GynoCurious

Trauma and Cultural Context

30 Apr 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Dr. Manisha Dayal, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Chicago with nearly three de...

Ancient Medicine, Modern Healing with Debbie Kadagian

16 Apr 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Amy speaks with Debbie Kadagian, a licensed integrative psychotherapist who brings together an extraordinary range of ...

Menopause- A Natural Phenomenon or A Pathology?

02 Apr 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Dr. Tracey Flum, a board-certified OB-GYN with over three decades of experience, to discuss th...

Sexual Dysfunction According to The Experts

19 Mar 2026

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In this solo episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy discusses female sexual dysfunction following her attendance at the International Society for the Study o...

A Stylist Speaks about Hair

06 Mar 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt explores the role that hair stylists play in the health and wellbeing of their clients. Joined by Jenni...

A Stylist Speaks about Hair

05 Mar 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt explores the role that hair stylists play in the health and wellbeing of their clients. Joined by Jenni...

The Opportunity for Travel, Mindfulness and The Peri/PostMenopause

20 Feb 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt explores the intersection of travel, adventure, and women's health with Tara Short, founder of Green Ed...

Sex, sex toys, pleasure and play

05 Feb 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Alexandra Fine, CEO and co-founder of Dame, a pioneering sexual wellness company. Together, th...

Travel and The Lessons Learned

22 Jan 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Ruthie Pines, a senior public and community health major at Ithaca College, to share her ...

AI and Fertility

08 Jan 2026

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Kirsten Karchmer, an acupuncturist, health tech pioneer, and founder of the Conceivable app, t...

Creatine, Do We Really Need It?

25 Dec 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt goes solo to talk about the supplement creatine and its potential role for women navigating perimenopau...

Technocracy and Health?

11 Dec 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Sam Simon, a senior at Bard College and host of "Technocracy for Dummies," to explore the impa...

Fasting? Is It For You?

03 Dec 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes registered dietician and longevity expert Renee Fitton for an in-depth conversation about the ...

Gail Straub on Empowerment, Embodiment, and the Human Family

13 Nov 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes acclaimed author and women's empowerment leader Gail Straub to discuss her latest book, "Home ...

Why County Judges Matter: Kara Gerry on the Nikki Addimando Case and Justice Reform

30 Oct 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Kara Gerry, a candidate for Dutchess County Court Judge, for a candid conversation about the i...

Your Vote Helps Women!

23 Oct 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt explores the profound impact of local elections on our daily lives, focusing on the upcoming Dutchess C...

Dear Sister (revisited)

16 Oct 2025

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Dear Sister is a breathtaking memoir about two sisters and the high-profile case involving Nikki Addimando, who was incarcerated for killing her long...

The Justice System Failed This Criminalized Survivor of Domestic Violence; One of Far Too Many - Revised

12 Oct 2025

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In todays show, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes two remarkable guests, Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, an advocate for victims of domestic violence, and Nikki Addi...

The Art of Pausing Retreat Returns

02 Oct 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt is joined by Dr. Laura MacIsaac and Padma, an ordained Buddhist and mindfulness teacher, to explore the...

Painful Sex?

25 Sep 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt tackles the often unspoken topic of pain during sexual intercourse, also known as dyspareunia. Drawing ...

What Does Retirement Mean to You?

18 Sep 2025

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In this episode, we talk about the evolving concept of retirement and what it means in today’s world. The conversation explores how shifting demogra...

Sexual Pleasure; Let's TALK About It!

11 Sep 2025

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In this episode of the Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt, is joined again by Jenna Smith Stout, CM. The conversation is centered around women's sexual healt...

"Our Bodies Don't Lie"

04 Sep 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Lydia Slaby—advocate, speaker, and author of "Wait, It Gets Worse" to share her remarkable j...

Let's Talk About Wine

28 Aug 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Christy Counts, founder and president of Neverstill Wines, for a conversation about the inters...

Your Vote Helps Women

21 Aug 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt explores the profound impact of local elections on our daily lives, focusing on the upcoming Dutchess C...

Senator Hinchey Speaks about Public Service and Women's Health

14 Aug 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey for an inspiring and candid conversation about th...

Mental Health Healing with Ketamine and Modalities beyond the Conventional

07 Aug 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes licensed professional clinical counselor Taylor Harris for an in-depth conversation about the ...

