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For decades, Rear Admiral Susan Blumenthal, MD, has been at the forefront of advancing women’s health. Former Assistant Surgeon General of the US, and the nation’s first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health, she helped shift research, policy, and practice beyond “bikini medicine” to take in the full scope of women’s health needs. In this episode, Dr. Blumenthal reflects...

Neurodegenerative disease doesn’t begin in your seventies—it builds over a lifetime. In this episode, physician-scientist Dr. Fanny Elahi explores why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s, the connection between hormones, stress, and brain aging, and how her lab at Mount Sinai is advancing early detection with blood biomarkers. She also explains why menopause is a crucial time for women’s brain health and...

Strength training plays a critical role in women’s health, from building strong muscles and bones in early adulthood to slowing the losses that accelerate with menopause and age. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Tavel, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, explains why starting early matters, why it is never too late, and how simple strength training practices can support muscle and bone he...

Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that influence everything from digestion and immunity to hormones and beyond. Dr. Suzanne Devkota, Director of the Cedars-Sinai Human Microbiome Research Institute and Associate Professor of the Division of Gastroenterology at Cedars-Sinai, joins us to explore what makes a microbiome healthy, how it changes across life stages and the everyday habits that can improve gut health.

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Metabolic health is the foundation for how well we age—and for women, it influences everything from energy and mood to hormone balance. In this episode, longevity expert Dr. Karen Koffler explores the fundamentals of metabolic health, the role of blood sugar stability, the impact of inflammation, and the connection between metabolism and hormones. She shares how small, intentional changes can help women improve r...

Period positivity begins with open, informed conversations—especially as girls and young women head into a new school year and a new stage of life. For many, getting a first period marks a transition from childhood to adolescence, a moment that can feel both exciting and awkward. In this episode, Dr. Charis Chambers—an OB-GYN with fellowship training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology and founder of The Period Docto...

Menstrual health is foundational to lifelong well-being. Education around periods is often inconsistent, stigmatized, or incomplete. In this episode we talk to Dr. Charis Chambers, an OB/GYN with fellowship training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, and founder of The Period Doctor platform. From Dr. Chambers we learn how early education can build confidence, body literacy, and agency for girls and young women. We cover what ...

Women’s health is dynamic—it’s an ongoing journey shaped by life stages and decisions that compound and build on one another over time. In this opening episode, we talk to longevity expert Dr. Karen Koffler and introduce a framework for understanding women’s health across life stages. From the first period to menopause and beyond, from brain and bone health to hormones, fitness and nutrition, we...

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They'll share the latest breakthroughs and the good news about women's health. We'll decode the data and deliver simple steps you can take to live longer, healthier, and happier.

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Supporting women-owned businesses is a powerful way to advance women in the economy. And that’s something Walmart has been doing for years, by making products from women-owned businesses available in their stores. On International Women’s Day, we talk to the founders of two companies whose products can be found on Walmart's shelves: Gail Becker, the founder of Caulipower, and Kristen O'Meally and Lamia Haley, the founders of Kids f...

We could all use a good laugh right now—and with good reason. Laughter has the ability to relieve pain, boost mood, improve the immune system and even prolong life. We revisit this episode with clinical psychologist Dr. Jodi De Luca, who reveals the fascinating science behind this very human phenomenon, and how to get your daily ration of laughs.

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The good news is that our brains are not fixed or static, that we can continue to develop them during our lifetimes—as long as we keep them in good shape. We revisit this episode with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, author of The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain; she reveals five tips to keep our brains in peak condition.

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Most people would rather avoid conflict than face it head-on. But confrontation can actually be a good thing. We revisit this episode to get great insights as well as practical tips on how to turn confrontations into productive experiences. Our guest: Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author of "23 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do."

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