Podcasts about ob gyn

“HRT is not just to feel better in the moment. It benefits your health in the long term,” Jila Senemar, MD, FACOG. Jila Senemar, MD, FACOG, distinguished OB/GYN, medical author, and expert consultant, joins us today to dive deep into women's hormone health, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT), powerful lifestyle modifications, and smart supplementation. Plus:    - The truth about HRT (~4:10) - Personalization of HRT (~7:55) - Powerful lifestyle modifications (~9:50) - Nutrition advice for menopausal women (~12:35) - The power of strength training (~17:12) - The importance of community (~23:20) - Getting quality sleep (~26:57) - HRT + lifestyle modifications (~29:25) - Go-to supplements (~31:35) - Is HRT for you? (~33:05) - The different forms of hormones (~36:15) - The right time to start HRT (~40:40) - Benefits of HRT (~43:00) - You are not alone (~45:40) - mindbodygreen's peri/menopause+ (~47:00) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Senemar on Instagram (@drjilasenemar)  - Check out her website (https://jilamd.com/) - Use code MBGPOD for $550 off mindbodygreen's peri/menopause+ course.  Go to cozyearth.com and use code MBG for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you'll feel the difference the very first night. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Gugs Mhlungu, chats to Dr Emmanuel Moagi, OBGYN & Fertility Specialist with Family Matters Fertility Centre, about egg freezing, a growing trend in reproductive health. This procedure allows individuals to preserve their fertility for the future, providing flexibility in family planning. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John has a mixed bag of news today. First, he discusses the latest with Trump's tariffs which seem to be growing every minute. Then, he talks about the escalation in the Texas gerrymandering stand off - agents from the FBI have been directed to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the roundup and arrest of democratic politicians on the run from his gerrymander bill. After that, he discusses Trump calling for a "new" census that excludes people in the U.S. without legal status. The 14th Amendment requires the "whole number of persons in each state" to be included in a key set of census numbers used to determine how presidents and members of Congress are elected. And then he mentions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Arlington National Cemetery will be restoring a Confederate monument created by Moses Ezekiel which has been criticized for misrepresenting the history of slavery. Ezekiel was a Confederate soldier who spent much of his artistic career promoting the “Lost Cause” myth that the Civil War was just and heroic, and not a treasonous war fought to uphold slavery. John then interviews Dr. Kristin Lyerly, a practicing OBGYN based in Wisconsin, is a board member of the Committee to Protect Health Care – a national health care advocacy organization made up of thousands of doctors across the country fighting for access to care for their patients and holding politicians accountable, including President Trump. Find her at Bluesky: @DrKristin4wi.bsky.social. And closing it up he chats to listeners about the Epstein files and Trump's tariffs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the last Friday before kids head back to school in the Treasure Valley, so there's plenty to talk about in the news. Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter joins host Lindsay Van Allen to review the headlines, starting with Idaho's growing OB-GYN exodus. Meanwhile, school walls are becoming political flashpoints thanks to a new poster ban, unless it's a very specific motto. And the Idaho sky is throwing a cosmic party with planets, meteors, and a Sturgeon Moon.  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you'll get a cheatsheet to the city every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 8th episode:  Summit Innovations Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm.

This week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul stood with the Texas Democrats in their fight against corrupt Republican gerrymandering. Today, she joins Hysteria to talk about fighting fire with fire, her own redistricting plans for New York, and how her state is handling Trump 2.0. Erin and Alyssa also discuss Trump's atrocious plans to build a White House ballroom, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace's latest pick-me BS, and a roundup of new reproductive rights threats around the country. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Experts Raise Concerns Over Trump's White House Ballroom Renovation Plans (NY Times 8/3)Nancy Mace Announces Run for Governor of South Carolina (NY Time 8/4)Miss United States Files Restraining Order Against GOP Rep. Cory Mills (Drop Site 8/5)Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republican party has lost touch with its base (The Guardian 8/4)Arkansas AG Threatens to Sue Sites for Providing Info About Abortion Pills (Autonomy News 11/2)Idaho's OBGYNs Are Jumping Ship (Jezebel 8/1)Trump moves to bar nearly all abortions at Veterans Affairs hospitals (WaPo 8/4)OB-GYN group won't take federal funds over Trump policies (Axios 8/1)Trump's cynical bait-and-switch on IVF (CNN 8/4)

Hey Friends~  BIG Feelings are so hard!  It's confusing! And sometimes really disruptive.  Give yourself grace parents, become curious.   What if we could understand how our child felt by looking at the color that they chose to wear?  Wouldn't that be amazing and helpful?!! Today's guest decided to combine her child's interests with colors to create a way to help him communicate better after an acquired language loss.  You will learn her story and how she helped her little one regain a way to communicate better again.  Many times we as parents want to get our kids out of their icky feelings. The reality is that we want our children to walk through their feelings and to feel their feelings. This is an important part to learning self-regulation. We must allow our children to experience their feelings.  Constance Lewis shares her story and the children's book she wrote to support all children.   Always cheering you on, Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Constance Lewis, a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, began her career in neonatal intensive care before transitioning into roles as a discharge nurse, breastfeeding counselor, and childbirth educator. Inspired by her personal experiences with infertility and pregnancy, Constance pursued a WHNP degree, which allowed her to provide compassionate care to women for eight years in a private OBGYN office. After their son Miles was diagnosed with epilepsy, Constance decided to step back from her career to focus on her family. CONTACT THE GUEST:   https://www.colorfulcapesoffeelings.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/colorful_feelings.books?igsh=ZHJyemUxZ3o0aXdw&utm_source=qr BUY Miles and the Colorful Capes of Feelings HERE:  https://a.co/d/bVSSbQ6   YOUR NEXT STEPS: WEBINAR: "Beyond Obedience: Unveiling the Power of Listening in Kids"  Get details here:  https://webinar.thelanguageofplay.com   Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin FREEBIE: 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 FREEBIE: 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss working together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!   The Center for Play & Exploration: Click here to set up a conversation with Director Dave Bindewald to help you generate new ideas and practices in your parenting, work, and life. Get unstuck and recover some delight on the way! Mention the Language of Play and get a 20% discount.   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 183 Jeaneen Tang: Play Dumb & Sabotage! An Effective Way To Mindfully Expand Language 204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let's Look At How The Brain Processed That! 210 Kari A. Baker: Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences 130 Jennifer Ginty Shares How A Doll Can Help Children Process Big Emotions   Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play NEED A SPEAKER OR WORKSHOP LEADER? schedule a call: https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session  or email Dinalynn at: hello@thelanguageofplay.com To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play

I learned that I want to take you with me to Montana! I'm headed to Montana in October with some of my favorite health experts, and I'd love for you to join us! What if you could escape to Montana this fall—and return home rested, reconnected, and revived? October 9–12, 2025, you're invited to The Meadows on Rock Creek. Join us at the Women's Wellness Retreat—a rejuvenating getaway for the soul and body, designed for an intimate group of women. This is not just another women's event; it's an experience that revitalizes you. Imagine breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying chef-prepared meals that nourish and heal your body, while engaging in honest conversations that address topics such as menopause, hormone balance, and faith. Picture yourself laughing on a fly-fishing excursion, sharing tears in a heart circle, and finally rediscovering what it feels like to be truly yourself again. Here's what's included:

Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You're not crazy, and you're not alone!  Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, and simplify your perimenopause journey.Today's Episode, “Pain with Sex During Perimenopause & Reclaiming Pleasure” is brought to you by Replens™ -  the #1 Doctor-recommended vaginal moisturizer brand.  Visit Replens™ to learn more about the products mentioned in this episode such as Replens™ Long-Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer, clinically tested to help alleviate vaginal dryness, replenishingn vaginal moisture for up to 3 days.Dr. Laurie Mintz and Dr. Suzette Johnson get real about pain with sex during perimenopause and how to reconnect with pleasure. In this episode they chat about why sex can hurt, the importance of lube, finding the right specialist, and the different ways couples can stay close. Best of all, they answer honest, questions from the Perry community!

