Speaking of Women's Health

Sexual Health Tips From a Certified Sex Therapist

05 Jun 2024

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Send us a textTheresa Callard-Moore, Ph.D., a Sexual Health Specialist, shares how sex therapy can help improve your sexual health and how you can mak...

Insider Tips on Making Doctor's Appointments - How to Get In Quick

29 May 2024

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Send us a textThe average wait for an appointment seems like it's five months! Listen for tips and tricks to get in to see primary care physician...

Osteoporosis FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered

22 May 2024

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Send us a textMay is Osteoporosis Awareness Month and Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD answers the most frequently asked questions about osteoporosis fr...

Tackling Seaonal Allergies: Tips for Relief and Prevention

17 May 2024

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Send us a textWave goodbye to the sniffles and itchy eyes that allergy season brings! Host Holly Thacker, MD shares strategies for tackling the sneeze...

Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Together? And What is Vitamin K2?

15 May 2024

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Send us a textRecent research shows taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, but may raise the mort...

The Dangers of Pellet Use and Unregulated Hormones

08 May 2024

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Send us a text Dr. Alexa Fiffick joins Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker on this episode to discuss the dangers of pellet use in women and the truth abo...

What's New in Osteoporosis?

01 May 2024

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Send us a textKristi Tough-DeSapri, MD joins host Holly Thacker, MD in the Sunflower House to talk all things new in Osteoporosis and Bone Health. Lis...

What Does an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Mean and What Are the Benefits?

26 Apr 2024

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Send us a textAlexis Supan, RD joins guest host Leigh Klekar on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to discuss the benefits of an anti-inflamm...

How to Live Retirement to the Fullest

19 Apr 2024

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Send us a textSpeaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker MD catches up with Lillie McKinney one year after her retirement from Clevela...

What is Cushing's Syndrome?

12 Apr 2024

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Send us a textHost Holly Thacker, MD interviews Divya Yogi-Morren, MD to talk about Cushing's syndrome and why women should educate themselves on...

April is Stress Awareness Month: Tips to Reduce Stress

05 Apr 2024

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Send us a textApril is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Women between the ages of 35...

Why Women Have More Thyroid Problems

29 Mar 2024

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Send us a textDr. Ula Abed joins Host Dr. Holly Thacker on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to talk about the different thyroid disorders, ...

Tips to Prepare for the Solar Eclipse

27 Mar 2024

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Send us a textEverything you need to know to prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. Host Holly Thacker, MD shares important safety t...

Tips for Flawless Skin

25 Mar 2024

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Send us a textAesthetician Amanda Kanaan  joins Host Holly Thacker, MD on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to share what skincare tips to ...

Sciatica and Back Pain: What To Know and What To Do

18 Mar 2024

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Send us a textLow back pain can be disabling and tricky to deal with. 84% of adults undergo low back pain at some point in their lives. Host Holly Tha...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

11 Mar 2024

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Send us a textColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. Host Dr. Thacker discusses the new recommendations for colon can...

Understanding Genetics With Drs. Thacker

04 Mar 2024

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker, MD interviews Stetson Thacker, PhD to learn more about genetic testing for cancer risk, how our genetics can help...

Kidney Stones: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

26 Feb 2024

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Send us a textKidney stones send half a million people to the emergency room every year. In most cases, stones pass through the body naturally, but so...

Osteoporosis Treatments: Q&A With Nurse Rachel Austermiller

19 Feb 2024

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Send us a textNurse Rachel Austermiller sits down with guest host Leigh Klekar to share what a patient can expect when they come in for osteoporosis t...

Thyroid Problems In Women

12 Feb 2024

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Send us a textHolly Thacker, MD, host of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast, talks about thyroid conditions in women in this podcast episode....

Gender Matters: Heart Disease in Women

05 Feb 2024

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Send us a textFebruary is Heart Health Month and Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down how heart disease is diffe...

