Papaya Talk

Hey everyone, Nadia and Alyssa here! On today's episode of Papaya Talk, we're chatting about all things pelvic floor with the incredible Pelvic Floor specialist Dr. Jen Kinder PT, MS, DPTSc. We're talking about what a pelvic floor pt does, where to find one near you, what a typical pelvic exam is like, changing the system for female athletes, and exercises and techniques you can try literally whil...

Today we’re exploring concerns about the safety and treatment of women on college campuses, particularly in fraternity culture. This discussion with Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set and her daughter, Nadia Herrera-Set, a student at Northeastern University, highlights the disrespectful conversations and objectification of women that occur among some fraternity members. We explore how these disrespectful view...

Summary Today we are joined by Dr. Amy Haas, Professor at Palo Alto University and Senior Lecturer at Stanford University, specializing in college student substance use. We’re discussing the factors influencing addiction and substance abuse in college students. Dr. Haas explains the concept of blacking out and its effects on memory, as well as the potential long-term consequences, emphasizing the...

Holidays can be stressful. Holiday reunions add another level to an already unstable time of year. This week we're chatting about the reality of family reunions, navigating coming home from college, and where 'home' really is? ABOUT PAPAYA HEALTH & PAPAYA TALK: THE PODCASTWe're chatting about the world of women’s health from one generation to the next. Brought to you by mom and...

This week, we're flowing through our experiences with mental health: dealing with panic attacks, anxiety, overwhelm, social anxiety, ~hangxiety~, and our experiences with therapy. Comment below which topic you'd like us to have an expert on next, and listen to the full episode anywhere you stream podcasts! ABOUT PAPAYA HEALTH & PAPAYA TALK: THE PODCAST We're chatting about the worl...

For athletes and gymnasts who leak... this one's for you. We're talking all about the prevalence of incontinence among high performance athletes, and what to do about it. There's so much shame and stigma surrounding leaking in gymnastics, and we're here to dispel that and offer hope and guidance for resolving this very common issue. We also dive into Nadia's return to gymnastic...

This week we're talking all about learning to eat well and listen to your body with Registered Dietician Wendy Sterling. From nutritional tips for college students to transitioning to a "normal life" after being a high school athlete, family food conversations, and so much more, you don't want to miss this episode! We also touch briefly on how to nourish yourself after an eating...

October is Filipin@x American History/HERstory/OURstory Month. Today and every day we celebrate our stories, transformations, labor, migration, political struggles, and all the ways we have created history. In this episode of Papaya Talk, we are joined by the incredible Dr. Jeannie Celestial, a distinguished Filipina American psychologist and consultant. Dr. Celestial supports high-achieving women...

This week, we're chatting about party culture in college with Nadia, a Northeastern University student in Boston. What is the drinking culture in college really like? How common are fake IDs really? What do you do if there is an emergency? ABOUT PAPAYA HEALTH: We're chatting about the world of women’s health from one generation to the next. Brought to you by mom and daughter duo Dr. Alyssa...

This week we're having a casual conversation to hear Nadia's experiences with the "frat flu", a strategically placed contraceptive vending machine, and etiquette during rush at Northeastern. ABOUT PAPAYA HEALTH: We're chatting about the world of women’s health from one generation to the next. Brought to you by mom and daughter duo Dr. Alyssa-Herrera-Set and Nadia Herrera-Set....

In this week's episode, we're chatting briefly about birth control, thoughts around sex, and the real sex lives of college aged men and women, in a compassionate, straightforward way. What do college students think about birth control? How do college students today navigate sex and intercourse? Are gender roles large determiners of our perceived responsibility to have birth control? And mo...

This week we're talking about how to keep going after what you want in life, while still being a normal human. What it's like being a career woman in a male-dominated (or male led) field, and the uphill battles that females in STEM face. Finally, we jump into relaxing and relieving stress as a university student, while still juggling exercise, your social life, school, and self care. Get m...

