Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun.
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Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun.
Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
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Karen explores the importance of iodine and how its deficiency can impact overall health. She discusses the essential role iodine plays in thyroid function, metabolism, and cognitive development, particularly in pregnant women. Karen explains why iodine deficiency is on the rise, how to test for it, and the best ways to ensure adequate intake through diet and supplements.
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Karen explores the potential of UTI vaccines as an alternative to antibiotics for treating recurrent urinary tract infections. She explains how UTIs develop, why traditional antibiotic treatments often fail, and how vaccines work to boost the body's immune response.
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Karen examines the use of kava supplements, exploring their potential benefits for anxiety and their serious risks, including liver toxicity. She highlights key studies on kava's effectiveness, explains its traditional use, and warns of its interactions with medications. She also shares a list of alternative supplements that have been shown to help with anxiety and depression without the significant risks associated with kava.
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Karen kicks off 2025 by examining the science behind New Year's resolutions. She explores why we make them, who is most likely to set goals for the new year, and the reasons resolutions often fail. She also shares practical tips for improving success rates, such as setting small, meaningful goals, using habit trackers, and practicing self-compassion after setbacks.
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Karen settles the great debate: should you sleep with or without underwear? She explores the health benefits and potential drawbacks of both choices. From reducing the risk of infections to promoting vaginal health, she provides research-backed insights to help you make the best decision for your body.
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Karen discusses the dangers of cold-related illnesses and how to stay safe during the winter months. She explains the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies for conditions such as hypothermia, frostbite, chillblains, and trench foot. Learn practical tips for dressing warmly, avoiding prolonged exposure to cold, and recognizing early warning signs of these conditions to prevent severe complications.
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Karen addresses bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection that affects many women. She explains its symptoms, causes, and risk factors, while offering practical solutions for both treatment and prevention. From prescription antibiotics to boric acid suppositories and probiotics, Karen shares a comprehensive approach to managing recurrent BV.
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Karen shares a collection of grounding techniques to help listeners manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions.
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Karen sheds light on iron deficiency anemia, covering its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. She explains the stages of anemia development, common risk factors, and how to recognize signs like fatigue, pale skin, and brittle nails.
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Karen discusses hormone pellet therapy, one form of bioidentical hormone replacement that is designed to produce consistent, long-term hormone levels. She outlines how these tiny pellets are inserted under the skin and can be used to minimize the symptoms of menopause and hormone imbalance—exploring the benefits, possible side effects, and risks associated with them. She also gives tips on what to expect with the treatment and suggestions for finding a trusted provider.
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Karen takes on the topic of inositol supplements, particularly their benefits for managing metabolic and mood disorders. She explores the science behind inositol, a substance naturally found in the body, and how it can support insulin regulation and neurotransmitter balance.
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Karen answers the question: "What type of magnesium should I take if I decide to take a supplement?" She explains magnesium's essential role in health, touching on its benefits for brain, heart, and muscle function, and highlights the widespread issue of magnesium deficiency, often due to processed food diets.
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Karen covers the topic of estrogen loss during perimenopause and its effects on skin health, particularly facial skin. She explores how declining estrogen levels lead to reduced skin elasticity, collagen loss, and increased dryness, and discusses the benefits of using topical estrogen creams to counteract these effects. She also reviews the history of estrogen in skincare, recent studies on its effectiveness, and shares her own experience with adding estrogen cream to her facial care regimen.
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Karen explores the Galleri test, a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test that can identify over 50 types of cancer. She explains how the test works, its potential benefits, and the risks associated with its use. She also shares personal stories from individuals who benefited from the test, while discussing ongoing research to determine its effectiveness in improving cancer outcomes.
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Karen explores the topic of improving focus and concentration, sharing research-backed methods to help listeners sharpen their mental clarity. From brain training games like Sudoku and crossword puzzles to the benefits of regular exercise and proper sleep, Karen provides practical tips for enhancing cognitive function.
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Karen addresses the rise of medical misinformation on TikTok. She highlights the dangers of following non-factual advice from non-medical influencers, explaining the importance of consulting reliable sources and medical professionals for health advice. She also provides tips on how to identify and avoid false health claims on social media. Learn how to navigate the murky waters of TikTok health trends and protect your well-being.
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This week, Karen revisits the critical topic of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in light of record-breaking temperatures across the United States. She explains the body's cooling mechanisms, the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and practical measures to prevent and treat these conditions.
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In part two of our series on those pesky mosquitos, Karen dives into practical measures to prevent mosquito bites and protect against mosquito-borne diseases. She explores effective repellents, proper application methods, and household tips to minimize mosquito presence. Tune in to find out how Victoria's Secret could play a role in preventing bug bites this summer.
