Best Whnp Podcasts (2025)

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Aesthetics and Women's Health with Katie Allen PA-C 32:31

4M ago32:31

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Katie Allen is a Physician Assistants (PA-C) at the Aesthetic Center of Gainesville. In her capacity, Katie works closely with the surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures as well as injecting fillers and BOTOX®. She also performs nipple tattooing procedures for breast cancer patients after they have had a mastectomy and breast reconstru…

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Empowering Midlife Health with Cynthia Thurlow, NP 57:02

5M ago57:02

57:02

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and renowned women’s health expert. Cynthia is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health, particularly when it comes to fasting, hormonal health, and overall wellness. She shares her expertise on how women can navigate midlife health changes…

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Lady Parts Documentary: Chat with the Creators 39:15

7M ago39:15

39:15

"Lady Parts" is a groundbreaking narrative feature that dives into the world of women's health, exploring the complex and often misunderstood aspects of female anatomy, sexuality, and reproductive care. The film tackles the stigma and gaps in knowledge that persist around conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and menopause, and shares the storie…

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Metabolic Health, Hormones and Thyroid with Ann Konkoly 47:50

8M ago47:50

47:50

In this episode of "Midlife Matters," we dive into the complexities of metabolic health and weight management for women in their midlife years. As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, they often face changes in body composition, metabolism, and weight regulation that can feel challenging to navigate. We explore why these changes oc…

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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause 33:19

8M ago33:19

33:19

Dr. Rachel S. Rubin is a board certified urologist with fellowship training in sexual medicine. She is an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and owns her own practice in Washington DC. Dr. Rubin provides comprehensive care to all genders. She treats issues such as pelvic pain, menopause, erectile dysfunction, and low l…

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Navigating Lichen Sclerosus with: Jaclyn Lantier 58:15

9M ago58:15

58:15

In this episode, Ms Lantier defines Lichen Sclerosus and how to navigate finding treatment and care as a patient advocate. Jaclyn is a vulvar lichen sclerosus patient advocate from Toronto, Canada. Jaclyn is the founder and director of The Lost Labia Chronicles, an evidence-based knowledge-sharing hub for vulvar lichen sclerosus information and sup…

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Integrative Women's Health: Viewing Our Health Through a Holistic Lens 41:44

10M ago41:44

41:44

Dr. Kristin Markell, MD, is a double board certified OBGYN, hormonal health and wellbeing specialist and intimacy coach. She specializes in hormonal health including PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. Through her integrative approach, she combines nutrition, lifestyle, mind body approaches, mindset support, supplements, botanicals a…

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The Wonders of the Cervix: Understanding Birth's Gateway 55:29

10M ago55:29

55:29

Can we just talk about how cool the cervix is for a hot second? Smart parts of our body are just magical. The cervix is a lady that knows what she wants and does not want, and then takes an active role in that biological desire and functionality. Let us all find our "inner cervix" (no pun intented) and be a BOSS!…

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How to navigate good healthcare, testosterone and the NPWH/ISSWSH Sexual Health and Menopause Course 29:23

11M ago29:23

29:23

Listen to your co-hosts explore the misconceptions and myths on testosterone therapy, how to navigate good care for your self as well as talking about the NPWH/ISSSWH course for healthcare practitioners. This virtual course will focus on Sexual Health & Menopause. It features in-depth information about: Building Blocks of GSM Management (Anatomy / …

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Managing the Perimenopausal Patient with Dr. Aoife OSullivan MD 39:32

11M ago39:32

39:32

Dr. Aoife OSullivan, MD Dr. Aoife OSullivan, MD. has been practicing medicine for over twenty years and am board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and have completed additional training perimenopause and menopause care and am a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Throughout my time in medicine, she has seen and treated a weal…

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Understanding the Stellate Ganglion Block with John Vogel DO 33:23

12M ago33:23

33:23

Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD Individuals may develop PTSD (also called Post Traumatic Stress Injury) from a single or repeated traumatic events. When trauma causes a persistent injury pattern to the nervous system, it can become locked into a permanent protective mode, even in the absence of on-going threat. This can cause a variety of symptoms…

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Gaps in management of vasomotor symptoms: findings from a national need assessment. And our whys on the career trajectory. 49:46

