps me. It makes it helps make the world make sense to me. Like, I read Tia Levings book, A Well-Trained Wife, and I was like, oh, I get it now. I get why they're acting like this. I get why they're thinking this. Because, like, otherwise, you're like looking at people like they're aliens, and you're like, I don't understand. So I also think it can be really impactful to read just to understand, what are people thinking? What are they going through? Why is it harder for some people to have great sex, or want to have great sex, or feel comfortable having great sex, than for other people? Celeste Holbrook 35:18 Yeah, I totally agree with you. It's so fun, interesting. Most of couples that I talk to, most of them are straight couples, heterosexual couples, and a lot of times, the woman in the partnership will, you know, talk about sex in one way, and the man in the partnership will talk about sex in a different way. And just like, I just don't get it. If it feels good, why wouldn't you want to do it? And so when we kind of like, deconstruct and explain, like, well, she's been taught that sex is dangerous her whole life, and so her nervous system feels on alert, even when there are good things in the future to come with that sexual experience. So to have to overcome this idea of fear and danger in your nervous system, just to get to the beginning of arousal is a whole different ball game than you who starts at arousal, and because it feels very regulating, like, I lean into arousal because it feels regulating as a straight man who's raised in America, and so like, just being able to, like, if you're a dude who picks up this book, It might help you understand the women in your life a little bit better, even if they didn't grow up in purity culture. Most of us grew up with the idea that sex is going to harm us. Lesley Logan 36:28 Yeah, yes. Well, I mean, like, yeah, it's like, even if you weren't raised that way, you also, as a woman, were raised like, be fearful of any bad any man who's coming near you, walking up next to you, like, all these different things. And so it is very difficult to just like, let that go. It's not like, it's like, oh, it's Halloween. I can get Todd Kenny from a stranger now, like, this doesn't work like that. You know, like especially because it's like, your whole life these just little things that are being told. I think that's great for men to read. I think that's such a that's a, what a wonderful way to think about it, who this book could be helpful for? I want to take a brief detour, because you said something on your Instagram a bit ago that truly, like, blew my mind and also made so much sense, right? You said, if you're faking an orgasm, you're fawning, right? It's a fawn response. So can we talk about what a fawn response is? And that a little bit, because I think too many women do that. I only say that because I have friends who talk about it and I'm like, I mean, I just wouldn't just would be like, it's not working today, sir.Celeste Holbrook 37:38 Yes, yeah. I mean, I've done it when I was experiencing really painful sex when I first got married, because of vaginismus, because of purity culture, like I did anything to try and get out of the situation, right? So, so a fawn response is something that we do in response to something traumatic. When something traumatic happens, we go into fight, flight, freeze or on. So fawn is I'm pleasing you know this, this circumstance or person in my life, so there are no negative consequences, all right. So when we fake orgasms, and a lot of women have a lot of guilt around doing this, and this is why I posted that, because I want you to feel not guilty about this. I don't want you to do it forever, but I want you to understand why you're doing this. We fawn response an orgasm when we feel overwhelming pressure to have an orgasm when we feel overwhelming pressure to have an orgasm, it's coming from a fragile man who cannot handle or has put too much value on your ability to come as a validation for his ability to be great, right? I put too much pressure on your ability to be to come is a validation of my ability to be good or great. So part of the work has to become men saying like my validation is not wrapped up in her ability to come, without saying, I still can't give her pleasure. It's kind of, it's, it's, it's nuanced, but I really want women to understand when you're fawning, when you're faking an orgasm, you are essentially doing harm reduction. I don't want the negative consequences of his fragility, so I will fake it so I don't have to deal with that. That is easier for me. That is harm reduction.Lesley Logan 39:47 Right, right, right. And one would hope that a conversation or few could be had, like, here's what's going on and here's how I don't want you to feel and here like, yeah, that's probably where you come in. Celeste Holbrook 40:01 Yes, yeah. It's a really delicate situation. I do have lots of times people come in and the female, the woman in the partnership, will be like, hey, you know, this is what's going on, and this is why I want us together to come but to sessions, but like, I don't know how to tell him, like, it's been years and I've been faking it for years, right? Okay, no problem. We don't have to. I don't believe full transparency is always kind. I believe in honesty. I don't necessarily believe in full transparency. Like, you can, you can be really unkind with full transparency, but you can still be honest. Like, hey, I really want to experience a little bit more sensation when we have sex. Can we work on some new techniques? Can I show you how I masturbate? Can we make it slower so I can feel something different? I really want to make my orgasm stronger, right? So we can be clear with what we want going forward without being like, you know what? I faked it for the last 12 years, right? Because that's on you for not for not saying something as well. Lesley Logan 41:08 Yeah? Because that doesn't like, it can only be, it's not anyone's fault. But also, like, they can't change if they don't know, yeah. Oh, you're so brilliant. You're so amazing. Wait, when is the book coming out? When do I get to read it? When can I preorder, like.Celeste Holbrook 41:23 You are so cute. So it'll by the time this drops, it'll already be out, and we'll send links to to upload it, but it comes out on June 10th and so it's right around the corner. Lesley Logan 41:32 Okay, well, I'm gonna pre I'm gonna pre order. I gotta or I'll order on June 10th. So we can make you a number one, Bestselling Author. We get whatever we get to do, so I can write my authenticated review. After buying it, all the things I can't wait. I'll take it with me on tour.Celeste Holbrook 41:49 Thank you. I'm so like, I just like, I'm cheesing so hard because I'm so excited about it. I reread it again this morning, just like as a skim to look at all the layout on the pages. And I'm just so proud of it. I'm so proud of it, like it finally is here.Lesley Logan 42:07 I have so many chills. I'm gonna cry. Okay, we're gonna take a brief break. We're gonna find out how people can find you, follow you and work with you. Celeste Holbrook 42:14 Okay. Lesley Logan 42:15 All right, Dr. Celeste Holbrook, where do you hang out? You said Instagram. Is there anywhere else? What links? What input handles? Where can they go to buy the book is it on your website, all the things.Celeste Holbrook 42:25 Yes, the book is on the website, but you can buy it the most easily on Amazon. If you do, please leave a review that would be really helpful. And you can go to my website to get into Pleasure Club. That's my monthly subscription where we have a sex ed session every month and a book club session every month we flip between fiction and nonfiction books, which is really, really fun. Lesley Logan 42:44 Oh, fun. I know Brad and I got into the, of course, like everybody in the world, we got into the the dragon situation, yeah. Okay, every. Celeste Holbrook 42:52 Fourth wing? Lesley Logan 42:53 Yeah, yes. Fourth wing, the second one, the third one. You guys, we actually reread the first and second one to listen to the third one, we're going to go back through all three. Highly recommend it with your, with your partner. I think it's a great she writes good sex stories. They don't it's not super cheesy. So I really like them. Celeste Holbrook 43:13 I love that. I think this revolution. I mean, people have been reading Roman ensembles forever, but I think it's really healing. I actually wrote about this in my newsletter this week. Reading sex scenes through a female lens is really, really healing and really helpful, because it it gives you the confidence to be like, oh, I can ask for that, or I can wait for that, or I can ask to slow down or speed up, or whatever, and I can expect somebody to listen and garner consent and all of those things. So reading sex scenes through the female lens or listening to them, I think, is very, very helpful. Celeste Holbrook 43:46 Yeah, yeah. Anyways, I got distracted from your book club. So what's your website again? What's your handle? Celeste Holbrook 43:53 So you can find me at Dr. Celeste Holbrook on Instagram, on and on YouTube, and my web, my website. drcelesteholbrook.com. I just had like a whole mind blowing, like I was thinking about sex scenes written through the female Iens and I couldn't I couldn't go back. Yeah.? So, drcelesteholdbrook is where you can find me almost anywhere. Dr Celeste Holbrook. Lesley Logan 44:14 Perfect, yeah. Sorry, I have an ADHD brain. Lesley Logan 44:16 I love it. I love it. Lesley Logan 44:18 Bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us this time? Celeste Holbrook 44:23 Oh, well, something we talked about already earlier. But the way that I am best executable is actually just to go at my own pace, even though it's slow.Lesley Logan 44:32 Yeah. Oh, I love that. I really do love that. And I also, you mentioned, like, the prioritizing of self. That's one of the ways you did it. I wanted to acknowledge like when you sat in your car and you shared that something had come to an end, that is also a way of prioritizing yourself, because you're feeling your feelings, and you're also letting people know that