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Women and Perfectionism: Being Brave Enough to Heal | Iona Holloway
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - April 18, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThere’s a haunting kind of loss when women live in a constant state of perfectionism. In this episode, bestselling author Iona Holloway shares her story, which is the story of many women today. We discuss topics including women and perfectionism, the endless striving toward success, harmful hab...
LISTEN AGAIN: IBS: Navigating Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Difficult Healthcare System | Dr. Peter Whorwell
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - April 11, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsDr. Peter Whorwell, author of Take Control of your IBS, directs the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service and has had a particular interest in the functional gastrointestinal disorders. His unit undertakes research into the clinical, epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects of...
The Anatomy of Anxiety | Ellen Vora, MD
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - April 04, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAnxiety disorders are on the rise today, and the world we live in doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety has increased by 25% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, psychiatrist and author Ellen Vora joins us to discuss t...
Why We Need to Respect Women Without Kids | Ruby Warrington
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - March 28, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this honest and moving episode, author Ruby Warrington joins Fempower Health to discuss her new book, Women Without Kids. We cover all topics from childless couples who don’t want children to women who can’t have children even though it’s their deepest desire. Ruby shares her experiences wri...
How to Find Chemical Free Products and Ingredients | Amy Ziff of MADE SAFE
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - March 21, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsHow do you know which products and ingredients are safe to use? Are nontoxic ingredients also eco-friendly? In this episode, we interview Amy Ziff, founder of MADE SAFE: the first human health and eco-friendly nontoxic certification program. Amy shares why nontoxic options are so important to he...
Tips for Better Sleep (and How Sleep Affects Women) | Dr. Chris Winter
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - March 14, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsEver wondered how to sleep better at night? If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you may feel stressed, disappointed, and even burnt out. Studies show that those who regularly lack sleep have an increased risk for chronic health issues like diabetes and heart disease, as well as difficulty experi...
Reframing Menopause: Stages of Life Women Can Embrace and Enjoy | Ann Garnier
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - March 07, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMenopause is a life stage for women, not a condition to endure. In this episode, we dispel some of the myths and common negative attitudes about entering menopause. Ann Garnier, CEO of Lisa Health and co-founder of menopause tracking app Midday Health, shares her insight. Ann explains how post...
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Is it Endometriosis? | Dr. Peta Wright & Dr. Thea Bowler
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - February 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsChronic pelvic pain affects nearly 20% of women today. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed — or gets assumed as endometriosis. If you or a woman you know struggles with pelvic pain and painful periods, this episode is for you. Dr. Peta Wright and Dr. Thea Bowler, gynecologists at Vera Wome...
Let’s Talk About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Carine Carmy
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - February 21, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMore than 40 million women in the U.S. experience pelvic floor pain or dysfunction. But unfortunately, there are only about 5,000 pelvic floor specialists equipped to properly address these issues. At various stages of life, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, there are several things women need to...
Knowing Your Thyroid Levels During Pregnancy | Dr. Katie Rothwell
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - February 14, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThyroid plays an essential role in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. There are several things we should all know about healthy thyroid levels, whether living with an existing thyroid condition or experiencing unexpected hormone changes after conception. In this episode, Dr. Katie Rothwell s...
Everything You Need to Know About UTI: Pain, Prevention, Misdiagnosis | Dr. Suzanne Fenske
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - February 07, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMore than 50% of women get a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. Some women struggle with recurring UTIs, which can be painful and stressful. We’ve all heard various tips and myths about UTI prevention and treatment. Today, we’re discussing the facts. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne F...
Innovations in Breast Cancer: Take Charge of Your Breast Health | Dr. Anna Daily & Dr. Brigitte Piniewski
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - January 31, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAt the current rate, about 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but early detection could prevent this growing statistic. In this episode, Dr. Anna Daily and Dr. Brigitte Piniewski join to discuss important...
Living with ADHD: You're Brain's Not Broken | Dr. Tamara Rosier
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - January 24, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsADHD is often misunderstood, even in the medical field today. In this episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD coach of over 10 years and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, helps answer the question: can you live a normal life with ADHD? Dr. Rosier shares her experience as a woman with ADHD. ...
Season 4 Preview
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - January 17, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWelcome to Season 4 of Fempower Health where we empower women to advocate for their bodies and become the CEO of their health. Every week, we engage in discussions with women’s health experts on topics like sexual wellness, mental health, pelvic floor, aging, women-related cancers, relationship...
LISTEN AGAIN: The Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone Throughout Women’s Lives | Dr. Jerilynn Prior
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - January 10, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWe’ve all been told about the powerful effects of estrogen on a woman’s reproductive cycle. But more people are now learning that progesterone is equally as important. With so much research and discussion regarding hormone imbalances in women today, experts confirm that these two female sex horm...
