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Today, I have an incredibly special guest joining us! Now, before I tell you all about her, you must do yourself a favor and make it a priority to listen to the entire 50 minutes. If you can’t do it all at once, be sure that you make the time to finish the episode! My guest today is Dr. Stephanie McClellan.

Dr. McClellan has a 30+ year career as a practicing, board certified OBGYN advocating and caring for the needs of women while integrating the world of research and academia with frontline care delivery.

Trained at the University of Southern California, she quickly began creating innovative care models for women as she founded the Doctor’s Office for Women in Orange County, CA in 1987.  Dr. McClellan practiced in this setting for 17 years, before starting another private practice bearing her name in 2004. 

As a result of the success of the Doctor’s Office for Women model, she collaborated with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA to design and develop a premier women's healthcare program.

Her evolving interest in good health and vibrant aging led to co-authoring a book on the science and clinic effects of chronic stress published by Simon & Schuster called “So Stressed: The Ultimate Stress Relief Plan for Women”. 

Recently Dr. McClellan served as the Chief Medical Officer of Tia, and the first practicing OB/GYN at Tia's NYC Clinic — an outpatient gynecology, primary care and wellness practice.

Following Tia she served as Co-Founder and CMO for another growing tech-driven, women’s health start-up, Plenish.

Dr. McClellan continues to see patients in her private practice, while serving as a consultant and Medical Advisor for companies across the country.  She is sought-after on both the speaking and consulting circuits for her expertise in women’s health, hormone therapy and menopause. And, last but not least, she is my very own gynecologist! You are going to learn so much and also be very surprised by some of what she has to say!