In this honest and moving episode, author Ruby Warrington joins Fempower Health to discuss her new book, Women Without Kids. We cover all topics from childless couples who don’t want children to women who can’t have children even though it’s their deepest desire.

Ruby shares her experiences writing such an important book, societal pressures for women to have kids, patriarchal assumptions, childlessness vs child-free, and fertility and sterility issues influencing adults today. 

Listen for an insightful, relatable conversation and be sure to check out Ruby’s newest book, Women Without Kids, available in Spring 2023.

Discussed in this episode:

• Thoughts on Ruby’s new book and why she wrote it
• What does motherhood mean today?
• The impact our relationships with our mothers have on views on motherhood
• Why do women decide to not have kids?
• Rethinking the assumption that women should automatically want children
• External pressures women face about marriage, motherhood, and childrearing 
• Infertility and its impact on women with no kids
• Pronatalism and society’s historical conditioning

Related to this episode:

• Ruby’s website: www.rubywarrington.com 
• Get the Book: Women Without Kids
• Follow Ruby on Instagram: @rubywarrington 
• Recommended Book: Birth Strike
• Recommended Book: Countdown

• Resources and episodes on Breaking Taboos

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How do you know which products and ingredients are safe to use? Are nontoxic ingredients also eco-friendly? In this episode, we interview Amy Ziff, founder of MADE SAFE: the first human health and eco-friendly nontoxic certification program. Amy shares why nontoxic options are so important to health and the planet, where to find affordable chemical free products, and simple ways you can start choosing cleaner options today. 

Amy Ziff is an ingredient expert, healthy living educator, writer, and mother who helps people transform their consumer decisions. The MADE SAFE platform helps you reduce the use of harmful chemicals and find certified products that are safe and clean for the whole family. 

Discussed in this episode:

• Why safe ingredients matter
• How to tell if an ingredient is safe
• What the MADE SAFE certification is and how to use it
• The science on harmful chemicals in products today
• What happens when people eliminate chemicals to live a nontoxic lifestyle
• How to detox your home (and the #1 chemical to remove immediately)
• Skincare, makeup, and nontoxic beauty products
• Several basic rules and “poison P’s” we all should be aware of

Related to this episode:

• Visit MADE SAFE: www.madesafe.org 
• Follow @MadeSafeHQ and @Amy.Ziff on Instagram
• Connect with @MADESAFE on Facebook
• App for sleep: Breethe App 

• Resources and episodes on Breaking Taboos

• Resources and episodes on Pregnancy & Motherhood

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Ever wondered how to sleep better at night? If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you may feel stressed, disappointed, and even burnt out. Studies show that those who regularly lack sleep have an increased risk for chronic health issues like diabetes and heart disease, as well as difficulty experiencing optimal focus. But stressing over this fact can actually prevent you from sleeping even further!

In this episode, Dr. Chris Winter shares some of the common sleep issues and stressors that prevent sleep, as well as practical tips covered in his book to get better sleep. Georgie and Dr. Winter discuss menopause sleep issues, specific sleep solutions for women, and how to sleep better during menopause and postpartum. 

Dr. Chris Winter is a sleep specialist and the owner of the Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine clinic. He helps professional athletes and sports organizations optimize sleep schedules, and hosts the popular medical podcast Sleep Unplugged.

Discussed in this episode:

• Dispelling the worries over falling asleep and waking up 
• Menopause sleep problems and how to address them 
• Why do you wake up in the middle of the night, and is it normal?
• The relationship between sleep and postpartum 
• The importance of rest — not just sleep
• Understanding how sleep works in order to effectively treat insomnia 
• Does melatonin work?
• The secret to great sleep for improved quality of life 

Related to this episode:

• Chris Winter’s Book: The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It
• Chris Winter’s Book: The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder--And How to Help 
• Dr. Chris Winter’s Website: www.wchriswinter.com 
• Listen to the Sleep Unplugged Podcast

• Resources and episodes on Mental Health

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Menopause is a life stage for women, not a condition to endure. In this episode, we dispel some of the myths and common negative attitudes about entering menopause. Ann Garnier, CEO of Lisa Health and co-founder of menopause tracking app Midday Health, shares her insight. 

Ann explains how post-menopausal women can take care of their bodies and embrace this stage of life. She talks about health technology, menopause and sex drive, sleep hygiene, nutrition, and the benefits of tracking your symptoms for body awareness and health advocacy.

Discussed in this episode:

• What is menopause? 
• What resources are available today for menopausal women?
• How menopausal women can find products that are regulated 
• Sleep hygiene and menopause
• How diet, nutrition, and sugar intake impact women during menopause
• The benefit of tracking your menopause symptoms 
• Menopausal treatment and hormone therapy 
• Answers to the top 5 questions women ask about menopause 

Related to this episode:

• Episode: Perimenopause Symptoms | Dr. Alyssa Dweck
• Episode: Women’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting | Dr. Mindy Pelz
• Episode: Hormone Repair After 40 | Dr. Lara Briden

• Resources and episodes on Perimenopause & Menopause and sign up for the Perimenopause and Menopause newsletter

• Midday Health: www.midday.health 
• Midday on Instagram: @midday.health
• Midday on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/midday-health 

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Chronic pelvic pain affects nearly 20% of women today. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed — or gets assumed as endometriosis. If you or a woman you know struggles with pelvic pain and painful periods, this episode is for you.

