Welcome to a special episode of Beyond the Paper Gown. Dr. Krockover takes you to the Roche campus in Basel, Switzerland, where the FemTechnology Summit unfolded, uniting global minds for profound discussions. This episode features two remarkable guests: Oriana Kraft, the visionary behind FemTechnology, and Stephanie Sassman, Global Strategy Lead for Roche Women's Health Initiatives. Discover how this summit is propelling innovative solutions, spotlighting the collective power of collaboration, and advocating for change in women's health. They also talk about the importance of female leadership, how Roche’s focus on women’s health supports innovative solutions and how a small nonprofit came to bring together a global community to consider women’s health issues. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health.

Discover the world of women’s eye health on Beyond the Paper Gown. Join Mitzi Krockover, MD and leading ophthalmologist, Ashley Brissette, MD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital and  founder of Daily Practice eye care company,  as they discuss common eye problems women may face. Gain insights into why women are more susceptible to vision loss and learn about the importance of regular eye exams. They even discuss makeup do’s and don’ts, lash growth products and the latest  information on vision surgery.   Don't miss out on valuable insights (all puns intended!) to help maintain your vision. Tune in now! Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health.

In this eye-opening podcast, we talk with social entrepreneur, Soumya Dabriwal, Co-Founder, Project Baala, about the harsh realities faced by young girls and women in India and Africa when it comes to menstruation. Soumya shares how, during her time volunteering in these countries, she discovered that many girls were missing school for several days each month because they lacked access to menstrual hygiene products. In some cases, they were even forced to use unsanitary options that could lead to infection or worse. This shocking revelation inspired the creation of Project Balaa, which aims to provide sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions to over 500,000 women in developing and underdeveloped communities. Tune in to this podcast to hear how Soumya and her team are making a real difference in the lives of women who face such difficulties every day. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health. Show Notes: Project Baala

Welcome to part two of our conversation with Mary O'Connor, MD, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Vori Health; co-author of Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Better Health. In this episode, we delve deeper into musculoskeletal health challenges and women, and how Vori Health's team approach is transforming the delivery of healthcare. Dr. O'Connor shares her insights on when to consult an orthopedic surgeon versus a primary care physician, the over-utilization of advanced imaging and surgery, and the importance of a biopsychosocial approach to care. Join us as we explore a new and innovative way to address problems of the musculoskeletal system. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health. Show Notes: Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health Movement is Life Caucus Vori Health

There are differences between males and females with respect to our muscles, joints and bones.  Knowing this can help you avoid pain and discomfort. You won't want to miss this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown! Dr. Mitzi Krockover sits down with Mary O'Connor, MD, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Vori Health; co-author of "Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Better Health", to discuss the differences in musculoskeletal health between men and women and how to prevent and treat common issues as well as how –and from whom–to get care when you need it. Plus, Dr. O'Connor shares insights from her co-authored book, Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Better Health which offers practical tips for maintaining optimal health. So, tune in to this engaging and informative conversation and take the first step towards better musculoskeletal health! Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health. Show Notes: Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health Movement is Life Caucus Vori Health

Welcome to Stress 101! In this episode, we'll discuss what stress is, how it affects our physical and mental health, and ways to manage it. We'll explore the "flight or fight" response, the impact of stress hormones on our bodies, and how chronic stress can lead to long-term health problems. Tune in to learn practical tips for reducing stress and improving your overall health. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health. Show Notes: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or call 988 National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 800.799.SAFE (7233)

Welcome to Beyond the Paper Gown, where we go beyond the surface level of healthcare and explore the issues that impact patients and providers alike. In this episode, we'll be discussing the all too common issue of patients feeling unheard and dismissed by their doctors as well as what we can do to get the care we need. Our guest, Angela Marshall, MD, FACP, is a practicing physician and author of the book, Dismissed: Tackling the Biases That Undermine our Health Care. She provides insights on why patients may feel dismissed and specific ways to can advocate to get the care you need. We'll also dive into the health consequences of patients dismissing the healthcare system and how we can all work together for better health outcomes. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health.

