This heartfelt episode kicks off with Dr. Lisa Newman and Dr. Sharon, both having lost a sister to breast cancer. Dr. Newman shares details about her life saving research on genetics and aggressive breast cancers. She explains the disparities in breast cancer rates, especially for Black women and how certain breast cancers can be tied to ancestry. Plus, Dr. Newman shares some of today’s state of the art options for high risk breast cancer treatments, screening recommendations, and underlines the importance of continuing research in the field. Do you have health questions? Submit them here!

Dr. Lisa Newman is one of the leading voices in breast cancer, the chief of the section of breast surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine. She has been awarded for her work in oncology and was the surgical oncologist who performed Katie Couric’s lumpectomy.

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Production Assistance by Camila Thur de Koos and CJ Archerd.

Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.

Resources:

https://www.bcrf.org/

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer.html

https://tnbcfoundation.org/

https://www.komen.org/

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Obesity is on the rise worldwide, and over 100 million Americans live with obesity. Dr. Fatima explains how obesity is more than just calories in and calories out issue and how it can lead to a large number of other health risks. Dr. Fatima and Dr. Sharon discuss what causes obesity outside of food and who is most at risk. Plus, Dr. Fatima shares what taking GLP-1’s for weight loss should really look like. Do you have health questions? Submit them here!

Dr. Fatima Stanford, is an Obesity Medicine Physician, Internist, Pediatrician, and Scientist. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Obesity Medicine Physician Scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center. She is one of the most highly cited obesity medicine physician-scientists with over 170 peer-reviewed publications, meaning that her peers cite her research work more than any other in her field. She’s been featured in 60 Minutes, Oprah, ABC News, and more. 

Resources:

Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford

Mass General Hospital

New Definitions and Criteria for Obesity

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Award winning stand-up comedian Tig Notaro takes a look back at the events surrounding her invasive breast cancer diagnosis and how she took it on stage for a night of raw vulnerability. Tig and Dr. Sharon discuss the ever changing responsibilities of being a cancer survivor, the desire to destigmatize end of life conversations and a new documentary Tig executive produced. Come See Me in the Good Light explores poet laureate Andrea Gibson's incurable ovarian cancer diagnosis and how she experiences it with humor, grace, and gut punching poetry. Come See Me in the Good Light premieres on Apple TV November 14th.

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Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and radio contributor. Rolling Stone named her one of the "50 best stand-up comics of all time." Notaro hosts the critically acclaimed advice podcast, HANDSOME with friends Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin. She is also the author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, I’M JUST A PERSON. Additionally, Tig produced the documentary COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT, which won the Festival Favorite award at Sundance in 2025 and is set to premiere November 14th on Apple TV.

This episode is lovingly dedicated to Suzy Hartmann Laval.

Resources:

Come See Me in the Good Light Documentary

Tig Nation

Andrea Gibson

Cancer.org

End of Life Planning

Handsome podcast

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A doctor and a news anchor walk into a bar...and discuss the benefits of life after menopause?

Menopause can feel like the final stage of your life between brain fog, hot flashes and feeling like society is ready to write you off. But for many women, it's the beginning of the next act! Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Dr. Sharon to talk about how they both navigated their midlife career changes after entering menopause. Tamsen and Dr. Sharon talk about how willpower alone can't stop menopausal symptoms, how to discuss menopause with the men in your life, and how HRT helped Tamsen move forward in this new phase of her life. Do you have health questions? Submit them here.

Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer of the globally recognized menopause documentary The (M) Factor, and the New York Times bestselling author of How To Menopause. As the host of The Tamsen Show podcast and founder of Tamsen Fadal Media, she leads national conversations around midlife, menopause, and reinvention, reaching over 4 million across platforms. As a trusted media voice and keynote speaker, she advises global companies on women’s health equity and workplace wellness. She is also an investor in wellness brands and serves on the Board of Advisors for Let’s Talk Menopause.

Resources:

For more about Tamsen's work, visit her website.

Watch M Factor documentary here.

The Men's Guide to Understanding Menopause.

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Within a week of the TV series Community being cancelled, a show she co-starred in, actress Yvette Nicole Brown immediately dived into caring for her father who had Alzheimer’s. In this episode, Yvette shares personal details of caregiving for her dad for almost a decade. Yvette peels back the layers of emotional challenges that come with caregiving and touches on the current caregiving crisis in America. Dr. Sharon notes the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia plus gives insights on Alzheimer symptoms. 7 million people in America live with Alzheimer's. 12 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

The number of caregivers in America has increased by 45 percent (nearly 20 million more) within the last decade.

