Women's Health Interrupted
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Women’s Health Interrupted explores women’s health through scientific inquiry and storytelling. Spanning across four overarching and multidisciplinary themes: general health and wellness, brain health, socio-cultural determinants of health as well as politics, policy and advocacy, this podcast brings you content about women's health from every angle.
Women's Health Interrupted is produced by the Women's Health Research Cluster at UBC.
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S2 E8: How Does Menopause Affect the Brain? - Dr. Claudia Barth
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBDr. Claudia Barth is joining us to discuss the possible link between your brain health and menopause. She addresses how changes to your estrogen levels during menopause may be causing cognitive declines. Dr. Barth will also address other issues and things you can do to keep your brain healthy when going through menopause – and how to help other women during this period in their lives. Guest: Dr. Claudia Barth Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: ...
S2 E7: Mommy Brain: It’s Not Just in Your Head - Dr. Ann-Marie de Lange
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this week’s episode of Women’s Health Interrupted, we are joined by Dr. Ann-Marie De Lange, to discuss pregnancy and brain health, also referred to as “mommy brain.” Dr. De Lange will delve into how pregnancy may have long-lasting impacts on the brain and what processes go on in the brain when you give birth. She will also address what women can do to improve their brain health and address many of these issues when getting pregnant. Guest: Dr. Ann-Marie De Lange Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & S...
S2 E6: Exclusion of Women from Health Research: Then and Now - Amanda Namchuk & Tallinn Splinter
February 14, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAmanda Namchuk and Tallinn Splinter will join us in this episode to discuss the exclusion of women from health research and how that has impacted us in the past, present and foreseeable future. They discuss how a lack of research on women and their bodies has led to a gap in research on sex and gender. Amanda and Tallinn will also go over how to better address this gap both on an individual and systemic level. Guest: Amanda Namchuk and Tallinn Splinter Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscra...
S2 E5: Housing and Health Barriers Faced by 2SLGBTQ+ Youth - Dr. Alex Abramovich
January 30, 2024 23:45 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. Alex Abramovich will be highlighting the barriers that 2SLGBTQ+ youth face when accessing housing and health services. He will discuss how the issue of safety comes into place and how important it is for 2SLGBTQ+ youth to feel like they can be their full authentic selves when choosing different programs. Guest: Dr. Alex Abramovich Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra Music: "A Way to You" by Nick Petrov licensed via Premium Beat Sp...
S2 E4: Abortion Rights with Precarious Immigration Status - Dr. Lindsay Larios
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode of Women’s Health Interrupted we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Larios to discuss reproductive care in Canada when you have a precarious immigration status. Dr. Larios addresses our questions related to how abortion and reproductive care rights work in a healthcare system that often discriminates against marginalized groups. SUBJECT/HOST CREDITS: Guest: Dr. Lindsay Larios Host(s): Chhavi Mehra & Sarah Williscraft Editor: Negin Nia & Chhavi Mehra MUSIC CREDITS: A Way to You by...
S2 E3: All You Need to Know about Gynecological Cancer
November 09, 2023 20:48 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Nicole Keay and Stephanie Lam from The Gynecologic Cancer Initiative. Nicole and Stephanie co-host the Gynecologic Oncology Sharing Hub (GOSH) podcast. They joined us to discuss all things gynecological cancer from what it is, to treatments, and how to support patients or survivors. You will also hear about new initiatives based in B.C. that the Gynecological Cancer Initiative and the GOSH Podcast are working. Guests: Nicole Keay & Stephanie Lam Host(s): C...
S2 E2: Why are Women's Cardiovascular Concerns Often Downplayed?
October 11, 2023 20:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, we spoke to Dr. Najah Adreak, who brought her expertise to discuss the knowledge gaps in women’s heart health. In this episode, she will go over the risk factor, diagnosis and treatment for women’s cardiovascular concerns. Dr. Adreak will also address the long-standing knowledge gaps in women’s cardiovascular health. She delves into how health research is often solely based on male bodies and how this impacts female patients today. New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted...
S2 E1: Cultivating Female Sexual Desire through Mindfulness - Dr. Lori Brotto
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBDr. Lori Brotto joins us in the first episode of Season 2 to discuss cultivating female sexual health and empowerment. She addresses myths, sex research and other historical issues that may impact why many women may experience sexual concerns today. Dr. Brotto will go over how one can cultivate sexual desire through interventions, mindfulness and female empowerment. Dr. Lori Brotto is a professor in the UBC Department of Gynecology, a registered psychologist in Vancouver, and executive d...
