disruptHER is a podcast hosted by Dr. Somi Javaid that explores power, purpose, and progress. It amplifies the voices of people creating real change for women. The show focuses on conversations about women's empowerment, leadership, and progress.
Episodes
Perimenopause Made Me Quit My Dream Job: Why Women Blame Themselves First w/ Joanne LaMarca Mathisen
Joanne LaMarca Mathisen spent nearly three decades behind the scenes at TODAY, rising from NBC page to executive producer of the show's fourth hour with Hoda & Jenna and winning three Emmys along the way. After walking away from a career she loved, she turned her storytelling skills to a subject television had largely ignored: menopause. The result was The M Factor: Shredding the Silence o
Why Women's Health Is Still Being Ignored by the Law w/ Jennifer Weiss Wolf
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf is a lawyer, author, and women's health policy advocate who has spent nearly 15 years advancing menstrual equity and women's health policy. She also helped push for the elimination of the tampon tax and for policies requiring period products in schools.In today's episode, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf joins me to discuss her journey to becoming a leading advocate for menopaus
High-Functioning Depression: Why Women Who "Have It All Together" Feel Nothing w/ Dr. Judith Joseph
Dr. Judith Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and author of the national bestseller "High Functioning." She runs Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, chairs the Women in Medicine Initiative at Columbia, and has worked on about 130 clinical trials, including the first peer-reviewed study on high-functioning depression. She is also one of the most followed psychiatrists in the w
The Real Reason Successful Women Burn Out (Nobody Talks About This) w/ Dr. Jennifer Reid.
Dr. Jennifer Reid is a psychiatrist, women’s behavioral health expert, speaker, and author of “Guilt-Free: Reclaiming Your Life From Unreasonable Expectations”. She has worked with high-achieving women struggling with burnout and perfectionism, helping them break free from unrealistic expectations and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. In today’s episode, Jennifer joins me to unpack why so m
Why Women Lose Sexual Desire (& How To Reclaim Pleasure Again) w/ Dr. Holly Richmond
Dr. Holly Richmond is a prominent somatic psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, speaker, author, and Associate Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, where she helps train the next generation of sex therapists. She specializes in trauma recovery, relationships, sexuality, nervous system regulation, and has spent nearly two decades helping people reconnect with their bodies and pleasure.In
How Medical Gaslighting Delays Endometriosis Care w/ Shannon Cohn
Shannon Cohn is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, attorney, and endometriosis advocate. She is the creator of the groundbreaking documentaries "Endo What?" and "Below the Belt," which have helped transform public awareness, influence medical education, and drive policy reform in women's health.In today's episode, Shannon joins me to share her remarkable journey t
Redesigning Women’s Midlife Care: Menopause, Burnout, & Heart Health w/ Dr. Jennifer Wagner
Dr. Jennifer Wagner, MD, is a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist who has become a women's health and performance expert at Canyon Ranch. After working with elite performers, including Olympians, Special Operations teams, and high-performing executives, she now focuses on helping midlife women optimize their health, performance, and longevity.In today's episode, Jennifer joins me to
Medical Misogyny, Vulvar Health, & The Future of Women’s Sexual Medicine w/ Dr. Maria Uloko
Dr. Maria Uloko is a board certified urologist, sexual medicine specialist, and founder of Vulva AI, a company building the infrastructure for women's sexual health and vulvovaginal care delivery. She trained under pioneering sexual medicine specialist Dr. Irwin Goldstein and has become one of the most vocal advocates for closing the gender gap in medical education, research, and reimbursement
Why Women Feel Invisible During Menopause And How To Change It w/ Cara Kamenev
Cara Kamenev is the CEO of Stripes Beauty, a menopause and wellness brand founded by Naomi Watts. After spending more than a decade at L'Oréal, Cara left the corporate world to help transform the conversation around menopause by making women's health, intimacy, and aging more approachable, empowering, and accessible.In today's episode, Cara joins me to discuss why menopause has been ig
The Medical Myths About Women That Are Still Harming Millions w/ Meghan Rabbitt
Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning health journalist, women’s health advocate, and the author of “The New Rules of Women’s Health.” With more than 20 years of experience reporting on health and wellness, Meghan has interviewed leading doctors, researchers, and scientists throughout her career and has worked alongside Maria Shriver on The Sunday Paper.In today’s episode, Meghan joins me to discuss
The Real Reason So Many Women Get Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Too Late w/ Deb Belfatto