you're feeling these feelings, like we don't have to, like pretend around people, so just thank you for being you, and always for, you are always in the word gets misused, but you are so authentic and so authentic and just, I really feel like I've it's been so fun over the past five years to watch you grow with what you're doing and how you're educating people and how you're supporting people. And so I'm just so grateful to be on your journey. I can't wait to read your book. I'm so stoked for you. This is the coolest thing. And and you guys, how are you gonna use these tips in your life? Please tag Dr. Celeste Holbrook, send this to a friend. Here is the deal, not all friendships talk about sex, so one of the things you can do is just send the podcast or the book. You don't have to have the if you're not there yet, that's okay. But I think like, the more, the more women hear about all these different things that could be glitter, the more life we're living and the more fun we're having, the more we feel seen. So just thank you so much for being you, Dr. Celeste Holbrook.Celeste Holbrook 45:53 Lesley, you are the reason this book exists. I cannot thank you enough. Thank you so much for having me in your life and on your podcast. And someday, someday we will hug each other in real life.Lesley Logan 46:03 Yeah, yeah, yeah. We will. It'll happen. I think this winter tour, I feel it in me. All right, you guys, you know what to do. Until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 46:12 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. 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In this episode of SHE MD, host Mary Alice Haney delves into the world of sleep and female insomnia with Dr. Shelby Harris, author of "The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia." Dr. Harris shares her expertise on behavioral sleep medicine, addressing common sleep issues faced by women across different life stages. The discussion covers everything from pregnancy-related sleep disturbances to the challenges of perimenopause and menopause.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Purely Elizabeth: Visit purelyelizabeth.com and use code SHEMD at checkout for 20% off. Purely Elizabeth. Taste the Obsession. Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/Shemd for 20% off plus free shippingMidi: You deserve to feel great. Book your virtual visit today at JoinMidi.com Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com.Vionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use onlyNutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SHEMD. Dr. Shelby Harris' 5 Key Takeaways:Establish a Sleep Schedule: Aim to go to bed and wake up within a consistent 1.5-hour window each day, even on weekends. This helps regulate your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.Prepare for Rest: Just as many women embrace evening rituals like skincare, preparing for sleep is a crucial step in combating insomnia. Indulge in a warm bath approximately two hours before your intended bedtime. This allows your body temperature to drop naturally, signaling that it's time to sleep.Mind Your Intake: Be mindful of your consumption of alcohol and caffeine. It's best to avoid them within 3 to 8 hours of bedtime to prevent interference with your sleep quality.Optimize Your Sleep Environment: Transform your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary by keeping it cool, ideally in the mid-60s Fahrenheit, and ensuring it is as dark as possible.Focus on Feeling, Not Just Numbers: If you're tracking your sleep, pay more attention to how rested and functional you feel during the day rather than fixating solely on the data. Remember, the effort to sleep is often counterproductive; allow rest to come naturally.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(03:05) Explaining the behavioral sleep medicine specialty(08:16) Insomnia vs. normal sleep disturbances(11:14) Treating female insomnia without medication(27:18) When to prescribe medications and which ones(36:44) Sleep needs across different age groups(49:45) Sleep challenges during pregnancy and postpartum(54:38) Perimenopause: A perfect storm for sleep(1:02:16) Non-negotiables for better sleep habitsRESOURCES:Accuracy of Three Commercial Wearable Devices for Sleep Tracking in Healthy Adults - NIH Study GUEST BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in White Plains, New York who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine (BSM), working to improve the sleep of everyone from babies through older adults using evidence-based methods.She is also a specialist in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression in adolescents and adults. Her unique expertise is frequently sought out by colleagues and well-respected medical institutions world-wide.She is one of the very few board-certified BSM specialists in the northeast, with less than 160 clinicians worldwide who hold this distinction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send me a text!Honoring menopause as a life stage, not just a phase to get through acknowledges the weight of this transition. We live in a society that hasn't given much room to understanding women's bodies. While there is more information now than before, there are still large gaps in support for the physical, mental, and emotional experience of menopause. Too often, women don't even begin to ask for information until we are already experiencing the challenges of shifting hormones. We turn to managing symptoms instead of caring for this pivotal transition. In this episode of Mindset Unlimited, I invited Marelda Rodrigues to join me in a conversation about honoring menopause as a life stage and yourself as deserving of care. Some of what we talk about in this episode includes:Experiencing grief in physical transitionsSocietal norms, gaps in information, and becoming an advocate for yourselfHealth and self-care look different in different phases of lifeSlowing down and making room to learn your new body LINKS TO REFERENCES MADE IN THIS EPISODE:NPR – Doctors Urge FDA to Remove Warning On Hormone Therapy for MenopauseLast Week Tonight – Make America Healthy AgainCollaborative Leadership from Boardroom to Patient-Centered Caregiving episode CONNECT WITH MARELDAWebsiteInstagram – Decide to HealInstagram – Sovereign Becoming Menopause Guide CONNECT WITH VALERIE:Ask Valerie (anonymous form)Sign up for Valerie's newsletterApply to be coached on the podcastSchedule an exploration callListen to the Unlimited Playlist This podcast was produced by Valerie Friedlander CoachingProud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective Support the show
In this eye-opening episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Dr. Kerry Assil, a renowned Lasik and cataract surgeon. Dr. Assil shares his expertise on various eye conditions, innovative treatments, and the latest advancements in eye care. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, from refractive lens exchange to dry eye disease, macular degeneration and hidden dangers from makeup and eye rubbing. You'll walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of common eye conditions—and practical, everyday tips to keep your vision at its best.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Timeline is offering10% off your order of Mitopure - Go to timeline.com/SHEMDCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/Shemd for 20% off plus free shipping + free shipping today.Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comUse code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use onlyHead to LiveConscious.com and use code SHEMD for 15% off your first purchaseSave 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SHEMD Dr. Kerry Assil's 5 Key Takeaways:Blink consciously to preserve eye health: Set reminders to blink frequently when using screensAdjust sleep position: Sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees to reduce eye strain.Clean eyelids daily: Use soapy water (or a gentle cleanser) to wash eyelids and lashes during showers.Stop rubbing your eyes: Be mindful to avoid rubbing your eyes to prevent corneal damage.Consume antioxidant-rich foods: Add blueberries and other antioxidant-packed foods (like leafy greens, nuts, and fish) to your diet for better eye health.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(06:30) Refractive lens exchange for vision correction(11:22) Dr. Aliabadi's experience with eye surgery(21:00) Dry eye causes and treatments for better eye health(26:30) Eye issues unique to women(35:33) Eagle Eye LASIK technique explained(38:10) Macular degeneration and treatment advances(40:41) Corneal scratches and proper care(42:21) Eye makeup safety and allergiesRESOURCES:Dr. Kerry Assil's InstagramDr. Kerry Assil's YouTubeDr. Kerry K. Assil's FacebookDr. Kerry K. Assil's WebsiteGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Kerry K. Assil is a world-renowned, board-certified LASIK and cataract surgeon, recognized as one of the foremost experts in laser vision correction. With over 30 years of experience and more than 70,000 eye surgeries performed, he is one of the most experienced cataract surgeons in the United States.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kent Bressler talks with Finn Israel, a young man living with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Finn shares how a surprising diagnosis led to kidney failure and the urgent need for a transplant. Through it all, Finn highlights the strength he finds in family, friends, and community support. He and Kent also talk about the challenges of kidney disease, the strict process for finding donors, and the hope that comes from living donors. Finn stays positive by enjoying activities like hiking and cooking while waiting for a match. Tap here to stay up to date with Finn. If you feel inspired to become Finn's donor, go to Stanford Health — Living Donor Program and complete a short questionnaire. Are YOU the one? For more information on Kidney Solutions and to join our supportive community, visit kidneysolutions.org. Host: Kent Bressler Producer: Jason Nunez Remember to keep breathing, and don't miss the next amazing episodes of Kent's Kidney Stories!
