Your Health Unlocked: Recent Episodes
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Your Health Unlocked empowers all women to make better health care decisions by elevating reliable information about the health issues that affect us the most. It’s produced by the National Women’s Health Network, a nonprofit that shapes policy, fights for equity, and answers only to health care consumers like you.
Have you heard of Section 1557? Neither had I. If not, join us in this episode of Your Health Unlocked with Madeline Morcelle to learn how this legislation protects your civil rights to nondiscriminatory healthcare. Madeline, a senior attorney at the National Health Law Program, dives into the history of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, recent changes, and real-world stories of how people are fighting against discrimination in health care. Learn how this landmark rule affects you and holds health care to a higher standard against discrimination.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-052/
What if technology could change how chronic skin conditions are diagnosed? In this enlightening episode of Your Health Unlocked, Sheena Franklin, the dynamic founder of K'ept Health, shares how her company is leveraging AI to revolutionize women's healthcare and dermatology. Don't miss out on this deep dive into how AI can improve diagnosis and treatment and make essential healthcare visits more accessible.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-051/
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In this episode of Your Health Unlocked, we chat with Mel Gruver, a passionate voter engagement activist, about the critical impact of voting. Learn about the new American majority and their potential to reshape U.S. politics. We dive into the importance of young voters, overcoming barriers, and making voting a joyful, communal experience. From National Voter Registration Day to creative voting events like "spooky stroll to the polls," this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories. Whether you’re a seasoned voter or feeling disillusioned, tune in to see how your vote can make a difference every voting year.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-050/
In this episode of Your Health Unlocked, Deborah Burkham from The Senior Source shares essential information on managing finances, avoiding financial scams, and how to maintain economic stability in your senior years. Uncover the most common types of scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you have been a victim of fraud. Planning for the future is complex, and Deborah offers advice on finances, monitoring your credit reports, and estate planning for the unexpected.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-049/
In this episode of Your Health Unlocked, Jaclyn Bellini shares her struggle with PCOS and Hashimoto's disease. Learn how she maneuvered through the health care system to obtain her diagnosis and treatment. Her story provides valuable insight on managing personal health while living with autoimmune and hormone diseases.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-048/
In this episode of Your Health Unlocked, we are given an inside look at the life-altering diagnosis fraught with stigma: HIV. Marnina was in college when she received her diagnosis. Antoinette is a dandelion, a resilient and strong woman who has lived with HIV since birth. Join us to hear their stories of living with HIV, how they turned their pain into power, and how finding community in the Positive Women’s Network is enabling them to make positive changes for those who are HIV positive.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-047/
In this episode of Your Health Unlocked, Erin shares her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis. Listen to how Erin was dismissed seven times by her doctor and learn what she does to navigate the pain of this disease. Now that she is being treated with proper medicine, she still struggles with fatigue and low energy. Join us in hearing her story of how she manages this invisible disability and how important self-advocacy is in the autoimmune world.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-046/
In this episode of Your Health Unlocked, Emily and Olivia share their love, passion, and creativity through ceramics that Olivia makes, and Emily paints. Emily experienced transverse myelitis, which paralyzed her as a teenager. Today, Emily has obtained her master's degree and is now advocating for transportation accessibility. Olivia has always included Emily in her life, and when she started Wheely Good Ceramics she decided Emily would be the one to paint her ceramics, utilizing mouth painting to do it.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-045/
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Lydia Nightingale as she takes us on a journey through her life with bipolar disorder. In this candid episode, Lydia, an artist with many talents, opens up about the highs of manic creativity and the lows of intense depression. Hear how Lydia navigates treatment, confronts stigmas, and finds strength in self-acceptance. Plus, get a sneak peek into her latest literary project: DRAWN.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-044/
Join us with Kelley Dennings as she walks us through how environmental health is connected to reproductive rights and the pursuit of sustainability. In this episode, we delve into the complex ties between our planet's well-being and our own, exploring how the food we consume, the economy we participate in, and the choices we make impact our environment. Listen now to discover the unexpected ways plastic pollution affects women's health, the benefits of a plant-based diet, and the potential of innovative economic models to foster a sustainable future.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-043/
Join Makaila Davis, the advocate behind Angels Protection Inc., as she pushes for the health and future of young mothers. Learn more about the unique challenges pregnant teens in foster care or marginalized communities face and hear about the work Makaila is doing. Tune in to understand the significance of reproductive justice and the impact of education on empowering young women.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-042/
Dive into menopause with Claire Gill as we explore the effects on women's health and professional lives. Gain insightful tips on handling menopause symptoms and learn about the groundbreaking work of the National Menopause Foundation in revolutionizing support for women in professional environments. Tune in to arm yourself with knowledge and participate in the discussion on confidently and positively accepting this natural phase of life.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-041/
Dive into the struggles and stories of those battling endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of girls and women, that often takes over eight doctors and 10 years to diagnose. Join filmmaker Shannon Cohn as she confronts the biases and challenges within women's healthcare and shares more about her documentary, Below the Belt, that dives into the most common devastating disease that most people have never heard of.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-040/
Symptoms of heart disease in women are unique and less well-known than symptoms in men.
