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The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon

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Menopause isn't a moment, it's the rest of your life. Hosted by leading OBGYN Dr. Sharon Malone, a perimenopause and menopause expert with over 30 years of experience, The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is where women take back the conversation on hormones and aging. Each week, Dr. Sharon is joined by well-known guests, board-certified experts, and women just like you to tackle all things menopause—from joint ache, muscle pains, and heart health to brain fog, fertility, weight gain and more. Hormone changes touch almost every aspect of women's health, and Dr. Sharon is here to give you the right tools to reclaim the rest of your life.

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Hot on Air with CNN’s Laura Coates (Rerun) Mar 30, 2026 00:37:52 Did you know there are over 30 symptoms attributed to menopause? CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates shares personal experiences: almost dying giving birth, her early menopause, and how she handled hot flashes on air. Dr. Sharon shares symptoms, warning signs and recommendations on how to get help. Plus the two discuss Laura’s health improvements due to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy).

Hormones Changes In Your Thirties? Definitely Says Hannah Bronfman Mar 23, 2026 00:33:18 Entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman joins Dr. Sharon to talk about her experience navigating fertility and perimenopause all in her 30s. She gives an inside look on her journey through infertility and the tough emotions that came with it. Hannah also shares the signs that tipped her off that she was entering perimenopause despite not expecting it to happen so soon. Plus, Dr. Sharon explains how

The "Pause" Life with Mary Claire Haver Mar 16, 2026 00:49:43 Today on the show Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Sharon dish on all the things they want us to know about menopause. The two colleagues share their unique perspectives on how they menopause and perimenopause. The two share important information on HRT, like did you know know that your brain (not your ovaries) is responsible for ovulation? Plus, learn how to avoid falling into the online tr

How do Genes Really Affect your Breast Cancer Risk? ft Dr. Corrine Menn Mar 9, 2026 00:41:15 This week, Dr. Sharon is joined by Dr. Corrine Menn, an OBGYN and menopause specialist, to talk about genes. Is it worth getting genetic testing? And how much of your breast cancer risk really comes down to family history? Plus, Dr. Menn gives us an inside look at her own breast cancer survival story, and how it changed her outlook on standard of care. Have questions? Submit them her

Two Jain Monks and an OBGYN Talk Perimenopause! Mar 2, 2026 00:35:17 Today, Dr. Sharon discusses “Balance: A Perimenopause Journey,” a docuseries directed by Dallas-based Jain monk-filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti. As Jain monks, they live by the principle of non-violence (ahimsa) — to cause no harm and to help reduce suffering wherever they can. So what happens when they unexpectedly start suffering in their bodies?? This episode expl

The Universal Female Experience ft Gayle King Feb 23, 2026 00:32:48 Gayle King comes on the show to discuss the one universal female experience: Menopause. Gayle and Dr. Sharon talk about their shared histories of having conversations around menopause with Oprah and Michelle Obama. Gayle also shares what her experiences were like and why she regrets not doing Hormone Replacement Therapy. Plus, Gayle talks about being vibrant and alive past your 60's and w

It's All In Her Head ft. Dr. Elizabeth Comen Feb 16, 2026 00:42:57 Medical oncologist and author Dr. Elizabeth Comen joins to unpack the long history of how women’s bodies have been misunderstood and minimized in medicine. From the early days of male doctors who believed women were "small men" to the racial bias that shapes how Black women’s pain is treated. Dr. Sharon and Dr. Comen explore how these ideas still influence care today. Plus, both Dr. Sharo

Cannabinoids and Women's Health ft. Dr. Gruber Feb 9, 2026 00:36:47 You probably have some idea of how medical cannabis affects your brain. But do you know the impacts of cannabis on women's health? Dr. Staci Gruber comes on the show to discuss the ins and outs of cannabinoids and its studied benefits! Learn how research on cannabis shows that it might help with endometriosis and menopause. Plus, Dr. Sharon shares her take on cannabis and asks all the que

