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Pregnant Behind Bars Oct 15, 2018

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Don't get us started on women's health in the penal system! So much to unpack in this can't-miss episode on prison health. We'll look at pushing out babies while shackled, needing abortions behind bars, and more. Special interview with national expert & author of the bestseller, JailCare, Dr. Carolyn Sufrin.

Transwomen Oct 13, 2018

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It's not often in women's health that we focus on gender affirming treatments or the overall welfare of transgender individuals. Time for that to change. Special interviews with Ava, a transwoman law student, & Dr. Heidi Wittenberg, director of MoZaic Care in San Francisco.

Alcohol in Pregnancy Sep 25, 2018

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More than 70% of U.S. adults drink alcohol and 1 in 10 women report drinking during their pregnancy. Time to talk facts- the good, the bad, and the really essential stuff you need to know as a woman.

Interview with Julene Zizza, an educator and 20 year sober mother of a son with fetal alcohol syndrome.

Women's Health in the Media Sep 03, 2018

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The media influences all aspects of our life, including the way we view our health and wellness. Let's explore some of the ways women's health is portrayed (the good and bad) on TV, film, the news, & more. The Drs. also interview special guest, Dr. Nita Landry, Co-Host of the Emmy Award winning show, 'The Doctors' and get her take on medicine & media.

Intimate Partner Violence Aug 23, 2018

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1 in 3 women in the U.S. will experience some form of domestic or intimate partner violence in her lifetime. Here's what it looks like up close, how it affects your entire health, and what you can do to help.

Sex ED Aug 07, 2018

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Everyone has a story... whether it's the banana and the condom or the question box with answers read aloud by your PE teacher, sex ed comes for us all.

Painful Sex Jul 30, 2018

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Let's not pretend sex is a walk in the park every single time. When it's great, it's great; but when sex is painful, it's time to talk to your gyno. Drs. Jenn & Erica are here for you, lovelies. Special interview with sexual health expert, NP Kelsey Lynd at Stanford University.

Miscarriage Jul 17, 2018

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They're often stigmatized and rarely normalized, but miscarriages happen A LOT, and not because of anything you did. Drs. Jenn & Erica break down one of the most common gynecologic issues known to woman.

Families Separated Jun 20, 2018

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There are no words for what we are doing to children and mothers at the U.S.-Mexico border. There will be serious health implications, and we're going to talk about them right. now.

Postpartum Vagina Jun 18, 2018

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Nobody likes talking about it, so that's why we're delving deep into the aftermath that is the postpartum vagina. What happens to your vagina after birth? We're talking peeing yourself, sandpaper vaginas (ouch), & postpartum sex. Get ready for this.

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