Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

The New Year is around the corner and many may consider various diets, so I thought it a perfect time to bring back one of my top most downloaded episodes.

Dr. Mindy Pelz, D.C speaks about how women should incorporate intermittent fasting based on where they are in their cycle and over their lifespan of reproductive years, perimenopause, and menopause. 

Dr. Mindy is a best selling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional medicine expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. 

In this episode, Dr Mindy covers:

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More About Dr Mindy Pelz

Dr. Mindy Pelz, D.C is a best selling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional medicine expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of a fasting lifestyle, diet variation, detox, hormones, and more. Her popular YouTube channel combines the latest science with practical lifestyle tools every person can use to reset their health. She is the host of one of the leading science podcasts, The Resetter Podcast, and the author of three best-selling books; The Menopause Reset, The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen. 

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for information purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor. Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. 

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Have you ever wondered how guidelines are set for the care that you should receive by your doctor during your pregnancy at childbirth, and then after you deliver your child? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, otherwise known as ACOG, do set those guidelines, and they recently updated the information on their seventh edition book that you can find on Amazon, Your Pregnancy and Childbirth. 

I interviewed OB GYN Dr. Holly Cummings, a Assistant Profession of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at U Penn, who answers some of the questions around some of the surprising guidelines and how they came about and the role that women should play to ensure that they have a successful and healthy pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. 

We cover:

• Updates to when your first postpartum visit should be
• Supplementation required when breastfeeding
• Pitocin versus natural ways to induce
• How to avoid prolapse and incontinence
• Folic acid vs. methylated folate
• Healthcare disparities

Resources:

• Your Pregnancy and Childbirth book
• Abstract on Dates for Natural Induction
• Trial about induction: ARRIVE Trial

• Recommended Books on Pelvic Health

• Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health

• Recommended Books on Pregnancy and Postpartum

• Resources and episodes on Pregnancy & Motherhood

If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:

1. Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on iTunes or Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!
2. Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.
3. Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!
4. Engage with Our Community: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates and engaging content.
5. Stay Informed: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive the latest announcements, news, and research directly in your inbox.
6. Reach Out: We love hearing from you! Reach out for inquiries, outreach, or even to share your questions and topics of interest.

Together, let's build a stronger community dedicated to women's health. Your support is crucial in this journey!

More about ACOG

ACOG is the nation’s leading group of physicians providing health care for women, comprised of over 60,000 members. For more than 60 years, ACOG has written the medical guidelines that obstetricians-gynecologists and other medical professionals use when caring for women. “Your Pregnancy and Childbirth” is unlike anything else on the market, with recommendations supported by ACOG’s clinical guidance and the everyday experiences of obstetricians-gynecologists who have cared for millions of pregnant women. 

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

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Dr. Lora Shahine, a reproductive endocrinologist practices out of Pacific NW Fertility and authored Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss 

In honor of Infant and Pregnancy Awareness Loss Month, Dr Shahine addresses:

• Basic information about miscarriage including: How do you know if you are having a miscarriage? How does a miscarriage happen? How common are miscarriages?
• How guidelines influence the care women receive and why that varies doctor to doctor
• The controversy over the role progesterone in maintaining a healthy pregnancy
• The prevalence of miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) 
• What women can and should do to find answers 

Resources:

• Resources and episodes on Fertility and Trying to Conceive

If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:

1. Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on iTunes or Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!
2. Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.
3. Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!
4. Engage with Our Community: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates and engaging content.
5. Stay Informed: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive the latest announcements, news, and research directly in your inbox.
6. Reach Out: We love hearing from you! Reach out for inquiries, outreach, or even to share your questions and topics of interest.

Together, let's build a stronger community dedicated to women's health. Your support is crucial in this journey!

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

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Season 2 of the Fempower Health podcast covered topics ranging from thyroid disease, celiac disease, cancer, menopause, sex, pregnancy, pelvic floor, and more. Thank you to my guests and listeners. Enjoy these fun bloopers.