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As we head into summer, Karen buzzes into the world of mosquitoes and the serious health threats they pose. After explaining her own personal vendetta against these insects, she discusses the diseases mosquitoes can transmit, such as Dengue fever, West Nile virus, and malaria. Don't let mosquitoes bug you this summer – listen in for an informative and timely discussion on staying safe from these tiny terrors.
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Karen explores the concept of grounding, also known as earthing, and its potential health benefits. She explains how grounding connects the body to the earth's natural electrical energy, which may help reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and boost overall wellness. Karen discusses various ways to practice grounding, both outdoors and indoors, using techniques and specialized tools.
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Karen delves into the often-overlooked MTHFR genetic variant and its significant impact on health. She explains the crucial differences between folate and folic acids. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the MTHFR gene mutation, which affects the body's ability to utilize essential B vitamins, and offers practical advice on supplements like L-methylfolate and methyl B12.
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Karen discusses the importance of at-home testing and goes on a rant about providers who dismiss them (and their patients) out-of-hand.
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Karen discusses recent research on the benefits of apple cider vinegar for weight loss. The study found that consuming up to one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar daily for 12 weeks led to an average weight loss of 15 pounds. Listen on for more!
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Karen discusses practical strategies for overcoming stubborn weight loss challenges, particularly during perimenopause. She delves into the nuances of balancing diet and exercise, explains the importance of mixing cardio with weight resistance, and addresses common dietary misconceptions.
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Karen answers the question: "What type of magnesium should I take if I decide to take a supplement?" She explains magnesium's essential role in health, touching on its benefits for brain, heart, and muscle function, and highlights the widespread issue of magnesium deficiency, often due to processed food diets.
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Karen discusses sacropenia (loss of muscle and strength) and ways to combat it.
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Karen discusses heavy metal exposure and its link to earlier menopause in middle-aged women.
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Karen shares some tips for keeping your thyroid healthy.
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Karen takes on another TikTok trend. Does naval oiling help with anyting besides giving you a soft belly button?
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Karen takes on the TikTok trend of using rice water to promote hair growth and provides a suggestion for a more effective alternative: rice bran oil.
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Karen discusses the misery of reflux and PPI treatment alternatives.
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As we enter the holiday season, Karen discusses a condition that can be more likely to occur this time of year: holiday heart syndrome.
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Karen discusses how to prevent and treat dark facial spots called Melasma.
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Can you believe it's been five years? Karen takes us through two of our first episodes, back when we were Sweaty and Pissed with Leanne Morgan.
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Feeling like your stomach is tied in knots? Karen discusses the foods, supplements, and activities that can help to reduce anxiety.
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Ever wondered which other animals experience menopause? Karen discusses scientific findings about the five other species of mammal we have observed entering menopause.
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Karen discusses retinal migraines, an eye condition that can cause momentary blindness or visual problems like flashing lights.
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Karen discusses histamine intolerance: yet another reason not to eat spoiled food!
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Learn how to recognize and how to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
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Karen reviews the newly FDA-approved med specifically for treating Postpartum Depression (PPD).
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Karen and David will reveal the answer to this unusual question.
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Could it be possible that there is a single supplement that can help battle high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, diabetes, PCOS, inflammation, depression, and possibly even cancer? Karen discusses berberine and the many uses for which it has been studied.
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Ever feel like no matter how much you sleep, you’re still tired? For people with a certain disorder, that fatigue can last for months at a time. Karen discusses myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS) and seven of its major symptoms.
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Do you struggle to keep your nails from chipping and tearing? Karen discusses several methods for helping to keep your nails hard and healthy.
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Karen discusses hair loss: it's many potential causes, strategies for preventing it, and ways to start promoting more growth.
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Karen discusses a new option for treating hot flashes in people for whom HRT is not an option – Veozah.
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Karen discusses the tiniest cellural organism known to humans – a type of bacteria called Ureaplasma that can cause bacterial vaginosis (BV).
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Karen and David discuss the best ways to protect your brain from Alzheimer's.
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Fear not! Karen shares the many options to address vaginal dryness.
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Journalist David Alan joins Karen in a discussion to determine why the wait times for medical specialist appointments are increasing.
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This is a rerun of an episode of Sweaty and Pissed that originally aired December 14, 2019.
Karen and Forrest got food poisoning but they also got to see some otters, so it all evened out in the end. Leanne Morgan loves an otter but is skeptical of cruises.
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Karen discusses the dangers of gas cooking and how to mitigate the risk.