Dr. Doug Lucas tackles a common myth: that topical estradiol increases stroke risk. After hearing his wife's OBGYN repeat this warning, he investigates where this misinformation comes from. He finds that even AI tools and FDA drug labels conflate oral and topical estrogen data. Citing multiple large studies, Dr. Doug explains that oral estrogen and synthetic progestins may increase stroke risk, but transdermal (topical) estradiol—especially when paired with oral micronized progesterone—does not. He emphasizes the importance of separating hormone types, delivery methods, and doses when assessing safety, and calls for better education to prevent fear-based decision-making in women considering HRT.*STUDIES*https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20670199/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4927222/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28626058/

What happens when you combine a decade of science, a powerful entrepreneurial story, and two exponential waves—AI and digital biology?You get Geneoscopy.On the latest episode of The Scope Forward Show, I caught up with Dr. Erica Barnell—Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Geneoscopy. If you don't know Erica yet, you should. She and her team just raised $112 million in a tough VC environment. Their lead assay, ColoSense, is now the first FDA-approved, RNA-based, non-invasive diagnostic test for colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas.But this conversation went far beyond funding and FDA milestones.We talked about:How AI has replaced costly bioinformatics layers and transformed their R&DHow patients are being guided through diagnostics via smart automation (text, email, even Uber Health)What's next in IBD precision diagnostics and biomarker innovationWhy AI is not “artificial” at all—and how to use it without fearWhy GI, like OB/GYN, is primed for disruptionThis wasn't just a company update—it was a glimpse into the future of our entire field.We're in a convergence era. Biology is becoming programmable. Intelligence is being digitized. And GI—if we lean in—has a front-row seat to reinvent itself.

Treating PCOS naturally – metabolic disease based on blood sugar dysregulation. Triple board certified OBGYN & Functional medicine Dr. Tabatha Barber joins Trending with Timmerie. (1:47) Dr. Barber answers a question: how to prepare best for having another baby after pituitary gland complications with the last baby, and now a miscarriage? (27:04) How gut health affects pelvic health — endometriosis, fibroids, and fertility. Getting to the root cause. (34:04) Resources mentioned: https://drtabatha.com/ Book: Fast to Faith https://amzn.to/41Fj3G4 Intermittent Fasting Guide: https://fasttofaith.com/intermittent-fasting-guide/# Previous episode with Dr. Tabatha Barber https://omny.fm/shows/trending-with-timmerie-catholic-principles-applied/fasting-health-benefits-faith

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Oglesby, a board-certified OB-GYN whose career spans decades of clinical excellence, leadership, and global service. From his early days in Utah to humanitarian missions across the globe, Dr. Oglesby shares how his journey led him to embrace locum tenens work full-time.A father of ten and passionate advocate for sustainable medicine, Dr. Oglesby discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the freedom and fulfillment locums has brought to his life, and how he balances family, travel, and clinical care. Whether he's delivering babies on the Oregon coast or reconnecting with his family on a cruise, Dr. Oglesby's journey shows how locums can be a gateway to a more balanced and meaningful life.Ready to explore your own locum tenens journey? Connect with the experts at CompHealth to learn more about the unlimited opportunities (CompHealth.com).

A recent expert panel organized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cast doubt on the safety of SSRIs in pregnancy -- sparking backlash from medical institutions and doctors. Lauren Osborne, M.D., vice chair of Clinical Research at the Department of OBGYN at Weill Cornell Medicine and chair of The National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry (NCRP), explains what the science says about antidepressant use during pregnancy.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein—renowned OBGYN, midwifery ally, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—unpacks the truth behind modern obstetrics, the rise in unnecessary interventions, and what it really means to trust your body during birth. We explore my own C-section experience, why breech births aren't inherently dangerous, and how to prepare for a VBAC, twins, or a home birth—even when everyone around you says you're “high-risk.” This is not just about birth. It's about reclaiming our autonomy, questioning a broken system, and remembering that pregnancy is not a disease. It's a sacred biological process. WE TALK ABOUT:  08:10 – The truth behind rising C-section and NICU rates 11:55 – Choosing your birth team like you would buy a house 15:30 – Why midwifery care is essential, even if you choose a hospital birth 19:10 – What really causes the cascade of interventions 27:50 – My breech baby experience: Navigating fear, pressure, and a last-minute C-section 33:30 – Why doctors rarely ask if you want more kids after your first C-section 43:50 – VBACs: What the data actually says about risks and scar rupture 51:30 – The misleading “scar thickness” test and why some doctors weaponize it 56:20 – What hospitals don't want you to know about twin births and VBACs 1:01:20 – The outdated rituals of hospital birth and what to ask instead 1:07:30 – How the hospital environment sabotages labor 1:14:30 – Educating our daughters (and sons) to break the cycle 1:30:15 – Red flags to look out for in your OB care SPONSORS: Swap restless nights for real recovery with Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) — the full-spectrum formula I trust for calmer nerves, balanced hormones, and deep, restorative sleep. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Dr. Stuart Fischbein's Birthing Instincts website and Instagram The Birthing Instincts podcast LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

In this popular episode of She MD, Kim Kardashian joins us to talk about her battle with psoriasis, the most common autoimmune disease in the United States and a condition that can affect multiple systems of the body, not just the skin. To treat her psoriasis, Kim tried everything from topicals to lasers to sleeping in plastic wrap. Get all her tips and tricks for living with psoriasis and finding the right treatment to manage this challenging condition. Kim shares all her favorite routines when it comes to self-care, wellness, and fitness. Spoiler: Kim doesn't believe in cutting corners when it comes to working out! Kim reflects on her twenties, the family values that shaped who she is today, and how her prison reform work inspired to attend law school, following in her dad's footsteps.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Kim's Tips For Managing Psoriasis:Topical Treatments: Use steroid creams, either over-the-counter non-fluorinated or prescribed fluorinated steroids for more severe cases. Apply creams and consider saran wrapping affected areas overnight to enhance absorption and effectiveness.Light Therapy: Utilize ultraviolet light therapy. Consider home-based treatments like red light therapy, which may help manage symptoms.Systemic Medications: For more severe cases, consult with a healthcare provider about systemic treatments like biologics or immune suppressive drugs. Complete necessary medical tests before starting immune suppressive medications (e.g., testing for tuberculosis, hepatitis, and chest X-rays).Lifestyle Approaches: Stress can lead to psoriasis breakouts, so finding effective ways to manage it is crucial. Incorporate stress management techniques like yoga or meditation. Make sure to maintain a healthy diet and avoid known personal triggers, which may include certain foods or stressors.Regular Consultation and Monitoring: Regularly see a board-certified dermatologist for ongoing management and adjustments to your treatment plan. If joint pain or other systemic symptoms occur, get referrals to appropriate specialists such as rheumatologists.In This Episode: (00:00) Intro: Kim Kardashian discusses psoriasis experience(05:33) Understanding psoriasis: Types and symptoms explained(11:17) Diagnosing psoriasis: Challenges and differentiation(19:40) Treatment options: Topical and systemic approaches(26:58) Lifestyle factors and psoriasis management(36:48) Kim's openness about health challenges(39:43) Kim's self care routine & supplements(44:43) Five key tips for psoriasis patientsGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Kim Kardashian is a cultural trailblazer, actress, fashion icon, activist, entrepreneur, and devoted mother of four. She revolutionized the shapewear market with her cult-favorite brand SKIMS and has significantly transformed the beauty industry through her highly successful cosmetic and fragrance lines, KKW Beauty and KKW Fragrance. Beyond her business acumen, Kim is a powerful advocate for criminal justice reform and is currently pursuing a law degree. Her influence on contemporary culture is unparalleled, making her a defining figure of our time.‍See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textOn today's episode, we're sitting down with Dr. Jessica Vernon, a NYC based Board-Certified OB/GYN. She serves as the Membership & Professional Outreach Chair on PSI's Board of Directors, and is a published author of a brand new book, “Then Comes Baby” (seriously - click on the link in the show notes & go get yourself a copy). Today, we'll chat all about matrescence, the importance of speaking about the unspoken aspects of parenthood, & debunking the fallacy that parents are supposed to effortlessly do it all. Dr. Vernon is not just Perinatal Mental Health-Certified; we can certify that she is an incredible advocate for folks in the perinatal period, and we can't wait for you to hear from her! So without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Dr. Vernon.Mentioned on today's episode:Dr. Vernon's Book: "Then Comes Baby"Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things; Mom & Mind Episode 279Book: The Hollow HalfTV: HacksContact Dr. Vernon - @drjessicavernon; drjessicavernon.com; LinkedIn; Oula HealthInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App!Apple VersionAndroid Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in th...

