Janie and Dr. Ellen welcome writer Diana Metzger on the podcast for a candid conversation about the realities of pregnancy morning sickness, episiotomy, pain meds, foot swelling, weight gain, and more. But does the prize at the end make it all worthwhile? Will Janie be recruited to Team Pregnancy? Listen to find out. Plus listener questions on IUDs, anti-diarrheal medication (and the strain its putting on at least one relationship), and more! Also Janie coins a catchphrase that may very well become a rallying cry for women everywhere. JBT! #JBT

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Janie and Dr. Ellen Stolar GET INTO the horrors of dating and the hypocrisies of body image with Janies BFF, singer-songwriter Matt Palmer (@MattPalmerMusic). Bad dates (and relationships) are dished about, including the time that Janie was provided a list of things to change about herself (like, an actual written list). Body image is broken down. Why isn't male makeup the norm? Is body image different for straight men vs. gay men? Plus, listener voicemails and questions on the mechanics of pooping and blowjob risk factors, and EVERYTHING you need to know about vaginal rejuvenation, super strains of gonorrhea, and anorectal angles. And finally the Stolars introduce a new segment, The Prescription, recommending life practices for improving your general wellness. This weeks recommendations? Listen to find out!!!

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Janie and Dr. Ellen Stolar welcome special guest, VA pharmacist Kevin, to discuss the misconceptions and realities of being a hospital pharmacist, covering everything from the prevalence of pain medication and opiate prescriptions to physical altercations with patients. Plus Ellen offers her own story of a waiting room altercation involving a big bowl of cereal and Fox News. The Stolars also take listener questions about the Squatty Potty, itchy ears, healthcare access, and more!

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Comedian Liza Dye joins Janie and Dr. Ellen Stolar to discuss the harrowing injury she suffered in 2014 after being struck by a subway car in New York City, and the long, winding road that she has traveled through the American healthcare industry ever since. From her 76 day hospital stay in the wake of her injury to the generosity of the comedy community to the daily struggles of living with a disability, Liza gives a candid, hilarious, and unforgettable account of her experiences. Plus, Wikifeet; diet soda; a definitive ruling on hand sanitizer; soylent shoutouts; surviving the minefield of public restrooms; and more!!!

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What do med school and drama school have in common? Dr. Ellen and Janie Stolar welcome Standardized Patient Trainer Sam Wilkes onto the podcast to give a behind the scenes look at the use of performance and role playing in medical school curriculum. Sam discusses the challenges of training actors to act like real patients and training doctors to act like real people, leading to a compelling conversation about empathy in the medical profession, and leading Dr. Ellen to discuss her own experiences with standardized patients, including a former Rock of Love contestant. The Stolar Sisters debunk the myth of menstruation and shark attacks, address hysteria about pre-workout rituals, and answer listener questions about Lyme disease, Nexplanon, and butt bleeding.

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Janie and Dr. Ellen Stolar are joined by licensed acupuncturist and eastern medicine practitioner, Tori Amoscato, L. Ac. They discuss acupuncture, the poetry of Chinese medicine, juice cleanses, and decoding the tongue, as well as answering listener submitted questions about orgasms, vaginas, and finding the right doctor. Plus, Dr. Ellen debunks a common flu myth.

Tori Amoscato, L. Ac. works in the Los Angeles area. You can find her online at http://larkacu.com and https://backbenders.com/tori.

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