12M ago49:46

49:46

Context: This national needs assessment study explores the knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices (KABP) gaps related to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause among primary care and OB/GYN clinicians. VMS significantly impacts healthcare costs, workplace productivity, and patient psychosocial health, but a notable disconnect exist…

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A Contemporary View of Menopausal Hormone Therapy with Dr. Jim Simon MD 52:48

1y ago52:48

52:48

Enthusiasm for the use of hormones to ameliorate symptoms of perimenopause and menopause has waxed and waned over the years. Both treatment for symptoms and training of women's health care practitioners in the management of menopause have sharply declined since publication of the Women's Health Initiative initial results in 2002. Findings from that…

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A Discussion of Testosterone Use During Midlife 19:25

1y ago19:25

19:25

Testosterone therapy (TTh) has been shown to improve libido in women with sexual dysfunction, but its utilization has been limited due to concern for cardiovascular events and past studies reporting highly variable results. the goal was to assess the association of TTh in women with major adverse cardiac events (MACEs), including heart attack, stro…

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Female Sexual Health and Bias and Stigma with Dr. Sameena Rahman 43:15

1y ago43:15

43:15

In this episode we talk about the bias and stigma around women and sexual health and particular what his looks like for Muslim women. We talk about religious, culture and family views as well as societal taboos around sexual health. Dr. Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN who has tailored her practice to meet the needs of women for gynecologic and c…

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Her Turn! New Market Medications for Female Sexual Health 1:02:16

1y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

New this episode Tara (Pharm D) and I discuss meds for female sexual health this is a recording from the lecture we did at the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. To Follow Tara Tara-@thesexualhealthpharmacist To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.com Jackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.com The podcast- @justaskhive Heather-@drq…

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Desire Discrepancy in Long Term Relationships 32:06

1y ago32:06

32:06

Low sexual desire in women partnered with men is typically presumed to be a problem—one that exists in women and encourages a research agenda on causation and treatment targeting women. In this paper, we present a distinct way forward for research on low sexual desire in women partnered with men that attends to a more structural explanation: hetero…

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The Neurobiology of Trauma and Sexual Dysfunction 18:43

1y ago18:43

18:43

In this episode we are going to •Define Trauma •Discuss the science of neurobiology of trauma •Understand the continuum of the impact of trauma on sexual health This was a Ted Talk done for the NPWH/ISSWSH Conference we wanted to share. To Follow US check out: Heather- www.theshowcenter.com Jackie- https://www.mymonarchhealthco.com The podcast- @ju…

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Discussion : Weight loss response to semaglutide in postmenopausal women with and without hormone therapy use 19:43

1y ago19:43

19:43

We took some time to discuss this recent article which is very timely and it compared weight loss response and changes in cardiometabolic risk markers in postmenopausal women using semaglutide with and without menopause hormone therapy (HT) use. In postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity treated with semaglutide, HT use was associated with …

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The HIVE Collective Just Ask Midlife and Menopause Seminar Series 15:39

1y ago15:39

15:39

Launching Today 3/18/2024 The JustAsk! A Menopause + Midlife Seminar Series Course "Feeling unseen, unheard and like no one is listening to your health concerns? Were you told this is normal midlife and nothing you can do about it? This course will arm you with everything you need to talk to your provider about menopause hormone therapy and empower…

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The Discussion of the Lancet Article on "The Over-medicalization of Menopause" 20:53

1y ago20:53

20:53

Menopause deserves care and attention! Just because it is a normal process of aging doesn’t mean that women should be forced to grin and bear the multitude of symptoms that are associated with menopause not to mention the significant health consequences that are associated with the hormone decline of aging. We are in total agreement that we need to…

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Medical Gaslighting and Patient Empowerment 36:00

1y ago36:00

36:00

Your Queen Bees are doing a deep dive today to discuss what is like to navigate as patient and trying to advocate for yourself to get your hormones or at least have an evidence based, shared decision discussion with your provider. Today we interviewed Heather Maurer, the CEO of NPWH (The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health…

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The Recap from the ISSWSH- International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual HealthConference 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

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The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Annual Meeting was this past weekend (February 2024) in Long Beach California. It is one of the absolute best conferences of the year. ISSWSH provides sexual healthcare providers, basic scientists and other sexual health professionals a forum for the communication of current …

