Just Jenn: A Woman’s Health Podcast

Okay, quick show of hands: Who here actually knows the difference between a mammogram, an ultrasound, and an MRI?

That’s exactly why we’re jumping in this week to define and highlight the screening options available to women. When it comes to breast cancer, early detection matters and knowing what to expect can go a long way to helping us feel less anxious and more informed. Joining me today is Dr. Nakiisa Rogers, a radiologist with Radiology of Indiana who partners with Hancock Health. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- The differences between mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRIs

- Current recommendations for screenings (including dense breast tissue supplementary options)

- How to navigate anxiousness around screenings

Episode Timestamps

[1:06] - Topic Intro - Breast Imaging

[4:16] - Guest Interview with Dr. Nakiisa Rogers

[53:16] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Learn more about Dr. Nakiisa Rogers 

https://www.radiologyofindiana.com/portfolio-item/nakiisa-rogers-m-d/

Connect with Dr. Nakiisa Rogers on Social

Facebook | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | YouTube

Learn more about Breast Health Services at Hancock Health

https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/breast-health/ 

Learn about the High Risk Breast Clinic at Hancock Health

https://www.hancockhealth.org/2024/12/hancock-healths-high-risk-breast-clinic-is-your-breast-friend/

Learn more about Women’s Imaging with Radiology of Indiana

https://www.radiologyofindiana.com/breast-imaging/

Just Jenn Season 2 Episode 10 - Breast Changes Women Should Never Ignore

https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/breast-changes-women-should-never 

Just Jenn - Remember the Laminated Flyer in the Shower? (And Everything They Didn’t Explain)

https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/remember-the-laminated-flyer-in-the 

Mayo Clinic Care Network – Dense Breast Tissue: What It Means to Have Dense Breasts

https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/dense-breast-tissue-what-it-means-to-have-dense-breasts/

Mayo Clinic Care Network – Breast Lump or Breast Changes: Early Evaluation Is Essential

ttps://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/breast-lump-or-breast-changes-early-evaluation-is-essential/ 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/

Breast screening may seem straightforward, but for many women, it comes with a lot of questions. When should I start? How often should I go? Is a mammogram enough?

In this episode of Just Jenn, we explore both the medical and emotional sides of breast care with Calee Hochstedler, a nurse practitioner at Hancock Health’s High Risk Breast Clinic. Calee breaks down what breast screening actually is, current screening recommendations and frequency, and why screening is such an important tool for detecting breast cancer early.

It’s a conversation designed to replace confusion and worry with a little more clarity and confidence when it comes to caring for your breasts.

Episode Timestamps

[1:10] - Series Kickoff - Breast care and slowing things down

[4:35] - Guest Introduction, Calee Hochstedtler Nurse Practitioner at Hancock Health

[23:20] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES

Learn more about Calee Hochstedler, NP

https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/calee-hochstedler-np/

Learn more about Breast Health Services at Hancock Health https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/breast-health/

Learn about the High Risk Breast Clinic at Hancock Health https://www.hancockhealth.org/2024/12/hancock-healths-high-risk-breast-clinic-is-your-breast-friend/

Just Jenn Season 2 Episode 10 - Breast Changes Women Should Never Ignore

American Cancer Society – Breast cancer statistics and screening guidance https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html

Mayo Clinic Care Network – Breast Cancer Prevention: How to Reduce Your Risk https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/breast-cancer-prevention-how-to-reduce-your-risk/

Mayo Clinic Care Network – Dense Breast Tissue: What It Means to Have Dense Breasts https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/dense-breast-tissue-what-it-means-to-have-dense-breasts/

Mayo Clinic Care Network – Breast Lump or Breast Changes: Early Evaluation Is Essential https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/breast-lump-or-breast-changes-early-evaluation-is-essential/

Just Jenn – You’re Not the Only One Googling This at 2AM

Hancock Health – Women’s Health Built for the Whole You https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/

In this episode, pulmonologist Dr. Sumit Chawla joins us to break down what women show know about lung health, lunch cancer screening, and early detection. He explains why finding a lung nodule does not automatically mean cancer, who qualifies for routine lunch cancer screening, and what risk factors matter even for people who have never smoked. We also explore how technology at Hancock Health is helping identify and evaluate lung nodules earlier and more safely.

