Just Jenn: A Woman’s Health Podcast

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Presented by Hancock Health, Just Jenn is one woman’s unapologetic take on women’s health. Hosted by Jenn, a healthcare executive (not a doctor), who’s seen how culture and systems affect women's health, this podcast brings honesty and humor to hard conversations. Jenn and her guests, from colleagues to friends to women’s health providers, shed light on health questions and issues that affect all women. Fierce, funny, and fiery, Jenn brings the taboo topics out into the open so women everywhere know they’re not alone. thisisjustjenn.substack.com

  1. 5d ago

    Pay Attention Earlier - Lung Health & What Women Should Know

    In this episode, pulmonologist Dr. Sumit Chawla joins us to break down what women show know about lung health, lunch cancer screening, and early detection. He explains why finding a lung nodule does not automatically mean cancer, who qualifies for routine lunch cancer screening, and what risk factors matter even for people who have never smoked. We also explore how technology at Hancock Health is helping identify and evaluate lung nodules earlier and more safely. Specifically this episode highlights:  - What lung nodules are and why most are not cancer - Who qualifies for lung cancer screening and when diagnostic testing may be needed - Lung cancer risk factors beyond smoking, including radon, family history, and secondhand smoke - Symptoms women should pay attention to, including a persistent or changing cough, shortness of breath, and coughing up blood - How EON and ION technology help Hancock Health identify, monitor, and biopsy lung nodules Episode Timestamps [1:16] - Topic Intro - Lung Health, Lung Nodules and Early Detection [4:45] - Guest Interview with Dr. Sumit Chawla [30:09] - Prevention, Smoking Cessation and Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Dr. Sumit Chawla, Director of Pulmonary Critical Care at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/sumit-chawla-md/  Learn more about the Hancock Health Lung Nodule Clinic  https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/pulmonary-respiratory-services  Learn more about Lung Cancer Screening https://www.hancockhealth.org/2024/10/is-a-lung-cancer-screening-right-for-you  Learn more about the EON Lung Nodule Screening Program at Hancock Health https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/10/eon-lung-cancer-screening-program  Learn more about the ION Robotic-Assisted Lung Bronchoscopy https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/patients/ion-robotic-bronchoscopy  Just Jenn Blog - Season 03 Episode 27 - Perimenopause: Early Signs and How to Prepare https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/perimenopause-early-signs-and-how  National Lung Screening Trials https://www.cancer.gov/types/lung/research/nlst  Smoking Cessation Resources https://www.quitnowindiana.com/  Find a Primary Care Provider at Hancock Health https://www.hancockhealth.org/find-a-doctor/?Specialty=primary-care  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

    Pay Attention Earlier - Lung Health & What Women Should Know

  2. Sep 22

    Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent with Women in the Pause

    When sleeplessness crept into her life, Christine Craig went looking for answers from her doctor and found herself in the middle of something bigger than she expected: menopause. The more she dug into her own hormonal shifts, the more she realized how many other women were navigating the same confusing, under-talked-about symptoms without support. That realization sparked Women in the Pause, the nonprofit Christine now leads to help women feel seen, informed, and less alone through menopause.  In this episode, Christine joins us to talk about what led her here, what surprised her most in her own menopause journey, and why building community around this stage of life matters.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Goals of Women in the Pause as a resource and community  - The Menopause ‘Transition’ - How to encourage one another - The importance of  talking about these health topics  Episode Timestamps [1:06] - Topic Intro - The Importance of Community in Midlife  [3:25] - Guest Interview with Christine Craig from Women in the Pause [56:22] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Women in the Pause  https://www.womeninthepause.org/ Connect with our guest, Christine Craig  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinecraig1/  Learn more about Dr. Molly Strong, certified Menopause Specialist at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/molly-strong-md/  Menopause Society - Visit for helpful resources https://menopause.org/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 02 - Let’s Talk Menopause: Fact vs. Fiction https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-1-fact-vs   Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 18 - Your Algorithm Thinks You Need Fixing https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/your-algorithm-thinks-you-need-fixing   Just Jenn - 5 Silent Menopause Symptoms Women Ignore https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/5-silent-menopause-symptoms-women  Just Jenn - You’re Not the Only One Googling This at 2AM  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/youre-not-the-only-one-googling-this  Just Jenn - Menopause Resource For When You’re Up at 2 AM Tonight https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/menopause-resources-for-when-youre  Just Jenn - Stuffed Sausage, Dressing Rooms, and the Midlife Muscle Plan https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/stuffed-sausage-dressing-rooms-and  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Perimenopause - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/perimenopause/  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

    Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent with Women in the Pause

  3. Sep 15

    Perimenopause: Early Signs and How to Prepare

    Today we’re talking about perimenopause… also known as “Why do I feel like this and why has no one warned me?” This episode is for you. We’re answering all the questions. What common symptoms to watch out for, hormone cycles for women in their 30s and 40s, how family planning shifts, and strategies to communicate these changes with your healthcare providers.  Today’s guest is Dr. Molly Strong, Chief of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Hancock Health, returning to the podcast to chat about all things perimenopause.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - What is perimenopause - Communication tips to talk to your provider - Common symptoms and hormone shifts - How to prepare for perimenopause Episode Timestamps [0:53] - Topic Intro - Perimenopause [3:13] - Guest Interview with Dr. Molly Strong, Chief of Obstetrics/Gynecology [28:51] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Dr. Molly Strong https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/molly-strong-md/  OB/GYN at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/obgyn-pelvic-health/  Menopause Society - Visit for helpful resources https://menopause.org/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 02 - Let’s Talk Menopause: Fact vs. Fiction https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-1-fact-vs    Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 03 - Let’s Talk Menopause: MHT https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-2-menopause  Just Jenn - Six Months Without a Period.. And Then BAM https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/six-months-without-a-period-and-then  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Perimenopause - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/perimenopause/  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

    Perimenopause: Early Signs and How to Prepare

  4. Sep 8

    Let’s Talk Colon Stuff

    Constipation, hemorrhoids, colons, yep we’re going there.  Today’s guest is Dr. Michelle Kitsis, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about butts and the importance of colonoscopy screenings.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Common causes and symptoms for constipation and hemorrhoids - The importance of hydration  - Colonoscopy Screenings - Common symptoms and anxieties related to our butts Episode Timestamps [1:20] - Topic Intro - Colon Stuff [4:21] - Guest Interview with Dr. Michelle Kitsis [43:43] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Michelle Kitsis, MD https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/michelle-kitsis-md/  General Surgery at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/  Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 08 - Preventative Health Isn’t About Being Perfect https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/preventative-health-isnt-about-being   Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 18 - Conditions Women Put Off for Too Long https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/conditions-women-put-off-for-too  Just Jenn - Season 03 Episode 25 - What Actually Are Hernias and Gallstones? https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/what-actually-are-hernias-and-gallstones  Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI  Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s  Hancock Health Blog - 10 Reasons to Schedule Your Colonsoscopy Now https://www.hancockhealth.org/2022/02/10-reasons-to-schedule-your-colonoscopy-now/  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Minimally Invasive Surgery - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/minimally-invasive-surgery/  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

  5. Sep 1

    What Actually are Hernias and Gallstones?

    We spend a lot of time talking about the decision to have surgery, but we often skip over the after part. But healing and recovery is a critical component, and oftentimes individuals are surprised at the exhaustion and time it requires to bounce back to a new ‘ normal.’ Today’s guest is Dr. Amelie Medley, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about what happens to our bodies emotionally and physiologically during surgery recovery.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - How the body recovers post-surgery - Physical and mental symptoms to keep an eye on during recovery - Ways to rest and ask for help Episode Timestamps [0:51] - Topic Intro - Recovery time after surgery [5:26] - Guest Interview with Dr. Amelie Medley [23:05] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Dr. Amelie Medley  https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/amelie-medley-md/  Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about  Just Jenn - Season 01 - Episode 03 - The Symptoms You Shouoldn’t Ignore - One Woman’s Story  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-symptom-you-shouldnt-ignore-one  Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI  Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Minimally Invasive Surgery - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/minimally-invasive-surgery/  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

  6. Aug 25

    When Healing Takes Longer Than the Discharge Paper Says

    We spend a lot of time talking about the decision to have surgery, but we often skip over the after part. But healing and recovery is a critical component, and oftentimes individuals are surprised at the exhaustion and time it requires to bounce back to a new ‘ normal.’ Today’s guest is Dr. Amelie Medley, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about what happens to our bodies emotionally and physiologically during surgery recovery.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - How the body recovers post-surgery - Physical and mental symptoms to keep an eye on during recovery - Ways to rest and ask for help Episode Timestamps [0:51] - Topic Intro - Recovery time after surgery [5:26] - Guest Interview with Dr. Amelie Medley [23:05] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Dr. Amelie Medley  https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/amelie-medley-md/  Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about  Just Jenn - Season 01 - Episode 03 - The Symptoms You Shouoldn’t Ignore - One Woman’s Story  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-symptom-you-shouldnt-ignore-one  Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI  Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Minimally Invasive Surgery - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/minimally-invasive-surgery/  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

  7. Aug 18

    Breastfeeding and Returning to Work

    Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were.  It was how connected they all were. As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Season 2 Topic Recap - The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry - The Chaos of Summer - Tips for Speaking Up MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/  Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

    Breastfeeding and Returning to Work

  8. Aug 11

    Donor Milk 101 with The Milk Bank

    Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were.  It was how connected they all were. As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Season 2 Topic Recap - The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry - The Chaos of Summer - Tips for Speaking Up MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/  Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

    Donor Milk 101 with The Milk Bank
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Presented by Hancock Health, Just Jenn is one woman’s unapologetic take on women’s health. Hosted by Jenn, a healthcare executive (not a doctor), who’s seen how culture and systems affect women's health, this podcast brings honesty and humor to hard conversations. Jenn and her guests, from colleagues to friends to women’s health providers, shed light on health questions and issues that affect all women. Fierce, funny, and fiery, Jenn brings the taboo topics out into the open so women everywhere know they’re not alone. thisisjustjenn.substack.com

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