Do single women who aren't trying to get pregnant need to worry about women's health? Fertility? If you're not trying to get pregnant, do periods matter? Hormones? All of it? The answer is YES! They matter for a multitude of reasons that you may or may not have heard. The health and wellness of single women is just as important as women who are married or trying to get pregnant. In a world focused on birth control until you're trying to conceive, it can be a bit confusing. In this episode, hear the role of reproductive health in women's overall healthHow understanding your cycle can empower youA story of a women who finally got answers to annoying cycle symptomsAbout cycles throughout your life, from first ovulation to menopauseNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.More podcast episodes you might find helpful:Ep. 1: BASICS - How your body worksEp. 3: BASICS - Reproductive hormonesEp. 170: Estrogen's major impact on physical strength and long term health, with Laura DucoteSend us a textSupport the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome actress Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer to discuss her journey with PCOS. Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer, known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, reveals what was going on behind the scenes, sharing her struggles with PCOS, including rapid weight gain and irregular periods. Dr. Aliabadi provides expert insights on PCOS diagnosis, treatment options, and the connection between PCOS and other health issues. The discussion highlights the need for better education among healthcare providers and the impact of PCOS on mental health and self-image. Sasha also shares her journey to pregnancy and how she's using her platform to raise awareness about PCOS.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comiRestore: For a limited time only, our listeners are getting aHUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code SHEMD at iRestore.comVionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Live Conscious: Head to LiveConscious.com and use code SHEMD for 15% off your first purchase.1MD: Visit 1MD.org, use code SHEMD, and enjoy 15% off your first order. Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer's 5 Key Takeaways:Advocate for yourself: Trust your body and persist in seeking answers. Pretty Little Liars Star, Sasha, saw 17 gynecologists before getting a proper diagnosis.Look beyond weight: PCOS symptoms include irregular periods, acne, and hair changesConsider diet adjustments: High protein, lower carb diets may help manage symptomsExplore treatment options: Metformin and supplements can regulate hormonesDon't ignore painful periods: They may signal underlying conditions like endometriosisIn This Episode: 00:00 Introduction04:18 Gaining 70 pounds at age 1709:44 Sasha's pregnancy journey18:58 Weight loss journey and mental health26:55 Dealing with public scrutiny and body image30:08 Meeting her husband and developing strong friendships34:40 Advocating for yourself with PCOS41:03 Which UID to use when you have PCOS43:42 How Aasha persevered through her hardest daysRESOURCES:Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer's InstagramSasha Pieterse Sheaffer's TiktokSasha Pieterse Sheaffer's YoutubeWITN PodcastGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Sasha Pieterse Sheaffer is an actress, author, Co founder and CEO of Hippie Water, host of Women in the Nude podcast, and proud mom—on a mission to spark real conversations about identity, wellness & womanhood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
“I can't just treat a knee or a shoulder; if I really want to make progress with people and they're not sleeping well or they're not eating well, I'm not getting anywhere with them.” – Megan WellsTrue healing requires a full-body, holistic approach. Especially in this continuing COVID world, many of our clients come to us struggling with conditions like chronic pain, fatigue, dysautonomia, or autoimmune issues, often all at once. Managing that successfully means nervous system regulation, nutrition, sleep, social support, and helping them define what enjoying life really looks like.This shift in perspective has the potential to transform the field for physical therapists and other practitioners who are already spending more time with their patients and clients. By stepping beyond the narrow scope of rehab, we can become cornerstones of our clients' health teams. Using the time we have with them week by week, we can help our clients not only improve their knee pain but also their entire quality of life.Today I'm joined by Dr. Megan Wells to talk about expanding the practice of physical therapy and working with people with complex chronic illness. Megan is the founder of Enjoy Life Physical Therapy and a graduate of the Integrative Women's Health Institute who has expanded her practice in a way that empowers her clients through a root-cause model that considers nervous system regulation at its core.In this episode, Megan and I discuss how physical therapy is evolving to address complex chronic illnesses in women, why we need an integrative, holistic approach, Megan's journey from traditional physical therapy, the importance of patient-centered care, how we can empower clients to make sustainable changes, and more.Enjoy the episode, and let's innovate and integrate together!---Learn more or watch the video version of this conversation at https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/how-integrative-womens-health-education-can-help-your-physical-therapy-patients-enjoy-life-more-with-dr-megan-wells/.Connect with me and access our entire platform at IntegrativeWomensHealthInstitute.com (https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/). Find and follow us @integrativewomenshealth on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@integrativewomenshealth) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/integrativewomenshealth/).
Kaitlyn Franken is a Board Certified Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist with a Master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and a Bachelor's in Health Education and Behavior. What truly sets her apart is her personal experience. She understands how frustrating it is to feel like something is wrong in your body and not have the answers. Kaitlyn was able to navigate and solve her own health issues after seeing doctor after doctor and was repeatedly dismissed being told that everything looked “normal.” That's when she discovered functional lab testing and finally found the answers she had been seeking. She was dealing with undiagnosed SIBO, hypothyroidism, gallbladder dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, mold toxicity, and more. With the right data, she was able to piece together a plan and, slowly but surely, reclaim her health and her life. Today, Kaitlyn uses that same data-driven and compassionate approach to support her clients. Whether they're navigating gut issues, hormone imbalances, mood or behavior concerns in their children, or simply trying to feel like themselves again, Kaitlyn is committed to helping uncover the root causes and build a clear, personalized path toward healing. In this episode we chat about: Mercury still be in the microwave Kids and functional medicine Wild results in kids with autism H pylori and autism??!! What! Behavioral issues are AIRWAY issues Get your kids an airway assessment ASAP Kids and screen time. Chaos in dysregulation in parents goes to your kids Kids and cellphones Kids and sugar intake— don't shoot the messengers 1 in 3 adolescents now have prediabetes Toxin load and what its doing to your kids Your kid is more stressed than you think The boomers really did have it easier than millennials Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments) Follow me on IG Follow Empowered Mind + Body on IG Learn more about working with Kaitlyn Follow Kaitlyn on IG
The FDA recently put out a report stating that Children receive more than 60 % of their calories from UPFs - Ultra Processed Foods. UPFs contain industrial formulations including chemicals, manufactured sweeteners, flavor enhancers, colorants, emulsifiers, thickeners, anti-foaming agents, bulking or gelling agents—to make them highly palatable, visually appealing, and shelf-stable. That all happens to also make food highly toxic to our bodies. It's no wonder why almost 20% of our children are obese and trends put that number growing annually. So WHY has this mock-food been allowed - and WHAT can we do about it? That's what the BrainStim gang is delving into in today's epsiode. We hope you listen and start a health revolution in your town to change the generational cycle of sickness. As always, if you want more information or have questions, please visit us at www.invisionchiropractic.com.