With the success of the recent episode on orgasm with Dr Rachel Rubin, I wanted to bring back another important topic - men's sexual health.

This episode is an interview with Dr. Paul Gittens, a leading specialist in sexual function for men and women. He discusses the challenges men face to even get to a doctor, much less receive treatment. The cultural norms of men just "toughing it out" or not complaining have undercut their willingness to pursue the right care

Dr. Gittens also covers:

• What is the main cause of erectile dysfunction and how do you fix erectile dysfunction?
• How can you raise low libido and is low libido curable?
• What are the psychological factors of sex?
• What are recommended/proven therapies and treatment options, including non-medicinal approaches for erectile dysfunction, low libido and other men's sexual health concerns?
• What are the main causes for male infertility and what are the treatments for each?

"Men’s health is such a big topic. It starts when boys are young. It’s important that we instill in our young boys that we don’t have to be the tough guys. If something’s wrong, they need to talk about it. We also need to educate older men as well. By doing that, men’s health will improve." - Dr. Paul Gittens

Resources:

• Recommended Books on Sexual Health

• Resources and episodes on Sexual Health

• Resources and episodes on Fertility and Trying to Conceive

If you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:

1. Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on iTunes or Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!
2. Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.
3. Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!
4. Engage with Our Community: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates and engaging content.
5. Stay Informed: Sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive the latest announcements, news, and research directly in your inbox.
6. Reach Out: We love hearing from you! Reach out for inquiries, outreach, or even to share your questions and topics of interest.

Together, let's build a stronger community dedicated to women's health. Your support is crucial in this journey!

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

**Contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**

Corey Hazama, a pelvic floor physical therapist and co-owner of Beyond Basics in New York City. She is a natural teacher and expert on the pelvic floor. With our previous episode together being in the top 5 most downloaded, we are lucky to have her back!

In this episode, Corey covers:

• What a prolapse is and potential causes & risk factors
• Who needs to be proactive and how to do that
• How to test yourself at home for a possible prolapse
• Realistic improvements with pelvic floor physical therapy
• Whether the at home kegel devices will work for you
• What to do if kegels aren’t working

Resources:

• Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health

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**Top 50 Health Podcast of 2024**

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of sexual health, pleasure, and empowerment for women. Join us as we explore the expert insights shared by Dr. Rachel Rubin, a renowned sexual health specialist, who is one of only a handful of physicians fellowship trained in male and female sexual medicine.  She sheds light on the orgasm gap, the clitoris, common misconceptions, and the journey towards embracing empowered sexual health. Let's break free from societal stigmas and discover the path to sexual pleasure and satisfaction.

Key Highlights

• Understanding the Orgasm Gap: Discover the significant impact of the orgasm gap on women's well-being, self-esteem, and relationships. Learn how societal pressures affect sexual satisfaction and how to overcome misconceptions.
• Demystifying the Clitoris: Delve into the fascinating world of the clitoris, often referred to as the "tip of the iceberg." Gain insights into its complex anatomy and how embracing genital empowerment can enhance sexual experiences.
• Empowering Communication: Explore the importance of open and honest communication in intimate relationships. Find out how expressing boundaries, desires, and preferences can create a safe and fulfilling space for sexual exploration.
• Taking Charge of Sexual Health: Learn the importance of seeking credible and compassionate care for sexual health. Discover resources and evidence-based treatments to redefine your sexual narrative and break free from societal stigmas.
• Embracing Pleasure: Hear inspiring stories of women finding pleasure and empowerment in their intimate lives. Dr. Rachel Rubin shares real-life examples of how embracing sexual pleasure can strengthen relationships.

Related Content:

• Resources and episodes on Sexual Health

• Contact Dr Rubin:  @DrRachelRubin on social media and RachelRubinMD.com
• Learn about ISSWSH
• Check out the Dipsea app or the Rosy app
• Article:  A Simple Hip Operation Damaged my Nerves and Ruined by Sex Life

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**Top 50 Health Podcast of 2024**

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

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Dr. Renee Wellenstein is a double board certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own personal health challenges, she stepped outside the box of conventional medicine to take a radically different approach to heal herself from the deep depths of burnout. 

