On Health for Women
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On Health for Women
From the stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned, On Health features taboo-busting conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize our bodies, all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. Join Yale-trained MD & midwife Aviva Romm and her line...
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Microplastics and Nanoplastics: How Alarmed Should We Be?
Have you ever had a moment where someone doubted your instincts—only for science to prove you right years later?
When I was applying to my medic...
The High Cost of 'I'm Fine': The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety and Invisible Depression
Most women don’t look like they’re falling apart—even when they’re struggling to stay afloat. We keep it all going: raising kids, showing up for work,...
Reclaiming Postpartum: A New (Old) Model of Mama + Baby Care
What if the way we care for new mothers is all wrong?
Not just lacking. Not just outdated. But built on a model that misses the heart and soul o...
[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum
In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinata...
Normalize It: From Miscarriage to Midlife—Owning Our Stories Without Shame with Jessica Zucker
There are the stories we tell out loud, and then there are the ones we keep tucked away—the ones that ache the most, because we’ve carried them in sil...
Breastfeeding Challenges, Tongue Tie, & Trusting Your Instincts
What if you already have what it takes to breastfeed your baby—and just need the right support to unlock it?
This question is at the heart of my...
Have You Been Medically Hexed? The Power of Words to Heal and to Harm
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling more defeated than when you arrived? Perhaps a diagnosis felt like a life sentence, or a well-meanin...
Holding On and Letting Go: Modern Friendship in Women’s Lives with Anna Goldfarb
What if friendships were just as vital to our health as sleep, nutrition, and exercise? Research suggests they might be. But in our fast-paced, modern...
Moving Beyond Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome to Find Happiness with Emma Seppälä
Have you ever felt torn between dreaming big and staying realistic? Between trusting your instincts and wondering if fear is holding you back? In toda...
Why You Can’t Spoil Your Baby: The Science of Nurture and The Truth About Sleep Training with Greer Kirshenbaum
“You’re holding your baby too much.” “Just let them cry it out.” “You’ll spoil them if you respond every time they cry.”
If you’ve ever heard th...
Ancestral Wisdom: Food, Herbs, and Healing Across Women’s Lifecycles with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
In this episode Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, known as the Kitchen Curandera, and I explore the profound role of ancestral wisdom in women’s health. Felicia...
Pelvic Floor Secrets Every Woman Should Know From Pregnancy to Menopause with Sara Reardon, The Vagina Whisperer
Imagine living with the constant fear of leaking when you sneeze, jump, or can’t find a bathroom in time. Now add in the struggles of constipation, pa...
When Good Things Happen, Why Do We Brace for the Bad?
I used to believe that for every good thing that happened to me, something bad had to happen as well to even it out, like a universal balancing system...
Are We Chasing the Wrong Kind of Success? The High Cost of Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Wallace
Why does it feel like no matter how much we do, it’s never enough—Including—and especially—in our mothering?
It’s no wonder we feel this way! S...
Becoming a Cycle Breaker: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Compassion and Resilience (Replay)
Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of unresolved trauma and its psychological, emotional, or even physical effects from one generatio...
Do You Have a Hostile Uterus? The Hidden Harms of Medical Language on Women’s Health
Imagine being told you had a “hostile uterus” and sent home, only to discover later you were on the brink of a life-threatening pregnancy complication...
Loving Better Every Day with Dr. Alexandra Solomon
Could your love relationship use a bit of boost? Some calm in the storm? Or are you looking for love that’s been hard to find? In this On Health for W...
Must-Have Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season
Feeling the first tickle of a sore throat? Or maybe you’re dealing with a full-blown cold or flu? In this episode, I’m sharing my top natural remedies...
How Toxic Fashion is Making Women Sick & What We Can Do About It with Alden Wicker
Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield of fast fashion—from the labor issues to the environmental damage. But did you know that the clothes in...
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes with Aviva Romm and Lily Nichols
I remember when I first started practicing as a midwife—way back in the '80s—there was barely a whisper about how nutrition could impact pregnancy. I...
This is So Awkward: Supporting Teens through the ‘New Puberty’
Of all the stages in life, most women tell me they’d least want to revisit—it's puberty. If you're reading this, you survived it too. And while you li...
At Least You Have a Healthy Baby: The Hidden Epidemic of Birth Trauma in the US
Despite advancements in medical technology and a growing awareness of maternal health, the emotional and psychological experiences of birthing mothers...
Unplugging from the Attention Economy and Reclaiming Your Time with Jenny Odell
If you find yourself feeling chronically overwhelmed, with a to-do list you can’t ever get to the bottom of, and a nagging feeling that you’re never q...
On Alcohol and Women's Health: From Fertility thru Menopause
Welcome to the second half of our alcohol miniseries!
In part one, I focused on how alcohol metabolizes differently in women than men and how t...
On Women, Alcohol, Our Hormones and Menstrual Cycles
Alcohol. It's the kind of frenemy that many women have a love-hate relationship with. It may make us feel good in the moment—relaxed, more social, les...
Rediscovering Intimacy and Pleasure with Emily Nagoski
I’m so excited to share an encore interview with the brilliant, hilarious, and incredibly insightful Emily Nagoski, author of Come As You Are, Come To...
Seeing Life Through an Herbalist’s Lens with Olivia Amitrano
In this fresh and delightful episode I sit down with Olivia Amitrano, herbalist, host of the popular What’s the Juice podcast and founder of Organic...
Breaking the Taboo Around Pregnancy Loss with Chelsea Leyland
Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics related to pregnancy loss and fertility challenges. Listener discretion is advised.
In t...
Ending Obstetric Fistula: A Journey of Hope and Resilience with Bonnie Ruder
"I think one of the most important things about fistula is that it is completely preventable and treatable. So this is a solvable problem. We used to...
[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum
In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinata...
[Replay] Adaptogens & Burnout
I've been wanting to share this episode with you for awhile, so I finally dusted off the archives and here it is. The sound quality is not as sharp as...
Demystifying Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Menopause with Sharon Malone
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Should you use it for your perimenopause or menopause symptoms? Does it prevent dementia? Heart disease? Is it safe...
The Wisdom of the Menopause Brain with Lisa Mosconi
In this must-listen episode I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist and author of The Menopause Brain, and my friend, back...
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Lisa Damour
The teen years are a trope and a meme in our culture. We’re inevitably warned the minute we have a baby and admire her cute little face at a family ga...
Stress in Pregnancy: How Much Should You Stress About It
Welcome to On Health where today I talk about understanding stress during pregnancy, bust myths, and share real tips to take care of yourself before a...
Beyond Gaslighting and Narcissism: Finding Yourself to Find Love with Jillian Turecki
Jillian Turecki, my guest for this On Health episode, is a beacon of light and a font of love and wisdom. A certified relationship coach, teacher, and...
Why Women Have More Autoimmune Diseases Than Men
Fatigue, achy muscles, painful joints, brain fog, strange skin rashes… Could it be the flu? It’s possible. In fact, that’s what women are sometimes to...
The Power of Growing Older and the Problem with Ageism
I’m not going to lie. I was much more prepared for puberty, pregnancy, motherhood, and even menopause than I was for aging. And you all know that’s a...
Why Creating & Setting Boundaries is Essential for Our Health
At some point, too many of us internalized the belief that being a woman means complete self-sacrifice, not setting healthy boundaries for our well-be...
Becoming a Cycle Breaker: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Compassion and Resilience
Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of unresolved trauma and its psychological, emotional, or even physical effects from one generatio...