On this episode of Beyond The Heart, Dr. Nieca speaks with Dr. Lisa Larkin. Dr. Lisa is a board-certified internist practicing internal medicine and women's health with expertise in menopause and high-risk breast and medical breast care. She is the Founder and CEO of Ms. Medicine, a national membership organization committed to advancing women's health care through the creation of a network of women's health clinicians practicing in an innovative care delivery model, and physician education. Together they discuss the latest studies of hormone replacement therapy, menopause, and how women can best navigate the medical industry.

Ben Rein, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. In his current research, Ben is studying the neural basis of empathy, and how empathic behaviors can be enhanced.. Outside of the lab, Ben creates educational science videos for an audience of more than 900,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram and BiliBili. In his videos, he summarizes recent research papers, teaches fundamental neuroscience principles, and debunks "viral" videos containing scientific misinformation. Together Ben and Nieca discuss his profound study of empathy and how he is changing the medical industry with his work on social media.

This week's episode of Beyond The Heart is one that simply cannot be missed. Dr. Nieca is airing her first episode of her new Ask Dr. Nieca series. In this episode, Nieca's team has compiled health-related questions from her audience, and she breaks down each with her brilliant medical wisdom. Some questions range from topics like coffee intake to recognizing the signs of a heart attack. Dr. Nieca covers topics that relate to everyone, no matter who they are.

Cheryl Stokes is the CEO of CNEXT, a diverse global community that helps connect, develop and advance high-impact leaders. For more than 30 years Cheryl has helped leaders effectively address challenges in the global business environment, and build the inclusive culture, leadership and organizational capabilities. Cheryl was named one of the 25 Influential Black Women in Business by The Network Journal in 2020. She's currently on the Executive Leadership Team for the American Heart Association's Triangle-area Go Red for Women Initiative and was named the 2022 Woman of Impact for the Triangle area. In this impactful episode Cheryl discusses her career with Nieca and also how she is educating women about their heart health.

Alexes Hazen MD, FACS is an Associate Professor of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Alexes is a regular host of the Sirius Radio Doctor Radio's "Plastic Surgery show" and has been since its inception in 2008. Most recently has been a part of the Face Transplant Team at NYU. She runs her own practice in New York, Alexes Hazen Plastic Surgery, where she has a holistic approach to plastic surgery, anti-aging and wellness. Dr. Nieca and Alexes discuss her passion and goal to help patients transform both body and soul through the latest technology and innovation.

Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is a clinical psychologist, is the author of, Light at The Other Side of Divorce: Discovering the New You which debuted at #1 on Amazon in popular psychology. She's the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce and also the CEO of the Center for CBT in NYC. She has been featured on such media outlets as the Tamron Hall Show and the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Nieca and Dr Cohen together discuss the importance of reducing shame around the topic of divorce.

Dr. Kersha Pennicott is a board certified pediatrician and breastfeeding specialist who practices pediatrics at the Atria Institute in New York City. She also is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Over the past decade, Dr. Pennicott completed medical missions to Haiti, Ghana, Uganda, India and Peru. Her passion for global health and education has fueled her overseas work that has included teaching college/medical students and residents; running a pop up clinic and implementing quality improvement projects to benefit the local community. In this impactful episode Dr. Penicott helps shed light on the need to change the medical industry's education of lactation for both doctors and mothers.

This week's episode of Beyond The Heart is one that simply cannot be missed. Dr. Nieca is airing her first episode of her new Ask Dr. Nieca series. In this episode, Nieca's team has compiled health-related questions from her audience, and she breaks down each with her brilliant medical wisdom. Some questions range from topics like coffee intake to recognizing the signs of a heart attack. Dr. Nieca covers topics that relate to everyone, no matter who they are.

David W. Dodick, MD, is Emeritus Professor of Neurology. He is a Mayo Clinic Distinguished Investigator and Distinguished Educator. David is also the Chief Science Officer and Co-Chair of the Atria Academy of Science and Medicine and the Chair of the American Brain Foundation and Chair of the International Headache Society's Global Patient Advocacy Coalition. He is the Immediate Past-Chair of the American Migraine Foundation. In this episode with Dr. Nieca Goldberg together they uncover the truth about headaches and provide a brand new understanding for this common health concern.

Beth Battaglino is a RN-C, CEO Of Healthy Women.org and has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 25 years. Beth's combination of business expertise and women's health insight has led to HealthyWomen being recognized as one of the top 100 women's health web sites by Forbes, and also being recognized by Oprah magazine as one of the top women's health web sites. Nieca and Beth discuss how all women can become the CEO of their healthcare systems.