Podcasts about health research institute

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new cabinet this week, but he won't be unveiling a budget this year — a move that drew plenty of criticism from his opponents. Newly appointed Industry Minister Melanie Joly joins The House to discuss the decision and weighs in on the new government's other economic priorities. Then, two Hill watchers offer their takes on whether Carney's cabinet picks deliver on his promise for change.Plus, weeks after the election, dramatic recounts are still underway in a handful of ridings, and those results could shake up the House of Commons even further. An elections expert explains what's happening and whether the flip-flopping risks undermining confidence in elections.Finally, measles cases are rising in some parts of the country and provinces are under fire for not doing enough to keep the public better informed. Two doctors talk to Catherine Cullen about what can happen when politics and a deadly disease collide.This episode features the voices of:Melanie Joly, Minister of IndustryShannon Proudfoot, writer for The Globe and Mail's Ottawa bureauPaul Wells, author and podcasterHolly Ann Garnett, associate professor of the Royal Military College of CanadaDr. James Talbot, former Chief Medical Officer of Health for AlbertaDr. Kumanan Wilson, Chief Scientific Officer of Bruyère Health Research Institute

We hear your stories planning for end of life care and comfort and we hear from Dr. Daniel Kobewka an internal medicine doctor at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa and a researcher with the Bruyère Health Research Institute and we hear from Rabbi Dr. Rena Arshinoff, a hospital chaplain with Baycrest in North York and expert in palliative care. 

In this episode with Karen McCreesh, we explore shoulder pain and what patients really want. We discuss:The mismatch between what patients want and what clinicians think they needRole of pain and how to explain this to patientsRole of group exercise for those not improving with individual exercisesProf McCreesh is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapy educator, researcher, clinician, and sonographer. She is a Professor in Physiotherapy at the School of Allied Health at the University of Limerick, Ireland. She has an extensive track record in shoulder pain research, with a multitude of peer reviewed publications in leading journals. She has been awarded over €1.7m in research funding and leads a team of 3 PhD and 2 post doctoral researchers within the Health Research Institute at UL.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

The University of KwaZulu-Natal, in partnership with the KZN Premier's Office, are briefing the media on the latest HIV cure research. Led by Professor Thumbi Ndungu, this groundbreaking trial Africa's first shows 20% of participants remain off antiretroviral therapy and are still virally suppressed after 18 months. The trial tested combination immunotherapy, boosting the immune system to control HIV without lifelong medication. Scientists say these findings could revolutionize future HIV treatments. Presented at a major U.S. conference, this research puts Africa at the forefront of global HIV cure efforts. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Professor Thumbi Ndungu - from UKZN and Africa health research institute

Parenting is challenging, but adding a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis brings unique obstacles. In this episode, co-host Eileen shares her journey of raising a child while managing RA, from coping with fatigue and pain to adjusting expectations. She's joined by her 12-year-old son, Jacob, who offers his perspective on growing up with a parent who has a chronic illness. Together, they discuss the struggles, unexpected lessons, and ways they support each other. Whether you're a parent navigating chronic illness or looking to understand its impact on families, this episode offers insight, advice, and encouragement. Donate to Support the Show: www.aiarthritis.org/donate Episode Highlights: Eileen shares her journey of parenting with RA, from early diagnosis to raising a preteen. The biggest struggles of parenting with chronic illness, including fatigue, guilt, and daily challenges. Jacob's perspective on having a parent with RA and how it has shaped his life. The unexpected positives—how chronic illness has taught Jacob responsibility, independence, and empathy. Practical tips for parents with chronic illness, including self-care, communication, and asking for help. Links & Resources Volunteer with AiArthritis : https://bit.ly/AiArthritisVolunteerApp   Connect with our Cohost: Eileen Davidson is a rheumatoid arthritis patient advocate from Vancouver Canada. She volunteers with the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board and the Canadian Institute of Health Research - Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis patient engagement research ambassador, among others. When not advocating she is writing about her experience with arthritis through Creaky Joints, Healthline, Chronic Eileen or can be found being a mom to her son Jacob.   Connect with Eileen: Twitter: @ChronicEileen   Follow AiArthritis on all social media platforms @IFAiArthritis Sign up for our Monthly AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show newsletter! HERE    

A University of Limerick research project examining e-bike usage has shown how they could change transport behaviours, improve health, reduce environmental impact and be “a plausible car replacement.” We discuss further with Professor James Green, lead investigator at I-Cycle at UL's School of Allied Health and Health Research Institute.

A University of Limerick research project examining e-bike usage has shown how they could change transport behaviours, improve health, reduce environmental impact and be “a plausible car replacement.” We discuss further with Professor James Green, lead investigator at I-Cycle at UL's School of Allied Health and Health Research Institute.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole revisits a past episode featuring a conversation with the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. In their conversation, Her Honour talks about the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence and its past recipients, as well as what excites her about books written and published in British Columbia. Wendy Cocchia, was recently sworn in as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. ABOUT THE GUEST: The Honourable Janet Austin was sworn-in as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on April 24, 2018. Prior to this appointment, she spent 15 years as Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro Vancouver, one of the province's largest and most diversified non-profits. There she oversaw operations delivering services to tens of thousands of people annually at more than 40 locations. Raised in Alberta, Her Honour spent her early career in public sector roles in Calgary, working in regional planning and public consultation and communications for the provincial government. She eventually moved to British Columbia, where she began working with BC Housing and discovered her passion and aptitude for public office. Prior to joining the YWCA, Her Honour served as Executive Director of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, and actively volunteered for many organizations in commitment to helping improve the lives of others, as well as serving on various boards ranging from Translink to the Women's Health Research Institute. Her Honour is Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia and was invested as a Member of the Order in 2016. As Lieutenant Governor, she has identified three key themes for her mandate: the promotion of diversity and inclusion, democracy and civic engagement, and Reconciliation. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole the Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen. Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

A series of interviews with presenters and participants at the Music and Health Research Institute's annual conference at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. This episode serves as an introduction to the ongoing work of institute members in the field of Music and Health research and practice.  Lucas Marchand (Interviewer, Post-production, Content generation, Producer)Learn more: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/music-health 0:02 | Host introduction.0:29 | Interview with Dr. Jane Gosine of Memorial University 2:15 | Interveiw with Ludovic Dubé4:34 | Interview with Dr. Chi Lo of Singwell9:45 | Interview with Dr. Erin Parks of Lotus Centre14:15 | Interview with Cory Butler of Zamar MusicOriginal music written and recorded by Lucas Marchand 

-How does vaping affect your lungs? Guest: Dr. Ajitha Thanabalasuriar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at McGill University -What are the strange blobs washing ashore in NewFoundland? Guest: Dr. Hilary Corlett, Marine Microplastics Specialist at Memorial University -Will Paul Bernardo get parole? Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety -Is the healthcare system falling short on menopause treatment? Guest: Dr. Lori Brotto, Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UBC -Will Trump's criminal cases impact his presidency? Guest: Lawrence Douglas, Professor of Law at Amherst College -Is there a deeper meaning to coincidences? Guest: Stephen Osborne, Founder of Arsenal Pulp Press, Co-Founder of Geist Magazine, and Author of “The Coincidence Problem” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Dr. Erin Parkes, Founder and Executive Director of the Lotus Centre for Special Music Education. She is here to talk about her work with Adaptive Concerts, which are performances that are adapted for neurodivergent audiences that may respond differently to stimuli, and especially music. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Erin Parkes holds a Ph.D. in music education from McGill University, where she researched how to train studio music teachers to work with students with autism. In 2012, Dr. Parkes founded Lotus Centre for Special Music Education, a charitable organization committed to providing access to music education for people with exceptionalities. In addition to her role at Lotus Centre, Dr. Parkes is an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa, where she is also a principal researcher at the Music and Health Research Institute. Dr. Parkes presents at conferences and guest lectures internationally on teaching music to students with exceptionalities and other issues in music education. MORE INFORMATION ON ADAPTIVE CONCERTS: www.lotuscentre.net https://nac-cna.ca/en/stories/story/a-musical-experience-for-autistic-children https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/series/the-music-circle https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1321103X231214113 https://xeniaconcerts.com/

A series of interviews with presenters and participants at the Music and Health Research Institute's annual conference at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. This episode serves as an introduction to the ongoing work of institute members in the field of Music and Health research and practice.  Lucas Marchand (Interviewer, Post-production, Content generation, Producer)Learn more: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/music-health0:02 | host introduction.0:45 | Interview with Kayla Carter of Xenia Concerts https://xeniaconcerts.com/ 4:37 | Interview with Carlotte Gagnon of Opéra de Montréal's Opera Impact Program https://www.operademontreal.com/en/outreach-and-education 7:26 | Interview with Dr. Carol Wiebe of Radical Connections https://www.radicalconnections.ca/ 10:39 | Interview with Nicola Oddy https://nicolaoddy.com/ 14:02 | Interview with Diane Kolin of Arts Ably https://www.artsably.com/ Original music written and recorded by Lucas Marchand 

