Womens Health Matters

Join Midwife Monica Wallace in an episode that may just hit close to home. We'll dive into the ebb and flow of life's unpredictable journey from facing misinformation regarding our health to personal updates and unexpected paths. We'll explore the impact of surgery, struggles with infertility, and the unique challenges of midwifery. This episode also unfolds authentic stories about men...

Are you or someone you know planning a surgery such as myomectomy, endo excision, hysterectomy, cesarean or other gyn surgery and biting your nails about what to expect and how to plan? Trust me, I’ve been there and I’ve got you! Join me, Midwife Monica, for the lowdown on what to expect, how to plan and tips and tricks that are sure to make your road to recovery just a little easier. In this epis...

Fibroids are not quite as uncommon as you may think and getting rid of these hefty hormone feeders that nest on, or in, our uteri (yes, that's the plural for uterus!) is much easier said than done. Join me, Midwife Monica Wallace, for an in-depth, authentic and, sometimes hard, conversation about fibroids, how they affect the lives of up to 80% of women during their childbearing years and what can...

I’ll bet you know at least 8 people; Friends, coworkers, students, family members. Did you know that, of those 8 people, at least one of them will struggle with infertility? Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? Well, it is. 1 in 8 people struggle with infertility and you may never even know it. Why? Because our society often tells women that our bodies are taboo, that our disorders and struggles should...

It's so great when our menstrual cycles are totally cyclical, isn't it? We know when it's coming, get to prepare and can better track our fertility that way. But what about when your period comes whenever it feels like and catches you off guard? Ever wonder why that happens or what could be happening in your body to cause such a ruckus?  In this episode, I'm going to break it down for you to bette...

*Bonus Contest Episode* Ever wondered what that jelly like looking discharge is that you see every month? Or why you feel like you’re having hot flashes in the middle of your cycle? Is it normal? Is it abnormal? Well, there’s one way to find out. In this episode, we’re getting into the nitty gritty details of what your discharge is telling you throughout the month, why checking your cervix can giv...

Do you take ownership of your illnesses and ailments? Why?  In this episode, we’re having real conversations about how taking ownership of our illnesses may be having a negative affect on our bodies and how a couple of simple word changes can create positive change regarding our overall wellness.

In this episode, we’re having conversations that matter about why period talk is so hush hush in our society, what each phase of our cycles intuitively mean and how we can make a connection between our body, our mind, our cycle and nature. We'll even throw a little history in there about what men thought of women's cycles historically and the roots of some of the words that we use today relating t...

Season 1 Episode 103: The Menstrual Cycle. In this episode, we’re going back to basics where I’ll be discussing the menstrual cycle in detail. From medical terms to hormones to the organs involved in your monthly cycle, I’ll be covering everything you need to know to empower yourself when it comes to your cycle and reproductive wellness. Be sure to follow my Instagram page @womenshealthmattersnow...

Speaking up about women’s health issues and topics that were once considered “taboo” such as periods, pregnancy, miscarriage and more. It’s time for women to empower themselves, through inspiration and education, to have important discussions with each other, and with their healthcare providers, about their experiences and their bodies. We’ll also talk about why getting your information from a tru...

In this episode, we’ll break down what it means to be empowered and how educating yourself and knowing your body can improve your confidence, affect empowerment and the ability to use your voice to make informed choices in your healthcare and women’s health education. We’ll also discuss the menstrual cycle, why we have it and break down what is actually happening during your period.