Take it to Heart ft. Dr. Jayne Morgan Feb 2, 2026 00:39:47 Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan joins to chat about all about the #1 cause of death for women: heart disease. She shares some of the causes (hint: it's mostly under our control) plus the ways menopause impacts heart health for women. Plus the two doctors discuss how artificial intelligence could change the heart health game by letting people monitor their blood pressure beyond the doctor's

Is a Birthing Center Right for You? Ft. Kimberly Durdin Jan 26, 2026 00:31:24 Founder of the Kindred Space Birthing Center in Los Angeles, Kimberly Durdin joins Dr. Sharon to talk about midwifery care for expecting mothers and how birthing centers handle delivery differently than hospitals. Kimberly and Dr. Sharon also discuss the pros and cons of hospital births and get into why not every pregnant woman is a good candidate for delivering outside of a hospital. Res

Why Endometrial Cancer Cases Are on the Rise Jan 19, 2026 00:47:57 Did you know endometrial cancer cases are projected to rise significantly by 2050? Dr. Carol Brown comes on the show to explain why the Gynecologic Oncology speciality is so important for women to understand. Dr. Brown also discusses with Dr. Sharon why those numbers are on the rise, and what you can do to educate yourself on it. The doctors highlight how to ensure you know what type of t

Two Strokes and a Heart Attack! ft. ShantaQuilette Carter Jan 12, 2026 00:41:21 Comedian and heart health advocate ShantaQuilette Carter joins the podcast to share the story behind her heart attack and multiple strokes. Carter shares how her age and lack of family history knowledge threw doctors off for years. Plus Dr. Sharon walks us through how heart attacks might appear for women and what signs you should definitely NOT ignore.ShantaQuilette Carter, famously known

The Lucky Egg ft Dr. Lucky Sekhon Jan 5, 2026 00:43:38 Did you know people with reproductive organs can have as many as 1 million eggs in their body? Dr. Lucky comes on to talk all things egg related: egg freezing, IVF, other modes of fertility, and the ideal age when it comes to harvesting. Both doctors offer resources to check out when it comes to national statistics plus, how to go about finding clinic evaluations. Dr. Sharon and Dr. Lucky

Equitable Healthcare Is Better Care for Everyone ft Dr. Uché Blackstock Dec 22, 2025 00:33:44 00:15:41:05Physician, health advocate, and author Dr. Uché Blackstock joins the show to talk about health equity and her work to advance it. The NYT bestselling author of Legacy, A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, he talks about the detrimental effects of racism, how disparities in the U.S. healthcare system affect everybody, and how we can all begin to address these inequ

Is it Within Your Power to Avoid Cancer? Ft. Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee Dec 15, 2025 00:38:16 How much can you actually do to avoid getting cancer? Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee sits down with Dr. Sharon and shares what we've learned about cancer in the last 15 years. His four new major chapters added to the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Emperor of All Maladies shares how differently we look at cancer, since the book was first published. So much has changed in the universe of cancer

Are Hair Relaxers Bad for Your Health? ft Linda Villarosa Dec 8, 2025 00:41:41 New York Times and 1619 Project journalist Linda Villarosa joins Dr. Sharon to talk in-depth about the viral article discussing the study on hair relaxers and their link to a higher risk of cancer. How real is the risk? Dr. Sharon digs into the study and Linda speaks on her journalistic findings. Do you have health questions? Submit them here!Linda Villarosa is a contributing writer

High Functioning and Hidden Depression ft Dr. Judith Joseph Dec 1, 2025 00:38:39 Board certified psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph talks with Dr. Sharon about her research on the large number of people experiencing high functioning depression. Dr. Judith, at the forefront of this first of its kind research, lays out the inspiration and details behind this study. Plus Dr. Sharon and Dr. Joseph go through the steps it takes to reclaim your joy while going through the