In this episode of AiArthritis Voices 360, co-hosts Leila and Eileen discuss a project focused on organizing essential resources for patients navigating the AiArthritis journey, from undiagnosed symptoms to remission. They share their personal experiences living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, exploring the complexities of managing chronic illness and the challenges of early diagnosis. Tune in to learn about AiArthritis's new online social community and how you can contribute your story and help develop more resources for patients. This episode is perfect for patients and caregivers seeking guidance and support on their health journey.   Share your ideas on resources that we can add to the patient journey by emailing us at info@aiarthritis.org, submit your patient story on each different section of the patient journey and join our online social community! Episode Highlights A breakdown of the six stages of the patient journey and how resources are organized. Personal stories from Leila and Eileen on living with AiArthritis diseases. The importance of early diagnosis and how it affects long-term outcomes. Strategies for caregiver support and understanding comorbidities. Learn how to contribute your story or join the new AiArthritis social community. Resources & Links: Check out our patient resources: www.aiarthritis.org/patientjourney Volunteer with AiArthritis : https://bit.ly/AiArthritisVolunteerApp Donate to Support the Show: https://www.aiarthritis.org/donate  Follow AiArthritis on all social media platforms @IFAiArthritis Sign up for our Monthly AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show newsletter! HERE     Connect with our Co-Hosts:   Leila is the Health Education Manager at the International Foundation for AiArthritis. She is a person living with Lupus and Sjögren's disease. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity in health education and meeting individuals where they are at in order to learn in a way that resonates with them.    Connect with Leila: Tiktok: @Lupuslifestyle.lei   Eileen is a rheumatoid arthritis patient advocate from Vancouver Canada. She volunteers with the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board and the Canadian Institute of Health Research - Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis patient engagement research ambassador, among others. When not advocating she is writing about her experience with arthritis through Creaky Joints, Healthline, Chronic Eileen or can be found being a mom to her son Jacob.   Connect with Eileen: ChronicEileen

How can we all benefit from mindfulness in our sexual lives?Episode en anglais (vous pouvez retrouver la vidéo et les sous-titres en Français sur Youtube)Dr. Lori Brotto holds a Canada Research Chair in women's sexual health. She is the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute in Canada and is a registered psychologist providing sex therapy to people of all genders.In this episode, you will learn:-What mindfulness is and how it can improve your sexual wellness-How to implement it into your daily life-How to begin incorporating it into your sex life-Is fantasizing being in the present moment?-How to involve your partner-Is mindfulness suitable for everyone?@drloribrotto www.loribrotto.comPleasure : série netflixMon compte instagram : @camilleparlesexe -/- mon site internet : www.camillebataillon.com

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Lori Brotto; Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Registered Psychologist and Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of BC and Principal Investigator in the HER-BC Research Study on Midlife Women and Menopause to discuss:The impacts of perimenopause/menopause on midlife women The lack of current researchAims of the HER-BC Research Study on Midlife Women and Menopause:To describe the health experiences and behaviours of midlife women (aged 39-60)Impacts on QOL and ADLS including caregiving and workHealth-seeking experiences and behaviours The barriers to obtaining care Ways this data may be used:Demonstrate that care providers require more trainingInform insurance providers Improve health care Eligibility criteria: Between the ages of 39 to 60Residents of BC; andAssigned female at birthIdentify as a woman or gender diverse or transVisit the study website here: https://whri.org/our-initiatives/her-bc/Support the show

In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, our very special guest is Dr. Lori Brotto. Dr. Brotto shares advice and tips on how to have better sex during perimenopause. Sexual health and well-being are part of our overall physical, mental and emotional health and is therefore important to overall holistic wealth. As a matter of fact, there are very practical ways of integrating your sex and relationship goals as part of your overall holistic wealth. Navigating perimenopause is a transformative journey that transcends the physiological changes experienced by women; it significantly influences the holistic wealth of individuals. Holistic Wealth extends beyond mere financial prosperity, encompassing emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Perimenopause, often accompanied by a myriad of physical symptoms and emotional shifts, demands a holistic approach to navigate its complexities. Addressing the challenges of perimenopause requires more than just medical interventions; it necessitates a deep understanding of how hormonal fluctuations impact overall well-being. By embracing holistic wealth practices, individuals can navigate this transitional phase with resilience, focusing on mental and emotional health, nurturing physical vitality, and fostering fulfilling connections. Recognizing the interconnectedness of hormonal health and holistic wealth underscores the importance of a comprehensive, well-rounded approach to well-being, empowering individuals to thrive holistically during this significant life transition. Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is also the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute—one of only three institutes in Canada devoted to advancing research in women's health and maintains an active practice as a Registered Psychologist. Dr. Brotto was recently featured in the Netflix series The Principles of Pleasure and is the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and the forthcoming The Better Sex through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire. Through her numerous treatment studies, Dr. Brotto has taught women how to practice the present moment, and non-judgmental awareness to cultivate desire and sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness meditation trains the brain to stay in the here and now, and not get trapped in the allure of distractions and negative self-judgement. Skills such as mindfulness teach the brain to connect more completely with the body, allowing the practitioner to experience all of the sensations of sex. In this podcast episode, we will discuss several reasons for sexual problems during perimenopause such as fatigue, stress, hormonal changes, multi-tasking and previous trauma as well as long-standing myths about sexuality. We will walk you through effective strategies to make your sexual health an important part of your overall holistic wealth. In the NEW Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, there are many strategies throughout to help you master the “Art of Recovery From Disruption”. Tune in to listen to this episode of the Holistic wealth podcast with Keisha Blair. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. By Keisha Blair Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire By Dr. Lori Brotto --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keisha-blair/support

In this exciting two-part series of the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, our very special guest is Dr. Lori Brotto. Dr. Brotto shares advice and tips on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and revitalize sexual intimacy. Sexual health and well-being are part of our overall physical, mental and emotional health and is therefore important to overall holistic wealth. Dr. Brotto, the Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health, provides strategies to revitalize intimacy during perimenopause, so you can reclaim and redefine your connection with your body and your partner, fostering a holistic sense of well-being. Join us as we delve into the often overlooked and misunderstood phase of perimenopause, where Dr. Brotto sheds light on the signs and symptoms, including crucial insights into hormonal changes like estrogen fluctuations. This enlightening conversation will empower you with knowledge, helping you navigate this transitional period with grace and understanding. Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is also the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute—one of only three institutes in Canada devoted to advancing research in women's health and maintains an active practice as a Registered Psychologist. Dr. Brotto was recently featured in the Netflix series The Principles of Pleasure and is the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and the forthcoming The Better Sex through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire. Through her numerous treatment studies, Dr. Brotto has taught women how to practice the present moment, and non-judgmental awareness to cultivate desire and sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness meditation trains the brain to stay in the here and now, and not get trapped in the allure of distractions and negative self-judgement. Skills such as mindfulness teach the brain to connect more completely with the body, allowing the practitioner to experience all of the sensations of sex. In this podcast episode, we will discuss several reasons for sexual problems during menopause such as stress, multi-tasking and previous trauma as well as long-standing myths about sexuality such as sexual desire should be spontaneous. walk you through effective strategies to make your sexual health an important part of your overall holistic wealth. In the NEW Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, there are many strategies throughout to help you master the “Art of Recovery From Disruption”. Tune in to listen to this episode of the Holistic wealth podcast with Keisha Blair. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. By Keisha Blair Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire By Dr. Lori Brotto --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keisha-blair/support

GUEST: Joseph Ting, MBBS, MPH, MD(Res), DRCOG, MRCPCH, FRCPC (Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)Staff Neonatologist, Alberta Health Services (Edmonton Zone)Variety, the Children's Charity and the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation Pediatric Clinical Research Professor, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Care, Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children's Health Research Institute, University of AlbertaAssociate Director, Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ), Canadian Neonatal NetworkCo-chair, Nosocomial Infection Group, EPIQ, Edmonton, AlbertaBiography: Dr. Ting is a clinician investigator, committed to improving neonatal health. As a Staff Neonatologist, he provides care for high-risk infants born at the threshold of viability, those with congenital heart diseases, and those requiring surgical intervention and multidisciplinary care.  He completed his medical school training and pediatric residency at University of Hong Kong (HKU) and its affiliated teaching hospitals in 1998 and 2006, respectively. He also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Infectious Diseases (2007) and a Master of Public Health (Medical Statistics, 2009). In 2013, he completed his Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, during which time he went to the University of Toronto for 6 months to receive further training in Targeted Neonatal Echocardiograph. He has also completed his MD (research) degree in neonatal infection and antimicrobial stewardship in 2021. Upon completion of his fellowship in 2013, he was hired as Staff Neonatologist at British Columbia Women's Hospital at Vancouver. In 2017, he was promoted to Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UBC, and then recruited to University of Alberta as the tenured associate professor with endowed professorship (Variety, the Children's Charity and the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation Pediatric Clinical Research Professor) in 2021.This podcast is sponsored by Sanofi

