Her Health Matters

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Dr. Anne Moore, a trailblazer in women's health and a Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP). They explore the history and impact of NPWH, the vital role of advocacy in women's healthcare, and Dr. Moore’s journey in shaping the profession. The conversation highlights ongoing challenges in healthcare, the power of education, and the importance of mentoring the...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, talks with Dr. Renee Jones, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, FAWHONN, about the critical role Women's Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play in women's heart health. Dr. Jones shares her personal experience with heart disease and highlights the importance of early screening, prevention, and education, especially during key life stages like pregnancy an...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Danielle Clement, WHNP-BC, AGNP-C, and Molly Broache, BSN, MSN, WHNP-BC, of BD, to discuss the importance of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Together, they shed light on the critical need for HPV vaccination and regular screenings in combating alarming cervical cancer statistics. The discussion highlights a new self-collection HPV test designed to improve access and com...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, speaks with Hillary Schneller, senior staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, about the critical fight to protect reproductive freedoms. Hillary sheds light on the alarming rise in maternal mortality rates following the Dobbs decision and the legal challenges the Center is addressing. The discussion covers the Abortion Defense Network, the importance of advocacy and educa...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, chats with Kayla Gish, NP, an obesity medicine specialist, about critical topics in obesity management for women and gender-diverse individuals. Kayla shares personal experiences and discusses evidence-based interventions, highlighting the importance of empathetic and unbiased care. The conversation delves into the need for policy changes, such as the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, to e...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Dr. Malisa Carullo, BSC, MSC, ND, and Brooke Faught, DNP, WHNP-BC, FAANP, IF, to explore the essential role that vitamins and supplements play in supporting women's health across various life stages, from bone health and anemia to pregnancy and aging. The discussion highlights the importance of healthcare providers offering guidance on selecting high-quality products, ad...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Dr. Andrea Singer, MD, FACP, CCD, to explore the importance of bone health across all ages. Dr. Singer emphasizes building peak bone mass during adolescence and assessing risks in midlife, with a focus on the role of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners and APRNs in osteoporosis prevention and management. They discuss shared decision-making in treatment, as well as lifesty...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, chats with Dr. Heather Quaile, DNP, WHNP-BC, AFN-C, MSCP, CSC, IF, FAANP, a double board-certified, women's and gender health nurse practitioner at the SHOW Center, and Jaclyn Piasta, WHNP-BC, APRN, MSCP, a board certified women's health nurse practitioner, a certified menopause practitioner, and owner of Monarch Health. They explore the significance of comprehensive care in sexual med...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, chats with Dr. Shawana Moore, a nationally recognized, board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner who specializes in providing women’s and gender-related care throughout the lifespan. They explore the importance of normalizing menstrual health conversations in healthcare, emphasizing patient autonomy and dignity, and tackling unconscious bias and institutionalized racism. The di...

In this episode, host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, chats with Radia Muqaddam, JD, senior staff attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Julie Jenkins, DNP, WHNP-BC, Clinicians In Abortion Care (CIAC) strategist and training program manager at the National Abortion Federation. They delve into the importance of empowering advanced practice clinicians, addressing systemic barriers, and advocating for constitutional protections...

Join host Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, in our inaugural episode as she chats with Dr. Komkwuan Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, president of the board of directors for the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health. Dr. Paruchabutr shares her inspiring journey from critical care nurse to Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, delving into the unique aspects of the WHNP role and the art of balancing work and...