In this episode of SHE MD, host Mary Alice Haney welcomes Dr. Izabella Wentz, known as the "thyroid pharmacist," to discuss thyroid health and Hashimoto's disease. Dr. Wentz shares her personal journey with Hashimoto's and provides valuable insights into thyroid function, adrenal fatigue, and gut health. The conversation offers practical advice for women struggling with thyroid issues and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Live Conscious: Head to LiveConscious.com and use code SHEMD for 15% off your first purchase.Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Purely Elizabeth: Visit purelyelizabeth.com and use code SHEMD at checkout for 20% off. Purely Elizabeth. Taste the Obsession. Vionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SHEMD. Myriad: Learn more about MyRisk with RiskScore at GetMyRisk.comDr. Izabella Wentz's 5 Key Takeaways:Get a full thyroid panel: Ask your doctor to test TSH, free T3, free T4, and thyroid antibodies to ensure an accurate diagnosis.Optimize your diet: Go gluten-free for 90 days, balance blood sugar with protein and healthy fats, and heal your gut with bone broth and probiotics.Supplement key nutrients: Take selenium, thiamine (B1), and magnesium to support thyroid function and energy levels.Aim for optimal lab levels: Keep TSH between 0.5-2 and monitor thyroid antibodies (above 2-3 may indicate dysfunction).Reduce stress and inflammation: Practice daily meditation or relaxation techniques to lower cortisol and support immune balance.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(01:38) Discussing thyroid conditions with Dr. Izabella Wentz(02:12) Dr. Wentz's personal journey with Hashimoto's(07:00) Explaining hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease(08:54) Common symptoms of thyroid disorders(19:50) Thyroid medication interactions and absorption issues(24:54) Nutrition and gluten-free diet for Hashimoto's(27:25) Adrenal dysfunction and cortisol imbalance(33:15) Gut health's role in thyroid function(41:18) Root causes of Hashimoto's disease(50:42) Top supplements for Hashimoto's patients(53:17) Connection between gut health and thyroid(55:12) Importance of self-awareness in thyroid healthRESOURCES:Dr. Izabella Wentz's FacebookDr. Izabella Wentz's YoutubeDr. Izabella Wentz's TikTokDr. Izabella Wentz's InstagramDr. Izabella Wentz's WebsiteGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best seller Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times best seller Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, and the Wall Street Journal best seller Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health. Her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, was released on April 18th, 2023See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1 in 4 children in the U.S. lives with a chronic health condition (e.g., asthma, obesity, diabetes, ADHD, etc.). Asthma: Affects ~6 million children (~8.4% of U.S. kids). Obesity (ages 2–19): ~21% are classified as obese — one of the highest rates in the developed world. Type 2 diabetes in children: Increasing rapidly, especially in adolescents. Most common among children of color. The U.S. consistently ranks near the bottom among high-income countries for Infant Mortality Rate. And yet, the U.S. spends more per child on health care than any other country, yet outcomes often lag behind. So does that sound like real "health" care to you? We have worse outcomes on infant mortality, obesity, and mental health and higher rates of hospitalization for preventable conditions and yet we pay MORE for those results? You know the old adage, you keep doing what you've always done and you'll keep getting what you always get. So is it time for a change? We sure think so. The BrainStim gang is discussing what real health for our children looks like - and what changes you can make to help the next generation be truly healthy. www.invisionchiropractic.com
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Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, a pioneer in the field of integrative and functional medicine.
Dr. Jeffrey Bland, a pioneer in the field of integrative and functional medicine, discusses his latest project, Big Bold Health, which focuses on immune system rejuvenation through natural products like HTB (Himalayan Tery Buckwheat) and high-quality fish oil. The conversation delves into the origins and benefits of functional medicine, the importance of diet and lifestyle in health, and the concept of making America healthy. Dr. Bland also shares insights into his journey and the influence of traditional medicine practices. Listeners are encouraged to explore more about functional medicine and Big Bold Health's unique offerings.
In this popular episode of She MD, Kim Kardashian joins us to talk about her battle with psoriasis, the most common autoimmune disease in the United States and a condition that can affect multiple systems of the body, not just the skin. To treat her psoriasis, Kim tried everything from topicals to lasers to sleeping in plastic wrap. Get all her tips and tricks for living with psoriasis and finding the right treatment to manage this challenging condition. Kim shares all her favorite routines when it comes to self-care, wellness, and fitness. Spoiler: Kim doesn't believe in cutting corners when it comes to working out! Kim reflects on her twenties, the family values that shaped who she is today, and how her prison reform work inspired to attend law school, following in her dad's footsteps.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Kim's Tips For Managing Psoriasis:Topical Treatments: Use steroid creams, either over-the-counter non-fluorinated or prescribed fluorinated steroids for more severe cases. Apply creams and consider saran wrapping affected areas overnight to enhance absorption and effectiveness.Light Therapy: Utilize ultraviolet light therapy. Consider home-based treatments like red light therapy, which may help manage symptoms.Systemic Medications: For more severe cases, consult with a healthcare provider about systemic treatments like biologics or immune suppressive drugs. Complete necessary medical tests before starting immune suppressive medications (e.g., testing for tuberculosis, hepatitis, and chest X-rays).Lifestyle Approaches: Stress can lead to psoriasis breakouts, so finding effective ways to manage it is crucial. Incorporate stress management techniques like yoga or meditation. Make sure to maintain a healthy diet and avoid known personal triggers, which may include certain foods or stressors.Regular Consultation and Monitoring: Regularly see a board-certified dermatologist for ongoing management and adjustments to your treatment plan. If joint pain or other systemic symptoms occur, get referrals to appropriate specialists such as rheumatologists.In This Episode: (00:00) Intro: Kim Kardashian discusses psoriasis experience(05:33) Understanding psoriasis: Types and symptoms explained(11:17) Diagnosing psoriasis: Challenges and differentiation(19:40) Treatment options: Topical and systemic approaches(26:58) Lifestyle factors and psoriasis management(36:48) Kim's openness about health challenges(39:43) Kim's self care routine & supplements(44:43) Five key tips for psoriasis patientsGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Kim Kardashian is a cultural trailblazer, actress, fashion icon, activist, entrepreneur, and devoted mother of four. She revolutionized the shapewear market with her cult-favorite brand SKIMS and has significantly transformed the beauty industry through her highly successful cosmetic and fragrance lines, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance. Beyond her business acumen, Kim is a powerful advocate for criminal justice reform and is currently pursuing a law degree. Her influence on contemporary culture is unparalleled, making her a defining figure of our time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Leah Pollak, CEO of Fundación del Saber, on how her organization is using tech and AI to tackle social challenges in Latin America. From offering full-ride scholarships in engineering to launching Thrive, an AI-powered women's health platform, Leah is reimagining what innovation means—by leading with empathy. This interview is part of the Milken Global Conference coverage by Mission Matters. Big thanks to the Milken Institute for inviting us to cover the conference. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi dive deep into the world of gut health with Hannah Kleinfeld, co-founder and COO of Omni-biotic US. They explore the intricate connections between gut microbiome, hormonal balance, and overall health. Hannah shares her personal journey from battling Lyme disease to revolutionizing probiotic solutions.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Dr. Hannah Kleinfeld's 5 Key Takeaways:Understand the gut-hormone connection: Get a comprehensive stool test to assess your gut healthAddress inflammation: Chronic gut inflammation can lead to systemic issues, including brain fog and fertility challenges.Choose targeted probiotics: Look for clinically-studied formulations addressing specific health needs. Choose a probiotic with multiple strains and proven efficacy like Omni-Biotic - Europe's #1 probiotic brand.Support gut health post-antibiotics: Replenish beneficial bacteria after antibiotic use to prevent long-term microbiome disruption.Consider lifestyle factors: Stress, diet, and environmental toxins all impact gut health.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:08) Lyme disease symptoms and diagnosis challenges(10:45) Omnibiotic: Targeted probiotics for gut health(15:29) Leaky gut and inflammation's widespread effects(20:46) Why probiotic supplements are necessary(26:31) Probiotic survival rates through digestion(32:03) Tailoring probiotics to individual health needs(37:35) Gut microbiome changes with agingRESOURCES:Omni Biotic WebsiteOmni Biotic InstagramGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Hannah Kleinfeld is the co-founder and COO of Omni-Biotic US. A Yale and Harvard graduate and certified health coach, Hannah first became passionate about gut health and functional medicine during her experience with Lyme disease in her early twenties. As a prominent voice in wellness and biohacking, she shares the latest clinical gut health research alongside her own healing journey, inspiring wellness lovers and biohackers worldwide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow speaks with menstrual health advocate Betina Hunt about the often-overlooked aspects of menstrual health. They discuss how diet, hygiene practices, and harmful chemicals in feminine products can impact women's health, including menstrual irregularities, adenomyosis, yeast infections, fibroids, and endometriosis.Betina emphasizes the importance of hydration, balanced nutrition, and exercise in maintaining both mental and menstrual health. Staying hydrated and consuming a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables are essential for overall well-being, while regular physical activity can help reduce menstrual cramps and fatigue.Betina and Gabrielle also address the harmful chemicals found in many feminine products and the risks associated with tampons, including toxic shock syndrome. Betina advocates for 100% cotton, chemical-free, and fragrance-free sanitary products, including her brand, "Reign."Education on menstrual health is crucial for empowering young women and combating stigma. Open discussions about menstruation can help normalize the topic and reduce fear and anxiety. Betina stresses the importance of sharing knowledge within communities to address health disparities, especially among Black and Brown women. Join us for this enlightening episode that aims to inform and empower!You can find Betina (updated 5/31/2025):On the web: https://youfirstcf.org/On Facebook (personal): https://www.facebook.com/betinamhuntOn Facebook (business): https://www.facebook.com/youfirstcfOn Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/betinahunt/On Instagram (business): https://www.instagram.com/youfirstcf/On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@betinahuntOn LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/betinahunt/On LinkedIn (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/youfirstcf/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mstennesseecaBetina has a feminine product company called "Reign," where she's selling 100% cotton, chemical-free, and fragrance-free pads and panty liners. Purchase them here: https://youfirstcf.org/shopBetina also has a book called "Period Power." Purchase it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0K6WF3xWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/-8HzfSJpn98Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/534571/widgets/61fc686d8d6665.90336120.htmlCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support Original date of episode: May 16, 2025
