Do you feel like you have to go all the time, or do you leak with cough or exercise? Bladder health is a concern for many. Jude is a company that is focused on supporting those with bladder problems, like stress incontinence and overactive bladder.  Founder Peony Li is on a mission to reduce the stigma and provide solutions for those with bladder challenges. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

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, three physicians leaders join me to talk about how legislation directly and indirectly affects our health care.  We discuss how the recent abortion ban has affected the training of doctors and their ability to provide skilled care to their patients and explore the importance of supporting women in the healthcare workforce. And you'll see how state policies affect insurance coverage, access to care, and even how doctors are licensed.  Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

On October 26th, 2022, we hosted a webinar, “Putting Women’s Health on the Ballot”, where 11 experts joined me in 4 separate panels to discuss the various ways that policy impacts on women’s health.  The panel that follows discussed the importance of voting down the ballot, as well as how to work with politicians after the election to raise awareness and take action on women’s health issues.  You’ll even hear how to make a voting action plan. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

It’s no surprise that there are differences between men and women when it comes to health and medical issues.  But what may surprise you is that hormones aren’t the only story.  Our genes play a big role as well.  New research is uncovering how these sex differences affect our health.  This knowledge could lead to new—and more effective-- ways of diagnosing and treating disease. Tune in to hear a leading scientist talk about the newest research findings.  We’ll also talk about the role of women in science and why they are important to improving everyone’s health. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

The midterm elections are right around the corner and women's health is on the ballot. We're not just talking reproductive rights, but also policies that impact research, innovation, and access to care.  Join Dr. Krockover as she talks about how you can have an impact on these policies and how you can register for an upcoming webinar on the topic.

Taking control of our contraception has never been more critical. Our guest, Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, is an expert and an entrepreneur who has made contraception more accessible and affordable. Dr. Yen is the CEO and Co-Founder of PandiaHealth.com, an online birth control delivery company that strives to assist women in getting the care and medication they need. Whether you are going through the menopause transition or want more information for the younger women in your life, you won’t want to miss this episode. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Have you ever visited your doctor and left feeling as though your concerns were ignored and unheard? You may have even left your appointment with no resolution, your symptoms blamed on hormones, stress, or even your imagination! Mitzi Krockover, MD, shares her thoughts on medical gaslighting and suggestions on what to do if you find yourself in this situation. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Are you ready to dive into the world of policy and legislation surrounding women’s health care and learn how you can make a difference?  It can feel overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to advocating for causes that are important to you.  Liz Powell, ESQ., MPH, is the Founder and President of G2G Consulting and a former legislative director on Capitol Hill. During this episode, she shares her experience raising government funding and crafting policy changes for health care issues. She also offers our listeners insight into the gaps in women’s research, barriers to innovation and tips on advocating for change. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Wondering if you’re entering menopause - or already in it?  Well, there’s an app for that! We invited Ann Garnier, Founder and CEO of Lisa Health, to share more information on the new menopause navigation app, Midday. This app leverages AI and sensor technology to support women on their menopause journey, providing the right intervention at the right time. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Show Notes: Midday

Do you know what integrative medicine is and how it can be used to enhance women’s health care? We invited Dr. Denise Millstine, Director Integrative Medicine & Health, Consultant in Women's Health Internal Medicine, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, to explain this approach to improving well-being. During this episode, Dr. Millstine also provides tips on how to select a practitioner for your care and easy ways to integrate healthy practices into your life. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Show Notes: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Consumerlab.com Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living

Do you have symptoms of perimenopause? Do you even know what those symptoms are? So many women suffer from hot flashes, mood changes, body changes, thinking something's wrong with them, but not knowing precisely what it is. Our guest Lesley Salem, Founder of Over the Bloody Moon, a menopause support organization, decided she wanted to start the conversation around these transitions when she experienced them for herself. Where she chose to have the conversations may surprise you. Visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Show notes: Is It Serious? Over the Bloody Moon Menopause Research Reports (OTBM)

It’s no secret that a good tune or certain background music can elevate your mood and ability to focus. But did you know that there’s a science to that? Our guest, Jamie Pabst, Founder, and CEO of Spiritune, has harnessed that science and created an app that can measurably improve well-being. Listen for a special offer from Spiritune. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Show notes: The Cycle

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade will have wide-reaching effects, impacting our economy, businesses, and even an individual’s socioeconomic status. In episode four of this four-part series on the "aftershocks" of the Dobbs decision, we discuss the economic and social consequences, from generational poverty to the underfunding of women's health companies. Our guests in this episode are Delphine O'Rourke, Goodwin LLP Partner, Women’s Health & Wellness/Healthcare Adjunct Professor, Columbia Law School, Joelle Abramowitz , PhD, Economist, University of Michigan, and Cindy Adam, FNP, Co-Founder & CEO, Choix. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast.

The Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v Wade has far-reaching consequences in the areas of health, rights, privacy, and economics. To address these issues, we invited 11 expert panelists to speak on these topics to offer their insights and provide ways in which we can take action. In episode three of this four-part series, we discuss the privacy concerns of this decision including HIPAA policies and data collection on apps. We also share tips on how to better protect your private health care information and reduce your data footprint. Our guests in this episode are Blair Hirst, CEO and Founder of Digital Health Review, Lara Compton member at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., and Stephanie Humphrey, Technology and Lifestyle Expert, and Author. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast.

This groundbreaking webinar features three expert women’s health advocates and addresses the health ramifications of the overturn of Roe v Wade.

The Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade will have an unprecedented domino effect of impacts on our health, rights, privacy, and economy. To address the unexpected consequences of this decision, we invited 11 expert panelists to speak on these four different topics to provide insight, perspective, and ways to take action. In episode one of this four-part series, we address the implications of the decision on reproductive rights - as well as personal and individual liberties - with Kim Christensen Clark, Senior Attorney, Legal Voice, and Heather Carter, EdD, Vice President of the Greater Phoenix Leadership and a former Arizona State Senator and State Representative. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Links Mentioned: Aftershocks: Unexpected Consequences of the Roe V Wade Decision Webinar Aftershocks Webinar Resources

Do you ever wonder about what you don't see, especially with respect to women's health? Our guest today, Jackie Rotman, Founder and CEO of the Center for Intimacy Justice, has taken this issue on along with the social media giants that control what we see -– or don't see. The Center for Intimacy Justice is a social change organization committed to more significant equity and well-being in people's intimate lives. The Center aims to allow more information and expression about women's sexual health and wellness. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Links Mentioned: Is It Serious? Podcast

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, OBGYN and Founder/CEO of Rosy, an award-winning women’s health technology company. Rosy connects women with sexual health concerns with hope, community, and research-backed solutions. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Links Mentioned: dabble co. Podcast Listener Discount: BTPG

43% of women experience sexual concerns that affect their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lyndsey Harper about common complaints, treatment options, and how to talk to your health care provider to get the help you need. Dr. Harper is an ob-gyn and the founder and CEO of Rosy, an award-winning women’s health technology company that connects women with sexual health concerns with hope, community, and research-backed solutions. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series Links Mentioned: The Heart of Healthcare Podcast

In the US, 1 in 2 women will experience a bone fracture sometime in their life due to low bone density or osteoporosis. What if you could slow your loss of bone and thus reduce the risk of fracture by wearing a device for just half an hour each day? This episode introduces listeners to Laura Yecies, CEO of Bone Health Technologies, which manufactures Osteoboost, a breakthrough, non-drug treatment device using vibration to reduce bone loss. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Laura Yecies is the CEO of Bone Health Technologies, maker of OsteoBoost, the first safe and effective non-prescription treatment for low bone density. Previously she was CEO of SyncThink, a medical diagnostic company, Catch, which she sold to Apple, and SugarSync, which J2Global acquired. Earlier, she led the Browser division at Netscape, was general manager of Yahoo Mail, and VP of Marketing at Check Point. Ms. Yecies has led commercialization and product development programs that have resulted in the use by over 350m customers. She received her MBA from Harvard, has an MSFS from Georgetown, and her AB in Government Magna Cum Laude from Dartmouth. And he has been profiled in the NYTimes and multiple periodicals and is a prolific speaker and writer on health care and technology. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode & the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. 

In today’s final episode of the four-part series on pelvic floor health, we aim to break the stigma surrounding a common issue that many women can intimately experience: painful sex. In this candid discussion, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald—a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center—shares the numerous factors that can cause women to encounter pain and discomfort during intercourse. We invite you to listen in, where we uncover how sexual trauma, menopause, and even lubrication ingredients can lead to symptoms such as vaginal dryness, spasms, and nerve pain in the pelvic floor region. We hope that this series has been valuable in helping women feel less alone in their health struggles and more empowered to speak to their providers about any concerns they may be experiencing. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.  Links Mentioned: FemPeak Voices for Pelvic Floor Disorder

Sometimes it can feel like such a pain to be a woman..literally! From endometriosis to uterine prolapse, women often have to navigate specific health challenges that arise from their pelvic floor and surrounding organs. In the continuation of this series, Dr. Mitzi Krockover speaks with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald—a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center—about the conditions that may occur when something goes awry in the pelvic floor region. Becoming more informed about the symptoms and causes of chronic pelvic floor pain allows you to make better decisions about your overall care. Join us as we share research, insight, and treatment options on the various conditions that impact women's health of all ages. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series. Links Mentioned: FemPeak Voices for Pelvic Floor Disorder

We’re continuing the conversation with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During part two of this series, we focus on interstitial cystitis (IC), an umbrella term for various bladder symptoms that can be especially challenging to diagnose in women. We will also share diverse resources and treatment options for interstitial cystitis. Don’t forget to listen to part one of this series, where we addressed the frequent issues many women experience that involves the pelvic floor and can cause incontinence. For more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series, please visit Beyond the Paper Gown. 

When you gotta go, you gotta go! But what happens when you just can’t seem to control your bladder urges like you used to? Or you leak a little–or a lot? Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and host Dr. Mitzi Krockover, candidly addresses the frequent issues many women experience involving the pelvic floor and pelvic floor problems that may cause incontinence. Women may not always feel comfortable discussing these frustrating problems, but understanding why this happens and your options can help you feel more empowered in your health care decisions. We invite you to listen to part one of the conversation with Dr. Fitzgerald, where she goes into more depth about the pelvic floor, pelvic physical therapy, and incontinence. For more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series, please visit Beyond the Paper Gown. 

Welcome to Episode 2 of our two-part series focused on post-pandemic preventative care. We are once again joined by Dr. Janet Pregler and pick up where we left off regarding self-advocacy, doctor/patient relationships, and proactive preventative care in a post-pandemic world. Today’s concluding show digs even deeper into other related health risks and their respective screening recommendations, specifically in cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. In addition, we discuss the latest on adult vaccinations, hormone checks, and relevant wellness lifehacks. For more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series, please visit Beyond the Paper Gown. Links Mentioned: FemPeak Voices for Pelvic Floor Disorder Interstitial Cystitis Association