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ACOG Compassionate ConversationsQuality of Life and Menopausal Changes in Sexual HealthIn the ninth episode of our Compassionate Conversations podcast series, Stacey Ammerman, DO, FACOG, NCMP, DABOM, Judith Volkar, MD, MBA, FACOG and Sara Cichowski, MD, FACOG take a deeper dive into how health care professionals can discuss the connection menopause symptoms and sexual health with their patients in an empathetic, sensitive manner. We’ll focus on how to have mindful conversations with patients on their managing their changes in anatomy, desire, libido and more as well as ways to discuss needs with partners. To hear more about Compassionate Conversations, check out our website! We...
2025-12-1623 minACOG Compassionate ConversationsDiscussing Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause and Impacts on SleepIn the eighth episode of our Compassionate Conversations podcast series, Karen Adams, MD, DO, FACOG, NCMP, DABOM and Kerri Anthony, MD, FACOG, MSCP take a deeper dive into how health care professionals can discuss the vasomotor menopause symptoms and sleep with their patients in an empathetic, sensitive manner. We’ll focus on how to have mindful conversations with patients on their managing their vasomotor symptoms and subsequent impacts on sleep. To hear more about Compassionate Conversations, check out our website! We are grateful to Astellas for its support of ACOG’s Compassionate Conversation series. ACOG is...
2025-12-1224 minACOG Compassionate ConversationsMangaing Menopause Symptoms and Maintaining Quality of LifeIn the seventh episode of our Compassionate Conversations podcast series, Kerri Anthony, MD, FACOG, MSCP and Stacey Ammerman, DO, FACOG, NCMP, DABOM take a deeper dive into how health care professionals can discuss the skills and strategies for maintaining quality of life while managing menopause symptoms with their patients in an empathetic, sensitive manner. We’ll focus on how to have mindful conversations with patients on their lifestyle goals and how to treat their menopause symptoms. To hear more about Compassionate Conversations, check out our website! We are grateful to Astellas for its support of ACOG’s Compas...
2025-12-1216 min
Obesity: A DiseaseEpisode 119: Obesity and Gynecologic Care – Challenges and AdvancesHosted by Dr. Allison Rhodes, this exciting new 8 part series explores how obesity intersects with a wide range of medical specialties. In each episode, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities for improving patient care when addressing obesity in different clinical contexts.
In this fourth episode, Dr. Allison Rhodes is joined again by Dr. Kimberley Sampson-Paine to explore the unique challenges and advances in gynecological care for patients with obesity. Building on the foundation of Episode 3, they shift the focus to clinical management and treatment advances.
This podcast offers 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. To clai...
2025-10-1711 minObesity: A DiseaseEpisode 118: Obesity and Gynecologic Care with Dr. Sampson-PaineHosted by Dr. Allison Rhodes, this exciting new 8 part series explores how obesity intersects with a wide range of medical specialties. In each episode, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities for improving patient care when addressing obesity in different clinical contexts.
In this third episode, Dr. Allison Rhodes is joined by Dr. Kimberley Sampson-Paine to explore how obesity impacts women’s reproductive health. They discuss key gynecological conditions, including menstrual irregularities, infertility, PCOS, pregnancy complications, and increased cancer risk and highlight the importance of early screening, prevention strategies, and patient-centered care to improve outcomes.
Th...
2025-10-1712 min
It's YOUR Birth Day! PodcastIt's YOUR Birth Day! Podcast Episode 63 The Gift of Menopause with Dr. Erin WardSend us a textHey Friends!Helene & Christina here! We are so excited for this episode which is all about MENOPAUSE! Yes- we talk about perimenopause and menopause. How amazing is it that this is a real, regularly and openly talked about topic for women?! That alone is a gift that the women before us did not have in life and we, as empowered women, have used our voices to make this loud and clear. In this episode, we are given the knowledge and wisdom of Dr. Erin Ward, MD, FACOG, DABOM, MSCP, wh...