Dr. Martha Gulati shares how to recognize symptoms in women, understand prevention strategies, and learn why self-advocacy in healthcare is vital. Join us for this eye-opening episode that could empower you to take charge of your heart health and challenge the status quo in medical care for women.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-039/
Getting an unexpected diagnosis can be scary. Finding out you have a rare eye disease that is causing you to lose your vision, is terrifying. Adele Scheiber, Director of Communications at the NWHN experienced this over the last two years, having to advocate for herself to save her vision. Join us to hear how she pushed for the right diagnosis, and how finding community has helped her stay positive amidst her experience of vision loss.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-038/
Join us with Stephanie (Steph) Kraft-Sheley, a legal expert in reproductive rights as we delve into the complex world of reproductive health care laws, focusing on the stark differences between states like Missouri and Illinois. Whether you're grappling with pregnancy decisions or interested in the fight for reproductive rights, this episode offers a wealth of insights and practical advice.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-037/
Have you heard of cervical cancer? What about Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus that can cause cancer below the belt. Tamika Felder learned in 2005 that she had cervical cancer and had to have her uterus and cervix removed because of it. She found herself supported by friends, family, and coworkers but lacked community with other women with cervical cancer who could understand what she had gone through. So, she decided to become the support and created Cervivor, a community to fill the gap. Join us in listening to how HPV and the cancers that develop from it can be prevented and how important community and open dialogue about HPV will lead to a generation free from HPV related cancers.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-036/
Are you ready for an enlightening exploration into the world of women's health advocacy? Prepare to dive into the nitty-gritty of how our nonprofit brings women's health issues to light that are too often kept in the dark. In this episode, the NWHN’s leadership takes a hard look at the victories, challenges, and work that have defined the past year in women's health, and how the Network and your support has impacted the future of women’s health.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-035/
In this episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, hospice nurse Penny Smith shares her insights into the world of hospice care, focusing on its intricacies, common misconceptions, and the balance between hope and acceptance. She emphasizes the importance of patient empowerment, informed consent, and understanding end-of-life signs. Penny also highlights the financial aspects of hospice care and shares advice on end-of-life planning.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-034/ .
Do you want to capture your audience’s attention and get them to commit to your cause? Having a captivating mission on your website is not enough to get donors to fund you. What you need are words that connect your mission to your audience’s needs. Join us with professional copywriter Kate Sitarz to discover how to generate more support as we enter the end of year giving season.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-033/.
We’re all familiar with those times when you just “gotta go.” For over 25 million adult Americans it’s worse than just “I gotta go,” as they experience unintentional leaking of urine due to temporary or chronic urinary incontinence (UI). Urinary incontinence can have a profound impact on a person’s quality of life, and sadly, many believe the myth that UI is a part of normal aging, and cannot be treated. We sat down with Dr. Tatiana Sanses and Dr. Chidubem Egboluche of Howard University to bust these myths and learn more about urinary incontinence causes, symptoms, treatment, and the state of UI research. Join us as we elevate a topic that too often gets overlooked and stigmatized by society. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-032/
Are you caught in the web of complicated diets, conflicting information on nutrition, and how to maintain your health? Here to untangle us is Registered Dietitian Vanessa Rissetto. Join us in listening to her explain important health markers outside of the scale and her judgment-free recommendations for what to eat to feel well and build habits to get healthier.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-031/.
In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Kiana Tipton, executive director of Chat With Charley, a nonprofit organization that created a revolutionary free, bilingual chatbot designed to provide safe, secure, and accessible abortion resources. Kiana shares how innovative technology has emerged as a critical tool in the fight to safeguard reproductive rights and ensure access to essential health care. Tune in for an exciting discussion as we delve into Kiana's unique career journey, her work with Charley, and her vision for a more inclusive and equitable health care industry.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-030.