This week we're talking about the culture of food, diet, and eating in college: how to navigate college meal plans, dealing with the freshman 15, and making healthy choices without compromising on foods you love and enjoy. We also discuss briefly about eating disorders and disordered eating so if this topic may be triggering to you, please stay tuned for next week instead! Get the juice: Spoti...

Finding your people is hard. Finding your people when you're in college is really hard. In this podcast episode, we're talking about Nadia's first week back as a second year at Northeastern University in Boston. What it's like after her study abroad experience in Greece, finding friends, Club Faire activities, and more. Get the juice: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3675UqL3...

Papaya Talk is shifting. We're the mom and daughter duo chatting about the world of womens health from one generation to the next. From expert skincare advice to navigating dating, the ins and outs of college life, and so much more, Papaya Talk is about bringing the experts to you as we discover the answers to your lingering questions together. Learn more about our dedication to making women’s hea...

It’s been a minute since our last episode, but we’re so excited to share this conversation we had with Nadia Herrera-Set about college life. We chat about a few of the things we wish we had known when we were around 18-22, and how we hope every female in America will have this information in an easy, accessible way in the near future. This episode is brought to you by the founders of Papaya Health...

In this episode of Papaya Talk, we’re talking about us! Who should listen to this podcast, why we do what we do, and what you can gain out of listening to us chat! This episode is brought to you by the founders of Papaya Health, Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set PT, DPT and Dr. Tanya Goodrich PT, DPT. As physical therapy clinic owners specializing in female healthcare, and moms who’ve been there, they know a...

In this episode of Papaya Talk, we’re talking about the “summer body”. Why we feel this pressure in the first place, and how to deal with it in a healthy, constructive way. This episode is brought to you by the founders of Papaya Health, Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set PT, DPT and Dr. Tanya Goodrich PT, DPT. As physical therapy clinic owners specializing in female healthcare, and moms who’ve been there, th...

In this episode of Papaya Talk, we’re talking about menopause! Why women should care, why everyone should care, and where to go to make the most informed decision about your body and your health. This episode is brought to you by the founders of Papaya Health, Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set PT, DPT and Dr. Tanya Goodrich PT, DPT. As physical therapy clinic owners specializing in female healthcare, and mom...

In this episode of Papaya Talk, we’re talking about periods! How period products were when we were growing up, our experience with Thinx and period underwear, thoughts on the Thinx PFA controversy, and pros and cons of period underwear in general! Check out our top three non PFA period underwear recommendations! 1. Modibodi (https://us.modibodi.com) 2. WUKA (https://wukawear.com) 3. Period Aisle (...

The final part of our three part series on leaking, incontinence, and how to fix it! We’re finishing up the series by giving you our best tips on how to fix each of the three common types of dysfunction, so you can get back to doing what you love most. This episode is great for high level athletes as well as people of all ages. You don't want to miss this episode! This episode is brought to you by...

In this episode of Papaya Talk, Dr. Tanya and Dr. Alyssa dive into the most common reason why you may be leaking. In the final of this three part series, we'll wrap it up with the second most common reason why you may be leaking so you can get back to doing what you love most. This episode is great for high level athletes as well as people of all ages. You don't want to miss this episode! This epi...

In this episode of Papaya Talk, we’re talking about why we created Papaya Health! How we met, what our intentions are with our tiny corner of the internet, and what we hope you’ll gain from our content! This episode is brought to you by the founders of Papaya Health, Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set PT, DPT and Dr. Tanya Goodrich PT, DPT. As physical therapy clinic owners specializing in female healthcare,...

In this episode of Papaya Talk, Dr. Tanya and Dr. Alyssa dive into three different reasons why you may be leaking. In the next parts of this three part series, we’ll show you how to fix it so you can get back to doing what you love most. This episode is great for high level athletes as well as people of all ages. You don’t want to miss this episode! This episode is brought to you by the founders o...

In this episode, we’re going into ways you can stay happy, healthy, and moving well into your golden years. You don’t want to miss this episode! This episode is brought to you by the founders of Papaya Health, Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set PT, DPT and Dr. Tanya Goodrich PT, DPT. As physical therapy clinic owners specializing in female healthcare, and moms who’ve been there, they know a thing or two about...