2025-10-0837 min
Your First 100 for Medical Practices & EntrepreneursEpisode 15: Lessons Learned & Clips From My Podcast GuestsThis is actually a best-of episode. I went through and clipped high-value lessons from each of my podcast guests so far. Here is a table of contents on what you can find in this episode:
1.) Christine Bishara, MD of Within Medical on how gained 26,000 Instagram followers.
2.) Mario Amaro, MD of Ease on how to build a digital community.
3.) Dr. Joseph Pazona of Pazona MD on how he got over 1,000 positive Google reviews.
4.) Courtney Younglove, M.D., FOMA, FACOG, DABOM of Heartland Weight Loss on how she got comfortable with p...
2025-09-1130 min
The Coalition Talk Show with Dr. Shani BelgraveMyths About Mojo: Women's Sexual HealthJoin The Coalition! In this powerful episode, we're joined by Dr. Peahen Gandhi, a highly regarded board-certified urogynecologist and advocate for women's health. Together, we unpack the myths, misconceptions, and cultural narratives surrounding women's sexual wellness—what mojo really means, why it matters, and how to reclaim it.From hormonal shifts to pelvic floor dynamics, Dr. Gandhi brings clarity, compassion, and clinical insight to a topic too often shrouded in silence. Whether you're a patient, provider, or simply curious, this episode is a must-watch for anyone invested in holistic, empowered care. Topics Covered:What “mojo” really means in the contex...
2025-09-0927 min
PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE VideoCourtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM - Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After PregnancyThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited...
2025-08-2059 min
PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastCourtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM - Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After PregnancyThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited...
2025-08-2059 min
PeerView Family Medicine & General Practice CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastCourtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM - Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After PregnancyThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited...
2025-08-2059 min
PeerView Family Medicine & General Practice CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastCourtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM - Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After PregnancyThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/SPP865. CME/AAPA credit will be available until August 4, 2026.Collaborating With Peers to Optimize Obesity Management in Women: Clinical Considerations Before, During, and After Pregnancy In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited...
2025-08-2059 min
HerHealthMDLife after bariatric surgery with Dr. Catherine Huss-Johnson, creator of BariBoot CampJoin my conversation with Dr. Catherine Huss-Johnson, founder of Bari Boot Camp. She is a nurse practitioner who also has a doctorate with a focus on life after bariatric surgery. Her work at Bari Boot Camp deals with supporting those in their journey after bariatric surgery. In this episode, she talks about her work and shares her own journey.https://www.baribootcamp.com/https://www.syracusewomanmag.com/2023/01/16/inspire-cathy-huss-johnson-losing-the-weight-gaining-a-new-life/
2025-03-1532 min
HerHealthMDCurrent events from the perspective of a obstetrician and gynecologistHi listeners - In this issue, I talk about the concerns that are undeniable and that I can't ignore as an ObGyn. Just my 2 cents - those of us who can, need to look out for people who are vulnerable.Some references from the episode:https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/hcp/contraceptive-guidance/index.htmlhttps://news.un.org/en/story/2025/02/1159901https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/foreign-service-worker-sues-trump-pregnant-wife-faces-life-threatening-rcna192599https://apnews.com/article/doge-firings-layoffs-federal-government-workers-musk-d33cdd7872d64d2bdd8fe70c28652654https...
2025-02-2037 min
Pioneers in HealthCourtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOMPioneers in Health Episode 16, January 23, 2025 – Courtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOMDr. Younglove understands the battle with obesity. She began her struggles with excess weight in adolescence. Prior to getting her degree in Obesity Medicine, she gained and lost the same forty pounds at least twenty times. She is also a busy single mother of three boys and understands how tempting it is to forego healthy foods in order to get something on the table between school, work, and obligations. She brings her own personal life experience into the exam room along with her medical knowledge. Dr. Younglo...
