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The Woman Centered Health Podcast is the official podcast of WCH. Once a month we talk about different topics in sexual and reproductive health and how to improve your communication with your patients about these topics.

Did you know you know nurses can now earn CE for listening to the WCH podcast? Download the CEHQ app or click below. 

 

Are you a health professional or academic interested in starting your own podcast but don’t know where to start? 

EP 71: Inclusive Sexual Health Assessments with Mary Kathleen Haber

In this episode we Mary Kathleen Haber about inclusive sexual health assessments. We cover a lot of information including why inclusivity and language is important, important questions to ask, how to frame sexual and reproductive health questions across the lifespan, how our current questioning my be limited, and how we can make our environment more inclusive. Mary Kathleen also reviews the sexual health assessment she uses in her practice.  

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 70: Patient Experience with Mindy Spigel

In this episode, we interview Mindy Spigel, author of “There’s a Snake on My Head,” about patient experience and how clinicians can alleviate patient’s fear and anxiety when seeking healthcare. Based on her research, she shares three things patient’s must feel in order to be fully present and engaged during their visit because everyone enters the doors of healthcare with fear. 

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 69: Service Design with Dr. Claire Phillips

In this episode, we interview Claire Phillips, systems-thinker extraordinaire and founder of Nursing the System. We talk about “good leadership,” principles of service design, and how to incorporate service design into your practice/leadership role. We end with communication tips for leaders and front-line workers and how leaders and front-line workers can build working relationships.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 68: Managing Misinformation with Dr. Sara Gorman

In this episode, we interview Dr. Sara Gorman, author and CEO of Critica, about managing misinformation. We discuss the difference between misinformation and disinformation, infodemics, the pitfalls of arguing on social media, and how clinicians can manage mis/disinformation in their practice. Of course we nerd out over neuroscience and the books she has written/is writing along the way.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 67: Safe Havens with Dixie Weber and Rebecca Vahle

In this episode we interview Dixie Weber and Rebecca Vahle from Family to Family Support Network about safe havens. We compare and contrast safe havens, baby boxes, and infant abandonment and the three policies that every hospital should have. We also discuss important communication tips when speaking with a pregnant person in crisis and questions to ask when someone is considering or utilizing a safe haven.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 66: Burnout and Compassion with Rose Horton

In this episode, we interview Rose Horton and take a deep dive into healthcare burnout and some tips and tricks for combating burnout. 

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 65: Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Lina Buffington

In this episode we interview Dr. Lina Buffington, the Executive Director of Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health (NSRH). NSRH and the resources they offer are another great tool for clinicians, especially for folks providing abortion care. We cover the goals and mission of NSRH, the value of being a member, and the specialized training they offer to nurses. We also get into some great conversations about gaps in sexual and reproductive health care and how the recent Dobbs decision is impacting sexual and reproductive health. Be sure to check this episode out if you want some hope for the future of sexual and reproductive health care.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 64: Respectful Maternity Care Toolkit with Rose Horton and Catherine Hill

In this episode we interview Rose Horton and Catherine Hill about the new Respectful Maternity Toolkit developed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN). We cover why the kit was developed, how the kit was developed, what’s included in the kit, and tips for getting buy-in and implementing the respectful maternity care toolkit.

Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 63: Birth Experiences of Autistic People with Dr. Laura Foran Lewis

In this episode, we interview Dr. Laura Foran Lewis PhD, RN about her award-winning research exploring the birth experiences of women on the autism spectrum. We talk about the importance of participatory action research, the need to broaden our idea of what is autism, universal design, birth plan redesign, birth trauma, and of course, how you can improve your communication to prevent trauma and establish trusting relationships. 

Get your CEU for listening here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are!

For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 62: Bioethics in Reproductive Health with Dr. Ginny Ryan

In this episode, we interview Dr. Ginny Ryan, a bioethicist, on bioethics in reproductive healthcare. We sort out the difference between ethics, morals, conscientious practice, and to who autonomy belongs. We also cover the principles of ethics and how to apply them to your practice and the impact Roe v. Wade has beyond abortion. Check out our website for questions, resources, and transcripts.

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EP 61: Hormone Therapy with Dr. Stephanie Faubion

In this episode we interview Dr. Stephanie Faubion about hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms.  We cover the new position statement released by NAMS about hormone therapy, what changed since the last position statement, how clinicians can frame conversations about hormone therapy, and where clinicians can learn more about providing hormone therapy. You can also still register for the NAMS Conference that is being held in Atlanta October 12-15, 2022.

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EP 58: Doula Care with Grace Swartzendruber

In this episode we interview Grace Swartzendruber, a full spectrum doula, about doula care. We cover what a doula is, what they do, why someone would hire a doula, the benefits of a doula, and how a doula can be a valuable member of the birth team.

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EP 56: Health Literacy with Dr. Allison Saiz

In this episode we interview Dr. Allison Said, a Gynecologist Oncologist, about health literacy including how women’s health literacy may differ from general health literacy, the impact of health literacy, and the clinicians role in health literacy.

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EP 53: OB/GYN Care for Folks with Disabilities with Storm O’Brink

**Trigger Warning** This episodes discusses sensitive issues including medical violence and assault. In this episode we welcome back Storm O’Brink to discuss providing OB/GYN care for folks with disabilities. As a person with disabilities and a professional advocate, Storm discusses their perspective on the historical and current state of OB/GYN care for folks with disabilities, consent, much needed changes within the medical system to better serve folks with disabilities, and of course how to improve communication during visits.