In this episode of Beyond the Paper gown, we’re joined by renowned dermatologist Dr. Monica K. Li to discuss the latest advancements in cosmetic dermatology, including Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and  laser therapy. We also address concerns specific to women of color and offer advice on how to choose a practitioner. If you missed our first episode on skincare, be sure to check it out too. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and newsletter for the latest updates. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Welcome to Beyond the Paper Gown, a podcast hosted by Dr. Mitzi Krockover, where she chats with renowned dermatologist and skincare expert, Dr. Monica Li, to discuss the latest techniques and tips for maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin as we age. In this episode, Dr. Li offers advice on how to maintain skin health through daily regimens and lifestyle changes. The second episode will review options like laser and micro needling and how to choose the right practitioner for your skincare needs. Tune in to learn from leading professionals in women's health and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Strength training can help prevent muscle and bone loss, increase metabolism and generally make us feel more confident in our own body. And it’s never too late – or too early – to start. Our guest, Nathan Michaels, an LA-based personal trainer, shares tips on starting a safe and effective strength training program, as well as advice on sleep and nutrition. Tune in for strategies on getting stronger and healthier while having fun. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Do you ever wish you had a guidebook that could help you learn more about your health and how to navigate the healthcare system? Well, good news, in this episode we talk to Kanwal L Haq, MS, Medical Anthropologist, Co-Author of Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Better Health, which is a book that does just that. Hear more about the key themes and insights from her book, including the importance of self care, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, as well as the ways you can take an active role in your own health and well being.  Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown to join our community and to learn more about achieving your optimal health. Show Notes: Taking Care of You

Welcome to the second part of an interview with John La Puma, MD, Founder, Chef Clinic and Co-Founder, ChefMD.com. In the previous episode, we talked about the importance of food to our health and ways to incorporate healthy choices that reduce our risk of disease and make us feel better. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of nature on our health and how to incorporate more aspects of it into our lives. In fact, we discussed seasonal affective disorder or “SAD” and the natural way it can be treated. One way we can blend a healthy diet with getting out into nature is through farming, and Dr. La Puma also provides some firsthand information on that. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Show Notes: https://www.drjohnlapuma.com/  Seasonal Affective Disorder Quiz

If your doctor writes a prescription for a medication, you'd get it filled and take it right? But what if the doctor gave you a prescription for food? Would you be surprised? Our guest today, John La Puma, MD, Founder, Chef Clinic and Co-Founder, ChefMD.com, does just that. He writes prescriptions for recipes that he feels are just as medically healing as some of the drugs he prescribes. He also recommends forest bathing and regenerative farming and has the evidence to prove that they can be beneficial to our health as well. Don't worry if you don't know what those things are. We've got you covered in the second part of this two-episode interview, so make sure to listen to both episodes. In fact, grab a cup of tea and a healthy snack, and sit outside if the weather's good while we talk to a pioneer in the field of culinary medicine and more. 

If you've gone to the doctor and been frustrated by a lack of options, then you've probably experienced the effects of a lack of research on women's health and the impact of certain diseases on women. Unfortunately, it wasn't until 1993 that a law was passed to ensure the inclusion of women and other underrepresented groups in health research. Many of us see this as an essential health equity issue. But you may be surprised to learn that it also affects our country's economy, impacting all of us, regardless of biological sex or gender. Our guest today, Carolee Lee, Founder, Women's Health Access Matters, created this organization dedicated to understanding the financial impact of a lack of funding for women's health research and developing solutions to address this critical issue. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on the importance of women's health research and the economic impact of closing the gender health gap. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet many women are unaware of their risk or may be dismissed by health care providers when they complain about their symptoms. Perhaps, not surprisingly, outcomes for women are worse than those for men. Celina Gorre is CEO of WomenHeart, a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women with or at risk for heart disease while fighting for equity in heart health. In this podcast episode, we talk about the many ways WomenHeart brings awareness of this critical issue to women, lawmakers and the public, by women who have experienced their own heart health challenges. Tune in to learn what we all can do to help women everywhere get the care they deserve. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

