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Fempower Health: The Perimenopause and Menopause Channel

Fempower Health: The Perimenopause and Menopause Channel

Georgie Kovacs 190 Episodes Nov 18, 2025

Fempower Health is a podcast dedicated to empowering women navigating perimenopause and menopause. It offers trusted, medically-backed information on symptom management, hormonal changes, and mental health impacts. The show features expert insights from doctors and researchers, along with real-life stories and actionable advice. It aims to help women advocate for quality healthcare and feel supported during this transformative stage of life.

Episodes

UTI Symptoms But No Infection? What’s Really Going On with Your Bladder | Dr. Tamra Lewis - Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast Nov 18, 2025 43:22 Honoring Bladder Health Month! Originally Published September 2024. In this episode of Fempower Health, Dr. Tamra Lewis, a board-certified urogynecologist, discusses bladder health, UTI misdiagnoses, and how pelvic floor dysfunction, menopause, and the microbiome impact bladder issues in women. Learn how to advocate for better care and understand your symptoms.Bladder Health Episode SummaryIn thi
Why Women’s Health Still Gets Dismissed — And How We Can Fix It - Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast Nov 11, 2025 40:06 Episode SummaryWhy does it still feel like women aren’t being heard in the doctor’s office? Dr. Sharon Malone joins Georgie Kovacs to unpack the structural, cultural, and economic forces that have eroded trust between women and their healthcare providers. From the loss of physician autonomy to outdated reimbursement systems and the chronic undervaluation of women’s health fields, this candid conve
Metabolism Health and Menopause | Dr. Lara Briden - Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast Nov 4, 2025 42:38 Originally Published June 2024. It's Diabetes Awareness Month and Metabolic Health is an important proactive measure!How are metabolism, health, and menopause linked? Listen as Dr. Lara Briden shares insights from her new book, Metabolism Repair for Women.Episode SummaryIn this episode, we hear from Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and celebrated author of “Period Repair Manual.” Dr. Briden jo
Why Healthcare Gets Progesterone Wrong — And How to Get the Right Care | Dr. Jerilynn Prior & Dr. James Simon Oct 28, 2025 46:39 Episode Summary:Progesterone and progestins sound alike — but they act very differently in a woman’s body. This episode breaks down how that confusion took root and what it means for hormone therapy, contraception, and women’s health research. Endocrinologist Dr. Jerilynn Prior and gynecologist Dr. Jim Simon join Georgie Kovacs to explore evidence, controversy, and the systemic
Why Healthcare Gets Progesterone Wrong — And How to Get the Right Care | Dr. Jerilynn Prior & Dr. James Simon - Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast Oct 28, 2025 46:39 Episode Summary:Progesterone and progestins sound alike — but they act very differently in a woman’s body. This episode breaks down how that confusion took root and what it means for hormone therapy, contraception, and women’s health research. Endocrinologist Dr. Jerilynn Prior and gynecologist Dr. Jim Simon join Georgie Kovacs to explore evidence, controversy, and the systemic
Menopause, Estrogen & the FDA: What Experts Say Needs to Change | Dr. James Simon Oct 14, 2025 43:01 Episode SummaryThe FDA held a rare public hearing to reconsider the safety labels on vaginal estrogen—a pivotal moment for menopause care.In this episode, Dr. James Simon, a leading menopause specialist and clinical researcher, joins Georgie Kovacs to unpack what the hearing revealed, why the current labeling may do more harm than good, and what it means for millions of women e
Menopause, Estrogen & the FDA: What Experts Say Needs to Change | Dr. James Simon - Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast Oct 14, 2025 43:01 Episode SummaryThe FDA held a rare public hearing to reconsider the safety labels on vaginal estrogen—a pivotal moment for menopause care.In this episode, Dr. James Simon, a leading menopause specialist and clinical researcher, joins Georgie Kovacs to unpack what the hearing revealed, why the current labeling may do more harm than good, and what it means for millions of women e
PPD & Postpartum Psychosis: Support for Women and Families | Dr. Theresa Costales Oct 7, 2025 01:00:18 Honoring Mental Illness Awareness Week. Originally published October 2023. Although not as common as postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis is a real condition that can have devastating consequences on women and families. In this episode of Fempower Health, we discuss this critical and often misunderstood condition. Joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Theresa Costales, we explore the facts,
AI Won’t Fix Healthcare if It Ignores Women | Dr. Nikita Patel Sep 30, 2025 01:00:31 Episode SummaryAI is everywhere — from apps on our phones to tools shaping clinical care. But what does it really mean for women’s health? Could AI finally close the health gap — or will it reinforce the same frustrations women already face in the doctor’s office?In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs sits down with Dr. Nikita Patel, a pharmacist, biomedical engineer, and hea
AI Won’t Fix Healthcare if It Ignores Women | Dr. Nikita Patel - Fempower Health | A Women's Health Podcast Sep 30, 2025 01:00:31 Episode SummaryAI is everywhere — from apps on our phones to tools shaping clinical care. But what does it really mean for women’s health? Could AI finally close the health gap — or will it reinforce the same frustrations women already face in the doctor’s office?In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs sits down with Dr. Nikita Patel, a pharmacist, biomedical engineer, and hea
Pain Relief for Endometriosis | Dr. Allyson Shrikhande Sep 23, 2025 29:30 Originally Published May 2024. Re-sharing in honor of Chronic Pain Awareness MonthAre there ways to find pain relief for endometriosis? Listen as Dr. Allyson Shrikhande shares her expert insights on a whole-person approach to pain management. Episode SummaryIn this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs hosts Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a specialist in pelvic rehabilitation medicine. They ex
The Real Barriers to Women’s Health Innovation | Joanna Strober Sep 16, 2025 41:08 Episode SummaryWomen’s health faces systemic challenges that too often leave women without answers — especially in midlife, when care becomes fragmented and reimbursement models make solutions hard to scale.In this episode of Fempower Health, Georgie Kovacs speaks with Joanna Strober, CEO and co-founder of Midi Health and a seasoned entrepreneur who previously founded Kurbo Hea

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