Deb Belfatto is a two-time breast cancer survivor, founder of Susan G. Komen North Jersey, founder of Let’s Talk Women’s Health and Wellness, and one of the most influential American community activists, and healthcare advocates for women’s health education in the country. She has helped raise more than $20 million for breast cancer research, education, screening, and community programs.In today’s
The Truth About Menopause Sleep Problems Nobody Talks About w/ Lara Smith (Lusomé CEO)
Lara Smith is the founder and CEO of Lusomé, an award-winning sleep technology company helping women improve sleep during menopause, night sweats, and hormonal changes. Her products have been featured in Oprah’s Favorite Things, recognized in Oprah Daily’s Sleep O-Wards, and clinically studied by researchers at Harvard Medical School for their impact on sleep quality and night sweats.In today’s ep
The Real Reason Why Women Are Leaving Traditional Medicine w/ Dr. Taniqua Miller
Dr. Taniqua Miller is a prominent, board-certified OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and founder of Revival Women's Health, a concierge midlife care practice focused on menopause, sexual health, cardiometabolic care, and women’s wellness. She is passionate about helping women navigate midlife transitions while challenging the broken systems inside traditional healthcare.In today’s episode, Taniqua
How Dual-Career Couples Can Balance Work, Family & Marriage w/ Dr. Irfan Firdaus
Dr. Irfan Firdaus is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers and a clinical researcher dedicated to treating patients at their most critical moments. Beyond medicine, he is also my husband, a father of three, and part of a dual-physician household navigating the realities of two demanding careers.In today’s episode, Irfan joins me to break down what it really takes to build a
Doctors Said “It’s Just Period Pain” - But It Was Stage 4 Endometriosis w/ Jennifer Sears
Jennifer Sears is an actress with a 20-year career in film and television, best known for her breakout role in Madea’s Family Reunion and her work on Tyler Perry’s Divorce Sistas. She has used her platform to raise awareness about endometriosis after being misdiagnosed for years and eventually diagnosed with stage 4 disease.In today’s episode, Jennifer joins me to discuss her journey with endometr
The Real Reason Women Get Worse Healthcare (And How To Fit It Now) w/ Priya Bathija
Priya Bathija is the Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, an Healthcare Executive, founder of the SABA Institute and former leader at the American Hospital Association. She has spent her career shaping healthcare policy, advising major health systems, and now helps organizations close the massive gap in care that impacts millions of women.Today, Priya joins me to break down why women’s healthcare is st
What No One Tells Women About Painful Sex, Orgasm Issues, & Low Libido (Part 2)
A lot of women think painful sex, low pleasure, or difficulty reaching orgasm is just something they have to live with. But that belief is one of the biggest problems. Because pain during sex… difficulty with orgasm… and changes in sexual function are signals from your body that something isn’t right. In this episode, I break down the real medical reasons behind some of the most common sexual heal
How To Set Healthy Boundaries, Stop People-Pleasing, & Reclaim Your Life w/ Jamie Greenwood
Jamie Greenwood is a Somatic Life and Leadership Coach who has spent nearly 20 years helping people reclaim their time, energy, and identity through healthy boundaries. She is also the host of The Path Home podcast and the creator of the transformational coaching program “Homecoming.”In today’s episode of the Disrupt Her podcast, Jamie joins me to talk about setting boundaries and the kind of boun
The Hidden Reason Women Don’t Support Each Other (And How To Break That Cycle) w/ Erin Gallagher
Erin Gallagher is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Hype Women movement. She has built multiple companies, grown an audience of 85,000+ followers organically, and is known for her bold voice on women’s empowerment, leadership, and redefining success. In today’s episode, Erin joins me to unpack the toxic conditioning that teaches women to see each other as threats and how to break that cy
What No One Tells Women About Painful Sex, Orgasm Issues, & Low Libido
If you’re dealing with pain during sex, low desire, or trouble orgasming, this video will show you why (and what you can actually do about it).I see women every day dealing with these issues, along with infections, and being told it’s normal or something they just have to live with.It’s not.In this video, as a board-certified OB-GYN and sexual health expert, I walk you through how sexual issues re
Weight Is Biology, Not Willpower: The Truth About Ozempic, GLP-1s and Women's Health
Dr. Alexandra Sowa is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has specialized exclusively in obesity medicine for over 10 years. She is the author of The Ozempic Revolution and a leading voice challenging weight stigma and misinformation around GLP-1 medications.Today, Dr. Sowa joins me to break down what GLP-1 medications actually are, how they work in the body, and the real cause of ob
Why High-Achieving Women Feel Stuck in Midlife: How To Overcome Burnout & Reclaim Your Power w/ Christina Langdon
Christina Langdon is a high-performance executive coach, former media executive, and author of For Success’s Sake. She advises founders, CEOs, and C-suite leaders who want clarity, impact, and sustainable success without burning themselves into the ground.In today’s episode, Christina joins me to unpack what she calls the “midlife rift.” We explore why so many successful female leaders feel deplet
