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Dr. Jennifer Reid is a psychiatrist, women’s behavioral health expert, speaker, and author of “Guilt-Free: Reclaiming Your Life From Unreasonable Expectations”. She has worked with high-achieving women struggling with burnout and perfectionism, helping them break free from unrealistic expectations and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.   In today’s episode, Jennifer joins me to unpack why so...

Dr. Holly Richmond is a prominent somatic psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, speaker, author, and Associate Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, where she helps train the next generation of sex therapists. She specializes in trauma recovery, relationships, sexuality, nervous system regulation, and has spent nearly two decades helping people reconnect with their bodies and pleasure. In...

Shannon Cohn is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, attorney, and endometriosis advocate. She is the creator of the groundbreaking documentaries "Endo What?" and "Below the Belt," which have helped transform public awareness, influence medical education, and drive policy reform in women's health. In today's episode, Shannon joins me to share her remarkable journey...

Dr. Jennifer Wagner, MD, is a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist who has become a women's health and performance expert at Canyon Ranch. After working with elite performers, including Olympians, Special Operations teams, and high-performing executives, she now focuses on helping midlife women optimize their health, performance, and longevity. In today's episode, Jennifer joins me t...

Dr. Maria Uloko is a board certified urologist, sexual medicine specialist, and founder of Vulva AI, a company building the infrastructure for women's sexual health and vulvovaginal care delivery. She trained under pioneering sexual medicine specialist Dr. Irwin Goldstein and has become one of the most vocal advocates for closing the gender gap in medical education, research, and reimbursement...

Cara Kamenev is the CEO of Stripes Beauty, a menopause and wellness brand founded by Naomi Watts. After spending more than a decade at L'Oréal, Cara left the corporate world to help transform the conversation around menopause by making women's health, intimacy, and aging more approachable, empowering, and accessible. In today's episode, Cara joins me to discuss why menopause has been i...

Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning health journalist, women’s health advocate, and the author of “The New Rules of Women’s Health.” With more than 20 years of experience reporting on health and wellness, Meghan has interviewed leading doctors, researchers, and scientists throughout her career and has worked alongside Maria Shriver on The Sunday Paper. In today’s episode, Meghan joins me to discuss...

Deb Belfatto is a two-time breast cancer survivor, founder of Susan G. Komen North Jersey, founder of Let’s Talk Women’s Health and Wellness, and one of the most influential American community activists, and healthcare advocates for women’s health education in the country. She has helped raise more than $20 million for breast cancer research, education, screening, and community programs. In today’...

Lara Smith is the founder and CEO of Lusomé, an award-winning sleep technology company helping women improve sleep during menopause, night sweats, and hormonal changes. Her products have been featured in Oprah’s Favorite Things, recognized in Oprah Daily’s Sleep O-Wards, and clinically studied by researchers at Harvard Medical School for their impact on sleep quality and night sweats. In today’s e...

Dr. Taniqua Miller is a prominent, board-certified OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and founder of Revival Women's Health, a concierge midlife care practice focused on menopause, sexual health, cardiometabolic care, and women’s wellness. She is passionate about helping women navigate midlife transitions while challenging the broken systems inside traditional healthcare. In today’s episode, Taniqu...

Dr. Irfan Firdaus is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers and a clinical researcher dedicated to treating patients at their most critical moments. Beyond medicine, he is also my husband, a father of three, and part of a dual-physician household navigating the realities of two demanding careers. In today’s episode, Irfan joins me to break down what it really takes to build...

Jennifer Sears is an actress with a 20-year career in film and television, best known for her breakout role in Madea’s Family Reunion and her work on Tyler Perry’s Divorce Sistas. She has used her platform to raise awareness about endometriosis after being misdiagnosed for years and eventually diagnosed with stage 4 disease. In today’s episode, Jennifer joins me to discuss her journey with endomet...

