On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Sara Ionescu to discuss everything you need to know about the critical connection between midlife and movement for women's health! Dr. Ionescu is a family physician and movement coach, and during this conversation she shares her expertise n overcoming the "all or nothing" mindset towards exercise. Learn how any consistent movement, no matter how small, contributes significantly to both physical and mental well-being during perimenopause and menopause. Get the skinny on intelligent movement, somatic awareness, the importance of pelvic floor health. This episode is chalk full of tips, tricks, and approaches to take before, during, and after preganncy, menopause, and those moments in midlife where we might not feel like we're at our most fit. So tune in and find out how and why movement is such an important component for long-term health and intimacy!

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On this very special episode, Dr. Sadaf sits down with her son, Zaayan, for an honest discussion about women's health, menopause, and what it means to raise children who are sex positive. Learn how Dr. Sadaf approaches speaking about these various topics with her sons, how Zaayan reacted and learned from his OBGYN mother's work, and how they jumped over the hurdles of these often taboo subjects, together as a family. It is an amazing conversation between mother and son, that just may give you insight into how we can responsibly and maturely discuss these various issues in women's health with our kids.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Chhaya Makhija to discuss everything you need to know about metabolic health, as well as the particular risk factors that South Asian women face. Dr. Makhija is a triple board-certified endocrinologist and during this discussion, she shares her expertise on metabolic health and how it can affect sexuality, and what impact there can be on menopause. Tune in to get the basics on cardiometabolic risk factors and learn how we can mitigate these high rates and stigmans by strengthening our bodies, and empowering ourselves and each other!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes the amazing Dr. Tami Rowen to talk about everything you need to know when it comes to sex, aging, and hormones! Dr. Rowen is a highly distinguished obstetrician and gynecologist at UCSF, and during this discussion, she shares her expertise on everything from the impact that declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone has our bodies and minds, to the latest evidence-based insights on menopausal hormone therapy. So whether you are looking to find out more about the intricate differences between progesterone and progestins or what researchers are aiming towards when it comes to the future of women's sexual medicine, you will learn A LOT on this episode. Enjoy!

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Topics: hormones, menopause, perimenopause, women's health, sexual medicine, aging, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, libido, mood changes, hormone therapy, WHI study, sexual health, hot flashes, anxiety, depression, vaginal health

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf is joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer for a discussion on everything you need to know about stigmas. Dr. Schofer is a pediatrician, a former Navy captain, and a lifestyle physician and during this conversation, she shares her expertise on a litany of topics, including weight stigma, sex stigma, and how generational stigma can affect how we raise our children. Not only does this episode dive into the stigmas surrounding sexual health, but Dr. Sadaf and Dr. Schofer also get into the weeds on body image issues, diet culture and how we are stigmatized about weight from a young age. Learn all about these issues and how we might want to approach them at their root in order to break unhealthy generational patterns.

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons for a discussion on everything you need to know about gynecology, agency, and sexual health. Dr. Ojo-Carons is a Cosmetic Gynecological Surgeon and during this conversation, she and Dr. Sadaf share their expertise on various sexual health issues regarding physical and mental well-being. Tune in as they dive into topics such as then history of stigmas and shame surrounding women's sexual health, the importance of sexual health agency, how we've "normalized" pain, and so much more!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf continues her essential deep dive into vulvar health issues with a focused look at Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis (DIV). Learn all about this rare, yet profoundly impactful chronic inflammatory condition, often misdiagnosed as common infections like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. Dr. Sadaf goes over everything DIV, from the debilitating symptoms, its association with erosive lichen planus and the significant havoc it wreaks on patients' lives and self-esteem. This close look at DIV also includes an explanation of how it is diagnosed and what treatments are used in an effort to eventually restore comfort, hope, and a return to intimacy!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf continues her focus on essential vulvar health diving into everything you need to know about lichen planus. With this close look at lichen planus, Dr. Sadaf demystifies this often-misunderstood autoimmune skin condition affecting the vulva, vagina, and other mucous membranes. Also, hear a detailed case study Dr. Sadaf experienced with a patient of hers as she highlights what happened from the identifying of the complex symptoms of lichen planus, diagnosing the condition, and then treating it with a multi-faceted approach. This is another jam packed episode with crucial insights, anecdotes, and information on the essentials of vulvar, vaginal, and sexual health!

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On this episode taken from a special live webinar, Dr. Sadaf speaks with Toby Amidor, a best-selling cookbook author, spokesperson, speaker, and recipe developer, to discuss everything you need to know about midlife nutrition. From the top of the menu to the bottom, Toby lends her expertise on common myths on what we can eat, what we should eat, and what affects our dietary choices have during perimenopause and menopause. In this webinar, Dr. Sadaf and Toby go over common myths surrounding ultra-processed foods, supplements, and dietary restrictions, while also discussing optimal protein intake for muscle mass, essential nutrients for bone health, and so much more!

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On this episode, Dr. Sadaf sits down for a special focus on the autoimmune-driven chronic inflammatory condition known as lichen sclerosis. Dr. Sadaf shares some insightful anecdotes on how she has encountered this problematic condition for the vulva as a practitioner. Get a break down of all the common symptoms: pain, itching, burning, and scarring of the genital skin, plus Dr. Sadaf discusses, in detail, how lichen sclerosis is diagnosed, managed, and treated.

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