2025-01-2343 min
HerHealthMDSurgical options for weight management with bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon Dr. Natalia KubickiIt is my pleasure to share this insightful conversation that I had with Dr. Kubicki. She is an amazing surgeon and an amazing clinician, and she shares insights on surgical options for weight loss, including who would be a candidate for surgery, what the surgical options are like, and how the process generally goes.
https://www.frederickhealth.org/find-a-provider/provider/1578829636
Resource recommendation:
https://asmbs.org/for-patients/
2025-01-191h 01
HerHealthMDIt's January, let's talk about weightThis week, I talk about how we classify healthy weight in medicine - because in January, the diet industry puts on a lot of pressure.
I talk about what it means for an intervention to be evidence based: 1) to be safe and 2) to be effective.
In upcoming episodes, I'll talk about dietary options, exercise, medications, and surgery. My goal is to help listeners find ways to be healthy, while being body positive, and avoiding companies and individuals who seek to take advantage of them.
2025-01-0830 min
HerHealthMDThe Holidays: working through grief from pregnancy, infant loss, and infertilityBernice Quesenberry, Founder of Chasing the Rainbows (https://chasingtherainbows.org/) joined me to discuss her personal journey, give advice about approaching the holidays, and share resources.
2024-12-1041 min
HerHealthMDEndometriosis and Painful PeriodsYour are not alone, there are answers, and your gynecologist can help.
Listen to this episode if you or someone close to you has painful periods. I talk about what endometriosis and dysmenorrhea are, what a work-up is like, and what management and treatment options can look like. Most important, you are not alone and help is available.
2024-11-2333 minObesity: A DiseaseEpisode 103: Article Reviews: Compounded PeptidesIn this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Dr. Courtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM. Our experts discuss the Obesity Pillars article, Frequently asked questions to the 2023 Obesity Medicine Association Position Statement on Compounded Peptides: A call for action, for which Dr. Younglove was a co-author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.
In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of cl...
2024-10-2317 min
HerHealthMDReproductive Rights - with Dr. Caitlin BernardJoin me in a conversation with my brilliant friend, Dr. Caitlin Bernard, who is an obgyn and complex family planning expert in Indiana. She has received national attention for her work, but this week she took the time to join me in a conversation to explain why obgyns who love delivering babies and taking care of patients and their babies are compelled to speak out about reproductive rights at this time.
References:
https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/23008/bernard-caitlin
https://www.newyorker.com/news/persons-of-interest...
2024-10-1954 min
HerHealthMDPregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness with Elena GriffisIn this episode, Perinatal Loss Coordinator Elena Griffis, BSN, RNC-OB, RNC-EFM shares her experience of working with people who have experienced loss. Join us as we explore this difficult topic and share some incite we have discovered in this line of work.
Some resources discussed:
https://sweetgraceministries.com/
https://www.frederickhealthhospice.org/grief-loss/project-christine/
https://www.amazon.com/Something-Happened-Cathy-Blanford/dp/0980198739
2024-10-1529 minHerHealthMDA Conversation with women's health expert and Primary Ovarian Insufficiency champion, Dr. Lawrence NelsonIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Lawrence Nelson who is an expert in women's health, with a specialty interest in Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). We speak about POI, but we also speak about the menstrual cycle as a vital sign for women, and we speak about how to prepare and advocate for yourself prior to and at your doctor's appointment.
Meet Doctor Lawrence
2024-10-0143 minHerHealthMDHysterectomy - what is it? What to expect?If you are thinking about having a hysterectomy, listen to this episode for more information on what hysterectomy means, how it is done, what to expect, what are the risks, and more.
Email me with questions: drg@herhealthmd.net
2024-09-1243 minHerHealthMDSeason 2 Episode 1, talking to your kids about sex and sexuality with psychotherapist and author Rachel SimonThis episode delves into sex and sexuality, with expert psychotherapist and author Rachel Simon. I am so excited to share this conversation with you!! I hope it is as infortative for you as it is for me! This is particularly helpful for those of you who may be talking and teaching young people, such as your kids, about these issues.
https://www.amazon.com/Every-Body-Book-Inclusive-Families/dp/1787751732
https://www.rachelsimontherapy.com/#book
2024-08-2442 minHerHealthMDMay is Mental Health Awareness Month!May is Mental Health Awareness Month - in this episode, I share my personal exposure and experiences. We are all affected in some way by mental health - whether it's ourselves, our friends, our family, or people we know from the community. Let's help reduce the stigma and improve availability of support.