If you're one of the many women who avoids sex because of pain, can't put in a tampon because it hurts too much, or avoids going to the OBGYN because the idea of an internal exam is overwhelming, you may be experiencing vaginismus. Vaginismus  is a condition where the vaginal muscles involuntarily spasm or tighten, making any kind of penetration extremely painful. We don't know exactly how many women suffer from this condition, because understandably, it can be a difficult subject to bring up to the doctor. But if you ask an OBGYN, he or she will tell you it's more common than you think. Join us to hear from Tracy MacNeal, President and CEO, Maternal Medical, a company which created a device to address this problem. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Women often prioritize the health and well-being of others before their own. But did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.? And yet, it's still often overlooked and misdiagnosed in women. The good news is that heart disease is preventable in many cases and there are steps we all can take to reduce our risk factors and identify a problem before it’s too late. Our guest today, Amrita Karve, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Women's Heart Program at Mount Carmel Health System, is here to help us understand what those risk factors are, how to recognize the symptoms and more.  Because before we care for others, we need to take care of ourselves. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Menopause and the menopause transition can come with lots of challenges–hot flashes, irritability, and fatigue, just to name a few symptoms. For those looking for relief using a natural approach, or for those who want or need to avoid hormone therapy, there are alternatives. Maryon Stewart has been called the “pioneer of the natural menopause movement” and has literally written the book on managing menopause with lifestyle changes and diet. She stopped by to share her wisdom, research and tips on how to manage this phase of life in a healthful way. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

How much do you really know about your breasts, especially if you have a breast health issue? And then do you have enough information to take care of them and yourself? That's the situation our guest, Lisa Lundy, CEO and Co-Founder, Complex Creatures, and her sister faced. They developed a company based on taking care of boobs, those complex creatures we live with every day, and not only taking care and stock of them, but also talking about them. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

How does the environment and your social status impact on your health and what kinds of policy can improve these factors?  On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, "Putting Women's Health on the Ballot".  11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss how policy impacts women's health. Our panel of experts informed us on the impact of social and environmental factors on health which range from access to healthy food and transportation all the way to fair wages or even climate change or violence against women.  We also talked about how these factors can be affected by the policies enacted by our elected officials. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Research on women’s health determines how much we know about the conditions that affect women and dictates diagnosis and treatment that will provide optimal results. The amount of research done and who is included is determined by budget policy and mandates.  On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, "Putting Women's Health on the Ballot." 11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss how policy impacts women's health. On this panel, we discuss the impact of research on women’s health and how policy decisions impact the resources given to  study women’s health and also how we turn those discoveries into innovations and ultimately to the marketplace.  Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Did you know that men and women may have different symptoms when they have a heart attack and that could impact on the treatment we get?  Kathryn Schubert, CEO & President of The Society of Women’s Health Research joins us to talk about the importance of women’s health research. We discuss why inclusion in clinical trials is important and how biological sex, even at the cellular level gives us clues to disease, which can impact diagnosis and treatment.  We’ll also talk about how you can advocate for increased funding and investment on women’s health research to improve health for everyone. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Hot flashes are a common life disruptor in perimenopause, as is cognitive decline in later life. Dr. Karyn Frick, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chief |Scientific Officer of Estrigenix, is working to create a non-hormonal solution to both problems. We discuss the science behind discoveries that could change the quality of life for women as they age as well as the long pathway that a drug goes through to get to market.

Meet HelloGina, a self-paced, evidence-based approach to addressing painful sex. We spoke with Daphne Petrich, Senior Business Development Manager, about how prevalent the problem is and how this program can help.

Meet a mother and daughter team who developed a wearable solution for hot flashes.  In the process, they also developed a multi-generational community to talk about menopause.  Their product, Thermaband, tracks biometrics and can even predict when hot flashes might be coming on. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.