Perimenopause & Menopause Explained: What Women Needs During Midlife w/ Dr. Sarah De La Torre
Dr. Sarah De La Torre, MD, is a board-certified physician, nationally recognized menopause expert, founder of Lumani Wellness, and women’s health advocate. She focuses on helping women understand their hormones, metabolic health, and longevity during midlife and beyond.Today, Dr. Sarah joins me for an honest, in-depth conversation about why so many women feel exhausted, unheard, and frustrated wit
The Dangerous Lie Women Still Believe About Ovarian Cancer w/ Dr. Shieva Ghofrany
Dr. Shieva Ghofrany is a board-certified OB-GYN, ovarian cancer survivor, and co-founder of Tribe Called V, a platform dedicated to raising women’s health knowledge and lowering anxiety through evidence-based education. Today, Dr. Shieva joins me to talk about her journey through late-stage ovarian cancer, and the lies about ovarian cancer that have harmed women for decades and still do. Dr. Shiev
How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever: The 3-Step End-of-Year Audit w/ Christina Langdon
Christina Langdon is a high performance coach who has spent years helping women leaders slow down, think clearly, and create success that actually feels good. She is a long time media executive, adviser to women founders, and author known for her clear, practical frameworks for succeeding without burning out. Christina sits with me to talk about something most high achievers avoid: the pause. She
The Women’s Health Crisis No One is Talking About (The Funding Gap Doctors Stay Silent About) w/ Dr. Somi Javaid
Dr. Somi Javaid is a board-certified OBGYN and the founder of HerMD. She is a national leader in menopause, sexual medicine, and patient-centered innovation. Her mission is to bring real solutions to women who have been dismissed, ignored, or left out of the healthcare system for decades.In today’s episode, Somi joins Allison Kaplan to break down the truth about women’s health in America. She shar
How To Fix Your Sleep Without Pills: The Truth About 40+ Women, Menopause, & Insomnia w/ Dr. Shelby Harris
Dr. Shelby Harris is a licensed clinical psychologist, behavioral sleep medicine specialist, and author of The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia. She has spent over 20 years studying how hormonal changes, anxiety, and societal pressures intersect to rob women of rest. In today’s episode, Dr. Shelby Harris joins me to dive deep into the science and soul of women’s sleep during menopause. We unpa
Menopause & Hormone Therapy Secrets Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know w/ Melyssa Ford
Melyssa Ford is a journalist, television host, and founder of the Hot and Bothered podcast, a movement redefining how women understand menopause, hormones, and midlife health. She’s been recognized for her work empowering women to take control of their well-being and speak openly about topics that have been ignored for decades. In today’s episode, Melissa shares her menopause story and explains ho
The Untold Truth About Libido, Menopause, & Aging w/ Stacy London
Stacy London is a style icon, author, and entrepreneur best known as the co-host of TLC’s ‘What Not to Wear’. As CEO of ‘State of Menopause’, founder of ‘By Stacy London’ on QVC, and host of ‘Wear Whatever the F You Want’, she champions normalizing menopause and helps women reclaim confidence and joy in midlife.In today’s episode, Stacy opens up about her personal journey with menopause, sexual de
How To Stop People-Pleasing and Live Boldly At Any Age w/ Carla Hall
Carla Hall is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author, and former model who became a household name as a co-host on “The Chew” and “Top Chef”. She has written bestselling cookbooks, launched her own magazine, and continues to inspire people with her belief that food is love and that joy can be a form of activism. In today’s episode, Carla joins me to share how she turned her 60th birthday in
The Real Fix for Menopause Symptoms No One Talks About w/ Dr. Jila Senemar
Dr. Jila Senemar is an experienced OB-GYN and the founder of Gila MD, a practice focused on redefining midlife and menopause care for women. After years of seeing patients dismissed or misdiagnosed during one of the most important transitions in their lives, she made it her mission to change the way women experience this stage and help them restore their energy, confidence, and overall health. In
What No One Tells You About Menopause And Midlife Healthcare (Until It’s Too Late) w/ Stephanie Lynn Shaw
Stephanie Lynn Shaw is a certified nutrition coach, podcast host, and founder of Hello Hot Flash, a community-driven platform dedicated to helping women navigate the often-overlooked experience of perimenopause and menopause. Today, Stephanie joins me to discuss her journey through menopause, what finally helped her feel better, how she rebuilt her life in her 50s, and what every woman must know a
What Doctors Don’t Tell Women About Infertility (The Truth Hurts!) w/ Asima Ahmad
Dr. Asima Ahmad is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at Carrot Fertility, a company that’s changing the way people around the world access fertility care. In this episode, Asima shares how she went from earthquake relief work to building a global health platform that’s partnered with major employers, tech companies, and even sports teams.