Get life-saving information from health experts from our virtual Find It Early Webinar, which was recorded live on July 14, 2023 from 12PM - 1PM EST. Featuring keynote speaker Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D – CT), and panelists JoAnn Pushkin, Executive Director of DenseBreast-info.org and Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, Executive Director of The National Women’s Health Network.
Read the transcript, watch the recording, and find more at https://nwhn.org/find-it-early-webinar/
In your senior year of high school, the average teenager’s mind is occupied by thoughts of prom, future studies, and the exciting prospect of entering the world of adulthood. Far from the typical teenage experience, this week’s podcast guest, Jess, faced an unexpected and daunting challenge – a diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma at the tender age of 18. Tune in now to hear Jess candidly share how her and her family dealt with this nightmare diagnosis and shaped a future that not only sees her surviving and in remission today, but thriving.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-028
Here at the Network, we are dedicated to sharing birth stories in all their diversities because we know that no two births are the same. In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you the birth story of Nicole Suto – AKA Niki Kaos – and self-proclaimed “rock n’ roll mommy.”
Balancing the demands of a career with the responsibilities of motherhood is an intricate dance that many mothers are familiar with. But life as a rock star presented its own unique challenges for Niki as she tried to find a harmonious balance between musician life and mom life. Niki opens up about the hurdles she faced while carving out her identity as a musician and a mother and navigating the beautiful chaos of postpartum life. Don’t miss this authentic take on the adventure that is motherhood and her valuable advice for anyone else hoping to pursue this path.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-027/.
Every day in the United States, Black families are investigated by the Child Welfare System and forcibly separated at rates much higher than their white counterparts. This system, known to most as Child Protective Services (CPS) and to some activists as the Family Regulation System, has been around in some form for over 100 years. Decades of data, research, and lived experiences have revealed disparities and discrimination within this system and have shown that separating families can often cause life-long harm to all involved. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we sit down with three Family Regulation Warriors, Ana, Alexis, and NWHN Board Member Yamini, to discuss this issue and what can be done about it.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-026/.
Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest cities, New York City has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the United States. For Black women, the outcomes are even worse. Black mothers are 9.4 times more likely to die due to childbirth complications than white mothers, and Central Brooklyn is the epicenter of the maternal health crisis in New York City. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Helena Grant, the co-chair of his newly founded Maternal Health Taskforce, to discuss how they are fighting against these unacceptably dire and persistent maternal health outcomes for Black women in Brooklyn.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-025/
Over 10 million women across the US take some form of oral contraception today to prevent pregnancy. Of these women, many are inadequately informed about the possible risks, benefits, and effectiveness of their chosen form of birth control. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we’re speaking with one of these women, Josie Morgan, who struggled with birth control-induced depression for over seven years before finally receiving the help she needed. Tune in to hear her story and her advice to others who suspect that their birth control may be affecting their mood.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-024/
Despite 1 in 10 people with a uterus suffering from endometriosis, the diagnostic delay averages between seven to ten years. While awaiting a diagnosis, those affected continue to battle debilitating pain affecting their education, career, sex life, and mental health. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a urogynecologist hoping to raise more awareness about this chronic illness, which she refers to as “the cancer that never kills you.” Join us for a sobering and eye-opening look into endometriosis and a health care system in need of a stark wake-up call to tackle what’s often referred to as “the missed disease.”
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-023/.
After experiencing her own birth trauma and witnessing years of reproductive injustice, Saleemah McNeil founded a nonprofit organization, the Oshun Family Center, to help families of color heal from traumatic birth experiences and transition into parenthood. In this episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we sit down with Saleemah to discuss how the Oshun Family Center is working to reduce maternal health care disparities.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-022/.
A highly complex illness which can result in serious complications, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), is a connective tissue disorder affecting at least 1 in 5,000 people worldwide. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we sit down with Lorie Ringo and her child Carter to discuss the challenges of living with hEDS and how they’ve learned to navigate their illness despite a myriad of obstacles to care, including dismissal and gaslighting from medical professionals.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-021/
Products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration account for roughly 25 cents of every dollar spent by American consumers each year. With some critics arguing that the FDA wields too much regulatory power, it’s important to shed light on how the FDA operates and how the agency is held accountable for the regulations it imposes. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, Kirsten Moore, creator and director of the Expanding Medication Abortion Access (EMAA) Project, joins us to discuss the evolution of restrictions on medication abortion over the past two decades, as well as the role the FDA plays in this recent push by EMAA and other health justice organizations to get medically unnecessary restrictions on the abortion pill lifted.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-020/.
