Best Ellen Holloway Podcasts (2023)

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and Vulva Health | Dr. Maria Uloko 58:04

3h ago58:04

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Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is a condition that’s characterized by chronic symptoms of the vulva and bladder, affecting menopausal women of any age. It’s an important and widely misunderstood topic that more doctors — especially urologists — are beginning to address in women’s health today. In this episode, urologist and comprehensive…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Sex is a Team Sport | Ep. 120 29:55

11h ago29:55

29:55

Here's the deal, you're not going to get good at sex by yourself. It takes two to tango! Sex is a team effort, and it takes practice to get good! The best sex happens when each spouse is focused more on the other than on themselves. If you're looking to get to have all-star sex, you need to train like an athlete. That means practice, communicate, a…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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What is Consent and How Do We Model It? | Adie Delaney 44:57

7d ago44:57

44:57

The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 3 women experiences some form of physical or sexual harassment in their lifetime. With the growing social awareness around things like women’s rights, female empowerment, and rape culture, is the problem getting worse or better? Consent is a huge topic of discussion today, but it can be hard to know…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Spontaneous Vs. Responsive Desire | Ep. 119 27:03

7d ago27:03

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Did you know there are two main types of desire? Spontaneous and Responsive. If you feel like your desire is always lacking or you "never" feel like having sex, you might have responsive desire. Guess what: You're not broken at all. In fact, you're completely normal. When it comes to desire, sometimes just the knowledge of what kind of desire you h…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Caregiving for Aging Loved Ones: How it Impacts Women’s Health | Mim Senft 50:54

14d ago50:54

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the value of unpaid caregiving was estimated at $450 billion per year. Now, it’s even more costly, especially as loved ones continue to work regular jobs and provide care for their adult loved ones. But unpaid caregiving can have severe impacts on health — particularly women’s health — including emotional, physical, fi…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Sacramentality of Sex | Ep. 118 35:59

14d ago35:59

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Sex is a window to something greater. It is an icon, or image, of God's love for us. Even within good, faithful Catholic marriages, sex can be a point of contention because we aren't seeing God through sex and our sexual relationship. We're looking at sex not through sex. When you switch your mindset and start to look through sex toward God, it bec…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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What the Heck is NFP? | Ep. 117 28:14

23d ago28:14

28:14

Want to get started with NFP but don't know where to go? Heard of NFP but you don't really know what it is? Have some questions about Natural Family Planning that you haven't been able to get a clear answer on? Look no further than this episode. Kathleen and Ellen answer the basic question of "What the heck is NFP?" We go over the cycle, methods of…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Fixing the Orgasm Gap and Helping Women Achieve Pleasure | Dr. Laurie Mintz 42:46

29d ago42:46

42:46

Why do nearly 70% of women fake orgasms? There are many valid reasons why women aren’t having better orgasms, but it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, sexual psychologist and author Dr. Laurie Mintz joins to discuss The Orgasm Gap, and all things sexual pleasure for women. We discuss understanding female anatomy, different ways women or…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Tips for Your First Time | Ep. 116 49:43

1M ago49:43

49:43

Got questions about your first time? We have answers! Kathleen and Ellen share a little bit about their own first times to make you feel like you're not alone if your first time is.....not so great. We touch on questions like "what lube should we use?" "How do we figure out positions?" "What if we're tired on the wedding night?" "My friend told me …

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Benefits of Being Alcohol-Free | Karolina Rzadkowolska 56:59

1M ago56:59

56:59

Have you ever felt the urge to take a break from social drinking? In this episode, Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of “Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You” shares her insights on the topic. She talks about the benefits of quitting alcohol and how it can empower you to be your best self. Whether you’re sober-curious or simpl…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Sexual Wounds and Your Vocation with Sr. M. Karolyn Nunes | Ep. 115 44:07

1M ago44:07

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Sister M. Karolyn Nunes is joining us this week to talk about sexual wounds and healing. As the vocation director of her community, Sr. Karolyn helps to direct many women discerning religious life to start their own healing journeys when they have sexual wounds. One of the things lacking in marriage prep is ensuring that the healing process has beg…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Vaginal Microbiome Science: Key Ingredients for Vaginal Health | Dr. Beth DuPriest 53:06

1M ago53:06

53:06

The gut microbiome has been a hot topic in science over the years. But what does science know about the vaginal microbiome and its effect on women’s health? In this episode, Dr. Beth DuPriest joins us to share the emerging findings on the vaginal microbiome. We discuss everything from vagina probiotics to estrogen and lube to vaginal steaming. Whet…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Can NFP be Used Selfishly? | Ep. 114 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

