I Shaved My Vag For This with Katie Thompson

I Shaved My Vag For This with Katie Thompson

This is I Shaved My Vag For This with Katie Thompson: a podcast and variety show covering the important and unspoken in women's health and science. Joined by leading physicians, clinicians and researchers, Katie tackles the silent (but often shared) truths that exist between women— left unsaid, leaves us sick, misinformed and isolated one another. SMV is the place to find real science, real knowledge, and real power. Join us as we take control over our health, and find humor in the “in-between.” Welcome home to I Shaved My Vag For This. There’s No Place Like Health.

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July 29, 2026 39 mins

Permission to talk some Sh*T…______That three-letter diagnosis almost never tells you what's actually wrong. If you've lived the bloating, the bathroom sprints, and the "just manage your stress" send-off, this episode finally digs into what's really going on.______Katie Thompson sits down with Izabella Wentz ‪@ThyroidPharmacist‬ for an unfiltered conversation about what "IBS" really means, the root causes hiding beneath it, ...

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Welcome to the extreme health sport of the century. It's called:Everyone’s Hooking Up… And No One Is Wearing Condoms.

You thought you'd seen this one before, but nothing compares to today's hookup, treat it if I see it mentality when it comes to sexual health. It's all fun and games until someone ends up with a wart or worse, a silent & life-threatening disease. Katie Thompson sits down with Dr. Fran of  @Pagin...

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Slam Dunk Level Intimacy. Every. Single. Time.

Katie Thompson sits down with Dr. Emily Jamea for an unfiltered conversation about today's decline in s*x, the biases that keep us from talking about our desires, and the 5 secrets to unlocking full-blown flow state in the bedroom.

  • You’ve seen an athlete “in the zone.”
  • You’ve watched a musician lose themselves mid-song.
  • But have you ever thought about what flo...
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Maybe she's born with it? Maybe it's just her eggs. ;) Welcome to the reproductive trust fund you never knew you were born into.

Katie Thompson and Dr. Natalie Crawford come together for a conversation unique to women, but since the entire planet depends on us (and our eggs)– it matters to all.

Eggs are the new generational wealth. They operate as the most mitochondria-dense cells in the human body, capable of giving life, ward...

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January 28, 2026 31 mins

Roughly 60% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their lifetime. 40% will experience a recurrence within the next 6 months. For some of us, it's our most loyal and consistent relationship we never asked for.

But why are women so prone to UTI's? Why can't we enjoy a fun night without worrying about peeing papercuts? What happens when we pee, shower and cranberry our way to peace of mind, but the infection still finds us?

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November 21, 2024 35 mins

Ah. Mean Girls. The invisible thread that trauma bonds us together.

But, have you ever wondered why girls pit themselves against one another? Why is psychological warfare our weapon of choice? And what do the parents have to do with it? Turns out, they might be 50% of the equation.

Join us for a jam-packed conversation with leading expert on tween/teen girl development and teen parent life coach, Barb Steinberg, as she guides us thro...

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October 30, 2024 48 mins

Comin' in HOT and READY, live from Spotify Studios in Los Angeles, California.

We're covering a favorite topic in the science of self-actualization. A silent, unbreakable superpower called: IDENTITY. It's the ultimate freedom.

What better time than now to recapture the importance of the values that define us, the life experiences that we've triumphed over and the characteristics we cherish about ourselves that we'll forever hold ont...

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October 24, 2024 59 mins

Welcome to The Menopause Matriarchy.

Just like any well-run, ruling system, we’re all about nurturing power, intergenerational authority and achieving systemic balance– So, what better way to do this, than by merging two perspectives on a single topic?

After last week’s episode, we’re clear on how genetics, nutrition and environment play a critical role in our menopausal journey and by establishing positive ha...

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October 17, 2024 51 mins

Jump on in, water’s real warm and clammy...

By 2025, 1.1 billion women will be in the stage of menopause.

The problem? This field has been largely ignored, hormonal research has solely focused on males, and women suffering for years have felt invisible, isolated and given little to no resources to aide them in the second half of life.

