Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast
Welcome to Fempower Health — the trusted women’s health podcast for informed, evidence-based conversations. Navigating women’s healthcare can feel overwhelming — from reproductive years through perimenopause and beyond. Fempower Health helps you cut through the noise with expert interviews, research-backed insights, and practical guidance you can trust. Hosted by Georgie Kovacs, a seasoned women’s health advocate with 20+ years in the healthcare industry, each episode connects you with leading doctors, researchers, and patient voices who understand what it means to advocate for better health. We cover vital topics like hormone health, fertility, menopause, endometriosis, autoimmune diseases, mental health, sexual wellness, and more — always grounded in the latest science. Our mission is to empower you with knowledge, so you can have more productive conversations with your healthcare team and make the best choices for your body and mind. Join thousands of women who trust Fempower Health to help them feel informed, supported, and empowered — every step of the way. 👉 Discover more resources and join our newsletter at fempower-health.com
Episodes
Honoring Bladder Health Month! Originally Published September 2024.
In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr. Tamra Lewis, a board-certified urogynecologist, discusses bladder health, UTI misdiagnoses, and how pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause, and the microbiome impact bladder issues in women. Learn how to advocate for better care and understand your symptoms.
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In this episode of Fempower Heal...
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Why does it still feel like women aren’t being heard in the doctor’s office? Dr. Sharon Malone joins Georgie Kovacs to unpack the structural, cultural, and economic forces that have eroded trust between women and their healthcare providers. From the loss of physician autonomy to outdated reimbursement systems and the chronic undervaluation of women’s health fields, this candid conversation reveals how the sy...
Originally Published June 2024. It's Diabetes Awareness Month and Metabolic Health is an important proactive measure!
How are metabolism, health, and menopause linked? Listen as Dr. Lara Briden shares insights from her new book, Metabolism Repair for Women.
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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and celebrated author of “Period Repair Manual.” Dr. Briden joins Fempower Heath to discuss metab...
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Progesterone and progestins sound alike — but they act very differently in a woman’s body. This episode breaks down how that confusion took root and what it means for hormone therapy, contraception, and women’s health research. Endocrinologist Dr. Jerilynn Prior and gynecologist Dr. Jim Simon join Georgie Kovacs to explore evidence, controversy, and the systemic forces that keep women in the dark...
Originally Published April 2024. Sharing in honor of ADHD Awareness Month.
Dr. Maggie Sibley explains the often-misunderstood reality of women with ADHD, from evaluation and treatment to symptom management and hormonal changes.
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In this fascinating episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs is joined by Dr. Maggie Sibley, a renowned women’s ADHD specialist and researcher. As a clinical psychologist and professor of psy...
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The FDA held a rare public hearing to reconsider the safety labels on vaginal estrogen—a pivotal moment for menopause care.
In this episode, Dr. James Simon, a leading menopause specialist and clinical researcher, joins Georgie Kovacs to unpack what the hearing revealed, why the current labeling may do more harm than good, and what it means for millions of women experiencing genitouri...
Honoring Mental Illness Awareness Week. Originally published October 2023.
Although not as common as postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis is a real condition that can have devastating consequences on women and families. In this episode of Fempower Health, we discuss this critical and often misunderstood condition.
Joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Theresa Costales, we explore the facts, experiences, and potential interve...
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AI is everywhere — from apps on our phones to tools shaping clinical care. But what does it really mean for women’s health? Could AI finally close the health gap — or will it reinforce the same frustrations women already face in the doctor’s office?
In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs sits down with Dr. Nikita Patel, a pharmacist, biomedical engineer, and healthcare innovation leader with 15 y...
Originally Published May 2024. Re-sharing in honor of Chronic Pain Awareness Month
Are there ways to find pain relief for endometriosis? Listen as Dr. Allyson Shrikhande shares her expert insights on a whole-person approach to pain management.
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In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs hosts Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a specialist in pelvic rehabilitation medicine. They explore the important topic of managi...
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Women’s health faces systemic challenges that too often leave women without answers — especially in midlife, when care becomes fragmented and reimbursement models make solutions hard to scale.
In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs speaks with Joanna Strober, CEO and co-founder of Midi Health and a seasoned entrepreneur who previously founded Kurbo Health (acquired by Weig...
Originally published March 2021. Resharing in honor of Perimenopause Awareness Month.
Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and author of the bestselling books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual. She has more than 20 years’ experience in women’s health and currently has a consulting room in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone - and peri...
Longevity isn’t just about living longer — it’s about living better.
In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs sits down with Roma van der Walt, a sports scientist, women’s health strategist, and CEO of Vitelle, to unpack what longevity really means for women.
Roma explains why the biohacking trend often overlooks female physiology, how wearables misinterpret women’s health d...
Originally Released October 2021
Dr. Mindy Pelz, D.C speaks about how women should incorporate intermittent fasting based on where they are in their cycle and over their life span of reproductive years, perimenopause, and menopause.
Dr Mindy is a best selling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional medicine expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health.
In thi...
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TikTok banned my anatomy quiz. The reason? I showed an anatomically correct clitoris model and asked people to guess what it was. No explicit words. No graphic content. Just science.
This is exactly why Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences, launched #SayVaginaMonth —a movement to fight censorship, challenge stigma, and normalize medically accurate conversations about women’s bodie...
With new conversations on longevity coming up, I wanted to bring back this interview so you can revisit (or hear for the first time) the key insights that are still shaping how we think about women and aging.
Originally Published October 2023
The ovaries play a key role in overall health, not just reproduction. More scientific findings are revealing that the ovaries even influence mood, behavior, and longevity. In this episode, Dr. ...
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In this episode, Georgie Kovacs, founder of Fempower Health, unpacks the recent FDA hearing on SSRI use during pregnancy—an emotionally charged and complex conversation that brought together OB-GYNs, psychiatrists, pharmacologists, and advocates.
Drawing on over 25 years in healthcare consulting and six years interviewing global women's health leaders, Georgie offers a balanced, deeply informed analysis of th...
It's Fibroid Awareness Month and this is an important topic to have front and center in your listening feed!
Originally Published April 2025
Uterine Fibroids: What You’re Not Being Told About Your Treatment Options
Uterine fibroids affect up to 80% of women by age 50, yet most are not given the full range of treatment options. In this episode, I speak with leading fibroid experts—including minimally invasive surgeons, in...
The FDA finally held a hearing on menopause—and it was long overdue. Georgie Kovacs breaks down the powerful expert testimony, the systemic failures, and why this matters for every woman navigating midlife care.
In this grounded recap, you’ll learn:
- Why the FDA’s black box warning on vaginal estrogen may be misleading
- The difference between systemic and local hormone absorption—and why it matters
- How testosterone access for women r...
Your body is talking to itself all the time — through your gut, brain, and hormones. This week, we trace how these hidden threads shape health, pain, mental focus, and even policy momentum for menopause and endometriosis.
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The Gut Microbiome & Chronic Pain
New research shows your gut microbiome may hold “signatures” for chronic pain conditions — but personalized treatment isn’t there yet. What do...
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Why do so many women feel dismissed in healthcare — even when they see good doctors? The problem isn’t always the people — it’s the cultural stories we’ve told about what “matters.”
Inspired by sports journalist Kate Fagan’s TED Radio Hour insight on women’s sports, Georgie draws a powerful parallel to women’s health: when we don’t tell clear stories or define the stakes, we leave research gaps, funding gaps,...
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