Let's talk about selfishness and NFP! This episode is stemming from a lot of talk about "contraceptive mentality." We're not really talking about contraceptive mentality in this episode, we're talking about the underlying question behind the conversations about contraceptive mentality: Can NFP be used selfishly? what about if you change the semanti…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Women and Perfectionism: Being Brave Enough to Heal | Iona Holloway 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

There’s a haunting kind of loss when women live in a constant state of perfectionism. In this episode, bestselling author Iona Holloway shares her story, which is the story of many women today. We discuss topics including women and perfectionism, the endless striving toward success, harmful habits, perfectionism and anxiety, and finding emotional r…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Holiness is Hard | Ep 113 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Ever heard the phrase "It's just not supposed to be this hard!" Maybe you've said it yourself. Well when it comes to your sanctification, it actually probably is supposed to be that hard. Holiness is hard, really hard. We're talking about how holiness is hard in relation to married life. A lot of the time engaged and married couples have a lack of …

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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LISTEN AGAIN: IBS: Navigating Diagnosis, Treatment, and the Difficult Healthcare System | Dr. Peter Whorwell 56:48

2M ago56:48

56:48

Dr. Peter Whorwell, author of Take Control of your IBS, directs the South Manchester Functional Bowel Service and has had a particular interest in the functional gastrointestinal disorders. His unit undertakes research into the clinical, epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects of functional gastrointestinal disorders as well as caring for la…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Scheduling Sex | Ep. 112 23:12

2M ago23:12

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In this episode we are talking about scheduling sex--pros and cons, when it works and when it doesn't. Scheduling sex is a tool in the arsenal of ways to improve your sexual relationship. But here's the thing, scheduling does not work for every couple. Maybe it works for both of you, neither of you, or maybe it works for one spouse and not the othe…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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The Anatomy of Anxiety | Ellen Vora, MD 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

Anxiety disorders are on the rise today, and the world we live in doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety has increased by 25% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, psychiatrist and author Ellen Vora joins us to discuss the main message of her new book, “The Anatomy of Anxiet…

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Foreplay categories! | Ep. 111 31:20

2M ago31:20

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Ellen and Kathleen are back with another Charting Toward Intimacy episode. This week, we are talking about foreplay. What is foreplay? We have two basic categories for you Anticipatory Foreplay and Escalatory Foreplay Anticipatory Foreplay is simply things that make you anticipate sex at some point in the future. Anticipatory is more emotional in n…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Why We Need to Respect Women Without Kids | Ruby Warrington 46:29

2M ago46:29

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In this honest and moving episode, author Ruby Warrington joins Fempower Health to discuss her new book, Women Without Kids. We cover all topics from childless couples who don’t want children to women who can’t have children even though it’s their deepest desire. Ruby shares her experiences writing such an important book, societal pressures for wom…

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A Watched Pot Never Boils | Ep. 110 33:20

2M ago33:20

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Have you ever felt like it's impossible to actually desire sex or to get turned on? Like the pot that doesn't boil until you walk away from it, you might be like us and not get turned on if you're thinking too much about it. It's not until you walk away, or focus on something else that your desire pokes its head out and looks around. We'll talk str…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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How to Find Chemical Free Products and Ingredients | Amy Ziff of MADE SAFE 56:35

3M ago56:35

56:35

How do you know which products and ingredients are safe to use? Are nontoxic ingredients also eco-friendly? In this episode, we interview Amy Ziff, founder of MADE SAFE: the first human health and eco-friendly nontoxic certification program. Amy shares why nontoxic options are so important to health and the planet, where to find affordable chemical…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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God Is the Model of Intimate Sexual Communication | Ep. 109 31:28

3M ago31:28

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God is the model of intimate sexual communication...excuse me, what?!? In this episode we're discussing how because our marriages are an image of the relationship God wants to have with us, the ways that God communicates with his people in the Old Testament is a model for us of how we should be communicating in our most intimate relationships. Name…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Tips for Better Sleep (and How Sleep Affects Women) | Dr. Chris Winter 55:21

3M ago55:21

55:21

Ever wondered how to sleep better at night? If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you may feel stressed, disappointed, and even burnt out. Studies show that those who regularly lack sleep have an increased risk for chronic health issues like diabetes and heart disease, as well as difficulty experiencing optimal focus. But stressing over this fact can…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Emotional or Physical Intimacy: Which Comes First? | Ep. 108 30:33

3M ago30:33

30:33

Kind of like the question of the chicken or the egg, which comes first physical or emotional intimacy? Well there are two basic camps that people typically fall into: (1) those who desire physical intimacy in order to feel emotionally close or (2) those who need to feel emotionally intimate before they are ready to be physically intimate. Here's th…

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Let Me Tell You About Teena 10:55