Yvette Nicole Brown is an American actress, activist, and caregiver from Cleveland, Ohio. She's known for her roles as Shirley Bennett on Community, Dani in the CBS reboot of The Odd Couple, and Dina Rose on The Mayor. Her podcast Squeezed returns for another season to spotlight caregivers across the country, sharing their real-life experiences, challenges, and joys of caregiving.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have questions? Submit them here.

Resources:

https://www.care.com/

https://caringacross.org/

https://www.aplaceformom.com/

https://www.alz.org/

https://lemonadamedia.com/show/squeezed/

https://mptf.com/

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Did you know there are over 30 symptoms attributed to menopause? CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates shares personal experiences: almost dying giving birth, her early menopause, and how she handled hot flashes on air. Dr. Sharon shares symptoms, warning signs and recommendations on how to get help. Plus the two discuss Laura’s health improvements due to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have questions? Submit them here.

Laura Coates is CNN’s chief legal analyst and anchor of Laura Coates Live. Coates’ significant experience as a prosecutor helps news viewers to truly understand what’s going on. Emmy nominated, as well as having a prominent role in major news moments, including the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the January 6th hearings and the two impeachment hearings of President Donald Trump, Coates also routinely covers high-profile criminal prosecutions. She’s authored two books, You Have the Right: A Constitutional Guide to Policing the Police and New York Times bestseller Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight For Fairness.

Resources:

CNN's Laura Coates

https://www.lauracoates.com/

FDA Expert 2025 Panel: Menopause and HRT

Society for Women's Health Research: Menopause

A Citizen's Guide to Menopause Advocacy

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Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.

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Welcome to The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon! Did you know the word hysteria comes from the Greek word hystera, meaning uterus? On this episode, Dr. Karen Tang and Dr. Sharon chat about the history and evolution of Obstetrics Gynecology, unpack the subspecialties, and discuss the myth of the "wandering womb". Plus, Dr. Tang shares experiences patients may have on the operating table, surgical options for reproductive health, and why you may want a minimally invasive surgery for gynecologic conditions. 

Board Certified OBGYN and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, Dr. Karen Tang, reaches millions of people every month through her educational videos on TikTok and IG. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Tang specializes in endometriosis, fibroids, chronic pelvic pain, menopause, and gender-affirming care. She is the founder of Thrive Gynecology in Philadelphia, where she provides expert care to patients nationwide. Have more questions? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Submit them to us here.

Resources:

https://aagl.org/

https://karentangmd.com/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195790756-it-s-not-hysteria

https://www.cedars-sinai.org/discoveries/unearthing-inequalities-in-minimally-invasive-obgyn-surgery.html

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Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.

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When former Teen Vogue editor and journalist Elaine Welteroth first became pregnant, she imagined the birth she saw depicted in television and movies–joyful, safe and supportive. But after eight different doctor visits and no luck finding the right type of care, Elaine pivoted to midwifery where she found the comfort and support she was seeking. She joins Dr. Sharon Malone to share her birthing journey, how she's working to make birth joyful again, and how her new non-profit, birthFUND, is helping families get access to life-saving midwifery care. 

Elaine Welteroth is an award-winning journalist, NYT bestselling author, and founder of birthFUND. Elaine was named one of TIME’s 2025 Closers, recognized for her work helping to close the racial equity gap. In April 2024, Elaine launched birthFUND, a movement for maternal health committed to expanding access to safe and affirming birth care across the country. Alongside founding funders such as Serena Williams, Kelly Rowland, and Karlie Kloss and corporate partners such as SoFi, Pampers, and BabyList, birthFUND has raised over $3 million for families seeking midwives while raising awareness and challenging the way the United States approaches maternal healthcare. Elaine is a mom of two living with her husband in L.A.

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Resources:

birthFUND

Kindred Space LA

Historical Significance of Doulas and Midwives

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Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.

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Our first two episodes of The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon premiere Monday, October 6th, and we can’t wait for you to listen! Airing every Monday on YT and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Where women take back the conversation on health. No sugarcoating. No waiting rooms. Just the truth, finally. 

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