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Introducing The HIVE Collective and Happy New Year! 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

Welcome back to our amazing listeners we have taken a little hiatus and are so excited to be back with you in 2024 for Season 4. We have done some rebranding and have moved the just ask podcast into The HIVE collective which is a digital health platform built to empower women to make educated and informed decisions about their health. I’m your co-h…

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Seminal Fluid Matters to YOU 24:56

1+ y ago24:56

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If you plan on getting a good "weinering"...perhaps think about how beneficial it could be. We don't mean the sensations, although that matters. We want to dive into the rise and downfall of seminal fluid (see what we did there). We have been fed a diet of all the scary ways unprotected sex can get us, but have you ever considered the wins. Let's g…

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Episode 3.8: Understanding Breast Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause with Dr. Corinne Menn OBGYN 47:34

1+ y ago47:34

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www.drmenn.com https://linktr.ee/drmenobgyn @drmennobgyn Dr. Corinne Menn is a board-certified OBGYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Dr. Menn is also a 23-year survivor of breast cancer and premature menopause, is a BRCA carrier, and uses her experience to help women navigate their own health challenges. She has dedicated her medical …

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Episode 3.7: Thyroid and Sexual Health with Jackie Piasta WHNP-BC, APRN, NCMP 43:50

2y ago43:50

43:50

Join Heather and Tara on the JustASK Podcast as we talk all things Thyroid and Sexual Health with NP Jackie Piasta! Website: www.mymonarchhealthco.com Instagram: @JACKIEP_GYNNP Jackie Piasta is a Vanderbilt University-trained Women's and Gender Health-related Nurse Practitioner who has been serving women for over 15 years. She currently owns Monarc…

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Prodromal Labor 16:19

2y ago16:19

16:19

People call it false labor...BARF. There is zero falsity about what you are feeling. The issue lies in the confusion. So let's talk about making it a bit clearer and come up with some possible solutions to the 'precursor".By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Shared Decision Making and Accountability 27:38

2y ago27:38

27:38

As people, we desire shared decision making and autonomy. Research shows that both lead to better health outcomes, saved resources and nicer experiences overall. We have to look at the whole picture when we consider it . Where the responsibility falls currently? Where should it fall? It is about information and accountability.…

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Who Should You Invite to Your BIrth? 27:09

2y ago27:09

27:09

Building a birth team is pivotal in the outcome and experience . Choose the invitation list wisely and with consideration. Here is a couple ideas on what to think through...By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Postcoital Neurochemistry. 23:59

2y ago23:59

23:59

How can we pass up two of our favorite topics. Science and sex. Cue the porn music and the nerd jingle. Postcoital (dorky word for after sex) Neurochemistry. Arousal and orgasms have been well researched and overly discussed. Those tend to be everyone’s bestie. But, there is a more mysterious and less-considered part of the cycle. Let's discuss.…

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Bleeding In Pregnancy 26:56

2y ago26:56

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Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy could be related to a big bucket of things. Ranging from no big deal to quite serious. Bleeding in early pregnancy is pretty common. Most of the time, it does not signal a major problem. Bleeding later in pregnancy can be more serious. No matter when it happens we understand that it feel very scary. Let's talk abou…

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The Newborn Exam 26:31

2y ago26:31

26:31

When we examine a baby we are looking head to toe. Listening and observing. We start doing this from the moment they enter the world. Sometimes even before! Yes, we have been assessing little ones right away but on this epidsode we are going to go through the fancy nancy full assessment. What are we doing and what are we looking at.…

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Pregnancy Bodies: Weird but Normal 30:31

2y ago30:31

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We believe pregnancy is beautiful. You are holding hands with creation. You are literally making life unfold. Along with that glorious miracle, you have a host of other interesting happenings. Changes are happenings so it makes sense for your body to go fruit loops a bit.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Hormones: the true "influencers" 43:28

2y ago43:28

43:28

Chemical messengers. Body Signalers. "Influencers". Call them what you want, hormones are a big deal. We will talk through some of the important hormones floating around and what happens when they don't play nice (imbalance).By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Membrane Sweeping: Do you really want to? 26:45

2y ago26:45

26:45

Each and every intervention may seem benign, but we have to remember that each shift in the natural process holds a distinct power to be the first of the cascade. Additionally we have to acknowledge that labor and birth is more than physical. Its mental. It is arguably possible that the mental component is more influential than the physical. We als…

