Down There Aware

By Down There Aware

A podcast bringing awareness to gynecologic cancers, women's health, and patient advocacy.... more

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How many episodes does Down There Aware have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

Down There Aware episodes:

August 22, 2022Another Surgery...
Alex updates us on her upcoming surgery and she and Mary discuss the long journey that has brought her to, yet, another surgery.

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Episode Highlights
Welcome back! [0:57]

A life update [1:06]

Debilitation back issues [1:18]

Disc herniation [1:44]

Surgery scheduled [2:28]

Recovery from surgery - BLT [4:17]

FMLA [5:25]

September is GYN Cancer Awareness Month [5:50]

Check social media for updates [6:40]

Micro-discectomy [7:52]

Thanks for all the prayers and positive vibes! [9:39]

Surgery isn’t always convenient. [10:20]

Avoid permanent damage [10:37]

Never say never! [12:15]

Please like, subscribe, and review! [13:05]

Thanks for listening! [13:34]
Summary Keywords
Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, GYN cancers, GYN cancer awareness month, back surgery, recovery, FMLA, disc herniation, micro-discectomy
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15min
August 08, 2022What is Awareness?
Alex and Mary discuss what it means to be “aware,” why it is so important to be aware, and how they are compelled to host a podcast about awareness.
#podcast #womenshealth #GYNcancers #awareness #beinformed #awarenesschallenge

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Episode Highlights
Welcome back! [0:57]

Awareness [1:10]

September is GYN Cancer Awareness Month [1:21]

Wear PURPLE Day [1:30]

Definitions of AWARENESS [2:12]

Importance of being well informed [3:45]

Uterine/Endometrial Cancer [4:20]

Age doesn’t determine which cancer your get [4:40]

Inaccurate date [6:10]

Awareness is our mission [8:10]

Ice Bucket Challenge success [8:40]

Challenge for our listeners! [9:07]

August 22nd deadline [9:40]

A prize for the winning submission [10:45]

Thanks for listening! [13:45]
Summary Keywords
Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, GYN cancers, GYN cancer awareness month, awareness, be informed, awareness challenge
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15min
July 25, 2022 SOCIAL MEDIA: Does it influence our medical decisions?
Alex and Mary discuss how social media affects our medical decisions, positively and negatively. They also share some of their favorite social media sites that have proven to be trustworthy, educational, and informative.
#podcast #womenshealth #social media #tiktok #facebook #instagram #pinterest #todayshow
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An Inside Look at Fake Online Reviews for Doctors and Dentists
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare - TMH - Home | Facebook
@Merry_Jennifer
@lennoxhillspine
@it_started_with_a_cyst
@belowthewaist_gyncancers
@thewombtangclan
@4hcmwarriors
@justpeachywombcancer
@gynecancerinitiative
@drdlanger
@amydeepharmd
@todayshow
Episode Highlights
Welcome back! [0:57]
Heatwave! [1:03]
I saw it on The Today Show! [1:46]
Fake online medical reviews [1:57]
The point of the podcast [3:15]
How to spot a fake review [3:51]
How does social media affect medical decisions [4:20]
Global connections [4:54]
From cable news to social media breaking news [5:50]
Does the good outweigh the bad? [6:53]
Online support groups [8:40]
Think critically when online [9:35]
Functioning without the Internet [10:46]
Connecting with Morgan Gaynor [13:30]
Positive influences [13:56]
Dr. Mary Jennifer Markham [14:18]
Doctors on Tik Tok [15:28]
Time with doctors is limited [17:30]
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Facebook [18:06]
TV hospitals are NOT reality [19:12]
GoFundMe and Memorials [21:26]
Connecting with former students [22:30]
Caring Bridge [23:20]
Alex’s 3rd year cancer diagnosis anniversary [24:12]
We have control [24:40]
Thanks for listening! [28:04]
Summary Keywords
Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, social media, tik tok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest
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29min
July 11, 2022Interview with Morgan Gaynor: Ovarian Cancer Survivor and Advocate
Morgan Gaynor shares her unbelievable story, recounting how her desire to freeze her eggs at the age of 30 led to a cancer diagnosis. This Stage 4 cancer would, in all likelihood, not have been discovered otherwise. Morgan turned her experience into a positive by becoming actively involved in cancer awareness and fundraising campaigns. Morgan was honored as the American Cancer Society’s Tides of Change 2021 Survivor of the Year, in recognition of her advocacy for cancer awareness.

