Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

By Georgie KovacsHealth & Fitness Education

Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast episodes

November 23, 2020Incontinence: It's Not Just You | Luce Brett
Luce Brett is the author of PMSL or How I Literally Pissed Myself Laughing and Survived the Last Taboo to Tell the Tale. Luce became incontinent at the age of 30 after having her first son. She felt scared, upset, embarrassed, dirty and shocked. She felt it important to have a conversation to help those suffering in silence.
In this episode, Luce shares:
Her pelvic prolapse and incontinence story and learnings along the way
Main causes of pelvic prolapse and typical prolapse treatments including the pros and cons of each
Why it is important to talk about this taboo topic of incontinence
What healthcare providers and patients alike can do
The importance of being proactive about prolapse and incontinence

"I felt like even when there was information, it was either aimed at older women, even when it wasn't, I think maybe in an attempt to make people not feel bad about themselves, it was kind of normalizing the incontinence is okay, and sort of quite fun or a bit of a laugh. And I was thinking, even those funny jokes people tell, it's not really that fun to wet yourself on the doorstep or to get onto a trampoline and wet yourself at a kid's party." - Luce Brett
Resources
Recommended Books on Pelvic Health

Recommended Books on Pregnancy and Postpartum

Resources and episodes on Pelvic Health

Resources and episodes on Pregnancy & Motherhood

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**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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35 min
November 16, 2020The Optimal Way to Treat Hormone Imbalance | Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino
Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino is a Board-Certified Family Physician with a collaborative, holistic approach to practicing medicine. She holds a subspecialty certification in Hormone Optimization, has received extensive training in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine, and additional training in oncology nutrition.
Dr. Tolentino shares the following during our discussion:
How to properly understand the root cause behind your symptoms and whether these symptoms are due to a hormone imbalance
Signs and symptoms of hormone imbalance in females
What questions your doctor should ask you so they can best fix your hormone imbalance
What to monitor in your body to increase self awareness
The impact of quick fixes to treat your hormone imbalance

"If you want to really establish better foundations within an individual's body, they have to learn about their body. And they have to understand that these symptoms, if you are experiencing any sort of symptom, your body is talking to you and is telling you that there is something wrong." - Dr Jaclyn Tolentino
Check out the following:
Order The Body Keeps the Score
Recommended Books on Hormones and Menstrual Health

Resources and episodes on Hormones & Menstrual Health

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41 min
November 09, 2020Transforming Male Fertility | Tom Smith of Dadi
Tom Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Dadi. Dadi, a provider of a temperature-controlled at-home fertility test and sperm collection kit, will encourage men to contribute to family planning conversations and become more aware of their reproductive health.
Infertility has been seen as a “woman’s issue.” However, when it comes to infertility, ⅓ is female factor, ⅓ is male factor and ⅓ is unknown. Tom shares the following during our discussion:

Why it is important for men to be proactive about their fertility
How men can test their fertility at home
What an at-home fertility test kit SHOULD test for (they are not all the same)
What men should talk to their doctor about when it comes to their fertility
How Dadi is innovating and rethinking the entire space of male fertility

Resources
Recommended Books on Fertility / Trying to Conceive

Resources and episodes on Fertility and Trying to Conceive

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**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**
34 min
November 02, 2020Uterine Fibroids: An Interview with a Minimally Invasive Surgeon | Dr Jessica Opoku-Anane
Dr. Jessica Opoku-Anane is a gynecologist who specializes in the minimally invasive treatment of fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, intrauterine scarring (Asherman's syndrome), pelvic organ prolapse and ovarian pathology.
Opoku-Anane's research interests include making gynecologic surgery safer and improving treatments for endometriosis and fibroids.
In the episode, Dr Opoku-Anane talks about uterine fibroids and covers:
Difference between uterine fibroids vs. endometriosis vs. adenomyosis, including the symptoms for each
Uterine fibroid symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Quality of life and fertility impact for those with uterine fibroids
Questions to ask your doctor to ensure your uterine fibroids and diagnosed early and proactively treated

Resources
Leverage Fempower Health's find a doctor resource to find a minimally invasive surgeon (or other specialist)
Recommended Books on Hormones and Menstrual Health

Resources and episodes on Hormones & Menstrual Health

Resources and episodes on Autoimmune & Chronic Disease

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**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**
35 min
October 26, 2020Could Unexplained Infertility Finally be Explained with this Test? | Chris Jackson
Chris Jackson, CEO and Founder of CiceroDx, maker of the ReceptivaDx test, has been in diagnostic lab testing for over 30 years focusing on health care sales and marketing. Mr. Jackson has launched over 35 products during his career, with the majority in the field of women’s health & reproductive medicine.

In this episode, you will learn:
What does ReceptivaDx test for?
How ReceptivaDx test can help those struggling with unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss
Options for women should they test positive for the BCL6 marker
How to access the test/talk to your doctor about ReceptivaDx
A big thank you to Dr Bruce Lessey for his discovery!