In this episode, Dr Renee covers:

• Phases of burnout and how to recognize where you might be 
• “Controversy” over the term adrenal fatigue
• Why preventing and recovering from burnout is simple but not easy
• Practical ways to prevent and recover from burnout

Referenced in the podcast & related episodes:

• Dr Renee’s The Real Heal Podcast on iTunes & Spotify
• Book Recommendation: Four Sigmatic

• Resources and episodes on Mental Health

• Resources and episodes on Nutrition & Exercise

1. Help others discover Fempower Health:

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**Top 50 Health Podcast of 2024**

More about Dr. Renee

About a decade ago, Dr. Renee was living what she thought was her dream life. One day in May 2012, Dr. Renee fell off of her horse during a riding lesson and broke her back. She not only struggled with severe back pain, but with fatigue and the inability to focus. Her doctor diagnosed her with depression, but her symptoms did not improve after trying two different antidepressants. 

Two years after her injury, Dr. Renee was still struggling with unexplained symptoms. After exhausting all of her options in the conventional healthcare system, she was put in contact with a doctor who was an “anti-aging” practitioner. She finally received the appropriate diagnosis, her symptoms resolved and she got back on her feet and joined the world of functional medicine. In August 2019, Dr. Renee started Kaspira Elite Health Consulting, LLC. Now Dr. Renee empowers women to take control of their health, jumpstart their energy, improve their confidence, and reignite their libido! 

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

**May contain affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**

We’ve all been told about the powerful effects of estrogen on a woman’s reproductive cycle. But more people are now learning that progesterone is equally as important. With so much research and discussion regarding hormone imbalances in women today, experts confirm that these two female sex hormones are critical to more than just sex and pregnancy— they’re vital to every woman’s health.

In this episode, Dr. Jerilynn Prior of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) shares essential information about the roles that estrogen and progesterone play in not only ovulation but basic health. She explains why hormone imbalance is so important to confront, and how hormones impact overall wellness from heart health to bone health to mood. She offers some insight into how women’s hormones change throughout various stages of life, from puberty to menopause. 

Dr. Jerilynn Prior is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia, with 40 years of experience in women’s health. She specializes in women’s hormones and peri/menopause treatments. Read more in her book, Estrogen’s Storm Season: Stories of Perimenopause.

Discussed in this episode:

• The difference between estrogen and progesterone
• Understanding estrogen vs progesterone in the menstrual cycle
• The role of estrogen and progesterone in bone health, breast and endometrial cancer risk, fertility, weight, and heart health
• Why balancing hormones in women is so important (regardless of whether or not you want to get pregnant!)
• Clearing up confusion on the common question: does stress impact fertility?
• Why it’s hard for women to be aware of some of this research
• How your hormone balance is defined at different ages and stages of life

Related to this episode:

• CeMCOR website: Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research
• Sign up for the CeMCOR Newsletter for the latest on women’s health

• Resources and episodes on Hormones & Menstrual Health

• Dr. Jerilynn Prior’s book: Estrogen Storm Season: Stories of Perimenopause
• Recommended book: Period Repair Manual
• Recommended book: Hormone Repair Manual
• Recommended book: Sex Matters

1. Help others discover Fempower Health:

Leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify. It’s the easiest way to support our mission and amplify women’s health voices.

2. Stay connected:

Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, YouTube for real-time updates, expert insights, and relatable conversations.

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**Top 50 Health Podcast of 2024**

**The information shared by Fempower Health is not medical advice but for informational purposes to enable you to have more effective conversations with your doctor.  Always talk to your doctor before making health-related decisions. Additionally, the views expressed by the Fempower Health podcast guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.**

**May contain affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**