In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice welcomes renowned nutrition expert and health strategist Sarah Wragge, Founder and Chief Nutritionist of Sarah Wragge Wellness. They’re joined by Marlien Rentmeester, a fashion editor and longtime client of SWW. Sarah shares her journey from struggling with severe gut issues and inflammation to transforming her health through holistic nutrition. She discusses the development of her 10-step method that educates clients on how to burn fat, conquer cravings, and maintain endless energy. Sarah delves into common misconceptions about nutrition and exercise, including the role of cortisol in burning fat, why high-intensity workouts might keep you from losing weight, and the sugar addiction that is wreaking havoc on our bodies and minds. She provides practical advice for balancing blood sugar, managing stress and sleep, and sustaining long-term health changes. Tune in to discover actionable insights to help you on your path to better health.

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Why is it that women are almost twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and what are the greatest risk factors associated with developing dementia? Today on SHE MD, Mary Alice and Dr. Aliabadi team up with Dr. Kellyann Niotis to explore what women can do to prevent cognitive decline.

Dr. Kellyann Niotis is one of the world's only preventative neurologists, specializing in personalized risk reduction for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.

In this episode, Dr. Niotis delves into known contributors to dementia and outlines her non-negotiable principles for maintaining brain health. Dr. Niotis walks our hosts through the way hormone fluctuations during menopause play a role in neurodegeneration and the critical health markers that signal red flags for neurologists. A strong advocate of the idea that "your genes are not your destiny," Dr. Niotis offers a wealth of research-backed advice and preventative measures to combat brain disease.

Dr. Niotis highlights specific risks associated with the APOE4 gene and addresses common questions about brain disease, hormone replacement therapy, alcohol consumption, over-the-counter sleep aids, and even the role of the Herpes Simplex Virus in neuroinflammation. Tune in for the essential tools women need to protect themselves against cognitive decline.

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In this episode, actress, activist, and author Olivia Munn gives a heart-wrenching account of her experience undergoing a double mastectomy for breast cancer just one year after giving birth to her son, whom she shares with partner John Mulaney.

In 2023, Olivia Munn started the year with a routine mammogram and genetic testing for 90 cancer genes. Despite negative results, Dr. Aliabadi, who delivered Olivia’s baby, calculated Olivia’s lifetime risk of breast cancer to be high and encouraged additional testing. This further assessment ultimately saved Olivia’s life.

Two months after her negative mammogram, Olivia was diagnosed with luminal B, an aggressive form of cancer in both breasts.

Dr. Aliabadi, who similarly had a double mastectomy and breast cancer that was initially missed, explains how Olivia’s cancer alluded initial testing. The conversation turns to Olivia’s determination to live for her young child, the aftermath of being extremely candid about her cancer battle online, and the armor needed to face the unimaginable.

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Can oral sex lead to throat cancer? Can I take Ozempic while pregnant? Does birth control lead to weight gain?

Welcome to the very first "Ask Dr. A" episode! Join Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice as they answer listener questions and offer valuable insights on a wide range of health topics. Dr. A sheds light on everything from HPV, how Ozempic can be an effective way to combat weight gain, and the factors that can lead to fertility struggles.

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Have you ever wondered why diets don't work? We're sitting down with sought-after nutrition therapist Elyse Resch, co-author of the acclaimed bestseller Intuitive Eating, and the nutritionist who cured Mary Alice's relationship with food to discuss the science and psychology behind the Intuitive Eating method. We'll break down why diets don’t work and how reconnecting with our inner wisdom is the key to a healthy relationship with food.

In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice and Elyse Resch discuss deprivation and eating disorders, including orthorexia, an unhealthy obsession with eating “healthily,” going on to challenge the emotional components that drive us to see food in the binary of good or bad. Resch highlights the concept of food habituation, suggesting that regularly eating previously forbidden foods can reduce their power over you. The conversation turns to how children are influenced by their parents’ food choices and the best way to keep kids healthy without projecting or shaming.

With over four decades of experience, Resch advocates that you can be healthy at any size and stresses that trusting your body and giving yourself permission to eat will lead to intuitive balance.