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Important information for you:
Find a Testing Center : Click here to find a center near you or order the test and bring to your OB GYN's office and they can send in the sample. The ReceptivaDx team can support your needs!
Listen to the Spotify Playlists to learn more about Endometriosis and this episode on Miscarriage.
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**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. 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.
NOTE: Fempower Health may receive a nominal fee for products purchased. The purpose of the podcast, however, is for education purposes only. Always go to a medical professional of your choosing.
48 min
October 19, 2020Misdiagnosis and Menopause: Advocating for Proper Treatment | Jenn Salib Huber
Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian and Naturopathic Doctor. In practice for more than 16 years, teaching women to become intuitive eaters and build body confidence in their 30's, 40's, and 50's. Well-versed in the integrative treatment options available to women in mid-life, she can help women come up with a treatment strategy that meets their unique needs for a better menopause.
Her online program is a self-study program open to women in any stage of peri/menopause who are looking to regain confidence in their bodies and themselves.
In this episode, she covers:
At what age do women's hormones change?
How do hormones change during perimenopause and menopause?
Why doctors may misdiagnose women in perimenopause and menopause and how that impacts the treatments you do receive
Treatment considerations for common perimenopause and menopause symptoms, including important information about melatonin dosing and time to take melatonin

Resources
Check out her online program, "The Thinking Woman's Guide to Peri/Menopause"
Join her Facebook Group
Recommended Books on Menopause

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

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2. Stay connected:
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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**
43 min
October 12, 2020Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss | Dr Lora Shahine
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

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1. Help others discover Fempower 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.**

**May contain affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links**
55 min
October 10, 2020Your Period: What Your Doctor Never Told You | Dr Lara Briden
In this episode of Fempower Health, we are joined by Dr. Lara Briden, a naturopathic doctor, women’s health expert, and author of the renowned Period Repair Manual. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Briden has dedicated her career to empowering women with evidence-based information about their health. She shares her journey from practicing in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand to writing books that challenge myths and celebrate the menstrual cycle's vital role in long-term health.
Join us as we delve into the truths about periods, the impact of hormonal birth control, and why ovulation is the star of the menstrual cycle. This episode is perfect for women seeking clarity about their health and clinicians aiming to improve patient care.Dr. Lara Briden, author of is a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary—leading the change to better periods. She has helped thousands of women find relief for period problems such as PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, and perimenopause.
In this episode, Dr Briden addresses:
Why is ovulation the main event of the menstrual cycle?
What are the health benefits of natural ovulatory cycles?
How does hormonal birth control affect a woman’s body beyond preventing pregnancy?
What is the difference between a natural period and a pill bleed?
Are there non-hormonal methods to manage heavy periods?
How can clinicians better support patients with severe period pain?
What options are available for diagnosing endometriosis without surgery?
What are the long-term effects of contraceptive drugs on women’s health?
How can women advocate for themselves in the healthcare system?
What innovative birth control options are on the horizon?

Resources
About Vasalgel
Detecting Endometriosis with Ultrasound
Blog about Hormonal IUD
Purchase Period Repair Manual
Recommended Books on Hormones and Menstrual Health

Resources and episodes on Hormones & Menstrual Health

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Or join our newsletter to get curated women's health content—on your terms, in your inbox.

**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**
44 min
October 05, 2020Managing Menopause Symptoms | Dr Carissa
Dr. Carissa, author of The Menopause Switch, is a Functional Medicine practitioner and an expert in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and weight loss. She runs a busy clinic in Tampa Bay, Florida, and has helped thousands of patients reach their wellness goals.

In this episode, Dr Carissa addresses:
Menopause symptoms such as low libido, weight gain, and brain fog
Testing your doctor should do to better understand how to treat your symptoms
Important information about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Learn more about Perimenopause and Menopause on the Spotify Playlist and shop the store for curated resources.

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**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. 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.
NOTE: Fempower Health may receive a nominal fee for products purchased. The purpose of the podcast, however, is for education purposes only. Always go to a medical professional of your choosing.
43 min
September 28, 2020PMOS: Supporting your Mental Health | Dr. Gretchen Kubacky
NOTE: As of 2026, PCOS has been renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
In acknowledgement of PCOS Awareness Month, Dr Gretchen Kubacky speaks to the mental health impacts of PCOS. Dr Gretchen is a health psychologist in private practice in Southern California and author of The PCOS Mood Cure and Moving Through Grief. She is a Certified PCOS Educator, a frequent lecturer on women’s health, and the founder of the popular website, PCOSwellness.com. She is dedicated to education, advocacy, and empowerment for women and girls with PCOS.
On this episode, Dr Gretchen discusses:
Why it is important to manage PCOS as soon as possible
How and why PCOS and mental health go hand in hand
Simple tips for managing your PCOS and mental health
And most importantly - why there is no magic fix and what you can do about it instead

"And so the reality is that there's no magic way to fix all of this. Everybody's solution does have to be customized. And I think that's a really unappealing option. People want to be handed the one pill, here's the diet - “Here's the exercise plan. That's all you have to do. It'll fix everything.” It rarely works that way in PCOS." - Dr. Gretchen Kubacky
Resources
More about Spoon Theory: https://outline.com/F5xh5V
Follow Dr Gretchen @gkubacky and @pcoswellness
Resources and episodes on PCOS
Resources and episodes on Mental Health

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2. Stay connected:
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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**
54 min

About Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Fempower Health is where systems thinking meets women's health. Hosted by Georgie Kovacs, a healthcare strategist with 20+ years in the industry, each episode features conversations with leading researchers, clinicians, and innovators working to fix what's broken in women's healthcare. We cover hormone health, fertility, perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, autoimmune disease, mental health, and sexual wellness, grounded in current research and real clinical practice. This isn't another wellness show. It's an evidence-based look at the systems, research, and policy shaping care for women, so you understand not just what's happening, but why.