In this eye-opening episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Dr. Miles Madison, a leading periodontist and TikTok sensation. Dr. Madison delves into the intricacies of periodontal health, explaining the differences between dentists and periodontists. He discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy oral microbiome and its effects on systemic health. The conversation encompasses a broad range of topics, including gum disease, pregnancy-related oral health concerns, and the potential connection between oral bacteria and cognitive decline. From debunking toothpaste myths to explaining the impact of hormones on oral health, this episode is packed with practical advice for listeners of all ages.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com1MD: Visit 1MD.org, use code SHEMD, and enjoy 15% off your first order.Vionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Live Conscious: Head to LiveConscious.com and use code SHEMD for 15% off your first purchase.Myriad: Learn more about MyRisk with RiskScore at GetMyRisk.com Dr. Miles Madison's 5 Key Takeaways:Optimize Your Oral Microbiome: Support a healthy oral microbiome by using probiotic toothpaste and avoiding harsh antibacterial mouthwashes that kill beneficial bacteria.Prevent Gum Disease with Proactive Care: Prevent gum disease proactively with biannual dental cleanings, daily flossing, and antimicrobial mouthwash if recommended.Adjust Oral Care During Pregnancy: During pregnancy, boost calcium intake and get extra dental cleanings to combat pregnancy-related gingivitis.Combat Dry Mouth to Reduce Cavity Risk: Fight dry mouth and cavity risk by chewing xylitol gum, staying hydrated, and using a humidifier if needed.Protect Brain Health Through Oral Hygiene: Maintain a strict brushing and flossing routine to reduce inflammation linked to dementia risk. In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:36) Best toothpaste depends on your dental issues(10:36) Oral microbiome testing and targeted treatments(24:26) Bad breath: causes and effective treatments(29:24) Gum Recession: how it's different from gum disease(34:20) Gum disease: a silent but serious condition(37:08) Electric toothbrush vs manual toothbrush: which is best?(40:44) What's the best toothpaste to use?(42:30) Oral care changes needed during different life stages(50:31) What to do for dry mouth issues(54:30) Most important daily oral care habitsRESOURCES:Dr. Miles Madison Website : http://www.Beverlyhillsperio.comDr. Miles Madison TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@drmilesmadison?lang=enDr. Miles Madison Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drmilesmadison/?hl=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does health really mean? Is it the absence of symptoms? Or is it something deeper? In today's intriguing episode, the BrainStim Gang is discussing the journey of real health, or is it a destination? How do we judge our health - based on the choices we make or by the absence of symptons? Take a listen to learn more - and as always, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com for info!
Dr. Emalee Nelson Stone and host Elizabeth Emery discuss the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens' 131-game winning streak during the 1950s and how that impacted women's basketball today. Dr. Emalee Nelson Stone is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research and teaching interests lie at the intersection of sport, history, society, and culture. Specifically, her research examines the sporting experiences of American women. She has presented her work at numerous national and international academic conferences. Her writing can be found in various academic journals, including The International Journal of Sport History, Sport History Review, the Journal of Sport History, and The Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics. Recently, she served as a speaker and facilitator at the U.S. Soccer Federation's SheChampions Summit during the 2024 SheBelieves Cup. Currently, she is engaged in two book projects through Texas Tech University Press. The first project explores the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens' 131-game winning streak during the 1950s. The second project investigates the landscape of Texas collegiate women's sports during the 1970s within the context of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). She received a BA in Geography and MA in History from Texas Tech University, an MA in American Studies from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, and a PhD in Kinesiology from The University of Texas at Austin. Get involved and support the show directly at https://bit.ly/givetoHHSpodcast Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/ Sign up for Hear Her Sports newsletter at https://bit.ly/HHSnewsletterFollow Emalee on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emaleenelsonstone/ Find out more about Emalee at https://education.utexas.edu/faculty/emalee_nelson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Health is the one thing that you should not take for granted. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Steven Christian. He is a medical student and creator of Cütie Catcherz, an immersive program designed to make learning about your health an educational and entertaining experience. Steven explains all the features of this project, which includes a 60-page graphic novel, interactive activities, an AR helmet and more. We even chat about his current Kickstarter to help fund the project (see below). You will also hear about Steven's experiences playing division one college football. · Link to Steven's Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/B3xCu Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
Sabrina and Ryan met in 2010 while they were students in college at Wright State University. In 2015 they were married and a year later Dunham's Lawn Care was born. She graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Business from WSU and again in 2018 with a Master's degree in Health Education from The University of Cincinnati. Sabrina has always had a passion for entrepreneurship and today she shares that same passion with Ryan. Sabrina and Ryan work together to oversee the general operations of Dunham's Lawn Care.
In this episode of SHE MD, host Mary Alice Haney welcomes Vivian Tu, the financial literacy expert behind "Your Rich BFF." Vivian shares her journey from Wall Street to social media stardom, offering invaluable insights on women's financial empowerment. The conversation covers everything from negotiating salaries to teaching children about money. Vivian introduces her "STRIP Method" for building wealth and offers practical advice on investing, avoiding lifestyle creep, and changing money mindsets.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Timeline: Timeline is offering10% off your order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/SHEMD.Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Vionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.SleepMe: Visit www.sleep.me/SHEMD to get your Chilipad at 20% off with code SHEMD1MD: Visit 1MD.org, use code SHEMD, and enjoy 15% off your first order. Vivian Tu's 5 Key Takeaways:Secure Your Financial Foundation: Your Rich BFF, Vivian highlights that women should actively participate in their personal finances. The "STRIP Method" (Savings, Total debt, Retirement, Invest, Plan) provides a comprehensive approach to personal finance management. Smart Money Habits With Kids and Family: Involve teens in budgeting, investing basics, and college savings (e.g., 529 plans). Use allowances as teaching tools—split into Save/Spend/Give categories. Plan a "money date" with your partner to review finances together so you can establish your financial expectations as partners.Create Multiple Income Streams: Monetize skills (freelancing, consulting) or invest in rental properties/dividend stocks. Side hustles and passive income accelerate wealth and provide security.Invest Strategically for Long-Term Growth: Maximize retirement accounts (401(k), IRA) and invest in low-cost index funds or ETFs. Time is still on your side—compound growth works even in your 40s/50s.Plan Your Legacy Now: Draft a will, set up trusts, and discuss inheritance plans with family. Estate planning avoids legal battles and ensures your wealth benefits loved ones.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(01:24) Who is Your Rich BFF - Vivian Tu?(02:33) Vivian's journey from Wall Street to TikTok(05:33) Your Rich BFF Podcast: Networth and Chill(06:23) Women's underrepresentation in venture capital(09:20) Biggest financial lesson from Wall Street(11:35) Importance of choosing the right partner(19:46) Teaching children about financial literacy(24:09) Advice for women returning to the workforce(26:16) How to start investing with little money(27:45) The best thing Vivian learned from a guest on her podcast(28:30) The STRIP Method for financial success(36:30) Understanding and avoiding lifestyle creep(39:45) Rich people help each other succeedRESOURCES:Vivian Tu | Your Rich BFF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.richbff/?hl=enVivian Tu | Your Rich BFF TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@yourrichbff?lang=enYour Rich BFF YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/yourrichbffNetworth and Chill Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/networth-and-chill-with-your-rich-bff/id1676999261GUEST BIOGRAPHY:Vivian Tu is a former Wall Street trader turned financial educator, NYT bestselling author, and CEO of Your Rich BFF. With 8M+ followers, she's a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree making finance accessible through viral content, her chart-topping podcast Net Worth & Chill, and partnerships with brands like SoFi, Lululemon, and Adobe. Her debut book, RICH AF, was a 7-figure deal with Penguin Random House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's program, the dangers of blind spots in women's health care and solutions to correct education gaps. Then, advocating for the voiceless on the frontlines of care.