Xanax and other benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are often prescribed to treat symptoms like agitation, anxiety, and depression in people living with dementia. Yet, these drugs come with significant side effects and safety concerns, especially for older adults living with dementia. The Women's Age Lab's Dr. Paula Rochon and Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher join Being Patient Live Talks to discuss why these medications are prescribed and what treatment alternatives they recommend. Rochon is the founding director of Women's Age Lab, a geriatrician, and a senior scientist at Women's College Hospital and ICES. She chairs the Canadian Institutes for Health Research Institute of Aging Advisory Board to support research and promote healthy aging across Canada. Rochon is committed to the development of trainees and new investigators in aging research and making valuable contributions to our future understanding of aging. Her team has won prestigious research awards, and published in peer-reviewed academic journals, disseminating key learnings and important findings from their research projects. Reppas-Rindlisbacher is a trainee with the Women's Age Lab at the Women's College Research Institute. She currently works as a geriatrician whilst completing her PhD in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Care Research at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto. Her research aims to better understand how delirium care differs depending on sociodemographic factors such as gender, income, language, and recent immigrant status. Watch this live talk to learn more about benzodiazepines, why they are prescribed, and alternative treatments for people living with dementia. Read the Article: https://www.beingpatient.com/benzodiazepines-and-dementia/ ___ If you loved watching this Live Talk, visit our website to find more of our Alzheimer's coverage and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Lisa is joined by Zen Honeycut, the Founding Executive Director of the non-profit, Moms Across America, a National Coalition of Unstoppable Moms with the motto "Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids." Moms Across America's leaders created over 1,000 community events in all 50 states to raise awareness about GMOs, toxins in the food supply, and other environmental issues that pose risk to the health of our families. The organization's mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. Zen Honeycutt and Moms Across America initiated the first glyphosate testing in America and successfully petitioned Costco to remove Roundup from their shelves. She is the author of UNSTOPPABLE, Transforming Sickness and Struggle into Triumph, Empowerment, and Celebration of Community, the director of a short film called “Communities Rising” and the co-founder of the recently launched program called “The Neighborhood Food Network” whose mission is to create a parallel food system, one street at a time.Extensive Testing on 21 of the Nation's Most Popular Fast Food Brands Reveals Alarming Levels of Toxins and Limited Nutritional Value (Fast food brands are also suppliers for school lunches) Out of growing concern for skyrocketing levels of chronic illness, mental health issues, violence, behavior and learning disorders, and autism in American children, Moms Across America, a national educational nonprofit, has initiated a Fast Food Testing Program to test for potential toxins in one of our nation's most iconic, go-to nutritional sources- the fast food restaurant. Fast food is consumed by eight-five million Americans each day. Furthermore, many chains are suppliers of school lunches, thirty million of which are served daily to children. For millions of under privileged children, these meals are their only access to a full meal. To further investigate the status of a major source of food and nutrition for children as well as adults in America, Moms Across America commissioned extensive testing on 21 of the country's most popular fast food brands (The 21 brands include the top 20 highest grossing brands as rated by the QSR50, in addition to In-N-Out Burger, which is ranked #33). In all, forty-two samples of fast food meals gathered from 21 locations nationwide were tested by the Health Research Institute. All 21 brands were tested for the most widely used herbicide in the world, glyphosate, 203 agrochemicals, 160 heavy metals, PFAS, phthalates, and mineral content. The top ten brands were additionally tested for 106 commonly used veterinary drugs and hormones, Vitamin B's and calories. Two types of samples- three to four meals of each type- from each of 21 locations across the United States were shipped to the Health Research Institute in their original packaging, untouched and frozen. At the invitation of the Senate Agriculture Committee, results of the Fast Food Testing Program were shared at a congressional briefing on food toxicity in school lunches this October 17 in Washington, DC.Moms Across America (MAA) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower mothers and others with actions and solutions to create healthy communities. Their motto is “Empowered Moms, Healthy Kids”. The national coalition of mothers is dedicated to ensuring that the food we eat and feed our families is safe and healthy, with an emphasis on eliminating GMOs and glyphosate, the key ingredient in Roundup herbicide, from our food supply. A powerhouse activist organization, MAA reaches as many as more than four million followers on social media each month and millions in person with local events across the country. Among its many successes, the group is responsible for having initiated the first-ever glyphosate testing in tap water, urine, and breast milk in 2013. And it was their petition that convinced Costco to stop selling Roundup in their stores.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5948889/advertisement

Tara Health Foundation promotes health, well-being and opportunity for women and girls by strategically investing their financial and human capital in innovative, evidence-informed programs.Ruth Shaber, M.D., founder & president of Tara Health Foundation, started her career in 1990 as an obstetrician and gynecologist at the Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center. She served as chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1997 to 2003 and spent six years as director of Women's Health for the Northern California division of Kaiser Permanente. She is the founder of the Women's Health Research Institute in Kaiser Permanente's Northern California region. Ruth was medical director at the Kaiser Permanente Care Management Institute (CMI) from 2007 to 2012. At CMI she worked with Kaiser Permanente's regional and national leaders to apply the best evidence-based and successful systems approaches to create reliable clinical performance. Ruth is the co-founder and board chair of Rhia Ventures, a group of foundations and investors that collaborate to bring new types of capital and enterprise to the field of reproductive health in the United States. She is also a board member at the Women of the World Endowment and Toniic. She received her B.A. from Yale University and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania.Robyn Russell is the Senior Director of the Gender Diverse Investing Collective at Tara Health Foundation. She consults on projects aimed at driving systemic change for women and communities of color. She currently leads an initiative with the Tara Health Foundation and Women of the World Endowment to put more capital in the hands of women to increase returns and drive economic growth. She also works with the DC Primary Care Association (DCPCA) on innovative approaches to improve the health and well-being of low-income women of color. Contact: robynrussell@tarahealthfoundation.orgElevate Your Brand is the #1 marketing podcast for entrepreneurs and “wantreprenuers” looking for insider tips and secrets from the most exciting new and growing brands in Los Angeles and the US at large. Each week, entrepreneurial special guests join Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of award-winning marketing agency Elevate My Brand, to discuss the marketing failures and successes that have brought their brands to the next level. Learn from real-life experiences and be inspired by leaders in your industry about how smart digital and experiential marketing can elevate your brand.

Welcome to Episode 8 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today's episode is a continuation of our Race, Healing, & Joy Series. During this series, I will engage Reproductive Justice leaders to spotlight KHA's Race, Healing & Joy initiative and share preliminary insights gathered through more than 40 conversations (including interviews, circles of accountability, and an in-person convening).I am excited to welcome Dr. Ruth Shaber, Founder and President of the Tara Health Foundation as our guest.Meet Dr. Ruth Shaber:Dr. Ruth Shaber created the Tara Health Foundation in 2014 after more than two decades working on the frontlines of women's health care. After founding the Women's Health Research Institute at Kaiser Permanente, she committed to building a foundation that would apply the principles of evidence-based medicine and science to philanthropy. Prior to founding Tara Health, Dr. Shaber read Impact Investing: Transforming How We Make Money While Making a Difference for, which inspired her to deploy the full potential of the foundation's philanthropic capital, committing 100% of its assets to its core mission of identifying and supporting innovative solutions that improve the health and well-being of women and girls.  This commitment means all of Tara Health's investments -- including grants, public equities and private equities -- are aligned with our mission. The foundation is dedicated to furthering the health and well-being of women in the United States. Listen in as Ruth shares:How her identity as a Physician has informed her work and philanthropic effortsThe shifts that the Tara Health Foundation has undergone in terms of racial equity and better serving the community.How she "bounces back" when she "gets it wrong".The people that ground and inspire her every dayWhat she wants people to think, feel, or know as they go deeper into their commitment of Racial Equity and PhilanthropyLearn more and connect with Dr. Ruth Shaber:Website: Tara Health FoundationLinkedIn: Dr. Ruth Shaber, MDHi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. In this role, she is focused on developing safe, effective, and accessible treatments to address highly prevalent sexual concerns in women. She is especially interested in equity issues and as such has increasingly focused on digital health technologies to ensure that more women have access to treatments.Dr. Brotto is also the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute—one of only three institutes in Canada devoted to advancing research in women's health.  In this role she supports nearly 500 members across the province to collectively advance our knowledge in all domains of women's health.Given the known barriers that women experience in getting accurate health information, Dr. Brotto is also frequently featured in the media, radio, and features in a recent Netflix series, The Principles of Pleasure. She also has two books focused on mindfulness and sexual health (2018 & 2022).Dr. Brotto believes in the importance of personal story and lived experience in shaping science. As such, she maintains an active practice as a Registered Psychologist where she sees a variety of individuals who want to improve their sex lives.She is a strong advocate for empowering women to take on leadership roles, and will jump at the chance to speak with young women about pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and medicine.  She is active on Instagram and Twitter at @DrLoriBrottowww.loribrotto.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ubcshr/https://www.instagram.com/ubcshr/https://www.tiktok.com/@ubcshr?lang=en*******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.com