You know those questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your OBGYN? Camilla and Jessica have you covered cause they’re asking all the awkward questions for you! Joined by Dr. A and Mary Alice Haney from SHE MD, no question is too cringe. From the horrors of hormone imbalance, to your real risk for breast cancer, to the pros and cons of GLP-1 injections like Ozempic, SHE MD has you covered from puberty to perimenopause and beyond! The doctors will see you now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest returns to the podcast with her passion for perinatal mental health, and I'm honored to share our conversation with you about her work and her new book, which offers holistic and realistic support for new parents. We cover topics related to birth and postpartum with her real and honest perspective as an Ob/Gyn. Join us! Dr. Jessica Vernon, PMH-C, is a board-certified OB/GYN who has cared for and supported thousands of people throughout their reproductive journeys during the past 15 years. She is the Associate Medical Director and the Director of Mental Health at Oula, a midwifery-based women's health startup in New York City. As a mom of two, she brings her lived experience in the transition to parenthood to her work, along with a deep passion for providing holistic, people-centered, culturally humble care. Dr. Jessica has developed programs to increase access to perinatal mental health care and improve health equity. She has received professional recognition and been quoted in the media for her work and expertise in the field, as well as for her openness in sharing her story. She serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International and is the author of Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood. Show Highlights: An integration of a passion for perinatal mental health, motherhood, and her practice as an OB/GYN The OB/GYN's role in treating “uncomplicated” postpartum anxiety and depression Dr. Jessica's current role in collaboration with midwives  The decision to write Then Comes Baby The biggest postpartum struggles for new parents Learning to use language with patients that allows them to accept their new feelings and emotions The art of communication and sitting with people–when it's not taught in medical school Meeting diverse people where they are and with the understanding they need, not with ONE strict protocol for everyone Overcoming cultural factors in transitioning to parenthood and accepting help Matrescence: the changes and shifts in the transition into motherhood An overview of the topics and structure of Dr. Jessica's book, Then Comes Baby In postpartum, it's essential to take a pause until your body is ready to resume normal activities. Dr. Jessica's hopes for those who read her book Resources: Connect with Dr. Jessica Vernon: Website, Instagram, and Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood. Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some music and sounds in this podcast by @itslucakoala In this BRAND NEW podcast episode — Brittany (your podcast host) drops a fun solo episode for the month of August! She is getting ready to go on a baby hiatus this month— as she is expected to possibly get induced around week 37. IT IS BABY MONTH! WOO HOO! In this episode Brittany hints at baby's gender and much more! She hopes you all enjoy.  Discussed in this episode — Brittany's experience with MFM and her regular OBGYN appointments —  Her emotional highs and lows of pregnancy — Brittany fills you all in on her scary trip to labor & delivery at 32 weeks — She fills you in on how she is preparing for baby- mentally and emotionally — Get an audible sneak peek at possible gender and baby nursery! — And much more! AG1: NEXT GEN JUST LAUNCHED! So subscribe today to try the Next Gen of AG1! If you use my link, you'll also get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/bosbabes to get started with AG1's Next Gen and notice the benefits for yourself.   For all of your furniture needs please be sure to check out Highpoint Furniture Sales. They are fully family owned and operated with 1 great location in the state of North Carolina— visit their showroom In High Point or shop their website highpointfurnituresales.com — they offer white glove delivery and set up services nationwide! For your triad area realty needs please get in touch with Amy Cromer of ‘Cromer Property Group'. Visit her website today for more information www.cromerpropertygroup.com Luca Koala FREE music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5kepJgtnHDGsvYiLlKXQ03?si=wZKjnpjvTXSXz-qnBOkX7w

Why would an abortion doctor change her mind about the morality of abortion and become a Christian? On this bonus episode of the Think Biblically podcast, Dr. Catherine Wheeler shares her compelling and powerful story of redemption and transformation from an abortionist to a pro-life activist. If you want to watch this episode in person, please visit Sean's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5kYzcQtlk8Dr. Wheeler is an Ob/Gyn physician who practiced in Salt Lake City, Utah for 24 years, before moving to Colorado. In Utah, she was an originating shareholder of a private Ob/Gyn practice. Later in her career, she developed midlife women's health clinic and educational programs at the University of Utah. She then developed a gynecology clinic with HCA St. Mark's Hospital. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

High blood pressure in pregnancy isn't just a number—it can signal serious complications that put both mom and baby at risk. In this episode, we unpack the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and chronic hypertension. We'll discuss how these conditions are diagnosed, why they matter, and how they're managed to protect both maternal and fetal health. Whether you're a parent-to-be, a birth worker, or just curious, this episode gives you the essential info you need—straight from an OB/GYN and a pediatrician.

A court win for an Oregon mom who wants to help kids in foster care, OB-GYNs and state pro-life laws, explaining the “heat index” and police use private DNA labs to help solve cold cases. Plus, and unexpected lunch date, Cal Thomas on the Gaza food crisis, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Nicea Conference 2025, a celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the most widely confessed and majestic expression of the Christian faith, underpinning the essence of the gospel we confess. Join church leaders from over two dozen countries in the same place Christians gathered 1700 years ago. WORLD subscribers enjoy 20% conference registration with promo code WORLD20. Visit www.niceaconference.comAnd from WatersEdge Kingdom Investments — personal investments that build churches. 5.05% APY on a three-month term. WatersEdge.com/investWatersEdge Kingdom Investments - WatersEdge securities are subject to certain risk factors as described in our Offering Circular and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. This is not an offer to sell or solicit securities. WatersEdge offers and sells securities only where authorized; this offering is made solely by our Offering Circular.

The rollercoaster of medical school transitions is hitting some peaks, from the first nerve-wracking days of clerkships to the unglamorous realities of OB-GYN rotations. M3 Elvire Nguepnang, M2 Gizzy Lundquist, M3 Jeff Goddard, and M1 Katherine Yu open up about the leap from textbooks to patient care, beginning advanced clerkships, and just staying on the path—and why it's okay to feel a little lost. Along the way, they share their experiences with delivering placentas, unpack how seemingly minor lessons from preclinical years suddenly become crucial in the real world, and the new sensory ability they'd choose if they could.

We are Survivors. We see some bad shit, and we move on to the next task. We have made it through a LOT to be here, doing what we do. But in being Survivors, we often get stuck in Survival Mode, which leads to burnout. Moving beyond Survival Mode is key to our survival as OB/GYN's, and we are going to discuss 2 important factors in doing so today. To get access to the replay of my recent webinar, "Quit Your Burnout, Not Your Job," visit: coach-miles.com/quit

“God designed you—and He cares about your body.” That simple truth forms the foundation of a powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Kerri Anthony, a board-certified OBGYN and menopause specialist.   Along the way, we dismantle myths, normalize conversations that have been taboo in the Church for too long, and encourage women to take ownership of their health and well-being. No matter what season of life you're in—this episode is for you.   Disclaimer: Dr. Anthony is a licensed physician, but this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.   Show notes: You can find Dr. Kerri Anthony @yourmenopausemd on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and more: https://linktr.ee/yourmenopausemd?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=51449eec-0ebb-46d7-bcd2-4348b7d464c7   Books Recommended by Dr. Anthony: You Are Not Broken by Kelli Caspersen The Menopause Manifesto by Jen Gunter Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori A. Brotto, PhD More Book Recommendations: Embodied by Gregg Allison The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Wray Gregoire How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex by Stan and Brenna Jones The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van Der Kolk M.D.   Want to connect with a pastor? Fill out our connect form so that we can connect with the right team and resources:  https://my.churchonthemove.com/connect

Do you constantly worry about how your daughter feels in her body—but struggle with knowing how to help her feel strong and confident?In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Melissa Holmes, OBGYN and co-founder of Girlology, we explore how body confidence isn't about looks—it's about health, self-respect, and social safety. If you're a single parent raising a tween or teen, this episode will help you understand how your words, actions, and even your silence can shape your daughter's relationship with her body for years to come.Learn the difference between body image and embodiment—and why that matters for your child's health.Discover subtle ways your language may be reinforcing negative body talk—and how to shift it.Gain simple tools to help your daughter build boundaries and social safety in friendships and dating.Hit play now to learn practical ways to raise a more confident, body-aware, and socially empowered daughter.Find out more about Melissa here