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Karen talks with Dr. Angela DeRosa (drhotflash.com) about her experience treating perimenopausal women. Topics discussed include kisspeptin, the benefits of pellets over oral and topical HRT, and new research in hormone replacement therapy.
Karen clarifies when a head injury calls for an ER visit.
Karen discusses some of the main lifestyle choices that can accelerate skin aging and how you can help prevent it.
Karen dives into the ins and outs of Raynaud's Syndrome.
Karen reviews all the reasons for breakthrough vaginal bleeding.
How do you end up with a prediabetes diagnosis and what do you do to make sure it doesn't become diabetes?
Karen discusses the importance of gut health and the many ways to make sure you're supporting it.
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Karen discusses ways in which women can prevent falls and orthopedic injuries after age 40.
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If you have ever wondered if you should keep your expired meds, Karen will help with that!
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Karen reviews the benefits of napping and discusses who shouldn't be napping!
Karen shares important information on a childhood pain syndrome and how to treat it.
Karen reviews the benefits of switching to plant-based milk and the differences between the various options.
Karen talks about bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition which most often occurs in those who douche, don't use condoms while having sex, or have new or multiple sex partners. She also discusses the research being done on the groundbreaking treatment that is being developed: vaginal microbiome transplants.
Karen discusses a new study on the benefits of eating resistant starch and gives examples of some foods that are high in resistant starch.
This episode includes a list of all the tests Leanne has had and ignored.
This is a re-broadcast of an episode from October 6, 2018.
Leanne and Karen talk about everything from soup to nuts, or more accurately, from bladders to pinto beans, in this episode that informs our listeners what to do about vaginal dryness.
Karen continues her discussion of metabolism and the imbalances that cause it to slow down to a crawl. This episode includes discussion of peptide therapy as well as the conclusion to the patient story she began in the first part (see "Is Your Metabolism Creeping and Crawling?").
Have you made all of the lifestyle changes your doctors recommend, but you still can't seem to lose weight? Karen discusses one of the possible causes of a slow metabolism.
Karen provides some background for the anti-inflammatory diet she has been recommending by discussing the 1905 study that was a breakthrough in the way we think about factory-processed foods and their effect on our health.
Karen discuss chronic inflammation, an extremely common condition with a wide array of symptoms which can include fatigue, body pain, depression or anxiety, gastrointestinal complication, weight gain, weight loss, persistent infections, migraines and more.
Karen brings her attention to the question of hooded eyelids and how to fix them non-surgically.
Karen discusses fatty liver disease, a condition that – while most never know they have it – has the potential to cause serious complications.
Karen discusses the woes of constipation — because when you can't poop, you feel like poop.
Karen talks about the root causes of endometriosis, a painful disorder experienced by many women.
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Karen talks about the difference between synthetic and compounded hormones, and answers a question about itchy genitalia — a topic that seems to keep coming up on the show.
Karen discusses MTHFR, a genetic variant that increases your risk for anxiety, depression and ADD.
Karen answers questions about using hormone replacement therapy in women who have had cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events.
Karen discusses pandemic-induced insomnia. What causes insomnia and what can we do to make it go away?
Want beautiful nails? Karen shares reasons for nail problems and how to fix them.
Why are women more likely than men to get Alzheimer's? Karen discusses Alzheimer's and its connection to estrogen.
Ever walk in to a room and wonder, "why did I come into this room?" Karen discusses several strategies for improving memory and general brain health.
Karen discusses postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an under diagnosed condition that causes a slew of issues when standing up.
Karen and Alexandra Perrignon talk about the importance of self-care and learning to say, "no."
Karen thinks about discussing red, white and blue symptoms to celebrate Independence Day, but thinks better of it when the results are rather icky. Instead, she does a deep dive into HRT pellets and the different ways they can be used.
Did you know women can take Viagra, too? Karen answers several questions submitted by a listener, including one about loss of libido.
Karen discusses yeast overgrowth, an often overlooked issue that can have serious health consequences.
Karen discusses tinnitus and has a surprising potential solution to that high-pitched ear ringing.
Karen breaks down the strange effects of adrenal fatigue and common ways to deal with it.
For the inaugural episode of Itchy and Bitchy, Karen discusses the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States: Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a condition known to cause hives and a host of other nasty symptoms.
Karen addresses some listener questions, including functional medicine testing.
Kirk Bass, MD and Mandy Baker, RN share with Karen the services that Shea Aesthetic Clinic offers Emsculpt, microneedling and more.
Karen visits with Dr. Kirk Bass and Mandy Baker from the Shea Aesthetic Clinic about a new, easy and highly effective treatment for urinary incontinence.