A Journey with Infertility

31 Jul 2025

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Rachel Fisch-Kaplan joins Dr. Amy Novatt to speak about her personal journey with infertility. Rachel talks about her deep wish to have a baby and th...

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

24 Jul 2025

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Dr. Novatt reviews the newest 2025 guidelines from the American Urological Association on The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. Learn all about thi...

Who is Dr. Amy?

17 Jul 2025

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In this 100th episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt celebrates this milestone by reflecting on her journey and the essence of her podcast. Joined by ...

Power and The Body

10 Jul 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the nuances of power and its manifestations in personal and professional realms, especially...

Money Matters?

03 Jul 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt sits down with Vicki Haak, a seasoned financial advisor. The episode dives into the evolution of the ta...

Mental Health in College Years

26 Jun 2025

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Listen again to Episode 63 since it is graduation time.....In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt engages in a conversation with Dr. Wend...

Do We Really Need Dietary Supplements?

19 Jun 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the evolving nutritional needs of women across different life stages with expert guest, Re...

The Second Mouth? Wisdom of a Urogynecologist.

12 Jun 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Dr. Nicole Fleischmann to discuss the often overlooked aspects of female pelvic health. ...

How to Become a Healthy Deviant

05 Jun 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt speaks with Pilar Gerasimo. Pilar is an award-winning health journalist, social explorer, and auth...

The Justice System Failed This Criminalized Survivor of Domestic Violence; One of Far Too Many

29 May 2025

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In todays show, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes two remarkable guests, Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, an advocate for victims of domestic violence, and Nikki Addi...

A Doula's Observations

22 May 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt explores the topic of contaminants and their impact on reproductive and developmental health throu...

Living With Loss

15 May 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt is joined by certified empowerment coach and grief recovery specialist, Michelle Tomasicchio. The discu...

I'm So Dizzy With the Perimenopause

08 May 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the often overlooked issue of dizziness and vertigo in perimenopause with her guest, A...

Whales, Eros and Pleasure! Does Size Matter?

01 May 2025

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Dr. Novatt speaks with writer and environmental observer, Rachel Blume, who currently resides and is inspired by, Alaska. The conversation dives deep ...

Making Sense of Menopause

24 Apr 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt speaks about the perimenopause and menopause with her guest, Susan Willson, a Yale-educated, certified...

You Are What You Eat???

17 Apr 2025

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Join Dr. Amy Novatt in this episode of GynoCurious as she delves into the adage 'You are what you eat' with guest Rebecca Blake, a Clinical Nutritioni...

Hormonal Hormonal Therapy, a Conversation that Should Never End

10 Apr 2025

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Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the complex and often misunderstood realm of menopause hormonal therapy, previously known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (H...

Radiation Oncology; What's That?

03 Apr 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Dr. Beth Tapen, a radiation oncologist based in Northern California, to discuss the intricacie...

Inspired and Outraged with Dr. Alice Rothchild

27 Mar 2025

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Dr. Amy Novatt hosts Dr. Alice Rothchild, a retired OB GYN, career-long feminist, author, and filmmaker. The discussion delves into Dr. Rothchild's ex...

What Judy Blume Continues to Teach Us

21 Mar 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt reflects on her lifelong love of books. She welcomes guest Rachelle Bergstein, a New York-based a...

Plant Medicine

13 Mar 2025

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In this enlightening episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the world of plant medicine and psychedelics with her guest, Kelly Jenni...

The Microbiome and Hormones

06 Mar 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt explores the fascinating and complex world of the human microbiome with certified acupuncturist a...

Reinvention and Intuition with Isabella Rossellini

27 Feb 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes the multi-talented Isabella Rossellini to the show. The conversation kicks off with Isabella t...

The Holistic Pharmacist

20 Feb 2025

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In this episode of "GynoCurious," host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Farah Jamani, a pharmacist, functional medicine, and mindset coach living and working i...

A Woman of a Certain Rage!!!

13 Feb 2025

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In this episode of GynoCurious, your host, Dr. Amy Novatt, delves deep into one of the most challenging aspects of her time as a medical resident. She...

The Art of (meno) Pausing

06 Feb 2025

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In this episode of Gynocurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt introduces listeners to the evolving landscape of women's health education, the critical role of c...