This week on The Mother Daze, we're joined by two powerhouse women redefining what birth support can look like, Anastasia Stone, mother of five and deeply intuitive doula, and Dr. Melissa Drake, soulful OB-GYN. Together they co-founded ‘The Collective' in Santa Barbara, California. As a team, they're flipping the traditional model of care on its head, blending house calls, continuity, and deep, respectful presence to rewrite the birth experience. We dive into the story of Sarah's birth with baby Ocean, including the moment a shoulder dystocia changed the energy of the room and how this team navigated it with calm, trust, and connection. From home to hospital, they held Sarah through the intensity, honoring her choices and helping her stay rooted in her joy even amidst big unknowns. This episode is all about intuitive birth work, integrated care, how they came to be such a dynamic duo and what's possible when women are surrounded by providers who trust the process as deeply as they trust the birthing person. Follo​w Sarah Wright Olsen: IG: @swrightolsen Follow Teresa Palmer: IG: @teresapalmer  FB: https://www.facebook.com/teresamarypalmer/ DISCOUNT CODES: • Go to www.baeo.com and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 • Go to www.lovewell.earth and get 20% when using the code MOTHERDAZE20 More about the show! • Watch this episode on YouTube here • Co-founders of @yourzenmama yourzenmama.com • Read and buy our book! "The Zen Mama Guide To Finding Your Rhythm In Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi dive deep into the world of gut health with Hannah Kleinfeld, co-founder and COO of Omni-biotic US. They explore the intricate connections between gut microbiome, hormonal balance, and overall health. Hannah shares her personal journey from battling Lyme disease to revolutionizing probiotic solutions.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Dr. Hannah Kleinfeld's 5 Key Takeaways:Understand the gut-hormone connection: Get a comprehensive stool test to assess your gut healthAddress inflammation: Chronic gut inflammation can lead to systemic issues, including brain fog and fertility challenges.Choose targeted probiotics: Look for clinically-studied formulations addressing specific health needs. Choose a probiotic with multiple strains and proven efficacy like Omni-Biotic - Europe's #1 probiotic brand.Support gut health post-antibiotics: Replenish beneficial bacteria after antibiotic use to prevent long-term microbiome disruption.Consider lifestyle factors: Stress, diet, and environmental toxins all impact gut health.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:08) Lyme disease symptoms and diagnosis challenges(10:45) Omnibiotic: Targeted probiotics for gut health(15:29) Leaky gut and inflammation's widespread effects(20:46) Why probiotic supplements are necessary(26:31) Probiotic survival rates through digestion(32:03) Tailoring probiotics to individual health needs(37:35) Gut microbiome changes with agingRESOURCES:Omni Biotic WebsiteOmni Biotic InstagramGUEST BIOGRAPHY:Hannah Kleinfeld is the co-founder and COO of Omni-Biotic US. A Yale and Harvard graduate and certified health coach, Hannah first became passionate about gut health and functional medicine during her experience with Lyme disease in her early twenties. As a prominent voice in wellness and biohacking, she shares the latest clinical gut health research alongside her own healing journey, inspiring wellness lovers and biohackers worldwide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode I am sitting down with Dr. Basma Faris, an OBGYN and Culinary Medicine Specialist. We talk through:The Rotterdam criteria for PCOS diagnosis and why many women go undiagnosedHow insulin resistance affects energy, cravings, and weight (even if you don't have PCOS)Why addressing insulin resistance is key to managing PCOS symptomsPractical nutrition strategies: increasing fiber, balancing meals, and working with your body's biologyThe role of Continuous Glucose Monitors in personalizing your approach to foodWhy weight loss isn't the sole focus - improving overall health and quality of life is paramountBuilding a comprehensive care team for hormonal healthSleep evaluation and its critical role in PCOS managementTo watch Molly's FREE 45-Minute Masterclass: 3 Science Backed Tools for Sustainable Fat Loss, click HERETo connect with Molly, click HERETo subscribe to her weekly FREE Newsletter, click HERETo submit your question for advice from Molly on the show click HERETo connect with Dr. Basma Faris, click HERE

Ever feel like something is off in your body, but your labs come back "normal"? You're not alone—and you're not crazy. In this episode, Barbara sits down with Dr. Laura Fortner, a former OBGYN turned DNA optimization expert, to uncover how personalized DNA testing can help women ditch the guesswork and finally get answers about fatigue, stubborn weight, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and more.This is not your average health episode. Dr. Laura shares how her own health crisis and her family history of dementia led her to functional medicine and DNA genomics. Together, they dive into how your genes don't define your destiny—and how the expression of your DNA can be influenced (and improved!) through targeted lifestyle shifts, supplements, and hormone support.Tune in to hear:Why “normal” lab results often miss what's happening at the cellular levelThe truth about methylation defects (like MTHFR) and what they mean for your energyHow childhood trauma, toxins, and stress impact your gene expressionThe surprising connection between genetics, hormone replacement therapy, and dementia riskWhat your DNA can tell you about constipation, fatigue, and weight gainWhy GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) aren't the full solution—and what to know before startingHow to use your DNA results as an “encyclopedia of YOU” to make more informed health choicesHow To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she's not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you'd love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.bizSign Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!

Music teacher, OB-GYN named Park City Rotary 2025 citizens of the year, Kimball Art Center Director Aldy Milliken and board member Stefani Kimche have details about the Dakota Pacific location for the new art center, Park City Schools Mountain Bike Team to increase access and financial aid, Heber City Council candidate Jami Hewlett charged with alleged child abuse, Developer cites interest in bringing memory care, assisted living back to Summit County, Serve Park City Founder Karen Marriott has details about registering for the 2nd annual 9/11 Day of Service, Park City Ski & Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Development Director Heidi Voelker have details about their upcoming fundraiser, POWDR CEO shares national park, ski resort aspirations and Local dyslexia foundation to transfer program to Montana school.

I am lucky enough to be joined today by OBGYN, NYT best selling author and content creator Dr Jen Gunter. Following recent discussions on the podcast about Lorde saying coming off the pill was the 'best drug' and an influx of anti-pill content online, I was feeling a little unsure if this was something I should still be taking. Dr Gunter answered all my questions - does it impact who we're attracted to? Do we need to be tracking period cycles? Can the pill alter our brains? Can it make us infertile if we're on it too long or bad at taking it? Do some pills make us 'crazier' than others? Is cycle tracking effective as contraception? Is anti-pill content right wing programming? Dr Jen Gunter Socials Big Small Talk Socials Dr Jen Gunter BOOKS