Karen and producer Forrest answer questions from listeners on a range of hormone-related topics.
Karen and Alexandra Perrignon discuss triggers and how to change habits.
Karen answers some listeners' questions with the help of producer Forrest.
Karen answers several questions about our previous estrogen dominance episode and Leanne makes an important announcement.
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Karen, Leanne and Leanne's baby child Tess answer some questions about makeup from our listeners.
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Karen and Leanne discuss Thanksgiving foods and the effects they have on our health.
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Karen tackles one of the questions she gets more than any other: "How do I lose this belly fat?"
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Karen and Leanne discuss low dose naltrexone and the amazing variety of ailments it helps with.
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Karen discusses estrogen dominance.
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Karen and Leanne discuss the risks and benefits of caffeine usage, and Karen answers a question about mushroom supplements.
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In the final installment of our makeup series, Leanne Morgan's baby child Tess Morgan (Instagram: @poutbytesslucille), a professional makeup artist, gives tips on makeup for eyebrows, eyes, and lips. If you haven't already, check out the first three parts!
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Karen discusses options for allergy treatments and Leanne regrets wearing her see-through gown.
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Karen and Leanne catch up about Leanne's travels and address some questions that were submitted on Facebook.
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Bronzer and blush tips from Leanne's baby child, Tess Morgan (Instagram: @poutbytesslucille), a professional makeup artist. For more information, including step by step instructions from Tess, check out our website sweatyandpissed.com
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Foundation and concealer tips from Leanne's baby child, Tess Morgan (Instagram: @poutbytesslucille) a professional makeup artist. For more information, including step by step instructions from Tess, check out our website sweatyandpissed.com
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Skin prep with Leanne's baby child, Tess Morgan (Instagram: @poutbytesslucille), a professional makeup artist. For more information, including step by step instructions from Tess, check out our website sweatyandpissed.com
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Karen discusses all things menstrual cups: how to use them, what are the benefits, and what are the potential drawbacks.
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Nevertheless, Leanne and Karen review immune support options during the pandemic.
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Karen speaks about methods of supporting your immune system to help fight off infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
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Karen and Leanne discuss anxiety, mood swings and life milestones during perimenopause.
Karen answers questions from our listeners about urinary tract infections and herpes outbreaks.
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Karen and Leanne discuss leaky gut and the importance of keeping a healthy gut, and catch up on Leanne's preparation for the birth of her grandbaby.
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Karen answers listener questions about gut problems, what you can do to heal your gut and keep it healthy.
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Karen and Leanne discuss a variety of sleep solutions. Leanne discloses her deep fascination with buffalo.
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Karen answers a listener's question about hypothyroidism.
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Karen explains bacterial vaginosis and Leanne worries that she has it. Leanne loved a crop top but now adores a big t-shirt to match her big panties.
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Leanne and Karen discuss osteoporosis treatment, including lifestyle changes.
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Karen answers questions from our listeners about the use of hormone replacement therapy after having a heart attack or stroke.
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Leanne is starstruck when the hilarious comedian and actor Jon Reep comes to visit and, as always, Karen has the lowdown on low testosterone in men.
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Karen answers several questions about ways to alleviate breast pain and breast cysts.
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Karen discusses hormone replacement therapy and how long it should last and Leanne reminisces about the good ole days of having 20-year-old legs in a swimsuit.
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Karen answers listener questions about the relationship between exercise and hormone balance, and also delves into estrogen dominance.
Leanne and Stephen Brown discuss the benefits and woes of Karen's recommendations for reducing inflammation.
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A conversation with the artist Stephen Brown of Glitterville, the master of making a magical world.
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Karen answers several listener questions submitted on our Facebook page at facebook.com/sweatyandpissed. She suggests supplements to help with various menopause symptoms and explains why progesterone can still be helpful after a hysterectomy.
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Leanne and Karen muse about their wishes and their reality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Karen discusses the purpose of testosterone in women and the barriers you might face to being prescribed replacement hormones.
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Leanne and Karen talk about things to do and ways to improve yourself while under quarantine.
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Note: This was recorded before stay-at-home orders were in place for most of the U.S.
Timecodes:
0:00-1:00 — Introduction
1:00-5:00 — Stories from the Big Panty Tour
5:00-12:30 — Menorrhagia and endometrial ablation
12:30-14:00 — What counts as heavy bleeding?
14:00-15:00 — What is the operation like?
15:00-22:00 — TV talk (Scandal, Ozark, Shtisel, This Is Us, The Handmaid’s Tale, The West Wing)
22:00-25:30 — Final thoughts about endometrial ablation
25:30-28:30 — Leanne checks on her thyroid
28:30-29:30 — Credits and goodbye
Leanne and Karen talk about lichen sclerosus and Leanne checks on the status of her doin's.
