Healthful Woman Podcast

Trigger Warning: Discussion of abuse. In part 2 of this Healthful Woman podcast episode, host Dr. Nathan Fox continues his discussion with Sara Sherbill, author of "There Was Night and There Was Morning: A Memoir of Trauma and Redemption." They discuss Sara's goal in writing this book, the feedback she has received, her feelings surrounding the book, and more.

Trigger Warning: Discussion of abuse. Welcome back to Healthful Woman. In part 1 of this episode, host Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Sara Sherbill, author of "There Was Night and There Was Morning: A Memoir of Trauma and Redemption." They discuss Sara's personal background and how it pertains to the book, as well as dive deeper into the book's topics.

Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In this mailbag episode, Dr. Fox answers your questions regarding whether or not C-section is a high outcome for most velamentous cord insertion cases, the accuracy of initial ultrasound dating, the development of preeclampsia during pregnancy, and more!

Shira Billet shares her story of losing a twin pregnancy in 2015. Since this loss, Shira has become a resource for women and families going through the same thing. She explains how she found that “if I could do something that would make the world better, or help other people… that felt like some kind of alternative version of being a mother.” Billet talks about her process of working through grief...

In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast story, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Aria B. Grillo. They cover the emotions and thought processes Dr. Grillo experienced during her pregnancy following intrauterine insemination (IUI). They also discuss the various feelings and emotions individuals can experience during their pregnancy journey, as every...

In part 1 of this Healthful Woman Podcast story, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Aria B. Grillo, a licensed clinical psychologist. They discuss her experience working with teens up through adulthood regarding issues such as depression and anxiety and the various forms of psychotherapy, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They also touch on Dr. Grillo's...

In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with Lauren Burstein regarding her experience with Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. She discusses the aftermath of her laser surgery and the delivery of her twins.

Welcome to the Healthful Woman Podcast! On this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Lauren Burstein about her pregnancy journey with her twins. She discusses being diagnosed with stage 2 Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and the subsequent surgery to correct the issue.

Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In this mailbag episode, Dr. Fox answers your questions regarding the parvovirus and pregnancy, placenta accreta risk factors, whether or not you can be induced when having a VBAC, and more.

On this episode of Healthful Woman Podcast, Shaindie returns to retell her birth story. She discusses the loss of her first child while giving birth overseas, as well as the birth of her second and third children.

In part 2 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his conversation with listener Gabrielle. They discuss her decision to return to MFM Associates for her pregnancy and her desire to undergo vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC).

In part 1 of this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with listener Gabrielle regarding her first four pregnancies, two of which ended in miscarriages.

Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today, we cover questions specifically about cerclage, a procedure that closes the cervix with stitches to prevent or delay preterm birth.

Today's guest, Emilie Aries, is the founder and owner of Bossed Up. Bossed Up is a leadership development and career services company on a mission to close the gender leadership gap.

In this episode, Jamie tells her story of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis late in her pregnancy and complications from preeclampsia. After her diagnosis, Jamie explains how she and her medical team planned for a lumpectomy, delivery, and egg freezing, and her experience learning she couldn’t carry more children after treatment. In part two, Jamie covers her experience with a lumpectomy and C-s...

In this Healthful Woman Podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with listener Jodi about her daughter, Annie. They discuss Annie's glowing personality, her leukemia diagnosis at 17 years old, her subsequent cancer fight, and sadly, her passing away last year. They also discuss the Annietober 365 Foundation, which was created in Annie's memory.

Dr. Melka and Dr. Fox discuss whether it’s safe for pregnant women to fast, particularly with regard to Jewish fast days. On fast days, observers do not eat or drink for up to 25 hours, depending on the holiday. Dr. Fox and Dr. Melka explain when it is and isn’t safe for pregnant women to fast and how they advise their Jewish patients.

In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Tikva Jacobs, a vascular surgeon at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in NYC. They discuss everything varicose veins!

On this episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with one of our listeners, Shoshana. She shares her birth story, which involved being admitted to the hospital for 5 weeks due to fetal hydrops. Hydrops is a rare and serious condition that occurs when abnormal amounts of fluid build up in a baby's tissues or organs.

Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In today's episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Lisa Kalik, an internal medicine physician in NY, about her birth story. After 2 initial miscarriages, she decided to undergo IVF, after which she experienced complications with subsequent pregnancies. She then chose to opt for a surrogate for her two children.

Ruchie shares her story of delivering her fifth child. After two previous miscarriages, Ruchie chose a high-risk OB/GYN and took hormones through her pregnancy, but otherwise did not face complications. However, she began bleeding after the birth. She and a special guest discuss the decision not to perform a hysterectomy and what her treatment was like.

In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox welcomes back Dr. Stephanie Melka to discuss retained placenta, which occurs when tissue is left behind in the uterus following pregnancy. They discuss when this may occur, what can be done when this occurs, and more.

In this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Michal Agus Fox, clinical psychologist and one of the senior psychologists at the Frisch High School in Paramus, New Jersey. They speak about her transition from working with children to teenagers and her experience working with teens.

Welcome back to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In Part 2 of this podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox continues his discussion with Dr. Ariana Huselid regarding her experience with TFMR. They discuss the aftermath of her experience, and where she sees herself headed in the future.

Welcome to the Healthful Woman Podcast! In Part 1 of this podcast episode, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Ariana Huselid regarding her experience with TFMR. They dive into what TFMR is, Ariana's experience, and her feelings surrounding the situation.