In the mid-1980s, an OBGYN in Brazil noticed that far fewer pregnant women at his hospital were dying from abortion complications. It wasn't a coincidence. Brazilian women had made a discovery that allowed them to safely have abortions at home, despite the country's abortion restrictions. That discovery eventually spread across the globe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN and fierce advocate for changing the conversation around women's health. Together, they demystify perimenopause and menopause by breaking down the hormonal changes women experience and providing empowering strategies for navigating this critical life transition. Key Topics: 1. Your Changing Body's Hormonal Journey - How your ovaries start becoming less cooperative - Why estrogen matters more than you think - Decoding the symptoms no one talks about 2. The Real Story About Hormone Replacement - Busting myths about hormone treatments - What science really says about staying healthy - Finding the right hormone solution for your body 3. Lifestyle Hacks for Feeling Your Best - Building strength when your body feels different - Eating for your inflammation - Nutrition strategies that actually work for midlife 4. Taking Charge of Your Health - Learning the language of your body - Finding doctors who will really listen - Becoming the CEO of your personal health journey Follow Dr. Mary Claire Haver TikTok @drmaryclaire Instagram @drmaryclaire @the_pause_life  Facebook The Pause Life by Dr Mary Claire Haver  YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD LinkedIn The 'Pause Life with Dr. Mary Claire Haver Purchase her book The New Menopause  Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven't already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nataliecrawfordmd,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Natalie's YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD⁠⁠⁠⁠, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fora Fertility. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show!Nii brings talks to Dr. Rachael Consoli, an OB/GYN who presently is working in a United States military hospital in South Korea and has the unique distinction of having delivered babies on nearly every continent in the world. Listen in as Nii asks Rachael why she chose to follow this less-than-traveled path in medicine. Things to expect in this episode:Dr. Rachael's journey from EM residency to OB/GYNThe challenges and rewards of humanitarian and locums workTraveling the world and immersing oneself in the local cultureSaving for retirement and vetting humanitarian organizationsHer experience serving the people of Utqiagvik, Alaska, the most northern city in the worldWE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!FILL OUT THE DOCS OUTSIDE THE BOX PODCAST SURVEY (in partnership w INCROWD)INCROWDMAKE EXTRA MONEY AS A RESIDENT OR ATTENDING - COMPLETE MEDICAL SURVEYS WITH INCROWDWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE!Join our communityText word PODCAST to 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @drniidarkoEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comThis episode is edited by: Your Podcast PalThis episode is sponsored by:Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) shouldn't be shrouded in outdated fears and misinformation. When I finally started HRT at 57, I realized I'd spent years unnecessarily suffering through sleepless nights, hot flashes, and night sweats—chalked up to “normal aging”—when effective treatments already existed.My journey began after a hysterectomy, when a nurse practitioner discovered my testosterone level was critically low (11 ng/dl, with a normal range of 13–87). That led to my first experience with vaginal estrogen and topical testosterone. But over time, I learned I needed a more comprehensive approach—including systemic estrogen and progesterone—to truly feel like myself again.This episode also breaks down the recent FDA meeting that addressed two major barriers to women's hormone health:The outdated black box warning on vaginal estrogenThe ongoing lack of FDA-approved testosterone options for womenThese regulatory hurdles continue to block access to treatments that dramatically improve quality of life for midlife women.Whether you're working with your OB-GYN or exploring options through platforms like MyAlloy, MidiHealth, HerMD, or Parlor Games—support exists. But you must advocate for yourself. No woman should suffer in silence or settle for a life that feels like a shadow of her former self.Share this episode with someone who thinks they're “just getting older” and doesn't realize how good they could actually feel.Some Online Women's Health Resources:Allara Health, Midi Health, Alloy Women's Health, Evernow, Winona, HerMD, Femgevity, Maven ClinicThis episode is not intended to be medical advice. I'm sharing my personal journey with hormone replacement therapy in hopes of starting a conversation and helping other women feel less alone. I realize HRT is not the right fit for everyone._________________________________________Are you ready to reclaim your midlife body and health? I went through my own personal journey through menopause, the struggle with midsection weight gain, and feeling run-down. Faster Way, a transformative six-week group program, set me on the path to sustainable change. I'd love to work with you! Let me help you reach your health and fitness goals.https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/?aid=MicheleFolanHave questions about Faster Way? Please email me at:mfolanfasterway@gmail.com After trying countless products that overpromised and underdelivered, RIMAN skincare finally gave me real, visible results—restoring my glow, firmness, and confidence in my skin at 61. RIMAN Korea's #1 Skincare Line - https://michelefolan.riman.com*Transcripts are done with AI and may not be perfectly accurate.**This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.

In this eye-opening episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Dr. Miles Madison, a leading periodontist and TikTok sensation. Dr. Madison delves into the intricacies of periodontal health, explaining the differences between dentists and periodontists. He discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy oral microbiome and its effects on systemic health. The conversation encompasses a broad range of topics, including gum disease, pregnancy-related oral health concerns, and the potential connection between oral bacteria and cognitive decline. From debunking toothpaste myths to explaining the impact of hormones on oral health, this episode is packed with practical advice for listeners of all ages.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Opill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com1MD: Visit 1MD.org, use code SHEMD, and enjoy 15% off your first order.Vionic: Use code SHEMD at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only.Live Conscious: Head to LiveConscious.com and use code SHEMD for 15% off your first purchase.Myriad: Learn more about MyRisk with RiskScore at GetMyRisk.com Dr. Miles Madison's 5 Key Takeaways:Optimize Your Oral Microbiome: Support a healthy oral microbiome by using probiotic toothpaste and avoiding harsh antibacterial mouthwashes that kill beneficial bacteria.Prevent Gum Disease with Proactive Care: Prevent gum disease proactively with biannual dental cleanings, daily flossing, and antimicrobial mouthwash if recommended.Adjust Oral Care During Pregnancy: During pregnancy, boost calcium intake and get extra dental cleanings to combat pregnancy-related gingivitis.Combat Dry Mouth to Reduce Cavity Risk: Fight dry mouth and cavity risk by chewing xylitol gum, staying hydrated, and using a humidifier if needed.Protect Brain Health Through Oral Hygiene: Maintain a strict brushing and flossing routine to reduce inflammation linked to dementia risk. In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:36) Best toothpaste depends on your dental issues(10:36) Oral microbiome testing and targeted treatments(24:26) Bad breath: causes and effective treatments(29:24) Gum Recession: how it's different from gum disease(34:20) Gum disease: a silent but serious condition(37:08) Electric toothbrush vs manual toothbrush: which is best?(40:44) What's the best toothpaste to use?(42:30) Oral care changes needed during different life stages(50:31) What to do for dry mouth issues(54:30) Most important daily oral care habitsRESOURCES:Dr. Miles Madison Website : http://www.Beverlyhillsperio.comDr. Miles Madison TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@drmilesmadison?lang=enDr. Miles Madison Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drmilesmadison/?hl=enSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're live with Angela Parise, OBGYN at Ochsner and Dennis Wells, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Ochsner talks about the Catholic Medical Association: New Orleans Guild. Barbara Heil, Catholic author talks about her book "Journey Into His Heart: How the Holy Spirit Led Me into the Catholic Church" and Jamie McAleer, Catholic author of the book "I Will Come to You: A Story of Adoption and the Relentless Love of God".

Dr. Monica Prasad-Hayes explains GYN oncology, or treatment of gynecologic cancers. Dr. Hayes is an associate professor of OB-GYN, director of the GYN oncology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital, and a practicing GYN oncologist. She explains testing, treatment, and symptoms of ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and more.

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!My guest is Dr. Bruce Dorr, MD, OBGYN & Senior Medical Advisor for Biote.  We talk menopause & also discuss the article from the NY Times released on February 1, 2023 Women Have Been Misled About Menopause.The conversation around menopause is changing dramatically, but are women getting accurate information about what's actually happening in their bodies? Dr. Bruce Dorr, a board-certified OBGYN specializing in hormone optimization, joins Sandy to challenge widespread misconceptions and reveal what many women aren't being told about their changing hormones.This eye-opening discussion ventures far beyond hot flashes to explore how hormone imbalances affect virtually every bodily system. Dr. Dorr explains the shocking finding that joint pain—not hot flashes—tops the list of menopausal symptoms, and why so many women mistakenly attribute their discomfort to "just getting older." You'll discover the critical connection between hormone levels and brain health, including recent research linking hot flash severity to brain lesions similar to those found in Alzheimer's disease.The conversation tackles the infamous Women's Health Initiative study that scared millions away from hormone therapy, with Dr. Dorr clarifying why bioidentical hormones differ fundamentally from synthetic options. He offers a compelling analogy: "Not all estrogen is the same—it's like comparing ethanol to methanol. Both are alcohol, but one helps you feel good while the other can kill you." This distinction proves crucial for women weighing their treatment options.Most powerfully, Dr. Dorr addresses why standard medical care often fails menopausal women, with 60% of OBGYNs prescribing antidepressants rather than addressing hormonal root causes. He explains how pellet therapy works as an alternative delivery system and shares stories of patients whose lives were transformed once their hormones were properly balanced. If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause—or simply want to understand what lies ahead—this conversation provides essential information for making informed decisions about your health and vitality.Support the showPlease rate & review my podcast with a few kind words on Apple or Spotify. Subscribe wherever you listen, share this episode with a friend, and follow me below. This truly gives back & helps me keep bringing amazing guests & topics every week.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack: https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website: https://sandykruse.ca

This week features a discussion of maternity and pediatric care in disaster situations with Jessica Arno, the Combat Midwife. Jessica is a midwite, paramedic, and battlefield-born educator who's trained over 100,000 combat medics, Special Warfare medics, and EMS professionals in OB/GYN and pediatric emergencies. From Afghan refugee camps to rural fire stations, she equips medics and civilians with the skills to handle birth, bleeding, and babies-when help isn't coming.