Seeing the Dentist at an Early Age Can Lead to a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles

29 Jan 2024

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Send us a textRachel Rosen, DDS joins Holly Thacker, MD in the Sunflower House to talk about the importance of caring for your little ones teeth and s...

Tips For Scheduling A Doctor's Appointment

22 Jan 2024

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Send us a textGuest Podcast Host Sylvia Morrison shares Dr. Thacker's insider tips on how to be best prepared for doctor appointments and how to ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Q&A With Dr. Ula Abed

15 Jan 2024

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Send us a textDr. Ula Abed Alwahab joins Dr. Holly Thacker in the Sunflower House to talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Abed discusses c...

Cervical Cancer Awareness

10 Jan 2024

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Send us a textDr. Sharon Sutherland joins Host Dr. Holly Thacker in the Sunflower House to raise awareness about cervical cancer screening and prevent...

Women's Health Update From Dr. Thacker

08 Jan 2024

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Send us a textYou don't want to miss this episode! Executive Director of Speaking of Women's Health and host of the SWH Podcast shares the l...

Celebrating 2024 With A Kick Off To Season 2!

01 Jan 2024

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Send us a textHost Holly Thacker, MD rings in the New Year with Season 2 of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast! On this episode, Dr. Thacker...

What You Need To Know About End Of Life Planning

29 Dec 2023

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Send us a textHolly L. Thacker, MD talks with guest Dr. Silvia Perez-Protto about end of life care. Dr. Perez-Protto discusses how to make this topic ...

Part 2: The Latest Updates In Menopause With Rachel Novik, DO

24 Dec 2023

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Send us a textDr. Rachel Novik  shares highlights from the 2023 Menopause Society Meeting. In part two of this Podcast series, Dr. Novik discusses th...

The Latest Updates In Menopause: Part 1 With Madeline Cohn, DO

19 Dec 2023

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Send us a textDr. Madeline Cohn sits down with Host Holly Thacker, MD to discuss the highlights from the 2023 Menopause Society Meeting. Dr. Cohn shar...

Why Some Women Experience Dizziness and Headaches

14 Dec 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker, MD discusses why women experience dizziness and how it can be related to headaches and other conditions. She also...

Why You May Be Feeling More Tired Lately

09 Dec 2023

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Send us a textSo are you feeling more tired lately? Women tend to think that feeling tired is just a normal side effect from being busy or taking on t...

How To Eat Healthy During The Holidays

04 Dec 2023

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Send us a textWant to improve the way you eat during the holidays and in the new year? Guest podcast host Leigh Klekar shares ways to get started on e...

Tis The Season For Giving Back: Inspiration From A Real Fairy Godmother

30 Nov 2023

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Send us a textJoin Host Holly Thacker, MD as she interviews Lisa Strmac Margolis about her fundraising initiatives and her inspiration for giving back...

Stress Relief: Ways To Handle Life's Stressors

25 Nov 2023

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Send us a textThis time of year can put a lot of stress on women, trying to make the holidays perfect for those around them. Guest Podcast Host Sylvi...

Why Showing Gratitude Is Good For Your Health

20 Nov 2023

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Send us a textPracticing gratitude increases happiness and optimism while decreasing the risk of anxiety and depression. Host Holly Thacker, MD expres...

The Best Exercises For Women To Help With Weight Loss

15 Nov 2023

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Send us a textGuest Podcast Host Sylvia Morrison shares the best exercises for women that will help with weight loss and increase muscle mass.Support ...

Female Attorney Shares What To Do When It Comes To Divorce

10 Nov 2023

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Send us a textEva Saulnier, Attorney at Law at Zashin & Rich joins the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to share tips and advice for women ...

Tips To Finding Work Life Balance

05 Nov 2023

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Send us a textGuest host and Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Executive Producer Leigh Klekar shares tips on how to find balance when it comes ...

Tips For a Fun and Safe Halloween

31 Oct 2023

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Send us a textEnjoy this spooky Halloween podcast episode from Host Holly L. Thacker, MD. Dr. Thacker discusses tips for kids and adults to have a fun...

