Itchy and Bitchy

Karen Nickell
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Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

  1. 4월 18일

    Dining with Your Dog: No Kibble Needed

    Family nurse practitioner Karen Nickell introduces future Itchy and Bitchy host Dr. Keith Hnilica, a veterinary dermatologist, for a lively conversation about pet food and what animals can teach us about wellness. They dig into GLP-1 drugs for pet obesity, the links between processed kibble, gut inflammation, and skin issues, why fresh or Mediterranean-style diets may be better for dogs. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    30분

  2. 4월 4일

    Can Heartbreak Physically Break Your Heart?

    Karen kicks off a new chapter for Itchy and Bitchy by introducing future host Stephen Miller, a cardiology nurse practitioner, for a conversation on Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart syndrome.” Together they explain what this stress-triggered heart condition is, why it so often affects postmenopausal women, and what recovery can look like. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    24분

  3. 3월 21일

    Vaginal Biofilm: Stranger Than Fiction!

    Karen answers a listener's question about vaginal biofilms. What are they and why do they make recurrent BV and yeast infections so hard to treat? She explains how these bacterial or fungal communities form protective layers that resist standard treatment, reviews options that may help break the cycle and looks at at-home microbiome testing. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    17분

  4. 3월 14일

    How to Reset Distress to Peace and Joy (RERUN)

    Karen shares a collection of grounding techniques to help listeners manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions. From holding ice, savoring food, and taking mindful walks to laughter, music, anchoring exercises, the 5-4-3-2-1 method, and even the calming power of pets, Karen offers tools to help listeners return to the present moment, ease stress, and reconnect with a sense of safety and calm. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    17분

  5. 2월 28일

    AI in Medicine: Friend or Foe?

    Karen explains how AI is already being used in healthcare, from helping find polyps during colonoscopies to speeding documentation. She also covers the biggest concerns, including the possibility of errors, bias, privacy risks, and over-reliance. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    19분

  6. 2월 14일

    Digital Health: The New Wild, Wild West

    Karen unpacks the fast-growing world of digital health, from Apple Watch and smartphone apps to telehealth and new hospital tech that can improve care and streamline recovery at home. She also addresses the downsides, raising concerns around the security of these technologies. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    15분

  7. 1월 31일

    Healing After Pet Loss: A Personal Tale

    Karen shares a deeply personal episode on the human-animal bond after the loss of her family’s lovebird, Saki, exploring why pet grief can feel so profound and practical ways to heal. She offers suggestions, from letting yourself feel what you feel to creating memorial rituals, revisiting joyful memories, and caring for your body while you mourn, plus when to seek professional support. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    13분

  8. 1월 17일

    Grandmothers Rule: Menopausal Mammals Revisited

    Karen Nickell revisits menopausal mammal, this time with brand new context: new research from Uganda’s Ngogo chimpanzees shows some chimps experience menopause too. She explains what makes humans evolutionary outliers, unpacks the grandmother hypothesis, and explores why certain toothed whales (like orcas) stop reproducing yet continue to live for decades. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

    15분
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Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun. Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

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    Karen Nickell
  • 방송 연도
    2018년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
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