Her Time, Her Health with Dr. Jila

When stress hits, it's not about what happens, it's about HOW you respond. Dr. Rachel Goldman breaks down why high-performing women are stuck in the cycle of "I know what to do, but I can't do it" 👇 The truth? You don't need to overhaul your entire life. You need: • A PAUSE before you react 🛑 • Moments (not hours) for yourself ⏰ • To ditch the "shoulds" and ask what YOU actually want 💪 • Flexi...

NEVER GIVE UP YOUR CEO SEAT Dr. Somi Javaid just dropped the REAL truth about raising $40M, selling her company, and what she'd do differently 💰 Here's what 10+ years of building in women's health taught her: ✨ Stay scrappy & self-funded as LONG as possible ✨ Pick investors like life partners (because they are) ✨ Healthcare needs providers + VCs + patients TOGETHER ✨ The lonely truth? Leaders...

Building and maintaining muscle is one of the best preventative health measures we have available to us. Today, Professor Stuart Phillips joins us to break down the best ways to build muscle and how muscle mass plays into women's health in midlife.  As a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University, Professor Phillips brings a wealth of knowledge to today’s conversation. We cover everything fro...

Karen Geiger is a speech language pathologist, therapeutic journaling facilitator, and mindful writing teacher. Today, she joins Dr. Jila to discuss the power of journaling and reclaiming narratives.     Karen’s journey started when she led a writing program at cancer center that opened her eyes to the power of therapeutic journaling. Karen’s work focuses on the overlooked aspects of mid-life like...

When Joey Udovich faced health challenges in her family and personal life, is sparked a drastic change. She moved from being an educator and entrepreneur to becoming an outspoken health and wellness advocate. Today, we walk through Joey’s journey and the highs and lows that brought her to where she is now.     Joey starts by explaining her father’s devastating stage IV cancer diagnosis that led he...

Menopause in the workplace is often overlooked or outright ignored. Kacy Fleming is on a mission to change how to handle midlife and menopause in the workplace. As creator of the Fuchsia Tent, Kacy is dedicated to supporting women through midlife transitions.    Today, Kacy and Dr. Jila dive into the societal perceptions of women in midlife and the implications of menopause in the workplace. Kacy...

Dr. Sharon Malone is a board-certified OB/GYN, women’s health advocate, and the chief medical advisor at Alloy Health. She has built a career addressing women’s health concerns, especially those that are often minimized and dismissed.     Today, Dr. Jila and Dr. Malone walk through Dr. Malone’s career and what she hopes to see in the future for women’s health. They also discuss the Women’s Health...

Today we’re joined by a physician whose career matches the evolution of modern medicine. Dr. Shoma Datta-Thomas began her career as a gynecologic robotic surgeon and has since transitioned into functional medicine and longevity. As the daughter of immigrants and a mother to four daughters in a blended family, Dr. Datta-Thomas is dedicated to evolving the medical system.     Dr. Datta-Thomas has gr...

This week Dr. Jila and Dr. Robyn Roth dive into all things breast health. Dr. Robyn Roth is an associate professor of radiology specializing is breast and abdominal imaging. She is also the creator of the popular platform The Boobie Docs where she destigmatizes breast health and educates about breasts and breast cancer in an accessible way.    Today, Dr. Roth explains the key factors in maintainin...

Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is on a mission to make sure every woman facing cancer and menopause get the nuance, evidence-based guidance they deserve. As a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology, Dr. Teplinsky is dedicated to helping patients survive and thrive during and after cancer diagnosis. And one key element to thriving post cancer is getting the appro...

What if we stopped being reactive and started being proactive about women’s health; especially in fertility in menopause? Dr. Roohi Jeelani is here today to answer that questions. As a double board-certified reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, Dr. Jeelani brings clinical insights and scientific expertise to women's health care.     Today, Dr. Jila and Dr. Jeelani emphasize the i...

Longevity is a buzzy topic right now, and many women are wondering when they should start thinking about their longevity. Kayla Barnes-Lentz is on a mission to demystify longevity and help women take control of their health. As the most publicly measured woman in health optimization, Kayla has a unique perspective on longevity and understanding what our bio markers mean for our health.  Today, Dr....