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- What lung nodules are and why most are not cancer

- Who qualifies for lung cancer screening and when diagnostic testing may be needed

- Lung cancer risk factors beyond smoking, including radon, family history, and secondhand smoke

- Symptoms women should pay attention to, including a persistent or changing cough, shortness of breath, and coughing up blood

- How EON and ION technology help Hancock Health identify, monitor, and biopsy lung nodules

Episode Timestamps

[1:16] - Topic Intro - Lung Health, Lung Nodules and Early Detection

[4:45] - Guest Interview with Dr. Sumit Chawla

[30:09] - Prevention, Smoking Cessation and Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Learn more about Dr. Sumit Chawla, Director of Pulmonary Critical Care at Hancock Health 

https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/sumit-chawla-md/ 

Learn more about the Hancock Health Lung Nodule Clinic 

https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/pulmonary-respiratory-services 

Learn more about Lung Cancer Screening

https://www.hancockhealth.org/2024/10/is-a-lung-cancer-screening-right-for-you 

Learn more about the EON Lung Nodule Screening Program at Hancock Health

https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/10/eon-lung-cancer-screening-program 

Learn more about the ION Robotic-Assisted Lung Bronchoscopy

https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/patients/ion-robotic-bronchoscopy 

Just Jenn Blog - Season 03 Episode 27 - Perimenopause: Early Signs and How to Prepare

https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/perimenopause-early-signs-and-how 

National Lung Screening Trials

https://www.cancer.gov/types/lung/research/nlst 

Smoking Cessation Resources

https://www.quitnowindiana.com/ 

Find a Primary Care Provider at Hancock Health

https://www.hancockhealth.org/find-a-doctor/?Specialty=primary-care 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/

When sleeplessness crept into her life, Christine Craig went looking for answers from her doctor and found herself in the middle of something bigger than she expected: menopause. The more she dug into her own hormonal shifts, the more she realized how many other women were navigating the same confusing, under-talked-about symptoms without support. That realization sparked Women in the Pause, the nonprofit Christine now leads to help women feel seen, informed, and less alone through menopause. 

In this episode, Christine joins us to talk about what led her here, what surprised her most in her own menopause journey, and why building community around this stage of life matters. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- Goals of Women in the Pause as a resource and community 

- The Menopause ‘Transition’

- How to encourage one another

- The importance of  talking about these health topics 

Episode Timestamps

[1:06] - Topic Intro - The Importance of Community in Midlife 

[3:25] - Guest Interview with Christine Craig from Women in the Pause

[56:22] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Learn more about Women in the Pause 

https://www.womeninthepause.org/

Connect with our guest, Christine Craig 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinecraig1/ 

Learn more about Dr. Molly Strong, certified Menopause Specialist at Hancock Health 

https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/molly-strong-md/ 

Menopause Society - Visit for helpful resources

https://menopause.org/ 

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 02 - Let’s Talk Menopause: Fact vs. Fiction https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-1-fact-vs  

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 18 - Your Algorithm Thinks You Need Fixing https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/your-algorithm-thinks-you-need-fixing  

Just Jenn - 5 Silent Menopause Symptoms Women Ignore https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/5-silent-menopause-symptoms-women 

Just Jenn - You’re Not the Only One Googling This at 2AM  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/youre-not-the-only-one-googling-this 

Just Jenn - Menopause Resource For When You’re Up at 2 AM Tonight https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/menopause-resources-for-when-youre 

Just Jenn - Stuffed Sausage, Dressing Rooms, and the Midlife Muscle Plan https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/stuffed-sausage-dressing-rooms-and 

Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Perimenopause - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/perimenopause/ 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/

Today we’re talking about perimenopause… also known as “Why do I feel like this and why has no one warned me?”

This episode is for you. We’re answering all the questions. What common symptoms to watch out for, hormone cycles for women in their 30s and 40s, how family planning shifts, and strategies to communicate these changes with your healthcare providers. 