Nearly one out of every ten women around the globe have a chronic disease called endometriosis. This gynecological condition can be incredibly painful, at times debilitating. Advocates say the medical industry hasn't given this condition the attention it deserves, and many patients say they don't feel heard when they try to explain their symptoms. Lawmakers on Beacon Hill are now considering a bill that would create a special task force focused on improving research and treatment. Dr. Pietro Bortoletto, co-founder of Terra Fertility in Dedham, and his patient, Madeleine Rodriguez, join Nichole to talk about the condition and the efforts to bring more awareness to its impacts.

In this special episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I invited Dr. Nabil Arrach from Progenesis Academy to peel back the curtain on my work—and share what's ahead for The Egg Whisperer brand. We talk about the origin of the nickname, what my work with patients actually looks like (including home visits!), and exciting upcoming projects like The Egg Whisperer App. You'll get a true behind‑the‑scenes look at how I combine medical expertise, compassion, and personal connection in fertility care. In this episode, we cover: How the nickname “Egg Whisperer” came about and what it really means Why I often treat patients differently—even giving injections at home How growing up in an OB‑GYN family shapes my approach to fertility care The importance of personalized, love‑driven treatment for every patient What's coming next: The Egg Whisperer App and other new resources Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's websiteYou can find Progenesis Academy here. Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing and answer your questions live on Zoom. Other ways to connect with me: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tipsSubscribe to the newsletter to get updatesJoin Egg Whisperer SchoolRequest a Consultation with Dr. Aimee Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well‑known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby‑making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

