The Gynarchy with Dr. Kirti Patel

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with radical feminist writer and podcaster, a contributor to Matriarchy Times, and host of the Matriarchal Voices podcast, Farrah Fernando, about feminism, patriarchy, and what a matriarchal future could look like. Farrah shares her journey from growing up with negative perceptions of feminism to becoming a radical feminist. We disc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with dating coach, relationship expert, author, and “Canada’s Dating Coach,” Chantal Heide about modern dating, healthy relationships, and how women can stop settling for toxic partners.  Chantal shares her no-nonsense approach to dating, including her controversial “no kissing for three months” rule, why women should prioritize obs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with board-certified OB-GYN, author, educator, and OB hospitalist Dr. Jennifer Lincoln about what patients should really expect during labor and delivery. We discuss her new book, The Birth Book: An OB-GYN’s Guide to Demystifying Labor and Delivery, and dive into the realities of childbirth, informed consent, birth trauma, patient a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with puberty educator Vanessa Kroll-Bennett and pediatrician and bestselling author Cara Natterson a, co-founders of Less Awkward, about the complex, evolving experience of puberty. We cover what puberty really is, why it’s starting earlier and lasting longer, and how parents can better support their kids through the physical, emoti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with cross-stitch artist and author Stephanie Rohr about feminist art, fiber crafts, and how she turned a traditional “women’s hobby” into a bold, subversive creative business that challenges norms and reclaims the value of women’s work. Stephanie shares her journey from learning cross-stitch as a child to launching her business, St...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with board-certified OB/GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Dr. Cheruba Prabhakar about fibroids, one of the most common conditions affecting women. We cover what fibroids are, how they present, and why so many women go undiagnosed for years despite significant symptoms. Dr. Prabhakar shares her expertise in fertility-spa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court and strength and conditioning coach Laurel Beversdorf of Movement Logic about the fundamentals of exercise for women. We cover how to start exercising safely, why cardiovascular and strength training are critical for health, and how to evaluate online fitness advice without feeling overwhelmed...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with financial consultant and coach Julie Praline aka “The Wealth Visionnaire” on Instagram, about women, wealth, and financial empowerment. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and investment management, Julie shares practical strategies to help women build confidence with money, invest wisely, and create financial...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast , we talk with gastroenterologist and host of the House of Pod podcast, Dr. Kaveh Hoda, aka “fiber zaddy”, about gut health, the microbiome, and how to have a healthy digestive system without a fear of food. We cover practical strategies for improving gut health, common GI issues, and why certain trendy tests and detoxes may not be worth you...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4 of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with award-winning health journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt about how women can better understand, advocate for, and take charge of their health. In Episode 33: The New Rules for Women’s Health, Meghan draws from her decades of experience covering women’s health and her new book, The New Rules of Women’s Health: Y...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with licensed marriage and family therapist, and AASECT certified sex therapist, Dr. Holly Wood about healthy romantic relationships. In”Episode 32: Healthy Relationships”, Dr. Wood shares her expertise in relationships, sexual wellness, and trauma recovery and discusses what makes a relationship truly healthy...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Arghavan Salles, a surgeon, researcher, and national leader in diversity, inclusion, and equity, on the topic of sexual harassment  In “Episode 31: Sexual Harassment”, Dr. Salles brings her unique perspective having studied gender bias and stereotypes during her surgical training and also as an NIH-fu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with ob/gyn, fertility specialist, and host of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, about the growing trend of egg freezing as a fertility preservation option.  In “Episode 30: Egg Freezing”, Dr. Eyvazzadeh explains what egg freezing is and how it works, while also debunking some common myths and misc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with a board-certified ob/gyn, menopause specialist, and longevity medicine doctor, Dr. Jila Senemar, about a very confusing time of life: perimenopause. In “Episode 29: Perimenopause”, we discuss what this transition period to menopause looks like, symptoms associated with it, other medical risks and concerns...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an ob/gyn with over 25 years of experience and co-creator of a Tribe Called V (a virtual platform for education on all things women’s health), about an essential topic: birth control. In “Episode 28: All About Birth Control”, we touch upon the many birth control options available, how...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with board-certified ob/gyn, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, and host of the Muslim Sex Podcast, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, about a common, but often overlooked condition: pain with sex, aka dyspareunia. In “Episode 27: Pain with Sex”,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a board certified physician, certified clinical sleep specialist, author of the book Sleeping on the Job, and founder of The Solution is Sleep, about the importance of healthy sleep for women. In “Episode 26: Healthy Sleep”, we discuss the gender sleep gap, why women are struggli...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Sammy Kanter, founder, chief media strategist, content creator, & a new media producer at Girl and the Gov, a politics-focused communications platform, about how we as everyday citizens can politically resist rising authoritarianism in the US. In “Episode 25: Resist”, we discuss how overwhelming...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with ob/gyn and past president of the Canadian Colposcopy Society, Amanda Selk, MD, to share some facts and debunk myths about the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. In “Episode 24: Real Facts About the HPV Vaccine”, Dr. Selk joins me to demystify the HPV vaccine and talk about what it is, why it’s important...

Send us Fan Mail May 2026 Update: Please note that as May 2026, the medical community has adopted the name "polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)" to better represent the hormonal and metabolic changes that occur in the condition previously known as "polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)".  This episode was recorded prior to this change and so the old terminology is used...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast!  Today, I’m speaking with HeHe Stewart, an experienced doula, founder of the Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge service, creator of The Birth Lounge childbirth education program, and host of The Birth Lounge Podcast about her work as a doula. In “Episode 22: Working with a Doula”, we demystify the role of doulas in pregnancy...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast!  Today, I am speaking with Dr. Neel Shah, an ob/gyn, Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, visiting scientist at Harvard Medical School, and advisory board member of the National Institutes of Health, Office of Women’s Health Research, about the ob/gyn doctor shortage in the US. In “Episode 21: The Ob/Gyn Doctor Shortage”, we di...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast!  Today, I am speaking with information technology leader, gender equity researcher, and co-author Amy Diehl, PhD about her book Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back. In “Episode 20:  Shattering Glass Walls” we discuss the structural and cultural barriers that hinder women’s success in the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast!  Today, I am speaking to award-winning fashion stylist, lifestyle blogger, and podcaster Tara West about the positives and negatives of the fashion industry. In “Episode 19: The Fashion Industry: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” we discuss the powerful force that is the fashion industry and how it shapes culture, identity, and ev...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast!  Today, I am speaking to sociology professor, award-winning teacher, expert on families, school, and inequalities, and author, Jessica Calarco, about her book Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net. In “Episode 18: Women: Society’s Safety Net”, Dr. Calarco offers insights from her groundbreaking research on ho...