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The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveAesthetics and Women's Health with Katie Allen PA-CKatie Allen is a Physician Assistants (PA-C) at the Aesthetic Center of Gainesville. In her capacity, Katie works closely with the surgeons during a wide range of surgical procedures as well as injecting fillers and BOTOX®. She also performs nipple tattooing procedures for breast cancer patients after they have had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction.Katie’s job is not only to assist the doctors during surgery but also to ensure that a patient’s well-being is a priority. She is also instrumental in the planning of a patient’s treatment to achieve the highest levels of satisfa...2025-01-2932 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveEmpowering Midlife Health with Cynthia Thurlow, NPIn this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and renowned women’s health expert. Cynthia is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health, particularly when it comes to fasting, hormonal health, and overall wellness. She shares her expertise on how women can navigate midlife health changes, including perimenopause and menopause, through sustainable lifestyle changes.Cynthia is widely recognized for her TEDx talk on intermittent fasting, which has garnered millions of views, and for her holistic approach to health. As an advocate for personalized medicine, she emphasizes the importance of addressing the...2025-01-1557 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveLady Parts Documentary: Chat with the Creators"Lady Parts" is a groundbreaking narrative feature that dives into the world of women's health, exploring the complex and often misunderstood aspects of female anatomy, sexuality, and reproductive care. The film tackles the stigma and gaps in knowledge that persist around conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, and menopause, and shares the stories of women who have struggled for years to find answers. Featuring candid interviews with medical experts, advocates, and patients, "Lady Parts" sheds light on the systemic challenges within healthcare and the need for greater education and advocacy. This podcast episode will unpack the film's key messages and discuss...2024-10-2739 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveMetabolic Health, Hormones and Thyroid with Ann KonkolyIn this episode of "Midlife Matters," we dive into the complexities of metabolic health and weight management for women in their midlife years. As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, they often face changes in body composition, metabolism, and weight regulation that can feel challenging to navigate. We explore why these changes occur, the role of hormones like estrogen in metabolic health, and how lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress management can make a significant impact.Our expert guest, Ann Konkoly, breaks down the latest research and provides actionable insights on effective strategies to maintain...2024-10-1347 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveGenitourinary Syndrome of MenopauseDr. Rachel S. Rubin is a board certified urologist with fellowship training in sexual medicine. She is an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and owns her own practice in Washington DC. Dr. Rubin provides comprehensive care to all genders. She treats issues such as pelvic pain, menopause, erectile dysfunction, and low libido. Dr. Rubin is the director at large and former education chair for the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and an associate editor for the journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. Her work has been featured in the NYT, NPR a...2024-09-2933 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveNavigating Lichen Sclerosus with: Jaclyn LantierIn this episode, Ms Lantier defines Lichen Sclerosus and how to navigate finding treatment and care as a patient advocate.Jaclyn is a vulvar lichen sclerosus patient advocate from Toronto, Canada. Jaclyn is the founder and director of The Lost Labia Chronicles, an evidence-based knowledge-sharing hub for vulvar lichen sclerosus information and support. She is on the executive board of Lichen Sclerosus Network, a non-profit organization based in the USA. She is currently enrolled in the EUPATI patient expert training program to improve her skills in patient advocacy. Jaclyn did her Ph.D. in philosophy of neuroscience a...2024-08-2658 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveIntegrative Women's Health: Viewing Our Health Through a Holistic LensDr. Kristin Markell, MD, is a double board certified OBGYN, hormonal health and wellbeing specialist and intimacy coach. She specializes in hormonal health including PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. Through her integrative approach, she combines nutrition, lifestyle, mind body approaches, mindset support, supplements, botanicals and hormonal management in her signature programs, WILD Wellbeing and Hormonal Harmony. She believes Wholeness Is Life’s Design (WILD) and by developing a deeper understanding of our hormones and how they affect our whole health, women can support their path to their most desired life.To learn more about Dr. Markell, ch...2024-08-1241 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveHow to navigate good healthcare, testosterone and the NPWH/ISSWSH Sexual Health and Menopause CourseListen to your co-hosts explore the misconceptions and myths on testosterone therapy, how to navigate good care for your self as well as talking about the NPWH/ISSSWH course for healthcare practitioners. This virtual course will focus on Sexual Health & Menopause. It features in-depth information about:Building Blocks of GSM Management (Anatomy / History of GSM, and the Impact of the WHI)Hormones 101 (Systemic Treatments and Androgen/Estrogen Receptors)Local GSM Treatments (Hormonal & Non-Hormonal)What Else is In Your Toolbox - Lubricants/Devices, Pelvic floor PT, and Psychologic Treatments for GSMPLUS: Ted-Style talks on Breast Cancer & GSMBoxed Wa...2024-07-1429 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveManaging the Perimenopausal Patient with Dr. Aoife OSullivan MDDr. Aoife OSullivan, MDDr. Aoife OSullivan, MD. has been practicing medicine for over twenty years and am board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and have completed additional training perimenopause and menopause care and am a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Throughout my time in medicine, she has seen and treated a wealth of illnesses and injuries in many different settings. What she has enjoyed most of all are the connections she has built with my patients.She was born and raised in Ireland and moved to the United States in 2004. She attended me...2024-07-0739 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveUnderstanding the Stellate Ganglion Block with John Vogel DOStellate Ganglion Block for PTSDIndividuals may develop PTSD (also called Post Traumatic Stress Injury) from a single or repeated traumatic events. When trauma causes a persistent injury pattern to the nervous system, it can become locked into a permanent protective mode, even in the absence of on-going threat. This can cause a variety of symptoms including:Being "on-guard" all the timeConstant anxiety and fearIntolerance of being around groups of peopleNightmaresIsolation from others physically and emotionallyDifficulty progressing in therapy because talking about the trauma makes you too anxiousWhat is a stellate ganglion...2024-06-2033 min
The justASK Podcast Part of The HIVE CollectiveGaps in management of vasomotor symptoms: findings from a national need assessment. And our whys on the career trajectory.Context: This national needs assessment study explores the knowledge, attitude, beliefs, and practices (KABP) gaps related to vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause among primary care and OB/GYN clinicians. VMS significantly impacts healthcare costs, workplace productivity, and patient psychosocial health, but a notable disconnect exists between healthcare providers and patients, with provider reticence and knowledge gaps playing a contributing role.Objectives: This study aims to identify and propose optimal educational strategies to address these barriers, with attention to health disparities affecting women of color.Methods: Methods employed include...2024-06-0549 min