Episodes

In this episode we share the recording from a round table talk that we hosted for the 28th National Evidence-Based Practice Conference. Four experts joined us to discuss DEI-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in EBP including what DEI is, why systems thinking is relevant to DEI, why DEI is important, and how to make your projects and practice more diverse, inclusive, and equitable.

In this episode we interview Kathy Greer MSW, LISW, CSAT-Candidate about sex addiction including how it is diagnosed, how what we know about sex addiction has evolved, how to talk to patients/clients about sex addiction or if their partners are addicted to sex, and we have a robust conversation about pornography and how to talk about porn with kids.

In this foundational episode we summarize the essence of patient centered communication through neutral and compassionate care. Learn how to be value neutral and provide compassionate care to ALL patients in ALL situations.

In this episode we interview Dr. Christy Matusiak about how chiropractic care and applied kinesiology can be a helpful complimentary therapy for women and pregnant folks.

In this episode we speak with Claire Phillips, founder of Nursing the System, about all things systems thinking. We talk cover what systems thinking is, how anyone can be a systems thinker, and how systems thinking is critical to creating change in the healthcare system.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Jessica Grossman and Margot Fahnestock from Medicines360, a non-profit pharma organization, about navigating birth control access during COVID-19.

In this episode we interview Shannon Wilson about all things perinatal mental health including normalizing without dismissing, normal vs common, supportive language, and mental health during a pandemic.

In this episode we interview Rebecca Vahle, Founder and Executive Director at Family to Family Support Network,™ about adoption. This episode is incredibly powerful and will make you question the adoption counseling and care that you are providing. We discuss where language around adoption came from, historical roots of adoption, how to communicate with parents during the adoptive process, and finding/providing ethical and empowering adoption counseling.

In this episode we interview Dr. Kortney Floyd-James about her dissertation research on Black women's postpartum mental health. The post EP 40: Black Women and Postpartum Mental Health with Dr. Kortney Floyd-James appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we interview the co-host of the Woman Centered Health Podcast, Dr. Nicole Loew, about her dissertation work on perspectives of "responsible" sexual behavior (RSB).

**Trigger Warning** This episode includes discussions that may be triggering for victims of sexual assault and/or medical violence. In this episode we interview Storm O'Brink about medical violence including what it is, the spectrum of violence, how providers may be unaware that they are committing medical violence, and how to call folks in.

In this episode we interview Dr. Ivonne McLean. We discuss how religion/spirituality and abortion are not mutually exclusive, we answer our first listener question, and we discuss how to communicate with patients if a provider does not provide contraception or abortion services.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Villavicencio about navigating pregnancy and birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post EP 36: Pregnancy and COVID-19 with Dr. Villavicencio appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we interview Dr. Megan Gerber about how to provide trauma informed care during televisits, including synchronous video visits. We cover everything from what is trauma informed care, to tips and tricks on how to prevent triggering, and what to do if a patient becomes triggered during a telehealth visit. The post EP 35: Trauma Informed Telehealth with Dr. Megan Gerber appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we interview Jonathon Garland, an improv expert, on how medical communication can be enhanced through improv techniques. The post EP 34: Medical Improv with Jonathan Garland appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

This episode is an absolute must listen to. In this episode we talk with Lynette Cooper, Nurse Practitioner and Educator, and Lastascia Coleman, a Nurse Midwife, about Black women and maternal mortality. This episode also adds to our previous conversations about reproductive justice, reproductive coercion, and health disparities. The post EP 33: Black Women and Maternal Mortality with Lastascia Coleman and Lynette Cooper appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we interview Dr. April Prunty, a nurse researcher, about her dissertation work regarding weight stigma. The post EP 32: Weight Stigma with Dr. April Prunty appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we interview Karyn Buxman, a neurohumorist, about integrating humor into practice to help increase trust equity with patients. The post EP 31: Humor with Karyn Buxman appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this critical and foundational episode we interview Francis Kuehnle about the importance of language and pronouns. This episode includes discussions about how to inquire about pronouns, what to do if you mess up, and why using appropriate pronouns are so important. The post EP 30: Language and Pronouns with Francis Kuehnle appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we talk about Evidence Based Birth (EBB) with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, the founder of EBB. EBB is an incredible resource for providers and expecting parents to get methodologically sound literature reviews on birth topics including, but not limited to, vitamin K, eye ointment, eating during labor, due dates, PROM, large babies, and due dates. Both Nicole and Stephanie have used this evidence during their pregnancies and highly recommend this as a must-have for anyone providing care to...

In this episode we interview the co-host of the Woman Centered Health Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Edmonds, about her extensive work with reproductive life planning (RLP). We cover what RLP is, diversity in how RLP is implemented, and how to communicate and do RLP with your patients. The post EP 28: Reproductive Life Planning with Dr. Stephanie Edmonds appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we talk to Talie Melnyk about her experience with Crisis Pregnancy Centers or CPCs. We also discuss how CPCs function, their goals, and communication tactics they use with women. The post EP 27: Crisis Pregnancy Centers with Talie Melnyk appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we interviewed Wendy Powell, CEO of MUTU System, about her incredible program to help with pelvic floor issues including prolapse, urinary incontinence, painful sex, and to help diastasis recti or "mommy tummy." Tune in to hear about how her program was developed and how MUTU has helped Nicole and Stephanie. Listeners also get special discount! The post EP 26: MUTU System with Wendy Powell appeared first on Woman Centered Health.

In this episode we interview Dr. Rashmi Kudesia about her expertise with PCOS. We cover all things PCOS including diagnosis, managing PCOS, the role of birth control, and how you can help empower patients with a diagnosis of PCOS. The post EP 25: PCOS with Dr. Rashmi Kudesia appeared first on Woman Centered Health.