Episode Highlights
Welcome back! [0:55]

Welcome Morgan Gaynor! [0:59]

Morgan’s story [1:20]

Freezing eggs [1:50]

Ultrasound findings [2:34]

Endometriosis/PCOS [3:10]

Memorial Sloan Kettering [3:35]

Unrecognized symptoms [4:14]

Age is a factor [7:00]

Low-grade serous carcinoma [7:20]

Limitations of PAP smear [8:20]

9-hour surgery [8:55]

Advocacy [11:38]

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance [12:45]

STAAR [13:10]

Survival rate [18:10]

Post-surgical treatment [18:40]

Cancer anxiety [22:30]

Surgical menopause [23:35]

Support system [25:10]

Breaking the news [27:25]

What’s next for Morgan? [30:58]

Talking to your doctor [33:20]

Find your network [37:25]

Dilation & Curettage [40:45]

Doctor’s apology [42:30]

Thank you, Morgan! [44:50]

Thanks for listening! [46:45]
Episode Research Links
https://morganbeatscancer.com/
https://www.staaroc.org/
https://www.mskcc.org/
https://ocrahope.org/
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48min
June 27, 2022 In the News: Medical headlines we missed during the pandemic
This week, Mary and Alex look back on important medical headlines we may have overlooked in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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26min
June 13, 2022An Untold Story: How Medical Diagnoses Affect Our Mental Health
Alex and Mary draw from their own experiences to discuss how and why a medical diagnosis or health issue can affect our mental health. They also touch on various coping strategies that may be helpful.

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Episode Highlights
Welcome back! [0:56]

June is bustin’ out all over! [1:00]

Mental health [1:36]

We’re tired. [1:58]

Vicious cycle [2:45]

Physical incapabilities [3:10]

Routine promotes security [3:54]

Expectations [4:38]

Not knowing is the worst [6:35]

End in mind [7:35]

Sense of control [9:02]

Uncertainty of Covid [9:40]

Long Covid [11:18]

Parosmia/Dysgeusia [12:10]

Adjust mentality [13:30]

Cultural and eating [14:22]

Definitive diagnosis [15:14]

IV contrast made in China (shortage) [18:05]

Give yourself a break, don’t compare. [19:30]

Be your own advocate [22:24]

Keeping up with others [23:24]

Ask for help [25:20]

Equating fat with lazy [25:44]

Toxic positivity [26:59]

Understanding our feelings [27:50]

Coping with feelings [28:45]

Therapy [28:58]

Treating the WHOLE patient [29:50]

Everyone struggles [30:54]

Self-care [30:30]

Thanks for listening! [33:54]
Summary Keywords
Podcast, Spotify, Anchor, research, advocacy, mental health, diagnosis, therapy, parosmia, dysgeusia, long covid
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35min
May 23, 2022 Admit. Accept. Adapt.
This week Alex and Mary reflect on various challenges, diagnoses, and life-altering events that have helped them learn to admit, accept, and adapt.
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25min
May 09, 2022 UPDATE Interview with Trisha Scott Pregnancy Loss Survivor and Advocate
This week we revisit Trisha's journey of infertility and pregnancy loss... except it has a much different ending. Trisha and her husband just welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world! We are so incredibly happy for Trisha and wanted to share so that other women may be able to find hope in her story.
Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#mothersday #podcast #motherdaughter #infertility #pregnancyloss #birth #baby #women #womenshealth #miscarriage #birthstory
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35min
April 25, 2022 In Your Place: Discussing the Roles of Women Throughout History
Taking a bit of a detour, Mary and Alex discuss women throughout history. What they were "allowed" to do and say and just how far we've come in our ability to advocate for ourselves, our bodies, and our healthcare. We still have a long way to go, but it's important to acknowledge all who came before us and made it possible.

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#Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #womenshealth #history #womeninhistory #feminist #feminism
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37min
April 11, 2022 Continuing Saga: An Update on Alex
This week, Mary and Alex discuss Alex's latest health crisis that derailed a trip to Texas and their plans for the March 28th episode.

Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com, or wherever you get your podcasts.

#podcast #spotify #womenshealth #women #herniateddisc #ER #ERvisit #opioidcrisis #healthcare #insurance #texas
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40min

FAQs about Down There Aware:

How many episodes does Down There Aware have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.