Are you old enough to remember when American health wasn't abysmal? And if you are, did you ever know children that were as sick as our kids are today? As of 2023, the CDC estimates that approximately 33% of U.S. adolescents aged 12–17 have prediabetes. 21.1% of U.S. youth aged 2–19 years are obese, up from 13.9% in 1999–2000! It's like our health has been on a crash course for a few decades, but is rapidly accelerating to a terrible end. Or is it? Have the American people finally realized the power they have in the food choices they make - causing a pendulum shift in our diet and nutrition? Suddenly many food manufacturers are removing dyes from their products, using natural ingredients instead of chemically produced or synthetically processed ingredients. This shift is bound to have a profound impact on our SAD (Standard American Diet) - and we are HERE for it! Take a listen to the BrainStim Gang discuss the current pendulum shift in today's episode! As always, for more information about neurologically based, InVision Chiropractic or Dr. Richard Aplin, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com.
In this powerful episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi welcome actress and filmmaker Embeth Davidtz. She shares her experience with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the importance of comprehensive screening and self-advocacy in women's health. The conversation explores women's health, career reinvention, and the power of pursuing passion projects later in life. Interestingly, Embeth Davidtz is also the director of "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight", a film adaptation of Alexandra Fuller's New York Times bestselling memoir, which is releasing this July 2025. Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SHEMD.Vionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Live Conscious: Head to LiveConscious.com and use code SHEMD for 15% off your first purchase. Embeth Davidtz's Key Takeaways:Consider Other Screening Methods: Women with a family history of breast cancer should consider additional screening methods like MRIs, even with normal mammogram results.Develop A Personalized Management Plan For Menopausal Symptoms: Breast cancer survivors like Embeth Davidtz can experience significant menopausal symptoms, requiring careful management and lifestyle adjustments.Engage in Creative Projects: Pursuing creative projects or volunteer work can provide a sense of purpose and improve mental health, especially for women in midlife transitions.Refine Your Leadership Approach: Effective leadership in male-dominated fields often requires women to balance assertiveness with diplomacy.Find Your Purpose, No Matter How Small: Whether it's making a movie or volunteering, doing something meaningful can lift you out of dark times.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:34) Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment experience(11:17) Importance of breast imaging and advocacy(20:30) How Embeth Davidtz dealt with menopause after breast cancer(22:30) Managing symptoms without hormone replacement(30:00) Embarking on a new creative journey(36:46) Learning to communicate and lead effectively(45:00) Finding purpose and making a differenceRESOURCES:Embeth Davidtz - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/embethdavidtz/GUEST BIOGRAPHY:Embeth Davidtz is an American-South African director, writer, producer, and actress with an illustrious career spanning decades in film and television. Recently, Davidtz made her directorial and screenwriting debut with DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT, based on Alexandra Fuller's bestselling memoir of the same name. The film follows Bobo, a young girl growing up on a Rhodesian farm against the backdrop of the Bush War the 1980s. Davidtz draws from her South African upbringing to authentically portray the harsh realities of being raised amid familial strife and apartheid. Following premieres at the Telluride, Toronto and Zurich film festivals last fall, the film received rave reviews. Variety praised Davidtz's debut “a masterclass in storytelling” and The Hollywood Reporter called the film “near perfection.” Shortly after, Sony Pictures Classics acquired the film, which will have its initial release in LA and NY on July 11, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The path for high school athletes seeking to play at the next level becomes more uncertain every year. The increasing complexity of college sports recruitment is matched only by the uncertainty of every other part of the application process. Amy and Mike invited college advisor Barb Smith to share answers about college admissions for the student athlete. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the primary mistake that student-athletes make when they go through the college selection process? What are common myths about the college selection process that trap student-athletes and their families? What changes in college sports have affected the college selection process for student-athletes in high school? How should these be navigated? How can families support their student-athletes in the college admissions process without adding too much pressure? What advice do you have for student-athletes and their families just starting the admissions process? MEET OUR GUEST Barb Smith is a former Division I college athlete, a 30-year former Division I college basketball coach, motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for all levels of leadership and teamwork. Having both played and coached at the college level, Barb knows that sports go beyond winning and losing. Having experienced the highs and lows and twists and turns both in sport and in life, Barb has learned the meaning of resilience. Her story is one of extreme highs, like winning conference championships and back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances, but also extreme lows, like not winning games or losing a player to spinal meningitis. Barb has shared these stories and others as she speaks on organizational principles, leadership, inclusivity, and team-building. Barb is the founder of Courtside Leadership, an organization that promotes leadership, teamwork, and team dynamics. She has authored Beyond the Talent: Profile of a Winning Team, which details some of her research in building successful teams. Most recently, Barb founded Find My Team, a startup company that partners with aspiring high school student-athletes, parents, and coaches and empowers them with the knowledge necessary to make the college athletic recruiting process a positive, proactive, and successful experience. Barb majored in Health Education at The Ohio State University and earned her MBA in Organizational Behavior at Iona College in New York. She coached women's basketball at Iona, Univ. of Colorado-Boulder, San Diego State, Univ of California-Berkeley, Univ. of Minnesota, Saint Louis University, and Illinois State. When not working, Barb enjoys family, nature, birding, cycling, traveling, attending sporting events, meeting new people, and playing with her two rescued greyhounds. Find Barb at barb@findmyteam.com or findmyteam.com. LINKS courtsideleadership.com Beyond the Talent: Profile of a Winning Team RELATED EPISODES DIVISION III AND IVY LEAGUE ATHLETIC RECRUITMENT MYTHS ABOUT TESTING AND COLLEGE SPORTS TEST SCORES AND THE NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.
