The Re:pro Health Podcast

In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Ina Park from the University of California, San Francisco to discuss the multifaceted history of sexually transmitted infections. We hope that this episode can build on our previous episode 56 on STIs and Monkeypox and help learn more about STIs. 

We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Jessica Kirkwood on this week's episode to explore inner-city reproductive health. Dr. Kirkwood, speaks on harm reduction in the inner city population. 

Join us as we continue our conversation on abortion access in Canada. In this episode, we are joined by TK Pritchard, a leading expert on access to abortion in Canada and a champion for sexual health and reproductive justice. We discuss some challenges and barriers to abortion access in Canada and more. 

Our latest episode is here and we are joined by Dr. Angel Foster a leading advocate for reproductive health and abortion access to discuss how recent changes have influenced abortion access in Canada in the United States' abortion care laws.  *This episode was recorded on November 4th, 2022. 

Join us together for another episode with Dr. Ameeta Singh, a clinical professor from the University of Alberta with a special interest in sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Listen in on our conversation about the transmission of currently circulating STIs and the new Monkeypox infections. 

Join us together with Dr. Phil Bach from the University of Alberta to start our new season of the podcast with a chat about male reproductive health, fertility and erectile dysfunction. Challenges with male reproductive health and fertility are widely under-recognized and we hope this episode brings this to light. 

Join us together with Brenda Kerber from The Traveling Tickle Trunk to chat about leading a happy and healthy sex life. Sexual health is an important part of everyone's wellbeing and today we chat about how it can be made safe, supportive, and fun! Link to infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/180ftlDXBCCcX7an7P_NTb0tWMtOclWk4/view?usp=sharing  

Join us this week as we speak with psychologist Tami-lee Duncan about healthy sexual function and dysfunction. She gives us an excellent overview of her "sex lecture" and how the mind affects our body in sex. We also explore myths and and how to have conversations about sex! Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g_WGCJN8W8uCbHX3iEDozW8ZKy6Xyixz/view?usp=sharing  

Joining us this week is Dr. Lina Roa, who focuses her practice and research on women's health through a global health lens. Listen in to learn about discrepancies in women's health across the globe, including maternal mortality and abortion access.  Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iksNCq4umO2lf99YXNWJ_rrYV9LlE20L/view?usp=sharing  

Join us in conversation with Dr. Shawna Stafford to discuss how important body inclusivity and body positivity are in a ObGyn practice for patients and practitioners alike. She shares her own experince as a physician with us along with more pearls of advice. Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xa24jk_sWSwoBgsojwll0uWveeO7w9VD/view?usp=sharing  

Join us as we speak with Dr. Laura Sycuro, whose work on the vaginal microbiome has shown her the importance of female reproductive health research, barriers to its development and funding implications. We explore how advocacy plays a role in research to improve healthcare! Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ygJd5f34jM33FmuKCH2WRQzwAay7mOl/view?usp=sharing  

Join us in conversation with Dr. Fiona Mattatal as we discuss what it meaans to be a health advocate, the ups, downs, and everything in between. Dr. Mattatal speaks on her own inspirations and shares tips for anyone looking to become an advocate too! Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hTjch582Zir60arVdWc_1iiJwZc-a2YX/view?usp=sharing  

We're delighted to be back with Dr. Julia Chronopoulos, who today shares with us her insight and experience as a healthcare provider for gender and sexually diverse patients. If you are interested in learning some skills to become more confident working with this patient population, this episode is full of tips and resources to get you started! Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/fil...

Our latest episode is here and we are joined by Marni Panas, LGBTQ activist as she shares her journey and takes us through the different experiences of transgender people. We also dive into various ways to support and create positive spaces for all!  Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AXD-SIPkHI-kz602or6tg_xH6KIcDBSZ/view?usp=sharing  

Join us as we speak to MLA and activist, Janis Irwin, about the journey of exploring and living as one's true self. Through Janis's own story, we explore the struggles our diverse youth face and how we can best support them! Link to Infographic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XsjNrulxQ8LBDt_bCXCAOxE-VTdv52gV/view?usp=sharing  

Welcome to the 3rd season of The Re:pro Health Podcast! We're kicking off this season with Dr. Julia Chronopoulos, who discusses the intricacies of adolescent healthcare. Puberty, patient confidentiality, self acceptance...it's all covered right here! Links and Resources:  100 vulvas: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Why_I_Photographed_100_Vulvas Puberty: https://kidshealth.org/...

Join us as we recap menopause and talk to Dr. Susan Prendergast about hormone replacement therapy and what to expect from your healthcare provider to help you manage menopausal symptoms. For more information, check out https://www.menopauseandu.ca/ To find out more about Susan Prendergast's clinic, visit https://www.ellithia.com/ Infographic

What is perinatal mental health? Is it more than  just postpartum depression? Why is accessing care for perinatal mental illness important? Join us as we embark on this journey with Dr. Lucy Barker, a psychiatrist from the University of Toronto, to explore perinatal mental health. Infographic If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Hotlines: 780 482 4357 (Edmonton and area) 40...

Join us this week as we discuss the wonderful world of vaginal discharge with Dr. De Melo. When is it normal? When should you be concerned? What might you expect from your doctor? Find out in this next installment of our WAP series! Note: In our discussion, we describe trichomoniasis as a fungal infection, however, it is actually a parasitic infection. Infographic

With this episodes we dive deeper into the menstrual cycle and how changes (e.g. discharge and temperature) can give clues into fertility. Joining us is Dr. Vanessa DeMelo, a family physician with an interest in low risk obstetrics and women's health. Infographic.html  

Join us as we learn more about the menstrual cycle from Dr. Jane Schulz, the current chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alberta. We will leave no stone unturned, and will explore questions about what normal periods look like, common misconceptions, PMS, bleeding, missing a period, and when to go see a physician. Infographic.html  

What is pelvic floor health? What happens when one's pelvic floor does not work properly? What are things we can do proactively to keep it healthy? Joining us is Mary Wood, a physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health from Cura Physical Therapies. Listen in for some takeaways that you can implement immediately at any stage in your life for a healthy pelvic floor. Infographic.html

In this episode, we will be exploring sex work and common myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Joining us are Lula Blue, a full service sex worker for 4 years, and Karyn Jackson, the Team Lead, Prevention & Support at HIV Community Link. Listen in to learn more and challenge your beliefs about sex work. To learn more, see our Infographic

Have you heard of the GOOP or Wellness Industry? Have you considered their practices or wanted to learn more? In this episode, we go over some myths and practices promoted by this industry. Before you listen, let's play a game of true or false:  1. Steaming should be used to cleanse the vagina  2. Pineapples make vaginal discharge taste and smell better 3. Eating bread causes yeast infections...

Have questions about sexual violence? Where to get help? What to do when someone shares their experience of sexual violence with you? Joining us is Daniela Chavez Vega, one of the Education Programme Coordinators at the University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre.  For those who need to reach out, support services are available at: Assaulted Women's Helpline 24/7 toll-free at 1.866.863.0511. F...