Dr. Peta Wright and Dr. Thea Bowler, gynecologists at Vera Women’s Wellness, join us to discuss pelvic pain. As two specialists on endometriosis, fertility, and women’s health, they bring a whole-body perspective to female pelvic pain. They talk about the difficulties of pelvic pain, the nervous system, endometriosis surgery, research in women’s health, and what can cause pelvic pain in a woman.

Discussed in this episode:

• Is endometriosis always the cause of pelvic pain in women?
• The different types of endometriosis 
• Early intervention for chronic pelvic pain 
• The autonomic nervous system and pain pathways 
• Living in a world that doesn’t make room for women’s periods
• What someone can do if they have pelvic pain or other endometriosis symptoms
• Do women with severe endometriosis pain always need surgery?
• Current research on endometriosis and pain 

- Dr. Peta Wright

Related to this episode:

• Vera Women’s Wellness: www.verawomenswellness.com.au 
• Learn about Endometriosis: www.fempower-health.com/endometriosis 

• Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health

• Resources and episodes on Endometriosis

• Mentioned: Endometriosis, Pain, and Whole Women’s Wellness | Dr. Peta Wright
• Mentioned: What Pain Science Reveals About the Brain/Body | Dr. Melissa Farmer
• Mentioned: Ovulation and Women’s Health | Dr. Jerilynn Prior & Dr. Lara Briden
• Endometriosis Foundation of America: www.endofound.org 

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More than 40 million women in the U.S. experience pelvic floor pain or dysfunction. But unfortunately, there are only about 5,000 pelvic floor specialists equipped to properly address these issues. At various stages of life, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, there are several things women need to know about pelvic floor health.

In this episode, we hear from Carine Carmy, the co-founder of Origin, the top pelvic floor physical therapy provider. From her extensive background in healthcare and technology, she discusses pelvic floor anatomy, common issues as women age, the relationship between pelvic floor pain and muscle spasms, birth, menopause, and everything in between. Listen to learn about what you can do to prevent and address pelvic floor issues.

Discussed in this episode:

• What does good pelvic floor function look like?
• Painful intercourse and the brain-body connection 
• Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction 
• Pelvic floor and its relationship with pain, pleasure, and orgasm 
• What is the most important exercise for pelvic floor?
• Common pelvic floor issues after giving birth 
• What happens to the pelvic floor during menopause and as we age?

Related to this episode:

• Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health

• Check out Origin: www.theoriginway.com
• North American Menopause Society: www.menopause.org 
• Intl. Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: www.isswsh.org 
• American College of OB-GYN: www.acog.org  

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Thyroid plays an essential role in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. There are several things we should all know about healthy thyroid levels, whether living with an existing thyroid condition or experiencing unexpected hormone changes after conception.

In this episode, Dr. Katie Rothwell shares her expertise on all things thyroid health. Dr. Katie Rothwell is a naturopathic doctor and educator who specializes in thyroid problems and pregnancy. She covers how to understand your thyroid levels in pregnancy, ideal thyroid levels for fertility, and what women should consider when trying to conceive if they have a diagnosed thyroid condition. 

Discussed in this episode:

• Important things to understand about thyroid during fertility and pregnancy
• How to know optimal thyroid levels in pregnancy
• Thyroid testing and pregnancy
• TSH and other important thyroid screenings for fertility 
• Secondary infertility and Hashimoto’s disease 
• Lactation production and hormones 
• Can pregnancy cause thyroid problems?
• What should women with thyroid conditions do when pursuing pregnancy? 
• Managing stress during pregnancy and postpartum 

🔍 Time Stamps:

00:30 - Introduction to the importance of thyroid levels during pregnancy.

02:10 - Exploring the role of thyroid hormones in fetal development.

04:55 - Common thyroid disorders and their impact on pregnancy.

08:20 - Key symptoms to watch out for and when to consult a healthcare professional.

11:15 - Strategies for managing thyroid levels and promoting a healthy pregnancy.

14:40 - Expert advice on balancing thyroid medication and pregnancy.

17:55 - Q&A session with Dr. Katie Rothwell, addressing common listener questions.

21:40 - Closing thoughts and next steps for maintaining optimal thyroid health.

Related to this episode:

• Resources and episodes on Thyroid Disease

• Resources and episodes on Pregnancy & Motherhood

• Follow Dr. Rothwell on Instagram: @your.thyroid.nd 
• The Thyroid Academy: www.thethyroidacademy.com

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More than 50% of women get a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. Some women struggle with recurring UTIs, which can be painful and stressful. We’ve all heard various tips and myths about UTI prevention and treatment. Today, we’re discussing the facts.

In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Fenske, OB-GYN and founder of Tara MD, explains the symptoms of UTI in women, plus various treatment options and how women get UTIs. She also shares about bladder pain syndrome, a similar diagnosis that impacts more women than you’d think. We discuss the most common question of how to get rid of a UTI, and explore interesting reflections about other reproductive health topics.