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There's something strange going on at the Journey's End. A church-turned-Inn is the setting for a young woman, Erin Sullivan, who returns home to settle the affairs of her dying grandmother. The two have been estranged for most of Erin's life. However, in coming home, Erin discovers a family mystery, and she must find the answers. That's the basis of the new book from author Ida Linehan Young. (0:51) Strumming his way to Goose Bay. Singer Dave McHugh is headed to Goose Bay to help out the local SPCA this weekend. (8:53) This year's crab at last year's prices. A Labrador crab harvester tells us what he thinks about the upcoming crab fishery. (15:14) How many people still need a home in Happy Valley-Goose Bay? What are some of the long-term solutions that can be done to help? That's what the Lawson Health Research Institute wants to understand. They're holding a forum in town tomorrow. (21:04) Former governor general David Johnston says no to a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian politics. We hear more about the recommendations in Johnston's interim report and how opposition parties are reacting. (30:55)

Better Sex Through Mindfulness – Dr. Lori Brotto  Dr. Lori Brotto is a psychologist and Director, UBC Sexual Health Laboratory Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UBC Executive Director, Women's Health Research Institute  “Sex is not just a deficiency in a hormone” – KJC Dr. Brotto tells us how she started her sex research career by studying rats. Do stressed out rats want sex? “Stress is antisexual” – Dr. Brotto “So many people don't even know that they are stressed.” - KJC Dr. Casperson tells her story about finding mindfulness How Dr. Brotto discovered mindfulness for helping manage pain, anxiety, and desire Mindfulness During sex. How anxiety and depression affects our sexuality. And mindfulness can help! We talk about medications for low desire in women. Filbanserin specifically. Beliefs are key!  We discuss the role of beliefs on our sex life. Mindfulness helps us “see” our beliefs more. Anorgasmia – how common it is and what is the most common cause. How to suss out asexuality versus low desire.  Obligatory sex – how to navigate discrepant desire. The myth of penis and vagina sex and why it excludes so many people. Mindfulness for sexuality after prostate cancer. The role of communication with your partner. Do they even want your erect penis? https://www.loribrotto.com/ Better Sex Through Mindfulness https://amzn.to/42bchpj Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook: https://amzn.to/42abTYc https://www.instagram.com/drloribrotto/ https://www.cancersexnetwork.org/ https://www.drannekatz.com/   Did you get the You Are Not Broken Book Yet? https://amzn.to/3p18DfK   Join my membership to get these episodes ASAP when they are created and without advertisement and even listen live to the interviews and episodes. www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership

Estrogen is not only good for your brain, your bladder, and your bones, estrogen is also good for your blood vessels. And a lack of estrogen is one of the reasons that heart disease spikes in women post-menopause. Hormone therapy, if started within ten years of the menopause transition, appears to be heart protective. Today I am joined by Dr. Marla Mendelson, a cardiologist and associate professor of Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University.   She is also the former co-director of the Women's Health Research Institute. Dr. Mendelsohn has devoted her career to evaluating and treating women's cardiovascular health throughout the lifespan.  We discuss: Why ESTROGEN is important for heart health and vascular health RISK FACTORS for cardiovascular disease Family history- what's significant, what's not  Smoking  Diabetes  Hypertension  High cholesterol  Age of Menopause  Obesity  Hypertension during pregnancy Why Black women have high rates of cardiovascular disease  The relationship of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) on heart disease risk.  How to SCREEN women for heart disease with and without a family history When a STRESS TEST is appropriate If a CORONARY CALCIUM test should be done routinely The impact of cardiotoxic CHEMOTHERAPY and chest RADIATION PREVENTION of cardiovascular disease WARNING SIGNS of heart disease in women What happens during a HEART ATTACK  The relationship of HOT FLASHES and heart disease Why it is generally safe and beneficial to take HORMONE THERAPY if there is heart disease Why most cardiologists and internists are not comfortable recommending hormone therapy even though estrogen decreases cholesterol and triglycerides Why  most medications given to women have only been tested in men For More Information on This Topic Episode 2:Think Your Hot Flashes Can't Kill You? Think Again! Episode 19:  Menopause and Muffin Top: why women put on pounds Episode 30: Weight! Weight! Can a Pill Help Take Off the Pounds? With Dr. Kushner Episode 56 Too Young For Menopause? with Dr. Hannah Short Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of the North American Menopause Society.           Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER'S FREE NEWSLETTER Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Subscribe and Follow Dr. Streicher on  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Twitter @DrStreicher Facebook  @DrStreicher YouTube  DrStreicherTV Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy

Human sexuality is a complex and fascinating topic that has intrigued people for centuries. Sexual desire, in particular, is an essential aspect of our sexuality, yet many people struggle to understand and increase it. In this episode, we delved into the intricacies of sexual desire, exploring the factors that can impact it and the techniques that can help boost it. From exploring the impact of stress and lifestyle factors to discussing the benefits of mindfulness and communication, we uncovered a wealth of insights that can help individuals enhance their sexual desire and improve their overall sexual experiences. Whether you're struggling with a low sex drive or simply looking to deepen your connection with your partner, the insights shared in this conversation offer valuable guidance for anyone seeking to understand and increase their sexual desire. Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver, Canada and the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of BC. Dr. Brotto holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. Her book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire (2018) is a knowledge translation product aimed at sharing the science of sexual desire with a broad audience, and the accompanying Workbook will be published by Greystone in October 2022. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 7:16 From volunteering with rats to researching female sexual dysfunction: A journey of unexpected discoveries. 12:40 Causes and factors contributing to low desire in women. 18:44 A paradigm shift in cultivating desire for long-term relationships. 24:25 Understanding the impact of low desire on relationships and cultivating arousal. 26:55 Tips for reframing sexual experiences in a more positive light. 33:45 The importance of mindfulness in enhancing sexual response. Mentioned The Better Sex Through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication Connect with Dr. Lori Brotto Websites: loribrotto.com | brottolab.com Twitter: twitter.com/DrLoriBrotto | twitter.com/ubcshr Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.    

Patient involvement in research is key to developing knowledge and understanding around the many AiArthritis diseases. As a person living with AiArthritis diseases, there are lots of ways you can get involved with patient research such as clinical trials, surveys, focus groups, data banks and more. You can even elevate your participation through conference attendance and being part of the research team! In this month's episode, we join our co-hosts Tiffany, Deb, Kerry and Eileen, all living with AiArthritis diseases, as they discuss the importance of patient involvement in research. During this episode, the co-hosts will share their own experiences in patient research, how inclusion criteria impacts the ability to participate, what factors to consider before joining and how to find patient research opportunities. Join us in this episode as we discuss clinical trials and start the important conversation of patient research.     Episode Highlights:  Patient's Experiences in Clinical Trials Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria For Clinical Trials Why it is important for patients to be involved in research  How do you find patient research opportunities  What to consider before joining patient research  Types of patient research to participate in   Links Mentioned:  www.aiarthritis.org/clinicaltrials www.clinicaltrials.gov  Meet Our Co-Hosts: Tiffany Westrich-Robertson is the CEO at International Foundation for AiArthritis and uses her professional expertise in mind-mapping and problem solving to help others, like her, who live with AiArthritis diseases work in unison to identify and solve unresolved community issues. Connect with Tiffany: Facebook: @TiffanyAiArthritis Twitter: @TiffWRobertson LinkedIn: @TiffanyWestrichRobertson   Deb Constien is a medically retired Registered Dietitian and a Representative for the AiArthritis with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Deb is also on the Advisory Council for WREN- Wisconsin Research Education Network and a Patient Family Advisor- PFA on an International PCORI research study for ACP- Advanced Care Planning. Connect with Deb: Facebook: @deb.majcherconstien  Instagram: @debconstien Twitter:  @debconstien   Eileen Davidson is a rheumatoid arthritis patient advocate from Vancouver Canada. She volunteers with the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board and the Canadian Institute of Health Research - Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis patient engagement research ambassador, among others. When not advocating she is writing about her experience with arthritis through Creaky Joints, Healthline or Chronic Eileen. Connect with Eileen: Twitter:  @Chroniceileen   Kerry Wong was eventually diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Sarcoidosis, Small Fiber Neuropathy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Sjögren's Syndrome (to name a few). Kerry is a volunteer at New York State Advocacy Chair, Ambassador with Arthritis Foundation, and Patient Ambassador/Peer Mentor with Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Kerry does all she can to support the arthritis, sarcoidosis, chronic illness, and rare disease communities Connect with Kerry:     Instagram: @buttahflyk      Twitter: @buttahflyk      Facebook: @floatlikeabuttahfly     Donate to Support the Show: https://www.aiarthritis.org/donate  Sign up for our Monthly AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show newsletter! HERE   AiArthritis Voices 360 is produced by the International Foundation for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis. Visit us on the web at www.aiarthritis.org/talkshow. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook (@IFAiArthritis) or email us (podcast@aiarthritis.org).  Be sure to check out our top-rated show on Feedspot! 

