Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast
If you’re a woman who wants to take charge of her health, learning about your body and how to self-advocate in today’s healthcare system is crucial. In these honest conversations with global women’s health experts, the Fempower Health Podcast reveals eye-opening discoveries in the latest research, innovation, and FemTech. Every week, we discuss important women’s health topics including hormones, sex, mental health, period issues, birth control, the menstrual cycle, pleasure, and fertility. Listen to clear up common misunderstandings and access the resources every woman deserves. We’re here to help educate and empower you to become the CEO of your health.
Episodes
March 21, 2023 • 54 min
How do you know which products and ingredients are safe to use? Are nontoxic ingredients also eco-friendly? In this episode, we interview Amy Ziff, founder of MADE SAFE: the first human health and eco-friendly nontoxic certification program. Amy shares why nontoxic options are so important to health and the planet, where to find affordable chemical free products, and simple ways you can start choosing cleaner options today.
Amy Z...
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March 14, 2023 • 53 min
Ever wondered how to sleep better at night? If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you may feel stressed, disappointed, and even burnt out. Studies show that those who regularly lack sleep have an increased risk for chronic health issues like diabetes and heart disease, as well as difficulty experiencing optimal focus. But stressing over this fact can actually prevent you from sleeping even further!
In this episode, Dr. Chris Winter ...
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March 7, 2023 • 54 min
Menopause is a life stage for women, not a condition to endure. In this episode, we dispel some of the myths and common negative attitudes about entering menopause. Ann Garnier, CEO of Lisa Health and co-founder of menopause tracking app Midday Health, shares her insight.
Ann explains how post-menopausal women can take care of their bodies and embrace this stage of life. She talks about health technology, menopause and sex drive,...
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February 28, 2023 • 65 min
Chronic pelvic pain affects nearly 20% of women today. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed — or gets assumed as endometriosis. If you or a woman you know struggles with pelvic pain and painful periods, this episode is for you.
Dr. Peta Wright and Dr. Thea Bowler, gynecologists at Vera Women’s Wellness, join us to discuss pelvic pain. As two specialists on endometriosis, fertility, and women’s health, they bring a whole-body p...
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February 21, 2023 • 53 min
More than 40 million women in the U.S. experience pelvic floor pain or dysfunction. But unfortunately, there are only about 5,000 pelvic floor specialists equipped to properly address these issues. At various stages of life, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, there are several things women need to know about pelvic floor health.
In this episode, we hear from Carine Carmy, the co-founder of Origin, the top pelvic floor physical thera...
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February 14, 2023 • 49 min
Thyroid plays an essential role in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. There are several things we should all know about healthy thyroid levels, whether living with an existing thyroid condition or experiencing unexpected hormone changes after conception.
In this episode, Dr. Katie Rothwell shares her expertise on all things thyroid health. Dr. Katie Rothwell is a naturopathic doctor and educator who specializes in thyroid probl...
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February 7, 2023 • 48 min
More than 50% of women get a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. Some women struggle with recurring UTIs, which can be painful and stressful. We’ve all heard various tips and myths about UTI prevention and treatment. Today, we’re discussing the facts.
In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Fenske, OB-GYN and founder of Tara MD, explains the symptoms of UTI in women, plus various treatment options and how women get UTIs. She als...
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At the current rate, about 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but early detection could prevent this growing statistic.
In this episode, Dr. Anna Daily and Dr. Brigitte Piniewski join to discuss important movements in breast health, breast cancer, and the future of scientific and crowd-based medical research. Anna Daily and Dr. Piniewski exp...
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January 24, 2023 • 49 min
ADHD is often misunderstood, even in the medical field today. In this episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD coach of over 10 years and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, helps answer the question: can you live a normal life with ADHD?
Dr. Rosier shares her experience as a woman with ADHD. She explores different ADHD types, practical lifestyle tips that often help regulate ADHD symptoms, and when someone might want to seek med...
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January 17, 2023 • 2 min
Welcome to Season 4 of Fempower Health where we empower women to advocate for their bodies and become the CEO of their health.
Every week, we engage in discussions with women’s health experts on topics like sexual wellness, mental health, pelvic floor, aging, women-related cancers, relationships, and much more.
