HerHealthMD

HerHealthMD

This podcast is for you, to learn about your body. It will cover accurate and research based health information about wellness, pregnancy, sexual health, and weight management. I am a board certified obgyn and obesity medicine specialist. My goal is to share evidence based medical information. Most important- I will answer your questions! Cover work by https://urbanabygroff.com

Episodes

March 15, 2025 32 mins

Join my conversation with Dr. Catherine Huss-Johnson, founder of Bari Boot Camp. She is a nurse practitioner who also has a doctorate with a focus on life after bariatric surgery. Her work at Bari Boot Camp deals with supporting those in their journey after bariatric surgery. In this episode, she talks about her work and shares her own journey.


https://www.baribootcamp.com/


https://www.syracusewomanmag.com/2023/01/16/inspire-...

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Hi listeners -


In this issue, I talk about the concerns that are undeniable and that I can't ignore as an ObGyn. Just my 2 cents - those of us who can, need to look out for people who are vulnerable.


Some references from the episode:

https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/hcp/contraceptive-guidance/index.html

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/02/1159901

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/foreign-service-worker-sues-tr...

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It is my pleasure to share this insightful conversation that I had with Dr. Kubicki. She is an amazing surgeon and an amazing clinician, and she shares insights on surgical options for weight loss, including who would be a candidate for surgery, what the surgical options are like, and how the process generally goes.


https://www.frederickhealth.org/find-a-provider/provider/1578829636


Resource recommendation:

https://asmbs.org/for-...

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January 7, 2025 30 mins

This week, I talk about how we classify healthy weight in medicine - because in January, the diet industry puts on a lot of pressure.


I talk about what it means for an intervention to be evidence based: 1) to be safe and 2) to be effective.


In upcoming episodes, I'll talk about dietary options, exercise, medications, and surgery. My goal is to help listeners find ways to be healthy, while being body positive, and avoiding compan...

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Bernice Quesenberry, Founder of Chasing the Rainbows (https://chasingtherainbows.org/) joined me to discuss her personal journey, give advice about approaching the holidays, and share resources.

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November 22, 2024 33 mins

Your are not alone, there are answers, and your gynecologist can help.


Listen to this episode if you or someone close to you has painful periods. I talk about what endometriosis and dysmenorrhea are, what a work-up is like, and what management and treatment options can look like. Most important, you are not alone and help is available.

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Join me in a conversation with my brilliant friend, Dr. Caitlin Bernard, who is an obgyn and complex family planning expert in Indiana. She has received national attention for her work, but this week she took the time to join me in a conversation to explain why obgyns who love delivering babies and taking care of patients and their babies are compelled to speak out about reproductive rights at this time.


References:


https://medi...

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In this episode, Perinatal Loss Coordinator Elena Griffis, BSN, RNC-OB, RNC-EFM shares her experience of working with people who have experienced loss. Join us as we explore this difficult topic and share some incite we have discovered in this line of work.


Some resources discussed:

https://sweetgraceministries.com/

https://www.frederickhealthhospice.org/grief-loss/project-christine/

https://www.amazon.com/Something-Happened-Cathy...

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Lawrence Nelson who is an expert in women's health, with a specialty interest in Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). We speak about POI, but we also speak about the menstrual cycle as a vital sign for women, and we speak about how to prepare and advocate for yourself prior to and at your doctor's appointment.


Meet Doctor Lawrence



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September 11, 2024 43 mins

If you are thinking about having a hysterectomy, listen to this episode for more information on what hysterectomy means, how it is done, what to expect, what are the risks, and more.


Email me with questions: drg@herhealthmd.net

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This episode delves into sex and sexuality, with expert psychotherapist and author Rachel Simon. I am so excited to share this conversation with you!! I hope it is as infortative for you as it is for me! This is particularly helpful for those of you who may be talking and teaching young people, such as your kids, about these issues.


https://www.amazon.com/Every-Body-Book-Inclusive-Families/dp/1787751732


https://www.rachel...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month - in this episode, I share my personal exposure and experiences. We are all affected in some way by mental health - whether it's ourselves, our friends, our family, or people we know from the community. Let's help reduce the stigma and improve availability of support.
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May 9, 2024 24 mins

In this episode, I explain what PCOS is, how it is diagnoses, and how it is treated.


Leave your questions here, if you have them.

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April 24, 2024 27 mins

In this podcast, I given my opinion about concerns I see in women's health care today, to open the door for discussion.

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Some people who menstruate experience serious mood changes at certain points of their cycle. This may be a sign of PMDD.


In this episode, I review the symptoms, discuss how it is diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Please share if you know someone who this can help.




Music from Podcastle:

Next Door Stomp - Instrumental

Lonesome Highways - Instrumental

Everybody Sometimes - Lead Vocals + Background Vocals + Mus...

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I am so honored to have two brilliant guests on my podcast this week. Joining me today, are Dr. Amy Roskin, CMO of Seven Starling and Dr. Nazaneen Homaifar. They are expert ObGyns who have a passion for maternal mental health care. They are actively involved in a growing program called Seven Starling. https://www.sevenstarling.com/ Seven Starling helps women navigate the most meaningful transitions of their lives.  They provide sp...
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February 2, 2024 48 mins

In this episode, I will talk about management of abnormal bleeding

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This week, I will talk about your period and other vaginal bleeding. I'll cover what is normal and not normal, and talk about evaluation and management. Sure, we do not usually talk about these things, but we all really want to know about them.
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January 18, 2024 27 mins

Let's talk all things GLP-1 and why these medications are all the craze? Are they right for you? Do you need to take them forever if you start on them?

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December 31, 2023 22 mins
In this episode I talk about behavioral change and give some pointers for manageable New Years reset, without all the pressure of a life overhaul.
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