CDC data indicates that pregnant indigenous women living in rural areas are at a substantially elevated risk of maternal death or serious complications in childbirth compared with non-Hispanic white or urban women. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast we are joined by Nicolle Gonzales, founder of the non-profit organization Changing Woman Initiative, a Native American-led women’s health collective that focuses on renewing cultural birth knowledge to empower and reclaim sovereignty of Indigenous women’s medicine. Nicolle shares with us the incredible work they are doing to eliminate barriers to care and promote reproductive justice.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-019/.
In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Chauntel Norris, co-founder of The Baobab Birth Collective, to discuss how they are advancing reproductive justice and how doulas are transforming the maternal health landscape.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-018/.
In this episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Ebony Flowers, manager of the ‘Black Women, Green Future’ program for New Voices for Reproductive Justice, who strongly believes in the intersection of environmental justice and reproductive justice. Ebony discusses the work they carry out and shares insight on how we can all help advance environmental justice by viewing it from a reproductive justice lens.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-017/.
When the topic of trans issues arises, two things often spring to mind for people not in the trans community: bathrooms and pronouns. But it’s so much more than that. The HRC Foundation has estimated that there are more than 2 million transgender people across the United States and they are fighting stigma, poverty, and discrimination daily. In this episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we sit down with Heart, a queer and trans speaker, educator, activist, and yoga instructor, to find out how to be better allies to the trans community.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-016/
In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we sit down with the guru behind ‘Sex Ed with DB’, Danielle Bezalel. ‘Sex Ed with DB’ is a feminist podcast and multimedia platform bringing you all of the sex ed you never got through unique and entertaining storytelling. Danielle tells us about the systemic gaps that exist in sex ed in the U.S today, how sex educators should be better integrating LGBTQ+ communities into their curriculum, and reveals the sex ed facts that everyone needs to know.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-015/
In Part 1 of Anna Frank’s honest and emotional infertility story, we learned about her experiences with IVF and the challenging complications she was faced with along the way, including a devastating pregnancy loss. The second half of Anna’s remarkable story is filled with grief, anguish, and incredible resilience. Listen in to find out about the consequences of her heartbreaking HELLP diagnosis and the inspirational story of a best friend who went out of her way to ensure there was a happy ending to Anna’s birth journey.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-014/.
The WHO estimates that 60–80 million couples worldwide currently suffer from infertility. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we speak with Anna Frank about her experiences with infertility, IVF, and pregnancy loss. In this candid and eye-opening conversation, Anna highlights some of the most challenging aspects of trying to conceive.
This episode is the first part of a two-part infertility story from Anna.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-013/
Self-care is meant to address symptoms of everyday stressors and inspire practices for physical, mental, and social wellbeing. But social media trends and celebrity companies have rebranded self-care into consumerism, pushing skincare products and retail therapy as the new way of looking after oneself. We spoke with Sujaya Balachandran to explore how we can escape social media and advertising’s consumeristic grip on self-care and get back to its true purpose: wellness.
To read the full show notes for this bonus episode, head to https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-012/
In this episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, longtime women’s health activist Byllye Avery walks us through her experiences in fighting for reproductive justice and health equity. We learn what helps and harms in supporting pregnant and postpartum women, what needs to improve in today’s maternal health policy and practice, and what good postpartum treatment actually looks like.
To read the full show notes for this episode, head to https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-011/
In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Abigail Arons, Board Chair of the National Women’s Health Network, who received a crash course in breast cancer when she was diagnosed at just 31 years old. Abigail shares how she navigated her breast cancer journey from her initial diagnosis to her experiences with chemotherapy, a mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and the pressures of fertility preservation.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-010/.
In the latest episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Sara Barber, Executive Director of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, who invites us to consider empathy when asking the question “Why don’t they just leave?”. Listen in to learn exactly what domestic violence is, how it impacts the health outcomes of women, and how best to support someone experiencing domestic violence.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-009/.
Around 5 million American adults aged 65 and over suffer from dementia. That number is expected to rise to nearly 14 million by 2060.