Field Trip EP 5: How Women’s Socio-Economic Status Correlates with IPV?
January 11, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Siwan Anderson talks about how women’s socio-economic status strongly correlates with their health outcomes, especially Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Dr. Anderson discusses some interesting findings in her research on how women are less likely to suffer abuse if they have access to a share of the household. Her current research looks at the women’s relationships with power in the household and how religious and cultural norms come into play in this context. Links to...
Field Trip EP 4: Social and Behavioural Epidemiology
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn the fourth episode of our mini series, we talk to Dr. Kiffer Card about social and behavioural determinants of health and how healthcare researchers can improve the study of these determinants. Dr. Card discusses the historical failures of governments and researchers to provide adequate care for marginalized communities and how his work aims to begin filling those gaps. Links to resources mentioned in this episode/further reading material: What public health interventions do people in...
Field Trip EP 3: How Migration Status Impacts Health and Healthcare of Refugees?
November 09, 2022 18:26 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode of our mini-series, we talk to Dr. Elif Sari about how the notion of “becoming sick” is related to people’s migration experiences, especially those who are part of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Sari discusses how this notion is rooted in the idea of harsh working environments and discriminatory practices of healthcare. She also addressed how both of these factors contribute to the emotional and physical wellbeing of these people. Guest bio: Dr. Elif Sari is a queer femini...
Field Trip EP 2: The Impacts of Gender and Intersectionality on Health Policy
October 12, 2022 22:52 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBIn the second episode of our mini series, we talk to Dr. Veena Sriram about the role of power structures, such as gender, in global healthcare systems and policies. She highlights the importance of interdisciplinary study between public health and social sciences to better critically analyze healthcare systems. Resources Discussed: Veena’s papers that questions were based on: Introduction to “Recontextualizing Physician Associations: Revisiting Context, Scope, Methodology” Heroes on Str...
Field Trip EP 1: What Does Justice Mean for Women who Seek Reparations?
September 14, 2022 18:54 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn the first episode of our mini-series, we talk to Dr. Ketty Anyeko about how economic barriers prevent many women from seeking justice and reparations in their lives. She discusses storytelling as a powerful tool for many women who have experienced sexual violence in Northern Uganda and the importance of listening to the community. Resources Discussed: Storytelling and Peacebuilding: Lessons from Northern Uganda ‘The Cooling of Hearts’: Community Truth-Telling in Northern Uganda Chi...
Field Trip mini-series Trailer
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 minute - 1000 KBWe’re taking a field trip away from our regular Women’s Health Interrupted content to bring you a special mini series! Hosted by Dr. Marina Adshade and Damara Featherstone, this mini-series aims to find out what every women’s health researcher should know about socioeconomic status. Socioeconomic status is a combination of economic factors—like income, education and occupation—and social factors including gender, race, country of origin, and much more. By talking with experts in the arts an...
S1 E10: How do Oral Contraceptives Impact Your Brain Health?
June 08, 2022 18:24 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Jacobs and Dr. Cailtin Taylor to discuss how oral contraceptives (OC) impact women’s brain health. We break down the science behind oral contraceptives, discover gaps in research, and discuss the need for safer birth control options for women. Rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Don't forget to check out the family of podcasts on the UBC Medicine Learning Network. (C) 2022 UBC Medicine Learning Ne...
How do Oral Contraceptives Impact Your Brain Health?
June 08, 2022 18:24 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Jacobs and Dr. Cailtin Taylor to discuss how oral contraceptives (OC) impact women’s brain health. We break down the science behind oral contraceptives, discover gaps in research, and discuss the need for safer birth control options for women. Rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Don't forget to check out the family of podcasts on the UBC Medicine Learning Network. (C) 2022 UBC Medicine Learning Ne...
S1 E9: The Must-Knows of Dense Breasts & Cancer Screening
May 11, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBPlease rate, review, subscribe, and share our podcast. In this week’s episode, Rebecca sits down with researcher, Dr. Paula Gordon, and breast cancer survivor and Executive Director of Dense Breasts Canada, Jennie Dale, to break into the science behind breast cancer screening and the importance of early detection practices. We talk about why women with dense breasts are at higher risk for developing more severe forms of breast cancer and what can be done to keep them safe. Links to resour...