Priya Bathija is the Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, an Healthcare Executive, founder of the SABA Institute and former leader at the American Hospital Association. She has spent her career shaping healthcare policy, advising major health systems, and now helps organizations close the massive gap in care that impacts millions of women. Today, Priya joins me to break down why women’s healthcare is s...

A lot of women think painful sex, low pleasure, or difficulty reaching orgasm is just something they have to live with.   But that belief is one of the biggest problems.   Because pain during sex… difficulty with orgasm… and changes in sexual function are signals from your body that something isn’t right.   In this episode, I break down the real medical reasons behind some of the most common sexua...

Jamie Greenwood is a Somatic Life and Leadership Coach who has spent nearly 20 years helping people reclaim their time, energy, and identity through healthy boundaries. She is also the host of The Path Home podcast and the creator of the transformational coaching program “Homecoming.” In today’s episode of the Disrupt Her podcast, Jamie joins me to talk about setting boundaries and the kind of bou...

Erin Gallagher is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Hype Women movement. She has built multiple companies, grown an audience of 85,000+ followers organically, and is known for her bold voice on women’s empowerment, leadership, and redefining success.   In today’s episode, Erin joins me to unpack the toxic conditioning that teaches women to see each other as threats and how to break that...

If you’re dealing with pain during sex, low desire, or trouble orgasming, this video will show you why (and what you can actually do about it). I see women every day dealing with these issues, along with infections, and being told it’s normal or something they just have to live with. It’s not. In this video, as a board-certified OB-GYN and sexual health expert, I walk you through how sexual issues...

Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has specialized exclusively in obesity medicine for over 10 years. She is the author of The Ozempic Revolution and a leading voice challenging weight stigma and misinformation around GLP-1 medications. Today, Dr. Sowa joins me to break down what GLP-1 medications actually are, how they work in the body, and the real cause of o...

Christina Langdon is a high-performance executive coach, former media executive, and author of For Success’s Sake. She advises founders, CEOs, and C-suite leaders who want clarity, impact, and sustainable success without burning themselves into the ground. In today’s episode, Christina joins me to unpack what she calls the “midlife rift.” We explore why so many successful female leaders feel deple...

Dr. Sarah De La Torre, MD, is a board-certified physician, nationally recognized menopause expert, founder of Lumani Wellness, and women’s health advocate. She focuses on helping women understand their hormones, metabolic health, and longevity during midlife and beyond. Today, Dr. Sarah joins me for an honest, in-depth conversation about why so many women feel exhausted, unheard, and frustrated wi...

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany is a board-certified OB-GYN, ovarian cancer survivor, and co-founder of Tribe Called V, a platform dedicated to raising women’s health knowledge and lowering anxiety through evidence-based education.   Today, Dr. Shieva joins me to talk about her journey through late-stage ovarian cancer, and the lies about ovarian cancer that have harmed women for decades and still do. Dr. Shi...

Christina Langdon is a high performance coach who has spent years helping women leaders slow down, think clearly, and create success that actually feels good. She is a long time media executive, adviser to women founders, and author known for her clear, practical frameworks for succeeding without burning out.   Christina sits with me to talk about something most high achievers avoid: the pause. Sh...

Dr. Somi Javaid is a board-certified OBGYN and the founder of HerMD. She is a national leader in menopause, sexual medicine, and patient-centered innovation. Her mission is to bring real solutions to women who have been dismissed, ignored, or left out of the healthcare system for decades. In today’s episode, Somi joins Allison Kaplan to break down the truth about women’s health in America. She sha...

Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist, behavioral sleep medicine specialist, and author of The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia. She has spent over 20 years studying how hormonal changes, anxiety, and societal pressures intersect to rob women of rest.   In today’s episode, Dr. Shelby Harris joins me to dive deep into the science and soul of women’s sleep during menopause. We un...

Melyssa Ford is a journalist, television host, and founder of the Hot and Bothered podcast, a movement redefining how women understand menopause, hormones, and midlife health. She’s been recognized for her work empowering women to take control of their well-being and speak openly about topics that have been ignored for decades.   In today’s episode, Melissa shares her menopause story and explains...