We’re speaking with Dr. Julie Thai, a geriatric medicine physician, who gives expert insights and self-advocacy tips for those diagnosed with dementia or caregivers to loved ones navigating the symptoms.
You’ll gain the knowledge to spot the signs of dementia, know how to advocate in the doctor’s office, and dismantle your dementia misconceptions.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-008.
As a clinical pediatrician and women's reproductive health specialist, Dr. Sophia Yen knows better than most that birth control is not always easy to get. After discovering a solution to the ongoing issue of women not being able to access birth control, Dr. Yen founded Pandia Health, which is the only women-founded, women-led, and doctor-led online birth control service. Pandia Health makes the process of obtaining birth control secure, confidential, and convenient.
In this enlightening episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we learn which birth control methods are the most and least effective, what to consider when choosing or changing birth control, and Dr. Yen’s 3 top tips if you’re planning on getting an IUD.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-007/.
Obstetrician-gynecologists (OBGYNs) play a vital role in providing access to crucial abortion care services. As more states rush to enact legislation that restricts or bans abortion, many OBGYNs are left feeling undermined by new laws that impede the quality of care they are able to provide to their patients. In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we are joined by Alfred University Assistant Professor of Sociology Meredith Field and Jessie Hill, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, to discuss the impact of Ohio laws on medical practice in light of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-006
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there has been a lot of confusion around abortion and the legality of it, especially when it comes to abortion pills. You might be filled with questions like “Are abortion pills still legal?” “Where can I get them?” “How much do they cost?” and “Can I still get them if I live in a state where abortion is banned?”
We spoke with Imani Wilson-Shabazz, the Partnerships and Engagement Manager at Plan C, to get all your burning questions answered about self-managed abortion.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-005/
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CONTENT WARNING
This episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast contains mention of COVID, trauma, depression, illness, and death that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.
Nursing burnout rates grew to alarming levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. 91% considered leaving or were actively looking to leave the nursing profession.
Today we’re speaking with Joselyn Lantigua, a Postpartum nurse and former COVID ICU nurse working on the front lines in Houston, Texas.
In this episoe, you’ll gain insight into the overwhelming challenges nurses and healthcare workers face each day. Joselyn shares her path into nursing, from learning how to take blood pressure on a doll during nursing school to lockdowns and providing compassion and comfort to the dying. This episode will fill you with joy, heartache, hope, and laughter.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit here. (https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-004/)
Research into women’s health is historically underfunded and not treated as a priority. Women and gender-diverse people are more likely to be dismissed as overly emotional, dramatic, or untrustworthy in medical settings. This can lead to misdiagnosis, delays in care and a lot of dismissal or mistreatment.
In today’s episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, we’re breaking these stigmas and stereotypes down with Tori Ford, founder and executive director of Medical Herstory.
For the full show notes, please read our blog here: https://nwhn.org/yourhealthunlocked-003/
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized workplace burnout as an “occupational phenomenon.” Although it is not classified as a medical condition, individuals can experience severe physical, mental, and emotional issues which arise from chronic workplace stress.
We are now seeing a wave of health coaches being brought into corporations as part of larger treatment teams to help employees achieve their health goals while keeping burnout at bay. We met with Amy Papandrea, a certified health and wellness coach and founder of Stone Lotus Health Coaching, who aims to help professionals prevent and recover from occupational burnout so that they can reclaim their health, careers, and personal lives.
In this episode of the Your Health Unlocked Podcast, Amy discusses trends in the health coaching industry and how burnout is impacting our health as a society. She also arms us with a practical set of tools to relieve stress and create a better sense of wellbeing at work. Finally, Amy explains how leadership can learn to recognize the signs of burnout among employees and emphasizes the importance integrating wellness into workplace culture.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit our blog .
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The National Women’s Health Network, (AKA the Network), is a DC-based nonprofit that works to improve health by strategically shaping policy, expanding health care access, and providing accurate, unbiased health information. A lot has changed in the world of women’s health since 1975, the year we were founded. In this live recording of our very first podcast episode, we spoke with Byllye Avery, Cynthia Gutierrez, and Rachel Branaman, three giants in the policy and programming space. Together, we discussed the history, present, and future of the women’s health movement in the U.S., and how we can better fight for health care access and equity for all.
To read the full show notes for this episode, visit our blog here.
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