Menopause and Breast Cancer: What is the Connection?

26 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThe risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. Host Holly Thacker, MD discusses what women need to know about the connection b...

Bioidentical Hormones - Why They're Not Better

21 Oct 2023

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Send us a textThe media and celebrity endorsements have promoted a number of misconceptions about the risks and benefits associated with the various f...

What You Need To Know When Starting Hormone Therapy

16 Oct 2023

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Send us a textNurse Alexandria Delasantos joins guest host Leigh Klekar on the Speaking of Women's Health podcast to discuss the eight most commo...

History of SWH: Founder Dianne Dunkelman Shares Her Story

11 Oct 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly Thacker, MD speaks with Speaking of Women's Health (SWH) Founder and Chief Strategist Dianne Dunkelman about the women&a...

Updates in Primary Care, Women's Health and Behavioral Medicine

06 Oct 2023

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Send us a textDr. Amy Morrison Zack joins Dr. Thacker on the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to talk about an upcoming CME-certified event, Pr...

How To Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

01 Oct 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly Thacker, MD shares tips and tricks to help fight colds, flu and more respiratory viruses. Tune in to hear what she recommends...

Behind the Scenes of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast

26 Sep 2023

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Send us a textCurious as to how things work behind the scenes at Speaking of Women's Health? Get to know our Podcast Producer and Marketing Mana...

Blood Clots in Women

21 Sep 2023

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Send us a textHost Dr. Holly Thacker interviews Dr. Tiffany Cochran to discuss everything you wanted to know about blood clots in women. Dr. Cochran i...

Omega-3s: Should You Take A Supplement?

16 Sep 2023

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Send us a textOmega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes and aid in brain function. But if you are taking omega-3 fish oil capsules rather than ...

What Everyone Should Know About Breast Cancer: An Interview with Holly Pederson, MD

12 Sep 2023

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Send us a textDirector of Medical Breast Services at Cleveland Clinic Holly Pederson, MD talks with Host Holly Thacker, MD about the latest breast can...

The MIND Diet & MTHFR - How They Play Key Roles In Physical and Mental Health

08 Sep 2023

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Send us a textThe MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a combination of two well-studied dietary approaches - th...

Happy Labor Day! Pregnancy and Labor Tips

04 Sep 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker MD is also taking this opportunity to share important pregnancy tips, including navigating nausea, necessary scree...

What Is The Women's Health Fellowship?

25 Aug 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker MD interviews Chad Schlesinger, Senior Program Manager for OB/Gyn Education at the Cleveland Clinic . Chad helps r...

Migraine Headaches and What To Do About Them

21 Aug 2023

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Send us a textFellow migraine sufferer and Podcast Host Holly Thacker MD talks migraines and how to know if you are having a migraine and what treatme...

Is Your Skin Condition Rosacea?

14 Aug 2023

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Send us a textRosacea is often confused with facial acne, so many do not seek medical treatment.Host Holly Thacker MD discusses the symptoms of rosace...

Dry Eyes Symptoms & Causes and How To Get Relief

07 Aug 2023

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Send us a textDry eyes frequently lead to eye discomfort, lower eyesight and reduced quality of life, particularly for people over age 50. Host Holly...

Maintaining a Sense of Purpose in Retirement

31 Jul 2023

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Send us a textSpeaking of Women's Health Podcast Host and Executive Director Holly L. Thacker MD talks with her dear friend and future guest podc...

Herbs and Spices For Better Health

24 Jul 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly Thacker MD talks about how spices and herbs can be used as medicine, how they can improve certain medical conditions and how ...

The Three Stages of Menopause

17 Jul 2023

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Send us a textDid you know that there are three stages of menopause? And do you know when you enter and end these stages? Speaking of Women's Hea...

Vulva and Vaginal Care Tips

10 Jul 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker MD shares why it's important for a woman to properly care for their vulva and vaginal area. She also discusse...

Dr. Alexa Fiffick is Terrific!

