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We plan our kids’ schedules, our careers, even our vacations down to the hour, and somehow holding our relationship together doesn’t get the same attention. Most marriages, when they end, don’t end in one big blowup —they end quietly; one skipped conversation at a time.  Today we’re talking about connection and the stress that fertility issues, perimenopause, and postpartum can put on our rel...

Breast cancer is one of those diagnoses that almost every woman thinks about at some point. Maybe you’ve had a mammogram callback, maybe you found a lump, maybe your mother, sister, best friend, coworker, or you have been diagnosed. Or maybe you’ve wondered, what can I actually do to lower my risk? But here’s the thing - most of what women hear about breast cancer focuses on finding it and treatin...

Doctor’s appointments can be intimidating. It’s a universal experience. And everyone wants to feel like their doctor is invested in them. As two doctors who are on the other side of things, we know how it feels when you walk into a sterile environment where you’re given a limited amount of time to be assessed and have all your questions answered.  In today’s episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr....

You called? We answered. In this episode, Dr. Alicia Robbins and Dr. Lucky Sekhon are responding to voicemails sent in by listeners with questions about a variety of women’s health concerns.  “How do I know if you have PMOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), or do I have both?” “I’ve done loads of testing to see if I had anything affecting my infertility and very little has been found, so why c...

Your favorite podcast doctors are solo this week! Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are here to answer all of your burning women’s health questions in this listener Q&A. They asked you what you wanted to know about fertility, pregnancy, hormones, perimenopause, menopause—and you definitely delivered.  In this rapid-fire Q&A, Dr. Sekhon and Dr. Robbins focus on answering the high...

In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are joined by renowned OB/GYN Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, better known as Dr. A, to talk about what comprehensive women's healthcare should actually look like. Dr. A shares why she refuses to dismiss her patients' symptoms, why a Pap smear is only one small piece of an annual exam, and why these exams should be viewed holistically.   The...

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with intense and difficult topics regarding the Lindsay Clancy case.   Postpartum psychosis and postpartum mental health have been a recent topic of online discussion during the past few weeks due to the highly publicized murder trial of Lindsay Clancy.  In this episode, Dr. Alicia Robbins is joined by Dr. Katrina Furey, a Yale trained board certi...

If you feel like sleep suddenly hits differently in your 40s, you're not imagining it. You are now wide awake at 5AM, tossing and turning through the night, or waking up exhausted despite getting what should be enough hours of sleep.  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are joined by quadruple board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Saema Tahir, also known as The New York Sl...

Is brain health really determined by genetics, or are there everyday habits that can make a meaningful difference?  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins are joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Rupa Juthani to separate facts from fiction when it comes to protecting your brain. Together, they explore the lifestyle habits most strongly associated with long-term cognitive health, inclu...

In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon is joined by gynecologic surgeon Dr. Leigh Rosen to unpack Asherman's syndrome, also known as intrauterine adhesions. Together, they explain how scar tissue can develop inside the uterus after procedures like D&Cs, cesarean deliveries, fibroid surgery, or pregnancy-related complications, and why this often-overlooked condition can lead to infertility, recurren...

For years, women have been told their symptoms are "normal," dismissed, or left waiting years for answers. But what if that narrative is finally starting to change?  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins break down three major women's health updates that could have a real impact on how patients are diagnosed and treated. First, they unpack two groundbreaking studies showing...

You've swapped your skincare, tossed your deodorant, bought the "clean" beauty products, and spent hours reading ingredient labels... but are these changes actually improving your health or just increasing your anxiety?  In this solo episode Dr. Lucky Sekhon is joined by cosmetic chemist and founder of Lab Muffin Beauty Science, Dr. Michelle Wong. She helps tackle some of the biggest myths su...

You've probably seen the headlines: Microplastics are everywhere. Air pollution is hurting fertility. Throw out your cookware. Stop using perfume. Buy all organic. Suddenly it feels like getting pregnant requires living in a bubble and it's hard to know what's evidence-based versus fear-based marketing.  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon is joined by reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Thalia Se...

A positive pregnancy test is supposed to be the beginning of an exciting chapter—but for nearly one in four pregnancies, it ends in loss. And despite how common miscarriage is, so many women are left feeling blindsided, isolated, and convinced they somehow did something wrong. In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins answer the questions every woman has about miscarriage, recurrent...

Ever feel like you become a completely different person the week before your period? Maybe you're suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety, rage, irritability, insomnia, or intrusive thoughts, and then your period arrives and it's like a switch flips. If you've ever wondered whether it's "just PMS" or something more, you're not alone.  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins sit dow...

You’re exercising, eating “clean,” staying productive, checking all the wellness boxes… and then one day your period just disappears. Maybe it’s been three months. Maybe six. Maybe your doctor told you to “just relax” and it’ll come back. But what if your missing period is actually your body trying to tell you something important?  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins brea...

You hear them answer your questions every week, but how did Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins end up here in the first place? What drew them to medicine? And what happens when two physicians take a break from talking about symptoms and studies to talk about themselves?  In this special episode, Dr. Lucky and Dr. Alicia pull back the curtain and share the personal stories that shaped the...

In Part 2 of this DOR deep dive, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins tackle the questions women ask most after receiving a low ovarian reserve diagnosis. They break down what IVF and egg retrievals actually look like when you have DOR, why fewer eggs doesn't necessarily mean worse outcomes, and how fertility specialists tailor treatment protocols to maximize success. They explain concepts like...

Getting told you have “low AMH” or diminished ovarian reserve can feel devastating, especially when you’re young, still getting regular periods, and suddenly being told your biological clock is “running out.” For many women, it spirals into panic, shame, obsessive Googling, and the terrifying feeling that your body is somehow failing you.  In part one of this series, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr....

Getting told you have an ovarian cyst can feel terrifying — especially when the message comes through a patient portal with zero explanation. Suddenly you’re spiraling, Googling ovarian cancer symptoms at 2AM, and wondering whether surgery is inevitable. But here’s the reality: most ovarian cysts are completely benign and many resolve on their own.  In this episode, Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. A...

PCOS has a new name! What was Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is now Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Read more about this name change here: https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/2026/pcos-name-change PMOS is often treated like a fertility problem — but for millions of women, it impacts so much more than just getting pregnant. Acne that won’t respond to skincare. W...

PCOS affects somewhere between 8-13% of women of reproductive age, and yet the average woman sees three or more providers before she gets a diagnosis. PCOS symptoms often get treated with isolation. Stubborn acne that won’t go away? See a dermatologist. Can’t lose weight? See a nutritionist. No one steps back to look at the whole picture.  Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia R...

Fibroids are so common – up to 80% of women will get them by the age of 50. For some women, they cause no issues, but for others, fibroids can be debilitating and more advanced treatment is recommended, and in some cases, surgery is necessary.  Fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins share their knowledge about fibroids – what they are, why people get them, common symptom...

This week we’re talking about the blockbuster of all fertility treatment – IVF. Whether you are looking to start IVF, currently going through the process, know a friend or loved one who is, or simply want to know more about it – you've come to the right place!  Fertility specialist Dr. Lucky Sekhon and Dr. Alicia Robbins share their knowledge about IVF and what patients ca...

GLP-1s are everywhere – commercials, your group chats, your algorithm...but what exactly are they? Are they dangerous? What are the side effects? How long should you be taking it? Do you need a prescription from your doctor? We’re here to answer those questions!  This week's episode is all about GLP-1s – what they are, how they work, what the data ACTUALLY shows and what w...