Before there was With Meraki Co., before the podcast, and before social media… there was a teenage girl watching someone she loved navigate a frightening health scare.In this episode, I'm sharing the story that shaped everything: from why I chose biomedical engineering to how that decision eventually led me to leave my career and dedicate my life to women's health education.This isn't just the story of my degree. It's the story of my purpose.#biomedicalengineering #womeninstem #founderstory #womenshealth #stem #entrepreneur #healtheducation #womeninbusiness #sciencecommunication #podcast

We teach our daughters about periods… but are we teaching our sons? In this episode, we talk about why reproductive health education shouldn't be gendered, how to explain periods, pregnancy, and anatomy to young children in age-appropriate ways, and why raising informed boys helps create more empathetic men.

Fibroids affect millions of women, yet so many of us don't know what they are until we're diagnosed. In this episode, we're breaking down the science behind uterine fibroids, why location often matters more than size, the symptoms you should never ignore, why Black women are disproportionately affected, and why this conversation deserves so much more attention. My hope is that you leave this episode feeling informed, empowered, and reminded that heavy bleeding and debilitating pelvic pain should never be dismissed as "just part of being a woman." 💛 #fibroidawareness #womenshealth #reproductivehealth #biomedicalengineer #healtheducation

Most people think the pelvic floor is only something you worry about after having a baby. The reality? Your pelvic floor is involved in bladder function, bowel movements, sexual health, posture, breathing, core stability, and even how your nervous system responds to stress.

In this episode, we're connecting the dots between pelvic floor dysfunction, vaginal health, recurrent UTIs, painful sex, constipation, posture, trauma, and the nervous system. Plus, we are discussing why these systems should never be viewed in isolation.

If you've ever been told "everything looks normal" while you still felt like something was wrong, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn why the pelvis is where biomechanics, microbiology, and the nervous system all intersect.

Have you ever wondered why a UTI, bacterial vaginosis, or yeast infection seems to come back, even after taking the "right" medication? One possible piece of the puzzle is something called a biofilm.In this episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of biofilms: what they are, why bacteria and yeast build them, how microbes communicate through quorum sensing, and why these protective communities have become such an important area of research in recurrent UTIs, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and even gut health.We'll also separate fact from fiction, discuss what the science actually says about disrupting biofilms, and explain why this emerging research is changing how we think about chronic and recurrent infections.If you've ever asked yourself, "Why does this keep happening?"... this episode is for you.

There are hundreds of products and home remedies marketed for vaginal and urinary health, but which ones actually deserve a spot in your routine?Today, we're playing "Yay, Nay, or It Depends?" and breaking down the science behind some of the most talked-about trends. My goal isn't to tell you what to buy, it's to help you understand the evidence so you can make informed decisions for your body.

This episode has absolutely nothing to do with who should couple up. Instead, we're discussing the questions I have about Love Island that nobody seems to be asking: How are they having their periods? Where are they pooping? Who is keeping everyone hair-free all summer? And how are they surviving those kissing challenges? Let's talk about it!

This Juneteenth, we're talking about a difficult but necessary topic: the legacy of racism in gynecology and women's healthcare.If all women experience medical misogyny, why do some women consistently experience worse outcomes than others?From the stories of Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey to modern maternal mortality disparities and Serena Williams' experience after childbirth, this episode explores how history can continue to shape healthcare long after it has passed. Because history doesn't have to be alive to leave fingerprints. #womenshealth #femalehealth

Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common vaginal conditions, yet it's still surrounded by confusion, stigma, and misinformation.In this episode, we're diving into the claim that BV is an STI, why that label isn't supported by what we currently know about the vaginal microbiome, and how sex absolutely can influence vaginal health without making BV a sexually transmitted infection.We also unpack why BV comes back so often, the limitations of how it's currently diagnosed and evaluated, and why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of treatment and recurrence. If you've ever wondered why BV can be so frustrating to manage, or why the conversation around it often feels oversimplified, this episode is for you.Because understanding the microbiology behind BV is far more helpful than attaching shame to it. 💞

In this episode, I'm reacting to viral TikTok feminine hygiene routines and discussing something I see far too often: fear of bacteria.Somewhere along the way, we've been taught that every smell, every discharge, every skin texture, and every microbe is a problem that needs to be scrubbed, disinfected, or eliminated. The result? Many people are using increasingly harsh products in pursuit of being "clean." But your skin and your microbiome aren't enemies.More often than not, loving your skin through gentle, nourishing care will reward you with less irritation, less odor, fewer breakouts, a healthier skin barrier, and a microbiome that can actually do its job. So let's talk about what these routines get right, where social media gets carried away, and why hygiene should support your body, not punish it.