Find Your Sexual Wellness with Upstate Mary

30 Jan 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Amy Novatt explores sexual health and wellness, highlighting the pioneering work of Upstate Mary. Co-founders Michelle Bergkamp a...

Remembering Our Breath- It's Medicine

23 Jan 2025

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In this episode of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann, a versatile professional with experience in fashion, food, sust...

Corporate Medicine is NOT Good for the Soul

16 Jan 2025

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In this episode of Gynocurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt is joined by Dr. Amy Cocina to discuss the immense challenges faced by clinicians and patients due...

Sexual Pleasure; Let's TALK About It!

09 Jan 2025

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In this episode of the Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt, is joined again by Jenna Smith Stout, CM. The conversation is centered around women's sexual healt...

MID- Weight and Exercise

26 Dec 2024

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In this episode of Gynocurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the profound impact personal stories and medical histories have on professional paths ...

Practicing Body Peace

19 Dec 2024

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In this episode of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt engages in an enlightening dialogue with Nina Manolson, M.A., a renowned coach and founder of Body-Peac...

Young Women and Breast Cancer

12 Dec 2024

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In this episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes back Dr. Zoe Weinstein, a general surgeon who specializes in benign and malignant breast...

What Does Well-Being mean to you? And to you and you?

05 Dec 2024

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In this episode of Gyno Curious, Dr. Amy Novatt dives deep into the concept of well-being with her guest, Diane Randall. Diane has over 20 years of ex...

Aging With Integrity

28 Nov 2024

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n this episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the often-neglected topic of aging and the essential aspects of improving the quality ...

Finding Your Perfect Balance

21 Nov 2024

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Alyssa Padial, PT, speaks to Gynocurious about her work as a physical therapist. She speaks to the need for a full evaluation of the human body to und...

Tell Me Why Menopause Matters

14 Nov 2024

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In this informative episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Dr. Liz Lyster to delve into the essential topic of hormone therapy and meno...

A Naturopath's Healing Journey

07 Nov 2024

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The host of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt, begins by addressing the healthcare industry's reluctance to discuss the personal health struggles of medical...

Folx Health- providing Care for the LGBTQIA+community

31 Oct 2024

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In this episode of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt sits down with Kate Steinle, Chief Clinical Officer at FOLX Health, to delve into the complex and evolv...

Mental Health in the College Years

24 Oct 2024

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In this episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novat engages in a deep, insightful conversation with Dr. Wendy Freedman, the Director of Counseling Ser...

Pink Moon

17 Oct 2024

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In this episode of Gyno Curious, Vulva Views edition, hosts Amy Novatt and Allison Chawla speak with Lin Chen, a certified Reiki practitioner and the ...

What Does Burn Out Look Like?

10 Oct 2024

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In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt dives deep into the topic of physician burnout, a condition that has garnered significant attention dur...

The Art of Breathing

03 Oct 2024

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In this episode of Gyno Curious, Dr. Amy Novat takes listeners on a journey of healing and mindfulness with her esteemed guest, Dr. Beth Abrams. Dr. A...

Death Doula

27 Sep 2024

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Gynocurious welcomes Karen Bellone, a certified end of life doula, educator and founder of the Seventh Sense Care Collective to discuss the role of a ...

Reflections

19 Sep 2024

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In this episode of Vulva Views, hosts Amy Novat and Alison Chawla engage in a candid discussion about embracing beauty, self-confidence, and the power...

Integrating Expressive Art with Sexual Health

12 Sep 2024

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novat engages with Mystkue Woods, MEd (she/her), a sexuality arts educator and consultant based in Philad...

Educating Youth about Sex and Gender

05 Sep 2024

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In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the theme of community service and the various ways individuals contribute to the heal...

Puberty and The Menses

29 Aug 2024

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In this episode of "Vulva Views," hosts Amy Novat and Alison Chawla delve into the intricate subject of menstrual cycles and the experience of raising...

Physical Activity for all of us and Lymphedema (Part 2)

22 Aug 2024

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In this enlightening episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes back physical therapist Keri Gill Smith to delve deeper into the conditions ...

Get to know your lymphatic system!

15 Aug 2024

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Keri Gill-Smith PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, speaks to GynoCurious about her work at a physical therapist. She speaks in detail about the role of the lymphatic ...