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Defining Labor: What is normal? 33:08

2+ y ago33:08

33:08

There are stark differences in the definition set by ACOG and the community standard/policy driving practice for labor. Your provider should follow the evidence. Its a map that leads us to better outcomes. Listen is as we open up that bag of "stuff".By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Why Are We Here 36:46

2+ y ago36:46

36:46

Midwifery has a strong but shaky history. Every turn has gotten us to this point. Why is it that maternal outcomes in America suck? Why is it that maternal care continues to be so litigation based? Why does all that matter? How, as midwives, do we feel about it? We will tell ya...By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Transfers: Emergency and Non Emergency 42:20

2+ y ago42:20

42:20

Transfers are okay! Honestly. The hardest part of a transfer is typically the disappointment that goes with a change of plan. We get it. Sometimes when we know what to expect it makes the shift easier. We like when birth is boring and beautiful, but birth can also veer and be BEAUTIFUL! Here we go....…

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Checking Those Cervixes. WHY? 25:12

2+ y ago25:12

25:12

There is a history there. There is sometimes a purpose there. There is also a lot of who gives a flying heap of biscuits. Let's walk through all of that and more...By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Emergency Expectations 32:56

2+ y ago32:56

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Emergencies are rare. Emergencies can feel scary. Sometimes knowing what could happen and what your midwife might do about it, can help relieve those fears. We will go over what emergencies may pop up in the home environment and how we handle them. Trigger warning: birth emergencies (nuchal cord, shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, and resusc…

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Sex Disparities 31:35

2+ y ago31:35

31:35

Health disparities are a plague. Wake up and see the sexual discrimination. It is present and we all have experienced it in some fashion. Let's face it head on, talk about it and start changing the way near half of the world is treated.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Preeclampsia: What can I do? 25:14

2+ y ago25:14

25:14

What are your risks? What does it look like? Did you know that you can help prevent preeclampsia? Grab that sucker by the blood pressure horns and tell it NO SIR.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Episode 3.6: Dr. Anna Cabeca, the Girlfriend Doctor, covers menopause, hormones, and her latest book - MenuPause. 40:18

2+ y ago40:18

40:18

Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. For the past 20 years, she’s served 10,000+ women in her private p…

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What is Hight Risk? The Series: BMI 32:42

2+ y ago32:42

32:42

High or Low Body Mass Index is classified as a high risk category during pregnancy. Is simply being on the high or low end make you high risk? or can there be increased risks associated with it? Big difference in those two ideas. Join us as we break BMI apart.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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Transfers from Home to Hospital 31:02

2+ y ago31:02

31:02

Birth is normal, until it isn't. Birth is low risk, until it isn't. We so desire a seamless stream lined courteous and pleasant system for transfers. It is a work in progress. Until then, this is what it looks like.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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What is High Risk? The Series: Gestational Diabetes 32:43

2+ y ago32:43

32:43

In a world full of drama, lets strip away some of it. The topic of Gestational Diabetes can be complicated and scary. It does not have to be either. Boring is beautiful. Lend us an ear for a few minutes and we will help break down the information and dissolve the scary label of high risk.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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What is High Risk? The Series: Thyroid Disease 28:18

3y ago28:18

28:18

Cheerleaders and Eeyores, they walk amongst us. Want to know what I'm talking about? Listen in. What is thyroid disease? What's a thyroid even do? Why do we automatically get labeled high risk if we have dysfunction? We would love to explain and debunk the high risk category.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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What is High Risk? The Series: Advanced Maternal Age 33:24

3y ago33:24

33:24

We are told being over the age of 35 is high risk! They call us geriatric and elderly. What does the evidence show us? How do we mitigate those risks? Come on in and dip your toe in the information pool. The water is lovely.By Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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How to Tell Your Provider Thanks, but NO THANKS 30:28

3y ago30:28

30:28

Saying no is hard in your normal every day to day life. If you add in the stress of not feeling well or being vulnerable and its a recipe for a YES FEST. Yes fests can be fun, unless you really wanted to say no. Let's learn the shortest and hardest word to say all together. 1, 2, 3 NOBy Dr. Andie Wyrick CNM, DNP and Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP, MSN

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