HERology

What happens when the emotional transition to motherhood becomes something more than just “the baby blues”?  In this episode of HERology, hosts Dr. Joanne Stone and Dr. Anna Barbieri sit down with internationally recognized maternal mental health expert Dr. Veerle Bergink, Director of the Women’s Mental Health Center at Mount Sinai, to explore one of the most important and often overlooked aspects...

Sexual health is a vital part of overall well-being, yet it's often one of the most overlooked and least discussed aspects of women's health.   In this episode of HERology, regular hosts Dr. Anna Barbieri and Dr. Joanne Stone sit down with Dr. Jackie Giannelli , Director of Women's Sexual Health at the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness at Mount Sinai, to expl...

From protein and collagen to creatine, greens and electrolytes, nutritional powders are everywhere—but do women really need them? And how do you know which ones are worth taking?  On this episode of HERology, co-hosts Dr. Joanne Stone and Dr. Anna Barbieri are joined by Anita Mirchandani, MS, RD, CDN, Director of Nutrition and Wellness at the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at...

Pregnancy is a transformative experience—but what does a truly healthy pregnancy look like, and how can patients prepare for one?  In this episode of HERology, Dr. Anu Lala is joined by her co-hosts, Dr. Joanne Stone and Dr. Anna Barbieri, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about pregnancy before, during, and after delivery.   They discuss why a preconception visit can be so important, ho...

What happens when passion, philanthropy, and medicine come together with one shared goal? A transformation in women's healthcare.  In this episode of HERology , Dr. Joanne Stone sits down with Carolyn Rowan—the visionary whose support helped bring the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness to life.  Joined by Drs. Anna Barbieri and Leslee Shaw, the conversation explores why...

What if the questions women have been asking for decades are finally getting answers?  In this special crossover episode of The Vitals and HERology , Vitals host Leslie Schlachter sits down with Drs. Joanne Stone, Anna Barbieri, and Leslee Shaw to celebrate the opening of Mount Sinai's Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness—and to explore how it's reshaping women'...

What supplements are actually worth taking during midlife—and which ones are all hype?  On this episode of HERology, co-hosts Dr. Anna Barbieri and Dr. Joanne Stone are joined by Dr. Francesco Callipari, Medical Director of the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness, for a practical conversation about navigating today's booming supplement industry with confidence.  From vit...

What does resilience really mean for women—and how does it change across a lifetime?  In this episode of HERology , co-hosts Drs. Anna Barbieri, Anu Lala, and Joanne Stone are joined by clinical psychologist Jonathan DePierro, PhD, to explore how women experience resilience through adolescence, pregnancy, parenthood, midlife, and beyond.  Together, they discuss how resilience is shaped not only by...

Can seed cycling balance your hormones? Do you need to detox your uterus after your period? Can an IUD travel to your brain? And is heart disease really more dangerous for men than women?  In this myth-busting episode of HERology , our co-hosts—Drs. Anu Lala , Joanne Stone , and Anna Barbieri —separate fact from fiction on some of the most common women's health misconceptions circulating onli...

Advertising for GLP-1 hormones is everywhere now—but what are GLP-1s, and are they effective?  On this special edition of HERology , co-host Drs. Joanne Stone , Anna Barbieri , and Anu Lala explore the science—and controversy—behind GLP-1 medications. The hosts examine the complex intersection of hormones, aging, and weight gain—especially for women—and tackle essential details, such as:  The line...

On this episode of HERology , co-hosts Drs. Joanne Stone , Anna Barbieri , and Leslee Shaw examine what we don’t  know about women’s health—and why that gap matters.   Despite major advances in medicine, women remain underrepresented in research, clinical trials, and even the design of medical devices. This conversation explores:  How these gaps have shaped everything from diagnosis to treatment ...

How does pregnancy affect your heart health—and what can we learn from pregnancy about your cardiovascular health?  On this episode of HERology , co-hosts Drs. Joanne Stone , Leslee Shaw , and Anu Lala explore how pregnancy often acts as a “stress test” for the body. The conversation highlights how conditions such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia are not isolated even...

What if everything you’ve heard about hormones—and menopause—is only part of the story?  In this premiere episode of Mount Sinai Health System’s HERology podcast, Drs. Joanne Stone, Anna Barbieri, and Leslee Shaw unpack the real science behind hormones and how they impact your brain, heart, metabolism, and everyday health.  From debunking myths about hormone therapy to explaining why menopause has...

HERology from the Mount Sinai Health System explores the science and lived experience of women’s health—guiding listeners with empathy, clarity, and confidence at every stage of life. Powered by the experts at The Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Mount Sinai, New York City’s leading destination for integrative, evidence-based care, the podcast reflects a unique approach that...