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In this inspiring episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Mari Lllewelyn, founder of Bloom Nutrition and the host of The Pursuit of Wellness, a leading health and wellness podcast. Mari shares her inspiring journey of losing 90 pounds and transforming her life through a combination of fitness and nutrition. The conversation delves into Mari's experience with PCOS, her fertility journey, and the creation of her successful supplement brand. She also shares insights into building her company, Bloom Nutrition, and her mission to make health and wellness accessible to women.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Medtronic: For more information and to take the pledge to talk to your mother or a woman in your life about heart health, visit Alettertomymother.comCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.MidiHealth: You deserve to feel great. Book your virtual visit today at JoinMidi.comOpill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comSleepMe: Visit www.sleep.me/SHEMD to get your Chilipad at 20% off with code SHEMDDavid Protein: David is giving my listeners an exclusive offer – buy four cartons and get the fifth free at davidprotein.com/shemd Mari Llewellyn's 5 Key Takeaways:Embrace Your Wellness Journey – Wellness isn't one-size-fits-all. Take time to find what works for you, listen to your body, and embrace each step, big or small.Prioritize Mental Health – Mental health is just as important as physical health. Don't be afraid to seek support, set boundaries, and be open about your journey, whether it's navigating a diagnosis or building a new routine.Small Habits, Big Change – Change doesn't happen overnight. Focus on small, sustainable habits that, over time, lead to significant growth and transformation.Redefine Self-Care – Self-care isn't a luxury but a necessity. Find practical ways to incorporate it daily, from nourishing foods to mental breaks that support long-term resilience.Trust the Process – Whether it's personal goals, mental health, or even fertility journeys, trust in your unique process. There's strength in vulnerability and patience as you grow and adapt along the way.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:45) Mari Llewellyn's fitness journey(07:31) Understanding macronutrients and nutrition basics(15:15) Diagnosing PCOS and fertility journey(18:45) Trying to conceive and fertility workup(25:45) Mari's weight loss and business journey(27:37) Bloom supplements and greens powder(27:36) Mari's supplement routine and colostrum benefits(39:40) Five tips for improving women's healthRESOURCES:Mari Llewellyn's - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marillewellyn/Mari Llewellyn's - Podcast : https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofwellnesspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the NYS AHPERD A-Z Health and PE Podcast. In today's episode we will be discussing the robust and always evolving topic of technology in health and physical education.Joining us today is Dr. Ryan Fisk - a 20-year educator with experience as a graduate professor, K-12 director of technology, department chair, teacher, and coach. Ryan admires the ever-evolving edtech field and its intersection with health and physical education. Ryan is the associate editor and a reviewer for the AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice, and his research and publications have focused on student-centered environments, adult learning, flipped instruction, and generative AI in education. Ryan is the president of the NYS AHPERD technology section and past president of the Health Education section.
The AI cat is out of the bag - whether you're ready for it or not! So now the question becomes, how do we use it as a tool for your health? The BrainStim gang is tackling the topic of AI and your health - what are the implications for the future of healthcare at large, and how can you use it to make the most of your wellness journey? From lab results to action plans, AI holds a lot of opportunity for us as it pertains to our health - but can we trust it to steer is in the right direction? Take a listen to this thought-provoking episode.
What do Zumba and Greek dancing have to do with bone density? Why should you shave first and soak later? And who gets to decide whether you can have a hysterectomy for health reasons if you haven’t had kids yet? In this episode, Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health talks about whether diet and exercise can prevent dementia and what waist circumference has to do with healthy ageing. She also discusses how stomping, sleeping and strength training should all be part of the puzzle as you get older. We also talk about intermittent fasting and how cups of tea with your girlfriends could be just what the doctor ordered. And, is it possible to delay your ‘hormone window of chaos’? THE END BITS For more information on bone density Dr Sonia Davison recommends: Healthy Bones Australia For more information on fibroids Dr Mariam recommends: ask4ufe Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. All your health information is in the Well Hub. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriberCREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr MariamGuest: Dr Sonia DavisonSenior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha TannockAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Visit fentonandfenton.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this powerful episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi welcome Sarah Hoover, author of "The Mother Load: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood." Sarah shares her raw, emotional journey through postpartum depression, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness in motherhood. This eye-opening conversation delves into the often-overlooked challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Timeline: Timeline is offering10% off your order of MitopureGo to timeline.com/SHEMDCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Strivektin: Discover the Science Behind Great SkinOpill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comSleepMe: Visit www.sleep.me/SHEMD to get your Chilipad at 20% off with code SHEMDVionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Sarah Hoover's Key Takeaways:Monitor Your Emotional Well-Being After Childbirth: Recognize that postpartum depression can manifest in various ways, including irritability and detachment, not just sadness. Monitor your emotional state after childbirth and seek help if you experience persistent negative feelings.Address Past Trauma & Mental Health Before Pregnancy: Consider therapy or counseling to work through unresolved issues. This will help to improve birth experiences and postpartum outcomes.Advocate for Your Needs During Birth & Postpartum: Practice self-advocacy and clear communication with healthcare providers to ensure a positive birth experience. Prepare a list of your needs and preferences, and discuss them with your doctor before delivery.Engage Your Partner in Postpartum Mental Health Support: Involve your partner in prenatal appointments and discussions about postpartum care and emotional well-being.Advocate for Your Needs: Be open to medication options for managing mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. Discuss safe antidepressant options with your healthcare provider if you have a history of depression or anxiety.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:13) Sarah's pregnancy experience and initial expectations(08:18) Traumatic birth experience and postpartum depression(13:58) Dr. Aliabadi on recognizing postpartum depression signs(32:48) Sarah Hoover's journey to healing and second pregnancy(34:15) Importance of mental health in pregnancy(38:47) Sarah's positive second birth experience(44:10) Writing a book to help other women(51:02) Final thoughts on women's health advocacyRESOURCES:- Sarah Hoover's book: "The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood" : https://www.sarahhoover.com/the-motherload- Sarah Hoover's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sarahhoov/GUEST BIOGRAPHY:Sarah Hoover is a writer, cultural critic, and former Gagosian director whose work spans art, fashion, motherhood, and feminism. After earning degrees from NYU and Columbia, she built a career in the art world before turning to writing. Her essays on motherhood, identity, and cultural expectations have appeared in Vogue, The Strategist, and Harper's Bazaar. Her debut memoir, The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood (a January 2025 Belletrist Book Club pick), is a darkly funny, unfiltered critique of modern motherhood, praised by Oprah Daily as “a long overdue reality check.” Hoover also teaches at Barnard, co-founded the Accelerator Committee at American Ballet Theatre, and serves on the board of Art Production Fund. She's been featured in The New Yorker, The Cut, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and more. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two kids.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What do Zumba and Greek dancing have to do with bone density? Why should you shave first and soak later? And who gets to decide whether you can have a hysterectomy for health reasons if you haven’t had kids yet? In this episode, Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health talks about whether diet and exercise can prevent dementia and what waist circumference has to do with healthy ageing. She also discusses how stomping, sleeping and strength training should all be part of the puzzle as you get older. We also talk about intermittent fasting and how cups of tea with your girlfriends could be just what the doctor ordered. And, is it possible to delay your ‘hormone window of chaos’? THE END BITS For more information on bone density Dr Sonia Davison recommends: Healthy Bones Australia For more information on fibroids Dr Mariam recommends: ask4ufe Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. All your health information is in the Well Hub. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriberCREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr MariamGuest: Dr Sonia DavisonSenior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha TannockAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Dina dishes about how to spot signs of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, which health conditions put you at risk, and how to avoid social media myths, marketing ploys, and misinformation to make better decisions in food choices and eating habits.Mentioned in this episode:NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - https://ods.od.nih.gov/Episode 115. Dishing about Health Education - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/PvmqfgJOwUbYou can connect with Dina on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/) and check out her website at https://dishwithdina.com/.Check out our podcast in video format on DishWithDinaTV:https://www.youtube.com/user/DishWithDina?sub_confirmation=1Join our mailing list to stay connected, stay informed, receive exclusive offers, and be a part of the DishWithDina community:https://forms.gle/MzV7gVAPEsqEyEFH6If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others! You can also submit listener feedback or request to be a guest on a future episode by completing this form:https://forms.gle/EFYX7Gshbjx9cCKfA----DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this podcast is to entertain, educate, and inform, but it is not to be taken as medical advice. Please seek prompt, qualified medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician or health practitioner before starting a new fitness regimen, herbal therapy, or other self-directed treatment.