Discussed in this episode:

• Similarities and differences in symptoms of UTIs vs bladder pain syndrome
• How is a UTI diagnosed and treated?
• Common causes of UTI 
• The role of dehydration and alcohol in painful bladder syndrome
• UTI prevention tips, myths, and facts 
• UTI and menopause
• Endometriosis and bladder pain syndrome 
• Types of medical specialists that address UTI and painful bladder syndrome

📌 Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Suzanne Fenske, the UTI expert!

01:20 - The basics: What is a UTI and why does it cause pain?

03:45 - Preventing UTIs: Top tips and strategies you need to know!

08:12 - Common misconceptions about UTIs debunked by Dr. Fenske.

12:30 - The role of misdiagnosis: Why it happens and how to avoid it.

17:05 - Listener questions answered: Dr. Fenske addresses your concerns.

22:40 - Taking control of your UTI health: Empowering advice from our expert.

27:15 - Episode roundup: Key takeaways and action steps for UTI prevention.

Related to this episode:

• Visit Tara MD: www.taramd.com

• Resources and episodes on Endometriosis

• Resources and episodes on Women's Health-Related Pain

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At the current rate, about 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but early detection could prevent this growing statistic.

In this episode, Dr. Anna Daily and Dr. Brigitte Piniewski join to discuss important movements in breast health, breast cancer, and the future of scientific and crowd-based medical research. Anna Daily and Dr. Piniewski explain the new FemTech platform, Auria: a personalized, innovative at-home breast health assessment.

Dr. Anna Daily, PhD, is the Chief Scientific Officer at Namida Lab and the inventor of Auria, the first at-home breast health risk assessment technology that uses tears as a diagnostic biofluid. Dr. Brigitte Piniewski is the Interim Chief Medical Officer at Namida Lab, a medical technology expert, and the author of Wealthcare: Demystifying Web3 and the Rise of Personal Data Economies (available February 2023). 

Discussed in this episode:

• The importance of women’s participation in medical research and science to benefit future generations 
• Facts and risk factors of breast cancer
• The importance of detecting the early signs of breast cancer
• The history of breast cancer and its prevalence in the U.S.
• What crowd-based technology is and how it can help the prevention of breast cancer
• How Auria is building a breast health and wellness community 
• How tears, specifically, can be used as a breast health assessment 
• Patient medical data, Web3, and the future healthcare economy 

⏱ Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:15 Cutting-edge Technologies: Early Detection Saves Lives!

03:40 Understanding the Risk Factors: Empowering Yourself with Knowledge

07:20 Personalized Medicine: Tailoring Treatment to Individual Needs

11:35 Integrative Approaches: Nurturing Your Well-being

14:50 Q&A Session: Answering Your Burning Questions

19:10 Conclusion

Related to this episode:

• Learn more about Auria: www.auria.care  
• Auria for Physicians & Providers: www.auria.care/providers 
• Get Dr. Piniewski’s book: Wealthcare
• Learn more: Using Tears as a Source for Early Detection of Breast Cancer 
• Learn more: Tears as the Next Diagnostic Biofluid
• Related episodes featuring FemTech Developments

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ADHD is often misunderstood, even in the medical field today. In this episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD coach of over 10 years and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, helps answer the question: can you live a normal life with ADHD?

Dr. Rosier shares her experience as a woman with ADHD. She explores different ADHD types, practical lifestyle tips that often help regulate ADHD symptoms, and when someone might want to seek medical attention for symptoms in today’s modern world. 

After more than a decade of providing ADHD coaching to others and living a neurodivergent life herself, Dr. Tamara Rosier published one of the top-rated books for ADHD called Your Brain’s Not Broken. Listen to this episode to hear her share many important insights about ADHD that aren’t often talked about. 

Discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Rosier’s experience with adult ADHD
• What understanding do we really have about ADHD in the medical world?
• Interesting themes that research reveals on the neurotypical brain vs ADHD brain
• Considerations about ADHD medication
• Is ADHD genetic?
• Understanding and living with someone who has ADHD
• The role of sleep and nutrition for the ADHD brain 
• Tips for living with ADHD on a daily basis
• Demystifying the term “adult onset ADHD” 
• When to seek medical attention and treatment for ADHD symptoms 

🎙️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:18 - Understanding ADHD: Breaking the Stigma

03:42 - Debunking Myths: ADHD is Not a "Broken" Brain

06:15 - Discovering Strengths in ADHD

08:47 - Strategies for Thriving with ADHD

12:30 - Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience

15:09 - The Importance of ADHD Awareness and Acceptance

17:35 - Expert Advice: Nurturing Mental Well-being

20:01 - Listener Q&A: Addressing Common Concerns

24:16 - Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Related to this episode:

• Get Dr. Rosier’s book: Your Brain’s Not Broken
• Connect with Dr. Rosier on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
• ADHD Coaching Organization: www.adhdcoaches.org 
• ADHD Center of West Michigan: www.miadhd.com

• Resources and episodes on Mental Health

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