Have you ever visited your doctor and left feeling as though your concerns were ignored and unheard? You may have even left your appointment with no resolution, your symptoms blamed on hormones, stress, or even your imagination! Mitzi Krockover, MD, shares her thoughts on medical gaslighting and suggestions on what to do if you find yourself in this situation.

Are you ready to dive into the world of policy and legislation surrounding women’s health care and learn how you can make a difference?  It can feel overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to advocating for causes that are important to you.  Liz Powell, ESQ., MPH, is the Founder and President of G2G Consulting and a former legislative director on Capitol Hill. During this episode, she shares her experience raising government funding and crafting policy changes for health care issues. She also offers our listeners insight into the gaps in women’s research, barriers to innovation and tips on advocating for change.

Wondering if you’re entering menopause – or already in it?  Well, there’s an app for that! We invited Ann Garnier, Founder and CEO of Lisa Health, to share more information on the new menopause navigation app, Midday. This app leverages AI and sensor technology to support women on their menopause journey, providing the right intervention at the right time.

Do you know what integrative medicine is and how it can be used to enhance women’s health care? We invited Dr. Denise Millstine, Director Integrative Medicine & Health, Consultant in Women’s Health Internal Medicine, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, to explain this approach to improving well-being. During this episode, Dr. Millstine also provides tips on how to select a practitioner for your care and easy ways to integrate healthy practices into your life.

Do you have symptoms of perimenopause? Do you even know what those symptoms are? So many women suffer from hot flashes, mood changes, body changes, thinking something’s wrong with them, but not knowing precisely what it is. Our guest Lesley Salem, Founder of Over the Bloody Moon, a menopause support organization, decided she wanted to start the conversation around these transitions when she experienced them for herself. Where she chose to have the conversations may surprise you.

It’s no secret that a good tune or certain background music can elevate your mood and ability to focus. But did you know that there’s a science to that? Our guest, Jamie Pabst, Founder, and CEO of Spiritune, has harnessed that science and created an app that can measurably improve well-being. Listen for a special offer from Spiritune. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade will have wide-reaching effects, impacting our economy, businesses, and even an individual’s socioeconomic status. In episode four of this four-part series on the “aftershocks” of the Dobbs decision, we discuss the economic and social consequences, from generational poverty to the underfunding of women’s health companies. Our guests in this episode are Delphine O’Rourke, Goodwin LLP Partner, Women’s Health & Wellness/Healthcare Adjunct Professor, Columbia Law School, Joelle Abramowitz , PhD, Economist, University of Michigan, and Cindy Adam, FNP, Co-Founder & CEO, Choix. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast.

The Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v Wade has far-reaching consequences in the areas of health, rights, privacy, and economics. To address these issues, we invited 11 expert panelists to speak on these topics to offer their insights and provide ways in which we can take action. In episode three of this four-part series, we discuss the privacy concerns of this decision including HIPAA policies and data collection on apps. We also share tips on how to better protect your private health care information and reduce your data footprint. Our guests in this episode are Blair Hirst, CEO and Founder of Digital Health Review, Lara Compton member at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., and Stephanie Humphrey, Technology and Lifestyle Expert, and Author. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade, many unexpected consequences are already impacting women in the areas of health, rights, privacy, and economics. To address these complex issues, we invited 11 expert panelists to speak on these topics to provide insight and ways to take action. In episode two of this four-part series, we address how this decision may worsen pregnancy outcomes, increase poverty, limit the training of physicians and even leave whole communities without health care. We’ll also talk about the best way to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Our guests in this episode are Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, CEO and Co-Founder of PandiaHealth.com, and Kellie Lease Stecher, MD, OBGYN and Co-Founder and President of Patient Care Heroes. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

The Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade will have an unprecedented domino effect of impacts on our health, rights, privacy, and economy. To address the unexpected consequences of this decision, we invited 11 expert panelists to speak on these four different topics to provide insight, perspective, and ways to take action. In episode one of this four-part series, we address the implications of the decision on reproductive rights – as well as personal and individual liberties – with Kim Christensen Clark, Senior Attorney, Legal Voice, and Heather Carter, EdD, Vice President of the Greater Phoenix Leadership and a former Arizona State Senator and State Representative. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

Do you ever wonder about what you don’t see, especially with respect to women’s health? Our guest today, Jackie Rotman, Founder and CEO of the Center for Intimacy Justice, has taken this issue on along with the social media giants that control what we see -– or don’t see. The Center for Intimacy Justice is a social change organization committed to more significant equity and well-being in people’s intimate lives. The Center aims to allow more information and expression about women’s sexual health and wellness. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more details on this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Lyndsey Harper, OBGYN and Founder/CEO of Rosy, an award-winning women’s health technology company. Rosy connects women with sexual health concerns with hope, community, and research-backed solutions. Please visit Beyond the Paper Gown for more information about this episode and the Beyond the Paper Gown podcast series.