2024-05-2534 minHerHealthMDPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)In this episode, I explain what PCOS is, how it is diagnoses, and how it is treated.
Leave your questions here, if you have them.
2024-05-1024 minHerHealthMDStatus of Women's Health CareIn this podcast, I given my opinion about concerns I see in women's health care today, to open the door for discussion.
2024-04-2427 minHerHealthMDPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)Some people who menstruate experience serious mood changes at certain points of their cycle. This may be a sign of PMDD.
In this episode, I review the symptoms, discuss how it is diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Please share if you know someone who this can help.
Music from Podcastle:
Next Door Stomp - Instrumental
Lonesome Highways - Instrumental
Everybody Sometimes - Lead Vocals + Background Vocals + Music
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2024-03-0226 minHerHealthMDPostpartum Depression and mood disorders in pregnancyI am so honored to have two brilliant guests on my podcast this week. Joining me today, are Dr. Amy Roskin, CMO of Seven Starling and Dr. Nazaneen Homaifar. They are expert ObGyns who have a passion for maternal mental health care. They are actively involved in a growing program called Seven Starling. https://www.sevenstarling.com/
Seven Starling helps women navigate the most meaningful transitions of their lives. They provide specialized mental health care for every stage of motherhood.
Dr. Amy Roskin, Seven Starling Chief Medical Officer: Amy Roskin, M.D., J.D. is a board-certified Ob/Gyn and a...
2024-02-2440 min
The Dr. Francavilla ShowObesogens: What Are the Causes of Obesity with Dr. Courtney YoungloveClaim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com)The journal Nature recently published a groundbreaking study on obesogens – substances that may contribute to obesity. In this episode, we're diving into this topic. We'll discuss the various types and theories about what might be causing weight gain, breaking down different models to help you understand this complex topic throughout the episode.And I've invited Dr. Courtney Youn...
2024-02-1231 minHerHealthMDHow to treat abnormal bleedingIn this episode, I will talk about management of abnormal bleeding
2024-02-0248 minHerHealthMDWhen your bleeding too much or its irregularThis week, I will talk about your period and other vaginal bleeding. I'll cover what is normal and not normal, and talk about evaluation and management. Sure, we do not usually talk about these things, but we all really want to know about them.
2024-01-2829 minHerHealthMDThe Ozempic CrazeLet's talk all things GLP-1 and why these medications are all the craze? Are they right for you? Do you need to take them forever if you start on them?
2024-01-1827 minHerHealthMDNew Years ResolutionsIn this episode I talk about behavioral change and give some pointers for manageable New Years reset, without all the pressure of a life overhaul.
2023-12-3122 minHerHealthMDWhen pregnancy ends in miscarriageI'm so sorry if you are having or have had a miscarriage. I'm reaching out to all of you to share some information and some support.
2023-12-0421 minHerHealthMDHoliday Bonus EpisodeI am wishing you all a great holiday, on Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for you - my listeners!
2023-11-2305 min2023-11-2116 minHerHealthMDMedical weight managementIn addition to being a board certified Ob/gyn, I also practice weight management and I am board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Weight is a hot button issue in the U.S. In this episode, I will share some insights with you about what it means to work with a doctor like me.
2023-10-3125 minHerHealthMDI am in labor?!!In this episode, I talk about the symptoms and definition of labor. We will discuss how to tell if you are in labor or if your water breaks. We will discuss an overview of the labor and delivery course.
2023-10-1828 minHerHealthMDHerHealth - The gynecologist appointment?!Let's talk about a typical visit to the gynecologist - what can you expect.
2023-10-1018 minHerHealthMDHerHealth - Is it my hormones?Welcome to my podcast, where we can discuss all things ob/gyn and weight management related. I can't wait to share accurate medical information with you and answer your questions! Today, we will explore whether your symptoms could be hormonal changes? (spoiler alert - its never just your hormones).
Artwork for podcast by https://urbanabygroff.com
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