3M ago10:55

10:55

Teena is a product designed for teens and preteens to get them excited about cycle tracking and help them understand what is going on in their cycle. I'm really excited to share this completely honest review with you. Teena did provide me one of their devices for free to check it out, but my review is completely my own. Head over to Instagram to en…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Reframing Menopause: Stages of Life Women Can Embrace and Enjoy | Ann Garnier 56:10

3M ago56:10

56:10

Menopause is a life stage for women, not a condition to endure. In this episode, we dispel some of the myths and common negative attitudes about entering menopause. Ann Garnier, CEO of Lisa Health and co-founder of menopause tracking app Midday Health, shares her insight. Ann explains how post-menopausal women can take care of their bodies and embr…

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Responsible Parenthood: A Powerhouse Term | Ep 107 31:27

3M ago31:27

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We'd like to present the term "Responsible Parenthood" as the new word we start using when we are describing what Catholic married couples do when they discern children, use NFP, and really just live out their lives as married couples, regardless of fertility status. The term NFP falls short when we have discussions about what Catholic married coup…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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NFP Basics | A New Way to Introduce NFP in Marriage Prep 12:58

3M ago12:58

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NFP Basics is an add-on marriage preparation module that any marriage prep/pre-cana program can easily implement into their program. NFP Basics covers the theology behind why the church teaches NFP for family planning and why the church has a prohibition on contraception and fertility treatments like IVF. Then the program covers basic fertility sci…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Chronic Pelvic Pain: Is it Endometriosis? | Dr. Peta Wright & Dr. Thea Bowler 1:07:47

3M ago1:07:47

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Chronic pelvic pain affects nearly 20% of women today. Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed — or gets assumed as endometriosis. If you or a woman you know struggles with pelvic pain and painful periods, this episode is for you. Dr. Peta Wright and Dr. Thea Bowler, gynecologists at Vera Women’s Wellness, join us to discuss pelvic pain. As two sp…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Sex is Holy | Ep. 106 30:08

3M ago30:08

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Do you still struggle with reconciling that sex is good and holy? It's so common for us to think of sex as something bad or dirty, but it's not, I repeat NOT bad and dirty. Sex is good, it's better than good, it's HOLY. If you're wondering what we meant by unity cross, click here! Sorry that Googling "unity cross" doesn't actually give you what we …

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Let’s Talk About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Carine Carmy 55:19

4M ago55:19

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More than 40 million women in the U.S. experience pelvic floor pain or dysfunction. But unfortunately, there are only about 5,000 pelvic floor specialists equipped to properly address these issues. At various stages of life, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, there are several things women need to know about pelvic floor health. In this episode, we h…

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Charting Toward Intimacy

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Do I Owe My Husband Sex? 32:04

4M ago32:04

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Let's chat about the marital debt! Who owes who sex? Who is supposed to be the one to sacrifice? What even is sacrificial love? We'll get into all these questions and more in this week's episode. Here's the book we mentioned called Theology of the Body in Simple Language Looking for support around sexuality, NFP, sexual ethics, or something we talk…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Knowing Your Thyroid Levels During Pregnancy | Dr. Katie Rothwell 51:30

4M ago51:30

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Thyroid plays an essential role in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. There are several things we should all know about healthy thyroid levels, whether living with an existing thyroid condition or experiencing unexpected hormone changes after conception. In this episode, Dr. Katie Rothwell shares her expertise on all things thyroid health. Dr. K…

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A Letter from St. Valentine to Married Couples | Ep 104 30:42

4M ago30:42

30:42

Your marriage is a battleground. Truly, the forces of good and evil are fighting against each other in your marriage and in all marriages. If you've ever felt like something is just fighting against you having a calm, peaceful, and good marriage.... it's because there is. Today in the episode we're talking about the particular difficulties of livin…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Everything You Need to Know About UTI: Pain, Prevention, Misdiagnosis | Dr. Suzanne Fenske 50:14

4M ago50:14

50:14

More than 50% of women get a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. Some women struggle with recurring UTIs, which can be painful and stressful. We’ve all heard various tips and myths about UTI prevention and treatment. Today, we’re discussing the facts. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Fenske, OB-GYN and founder of Tara MD, explains the symp…

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Why Not Contraception? 26:46

4M ago26:46

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We hear it a lot: "Contraception would be easier" "Why can't my husband and I just use a condom?" "I wish we could just have the option." Let's dive into why contraception isn't even a choice. We're pulling from Humanae Vitae as well as the Theology of the Body to get some answers. We get it, this topic isn't easy. Reach out to us, we want to hear …

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Innovations in Breast Cancer: Take Charge of Your Breast Health | Dr. Anna Daily & Dr. Brigitte Piniewski 54:00

4M ago54:00

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At the current rate, about 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but early detection could prevent this growing statistic. In this episode, Dr. Anna Daily and Dr. Brigitte Piniewski join to discuss important movements in breast health, breast cancer, and the fut…