LISTEN AGAIN: The Thyroid Disorder Jigsaw Puzzle: Management and Self-Advocacy | Rachel Hill
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - January 03, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsNearly 60% of people with a thyroid disorder go undiagnosed for years. Thyroid disease can be a complex jigsaw puzzle, but fortunately, today there is more support than ever. In this episode of Fempower Health, world-known thyroid patient advocate Rachel Hill shares her journey of over...
LISTEN AGAIN: Addressing Hormone Imbalance in Women | Dr. Shawn Tassone | Dr Shawn Tassone
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - December 27, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsShawn Tassone, MD Ph.D. is a double-boarded physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Tassone believes it is time for women to understand fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, irregular periods, fibroids, decreased libido, and burnout are not permanent situations. In this ...
Bloopers from Season 3 | Fempower Health
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - December 20, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsSeason 3 of the Fempower Health podcast covered topics on thyroid disease, sexual health, autoimmune disease, PCOS, genetic testing, pelvic floor health, menstrual equity, menopause, endometriosis, and so much more. Thank you to all of our guest experts and podcast listeners who make t...
Season 3 Takeaways from Hosting a Women’s Health Podcast | Georgie Kovacs
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - December 13, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratings2022 was a big year for women’s health, and we’ve certainly come a long way in the past five years! But there’s still much more to do in the world of women’s healthcare. In this episode, Georgie Kovacs of Fempower Health reflects on season 3 of the podcast. She shares what it’s been li...
What Pain Science Reveals About the Brain and Body | Dr. Melissa Farmer
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - December 06, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn the United States alone, more than 20% of adults experience chronic pain (CDC, 2020). Globally, it’s one of the top reasons adults seek medical care today, and many patients try several chronic pain relief methods in desperate search of a solution. Why is pain so prevalent among adults and ho...
Endometriosis, Pain, and Whole Women’s Wellness | Dr. Peta Wright
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - November 29, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Peta Wright about endometriosis and pelvic pain. Dr. Wright is a gynecologist, fertility specialist, and the founder of Vera Women’s Wellness: a whole woman's approach to endometriosis healing and recovery. Together, they discuss endometriosis su...
How Digital Health Companies Help Treat Pelvic Floor | Karen Stander of Hinge Health
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - November 22, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Fempower Health talks with Karen Stander, vice president of Physical Therapy and Women’s Health at the virtual pain clinic, Hinge Health. They discuss health equity for women, how digital health companies are revolutionizing the medical system, and what personalized medical care...
How to Clear Acne from the Inside Out | Cheryl Woodman
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - November 15, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Fempower Health interviews Cheryl Woodman, a scientist and skincare expert on acne. Cheryl shares some of the underlying biology that contributes to acne-prone skin, how hormones affect acne, and what nutritional factors play a role in overall skin health. Listen if you want to ...
Fighting for Intimacy Justice and Women’s Sexual Health Online | Jackie Rotman
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - November 08, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Fempower Health has an insightful conversation with Jackie Rotman of the Center for Intimacy Justice. Jackie shares the present advertising limitations for women’s sexual health products, the unequal content standards regarding sexual health for men vs women, and the small steps...
Fighting for Intimacy Justice and Women’s Sexual Health Online | Jackie Rotman
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - November 08, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Fempower Health has an insightful conversation with Jackie Rotman of the Center for Intimacy Justice. Jackie shares the present advertising limitations for women’s sexual health products, the unequal content standards regarding sexual health for men vs women, and the sm...
How to Improve Gut Health & Address Bloating | Dr. Edison de Mello
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - November 01, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAre you always bloated? In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Edison de Mello, founder of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine and author of Bloated?: How to Reclaim Your Gut Health and Eat Without Pain. They discuss the relationship between gut health and bloating, the causes of...
Your Authentic Power: Permission to Feel | Ashley Bernardi
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - October 25, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsWhat does it mean to live in your authentic power? In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Ashely Bernardi, author of Authentic Power: Give Yourself Permission to Feel. We discuss what it means to live authentically, how to overcome dark phases of life, and the importance of processing uncom...
Products That Affect the Vaginal Microbiome | Apothercare
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - October 18, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsHow do feminine products affect the vaginal microbiome? In this episode, we interview Pamela Miles and Dr. Cindy Orser of Apothercare, a women’s health research and advocacy startup that brings science to the consumer. Apothercare conducts some of the latest lab studies on the human microbiome, ...
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) and Early Menopause | Dr. Mandy Leonhardt
Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast - October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsPrimary ovarian insufficiency, or POI, is the early loss of normal ovarian function in women before the average menopausal age of 45. In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Mandy Leonhardt, co-author of POI and Early Menopause. They discuss different causes of primary ovarian insufficie...
Michigan Answers: Questions About IBS
Michigan Answers - October 07, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt’s estimated that between 10 and 15% of people in the US suffer from IBS – irritable bowel syndrome. People with IBS experience diarrhea, or constipation. Sometimes both! Add abdominal pain to the mix, and a range of other symptoms, and the resulting experience can range from uncomforta...
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