The Must-Knows of Dense Breasts & Cancer Screening
May 11, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBPlease rate, review, subscribe, and share our podcast. In this week’s episode, Rebecca sits down with researcher, Dr. Paula Gordon, and breast cancer survivor and Executive Director of Dense Breasts Canada, Jennie Dale, to break into the science behind breast cancer screening and the importance of early detection practices. We talk about why women with dense breasts are at higher risk for developing more severe forms of breast cancer and what can be done to keep them safe. Links to resour...
Endometriosis - What We Know and Don’t Know
April 13, 2022 19:03 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThank you for listening. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show on your podcast platform of choice. Content Warning: Mentions of suicide/self harm If you are experiencing thoughts of self harm and need support contact someone here: Canada:https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ Find your local crisis center: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/looking-for-local-resources-support/ If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 In this episode, Rebecca s...
S1 E8: Endometriosis - What We Know and Don’t Know
April 13, 2022 19:03 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThank you for listening. Please subscribe, rate, and review our show on your podcast platform of choice. Content Warning: Mentions of suicide/self harm If you are experiencing thoughts of self harm and need support contact someone here: Canada:https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ Find your local crisis center: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/looking-for-local-resources-support/ If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 In this episode, Rebecca s...
S1 E7: The Gendered Impacts of Drug Policy on Women
March 09, 2022 17:27 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBPlease subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your favourite streaming platform. In this week’s episode, Rebecca and Sidney sit down to talk with Dr. Jade Boyd, of the BCCSU to discuss the gendered impacts of drug use and drug policy. They go over some of the ways in which researchers, harm reduction services, and state services could all better support women who use drugs. Dr. Boyd also highlights the intersectional nature of drug use stigma and the need to incorporate research into dr...
The Gendered Impacts of Drug Policy on Women
March 09, 2022 17:27 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBPlease subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on your favourite streaming platform. In this week’s episode, Rebecca and Sidney sit down to talk with Dr. Jade Boyd, of the BCCSU to discuss the gendered impacts of drug use and drug policy. They go over some of the ways in which researchers, harm reduction services, and state services could all better support women who use drugs. Dr. Boyd also highlights the intersectional nature of drug use stigma and the need to incorporate research into dr...
Advocating for a National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy
February 09, 2022 19:28 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Rebecca sits down with Jaime Charlebois and Patricia Tomasi, co-Founders of the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative, which advocates for the treatment of all individuals during preconception, pregnancy, and the postpartum periods. We get into the topic of perinatal mental health and how advocacy platforms can be used to inform policy and to improve perinatal mental health care. Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Colla...
S1 E6: Advocating for a National Perinatal Mental Health Strategy
February 09, 2022 19:28 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Rebecca sits down with Jaime Charlebois and Patricia Tomasi, co-Founders of the Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative, which advocates for the treatment of all individuals during preconception, pregnancy, and the postpartum periods. We get into the topic of perinatal mental health and how advocacy platforms can be used to inform policy and to improve perinatal mental health care. Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Colla...
S1 E5: How Does Intimate Partner Violence Impact Women's Brain Health?
January 12, 2022 19:21 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBContent Warning: discussions of partner violence and traumatic brain injury. In this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with Karen Mason and Dr. Paul van Donkelaar, co-founders of SOAR, or Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research - a multi-disciplinary research collaboration between University of British Columbia Okanagan and Kelowna Women’s Shelter. We talk about some of the many ways that intimate partner violence (IPV) can have long term impacts on women’s health...
How Does Intimate Partner Violence Impact Women's Brain Health?
January 12, 2022 19:21 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBContent Warning: discussions of partner violence and traumatic brain injury. In this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with Karen Mason and Dr. Paul van Donkelaar, co-founders of SOAR, or Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research - a multi-disciplinary research collaboration between University of British Columbia Okanagan and Kelowna Women’s Shelter. We talk about some of the many ways that intimate partner violence (IPV) can have long term impacts on women’s health...