Meghan Rabbitt, an award-winning journalist and the author of The New Rules of Women’s Health, joins Dr. Jila today to explore the inspiration behind her new book and some key takeaways for women’s health. As a health and wellness journalist, Meghan translates complex medical and scientific topics into clear, actionable information.  Meghan and Dr. Jila share how women can educate themselves to be...

Dr. Somi Javaid is on a mission to de-stigmatize women’s sexual health. She is a board-certified OB/GYN, a surgeon, and the founder of HerMD. HerMD provides virtual women’s health care in all 50 states and helps women take control of their health with evidence-based treatment.    Today, Dr. Jila and Dr. Somi break down the stigmas surrounding women’s sexual health, and why it’s important to priori...

Today we’re joined by Lauren Chambers to learn all about how diet can support hormone health. Lauren is a nutrition and hormone coach, mom of three girls, and the author of the new cookbook Hormone Healthy Eats. She is on a mission to help every woman feel her best and balance her hormones through delicious, healthy meals. Lauren and Dr. Jila discuss the science that connects hormone health and nu...

Sleep is one of the most foundational pillars of overall health. No matter your life stage, sleep can play a key role in determining aspects of your overall health. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Shelby Harris, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist, to talk all about sleep.    Today, Dr. Harris explains the critical role of sleep in midlife, particularly for women experiencing hormonal changes....

Weight management, especially in menopause, is something many women struggle with. For too long, women have been told that they’re just not trying hard enough to lose weight. Today, Dr. Karen Mann joins us to put those myths to rest and to share her journey to becoming the Chief Medical Director at Noom.  Dr. Man emphasizes the importance of understanding obesity as a holistic issue and the role o...

So many people, especially women, feel stuck in a cycle of ambition. Right when we reach one goal, the next best thing is there. Today, Dr. Jila sits down with Amina AlTai, the author of The Ambition Trap, for a conversation on reframing ambition and success. They discuss the complexities of ambition and the impact of core wounds on our personal and professional lives. The conversation also delves...

Sex, desire, and pleasure are still some of the most misunderstood parts of women’s health, especially in midlife. In this episode, Dr. Jila is joined by OB GYN and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Sameena Rahman, also known as Gyno Girl, for an honest conversation about why sexual health is so often ignored and how women can reclaim it.  They talk about the cultural taboos that keep women silent, t...

Menopause care doesn’t have to be one size fits all and it certainly shouldn’t stop at “it is what it is.”  In this episode, Dr. Sarah De La Torre, a board-certified OB GYN with over 25 years of experience, shares how her career evolved from traditional medicine into a more holistic, personalized approach to caring for women in perimenopause and menopause. Drawing from her background in lifestyle...

You can be successful, productive, and doing everything right on paper and still feel empty inside.  In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of High Functioning Depression, breaks down the mental health struggle so many people experience but rarely talk about: high functioning depression. It’s the quiet version of depression where you keep showing up, keep achievin...

If you’ve been feeling off, tired, irritated, foggy, or just not like yourself and keep wondering if this is “just aging,” this episode will feel familiar.  Dr. Jila sits down with Dr. Jessica Shepherd, board certified OBGYN and women’s health expert, for a real, no-nonsense conversation about perimenopause, menopause, and why so many women feel completely unprepared for this stage of life.  They...

GLP one medications are everywhere right now, but most of the conversation is missing context, nuance, and science. In this episode, Dr. Jila sits down with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, a dual board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine, to break down what these medications actually do, who they are for, and how they fit into long term metabolic health for women.  They discuss why w...

Before we wrap up the year, Dr. Jila is taking listeners through one of the most important foundations for women's long-term health and vitality, nutrition. In this solo conversation, she explains how hormonal changes in your 30s, 40s and 50s reshape everything from metabolism and muscle mass to gut health, inflammation, and brain function, and why most standard nutrition advice was never designed...

Ovarian longevity is finally entering the spotlight, and today’s conversation shows why that shift matters for every woman. In this episode, Dr. Jila sits down with Kiran Kumar, founder and CEO of Timeless Biotech, the groundbreaking company behind the first ovarian age clock and time to menopause predictor. For the first time, women can measure their ovarian aging, understand their hormonal traje...