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The Med Edit PodcastEndo Is Real: Debunking Myths & Managing Endometriosis with Dr. Lawren Honken (Ep.39)In this powerful episode of The Med Edit Podcast, hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell are joined by board-certified OB/GYN and social media educator Dr. Lawren Honken (@yourfriendtheobgyn) for a deeply validating and evidence-based conversation on endometriosis.From delayed diagnoses and painful periods to fertility struggles and misinformation on social media, we cover:What endometriosis actually is (and isn’t)Why it often takes years to diagnoseSurgical vs. non-surgical treatment optionsThe truth about hormonal birth control, diet, and supplementsCommon myths like “pregnancy cures endo” (spoiler: it doesn’t)Whether you’re living with endo...
2025-06-2632 minThe Med Edit PodcastEndo Is Real: Debunking Myths & Managing Endometriosis with Dr. Lawren Honken (Ep.39)In this powerful episode of The Med Edit Podcast, hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell are joined by board-certified OB/GYN and social media educator Dr. Lawren Honken (@yourfriendtheobgyn) for a deeply validating and evidence-based conversation on endometriosis.
From delayed diagnoses and painful periods to fertility struggles and misinformation on social media, we cover:
What endometriosis actually is (and isn’t)
Why it often takes years to diagnose
Surgical vs. non-surgical treatment options
The truth about hormonal birth control, diet, and supplements
Common myths like “pregnancy cures endo” (spoiler: it doesn’t)
Whether you’re l...
2025-06-2632 min
Good MomsMaternal Health Month Series: Postpartum Anxiety & Depression with Dr. Lawren HonkenIn today’s episode, Dr. Lawren Honken and I talk about our experiences with postpartum anxiety, including fear, intrusive thoughts, and loss of control as new moms. Dr. Honken candidly shares what postpartum anxiety looked like for her when she first became a mom and her journey into motherhood. She also shares what postpartum depression can look like for many women, outlining options and resources for moms to advocate for themselves and take care of their mental health. In addition to being a mom of 3 and an OBGYN, Dr. Honken has also amassed a following on social med...
2025-06-0453 min
MedStory PodcastCan a Doctor Be Human Online? Dr. Honken Says Yes—and Here’s HowWhen Dr. Lawren Honken—OBGYN, mom of three, and passionate women’s health advocate—started posting on social media, she didn’t set out to become a content creator. She just wanted to make reliable information more accessible. Fast forward to today, and her platform, Your Friend the OBGYN, is changing how women connect with healthcare—one honest post at a time.In this episode, Dr. Honken opens up about:- How she moved past overthinking every word to showing up with confidence- Why storytelling is more powerful than lecturing...
2025-05-2617 min
Health by Haven Podcast044 | Your Friend the OBGYN - Women’s Health 101Dr. Lawren Honken is a wife, mom of 3, and a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist currently practicing in the Southeastern US. She is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner and is completing a fellowship in Integrative Health. She serves her patients as a trusted resource, providing medical education online while advocating for patient autonomy and informed consent. Her goal is to simplify difficult concepts in women’s health and for those interacting with her online to feel they have a friend who is also an Ob/Gyn.She provides so much helpful inf...
2025-03-1048 min
The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastEp. 130: Hormones After Hysterectomy: What's the Deal?On this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Lawren Honken - a board certified OBGYN, certified menopause practitioner and a current integrative medicine fellow at George Washington University. this episode is all things menopause and perimenopause, specifically after an emergency hysterectomy or in birth or related to birth. We cover so many topics: different types of hysterectomies, what happens after a hysterectomy with your hormones, ovarian function after a hysterectomy, treatment like hormone replacement therapy and so much more. We hope you learn so much with us. On this episode, you will hear:- birth trauma and...
2024-12-031h 13