Links from Episode:
The Elm with Dr. Alicia Robbins
In this episode of Project Connection, Coco talks with Dr. Alicia Robbins—OBGYN, certified menopause practitioner, and mother—about the often-overlooked journey of perimenopause and menopause. 🌙🔥
They explore why it's crucial to understand hormonal changes as early as your 30s, how to navigate shifts in libido, and the connection between sexual health, sleep, nutrition, and stress. Dr. Robbins also shares how she balances her roles as a doctor and mom, and how societal pressures uniquely impact women today.
💡 Plus, they dive into new models of care—from bioidentical hormones to concierge medicine and even AI—as ways to improve access, quality, and connection in women's healthcare.
✨ Chapters:
🔹 Navigating the Transition: Perimenopause and Menopause Explained
🔹 Empowering Women: The Importance of Hormonal Awareness
🔹 Building Trust: The Key to Effective Patient Care
🔹 Concierge Care: A New Approach to Women's Health
This conversation is full of truth-telling, myth-busting, and practical wisdom for women in every season. ❤️🔥
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Sound Bites
"Perimenopause can last up to a decade."
"Trust is built through genuine care."
"Couples who do yoga together have better sex."
"Sleep is huge, if you're not sleeping."
"Diet can really go further than people think."
"I love being alone, I'm kind of a lone wolf."
"It's more about quality over quantity."
"Trust your gut and your body."