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EP 52: WCH Past, Present, and BIG Future

In this episode we are celebrating four years of podcast, over 40k downloads, and 50+ episodes. We talk about what we’ve learned, favorite episodes, most impactful episodes, the basic communication package, and finish up by sharing some HUGE news!

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EP 51: A New Model of Prenatal Care Delivery with Dr. Alex Peahl

In this episode we interview Dr. Alex Peahl about an entirely reimagined model of prenatal care delivery. This model of care is also the newly recommended model of prenatal care by ACOG. We also discuss the Stay Home, Stay Connected program. This new model of care is designed to keep pregnant people safe during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and is based on the best evidence available.

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EP 50: Rethinking Fertility Awareness with Tessa Mills

In this episode we interview Tessa Mills, from EmpowHERed Coaching, about rethinking fertility awareness. Tessa talks about fertility awareness from a secular perspective and how empowering it can be for people to track and understand their cycle. We also talk about rethinking how we approach birth control, cycle irregularities, and personal advocacy work.

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EP 48: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in EBP

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.

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EP 47: Sex Addiction with Kathy Greer

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.

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EP 44: Systems Thinking with Claire Phillips

In this episode we interview Claire Phillips, from Nursing the System, about all things systems thinking including what is systems thinking, how anyone can be a systems thinker, and why systems thinking is critical for making meaningful change.

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EP 41: Adoption with Rebecca Vahle

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.

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EP 39: “Responsible” Sexual Behavior with Dr. Nicole Loew

In this episode Dr. Loew talks about her dissertation research about responsible sexual behavior (RSB), including how the literature defines RSB, how college women define RSB, and how rural women define and manage RSB in the rural context. We also talk about the pros and cons (mostly cons) of using the concept “responsible behavior.”

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EP 37: Intersection of Religion and Abortion with Dr. McLean

In this episode we explore the intersection of religion and abortion with Dr. 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 or institute does not provide contraception or abortion services.

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EP 35: Trauma Informed Telehealth with Dr. Megan Gerber

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.

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EP 30: Language and Pronouns with Francis Kuehnle

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.

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EP 29: Evidence Based Birth with Dr. Rebecca Dekker

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 expectant parents or parents themselves.

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EP 26: MUTU System with Wendy Powell

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!

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EP 25: PCOS with Dr. Rashmi Kudesia

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.

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EP 24: Sex Shame for Providers with Dr. Nikki Julian

In this episode we review a little bit of what we discussed in EP 22 on sex shame and make it more focused for how providers can help their patients deal with shame. We also talk about how to communicate with patients about pornography, kink, and BDSM, and briefly discuss how to deal with physical manifestations of sex shame.

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EP 23: Abortion After Care Instructions with Dr. Zoey Thill

In this episode we interview Dr. Zoey Thill regarding her research with abortion after care instructions. We get into some great discussions about focusing on adverse outcomes, discussing birth control at an abortion appointment, a new concept for us-structural competency, and we finish up with a conversation on the new Reproductive Health Act and what that means for New York.

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EP 21: Trauma Informed Care with Alison Tinker

**Trigger Warning** In this episode we interviewed Alison Tinker, a Midwife, about her work providing trauma informed care. Although we do not discuss specific traumas, this episode could be triggering for trauma survivors. This episode is a must listen to for ANY provider.

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EP 20 Menstrual Health with Elizabeth Graf

In this episode we talk all things menstrual health with Elizabeth Graf. We cover everything from menstrual health as an indicator of overall health, menstrual hygiene, and special considerations for adolescents, trans people, and gender non-binary people.

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DivaCup by Diva International Inc.

In this sponsored episode we interview Carinne Chambers-Saini, CEO of Diva International Inc. maker of the DivaCup, and Sophie Zivku, Diva Inc Communications Manager, about the DivaCup. We discuss what it is, how to use it, how to talk about it, and how this can help the menstruating person.

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EP 19: Infertility and Perinatal Loss with Dr. Stacey Pawlak

In this episode we interview Dr. Stacey Pawlak, a clinical psychologist, regarding her expertise in working with people experiencing perinatal loss & infertility. This episode is must-listen-to if you help patients dealing with infertility, miscarriage, or diagnosing fetal anomalies. If you’re not a provider, learn how to talk to your friends about these difficult situations.

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EngagedMD

EngagedMD enables fertility practices to provide a remotely guided experience for patient education and consent - unlike the long consultations, phone calls to staff, in-clinic classes, and paper documents used today. Their education programs are comprised of...

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UNA

In this episode we speak with John Haskell, the co-founder of UNA, an anonymous platform where women can seek a sense of community to help them answer questions a deal with personal struggles, especially addiction, and victories. Within the app UNA brings various professionals into the community for AMA or Ask ME Anything. This gives women a chance to ask professionals questions that they otherwise may not feel comfortable bringing to their care providers in a formal setting or feel comfortable enough to ask other women. We had the pleasure of serving as experts recently and felt that this may be an app or platform that providers may want to get involved with or find useful to connect their patients with.

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EP 14: Pelvic Floor with Dr. Sandi Tenfelde

Sandi Tenfelde, PhD, RN, APN is an Assistant Professor and the Director of the  Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner program at Loyola University Chicago, Marcella  Niehoff School of Nursing.  She is a certified yoga instructor with a focus on pelvic floor ...

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