For Her Podcast

In this eye-opening episode, Andrea sits down with Hailey, a woman who shares her scary and frustrating journey with endometriosis — a condition that often goes undiagnosed in women for multiple years. Hailey opens up about her debilitating symptoms, including chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, and the emotional toll of being dismissed by healthcare providers. After misdiagnoses and dead ends, Hailey f...

In this episode, Andrea breaks down the science and biology behind the menstrual cycle—with a little side of medical jargon, but hold all the awkwardness. If you're someone who menstruates or just want to better understand the human body, this episode offers a clear look at the four key phases of the cycle: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase. Andrea touches on horm...

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Newland, PT, DPT and Dr. Hannah Monk, PSY-D, discuss bridging the mind and body in women's healthcare. The episode explores how the field of psychology addresses the physical and mental health challenges women face, and how important it is for providers to collaborate to create a holistic approach to healing. Through this collaborative dialogue, they touch on the specif...

In this episode, Andrea uncovers the vital role of the pelvic floor physical therapist in women’s health. She discusses the scope of practice—what they do, how they assess, and the wide range of conditions they treat, from incontinence and pelvic pain to postpartum recovery and sexual health. Andrea sheds light on how many symptoms women experience, like leaking or discomfort, may be common but ar...

In this heartfelt episode, Andrea and Mackenzie dive into the real experiences of navigating two pregnancies and birth stories—from the emotional highs to the unexpected turns. Our guest shares her deeply personal journey of advocating for a natural labor experience and the challenges she faced in resisting induction pressures. We explore the importance of trusting your body, communicating with yo...

On this episode, Andrea discusses the history of the treatment of women in healthcare. From the idea of "hysteria," to the exclusion of women from medical research, to the differences in how men and women are spoken to in the medical system, these themes can be used to understand the reasons for disparities in the way women are treated in our healthcare system today.

On this episode, Andrea discusses her journey into becoming a physical therapist and what sparked her interest in specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction. She also dives into deciding to become a business owner of a private practice that specializes in pelvic health, and introduces the For Her Collective.

Welcome to For Her Podcast! On this show, you'll hear interviews between your host, Dr. Andrea Newland, and other professionals in the women's health field, as well as stories from women just like yourself who've struggled to navigate our health care system. We hope to empower you by showing you that you are not alone, and equip you with the tools needed to improve your health and wellbeing in a s...