In this episode of Beyond the Paper gown, we’re joined by renowned dermatologist Dr. Monica K. Li to discuss the latest advancements in cosmetic dermatology, including Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, and  laser therapy. We also address concerns specific to women of color and offer advice on how to choose a practitioner. If you missed our first episode on skincare, be sure to check it out too. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and newsletter for the latest updates.

Welcome to Beyond the Paper Gown, a podcast hosted by Dr. Mitzi Krockover, where she chats with renowned dermatologist and skincare expert, Dr. Monica Li, to discuss the latest techniques and tips for maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin as we age. In this episode, Dr. Li offers advice on how to maintain skin health through daily regimens and lifestyle changes. The second episode will review options like laser and micro needling and how to choose the right practitioner for your skincare needs. Tune in to learn from leading professionals in women’s health and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform.

Strength training can help prevent muscle and bone loss, increase metabolism and generally make us feel more confident in our own body. And it’s never too late – or too early – to start. Our guest, Nathan Michaels, an LA-based personal trainer, shares tips on starting a safe and effective strength training program, as well as advice on sleep and nutrition. Tune in for strategies on getting stronger and healthier while having fun.

Do you ever wish you had a guidebook that could help you learn more about your health and how to navigate the healthcare system? Well, good news, in this episode we talk to Kanwal L Haq, MS, Medical Anthropologist, Co-Author of Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health, which is a book that does just that. Hear more about the key themes and insights from her book, including the importance of self care, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, as well as the ways you can take an active role in your own health and well being.

Welcome to the second part of an interview with John La Puma, MD, Founder, Chef Clinic and Co-Founder, ChefMD.com. In the previous episode, we talked about the importance of food to our health and ways to incorporate healthy choices that reduce our risk of disease and make us feel better. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of nature on our health and how to incorporate more aspects of it into our lives. In fact, we discussed seasonal affective disorder or “SAD” and the natural way it can be treated. One way we can blend a healthy diet with getting out into nature is through farming, and Dr. La Puma also provides some firsthand information on that.

If your doctor writes a prescription for a medication, you’d get it filled and take it right? But what if the doctor gave you a prescription for food? Would you be surprised? Our guest today, John La Puma, MD, Founder, Chef Clinic and Co-Founder, ChefMD.com, does just that. He writes prescriptions for recipes that he feels are just as medically healing as some of the drugs he prescribes. He also recommends forest bathing and regenerative farming and has the evidence to prove that they can be beneficial to our health as well. Don’t worry if you don’t know what those things are. We’ve got you covered in the second part of this two-episode interview, so make sure to listen to both episodes. In fact, grab a cup of tea and a healthy snack, and sit outside if the weather’s good while we talk to a pioneer in the field of culinary medicine and more.

If you’ve gone to the doctor and been frustrated by a lack of options, then you’ve probably experienced the effects of a lack of research on women’s health and the impact of certain diseases on women. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until 1993 that a law was passed to ensure the inclusion of women and other underrepresented groups in health research. Many of us see this as an essential health equity issue. But you may be surprised to learn that it also affects our country’s economy, impacting all of us, regardless of biological sex or gender. Our guest today, Carolee Lee, Founder, Women’s Health Access Matters, created this organization dedicated to understanding the financial impact of a lack of funding for women’s health research and developing solutions to address this critical issue. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the importance of women’s health research and the economic impact of closing the gender health gap.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, yet many women are unaware of their risk or may be dismissed by health care providers when they complain about their symptoms. Perhaps, not surprisingly, outcomes for women are worse than those for men. Celina Gorre is CEO of WomenHeart, a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women with or at risk for heart disease while fighting for equity in heart health. In this podcast episode, we talk about the many ways WomenHeart brings awareness of this critical issue to women, lawmakers and the public, by women who have experienced their own heart health challenges. Tune in to learn what we all can do to help women everywhere get the care they deserve.

If you’re one of the many women who avoids sex because of pain, can’t put in a tampon because it hurts too much, or avoids going to the OBGYN because the idea of an internal exam is overwhelming, you may be experiencing vaginismus. Vaginismus  is a condition where the vaginal muscles involuntarily spasm or tighten, making any kind of penetration extremely painful. We don’t know exactly how many women suffer from this condition, because understandably, it can be a difficult subject to bring up to the doctor. But if you ask an OBGYN, he or she will tell you it’s more common than you think. Join us to hear from Tracy MacNeal, President and CEO, Maternal Medical, a company which created a device to address this problem.

Women often prioritize the health and well-being of others before their own. But did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.? And yet, it’s still often overlooked and misdiagnosed in women. The good news is that heart disease is preventable in many cases and there are steps we all can take to reduce our risk factors and identify a problem before it’s too late. Our guest today, Amrita Karve, MD, FACC, Cardiologist, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Women’s Heart Program at Mount Carmel Health System, is here to help us understand what those risk factors are, how to recognize the symptoms and more.  Because before we care for others, we need to take care of ourselves.

Menopause and the menopause transition can come with lots of challenges–hot flashes, irritability, and fatigue, just to name a few symptoms. For those looking for relief using a natural approach, or for those who want or need to avoid hormone therapy, there are alternatives. Maryon Stewart has been called the “pioneer of the natural menopause movement” and has literally written the book on managing menopause with lifestyle changes and diet. She stopped by to share her wisdom, research and tips on how to manage this phase of life in a healthful way.

How much do you really know about your breasts, especially if you have a breast health issue? And then do you have enough information to take care of them and yourself? That’s the situation our guest, Lisa Lundy, CEO and Co-Founder, Complex Creatures, and her sister faced. They developed a company based on taking care of boobs, those complex creatures we live with every day, and not only taking care and stock of them, but also talking about them.