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0:00-1:00 — Introduction
1:00-4:00 — What is lichen sclerosus?
4:00-7:30 — What causes this?
7:30-12:30 — Treatments for lichen sclerosus?
12:30-15:20 — Tell-tale signs of lichen sclerosus
Leanne and Karen talk about the spread, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Leanne and Karen talk about colonoscopy prep. It's not fun, but Karen has some tips to help make it tolerable.
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Leanne and Karen explain why you need vitamin D in your life and how to make sure you're getting enough without getting too much sun.
Leanne and Karen talk about Leanne's ongoing tour and discuss some tips for getting pregnant that you might want to try before going to see a fertility specialist.
Leanne and Karen talk about bladder attacks and nonsurgical options.
Karen and Leanne talk about the effect of birth control pills on perimenopause. Leanne remembers the good ole days of having an IUD and learning to let it go.
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Karen and Forrest got food poisoning but they also got to see some otters, so it all evened out in the end. Leanne Morgan loves an otter but is skeptical of cruises.
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Even though white flour and sugar are Leanne's favorite food groups, Leanne and Karen discuss intermittent fasting.
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Karen and Leanne discuss Breast Cancer Awareness Month and try to figure out what to do about Leanne's implants.
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Karen and Leanne discuss lower extremity edema and what to do about it.
Karen and Leanne talk about HPV and commemorate Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
This episode includes a list of all the tests Leanne has had and ignored.
Karen provides some book suggestions. Leanne climbs Mt. LeConte and didn’t have to do it in a bunk bed.
Leanne and Karen discuss male hormone imbalance. Leanne votes not to help. Karen has to because of that pesky Hippocratic oath.
Leanne and Karen discuss the effects of menopausal migraines and new methods of treatment.
Leanne and Karen discuss crawling skin during menopause.
Leanne and Karen taken on some great questions from listeners about menopause and more!
Leanne and Karen answer some listener questions from the Facebook page.
Leanne and Karen are finally back from a long hiatus. They discuss where they’ve been and ways to cope with the summer heat.
Karen gets expert advice on postpartum depression from Alexander Perrignon, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Karen visits with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Alexandra Perrignon, about symptoms and treatment.
Karen welcomes psychiatric nurse practitioner Alexandra to talk about ways to treat anxiety during menopause.
Leanne checks in from the road and responds to some listeners with Karen.
Karen and Leanne discuss the loss of collagen during menopause and solutions for it.
It's a thing. Karen discusses Diastasis Recti and how to fix it.
Karen discusses yeast die-off symptoms.
Karen and Leanne discuss mood disorders and the genetic variant MTHFR.
Karen gives tips on inflammation reduction through diet and supplements.
Leanne talks about a sudden drop in her estrogen and undressing in front of strangers.
Karen and Leanne discuss thyroid problems.
We've been threatening to do it for weeks, now here it is!
Karen and Leanne discuss body odor changes during perimenopause and menopause.
While Leanne is out, Karen answers a couple questions from listeners.
Karen discusses surgical menopause in young women and Leanne provides some insight into the pursuit of passion.
What happens in menopause and how to help. Also, Karen tackles another question from Facebook.
Karen answers a question sent in by a listener, and Leanne knows a man in Atlanta who puts pellets in your butt.
Leanne gives interesting advice and Karen gives sound advice about how to have better sleep.
Leanne somehow connects those two dots. Listen to episode 8 to see how!
Leanne shares her bladder woes and Karen provides tips to solve them.
Leanne and Karen talk about everything from soup to nuts, or more accurately, from bladders to pinto beans, in this episode that informs our listeners what to do about vaginal dryness.
Karen and Leanne discuss options for reducing brain fog and helping with relationship troubles common during perimenopause and menopause.
Leanne and Karen discuss the effects of hormonal imbalances during perimenopause, including foggy thinking and a whole host of problems for your love life.
Do you feel like an alien has taken over your body? It's not sci-fi, it's menopause. Leanne and Karen discuss the hormones that affect your body during menopause.
Leanne and Karen discuss perimenopause, bioidentical hormones, postpartum depression and answer some important questions like, "Is Gwyneth Paltrow allowed to eat eggs anymore?"
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Leanne and Karen introduce themselves and begin their discussion of menopause. Topics include adrenal fatigue, gluten intolerance and big panties on a clothes line.
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Get ready for Sweaty and Pissed, where Leanne Morgan, a comedian, and Karen Nickell, a nurse practitioner, talk about menopause and more.
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