Periods are taboo! Despite the fact that half of the world’s population experience them. This taboo has led to countless myths around the topic. “The internet’s gynecologist” Dr. Jen Gunter is here to usher in a new era where people understand – and can advocate for – what they need as their body changes each cycle.
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Do you really know your breast cancer risk? Many women think they do – trusting family history, regular checkups, and mammograms to keep them safe. But what if these measures leave dangerous blind spots, leading to later, more aggressive diagnoses? Today's episode is a powerful w ... Show More
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Jul 3
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In this groundbreaking episode, Jonathan, Tim, and guest researcher Professor Quirijn de Mast explore a landmark clinical trial conducted in partnership with Tanzanian scientists and community members at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Published in Nature Medicin ... Show More
59m 50s
May 2024
How to Balance Your Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Menopause
Today, a top menopause doctor is here to give you the science and facts on menopause and hormone replacement therapy that your doctor isn’t telling you.This episode is a must listen because you’ll learn EXACTLY what to do to feel like yourself again.Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, is known a ... Show More
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Jul 2023
From PMS to Menopause: How to Hack Your Hormones and Use Science to Lose Weight, Sleep Better and Get Your Mojo Back
In this episode, double-board certified Dr. Amy Shah is here to explain the science of hormones, how they impact a woman's body, and more importantly, what you can do about it. If you’re tired of PMS, bloating, mood swings, hot flashes, the belly "bread basket," or the brain fog ... Show More
1h 3m
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Menopause: What to Know, What to Ask & What to Do – Mary Claire Haver, M.D. : 1015
IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… board-certified OB/GYN and “menopause warrior” Mary Claire Haver, M.D., joins the show to give women a toolkit to manage what comes before, during and after menopause.She explains the science of women’s hormones, physiology and brain during ... Show More
56m 16s
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Dr. Sara Gottfried: How to Optimize Female Hormone Health for Vitality & Longevity
My guest is Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynecologist and clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine & nutritional sciences at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Gottfried specializes in hormone health, vitality and longevity using precision/pe ... Show More
2h 30m
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Empowerment during menopause with Dr. Cari Schaefer
Today’s episode is with Dr. Cari Schaefer, who is a (Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine), who stands at the forefront of menopausal wellness as the founder of Your Menopause Midwife. With over 23 years of experience as a women's healthcare provider, lecturer, teacher in h ... Show More
58m 36s
Apr 2023
Is This Normal: Periods, Hormones, and Libido OH MY, with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Enter the shame-free zone to discover what “normal” looks and feels like for your body!
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Connect with Dr Brighten Instagram @drjolenebrighten
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70. Women’s Hormones, PCOS, & Menopause - with Dr. Felice Gersh #WellnessWednesdays
Dr. Felice Gersh is a board-certified OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine practitioner. She taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years, and she is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. She dives deep into P ... Show More
1h 18m
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90. Menopause: What We Deserve to Know with Dr. Jen Gunter
1. Hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, and the less common, frequently-missed symptoms of menopause. 2. A strategy and script for how to talk to your doctor without being dismissed.3. The lies and truth about menopause hormone therapy.4. Why our cultur ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2023
Understanding our periods, phases, PMS and more
✨Happy PCOS Awareness Month! ✨
Period health and knowledge is really empowering. It’s a great way to become in tune with our bodies and support our bodies instead of fighting it. Unfortunately, periods are considered a taboo subject but I want to change that!
In this episode I c ... Show More
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