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G-Chats With Giana Jarrah

G-Chats With Giana Jarrah

G-Chats With Giana Jarrah 47 Episodes Sep 28, 2026

I’m Giana Jarrah, founder and CEO of With Meraki Co., and your biomedical engineering big sister, here to break barriers around vaginal health, reproductive wellness, and more. This podcast is a nod to "G": me, Giana; "girlhood," celebrating our journeys; and a throwback to my Lehigh days, where "G-chats" were monthly check-ins with dorm advisors. Join me for unfiltered conversations about understanding your body, reclaiming your health, and finding empowerment. Whether you’re curious about science or just want to hang out with G, this is your space. Let’s learn and grow together! 💖

Episodes

The Reproductive Cancers Every Woman Should Know About
The Reproductive Cancers Every Woman Should Know About Sep 28, 2026 00:32:03 September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month🎗️So let’s talk about the 5 major gynecologic cancers: uterine, ovarian, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer.Which is the most common? Which are linked to HPV? What symptoms should you actually know? What can you do to lower your risk? And one of the biggest misconceptions: a Pap smear does NOT screen for every reproductive cancer.In this episode, we
PCOS Is Now PMOS: Here’s Why That Matters
PCOS Is Now PMOS: Here’s Why That Matters Sep 21, 2026 00:36:44 PCOS was never really about ovarian cysts. So why did we call it that for decades?For PCOS Awareness Month, we’re breaking down the shift from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) and why this name finally reflects what’s actually happening beyond the ovaries.We’re talking follicles vs. cysts, insulin resistance, androgens, ovulation, stress, metabolic healt
You Asked, I’m Answering: Q & A With Giana!
You Asked, I’m Answering: Q & A With Giana! Sep 13, 2026 00:39:43 You know me as a biomedical engineer, reproductive-health educator, and the founder of With Meraki Co., but there is so much more behind the work you see online.In this solo Q&A episode of G-Chats, I’m answering your questions about my personal reproductive-health journey, the experiences that led me to this work, the reality of building a company from the ground up, and the parts of entrepren
Beyond BV: Turning an Isolating Diagnosis Into a Community With Brandi Twitchell
Beyond BV: Turning an Isolating Diagnosis Into a Community With Brandi Twitchell Sep 6, 2026 01:05:22 What happens when one of the most isolating experiences of your life becomes the reason thousands of other women no longer have to feel alone? On this episode of G-Chats, I sat down with Brandi Twitchell, founder of the Beyond BV Facebook group and a staunch advocate for vaginal health.Beyond BV was born from Brandi’s own experience battling recurrent bacterial vaginosis during an incredibly diffi
I Asked My Boyfriend What He REALLY Knows About Women’s Reproductive Health
I Asked My Boyfriend What He REALLY Knows About Women’s Reproductive Health Aug 30, 2026 00:33:19 Reproductive health shouldn’t only be something women are expected to understand. So this week, I sat down with my boyfriend to talk all things periods, pregnancy, birth control, hormones, and the female reproductive system, and see just how much he actually knows.Whether you have a uterus or just love someone who does, this is an episode everyone can learn something from!
TikTok’s Viral Hygiene Routines: What’s Helpful vs. Completely Unnecessary
TikTok’s Viral Hygiene Routines: What’s Helpful vs. Completely Unnecessary Aug 23, 2026 00:39:41 TikTok has turned hygiene routines into an entire genre... but does doing more actually mean you’re cleaner?This week on G-Chats, I’m reacting to popular viral hygiene routines and breaking down what I think is actually helpful, what might be unnecessary, and where our obsession with being “clean” can start doing more harm than good.From intimate hygiene and shower routines to skincare, fragrance,
Political Agenda Affecting Your Vagina...
Political Agenda Affecting Your Vagina... Aug 16, 2026 00:32:02 After hearing Todd Blanche's recent comments about working toward "permanent solutions" after Dobbs, I felt like this conversation needed to happen.Politics doesn't stop at the ballot box. It shapes reproductive healthcare, from abortion access and miscarriage care to IVF, contraception, medical research, and the care your OB-GYN is able to provide.In this episode, I break down w
Endometriosis 101: What It Is, Why Diagnosis Takes So Long, and What's Changing
Endometriosis 101: What It Is, Why Diagnosis Takes So Long, and What's Changing Aug 9, 2026 00:28:55 Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women, yet it still takes many years on average for many patients to receive a diagnosis.In this week's episode, we're breaking down what endometriosis actually is, why it has historically been so difficult to diagnose, and the exciting medical advancements that are changing the future of care.We discuss:🩸 What endometriosis really is🔬 Why diagnos
The Real Reason I Dedicated My Life to Women's Health: My Story Becoming a Biomedical Engineer
The Real Reason I Dedicated My Life to Women's Health: My Story Becoming a Biomedical Engineer Aug 2, 2026 00:43:52 Before there was With Meraki Co., before the podcast, and before social media… there was a teenage girl watching someone she loved navigate a frightening health scare.In this episode, I'm sharing the story that shaped everything: from why I chose biomedical engineering to how that decision eventually led me to leave my career and dedicate my life to women's health education.This isn't
How to Explain Periods to Kids (Without Making It Awkward)
How to Explain Periods to Kids (Without Making It Awkward) Jul 26, 2026 00:19:51 We teach our daughters about periods… but are we teaching our sons? In this episode, we talk about why reproductive health education shouldn't be gendered, how to explain periods, pregnancy, and anatomy to young children in age-appropriate ways, and why raising informed boys helps create more empathetic men.
Fibroids: The Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions of Women
Fibroids: The Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions of Women Jul 19, 2026 00:26:55 Fibroids affect millions of women, yet so many of us don't know what they are until we're diagnosed. In this episode, we're breaking down the science behind uterine fibroids, why location often matters more than size, the symptoms you should never ignore, why Black women are disproportionately affected, and why this conversation deserves so much more attention. My hope is that you leav
Everything You Didn't Know About Your Pelvic Floor
Everything You Didn't Know About Your Pelvic Floor Jul 13, 2026 00:35:40 Most people think the pelvic floor is only something you worry about after having a baby. The reality? Your pelvic floor is involved in bladder function, bowel movements, sexual health, posture, breathing, core stability, and even how your nervous system responds to stress.In this episode, we're connecting the dots between pelvic floor dysfunction, vaginal health, recurrent UTIs, painful sex,

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