Estrogen & Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Deserves to Know w/ Dr. Avrum Bluming & Dr. Carol Tavris
Dr. Avrum Bluming is a leading medical oncologist who’s spent over 50 years treating women with breast cancer. Dr. Carol Tavris is a social psychologist and bestselling author who’s made a career out of challenging bad science. Together, they wrote the book ‘Estrogen Matters’, and they’re on a mission to set the record straight about hormone therapy. In today's episode, Avrum and Carol join me
The Lie Women Believed About Hormone Therapy for 20 Years w/ Dr. Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris
Dr. Avrum Bluming is a hematologist and oncologist with over 40 years of breast cancer care experience, and Carol Tavris, PhD, is a renowned social psychologist and author. Together, they co-authored Estrogen Matters, a bold and evidence-backed book that challenges everything most people and doctors think they know about estrogen, menopause, and breast cancer risk.Today, Avrum and Carol join me to
The Taboo Truth About Women’s Sexual Health (They Don’t Want You to Know!) w/ Catherine Magee
Catherine Magee is the CEO and Co-founder of Playground, a sexual wellness brand redefining what it means to care for women’s bodies. She has spent over 20 years working with brands like L’Oréal, bareMinerals, and Rodan + Fields to help women feel beautiful through skincare.In today’s episode, Catherine brings a unique view to a historically neglected topic: women’s sexual health. She shares how s
What No One Tells You About Menopause and Work-Life Balance w/ Kacy Fleming
Kacy Fleming is a workplace well-being strategist, a TEDx speaker, contributing writer, LinkedIn Top Voice, and the founder of The Fuchsia Tent, a space built to help women feel less alone and more powerful during one of the most misunderstood phases of life: menopause. In today’s episode, Kacy joins me to talk about what it really feels like to hit a wall in your career, marriage, and body all at
What Successful Women Know That You Weren't Told w/ Rachel DesRochers
Rachel DesRochers is a serial entrepreneur, community builder, and the visionary founder behind Grateful Grahams, Incubator Kitchen Collective, Good & Local, and one of the most powerful women’s summits in the Midwest, Power to Pursue.In today’s episode, Rachel joins me to reflect on her 15-year entrepreneurial journey, starting with homemade graham crackers and evolving into a transformative
How Komel Caruso Built a Healthcare Brand Women Actually Trust (Ep-3)
Komel Caruso is the co-founder of HerMD, a women’s healthcare company that’s changing how women experience medicine. With a background in education and marketing, she stepped into a field she had no formal training in and helped spark a movement.In this episode, Komel joins me to discuss what healthcare should feel like and why most people have never actually experienced it. Komel breaks down why
The Untold Truth About Menopause That No One Wants to Say Out Loud w/ Tamsen Fadal (Ep 2)
Tamsen Fadal is a longtime TV journalist, bestselling author, who left her career after 30 years to speak up about something most people still don’t talk about, menopause. In this deeply personal and empowering episode, Tamsen sits down with me to discuss her public declaration of menopause in an industry obsessed with youth. We explore the stigma, shame, and silence that still surround midlife tr
She Was Dismissed by Doctors, So Komel Caruso Built a Place Where Women Are Finally Heard (Ep 1)
Komel Caruso is the co-founder of HerMD, a women’s healthcare company that’s changing how women experience medicine. With a background in education and marketing, she stepped into a field she had no formal training in and helped spark a movement. In today’s episode, Komel joins me to talk about how she went from a completely different industry to co-building a healthcare brand that thousands of wo
Meet Dr. Somi Javaid | disruptHer Podcast Host: Why I’m Fighting to Redefine Women’s Health
Welcome! I’m Dr. Somi Javaid, a board-certified OB-GYN, surgeon, and founder of HerMD, a groundbreaking healthcare platform redefining the standard of care for women.I’m passionate about amplifying women’s voices and empowering women to take control of their health journeys.Today, I’m sharing the story of a common and avoidable medical error that nearly cost my mother her life, and how that experi
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