In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, our guest is Dr. Lori Brotto. Dr. Brotto shares advice and tips on how to have better sex through mindfulness. Sexual health and well-being are part of our physical, mental and emotional health and are therefore important to holistic wealth. As a matter of fact, there are very practical ways of integrating your sex and relationship goals as part of your overall holistic wealth. Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is also the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute—one of only three institutes in Canada devoted to advancing research in women's health, and maintains an active practice as a Registered Psychologist. Dr. Brotto was recently featured in the Netflix series The Principles of Pleasure and is the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and the forthcoming The Better Sex through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire. Through her numerous treatment studies, Dr. Brotto has taught women how to practice the present moment, and non-judgmental awareness to cultivate desire and sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness meditation trains the brain to stay in the here and now, and not get trapped in the allure of distractions and negative self-judgment. Skills such as mindfulness teach the brain to connect more completely with the body, allowing the practitioner to experience all of the sensations of sex. In this podcast episode, we will discuss several reasons for sexual problems such as stress, multi-tasking, and previous trauma as well as long-standing myths about sexuality such as sexual desire should be spontaneous. walk you through effective strategies to make your sexual health an important part of your overall holistic wealth. In the NEW Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom, there are many strategies throughout to help you master the “Art of Recovery From Disruption”. Tune in to listen to this episode of the Holistic wealth podcast with Keisha Blair. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. By Keisha Blair Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire By Dr. Lori Brotto --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keisha-blair/support

This episode features special guests, Ceci Connolly, President and CEO of Alliance of Community Health Plans or ACHP and Virginia (Ginny) Whitman, Sr. Manager of Public Policy for ACHP. They join host, Pooja Babbrah, filling in for Ken Kleinberg and co-host, Jocelyn Keegan to discuss ACHP's perspective and work on building trust between payers and providers and why that's important, how price transparency policy is translating into real-world changes, and the cultural shift happening as more data becomes shareable. Pooja kicked off the episode by having Jocelyn briefly introduce herself and share what she's looking forward to learning from the discussion. Jocelyn shared that she recently had the good fortune of presenting at an ACHP conference in May where she met a lot of the community members.Jocelyn went on to share that she's been with POCP for six years as the Payer Practice Lead and has been focused on interoperability and the convergence of sharing clinical data between payers and providers to help automate interactions like prior authorization and support value-based care. Pooja then asked each guest to introduce themselves and share how they came to work with ACHP. Ceci Connolly shared that she is the president and CEO of ACHP now but had a 25 year-long career in journalism before catching the healthcare bug. She recounted that she was covering healthcare and specifically that passage of the Affordable Care Act which led her to pursue a second act of her career which entailed working the McKinsey and helping them set up the Center for Health Reform before moving on to lead the Health Research Institute at PwC before landing at ACHP. She expressed how fortunate she feels to havean amazing group of members and a passionate team that's aligned to take healthcare where she believes it needs to go. Ginny Whitman introduced herself sharing that she's been with ACHP for almost four years and that it was only a few months into her tenure that a dear friend and colleague pulled her into the world of health policy. She continued by saying that she's been focused on exploring what health plans need, what their pain points are and where can they excel and do wonderful and creative things to support their communities. Pooja then asked for Ceci to share more about ACHP, it's mission and the work it's been focused on most recently. Ceci responded by saying that the ACHP member criteria is essentially also the mission. ACHP represents not-for-profit provider aligned regional health plans adding that many of those are plans that are in big integrated systems across theShe explained that many ACHP members are smaller and local in their communities with tight relationships with their provider community which often include risk arrangements which ACHP believes is a model with a bright future for healthcare. Ceci went on to say that ACHP members are very much about access for all in their communities and focused on health as opposed to acute care. She relayed that the ACHP roadmap set by the board of directors includes setting a course to really serve the consumer, meet members where they are and improving transparency and data fluidity so consumers and providers both have the data they need to make the best decisions. Affordability is also a big focus for ACHP, they release a report each year and have taken a pledge on two chronic diseases, diabetes, and cardiovascular to start to move the needle in our members' communities on those.Ceci expressed that she is very positive about the recent law President Biden just signed on inflation reduction that included provisions about drug pricing which is a huge pain point for ACHP members and their communities. She explained that she is also pleased about the enhanced affordable care act provisions as well. Pooja then transitioned the conversation to focus on the theme of a recent ACHP event that highlighted the need to build and improve trust between payers and providers. Pooja asked Ceci to provide her assessment of the historic level of trust between payers and providers and why it's important to redefine and strengthen these relationships?Ceci responded by explaining that the recent event was Ginny's brainchild and would like her perspective on this topic. She went on to explain that ACHP has been hearing from all directions that trust is an issue. Ceci expressed that they were thrilled to have a keynote by Dr. Jan Berger who has written the book on the theme of trust in healthcare. There is a strong foundation to work from because ACHP members are grounded in their local communities. She explained that developments in the technology and the data arena can be positives when it comes to trust, but also pose potential risks. Ginny added that ACHP member plans have close relationships with their provider systems and provider groups but that sometimes the technical infrastructure doesn't support good communication. Part of the focus of the ACHP event was how to make technical level changes to improve that communication with providers ACHP members value so much. Pooja then asked if there were any specific initiatives or programs ACHP members have employed to improve trust with providers? Ginny explained that there are so many programs but one example she described was a vaccination campaign in Minnesota where the community health partners, using data, recognized they were missing communities of color in the vaccine effort. Stakeholders from across the community collaborated to create education and vaccination events to close those gaps. She went on to explain some other examples of partnerships and collaborations between ACHP members and their communities that help build on the foundation of trust. Pooja asked Jocelyn to comment on payer provider trust and data exchange based on her work as the program manager of Da Vinci.Jocelyn started her response by making the observation that there is a duality with how big nationals come into these regional markets and work hard to make themselves seem small and local. They will do things like sponsoring local teams, getting involved in local charities to make themselves seem like part of the community. The small plans, on the other hand, who are already connected to local provider system plans and the community, are spending all this effort to make themselves seem bigger and seem wider and deeper right out into the market. Jocelyn expressed that she finds this juxtaposition interesting. Jocelyn went on to say that the reusability of the work that's emerging in the industry around things like DaVinci and other FHIR initiatives and other standards helps create a more level playing field for smaller plans to make investments in interoperability and more easily tackle regulatory challenges. Pooja then asked what ACHP, and its members are doing around price and patient cost transparency.  Ginny responded by saying that many ACHP members had price estimator or cost estimator tools prior to any regulations coming out which put everyone in a very good place when regulations did drop. Most plans had either already met the requirements or only needed to make small adjustments to do so. She explained that the challenge now is how to incentivize the providers and patients to use these tools. Ginny expressed some concern around some future regulations particularly with some of the overlap of the No Surprises Act and the transparency and coverage rule. I'm not that worried about it, but I will say that I, I do have some hesitations and reserves when it comes to future regulations that we are expecting, um, particularly some of the overlap that was in the no surprises act part of the consolidated appropriations act and what's in the transparency and coverage rule.Ceci added that some ACHP plans are further along in this journey and are incorporating quality information for instance which starts to get at value. She expressed that healthcare is a funny world where transparency is currently defined with price. She explained that if you look at travel and are looking for a hotel, one might look at the cheapest hotel or the cheapest flight but maybe location or a comfortable bed is more important to you. It's the same in healthcare. Some consumers are going to be looking for that value package. Ceci added that some ACHP members have gotten very sophisticated and developed tools that are so easy to use but consumer uptake is still very small and slow.To make her point, Ceci highlighted a health plan in Michigan that developed a super slick tool that's extremely easy to use. The tool shows where plan members are in their deductible, what the co-pay is and where services are located. This plan put in financial incentives, and they have seen some uptick in the utilization, but it's going to take a long time and a big, big effort. In the meantime, there are all these machine-readable files out there creating an insurmountable mound of data that is challenging for payers to sift through. Jocelyn responded by expressing the important role of standardization in helping solve many of these issues. She explained that so many stakeholders are so focused on using standards to meet regulatory requirements they lose sight of the real-world problems that need solving like how to get patient important cost and value information so they can make better decisions about where they get their healthcare. Jocelyn continued to explain that here is a huge investment related to many of these transparency projects and when there is so little uptake, it can be discouraging but that the more we normalize the data using standards we can reduce the overhead cost.Jocelyn explained that it's important to get the right information to the patient at the right point in time. She went on to use an analogy of when someone is in Target shopping, they may look at their Amazon app to see if they can find the item cheaper but sometimes, if a person is on their way to a birthday party and hasn't shopped for a present yet, convenience may be more important in that moment than price. Jocelyn added that the question is how we can create information parody so the provider team and the patient have equal information about the patient's benefits so they can discuss a treatment, procedure or test and where or even when a patient may want to go to get maximum coverage. Ceci jumped in to provide an example of how a mid-Atlantic plan not only provides patients with where they can get a colonoscopy but will mail plan members a home test kit with all the pertinent information about risk factors. This helps make patients more health literate while also allowing them to take more control of their health in the convenience of their own home on their schedule. She added that it's about data, communication, and trust. If your health plan and provider sends information about a colonoscopy and home kit saying this would be good for you to do, you're probably going to do it. So, it's a win, win. Ceci explained that using data in this way to support the patient in a transparent way, it goes a long way in repairing trust in the healthcare system. Adding that if a patient is surprised by an astronomical bill, that's not going to repair their trust, but when data can be used to support conversations leading to a strategic care and financial plan, progress can be made. Pooja then zoomed out the conversation to focus on how interoperability projects are making more data flow and changing how businesses operate. Pooja asked Ceci and Ginny to describe how ACHP is counseling their members on how to approach making this cultural shift. Ceci shared that they emphasize that this is going to be hard work. She pointed back to the early days of electronic health record adoption which took about a decade. Change is hard, especially when it's something personal, like healthcare. Ceci and Ginny both expressed that they just continually beat on the drum to remind their member plans to not give up and make sure the interoperability and serving patients the best way possible through the best use of data must be a top priority, but it will take a long time. Jocelyn agreed that the cultural shift for both big and small plans is still in the early days but that there are some early adopters starting to make more substantial changes. She added that of course there are still organizations that are still checking the regulatory box versus making real, systemic changes but as CMS and ONC continue this unprecedented alignment and increased communication with the industry about their priorities, it may make it easier for stakeholders to make the changes needed. Ultimately leaders need to keep evangelizing and painting the picture of the future and what it looks like from a roadmap perspective. So really laying out where things are headed from a regulatory perspective, [00:34:00] it does still surprise me that folks are taking the checkup, check the box approach. But I wholeheartedly agree with CC and Jenny, I think that this is about evangelizing and painting that picture forward, helping people understand what the roadmap work is and that it includes APIs and a patient-centered approach. Some will lead and some will follow. In closing, Pooja asked the guests if there were any final messages or calls to action, they wanted to put out to the industry. Ceci responded by saying that she thinks this is an incredibly exciting and a bit unnerving time and that she wanted to share the mantra all ACHP members get on a laminated card which is “think big, start small, act fast” Pooja closed out the episode by thanking guests, Ceci and Ginny before reminding listeners that they can find and subscribe to The Dish on Health IT podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify, or whatever platform you use to pick up podcasts and that videos of episodes can be found on the POCP YouTube Channel. 