Today’s guest is Dr. Molly Strong, Chief of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Hancock Health, returning to the podcast to chat about all things perimenopause. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- What is perimenopause

- Communication tips to talk to your provider

- Common symptoms and hormone shifts

- How to prepare for perimenopause

Episode Timestamps

[0:53] - Topic Intro - Perimenopause

[3:13] - Guest Interview with Dr. Molly Strong, Chief of Obstetrics/Gynecology

[28:51] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Learn more about Dr. Molly Strong

https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/molly-strong-md/ 

OB/GYN at Hancock Health 

https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/obgyn-pelvic-health/ 

Menopause Society - Visit for helpful resources

https://menopause.org/ 

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 02 - Let’s Talk Menopause: Fact vs. Fiction https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-1-fact-vs   

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 03 - Let’s Talk Menopause: MHT https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-2-menopause 

Just Jenn - Six Months Without a Period.. And Then BAM https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/six-months-without-a-period-and-then 

Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Perimenopause - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/perimenopause/ 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/

Constipation, hemorrhoids, colons, yep we’re going there. 

Today’s guest is Dr. Michelle Kitsis, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about butts and the importance of colonoscopy screenings. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- Common causes and symptoms for constipation and hemorrhoids

- The importance of hydration 

- Colonoscopy Screenings

- Common symptoms and anxieties related to our butts

Episode Timestamps

[1:20] - Topic Intro - Colon Stuff

[4:21] - Guest Interview with Dr. Michelle Kitsis

[43:43] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Learn more about Michelle Kitsis, MD

https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/michelle-kitsis-md/ 

General Surgery at Hancock Health 

https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/ 

Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/ 

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 08 - Preventative Health Isn’t About Being Perfect https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/preventative-health-isnt-about-being  

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about 

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 18 - Conditions Women Put Off for Too Long https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/conditions-women-put-off-for-too 

Just Jenn - Season 03 Episode 25 - What Actually Are Hernias and Gallstones? https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/what-actually-are-hernias-and-gallstones 

Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI 

Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s 

Hancock Health Blog - 10 Reasons to Schedule Your Colonsoscopy Now https://www.hancockhealth.org/2022/02/10-reasons-to-schedule-your-colonoscopy-now/ 

Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Minimally Invasive Surgery - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/minimally-invasive-surgery/ 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/

We spend a lot of time talking about the decision to have surgery, but we often skip over the after part. But healing and recovery is a critical component, and oftentimes individuals are surprised at the exhaustion and time it requires to bounce back to a new ‘ normal.’

Today’s guest is Dr. Amelie Medley, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about what happens to our bodies emotionally and physiologically during surgery recovery. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- How the body recovers post-surgery

- Physical and mental symptoms to keep an eye on during recovery

- Ways to rest and ask for help

Episode Timestamps

[0:51] - Topic Intro - Recovery time after surgery

[5:26] - Guest Interview with Dr. Amelie Medley

[23:05] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Learn more about Dr. Amelie Medley 

https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/amelie-medley-md/ 

Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/ 

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about 

Just Jenn - Season 01 - Episode 03 - The Symptoms You Shouoldn’t Ignore - One Woman’s Story  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-symptom-you-shouldnt-ignore-one 

Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI 

Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s 

Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Minimally Invasive Surgery - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/minimally-invasive-surgery/ 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ 

We spend a lot of time talking about the decision to have surgery, but we often skip over the after part. But healing and recovery is a critical component, and oftentimes individuals are surprised at the exhaustion and time it requires to bounce back to a new ‘ normal.’

Today’s guest is Dr. Amelie Medley, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about what happens to our bodies emotionally and physiologically during surgery recovery. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- How the body recovers post-surgery

- Physical and mental symptoms to keep an eye on during recovery

- Ways to rest and ask for help

Episode Timestamps

[0:51] - Topic Intro - Recovery time after surgery

[5:26] - Guest Interview with Dr. Amelie Medley

[23:05] - Final Thoughts

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Learn more about Dr. Amelie Medley 

https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/amelie-medley-md/ 

Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/ 

Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about 

Just Jenn - Season 01 - Episode 03 - The Symptoms You Shouoldn’t Ignore - One Woman’s Story  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-symptom-you-shouldnt-ignore-one 

Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI 

Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s 

Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Minimally Invasive Surgery - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/minimally-invasive-surgery/ 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ 

Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were. 

It was how connected they all were.

As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- Season 2 Topic Recap

- The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry

- The Chaos of Summer

- Tips for Speaking Up

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn

https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/ 

Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack

https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ 

Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were. 

It was how connected they all were.

As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard. 

Specifically this episode highlights: 

- Season 2 Topic Recap

- The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry

- The Chaos of Summer

- Tips for Speaking Up

MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES 

Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn

https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/ 

Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack

https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real 

Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/