You're listening to Burnt Toast! Today, my guest isMara Gordon, MD. Dr. Mara is a family physician on the faculty of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, as well as a writer, journalist and contributor to NPR. She also writes the newsletter Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon about her efforts to make medicine more fat friendly. And she was previously on the podcast last November, answering your questions on how to take a weight inclusive approach to conditions like diabetes, acid reflux, and sleep apnea.Dr. Mara is back today to tackle all your questions about perimenopause and menopause! Actually, half your questions—there were so many, and the answers are so detailed, we're going to be breaking this one into a two parter. So stay tuned for the second half, coming in September! As we discussed in our recent episode with Cole Kazdin, finding menopause advice that doesn't come with a side of diet culture is really difficult. Dr Mara is here to help, and she will not sell you a supplement sign or make you wear a weighted vest. This episode is free but if you value this conversation, please consider supporting our work with a paid subscription. Burnt Toast is 100% reader- and listener-supported. We literally can't do this without you.PS. You can always listen to this pod right here in your email, where you'll also receive full transcripts (edited and condensed for clarity). But please also follow us in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and/or Pocket Casts! And if you enjoy today's conversation, please tap the heart on this post — likes are one of the biggest drivers of traffic from Substack's Notes, so that's a super easy, free way to support the show!And don't miss these: Episode 203 TranscriptVirginiaWhen I put up the call out for listener questions for this, we were immediately inundated with, like, 50 questions in an hour. People have thoughts and feelings and need information! So I'm very excited you're here. Before we dive into the listener questions, let's establish some big picture framing on how we are going to approach this conversation around perimenopause and menopause.MaraI should start just by introducing myself. I'm a family doctor and I have a very general practice, which means I take care of infants and I have a couple patients who are over 100. It's amazing. And families, which is such an honor, to care for multiple generations of families. So, perimenopause and menopause is one chunk of my practice, but it is not all of it.I come from the perspective of a generalist, right? Lots of my patients have questions about perimenopause and menopause. Many of my patients are women in that age group. And I have been learning a lot over the last couple of years. The science is emerging, and I think a lot of practice patterns amongst doctors have really changed, even in the time that I have been in practice, which is about 10 years. There has been a huge shift in the way we physicians think about menopause and think about perimenopause, which I think is mostly for the better, which is really exciting.There's an increased focus on doctors taking menopause seriously, approaching it with deep care and concern and professionalism. And that is excellent. But this menopause advocacy is taking place in a world that's really steeped in fatphobia and diet culture. Our culture is just so susceptible to corporate influence. There are tons of influencers who call themselves menopause experts selling supplements online, just selling stuff. Sort of cashing in on this. And I will note, a lot of them are medical doctors, too, so it can be really hard to sort through.VirginiaYour instinct is to trust, because you see the MD.MaraTotally. There's a lot of diet talk wrapped up in all of it, and there's a lot of fear-mongering, which I would argue often has fatphobia at its core. It's a fear of fatness, a fear of aging, a fear of our bodies not being ultra thin, ultra sexualized bodies of adolescents or women in their 20s, right? This is all to say that I think it's really exciting that there's an increased cultural focus on women's health, particularly health in midlife. But we also need to be careful about the ways that diet culture sneaks into some of this talk, and who might be profiting from it. So we do have some hearty skepticism, but also some enthusiasm for the culture moving towards taking women's concerns and midlife seriously.VirginiaThe cultural discourse around this is really tricky. Part of why I wanted you to come on to answer listener questions is because you approach healthcare from a weight inclusive lens, which is not every doctor. It is certainly not every doctor in the menopause space. And you're not selling us a supplement line or a weighted vest, so that's really helpful. So that's a good objective place for us to start! Here's our first question, from Julie: It's my understanding that the body naturally puts on weight in menopause, especially around the torso, and that this fat helps to replace declining estrogen, because fat produces estrogen. I don't know where I've heard this, but I think it's true? But I would like to know a doctor's explanation of this, just because I think it's just more evidence that our bodies know what they're doing and we can trust them, and that menopause and the possible related weight gain is nothing to fear or dread or fight.MaraOof, okay, so we are just diving right in. Thank you so much for this question. It's one I get from many of my patients, too. So I looked into some of the literature on this, and it is thought that declining estrogen—which happens in the menopausal transition—does contribute to what we call visceral adiposity, which is basically fatty tissue around the internal organs. And in clinical practice, we approximate this by assessing waist circumference. This is really spotty! But we tend to think of it as “belly fat,” which is a fatphobic term. I prefer the term “visceral adiposity” even though it sounds really medical, it gets more specifically at what the issue is, which is that this particular adipose tissue around internal organs can be pathologic. It can be associated with insulin resistance, increasing risk of cardiovascular disease, and risk of what we call metabolic—here's a mouthful—metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease, which is what fatty liver disease has been renamed.So I don't think we totally understand why this happens in the menopausal transition. There is a hypothesis that torso fatty tissue does help increase estrogen, and it's the body's response to declining estrogen and attempts to preserve estrogen. But in our modern lives, where people live much longer than midlife, it can create pathology. VirginiaI just want to pause there to make sure folks get it. So it could be that this extra fat in our torsos develops for a protective reason —possibly replacing estrogen levels—but because we now live longer, there's a scenario where it doesn't stay protective, or it has other impacts besides its initial protective purpose.MaraRight? And this is just a theory. It's kind of impossible to prove something like that, but many menopause researchers have this working theory about, quote—we've got to find a better term for it—belly fat. What should we call it, Virginia? Virginia. I mean, or can we reclaim belly fat? But that's like a whole project. There is a lot of great work reclaiming bellies, but we'll go with visceral adiposity right now.MaraAnyway, this is an active area of menopause research, and I'm not sure we totally understand the phenomenon. That being said, Julie asks, “Should we just trust our bodies?” Do our bodies know what they're doing? And I think that's a really philosophical question, and that is the heart of what you're asking, Julie, rather than what's the state of the research on visceral adiposity in the menopause transition.It's how much do we trust our bodies versus how much do we use modern medicine to intervene, to try to change the natural course of our bodies? And it's a question about the role that modern medicine plays in our lives. So obviously, I'm a fan of modern medicine, right? I'm a medical doctor. But I also have a lot of skepticism about it. I can see firsthand that we pathologize a lot of normal physiologic processes, and I see the way that our healthcare system profits off of this pathology.So this is all to say: Most people do tend to gain weight over time. That's been well-described in the literature. Both men and women gain weight with age, and women tend to gain mid-section weight specifically during the menopausal transition, which seems to be independent of age. So people who go through menopause earlier might see this happen earlier. This weight gain is happening in unique ways that are affected by the hormone changes in the menopausal transition, and I think it can be totally reasonable to want to prevent insulin resistance or prevent metabolic dysfunction in the liver using medications. Or can you decide that you don't want to use medications to do that; diet and exercise also absolutely play a role. But I think it's a deep question. I don't know, what do you think? Virginia, what's your take?VirginiaI think it can be a both/and. If everybody gains weight as we age, and particularly as we go through menopause transition, then we shouldn't be pathologizing that at baseline. Because if everybody does it, then it's a normal fact of having a human body. And why are we making that into something that we're so terrified of?And I think this is what we're going to get more into with these questions: It's also possible to say, can we improve quality of life? Can we extend life? Can we use medicine to help with those things in a way that makes it not about the weight gain, but about managing the symptoms that may or may not be caused by the weight gain? If the weight gain correlates with insulin resistance, of course you're going to treat the insulin resistance, because the insulin resistance is the concern. Does that mean weight loss is the thing we have to do? Not necessarily.MaraTotally. I define size inclusive medicine—which is the way that I practice medicine—as basically not yelling at my patients to lose weight. And it's quite revolutionary, even though it shouldn't be. I typically don't initiate conversations about weight loss with my patients. If my patients have evidence of metabolic dysfunction in the liver, if they have evidence of diabetes or pre-diabetes, if they have high blood pressure, we absolutely tackle those issues. There's good medications and non-medication treatments for those conditions.And if my patients want to talk about weight loss, I'm always willing to engage in those conversations. I do not practice from a framework of refusing to talk with my patients about weight loss because I feel that's not centering my patients' bodily autonomy. So let's talk about these more objective and less stigmatized medical conditions that we can quantify. Let's target those. And weight loss may be a side effect of targeting those. Weight loss may not be a side effect of targeting those. And there are ways to target those conditions that often don't result in dramatic or clinically significant weight loss, and that's okay.One other thing I'll note that it's not totally clear that menopausal weight gain is causing those sort of metabolic dysfunctions. This is a really interesting area of research. Again, I'm not a researcher, but I follow it with interest, because as a size-inclusive doctor, this is important to the way that I practice. So there's some school of thought that the metabolic dysfunction causes the weight gain, rather than the weight gain causing the metabolic dysfunction. And this is important because of the way we blame people for weight gain. We think if you gain weight, you've caused diabetes or whatever. This flips thta narrative on its head. Diabetes is a really complex disease with many, many factors affecting it. It's possible that having a genetic predisposition to cardiometabolic disease may end up causing weight gain, and specifically this visceral adiposity. So this is all to say there's a lot we don't understand. And I think at the core is trying to center my patients values, and de-stigmatize all of these conversations.VirginiaI love how Julie phrased it: “The possible related weight gain in menopause is maybe nothing to fear, dread, or fight.” I think anytime we can approach health without a mindset of fear and dread and not be fighting our bodies, that seems like it's going to be more health promoting than if we're going in like, “Oh my God, this is happening. It's terrible. I have to stop it.”And this is every life stage we go through, especially as women. Our bodies change, and usually our bodies get bigger. And we're always told we have to fight through puberty. You have a baby, you have to get your body back as quickly as possible. I do think there's something really powerful in saying: “I am going through a big life change right now so my body is supposed to change. I can focus on managing the health conditions that might come along with that, and I can also let my body do what it needs to do.” I think we can have both.MaraYeah, that's so beautifully said. And Julie, thank you for saying it that way.VirginiaOkay, so now let's get into some related weight questions.I was just told by my OB/GYN that excess abdominal weight can contribute to urinary incontinence in menopause. How true is this, and how much of a factor do you think weight is in this situation? And I think the you know, the unsaid question in this and in so many of these questions, is, so do I have to lose weight to solve this issue?MaraYes. So this is a very common refrain I hear from patients about the relationship between BMI and sort of different processes in the body, right? I think what the listeners' OB/GYN is getting at is the idea that mass in the abdomen and torso might put pressure on the pelvic floor. And more mass in the torso, more pressure on the pelvic floor.But urinary incontinence is extremely complicated and it can be caused by lots of different things. So I think what the OB/GYN is alluding to is pelvic floor weakness, which is one common cause. The muscles in the pelvic floor, which is all those muscles that basically hold up your uterus, your bladder, your rectum—all of those muscles can get weak over time. But other things can cause urinary incontinence, too. Neurological changes, hormonal changes in menopause, can contribute.Part of my size inclusive approach to primary care is I often ask myself: How would I treat a thin person with this condition? Because we always have other treatment options other than