Sumitomo Pharma America

Tales from the Uterus

Health EN ↓ 6 episodes

Tales from the Uterus is a podcast series exploring the stigma associated with women’s health issues. Forthright, emotional, and sometimes gritty, this series explores issues of stigmatized conversations, normalized pain and heavy bleeding, and the stories of women standing up and seeking help. This podcast is a must for all women, menstruators, and those who care for them. Moderated by leading women’s health expert Dr. Charis Chambers, this series provides real stories and offers a fresh perspective on the reasons we still can’t talk about uterine health openly. This podcast is not designed t...

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Tales from the Uterus: The Hormone Revolution 07.01.2026 35:01

Hormones play a powerful role in women’s health, yet they’re often misunderstood. In this episode, Barb Dehn, WHNP, better known as Nurse Barb, is joined by Dr. Shawana Moore, DNP, WHNP-BC, a nationally-recognized NP, for a conversation unpacking the role of hormones and hormonal medications in women’s health, addressing common misunderstandings, and exploring how patients can have informed, empow...

Breaking the Silence: Real Talk on Sexual Pain 28.07.2025 31:53

For many women, pain during sex is a constant and isolating reality, often misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and rarely addressed. It’s time to break the silence. In this episode of Tales from the Uterus, mother-daughter duo Dr. Lauren Streicher, a board-certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Rachel Zar, a licensed sex therapist, come together for an honest, compassionate conversation about sexual pain. Fro...

Tales from the Uterus: In Charge But Not in Focus 20.05.2025 41:31

Dr. Kathryn Clancy—feminist scientist and author of Period, The Real Story of Menstruation—and Dr. Barbara Riegel—professor of nursing and co-director for the International Center for Self-Care Research—join host Dr. Charis Chambers to explore why women deprioritize their own health while being the primary caregivers for their families, and the importance of implementing health-focused self care i...

Tales from the Uterus: Dialogue on Disparities 20.05.2025 45:15

Tanika Gray Valburn, founder of the White Dress Project, and board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Veronica Gillespie-Bell join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a forthright and honest conversation about uterine fibroids in Black women and the disparities in medical care that they face.

Tales from the Uterus: She Copes Therefore She Is 20.05.2025 32:32

Social worker and endometriosis patient advocate Casey Berna joins host Dr. Charis Chambers to discuss how women with period health issues often cope with their symptoms rather than seeking help, and how you can break the coping cycle.

Tales from the Uterus: Sticking it to Stigma 19.05.2025 55:24

Anita Diamant—journalist and author of 12 books including The Red Tent and Period. End Of Sentence—and Rebecca Dimyan—author of Chronic, a novel about her experience with endometriosis—join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a candid and emotional conversation about period stigma, its negative effects, and what you can do to challenge and/or overcome it.