Some topics we’ll cover in Season 4 include:
Answers to common questions in women’s healthcare today
Common myths and...
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January 10, 2023 • 32 min
We’ve all been told about the powerful effects of estrogen on a woman’s reproductive cycle. But more people are now learning that progesterone is equally as important. With so much research and discussion regarding hormone imbalances in women today, experts confirm that these two female sex hormones are critical to more than just sex and pregnancy— they’re vital to every woman’s health.
In this episode, Dr. Jerilynn Prior of the C...
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January 3, 2023 • 43 min
Nearly 60% of people with a thyroid disorder go undiagnosed for years. Thyroid disease can be a complex jigsaw puzzle, but fortunately, today there is more support than ever.
In this episode of Fempower Health, world-known thyroid patient advocate Rachel Hill shares her journey of overcoming thyroid disease. She explains several symptoms of thyroid disorder in females, common treatments, and what the “thyroid jigsaw puzzle” means....
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December 27, 2022 • 49 min
Nearly 80% of women experience a hormone imbalance in their lifetime. Hormone imbalances can be complex, as the symptoms and underlying causes vary widely. In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone, author of The Hormone Balance Bible, shares some of the key insights people need to know about women’s hormones and health.
As a double-board certified OB-GYN and doctor of Integrative Medicine, Dr. Tassone educates women of all ages to unde...
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December 20, 2022 • 1 min
Season 3 of the Fempower Health podcast covered topics on thyroid disease, sexual health, autoimmune disease, PCOS, genetic testing, pelvic floor health, menstrual equity, menopause, endometriosis, and so much more.
Thank you to all of our guest experts and podcast listeners who make this show possible. Enjoy these funny bloopers from season 3!
Stay tuned for Season 4, which starts January 2024.
Popular women’s health topics fro...
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December 13, 2022 • 32 min
2022 was a big year for women’s health, and we’ve certainly come a long way in the past five years! But there’s still much more to do in the world of women’s healthcare.
In this episode, Georgie Kovacs of Fempower Health reflects on season 3 of the podcast. She shares what it’s been like on the journey from infertility to motherhood to menopause, and what she looks forward to regarding women’s health innovation. She highlights som...
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December 6, 2022 • 54 min
In the United States alone, more than 20% of adults experience chronic pain (CDC, 2020). Globally, it’s one of the top reasons adults seek medical care today, and many patients try several chronic pain relief methods in desperate search of a solution. Why is pain so prevalent among adults and how can we cope?
In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr. Melissa Farmer, a chronic pain researcher and entrepreneur, dives deep into all thi...
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November 29, 2022 • 40 min
In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Peta Wright about endometriosis and pelvic pain. Dr. Wright is a gynecologist, fertility specialist, and the founder of Vera Women’s Wellness: a whole woman's approach to endometriosis healing and recovery.
Together, they discuss endometriosis surgery, treating women with endometriosis, common underlying correlations of pelvic pain, and what we can do to help women in a society that ...
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November 22, 2022 • 45 min
In this episode, Fempower Health talks with Karen Stander, vice president of Physical Therapy and Women’s Health at the virtual pain clinic, Hinge Health. They discuss health equity for women, how digital health companies are revolutionizing the medical system, and what personalized medical care can do to support patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Discussed in this episode:
How many women have pelvic floor issues?
Ways t...
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November 15, 2022 • 55 min
In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Cheryl Woodman, a scientist and skincare expert on acne. Cheryl shares some of the underlying biology that contributes to acne-prone skin, how hormones affect acne, and what nutritional factors play a role in overall skin health. Listen if you want to take control of your skin without all the expensive creams or acne medications.
Cheryl Woodman is an acne expert and award-winning skincar...
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November 8, 2022 • 53 min
In this episode, Fempower Health has an insightful conversation with Jackie Rotman of the Center for Intimacy Justice. Jackie shares the present advertising limitations for women’s sexual health products, the unequal content standards regarding sexual health for men vs women, and the small steps people can take to further intimacy justice online and in the real world.
Discussed in this episode:
Discrimination in reproductive he...
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