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Increase Your Phase 3 Desire 33:45

4M ago33:45

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You're looking at your chart and you see the signs of ovulation and know phase 3 is coming. You're excited to finally be able to come together with your spouse after abstaining for a few weeks, the first time is great....then... well you're tired, you just don't feel like it, and suddenly phase 3 is over and you're looking ahead at more time of abs…

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Living with ADHD: You're Brain's Not Broken | Dr. Tamara Rosier 51:57

4M ago51:57

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ADHD is often misunderstood, even in the medical field today. In this episode, Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD coach of over 10 years and founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, helps answer the question: can you live a normal life with ADHD? Dr. Rosier shares her experience as a woman with ADHD. She explores different ADHD types, practical lifestyle …

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Why Do You Use NFP? 30:06

5M ago30:06

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Are you checking off the "NFP box" or is your heart really in it? We're bringing you this podcast episode to encourage you and your spouse to dig a little deeper into your "why" behind using NFP in your marriage. Looking for support around sexuality, NFP, sexual ethics, or something we talked about in this episode? NFP/FA Mindset coaching and NFP M…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Season 4 Preview 5:31

5M ago5:31

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Welcome to Season 4 of Fempower Health where we empower women to advocate for their bodies and become the CEO of their health. Every week, we engage in discussions with women’s health experts on topics like sexual wellness, mental health, pelvic floor, aging, women-related cancers, relationships, and much more. Some topics we’ll cover in Season 4 i…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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LISTEN AGAIN: The Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone Throughout Women’s Lives | Dr. Jerilynn Prior 34:30

5M ago34:30

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We’ve all been told about the powerful effects of estrogen on a woman’s reproductive cycle. But more people are now learning that progesterone is equally as important. With so much research and discussion regarding hormone imbalances in women today, experts confirm that these two female sex hormones are critical to more than just sex and pregnancy—…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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LISTEN AGAIN: The Thyroid Disorder Jigsaw Puzzle: Management and Self-Advocacy | Rachel Hill 46:09

5M ago46:09

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Nearly 60% of people with a thyroid disorder go undiagnosed for years. Thyroid disease can be a complex jigsaw puzzle, but fortunately, today there is more support than ever. In this episode of Fempower Health, world-known thyroid patient advocate Rachel Hill shares her journey of overcoming thyroid disease. She explains several symptoms of thyroid…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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LISTEN AGAIN: Addressing Hormone Imbalance in Women | Dr. Shawn Tassone | Dr Shawn Tassone 52:06

5M ago52:06

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Nearly 80% of women experience a hormone imbalance in their lifetime. Hormone imbalances can be complex, as the symptoms and underlying causes vary widely. In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone, author of The Hormone Balance Bible, shares some of the key insights people need to know about women’s hormones and health. As a double-board certified OB-GYN…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Bloopers from Season 3 | Fempower Health 4:38

6M ago4:38

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Season 3 of the Fempower Health podcast covered topics on thyroid disease, sexual health, autoimmune disease, PCOS, genetic testing, pelvic floor health, menstrual equity, menopause, endometriosis, and so much more. Thank you to all of our guest experts and podcast listeners who make this show possible. Enjoy these funny bloopers from season 3! Sta…

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Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast

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Season 3 Takeaways from Hosting a Women’s Health Podcast | Georgie Kovacs 36:15

6M ago36:15

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2022 was a big year for women’s health, and we’ve certainly come a long way in the past five years! But there’s still much more to do in the world of women’s healthcare. In this episode, Georgie Kovacs of Fempower Health reflects on season 3 of the podcast. She shares what it’s been like on the journey from infertility to motherhood to menopause, a…

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Let's Interview Ellen and What's the Future of the Podcast? 51:08

6M ago51:08

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Kathleen takes over today and interviews Ellen about the past, present and future of the podcast. We chat about what started the podcast and where the spirit is leading us for the future of the podcast. Looking for support around sexuality, NFP, sexual ethics, or something we talked about in this episode? NFP/FA Mindset coaching and NFP Method Matc…

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What Pain Science Reveals About the Brain and Body | Dr. Melissa Farmer 56:57

6M ago56:57

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In the United States alone, more than 20% of adults experience chronic pain (CDC, 2020). Globally, it’s one of the top reasons adults seek medical care today, and many patients try several chronic pain relief methods in desperate search of a solution. Why is pain so prevalent among adults and how can we cope? In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr.…

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Discernment and Prayer 29:25

6M ago29:25

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Having trouble with discerning God's call for your family planning intentions? So are we! Join us to chat about discernment and we'll share with you the biggest secret to discernment. Spoiler alert! It's prayer. Looking for support around sexuality, NFP, sexual ethics, or something we talked about in this episode? NFP/FA Mindset coaching and NFP Me…

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