06 Jul 2023

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Send us a textDr. Alexa Fiffick is joining the world of concierge medicine, but before she does, she talks with her mentor and Podcast Host Dr. Holly ...

The Latest On Weight Loss Medications

03 Jul 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker MD shares the latest and greatest weight loss medications. Dr. Thacker discusses when a woman should consider medi...

When To See A Certified Nurse Practitioner

30 Jun 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker MD interviews CNP Dana Leslie from the Cleveland Clinic. Dana discusses when you can see a CNP instead of your doc...

Seeing the Dentist: Why It's Important for Women's Oral Health

27 Jun 2023

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Send us a textJoin Holly Thacker, MD in this interview with Margaret Richards Frankel, DMD where they discuss the importance of oral health in women a...

Women's Hormones Explained

23 Jun 2023

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Send us a textHost Dr. Holly Thacker discusses all of the female hormones and how they affect women through their different life cycles.Support the sh...

Does Anxiety Age Women?

20 Jun 2023

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Send us a textThe answer is yes and sometimes by 6-10 years! The mental effects of anxiety translate to physical effects, which include changes at the...

What To Do About Hair Loss and Thinning

13 Jun 2023

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Send us a textHair loss is not just something that just happens with dear ol' dads, it is also very common amongst midlife women. Host Holly Thac...

What Breast Cancer Survivors Need To Know

06 Jun 2023

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Send us a textWe all know someone who has gone through cancer. Host Holly Thacker MD shares what breast cancer survivors need to know as women includi...

Tips to Save Money on Prescription Medications

02 Jun 2023

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Send us a textTired of over paying for your prescription medications? Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly L. Thacker MD shares ways to ...

Calcium, Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure - What Women Need To Know

30 May 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly L. Thacker, MD discusses important women's health topics including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and the importa...

Summer Health Tips

29 May 2023

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Send us a textWant beautiful, healthy skin this summer? Host Dr. Holly Thacker shares tips to protect your skin from sun damage as well as how to avoi...

Top Skincare Tips From An Aesthetician

22 May 2023

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Send us a textOn this week's episode of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast, Host Dr. Thacker interviews Aesthetician Lori Scarso. Lori ...

Inside Tips To Make The Most Of Your Medicare Coverage

15 May 2023

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Send us a textHost Dr. Holly Thacker interviews Teresa Ryan, expert on Medicare and insurance coverage. Teresa shares tips and tricks on navigating Me...

Supplements and Food That Can Help With Joint Pain

08 May 2023

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Send us a textHost and Speaking of Women's Health Executive Director Holly Thacker, MD discusses what supplements, vitamins and medications can h...

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month

01 May 2023

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Send us a textHost Holly Thacker, MD discusses osteoporosis, bone health, calcium (the healthiest cheeses to eat), vitamin D -  and all things women&...

Epilogue: Conclusion of The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause Book Podcast

28 Apr 2023

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Send us a textThis episode of the Podcast is the Epilogue - the final chapter of The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause. Thanks for tuning in to list...

Allergy Survival Guide

25 Apr 2023

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Send us a textAchoo! It's that time of year again - allergy season. Host and fellow allergy sufferer Holly Thacker, MD shares tips to prevent and...

Chapter 15: Appendix: Preventive Care, Headaches, Caregiving and Resources

21 Apr 2023

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Send us a textHost and author Dr. Holly Thacker wraps up her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause with several Appendixes discussing preventiv...

Chapter 14: Your Body, Your Choices

17 Apr 2023

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Send us a textMany women seek balance during midlife, perhaps because menopause introduces so many hormonal shifts. Host and author Dr. Holly Thacker ...

Weight Management in Midlife - Tara Iyer, MD

15 Apr 2023

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Send us a textJoin Tara Iyer, MD and Host Holly Thacker, MD on the Menopause Learning Podcast as they discuss the changes that occur to the body metab...