We have come too far to accept things like: insomnia, dry vag, hostile sex drive, extra chin ha...

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October 3, 2024 53 mins

Peyote for my past lives, MDMA for my present... but what happens in between?

Welcome to the world of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy-- Where science and mother nature have come together to form a perfect union. It looks like mushrooms, peyote, MDMA, LSD and… turns out, sometimes toads. 

If you're a little scared-nervous-excited, don't worry, you have company.

Here's where data and science can break through-- Psychedelic ass...

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September 26, 2024 42 mins

What is Rich Girl Sober? Well, it’s something I made up, but hear me out….

There’s no better time to be a woman. We are paving the way toward massive female-led enterprises, new inventions, a seat at the billionaire’s table…. the list goes on. And here's where things get interesting.

We are at an intersection in our history where we're witnessing a steady decline in alcohol consumption in younger gener...

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September 12, 2024 34 mins

Where my V’s at? From the front to back? You still with me? 

It’s time for Part 2 as we walk the steps toward changing our diet…… in order to change our mind.

We’re back with Dr. Lauryn, rounding out our two-part series dedicated to gut health, rediscovering the brain / body connection and leaning into better micro-decision-making that will ultimately lead to a longer, stronger, healthier life.&nb...

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September 5, 2024 23 mins

Today, we demonstrate further that we have no chill and many questions.

Specifically about gut health, the brain, and how these 2 things come together to determine the way we perceive the world and how we function inside of it.

Welcome to Part 1 of our Gut Health Series, led by beloved functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Lauryn Lax.

A Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medical Practitioner with mo...

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August 22, 2024 33 mins

Pencils out, it's time to learn how to sleep your way to the top.... of your health game.

Join us for our season premiere conversation with double board-certified physician and lifestyle medicine practioner, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, as she walks us through the neuroscientific principles of sleep, debunks common sleep myths, and covers surprising sleep nuances that exist between genders and generations.

Most importantly, you'll discover key...

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Welcome back to SMV University, where all students are welcome, but those with vaginas thrive.

Join writer, producer & host, Katie Thompson, as we return for more of your favorite educational crazy and traverse the foreign lands of women's health, motherhood, identity and so much more.

Back and better than ever, kicking off Thurs, 8/22.

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Is it you or my IUD that's the problem?

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation, where we dive into key symptoms and problematic, persistent issues that can stem from the placement (and/or removal) of an IUD.

We'll discuss details behind the "IUD Crash," what hormonal disruption might look like for both Copper and hormone-containing IUDs, and key warning signs to watch out for ~6-8 weeks (and beyond) following your appointment.

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May 19, 2023 23 mins

The time has arrived. 

It's time for Season 2, and we're here to deliver more real and relevant topics than ever before. 
This time, it's about your mom and the prevalent disease she's likely carried with her after a routine annual. The HPV. It's the papsmear surprise you never asked for and one of the top viruses led with misinformation and miscounseling by providers. Good news, you're not alone.

  • 42-50% of t...
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4.3 million people in the United States quit their jobs in August of last year. That's right people, 3% of the workforce -- GONE -- in ONE month. So.... what does that have to do with our vag's?

Find out what we've been up to these past few months and what prompted us to both take the leap from highly-respected, well-compensated careers to pursue something bold, creative and wildly different (I Shaved My Vag For This!). We're g...

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In general, couples have a 20% chance of conceiving each month.

In this episode, we'll walk through recommended timing to maximize success, frequency throughout the fertile window and whether or not it's necessary to stand on your head after scheduled sex.... You said it, not us. ;)

Finally, we cover our favorite new tech on the market that has simplified the fertility process and could allow you to bypass multiple steps (includi...

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Infertility affects 15% of the population worldwide according to WHO, and involves both us and our partners. 

Join us as we address the gross misconception that pregnancy “planning” falls into a natural progression of life.

As you're beginning your fertility journey, we're recommending natural methods for setting your body up for success, qualified dietary and lifestyle changes proven effective across countless...

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