Abdominal Massage

08 Aug 2024

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In this enlightening episode of Gyno Curious, host Amy delves into the world of massage therapy with special guest Suzu Kawamoto, a certified abdomina...

Dear Sister

01 Aug 2024

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Dear Sister is a breathtaking memoir about two sisters and the high-profile case involving Nikki Addimando, who was incarcerated for killing her long...

Build Up Boys; improving the emotional intelligence of boys and men

25 Jul 2024

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After years of listening to women speak about the challenges of relationships, communication issues with their heterosexual partners and difficulty d...

The Imperfection of Being Human

18 Jul 2024

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Maryl Sackeim, MD wrote a personal perspective on the imperfection of childbirth in 2019. This written piece inspired the conversation with Gynocuriou...

Vulva Views - Eating Disorders

11 Jul 2024

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In this episode of "Vulva Views," hosts Amy Novatt, MD and Allison Chawla, a psychotherapist and alternative healer, delve deep into the complexities...

Miscarriages

05 Jul 2024

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About 1 in 100 women experience recurrent miscarriages (3 or more in a row). Theresa tells us about her multiple miscarriages and challenges getting p...

A Perspective on Family Planning

27 Jun 2024

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Dr. Rachel Masch s a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai medical school and is board certified in Complex Family Planning. ...

Vulva Views - Feminine Hygiene

20 Jun 2024

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Amy and Allison discuss the billion dollar industry in feminine products promoting vaginal/vulvar hygiene. They review that clean vaginas are not nec...

Menopause

13 Jun 2024

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Virginia Reath, PA and GynoCurious continue their series on the menopause. Reviewing symptoms and perceptions about this time in women's lives are dis...

Birthing with midwives

06 Jun 2024

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Jenna Smith, CM and Katie Guernsey, CNM speak with GynoCurious about their lives as midwives. They describe the arc of their professional choices, the...

Ulcerative Colitis Part Two

30 May 2024

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Jennifer Ciotta shares further information about healing from a life threatening ulcerative colitis flare in 2021. She tells GynoCurious the lessons s...

Vulva Views - TIGHT

23 May 2024

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Vulva Views reviews the history of corsets, plastic surgery and the social norms that have challenged women into fitting into/accommodating the expect...

Domestic Violence, all too prevalent!

16 May 2024

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Dr. Branka Bryan, clinical psychologist, joins GynoCurious to discuss the sobering reality of domestic violence. One out of every third woman in the U...

A Day in the Life of a Breast Surgeon

09 May 2024

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Zoe Weinstein, MD speaks with GynoCurious about the early years of training as a general surgeon. She shares with us the challenges of (her) residency...

Vulva Views - An Endometriosis Journey

02 May 2024

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Zara Altbach speaks with Amy and Allison about her diagnosis of Catamenial pneumothorax and endometriosis. After three spontaneous pneumothorax, Zara ...

The Voice of Advocacy

25 Apr 2024

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Wendy Stark, is now president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater NY after spending the last 30 years in leadership and advocacy roles in the hea...

Vulva Views - Figuring out Fitness

18 Apr 2024

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Jessica turned 40 years old in October. She is a single mom of two boys and works in the healthcare management field with a focus in Pediatrics. She i...

A NICU Journey

11 Apr 2024

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After learning about an unexpected pregnancy, Laurel enjoyed months of a really easy pregnancy. Then due to a concern about her premature babies healt...

How to weave a life-changing diagnosis into ones life

04 Apr 2024

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Melissa Eppard, an educator, breast cancer thriver and flat activist, life and holistic cancer coach shares with GynoCurious her journey of healing fr...

The Perimenpause and the Vagina

28 Mar 2024

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Virginia Reath, a physicians associate, returns today to discuss the changes in the pelvis; the vulva and the vagina as the hormonal milieu of the bod...

Non-monagamy and Polywise

14 Mar 2024

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In her international private practice, Jessica Fern works with individuals, couples, and people in multiple-partner relationships who no longer want t...

Vulva Views- Modest Dress? (Part 2)

07 Mar 2024

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Another episode of the new show Vulva Views. Amy and Allison speak about customs and norms in different areas of the world and how strict dress norms ...

Vulva Views- Modest Dress?

22 Feb 2024

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Another episode of the new show Vulva Views. Amy and Alison speak about customs and norms in different areas of the world and how strict dress norms i...