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Heart of MotionMovement for Life... and Menopause.Join Susannah, and Gillian McCormick, Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Specialist, for a wide-ranging conversation about movement as a key element of health care throughout our lives, and particularly for women experiencing symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause. We talk about what happens when our bodies start to change and how that might affect our movement, and about common themes around workouts and health. There are ways to balance the proven importance of adding load to our workouts, to the realities in our bodies and minds when we're getting started. Understand what you might be navigating, learn wher...2024-07-1551 min
Small Conversations for a Better World PodcastThe State of Menopause w/ Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko - Part 2Joins us for Part 2 of this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko about menopause. In this episode we discuss the Women's Health Initiative in the early 2000's and how it derailed the treatment of menopause for a generation of women and their healthcare providers. Learn what current research shows about different treatments and what they can do for women and their menopause symptoms. And even with all the latest research, women still may find it difficult to access the support they need. Find out what to do if you feel unsupported in your menopause journey. Help IS out there! ...2021-09-1040 minSmall Conversations for a Better World PodcastThe State of Menopause w/ Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko - Part 1Menopause. Traditionally, menopause has been something we don't really talk about. It has been something that women have had to deal with quietly and often on their own. Today - we're going to TALK about it! Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko, a family physician with a special interest in women's health. We dig into some important questions: What is menopause and why it is important for women's health to understand it? What are some of the common symptoms? Why does it affect women differently? What can women DO to manage symptoms for a...2021-08-2742 minSmall Conversations for a Better World PodcastCOVID-19: What You Need to Know TodaySpecial EpisodeIn this time of a rapidly evolving global health situation we asked our physician guest, Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko, to give us some perspective of what’s really going on with COVID-19 and how best to respond today.About Dr. Dedeshya HolowenkoDr. Holowenko is a family physician with a special interest in Women’s Health. She has worked in a specialty menopause clinic for over 10 years. She maintains her family practice, but also accepts referrals for contraception management including IUD’s, pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, menstrual issues, sexual health, hormon...2020-03-1538 minSmall Conversations for a Better World PodcastBreaking Down Barriers for Women Accessing Healthcare: Dr. Dedeshya HolowenkoDr. Dedeshya Holowenko speaks to us about challenges for physicians in delivering good health care to their women clients in B.C., Canada and globally due to the impact of the Women’s Health Initiative and differences in funding for Women’s Health application across provinces. She provides insight into how patients and practitioners can navigate the system for the most efficient, effective outcomes. About Dr. Dedeshya Holowenko Dr. Holowenko is a family physician with a special interest in Women’s Health. She has worked in a specialty menopause clinic for over 10 years. She maintai...2020-01-1057 min