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Tiffany Haddish is one of the greatest comedians of our time, known for her standout performances in movies like Haunted Mansion and Girls Trip. Behind the razor-sharp wit that brings joy to so many, Tiffany has battled both physical and emotional pain behind the scenes. In an emotional interview with SHE MD, Tiffany discloses her struggle with endometriosis, revealing how her condition went undiagnosed for years and ultimately led to eight miscarriages. Speaking to Dr. Aliabadi, the doctor who finally put a name to her pain, Tiffany can’t hold back her emotions as she shares her hope to one day have a baby. Tiffany has Dr. A and Mary Alice laughing and crying as she goes on to dish about working alongside Danny Divito, her foray into beekeeping, and everything she’s looking for in a man… in explicit detail! Tiffany tells of the heartbreak she experienced growing up in the foster care system, separated from her mother and siblings, and how comedy saved her life. You won't want to miss this incredible conversation on SHE MD!

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Khloé Kardashian opens up about surrogacy in this candid interview with SHE MD. After years of caring for the Kardashian family and delivering their babies, Dr. Aliabadi has a special bond with the Kardashians, who were the first to affectionately nickname her “Dr. A.” In this episode, Khloé and Dr. A recount the intimate birth stories of Khloé’s two children, True and Tatum. Khloé shares her truth about the surrogacy process and gets real about the struggles she experienced during the birth of her son. Dr. A sheds light on the taboo realities of bonding with a newborn, whether that child is born via surrogate or not. Khloé sets the record straight about the great father Tristan is to her kids and the incredible bond she has with her children today. Khloé opens up about dating, taking the time to heal, and breaking old patterns, all while expressing deep appreciation for her family and the people in her life who support her as she approaches forty.

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Dr. Elizabeth Comen has dedicated her medical career to saving the lives of women. She’s a Memorial Sloan Kettering oncologist, a medical historian, and the author of “All in Her Head — The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why it Matters Today.”

In this episode, Mary Alice and Dr. Aliabadi get a crash course in the problematic history that has shaped women’s healthcare, from the catch-all-diagnosis of hysteria that persisted into the early 20th century to the “bikini medicine” keeping women’s healthcare limited today. Dr. Comen dives into the shift from midwifery to gynecology, as women healers became scrutinized for witchcraft and men paved the way for modern obstetrics. She shares findings from her extensive research, including how the desire to control women’s sexuality historically led to outrageous medical beliefs like the idea that scoliosis was caused by masturbation. Dr. Comen and Dr. Aliabadi discuss gender bias as it pertains to female physicians and feminine nurturing in medicine, and the shame they observe in patients who aren’t comfortable sharing symptoms and apologize for natural bodily responses, even in their final moments.

Women’s issues in medicine are typically underfunded, under-researched, and often misdiagnosed. Dr. Comen discusses the root cause of societal stigmas and lingering ignorance that shape women’s healthcare and our relationships with our own bodies. Don’t miss this fascinating episode of SHE MD.

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In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice sits down with THE celebrity baby nurse, Nanny Connie, who shares all her tips for bringing home a new baby. Nanny Connie gives her expert advice on bringing home a baby from the hospital and give us a peek into the lives of her celebrity clients. 

As one of the most in-demand baby nurses for many Hollywood celebs, Nanny Connie has worked with Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, Amal and George Clooney, and Brooke Shields, just to name a few!

She shares what it was like for Jessica Biel to deal with the paparazzi as a new parent, how Matt Damon supported his wife on her breastfeeding journey, and how she helped Brooke Shields with her second child. Nanny Connie and Mary Alice break down everything you need to know about the fourth trimester, from how she preps a house for a new baby to partnership in parenting, pacifiers, sleep training, post-partum depression, and so much more. You don’t want to miss it!

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It took singer, actress, and producer, Toni Braxton ten years to get a lupus diagnosis. In this episode of SHE MD, Toni Braxton shares her story alongside her rheumatologist, Dr. Daniel Wallace, one of the world’s leading authorities on lupus. This episode dives deep into Braxton’s personal experiences with lupus, including passing out during a performance and overhearing her surgeons debate the necessity of bypass surgery while under twilight. Despite being advised to conceal her condition, Toni now advocates for lupus awareness, an often invisible illness that disproportionately affects women, and is frequently misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. Braxton also touches on personal milestones, including being discovered as a singer at a gas station at age twenty-two, and her upcoming residency in Vegas with Cedric the Entertainer.

Dr. Daniel Wallace and Dr. A explore the complex interplay between lupus and pregnancy, emphasizing the critical goal of supporting lupus patients through their first trimester and addressing the reproductive issues linked to autoimmune diseases. This episode not only sheds light on Toni Braxton's personal battle with lupus but also educates and empowers others dealing with similar challenges, offering hope and understanding for those navigating the complexities of this autoimmune disease.

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