Menopause as a Risk Factor for Bone Loss - Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri

14 Apr 2023

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Send us a textKristi Tough DeSapri, MD joins us in this CME podcast episode to discuss bone health in midlife women, including fracture risk assessmen...

What are the Top Superfoods for Women?

13 Apr 2023

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Send us a textHolly Thacker, MD, Host of the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast, shares the top 13 superfoods for women that help reduce cancer r...

Chapter 13: Abnormal Bleeding and What To Do About It

09 Apr 2023

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Send us a textWhat constitutes abnormal bleeding when you're entering menopause? Host and author Dr. Holly Thacker discusses what to look for wit...

How To Lose Weight and Feel Great in Midlife

06 Apr 2023

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Send us a textWhy is belly fat bad for your heart? Why do women tend to gain weight in midlife?Host Holly Thacker, MD shares ways women can lose unwan...

Chapter 12: Boosting Bone Health

04 Apr 2023

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Send us a textMidlife is a critical turning point for a woman's bone health. There's a direct relationship between menopause and the develop...

Chapter 11: Customizing Hormone Therapy

31 Mar 2023

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Send us a textHormone therapy is not a one size fits all solution. Hot flashes might be one woman's most severe symptom, but another woman may be...

Chapter 10: The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy

26 Mar 2023

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Send us a textHormone therapy is still the best available treatment to treat menopausal symptoms.Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker reads and discusses...

Everything You Wanted To Know About Constipation

22 Mar 2023

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Send us a textHost Dr. Holly Thacker discusses constipation and everything you wanted to know about it, but were afraid to ask! She shares constipatio...

Chapter 9: Menopause and Sex

19 Mar 2023

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Send us a textNot in the mood? Is it hormonal, is it my partner, or is it a normal part of aging?Join Host and Author Dr. Holly Thacker as she reads a...

Chapter 8: Sleep: Difficulties and Disorders

16 Mar 2023

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Send us a textSleep is one of the body's basic needs, it restores and preserves our health. When we're sleep deprived, our tolerant for stre...

Chapter 7: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats

13 Mar 2023

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Send us a textIf there's one line that screams menopause it's, "I'm having a hot flash!"Hot flashes and night sweats can inte...

Chapter 6: Healthy Nutrition for a Healthy Midlife

09 Mar 2023

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Send us a textNutrition is vitally important at midlife. Our metabolism is slowing down and our muscle mass is decreasing and we can't rebound fr...

Chapter 5: Menopause and Appearance

05 Mar 2023

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Send us a textMenopause can be associated with a number of changes in the physical appearance, skin can lose elasticity, hair can get thinner and unfo...

Chapter 4: Maintaining Mood at Midlife

03 Mar 2023

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Send us a textMenopause is not actually a major risk for depression, however the hormonal changes that occur during this time in a woman's life c...

Chapter 3: What's to Blame, Age or Hormones?

28 Feb 2023

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Send us a textFor women it isn't always clear that a specific health symptom is caused by aging, menopause or another health condition. Host and...

Chapter 2: Symptoms of Menopause

27 Feb 2023

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Send us a textAuthor and Host Dr. Holly Thacker reads and discusses Chapter 2 Symptoms of Menopause from her book The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopa...

Chapter 1: Choosing and Seeing a Doctor at Midlife

23 Feb 2023

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Send us a textJoin Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she reads chapter 1 of her book, The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause where she shares the importance ...

Why Hormone Therapy is Still the Most Effective Treatment for Menopause Symptoms

23 Feb 2023

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Send us a textWhen you hear hormone therapy, do you ultimately think the worst? Twenty years after the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), women are...

Functional Medicine Approaches to Menopause - Dr. Sobia Khan

16 Feb 2023

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Send us a textJoin certified Functional Medicine and Women's Health expert Dr. Sobia Khan as she discusses the functional medicine approach to ho...

Why Estrogen Matters - Dr. Philip Sarrel

13 Feb 2023

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Send us a textJoin Emeritus Professor Philip Sarrel to understand how to Advance Health After Hysterectomy and why estrogen is key to treating symptom...