Fertility. When the fertility expert sitting across from a couple wanting children has sat in their same seat a bond is formed. When Dr. Pandolfo recorded this episode with us, she was full term with her 2nd baby. When she speaks of the struggle through fertility you’ll feel those raw emotions in our conversation. That vulnerability can build a kinship in a professional setting and it can also build one that’s inspirational to an outsider. Her perspective is giving her patients hope. We'll also discuss what we are NOT talking about as women at alarming percentages. And get into some fertility myths... many of which are insulting. And optimistically she explains how many things can be "fixed" or can be worked with when it comes to fertility. The experiences vary greatly. This conversation has a little something for every woman.

Comforting. REAL. Straight Shooter. That's what you get when you are in the room with PA Jamie Zink. You feel good and comfortable in her company. ALL good things in a Family Medicine provider. Jamie is a wife, a boy mom and knew she always wanted to practice medicine. How she arrived where she did, doing what she says is her dream job all while finding a perfect for her work/family balance. Her calling is fascinating too in Family medicine because she feeds off of seeing the whole family. We're talking the itty-bitty babies all the way thru your great grandma. And in between she comes packing with some myths to bust that are really important, especially for our teenagers. And we’ll find out how some women might not have a clue that they have an STD when they think what their body is doing is totally normal.

When you hear Dr. Lola's love for medicine and specifically the field of cardiology you just might catch it too. Dr. Lola has not only a beautiful perspective on life, motherhood and even grief, but some incredible wellness nuggets on heart health. We are going to find out her thoughts on WHY she thinks women don’t take their heart health as seriously as men. And why women who don’t have artery blockage or even pregnant women are at more risk than they think. And what is the skinny on drinking wine and your heart. She will simplify how much you should drink down to a Letter. Literally.

Crystal Knutson PA Neurosurgery at Essential Health. Specializing's in Brain and Spine our conversation lead more into spine health this time around.
We are going to ask what is the one thing you should NOT do for to long for the health of your spine? Also what does she say is mostly trial and error when it comes to spine and brain health? And what in the world does sun exposure and your bone health have to do with one another? We've got great topics to cover and of course we have some fun talking about women stuff and parenthood!

Cori's guest will be CNM, Jennifer Janke of Essentia Health. Fun Fact is that Jennifer was Cori's midwife for her 4th daughter. They'll talk about midwifery and how there are still long standing myth's in the field of medical practice. You might be surprised about what Janke's views are on pain management during birth and also why she prefers to delivery in a hospital setting. Would a midwife be the right choice for your family planning? Listen to this episode and you will be delighted to hear how tangible a compassionate birth experience really is!

Host Cori Jensen interviews Dr. Kristina Rauser-Foltz from Essentia Health. She's a pediatric cardiologist and we learn quickly how important compassion and connection with a patients family goes with her as a provider. But also learn how her own journey to motherhood helped shape her practice in medicine as well. She handles very heavy health concerns on a daily basis so we dig deep to find out how she's able to keep her compassionate perspective to help her patients and their family cope through a very scary time.

We dive into a topic many women don't talk much about. Number Two! The Chair of the GI department at Essentia Health - Fargo, Kimberly Kolkhorst, DO is a happy doctor. Really. She is a happy gastroenterologists and the levity she brings to her field will make you feel comfortable, and inspired. It's our poop episode and it's okay to talk about it ladies!

Host Cori Jensen interviews Dr. Stefanie Gefroh Ellison from Essentia Health. We discuss women's health with OBGYN needs, fertility and gynecologic surgery.
YES, as the title of episode 1 eludes to... Robots doing surgery on the vagina. Turns out it's not EXACTLY what you'd think it is. We get personal with Dr. Gefroh and really find out what's behind the stethoscope. Real talk happens here on women's health issues and specifically talks about challenges with fertility and obstetrics and how Dr. Gefroh did what you would do, ignore her doctors advice.