weight loss, and thin people have urinary incontinence all the time.VirginiaA lot of skinny grandmas are buying Depends. No shame!MaraTotally, right? And so we have treatments for urinary incontinence. And urinary incontinence often requires a multifactorial treatment approach.I will often recommend my patients do pelvic floor physical therapy. What that does is strengthen the pelvic floor muscles particularly if the person has been pregnant and had a vaginal delivery, those muscles can really weaken, and people might be having what we call genitourinary symptoms of menopause. Basically, as estrogen declines in the tissue of the vulva, it can make the tissue what we call friable.VirginiaI don't want a friable vulva! All of the language is bad.MaraI know, isn't it? I just get so used to it. And then when I talk to non-medical people, I'm like, whoa. Where did we come up with this term? It just means sort of like irritable.VirginiaOk, I'm fine having an irritable vulva. I'm frequently irritable.MaraAnd so that can cause a sensation of having to pee all the time. And that we can treat with topical estrogen, which is an estrogen cream that goes inside the vagina and is an amazing, underutilized treatment that is extremely low risk. I just prescribe it with glee and abandon to all of my patients, because it can really help with urinary symptoms. It can help with discomfort during sex in the menopausal transition. It is great treatment.VirginiaItchiness, dryness…MaraExactly, yeah! So I was doing a list of causes of urinary incontinence: Another one is overactive bladder, which we often use oral medications to treat. That helps decrease bladder spasticity. So this is all to say that it's multifactorial. It's rare that there's sort of one specific issue. And it is possible that for some people, weight loss might help decrease symptoms. If somebody loses weight in their abdomen, it might put less pressure on the pelvic floor, and that might ease up. But it's not the only treatment. So since we know that weight loss can be really challenging to maintain over time for many, many reasons, I think it's important to offer our patients other treatment options. But I don't want to discount the idea that it's inherently unrelated. It's possible that it's one factor of many that contributes to urinary incontinence.VirginiaThis is, like, the drumbeat I want us to keep coming back to with all these issues. As you said, how would I treat this in a thin person? It is much easier to start using an estrogen cream—like you said, low risk, easy to use—and see if that helps, before you put yourself through some draconian diet plan to try to lose weight.So for the doctor to start from this place of, “well, you've got excess abdominal fat, and that's why you're having this problem,” that's such a shaming place to start when that's very unlikely to be the full story or the full solution.MaraTotally. And pelvic PT is also underutilized and amazing. Everyone should get it after childbirth, but many people who've never had children might benefit from it, too.VirginiaOkay, another weight related question. This is from Ellen, who wrote in our thread in response to Julie's question. So in related to Julie's question about the role of declining estrogen in gaining abdominal fat:If that's the case, why does hormone replacement therapy not mitigate that weight gain? I take estrogen largely to support my bone health due to having a genetic disorder leading to fragile bones, but to be honest I had hoped that the estrogen would also help address the weight I've put on over the past five years despite stable eating and exercise habits. That hasn't happened, and I understand that it generally doesn't happen with HRT, but I don't understand why. I guess I'd just like to understand better why we tend to gain abdominal fat in menopause and what if anything can help mitigate that weight gain. I'm working on self acceptance for the body I have now, and I get frustrated when clothes I love no longer fit, or when my doctor tells me one minute to watch portion sizes to avoid weight gain, and the next tells me to ingest 1000 milligrams of calcium per day, which would account for about half of the calories I'm supposed to eat daily in order to lose weight or not gain more weight. It just feels like a lot of competing messages! Eat more protein and calcium, but have a calorie deficit. And it's all about your changing hormones, but hormone replacement therapy won't change anything.Ellen, relatable. So many mixed messages. Dr. Mara, you spoke to what we do and don't know about the abdominal fat piece a little bit already in Julie's question, so I think we can set that aside. But yes, if estrogen is playing a role, why does hormone replacement therapy not necessarily impact weight? And what do we do with the protein of it all? Because, let me tell you, we got like 50 other questions about protein.MaraI will answer the first part first: I don't think we know why menopausal hormone therapy does not affect abdominal fat. You're totally right. It makes intuitive sense, but that's not what we see clinically. There's some evidence that menopausal hormone therapy can decrease the rate of muscle mass loss. But we consider it a weight neutral treatment. Lots of researchers are studying these questions. But I don't think anybody knows.So those messages feel like they're competing because they are competing. And I don't think we understand why all these things go on in the human body and how to approach them. So maybe I'll turn the question back to you, Virginia. How do you think about it when you are seeking expertise and you get not a clear answer?VirginiaI mean, I'm an irritable vulva when it happens, that's for sure. My vulva and I are very irritated by conflicting messages. And I think we're right to be. I think Ellen is articulating a real frustration point.The other thing Ellen is articulating is how vulnerable we are in these moments. Because, as she's saying, she's working on self-acceptance for the body she has. And I think a lot of us are like, “We don't want weight loss to be the prescription. We don't want to feel pressured to go in that direction.” And then the doctor comes in and says, “1000 milligrams of calcium a day, an infinity number of protein grams a day. Also lose weight.” And then you do find yourself on that roller coaster or hamster wheel—choose your metaphor. Again, because we're so programmed to think “well, the only option I have is to try to control my weight, control my weight, control my weight.” And you get back in that space.What I usually try to do is phone a friend, have a plan to step myself out of that. Whether it's texting my best friend or texting Corinne, so they can be that voice of reason. And I would do this for them, too! You need help remembering: You don't want to pursue intentional weight loss. You're doing all this work on self-acceptance. Dieting is not going to be helpful. So what can you take from this advice that does feel doable and useful? And maybe it's not 1000 milligrams of calcium a day, but maybe it's like, a little more yogurt in your week. Is there a way you can translate this to your life that feels manageable? I think it's what you do a great job of. But I think in general, doctors don't do a great job with that part.MaraYeah, I bet you Ellen's doctor had 15 minutes with her. And was like, “Well, eat all this calcium and definitely try to lose weight,” right? And then was rushing out the door because she has 30 other patients to see that day.I think doctors are trying to offer what maybe they think patients want to hear, which is certainty and one correct answer. And it can feel hard to find the space to sort of sit in the uncertainty of medicine and health and the uncertainty of like our bodies. And corporate medicine is not conducive to that, let's put it that way.VirginiaBut so how much protein do we need to be eating?MaraI have no idea. Virginia, I don't think anybody knows. I think exercise is good for you. It's not good for every single body at every single moment in time. If you just broke your foot, running is not a healthy activity, right? If you're recovering from a disordered relationship with exercise, it's not healthy.But, movement in general prolongs our health span. And I'm reluctant to even say this, but, the Mediterranean diet—I hate even calling it a diet, right? But vegetables, protein—I don't even want to call them healthy fats, it's just so ambiguous what that means. But olive oil. All those things seem to be good for you. With the caveat that it's really hard to study the effects of diet. And this is general diet, not meaning a restrictive diet, but your diet over time. But I don't think we know how much, how much protein one needs to eat. It is unknowable.VirginiaAnd that's why, I think what we've been saying about figure out how to translate this into something that feels doable in your life. It's not like, Oh, olive oil forever. Never butter again. MaraOf course not. I love butter. Oh, my God. Extra butter!VirginiaRight. Butter is core to the Burnt Toast philosophy. I know you wouldn't be coming here with an anti-butter agenda.MaraOh, of course not. Kerry Gold forever.VirginiaBut it's, how can you take this and think about what makes sense in your life and would add value and not feel restrictive? And that's hard to do that when you're feeling vulnerable and worried and menopause feels like this big, scary unknown. But you still have the right to do that, because it's still your body.MaraBeautifully said.ButterVirginiaWell, this has all been incredibly helpful. Let's chat about things that are bringing us joy. Dr Mara, do you have some Butter for us? MaraI had to think about this a lot. The Butter question is obviously the most important question of the whole conversation.We have been in a heat wave in Philly, where I live, and it's really, really hot, and we have a public pool that is four blocks from our house. Philly actually has tons of public pools. Don't quote me on this, but I've heard through the grapevine—I have not fact-checked this—that it is one of the highest per capita free public pools in the country. I don't know where I heard that from. I know I should probably look that up, but anyway, we've got a lot of pools in Philly. And there's one four blocks from my house.So I used to think of pool time as a full day, like a Saturday activity. Like you bring snacks, you bring a book, you lounge for hours. But our city pool is very bare bones. There's no shade. And so, I have come to approach it as an after work palate cleanser. We rush there after I get my kid from daycare, and just pop in, pop out. It's so nice. And pools are so democratic. Everybody is there cooling off. There's no body shame. I mean, I feel like it's actually been quite freeing for my experience of a body shame in a bathing suit, because there's no opportunity to even contemplate it. Like you have to hustle in there to get there before it closes. There's no place to put your stuff. So you can't do all those body shielding techniques. You have to leave your stuff outside of the pool. So you have to go in in a bathing suit. And it's just like, all shapes and sizes there. I love it. So public pools are my Butter.VirginiaWe don't have a good public pool in my area, and I wish we did. I'm so jealous. That's magical. Since we're talking about being in midlife, I'm going to recommend the memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success by Jeff Hiller, which I just listened to on audiobook. Definitely listen to it on audiobook. Obviously, Jeff Hiller is a man and not in menopause, but he is in his late 40s, possibly turned 50. He's an actress of a certain age, as he says. If you watched “Somebody Somewhere” with Bridget Everett, he plays her best friend Joel. And the show was wonderful. Everyone needs to watch that.But Jeff Hiller is someone who had his big breakout role on an HBO show at the age of, like, 47 or something. And so it's his memoir of growing up as a closeted gay kid in Texas, in the church, and then moving to New York and pursuing acting and all that. It's hilarious. It's really moving. It made me teary several times. He is a beautiful writer, and it just makes you realize the potential of this life stage. And one of his frequent refrains in the book, and it's a quote from Bridget Everett, is Dreams Don't have Deadlines, and realizing what potential there is in the second half of our lives, or however you want to define it. Oh my gosh, I loved it so much. There's also a great, great interview with Jeff on Sam Sanders podcast that I'll link to as well. That's just like a great entry point, and it will definitely make you want to go listen to the whole book.MaraI love it.I will briefly say one thing I've been thinking about during this whole conversation is a piece by the amazing Anne Helen Petersen who writes Culture Study, which is one of my favorites of course, in addition to Burnt Toast. She wrote a piece about going through the portal. That was what she calls it. And she writes about how she's talking with her mom, I think, who says, “Oh, you're starting to portal!” to Anne. And I just love it.What she's getting at is this sort of surge of creativity and self confidence and self actualization that happens in midlife for women in particular. And I just love that image. Whenever I think of doing something that would have scared me a few years ago, or acting confident, appropriately confident in situations. I'm like, I'm going into the portal. I just, I love it, it's so powerful, and I think about it all the time.VirginiaWell, thank you so much for doing this. This was really wonderful. Tell folks where they can find you and how we can support your work.MaraThank you so much, Virginia. I'm such a fan of your work. It has been so meaningful, meaningful to me, both personally and professionally. So it's such an honor to be here again. You can find me on Substack. I write Your Doctor Friend by Mara Gordon . And I'm on Instagram at Mara Gordon MD, too. And you can find a lot of my writing on NPR as well. And I'm writing a book called, tentatively, How to Take Up Space, and it's about body shame and health care and the pursuit of health and wellness. So lots of issues like we touched on today, and hopefully that will be coming into the world in a couple of years. But yeah, thanks so much for having me, Virginia.The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow me on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, and Big Undies.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Farideh.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

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