Your Gut Health is Taking a Punch! Ultra Processed Foods and Hormone Changes ft Dr. Trisha Pasricha Nov 24, 2025 00:50:33 Thanksgiving is the time for learning about your family's health history!Dr. Trisha Pasricha is on the show talking all things gut related! Your microbiome, antibiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, IBS, GI issues, and...fecal transplants? The two doctors discuss how your gut develops and changes from birth all the way up to midlife. Plus, Dr. Trisha shares her take on the latest gut fads. Do

Your Ancestry May Reveal Crucial Breast Cancer Insights ft. Dr. Lisa Newman Nov 17, 2025 00:46:58 This heartfelt episode kicks off with Dr. Lisa Newman and Dr. Sharon, both having lost a sister to breast cancer. Dr. Newman shares details about her life saving research on genetics and aggressive breast cancers. She explains the disparities in breast cancer rates, especially for Black women and how certain breast cancers can be tied to ancestry. Plus, Dr. Newman shares some of toda

Obesity Today: Getting Real about False Narratives and New Science ft Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford Nov 10, 2025 00:48:14 Obesity is on the rise worldwide, and over 100 million Americans live with obesity. Dr. Fatima explains how obesity is more than just calories in and calories out issue and how it can lead to a large number of other health risks. Dr. Fatima and Dr. Sharon discuss what causes obesity outside of food and who is most at risk. Plus, Dr. Fatima shares what taking GLP-1’s for weight loss should

A Well Lived Life is the Best Gift to Give ft Tig Notaro Nov 3, 2025 00:56:55 Award winning stand-up comedian Tig Notaro takes a look back at the events surrounding her invasive breast cancer diagnosis and how she took it on stage for a night of raw vulnerability. Tig and Dr. Sharon discuss the ever changing responsibilities of being a cancer survivor, the desire to destigmatize end of life conversations and a new documentary Tig executive produced. Come See Me in

Menopause is NOT Your Final Act ft. Tamsen Fadal Oct 27, 2025 00:43:50 A doctor and a news anchor walk into a bar...and discuss the benefits of life after menopause?Menopause can feel like the final stage of your life between brain fog, hot flashes and feeling like society is ready to write you off. But for many women, it's the beginning of the next act! Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Dr. Sharon to talk about how they bo

The Heavy Case of Caregiving and Alzheimer's ft Yvette Nicole Brown Oct 20, 2025 00:40:03 Within a week of the TV series Community being cancelled, a show she co-starred in, actress Yvette Nicole Brown immediately dived into caring for her father who had Alzheimer’s. In this episode, Yvette shares personal details of caregiving for her dad for almost a decade. Yvette peels back the layers of emotional challenges that come with caregiving and touches on the current ca

Hot on Air with CNN’s Laura Coates Oct 13, 2025 00:36:29 Did you know there are over 30 symptoms attributed to menopause? CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates shares personal experiences: almost dying giving birth, her early menopause, and how she handled hot flashes on air. Dr. Sharon shares symptoms, warning signs and recommendations on how to get help. Plus the two discuss Laura’s health improvements due to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy).

It's Not Hysteria! ft Dr. Karen Tang Oct 6, 2025 00:37:16 Welcome to The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon! Did you know the word hysteria comes from the Greek word hystera, meaning uterus? On this episode, Dr. Karen Tang and Dr. Sharon chat about the history and evolution of Obstetrics Gynecology, unpack the subspecialties, and discuss the myth of the "wandering womb". Plus, Dr. Tang shares experiences patients may have on the operating table, sur

How to Plan a Joyful Birth with Elaine Welteroth Oct 6, 2025 00:38:02 When former Teen Vogue editor and journalist Elaine Welteroth first became pregnant, she imagined the birth she saw depicted in television and movies–joyful, safe and supportive. But after eight different doctor visits and no luck finding the right type of care, Elaine pivoted to midwifery where she found the comfort and support she was seeking. She joins Dr. Sharon Malone to share her bi

The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon Malone Sep 22, 2025 00:01:25 Our first two episodes of The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon premiere Monday, October 6th, and we can’t wait for you to listen! Airing every Monday on YT and wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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