This episode is a Step 5 - a revisit to the table - as outlined in our 6 Step Patient-Led Problem Solving Process Over the last couple of years, the world has watched as COVID-19 has evolved into variants that differ slightly from the original virus. We've seen vaccinations and boosters work, yet we also know that new strains are somewhat resistant to high level protection. COVID treatments have emerged to help those who are immunocompromised - like those with AiArthritis diseases who are on immunosuppressive treatments - but can we access them and, if so, how?  We've been on quite an emotional and physical rollercoaster, and it's not over. Should we be concerned about “Long COVID” and “Post COVID”? What is research showing about COVID in our rheumatology population? Join Tiffany, Patrice, and Deb - all persons living with AiArthritis diseases and who also all have experienced COVID recently - as they share the latest research, guidance, and their own personal patient-guided opinions - in regards to the world of COVID in 2022.    Episode Highlights :  What are Long COVID and Post COVID and how either can affect someone with AiArthritis diseases? The key factors that increase risk of getting COVID Evolution of COVID and the relevance of current COVID research The first steps to take if you are someone with AiArthritis diseases and diagnosed with COVID How to access medication to prevent COVID for those who are immunocompromised  The impact self care and your mental health can have on developing post COVID Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Exploring the Link Between COVID-19 and Autoimmunity Can Help Patients With Long-Haul COVID: https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/home/news/exploring-the-link-between-covid-19-and-autoimmunity-can-help-patients-with-long-haul-covid/ Long COVID is associated with poor mental health in patients with rheumatic disease: results from a 14-month longitudinal study: https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/61/Supplement_1/keac133.074/6573114  COVID-19 Outcomes Similar in Patients With and Without Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases: https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/home/conference-highlights/eular-2022-coverage/covid-19-outcomes-similar-in-patients-with-and-without-immune-mediated-inflammatory-diseases/ Still testing positive after day 10? How to decide when to end your COVID isolation : https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/06/30/1108615724/positive-test-isolation The EULAR 2022 Debate: Will COVID-19 have a long-term impact on rheumatology practice? : https://rheumatology.medicinematters.com/eular-2022/covid-19/debate-long-term-impact/23124564 Post-COVID-19 Tachycardia Syndrome: A Distinct Phenotype of Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8356730/ Risk Factors for “Long Haul” COVID-19 in Rheumatology Outpatients in New York City : https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/risk-factors-for-long-haul-covid-19-in-rheumatology-outpatients-in-new-york-city/  COVID-19 in people with rheumatic diseases: risks, outcomes, treatment considerations: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41584-022-00755-x  Coronavirus FAQ: Biden had a Paxlovid rebound. Is that common? What's it all about?: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/05/20/1099176613/coronavirus-faq-i-took-paxlovid-i-felt-better-then-symptoms-rebounded-whats-up  Long COVID is associated with poor mental health in patients with rheumatic disease: results from a 14-month longitudinal study : https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/61/Supplement_1/keac133.074/6573114    Shout Outs:  Dr. Al Kim: Website: https://profiles.wustl.edu/en/persons/alfred-kim Twitter: @alhkim   Meet Our Co-Hosts:  Tiffany is the CEO at International Foundation for AiArthritis and uses her professional expertise in mind-mapping and problem solving to help others, like her, who live with AiArthritis diseases work in unison to identify and solve unresolved community issues. Connect with Tiffany: Facebook: @tiffanyAiArthritis Twitter: @TiffWTobertson LinkedIn: @TiffanyWestrichRobertson Eileen is a rheumatoid arthritis patient advocate from Vancouver Canada. She volunteers with the Arthritis Research Canada patient advisory board and the Canadian Institute of Health Research - Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis patient engagement research ambassador, among others.  Connect With Eileen:  Instagram: @chroniceileen Twitter: @chroniceileen Patrice was diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Patrice has been in remission off and on during these last 11 years. Patrice also has had several comorbidities: severe hearing loss which resulted in her now wearing hearing aids, a Baker's Cyst, a vein ablation, plantar fasciitis, pseudo gout, and she also has osteopenia. Patrice has been a volunteer with AiArthritis for over 2 years and has been co-host and a host for the podcast several times. Patrice went to EULAR virtually with AiArthritis in 2020 and 2021 and attended the virtual ACR conference in 2021 with AiArthritis. Connect with Patrice: Facebook : @PatriceJohnson   Patient Voices and All Other Stakeholders - Join our AiArthritis Voices Program and Connect to Opportunities to Have Your Voice Counted If you are a patient, a parent of a juvenile patient, or any other stakeholder (doctor, nurse, researcher, industry representative, or other health services person) - are you ready to join the conversation? It's your turn to pull up a seat. Join our new AiArthritis Voices program, where people living with AiArthritis diseases and other stakeholders who we need 'at the table' to solve problems that impact education, advocacy, and research sign up to have a voice in our initiatives. By signing up, you'll get notified of opportunities to be more involved with this show - including submitting post-episode comments and gaining insider information on future show topics. 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In conversation with Renée Chenault Fattah In The XX Edge, Patience Marime-Ball and Ruth Shaber envision a new paradigm of gender-focused investing where more women are placed in decision-making roles and able to optimize their skills across all capital markets-leading to higher returns for individual investors and greater economic growth. Patience Marime-Ball is the founder and CEO of Women of the World Endowment, an investment nonprofit focused on centralizing women changemakers as economic, environmental, and social changemakers while delivering market-rate, risk adjusted returns and impact at scale. She has more than two and half decades of investment experience across capital markets – including debt and equity financing, large scale infrastructure, distressed assets, as well as venture stage opportunities. Patience has led many ''firsts'' in the investing space; she developed the Banking on Women platform at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and was responsible for co-designing IFC's multi-billion dollar Global Trade Liquidity Program, as well as the first-ever gender bond issued on the Uridashi market. Ruth Shaber is the founder and president of the Tara Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes and invests in programs aimed at health, well-being, and opportunities for women and girls. She is also the co-founder and board chair of Rhia Ventures, a group of foundations and investors devoted to reproductive health in the United States, and was a gynecologist and obstetrician at Kaiser Permanente for 22 years. Selected as a Forbes 2020 Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit-and Pushing for Change for her work in impact investing, Shaber, is also the founder of the Women's Health Research Institute. A former longtime co-anchor of the WCAU NBC 10 News, Renée Chenault Fattah also worked at several other stations across the country and as a lawyer at the New York firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed. She serves on the board of directors of Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity and on the board of trustees of Johns Hopkins University, and in 2020 was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame. (recorded 7/20/2022)

