Wellness Wednesday with 3W

Phexxi is a new gel-based birth control method you may have heard about. It’s touted as an alternative to hormonal birth control, but is it free of complications? Our nurse practitioner and avid researcher Christi shares her analysis on today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday!    For further reading on Phexxi, see:  https://phexxi.com   https://nwhn.org/phexxi   https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/N...

Today we wrap up our series of podcasts on porn addiction with the second half of 3W CEO Helen Nguyen’s interview with our brave special guest, Brian.    Brian shares on many more topics, including how his porn addiction led him into exploiting women for sex and how his world and relationships transformed for the better after he succeeded in finally quitting his addiction.    We invite you listen...

Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re incredibly grateful to hear from first-time guest Brian H., who shares an entirely different and brutally honest perspective on this month’s podcast theme of pornography addiction.  Brian’s experiences and insights are truly eye-opening, and even if you’ve listened to our last two episodes on this topic from a woman’s perspective, you won’t want to miss Brian’s s...

Today on Wellness Wednesday, special guest Rachael Killackey returns for part 2 of an honest and open conversation about pornography addiction in women.    We dive deeper into some of the harms experienced by women addicted to porn and what you can do to break the addictive cycle if this is an issue for which you are seeking help.    Once again, we invite you to join us as we talk through this dif...

Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re joined by special guest Rachael Killackey for the first of a candid two-part conversation about pornography addiction among women. Rachael opens up about the effects of her own addiction on her life, her journey to recovery, and her work helping other women seeking to recover from porn addiction and other varieties of sex addiction. We invite you to listen as we...

Endometriosis. You've probably heard of it but may be unfamiliar with exactly what it is.  Well, today on Wellness Wednesday, we're flashing back to this important episode in which our nurse practitioner Christi shares what you should know!  Listen in and learn what to watch out for with this common condition.      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, o...

Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re pleased to welcome back therapist Ashley Hutchinson of Talk Therapy Center in Riverside, CA!    Ashley joins host and 3W CEO Helen via Zoom to share some insightful and helpful ways we can reframe our language and ideas about food, our bodies, and the various intersections between the two.    Listen in if you’ve ever with struggled with body image or weight issue...

It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so today we're re-sharing one of our very first episodes of Wellness Wednesday, all about cervical cancer screening. Listen in and review the essentials of this important topic!      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for gene...

Glimpse behind the scenes with 3W CEO Helen and admin team members Taylor, Mike, Alejandra, and Marisol as they share their highlights from the past year plus a few things to look forward to in 2022, today on Wellness Wednesday! And in case you missed it last week, also be sure to check out our year in review podcast from the medical side, featuring Lauren, Dr. Rutherford, Christi, and Annabell! ...

Despite the many challenges this year threw at all of us, 2021 was 3W’s most successful one yet!  Join us for a very special year-end podcast as our office manager, Lauren, sits down with our medical team to celebrate our clinic’s growth, recap our biggest changes, and look ahead to some of our exciting plans for 2022!      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the s...

Did you know traumatic childhood experiences can impact your health into adulthood?  Today on Wellness Wednesday, we revisit our conversation with Physician Assistant Hiep Nguyen on the emerging science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).  Listen in and learn if your present healing path might benefit from a closer look at your past.      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is...

Georgina is a joyful woman, breast cancer survivor, and mother of our beloved content marketing specialist, Alejandra.  Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re honored to share the story of this mother-daughter duo’s brave and triumphant confrontation with cancer. Listen in and be reminded that hope and healing are always possible, no matter the circumstances!      Disclaimer: The information shared in...

Today we’re excited to welcome Mazzy Eckel back to our podcast to continue our recent conversation about eating disorders. Listen in to learn more about some of the most common types of eating disorders and the influence of culture and parenting on our relationship with food and our bodies. Please share this episode with anyone who might benefit from its message!      Disclaimer: The information s...

Just because it's cold out that doesn't mean you can't go out for a run, or stay in and lift weights, or move your body in any number of other healthy ways.  But if you're in need of inspiration to do any of those things, today's throwback episode of Wellness Wednesday is for you!  A runner and a weightlifter share their insights and stories on how they came to love forms of exercise that aren't s...

In this episode from last spring, 3W Medical Director Dr. Susan Rutherford describes the typical symptoms, severity, tests, and treatment for most of the common sexually transmitted infections (STI's). Listen in for an exceptionally helpful overview and then come in for an appointment if you're in need of low-cost testing!      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of t...

Here is a hard and horrifying truth to accept: forced sterilization still happens in the modern world, including in the U.S., and women of color are disproportionately impacted.  Inspired by a shocking Verily article on this subject, today on Wellness Wednesday 3W CEO Helen Nguyen shares the story of her own grandmother, a Vietnamese refugee who was sterilized without her knowledge or consent—on U...

Today on Wellness Wednesday, we’re proud to host Miss Capitol Hill USA and upcoming Miss Washington USA contender @mazzyeckel! Mazzy joins 3W CEO Helen Nguyen to share about her experience battling an eating disorder as a child and teenager. We hope you’ll listen to her story and be as inspired as we are by her journey of recovery!    Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opini...

Today on Wellness Wednesday, our nurse practitioner Kris returns to educate us on bulimia—including what it is, some common triggers, and ways to help. Listen in and know the warning signs to watch out for with this common yet frequently hidden condition.      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as indiv...

A few months ago, we shared about adoption from the perspective of 3W CEO Helen Nguyen and her friend Anna. Now, we invite you to listen to the experience of their husbands. How is adoption different for men? What’s it like being a father to someone else’s child? Listen in to today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday for insights into these and many other questions!  Disclaimer: The information shared...

Today on Wellness Wednesday we're revisiting a classic episode featuring 3W staff members Taylor and Lauren sharing their love and learning concerning all things essential oils!    Listen in for education on what essential oils are, do's and don'ts, traditional uses, and much more. To view a special video version of this episode, follow us on Instagram and look for the video entitled "Stay Oily!"...

Anorexia is a familiar condition yet at the same time is not widely understood. Today on Wellness Wednesday, our nurse practitioner Kris returns to share her knowledge on this difficult topic and equip our listeners with a better understanding of many of its facets.  Whether anorexia impacts you or someone you may know, listen in, and if you’re in need of local support for anorexia or other eating...

Ever since bringing her “first baby” (3W) into the world, 3W co-founder Helen Nguyen has known the responsibility of nurturing an organization through its infancy. Now, as a newly adoptive mother, she is learning to juggle the added responsibility of motherhood. Hear her story of how she’s adapted (so far) to meet the demands of both in today’s episode of Wellness Wednesday!      Disclaimer: The i...

Since today is World Heart Day, we thought it fitting to revisit this informative episode about heart disease recorded with our favorite Physician Assistant, Hiep Nguyen! Tune in and do your part to protect your heart!     Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for ge...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. To help spread awareness, we're revisiting this very important episode of Wellness Wednesday released last year.  Therapist and social worker Ashley Hutchinson joins us from San Diego, CA via Zoom chat to share her extensive experience, insights, and resources concerning suicide. Having personally suffered the loss of loved ones to suicide several ti...

3W's Dr. Susan Rutherford returns to our podcast to discuss the science, risks, and interesting facts about twins, triplets, and other multiple gestations (pregnancies with two or more babies). Listen in and learn more about this fascinating topic!      Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual m...