Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of sexual health, pleasure, and empowerment for women. Join us as we explore the expert insights shared by Dr. Rachel Rubin , a renowned sexual health specialist, who is one of only a handful of physicians fellowship trained in male and female sexual medicine.  She sheds light on the orgasm gap, the clitoris, common misconceptions, and the journey towar...

Dr. Renee Wellenstein is a double board certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own personal health challenges, she stepped outside the box of conventional medicine to take a radically different approach to heal herself from the deep depths of burnout. In this episode, Dr Renee covers: Phases of burnout and how to recognize where you might be  “Controversy...

We’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 hormones are critical to more than just sex and pregnancy— they’re vital to every woman’s health. In this ep...

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone - and period-related health problems. In this episode, Dr Br...

Laura Murphy is the Director of Education & Awareness at the International Association of Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) , which offers a lifeline of support, information, and resources for women and AFAB individuals with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME). Laura and I answer the following questions: What is PMDD? What triggers PMDD and who gets PMDD? Ho...

Jenn Salib-Huber is Dietitian and Naturopathic Doctor, and she's on a mission to help women find food and body joy in midlife. In this episode, we discuss: Why 95% of diets fail and the rationale for why we keep trying them What intuitive eating and un-dieting your life means How to handle that uncomfortable feeling when it seems everyone else is succeeding but you Why you should feel hopeful the...

Dr. Alicia Jackson is the CEO and founder of Evernow - a next-gen telemedicine company focused on menopause. Dr. Jackson has a long track record of bringing to life technological advances to solve pressing challenges facing people across the globe. She is a PhD graduate of MIT, served as a policy staffer for the US Senate Energy Committee, and was the Deputy Director of the Biological Technologies...

Mette Dyhrberg, the CEO and Founder of Mymee , is an economist turned diagnostician, who took matters into her own hands, hacked her own health and soon began helping others do the same. Mymee developed a digital approach to managing autoimmune diseases, like Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis or Crohn’s, that will transform the way autoimmunity is treated. In this episode, Mette covers: How Mymee helps...

The American Migraine Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of research and awareness surrounding migraine, a disabling condition that impacts more than 39 million men, women and children in the United States. In this episode, Dr. Christine Lay & Nim Lalvani cover: Challenges with getting diagnosed with migraine given the dynamics of our healthcare system How to...

I'm excited to bring to you the remainder of Season 2, which resumes September 13. I've learned a lot about what you like and what we like. We've got some ambitious new episodes ahead, so check out this short preview. I cover the following topics: Migraine PMDD Hormones Tracking Hormones vs Temperature Orgasm Diet Culture Burnout Transformative Way to Treat Chronic Conditions ….and more! If you li...

Have you ever wondered how guidelines are set for the care that you should receive by your doctor during your pregnancy at childbirth, and then after you deliver your child? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists , otherwise known as ACOG, do set those guidelines, and they recently updated the information on their seventh edition book that you can find on Amazon, Your Pregnancy an...

Jenni Hulburt, the founder of WILD Wellness, speaks about the value women can gain with adjusting their workouts to align with where they are in their menstrual cycle.  Jenni shares: Recommendations for how women should vary their workouts throughout their menstrual cycle Jenni's story and her personal workout regimen Tips for how to get to know what your body needs Resources: FITR Woman App Recom...

Chloe Weber is an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist recently finishing her doctorate. She was inspired to create Radical Roots Herbs both because of her direct experience with rare conditions for both her and her son, Remy. In this episode, Chloe shares: The science behind CBD What CBD can be used for  How to determine whether a CBD product is high quality Resources: Meta-analysis referred to in...

Nicole Jardim, a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period , a series of programs that empower women to reclaim their hormone health. In this episode, Nicole shares: Why the medical system makes it a challenge for women to get the support they need A plan for women to optimize their cycles and minimize symptoms Resources Recommended Books on Hormon...

According to the American Thyroid Association , over 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. However, up to 60 percent of the 20 million Americans who have thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Victoria Gasparini, founder of The Butterfly Effect Blog , which began as a result of her own thyroid condition, shares her story and covers the f...

Recent data shows 20-50% of maternal mortality cases are preventable. Dr Joanne Stone, a maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialist, speaks about how moms-to-be can prevent the preventable during pregnancy. Dr. Joanne Stone is a well-known expert in the field of Maternal Fetal Medicine and serves as the Maternal Fetal Medicine Division Director for the Mount Sinai Health System. She also is the Mate...

Celebrating the one year anniversary of the Fempower Health Podcast. Enjoy the outtakes. We certainly have a lot of fun behind the scenes!

Kelly Rutan is a certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula with over six years of experience supporting families as they transition into parenthood. In this episode, Kelly covers: What a postpartum doula does How this role adds value to new and growing families How to find a qualified individual Resources Recommended Books on Pregnancy and Postpartum Resources and episodes on Pregnancy & Mo...

Carrie Koziol is a Women’s Health Physical Therapist, Pilates Specialist, DRA Trainer, and Puberty/Perimenopause Coach passionate about educating vagina owners about their body whether they are in puberty or perimenopause. In this episode, Carrie speaks about diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA), which is a separation of the left and right side of the abdominal muscles impacting pregnant women, older...

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune condition, which impacts 1 in 133 Americans, where 60% are women. It is estimated that up to 83% of Americans who have celiac disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions, and it takes 6-10 years for diagnosis. In honor of Celiac Awareness Month, in this episode, Alice Bast, Founder & CEO of Beyond Celiac covers: What celiac disease is, p...

40 million women in the US suffer from sexual disorders, that is 35%-40% of our female population. This most common of female sexual dysfunctions involves a lack of sexual interest and willingness to be sexual.  Dr. Michael Krychman speaks about sexual health and libido. He is the Executive Director of the Southern California Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, and he is the former...

1 in 8 couples struggle with infertility yet answers can be hard to find. In the past decade, those struggling have opened up about these struggles, companies are developing innovative products and solutions. However, we've transitioned into so much information, it is challenging to know where to begin. Dr Aumatma Simmons, a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor & Endocrinologist speciali...

Until recently, it was thought a normal cycle for women was 28 days. While data now shows this is not the case, innovative tools continue to be developed to better understand what is "normal" for a given woman. Dr Amy Divaraniya, the CEO and co-founder of OOVA speaks with Fempower Health. In this episode, Amy covers: Myths about women's menstrual cycles Surprising information OOVA is uncovering ab...

Infertility treatments are costly. Even with companies offering coverage, those trying to build families need to prepare for the financial obligations ahead. Barb Collura, the President/CEO of Resolve: The National Infertility Association , walks us through what you need to do to prepare. In this episode, Barb covers: What RESOLVE does to support those building their families Types of insurance co...

Patients and doctors must collaborate for a successful office visit and ongoing relationship. Public health expert, Christie VanHorne, shares important tips for both patients and doctors on how to successfully navigate the conversation that neither were trained on how to do. In this episode, Christie covers: The history behind why women tend to be dismissed How to find a doctor to meet your needs...