How can LGBTQ health outcomes improve? Why is LGBTQ health care important? What is inclusive LGBTQ patient care? Why is LGBTQ education important? Discussing how to provide culturally competent care to LGBTQ patients with recent AMA Foundation Excellence in LGBTQ Health Award Winner Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH, chief of MaineHealth Behavioral Health and chair of the Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi welcome Dr. Anna Lembke, a renowned expert on addiction and professor at Stanford University. Dr. Lembke discusses the concept of "Dopamine Nation" and how our modern world's constant pursuit of pleasure affects our brain chemistry and overall well-being. She delves into the neuroscience of dopamine addiction, the impact of digital media on our dopamine levels, and discusses strategies for managing addictive behaviors. The conversation covers topics ranging from social media addiction to substance abuse, offering insights into how individuals can reset their reward pathways and find balance in a world of constant stimulation.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Strivektin: Discover the Science Behind Great SkinOpill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comSleepMe: Visit www.sleep.me/SHEMD to get your Chilipad at 20% off with code SHEMDNutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SHEMDDavid's Protein: David is giving my listeners an exclusive offer – buy four cartons and get the fifth free at davidprotein.com/shemdAnna Lembke's Key Takeaways:Digital Detox: Set a daily timer for digital media usage. Start with a modest reduction and gradually decrease screen time over several weeks.30-Day Reset: Choose one addictive behavior (e.g., social media, video games, unhealthy snacking) and abstain completely for 30 days. Track your progress daily to maintain accountability.Embrace Discomfort: Incorporate short bursts of activities that challenge your comfort zone, like a 10-minute cold shower or a brisk 20-minute walk. These activities help regulate dopamine levels and reduce cravings.Journaling: Dedicate 5-10 minutes each day to journaling about your digital and non-digital consumption patterns. Note any triggers or situations that lead to addictive behaviors.Family Education: Schedule a family meeting to discuss the importance of balanced digital habits and healthy coping mechanisms. Share resources and create a supportive environment for everyone to practice moderation.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(01:25) Dr. Anna Lembke Introduction(02:35) Modern world's addiction to digital media(05:25) What Dopamine Addiction does to your Brain?(09:48) Dopamine addiction and social media's impact to our children(18:35) Genetic factors and parental advice(22:31) Drug addiction and societal approaches(24:40) Benefits of a 30-day dopamine fast(33:27) Hormesis: Using discomfort to reset dopamine(35:27) Parkinson's, dopamine, and potential treatments(37:42) ADHD and its relationship to dopamine(38:36) Starting addiction recovery with data collectionRESOURCES:Dopamine Nation - Anna Lembke's Book: https://www.annalembke.com/GUEST BIOGRAPHY:Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she is the author of more than a hundred peer-reviewed publications, has testified before the United States House of Representatives and Senate, and has served as an expert witness in federal and state opioid litigation. She is an internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education.In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016), highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic (Zuger, 2018). Dr. Lembke appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives. Her book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton/Penguin Random House, August 2021) was an instant New York Times and Los Angeles Times bestseller, has been translated into more than 35 languages, and explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world. Her just released Dopamine Nation Workbook provides a step-by-step guide for dopamine fasting, full of interactive exercises and practical tips for finding balance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this highlight episode of SHE MD, hosts Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney explore the crucial role of nutrition in women's health to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Featuring insights from various experts and renowned guests such as Khloe Kardashian, Dr. Sarah Berry, Dr. Will Cole, Micaela Riley, and more. The episode covers topics ranging from PCOS management to intuitive eating, providing listeners with a comprehensive look at how food choices affect overall well-being.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH SPECIAL KEY TAKEAWAYS:Eat whole foods: Replace ultra-processed items with fresh, unpackaged optionsEat the rainbow: Aim for 30 different plant-based foods weekly for nutrient diversityPrioritize protein and fiber: Focus on these nutrients to support metabolism and satietyEmbrace frozen produce: Stock up on frozen fruits and vegetables for convenience and nutritionPractice intuitive eating: Tune into hunger cues and eat mindfully without restrictionAdjust for life stages: Tailor nutrition as you age, especially during menopauseStrength train: Incorporate resistance exercises to maintain muscle and bone healthFind joy in food: Remember, eating should be pleasurable, not just functionalIN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Intro(01:07) Nutrition's impact on health and wellness(06:47) Non-restrictive approach to nutrition and eating(09:29) Eating the rainbow for dietary diversity(13:27) Nutrition advice for menopause and aging(15:58) Actionable tips for better nutrition habitsRESOURCES:OVII website: ovii.comSHE MD Instagram: @shemdpodcastSHE MD website: shemdpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textIn this powerful episode recorded live at the Winthrop Market, Joey Pinz welcomes Joel Chudnow, a 78-year-old natural hygiene educator with 36 years of experience and a story that's as inspiring as it is practical. Joel opens up about his battle with psoriatic arthritis, the dismissive treatment he received from the traditional medical system, and how that moment became the turning point in his life.Rather than settle for pharmaceuticals, Joel chose the path of education and empowerment. He's since taught at Hillsborough Community College and hosted 923 radio shows featuring holistic health experts from the Tampa Bay area. Joel shares his wellness pillars—meditation, movement, hydration, and gratitude—and how he uses them to maintain health and help others do the same.The episode also touches on trauma recovery, mental wellness, and how acupuncture has supported his healing after Hurricane Milton left him displaced. Joel's motto is clear: focus on gaining health, not losing weight. If you want a dose of hard-earned wisdom, this is your episode. ✅ Top 3 Highlights:
In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney & Dr. Thais Aliabadi welcome Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES & Jessica Jones, MS, RD, CDCES, registered dietitian nutritionists and certified diabetes care specialists. They discuss their telehealth platform, Diabetes Digital, designed to help women manage and prevent diabetes through virtual nutrition counseling. The conversation covers various aspects of diabetes, including its types, risk factors, and management strategies.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Ollie: Visit https://ollie.com/SHEMD today for 60% off your first box ofmeals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThemSleepMe: Visit www.sleep.me/SHEMD to get your Chilipad at 20% off with code SHEMDOpill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comStrivektin: Discover the Science Behind Great SkiniRestore: Reverse hair loss with @irestorelaser and get $625 off with code shemd at https://www.irestorelaser.com/SHEMD! #irestorepodMedronic: For more information and to take the pledge to talk to your mother or a woman in your life about heart health, visit Alettertomymother.com Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez's Key Takeaways:You don't have to wait until things are “bad enough” to get support: Preventative care is powerful. Whether you're newly diagnosed or just want to feel better in your body, it's okay to seek help now.Take a 10-minute walk after meals: Incorporate a brief walk after your largest meal to help manage blood sugar levels.Virtual care can be deeply personal and community-centered: Diabetes Digital is designed to be flexible, culturally competent, and shame-free — because healthcare should meet you where you are.Balance your meals: Ensure each meal includes carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and healthy fats for optimal blood sugar control.Incorporate strength training: Engage in strength training exercises 2-3 times a week to maintain muscle mass and improve insulin sensitivity.In This Episode: (00:00) Intro (01:19) Introducing Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones(02:17) Origins of Food Heaven and Diabetes Digital(06:26) Food access and physical activity barriers(10:44) Differences between type 1 and 2 diabetes(23:01) Introducing carbs in a balanced way(27:15) Intermittent fasting and diabetes management(28:48) Protein and exercise with GLP1 medications(31:30) Menopause and blood sugar management(43:24) Barriers for women of color entrepreneurs(47:30) How to access Diabetes Digital servicesRESOURCES:Diabetes Digital Website: https://diabetesdigital.co/Diabetes Digital Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/diabetesdigitalco/Food Haven Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diabetesdigitalco/Diabetes Digital Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@diabetesdigital.coDiabetes Digital Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2xRnLYs57KNAjIpBCrk9WNGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones are nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. With over a decade of clinical experience, they have helped thousands of individuals improve their relationship with food and achieve better health outcomes. Wendy and Jessica are the co-founders of Diabetes Digital, an insurance-covered telehealth platform designed for women of diverse backgrounds to manage and prevent diabetes through 1:1 virtual nutrition counseling. Through their previous work with Food Heaven, Wendy and Jess have made a lasting impact on nutrition and wellness, promoting healthier relationships with food and inclusive health education.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.