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. In their conversation, Her Honour talks about the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence and its past recipients, as well as what excites her about books written and published in British Columbia. ABOUT THE GUEST: The Honourable Janet Austin was sworn-in as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on April 24, 2018. Prior to this appointment, she spent 15 years as Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro Vancouver, one of the province's largest and most diversified non-profits. There she oversaw operations delivering services to tens of thousands of people annually at more than 40 locations. Raised in Alberta, Her Honour spent her early career in public sector roles in Calgary, working in regional planning and public consultation and communications for the provincial government. She eventually moved to British Columbia, where she began working with BC Housing and discovered her passion and aptitude for public office. Prior to joining the YWCA, Her Honour served as Executive Director of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, and actively volunteered for many organizations in commitment to helping improve the lives of others, as well as serving on various boards ranging from Translink to the Women's Health Research Institute. Her Honour is Chancellor of the Order of British Columbia and was invested as a Member of the Order in 2016. As Lieutenant Governor, she has identified three key themes for her mandate: the promotion of diversity and inclusion, democracy and civic engagement, and Reconciliation. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole the Director of Programming and Communications for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen. Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

1. Answers to fascinating sex questions from Pod Squaders–including how to get real in the bedroom after regularly faking orgasm. 2. Concrete mindfulness strategies to get out of your head and into your body, which have been proven to increase arousal and satisfaction. 3. Busting the myth about how long it should take to orgasm.  4. Why talking about sex (including fantasies!) before having sex leads to more satisfying intimacy–and why that feels fun for Abby and impossible to Glennon and Amanda. 5. Where to start if you've never discussed pleasure with a partner–and Dr. Brotto's advice to Glennon for retiring her reign as Silent Sex Queen. About Dr. Brotto Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is also the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute—one of only three institutes in Canada devoted to advancing research in women's health, and maintains an active practice as a Registered Psychologist. Dr. Brotto was recently featured in the Netflix series The Principles of Pleasure, and is the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and forthcoming The Better Sex through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire. TW: @DrLoriBrotto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. The shocking revelation that many women experience physical arousal but can't reach orgasm because we are so “stuck” in our heads that we don't even register it. 2. Glennon and Abby share about their periodic sexual droughts – and Dr. Brotto gives them (us) advice. 3. The biggest predictors of sexual problems for women – including stress/compulsive multitasking – and how to address them. 4. How to know if you are disconnecting from your body during sex, and how to reintegrate to increase your pleasure.  About Dr. Brotto Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is also the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute—one of only three institutes in Canada devoted to advancing research in women's health, and maintains an active practice as a Registered Psychologist. Dr. Brotto was recently featured in the Netflix series The Principles of Pleasure, and is the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire and forthcoming The Better Sex through Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Cultivating Desire. TW: @DrLoriBrotto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lori Brotto a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Registered Psychologist as well as PHD student, Natalie Brown who is currently conducting research related to treatment of vaginismus to discuss:The relationship between our emotional brain and physical bodyThe pelvic floor's involvement when vaginal penetration is painfulCommon themes with discomfort and lack of enjoyment with intercourseThe role that context including culture, spirituality, beliefs, history, stress play in vulvovaginal pain Messages and advice women are commonly givenThe role of medications and hormonesPelvic health physiotherapy approachDr. Brotto's research on mindfulness-based interventions for women with sexual dysfunction and those who experience chronic genital painCurrent research being conducted using erotica as a form of treatment for vaginismus Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver, Canada.  She has been the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of BC located at BC Women's Hospital since 2016. Dr. Brotto holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is the director of the UBC Sexual Health Laboratory where research primarily focuses on developing and testing psychological and mindfulness-based interventions for women with sexual dysfunction and those who experience chronic genital pain. Dr. Brotto is an Associate Editor for the Archives of Sexual Behavior, has >200 peer-reviewed publications, and is frequently featured in the media on topics related to sexuality. Her book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire (2018) is a knowledge translation product aimed at sharing the science of sexual desire with a broad audience, and the accompanying Workbook will be published by Greystone in October 2022. She is a strong advocate for empowering women to take on leadership roles.Natalie is a PhD student in the UBC Clinical Psychology program, working under the supervision of Drs. Lori Brotto and Alan Kingstone. She completed her BA in Psychology at Queen's University in 2017, and her MA in Clinical Psychology at UBC in 2020. Natalie's research examines the use of virtual reality erotica as a clinical tool in the treatment of Genito-pelvic Pain and Penetration Disorder (GPPPD), with a focus on Vaginismus. Overall, her research program aims to improve our understanding of sexual difficulties and develop evidence-based interventions for individuals with distressing sexual concernsLinks mentioned in episode:Netflix special series : Principles of Pleasure UBC Faculty of Medicine Sexual Health Research Lab Details to participate in Natalie's research on vaginismusBook:   Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire Episode 27 - Vulvovaginal painSupport the show

In this episode I am chatting with Dr. Lori Brotto, professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. Dr. Brotto is also the Executive Director for the Women's Health Research Institute. We chat about cultivating sexual desire, specifically for moms. Moms that are tired, stressed, experiencing low libido - any of the things that might affect a mom's desire. Mom life can bring all kinds of challenges and some day (or weeks or months), intimacy can feel like the furthest thing from your mind. It's easy to get caught up in what you think "should" be happening, what's "right," or "normal." Dr. Brotto offers some great ways to re-cultivate sexual desire, tips on how to get things started, and some helpful ways to reframe the situation for yourself. This is an important conversation that doesn't get talked about enough. You can find the full show notes, Dr. Brotto's bio, and contact details at www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

What role does mindfulness and meditation play when it comes to sex? It may be the key to alleviating sexual distress in your relationships, and in this episode Dr. Lori Brotto talks about scientific evidence that shows how mindfulness can improve your sex life.Dr. Lori Brotto is a clinical psychologist, the director of the University of British Columbia's Sexual Health Laboratory, the Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health; the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute; and the author of Better Sex through Mindfulness.We talk about: Mindfulness practices for individuals and couples who want to improve their sex livesThe number one cause of sexual distress and how it manifests in different gendersThe importance of “interoception” or awareness of our bodily sensationsIdentifying the most common myths about sexContent Warning: This episode includes conversations about sex.Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/lori-brotto-435See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In their new book, Patience Marime-Ball and Ruth Shaber share a simple but often overlooked investment strategy to earning higher returns: including women as financial decision-makers within your organization or team. Here they share why they wrote the book, why it is important, and some of key findings.--BiographiesPatience Marime-BallPatience has more than two decades of investment experience across capital markets – debt and equity financing, large scale infrastructure, distressed assets, as well as venture stage opportunities. She has made major contributions to the gender lens investing field, including conceptualizing and building IFC's Banking on Women Investment Platform (current portfolio of approx. $2.7 billion); co-development of the first ever Gender Bond issued on the Uridashi market; and co-structuring alongside Goldman Sachs of a $600M debt fund ( $1.7 billion in loans to women entrepreneurs deployed to-date). She is an early stage investor with Golden Seeds and was previously Vice President with Mizuho Bank.Patience is a member of As You Sow's Prison Free Funds and Racial Justice Initiative Advisory Committees. She is Vice Chair of the Board at the International Center for Research on Women, as well as an Advisor to Emerging Sun, and a Venture Partner with ATP. Patience holds a JD from the Pritzker School of Law and an MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern University.Ruth ShaberRuth Shaber MD is the founder and president of the Tara Health Foundation, which promotes health, well-being and opportunity for women and girls through innovative evidence-informed programs. Her philanthropic goals include advancing the field of gender lens impact investing. She started her career as an Obstetrician and Gynecology at the Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center in 1990. From 1997 to 2003, she served as chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology and from 2001 to 2007 she served as the director of Women's Health for the Northern California division of Kaiser Permanente. She is also the founder of the Women's Health Research Institute in Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Region. Ruth was the Medical Director at the Kaiser Permanente Care Management Institute (CMI) from 2007 to 2012. She is a member of the board of directors at Jacaranda Health and on the National Medical Committee for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.Ruth received her B.A. from Yale University and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She served her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California in San Francisco.

Dr. Amit Bhavsar, Research lead, Women and Children's Health Research Institute

Do you want to know how sexual desire actually works and how to cultivate it? Dr. Lori Brotto shares the research-based truth about desire in this two-part episode. Part One includes the causes of low desire, and the things that affect it.  If you thought  it was all about the hormones,  Brotto says, “Mood, sense of well-being, body image, self-esteem, and how a woman feels about her partner turned out to be far stronger predictors of her level of sexual desire than a single hormone.” What you hear in this conversation might literally transform your sex life! Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver, Canada. She is the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of BC, director of the UBC Sexual Health Laboratory and author of Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire.JOIN my Newsletter Community.FOLLOW on Instagram.VISIT my Website.