The Lack of Information on Perimenopause and Menopause
December 08, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with personal trainer, nutrition coach, and best-selling author, Amanda Thebe, to talk about all things menopause. We get into some of the major misconceptions and research gaps around menopause and perimenopause and how it impacts women’s health. We also look at what resources are out there and outline some steps women can take to make this major transition as smooth as possible.
S1 E4: The Lack of Information on Perimenopause and Menopause
December 08, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with personal trainer, nutrition coach, and best-selling author, Amanda Thebe, to talk about all things menopause. We get into some of the major misconceptions and research gaps around menopause and perimenopause and how it impacts women’s health. We also look at what resources are out there and outline some steps women can take to make this major transition as smooth as possible.
S1 E3: What You Didn't Know About Women's Brain Health
November 10, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Sidney speaks to Dr. Sherri Hayden, a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Hayden speaks about the increased risk of neurological and mental health issues among women and the differences in the way that symptoms of these manifest in comparison with men, as well as the lack of clinical research reflecting these sex differences. Dr. Hayden also emphasizes how important it is for women to self-advocate when speaking to hea...
What You Didn't Know About Women's Brain Health
November 10, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Sidney speaks to Dr. Sherri Hayden, a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Hayden speaks about the increased risk of neurological and mental health issues among women and the differences in the way that symptoms of these manifest in comparison with men, as well as the lack of clinical research reflecting these sex differences. Dr. Hayden also emphasizes how important it is for women to self-advocate when speaking to hea...
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Women's Health?
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with gender, intersectionality, and health systems expert, Dr. Rosemary Morgan. We dig into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everything from women's physical and mental health to their professional lives. We also look at how the pandemic has fueled setbacks on gender equality initiatives within our health systems. Plus, Dr. Morgan breaks down what the science has to say about the pandemic's longer term health impacts, where we're still waitin...
S1 E2: How Has COVID-19 Impacted Women's Health?
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, Sidney and Rebecca sit down with gender, intersectionality, and health systems expert, Dr. Rosemary Morgan. We dig into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everything from women's physical and mental health to their professional lives. We also look at how the pandemic has fueled setbacks on gender equality initiatives within our health systems. Plus, Dr. Morgan breaks down what the science has to say about the pandemic's longer term health impacts, where we're still waitin...
S1 E1: Why Focusing on Sex Differences is Not the Full Answer for Better Women’s Health
August 11, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBLinks to the resources mentioned in this episode: “The Research Divide” https://assets.bcwomensfoundation.org/2020/11/02162501/BCWHF-The-Research-Divide-2020.pdf “In Her Words: Women’s Experience with the Healthcare System in BC” https://www.bcwomensfoundation.org/inherwords/ "Ms.Understood: Women’s hearts are victims of a system that is ill-equipped to diagnose, treat and support them" https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/pdf-files/canada/2018-heart-month/hs_2018-heart-report_en.ashx...
Why Focusing on Sex Differences is Not the Full Answer for Better Women’s Health
August 11, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBLinks to the resources mentioned in this episode: “The Research Divide” https://assets.bcwomensfoundation.org/2020/11/02162501/BCWHF-The-Research-Divide-2020.pdf “In Her Words: Women’s Experience with the Healthcare System in BC” https://www.bcwomensfoundation.org/inherwords/ "Ms.Understood: Women’s hearts are victims of a system that is ill-equipped to diagnose, treat and support them" https://www.heartandstroke.ca/-/media/pdf-files/canada/2018-heart-month/hs_2018-heart-report_en.ashx...
S1 E0: Women's Health Interrupted debuts Wed Aug 11th
July 13, 2021 19:25 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBWomen’s Health Interrupted explores women’s health across four overarching and multidisciplinary themes: general health and wellness, brain health, socio-cultural determinants of health as well as politics, policy and advocacy. The podcast debuts Wed Aug 11th on the UBC Medicine Learning Network and will be available every second Wednesday of the month thereafter. Subscribe now! (C) 2021 UBC Medicine Learning Network
Women's Health Interrupted debuts Wed Aug 11th
July 13, 2021 19:25 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBWomen’s Health Interrupted explores women’s health across four overarching and multidisciplinary themes: general health and wellness, brain health, socio-cultural determinants of health as well as politics, policy and advocacy. The podcast debuts Wed Aug 11th on the UBC Medicine Learning Network and will be available every second Wednesday of the month thereafter. Subscribe now! (C) 2021 UBC Medicine Learning Network