SHE MD

Kim Kardashian joins Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi on SHE MD for an honest conversation about living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Kim opens up about her first flare, the challenges of managing psoriasis in the public eye, the treatments and lifestyle changes she’s tried, and what finally helped get her symptoms under control. 

Alongside Dr. Wallace, Mary Alice and Dr. Thais break down what psoriasis a...

What if the anxiety, emotional sensitivity, and overwhelm you've experienced for years are actually connected to ADHD? On this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice sits down with board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani to unpack why ADHD is so often missed or misdiagnosed in women. They discuss the emotional side of ADHD, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), hormones and ADHD symptoms, ADHD during perimenopause ...

A heartbreaking case making national headlines has reignited an important conversation about postpartum mental health. In this special bonus episode, Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Stacy Cohen to break down the critical differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis: a rare but life-threatening psychiatric emergency. 

Together, they explain the warning signs every pare...

For decades, women have been told that hormone replacement therapy causes breast cancer, but where did that message come from, and is it the full story? In this episode, Mary Alice Haney is joined by former SheMD executive producer and award-winning storyteller, Ami Armstrong, to unpack the Women's Health Initiative, the landmark study that changed the course of menopause care for an entire generation. Together, they explore how on...

Most of us think we're hydrated because we're drinking plenty of water, but wellness expert Kristen Coffield says that's only part of the story. In this episode of SHE MD, Kristen shares why hydration is the foundation for nearly every aspect of your health, from better sleep and more energy to reduced inflammation, improved metabolism, and healthier aging. After navigating thyroid cancer while caring for both of her aging parents,...

Award winning journalist, Amy Robach, joins SHE MD to share the powerful story behind her breast cancer diagnosis, from discovering her cancer during a routine mammogram on live television to navigating the emotional and physical challenges that followed. Amy opens up about the shock of hearing the words “you have cancer,” the decisions she faced throughout treatment, and how her experience transformed the way she appro...

Travel can leave you feeling exhausted, bloated, stiff, and completely out of sync, but it doesn't have to. In this episode of SHE MD, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney are joined by nutrition expert Sarah Wragge and Pilates instructor Kadee Sweeney to share their favorite science-backed strategies for preventing jet lag and helping your body recover after a long flight.

From what to eat (and what to avoid) before boarding to ...

In this episode of SHE MD, Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney welcome board-certified pediatrician, parenting educator, and PedsDocTalk founder Dr. Mona Amin for a conversation about the childhood habits that shape lifelong health.

Dr. Mona explains why longevity starts much earlier than most people think, and how sleep, nutrition, movement, emotional regulation, and self-worth can influence a child's future wellbeing. She also...

What does it actually mean to age well? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with former professional volleyball player, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, Gabby Reece, for an honest conversation about strength, longevity, and redefining what healthy aging looks like. Gabby shares how her perspective on fitness has evolved over the years, why building muscle is one of the most important investments women can make...

For years, Jordana Brewster quietly lived with a life-altering diagnosis that few people knew about. After suffering a seizure at 28, she learned she had a cavernous malformation (CVM), a rare vascular condition in her brain that made carrying a pregnancy dangerously high-risk. While continuing a successful acting career, she privately managed her condition, navigated fertility treatments, and ultimately chose gestational surrogacy...

What if one of the biggest breakthroughs in skincare didn't rely on damaging your skin to create results? This week on SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, to discuss her incredible journey from surviving a life-threatening case of postpartum sepsis to building one of the most talked-about wellness and beauty brands in the world.

Lucy shares how her health crisis sparked an obsess...

In this episode of SheMD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. A sit down with Hannah Brown to unpack her long and complex health journey with PMOS, fertility challenges, and a recently discovered uterine septum.

Hannah shares how years of irregular periods, cystic acne, weight fluctuations, and anxiety were repeatedly overlooked before she finally received a clear diagnosis. She opens up about navigating public life while silently strugg...

What if tinnitus, migraines, vertigo, brain fog, and even digestive symptoms all stem from the same underlying issue? In this episode, Dr. Hamid Djalilian, one of the world's leading experts in tinnitus and sensory disorders, explains the concept of brain sensitivity and how neuroinflammation may be driving symptoms many people have been told they simply have to live with.

Dr. Djalilian breaks down his treatment approach, including ...

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common health issues women experience, yet there's still so much confusion about what they are, why they happen, and how they're different from yeast infections and other vaginal conditions. In this episode of Ask Dr. A, Dr. Aliabadi breaks down the anatomy behind UTIs, explains the difference between bladder infections and kidney infections, and shares the symptoms every woman should kn...

Joint pain, hip injuries, and mobility issues are often dismissed as an inevitable part of aging, especially for women. But according to renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Snibbe, many of the musculoskeletal challenges women face are closely tied to hormonal changes, lifestyle habits, and the way we care for our bodies over time.

In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Dr. Snibbe to discus...

Addiction affects millions of people, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized medical conditions. This week on SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Dr. Sarah Wakeman, a nationally recognized addiction medicine specialist, Harvard Medical School faculty member, and leading advocate for evidence-based addiction treatment.

Dr. Wakeman shares how her experiences treating patients revealed a troubling reality: peo...

On this deeply personal episode of SHE MD, co-host Mary Alice Haney sits down with her lifelong best friend, Stacey Hunt, to share the story of how listening to the podcast led Stacey to advocate for herself, and ultimately, catch her breast cancer early enough to save her life.

After hearing the Olivia Munn episode and learning about lifetime breast cancer risk assessments, dense breast tissue, and the importance of MRIs for high-r...

Celebrity makeup artist Ash K Holm joins Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney for an emotional conversation about living with PCOS, endometriosis, fertility struggles, and finally finding answers after years of being dismissed.

Known for working with icons like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and the Kardashian family, Ash reveals the painful health battle happening behind the scenes of her fast-paced Hollywood career.

Ash opens up abo...

Could your nervous system be playing a bigger role in chronic illness than you realize? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney is joined by founder of The Tick Chicks, Alicia White, and Primal Trust founder, Cathleen King, to discuss the connection between Lyme disease, mold exposure, autoimmune conditions, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Alicia shares her 12-year journey to recovery after years of debilitating sympt...