This episode explores two women who purposefully chose to have black doulas/ midwives for several reasons including wanting to be "heard" and fear of black maternal and infant death rates. I also share my own story as it relates to both the infant and the maternal mortality rate. Here are a few stats I pulled from the article discussed: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stresses that because Black women have a higher chance of developing chronic diseases associated with pregnancy-related mortality, it's critical they have constant support and education throughout their pregnancy to improve outcomes. Compared with white women, Black women experience higher mortality from cardiomyopathy, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and hemorrhaging, according to a study by the Women's Health Research Institute in New York. Black mothers may also fear for their own lives. Black women have a maternal mortality rate of 37.3 per 100,000 live births, which is more than twice the rate of white women (14.9 per 100,000 live births), according to a 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Modern European medicine has always been against us,” Hylton said, referring to Black women. “A lot of (women of color) don't make it through childbirth.” Article Mentioned: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2020/10/01/black-mothers-seek-midwives/ Article Mentioned: https://madamenoire.com/1301447/christina-elmore-black-midwives/

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Lori Brotto (@ubcshr), Registered Psychologist, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute, leading international expert on the topic of sexuality, & author of the powerful book "Better Sex Through Mindfulness" (https://greystonebooks.com/products/better-sex-through-mindfulness).   Dr. Brotto conducts research on women's sexual health & difficulties, develops & tests mindfulness-based & psychoeducational interventions for women with sexual desire & arousal complaints, & studies many aspects of sexual health including: culture & sexuality, hormones & sexual desire, cancer & sexuality, concerns about HPV & sexuality, asexuality, & more. In this episode, Dr. Brotto highlights how essential satisfying & embodied sexual lives are to our overall health & general quality of life, not just our sexual health & well-being. She explains what mindfulness means as it applies to sexual well-being & why it is such an optimal tool for promoting "magnificent sex" that involves full aliveness, presence, empowerment, attunement & connection. She highlights important research regarding the multitude of influences that contribute to sexual desire, arousal & response, debunking common myths & emphasizing the importance of understanding what turns us on sexually. She also shares tips about how to compassionately embark upon this exploration when we find it challenging, especially when it comes to the messaging we've internalized related to sex, memories of unpleasant sexual experiences, & high emotional charge around sex due to trauma or other life experiences. We also discuss the benefits of mindfulness-based tools compared to other interventions for low sexual desire (e.g., medicines & cognitive behavioral strategies). We conclude with Dr. Brotto describing two powerful evidence-based mindfulness practices from her new workbook: 1) a "sexual sensations awareness" practice that promotes alignment of physical & mental arousal, and 2) "mindfulness of difficulty" which helps us bring a spirit of compassion & openness to the range of experiences both sexually & beyond. To connect more with Dr. Foynes: Check out the free 4-part video series on building resilience: https://melissafoynes.com/free-series 1:1 Coaching Program: https://melissafoynes.com/1-1-program Follow @drfoynes on Instagram. More about Dr. Lori Brotto: Dr. Brotto received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She also trained at the University of Washington where she completed a one-year internship in the Department of Psychiatry followed by a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine. Dr. Brotto is a member of the International Academy of Sex Research, the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, the Canadian Sex Research Forum, and the Canadian Psychological Association. She has published over 200 articles & book chapters, has given >300 invited presentations, & is frequently contacted by the media as a guest expert on the topic of sexuality.  She was a member of the DSM-5 workgroup on Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders published in May 2013. She was a health expert writer for the Globe and Mail, where she wrote a monthly column focused on sexuality. Her book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness is a scientifically-informed translation of her research on mindfulness to improve women's sexuality. She is working on her second book with self-guided mindfulness practices, with an anticipated release date in 2022. To follow Dr. Brotto please find her at www.brottolab.com, on Twitter (@DrLoriBrotto @UBCSHL @womensresearch), Instagram (@ubcshr @womensresearch) & Facebook (ubcshl). Please note that the information provided in this episode does not constitute professional advice or therapy, mental health services, or health care services, and is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional advice or services. If you are struggling with a mental health crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Chapter 1: The Prime Minister apologized for impropriety in awarding a massive youth summer jobs contract to the WE Charity that had paid speaking fees to members of his family, BUT this is far from over.  Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent Chapter 2: Some economists started talking about a  “she-cession” as soon as the layoffs related to the pandemic began. Well a new report from the Royal Bank of Canada shows women's participation in the labour force is at its lowest point since the 90's. Guest: Dawn Desjardins, RBC's Deputy Chief Economist. Chapter 3: How are food trucks doing?  It's been 10 years since food trucks were approved to operate here...unfortunately, it's been a grim anniversary. How are food trucks holding up through the pandemic? Our Niki Reitmayer takes a look. Chapter 4: : B.C. has set a record for overdose deaths for the second consecutive month.  Guest: Guy Felicella, peer clinical advisor with the BC Centre on Substance Use and Overdose Emergency Response Centre Chapter 5: A lot of people were joking around about another baby boom this winter when we reached the ninth month mark since the beginning of lockdown, but a researcher at UBC says people are actually having sex LESS since the pandemic hit.  Guest:  Lori Brotto, Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute and Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health at UBC. Chapter 6: The ban on evictions for renters will end in September, and deferred payments are due by next summer. Guest: David Hutniak, Landlord BC CEO. Chapter 7: New rules around landlords and tenants related to COVID-19 were released yesterday by the provincial government. Guest: Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Chapter 8: More B.C. flights with COVID-19 cases identified by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control Guest: Claire Newell, president of Travel Best Bets. Chapter 9: Gardening! Guest: Carson Arthur, Outdoor design and lifestyle expert

In this dialogue I am in conversation with my dear colleague Dr. Lori Brotto from Vancuver, Canada to debunk myths around sexual desire. Lori has a unique position as a researcher and a clinician to translate scientific data into practical tools and tips for everyone to benefit from. She is a master expert in the science of KT (Knowledge Transition). She is the Director of the Sexual Health Laboratory at the university of British Columbia and chairs the Canada research in women's sexual health. In our conversation Lori will bring us pearls of wisdom from her book, Better sex through mindfulness and her new campaign DebunkDesire.com. We will talk about elicitors and diminishers of sexual desire and practical tips to cultivate it.  BIo Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Registered Psychologist in Vancouver, Canada.  She is the Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of BC located at BC Women's Hospital. Dr. Brotto holds a Canada Research Chair in Women's Sexual Health. She is the director of the UBC Sexual Health Laboratory where research primarily focuses on developing and testing psychological and mindfulness-based interventions for women with sexual desire and arousal difficulties and women with chronic genital pain. Dr. Brotto is an Associate Editor for the Archives of Sexual Behavior, has 170 peer-reviewed publications, and is frequently featured in the media on topics related to sexuality. Her book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire (2018) is a trade book of her research demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for women's sexual concerns. She is a strong advocate for empowering women to take on leadership roles.

Benjamin Isgur, who leads the PwC. Health Research Institute, joins host Dr. Bob Kaiser to discuss the forces that will most powerfully affect the healthcare industry in 2020 and beyond, including truly disruptive medical treatments such as gene and cell therapies and genome editing. Links: Top health industry issues of 2020: Will digital start to show an ROI? (PDF) Beyond the hype: Gene therapies require advanced capabilities to succeed after approval (PDF)

Larry Bohlen is a former NASA engineer. Today he brings his scientific expertise to food, health and environment issues. Larry co-founded Health Research Institute, a non-profit, independent laboratory helping to creating more transparency in food and agriculture. HRI's priorities include studies on pet exposure to the herbicide glyphosate. In this episode Larry walks us through the process of how he and his team are leading the way towards identifying each molecule in food at a microlevel and their benefits or lack there-of.  Have something you want to test? Just visit the website below to participate.  Finding Larry Bohlen: Visit HRI Labs Visit: https://hemopet.org/nutriscan/ for $25 off, just mention the Spawdcast! If you'd like to learn more about how to become a featured sponsor for one or more of our episodes send us a message on our Facebook Group The Spaw Because They're Worth It or call the hosts directly at 714-699-9074. Visit the website for more information about The Spaw or if you're in the Orange County area and your pet needs a little extra love www.ahhthespaw.com *If you would like to have a consultation with one of our pet life coaches (our hosts Carrie Hyde or Brittney Whiteford) you can message us our Facebook Group The Spaw Because They're Worth it or call The Spaw directly at 714-669-9074. Proceeds go towards helping The Organic Paw podcast stay in production! *If you know someone who is looking for more information and alternative answers for their pets health be sure to share this podcast with them. We love hearing what you think, so please RATE and REVIEW us on iTunes and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode!    

A report out by the BC Women's Health Foundation suggests women patients are treated differently than men in the healthcare system. It suggests some reasons for the gap are due to lack of women in clinical trials, and the lack of investment specific to their unique healthcare needs. It also finds 1 in 11 women believe they were dismissed by their doctor, simply because they were women - and that younger women felt that even more.   Guest: Dr. Lori Brotto Executive Director, Women's Health Research Institute

In this show Dr. Lori Brotto, Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of British Columbia and the University of British Columbia's Sexual Health Laboratory discusses the problems of sexual arousal and sexual desire reported by 10 to 40% of women. She clarifies the misconceptions and confusion about female sexual desire, the differences between men and women and why the “Female Viagra Drug” fizzled. She draws upon the psychological interventions she has research for the management of sexual arousal, desire and genital pain and makes it clear that for women the sexual response involves the mind being in sync with the body. She draws upon the strategies in her upcoming self-help book “ Better Sex Through Mindfulness” to discuss the powerful results found when women are guided to use mindfulness to attend to and identify triggers, context and the kind of stimuli that elicits sexual desire and arousal for them.