You Are Not Broken

Kelly Casperson, MD
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Welcome to the podcast that rewrites everything you thought you knew about sex, hormones, and midlife. I help women—and the people who love them—reconnect with their bodies, their minds, and their partners through science, mindset, and a whole lot of humor. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, rediscovering desire, or just curious what’s possible, this show will remind you: you are not broken. (No medical advice here, just truth bombs and good conversation.)

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    344. BONUS Episode! Historic FDA Label Change!

    THE WORLD IS CHANGING!!! Erasing fear with evidence, science and facts! This conversation delves into the significant impact of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on women's health, particularly in the context of menopause. Dr. Rubin, Casperson and Makary discuss the recent FDA decision to remove black box warnings associated with HRT, which have perpetuated fear and misinformation for decades. They emphasize the importance of educating both clinicians and patients about the benefits and risks of HRT, highlighting the long-term health advantages it offers, such as reducing the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. The discussion also addresses the need for informed consent and the importance of empowering women to make educated decisions about their health. Takeaways 50 to 70 million women have been denied health benefits from HRT. The FDA's removal of black box warnings is monumental. Misconceptions about HRT have persisted for decades. Education is crucial for both clinicians and patients. Hormone therapy can significantly reduce heart disease risk. Women often face barriers in accessing HRT. Informed consent is essential for women's health decisions. Long-term benefits of HRT include reduced risk of osteoporosis. The healthcare system needs to better address women's health issues. A collaborative approach is needed to improve women's health outcomes. FDA DIRECT podcast Dr. Makary's "Blind Spots" book To my fellow clinicians: listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Pinnacle for FREE to earn CME credit⁠⁠ Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    343. Sex Therapy in Midlife

    In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson speaks with Dr. Rachel Boyle, a sex therapist specializing in perimenopause and menopause. They explore the complexities of women's sexual health, the impact of hormonal changes, and the importance of communication in relationships. Dr. Boyle shares her journey into understanding perimenopause, the effectiveness of EMDR therapy for trauma, and the cultural pressures women face regarding their bodies and sexuality. The conversation emphasizes the need for qualified therapists and the significance of creating safe spaces for women to explore their desires and experiences. Takeaways Low libido can be a message rather than a problem. Healing trauma doesn't require reliving it, but releasing it. Perimenopause can last for many years, affecting women's health. EMDR therapy helps process traumatic memories effectively. Women often bear the emotional labor in relationships, leading to stress. Communication about sex is crucial for healthy relationships. Desire for sex can be influenced by hormonal changes and emotional safety. Cultural attitudes towards women's bodies impact their sexual health. Consensual non-monogamy requires clear communication and boundaries. Therapists should be trained in women's sexual health issues. https://www.rachelboyle.com/ To my fellow clinicians: listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Pinnacle for FREE to earn CME credit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  3. 2 NOV

    342. Floored - Pelvic Floor with Sara Reardon

    In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Kelly Casperson and Dr. Sara Reardon, a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, discuss the importance of pelvic floor health for women at every stage of life. They explore common misconceptions, the need for better education, and the role of physical therapy in addressing pelvic health issues such as incontinence and pain during sex. Dr. Reardon emphasizes the importance of proactive care, the impact of hormones, and the necessity of normalizing conversations around women's health. The episode also highlights the challenges of accessing care and the growing awareness of pelvic floor therapy as a vital resource for women. https://thevagwhisperer.com/ The Book "Floored" To my fellow clinicians: listen to this podcast on ⁠⁠Pinnacle for FREE to earn CME credit⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com ⁠⁠To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  4. 26 OCT

    341. How To Menopause

    What do you get when a top New York news anchor, a journalist, and a perimenopausal powerhouse writes a book? You get How to Menopause — a no-BS guide to midlife, straight from someone who lived it, confused, anxious, and totally unsupported. In this episode, I sit down with my friend and author Tamsen Fadal to talk about what it was like to unknowingly navigate perimenopause during a high-profile career, the moment she literally hit the bathroom floor, and why she turned her personal chaos into a mission to educate others. We talk hormones, misdiagnoses, pelvic floor surprises, brain fog on live TV, and why body composition matters now. Oh, and yes — she verbed “menopause.” This one’s raw, real, funny, and totally relatable. Whether you’re in the middle of it or still wondering what the hell is going on, this episode (and her book) is for you. 🎙️ Listen now and learn how to menopause — your way. https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal HOW TO MENOPAUSE BOOK To my fellow clinicians: listen to this podcast on ⁠Pinnacle for FREE to earn CME credit⁠ Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  5. 19 OCT

    340. A New Position On Sex

    In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Kelly Casperson and Dr. Juliana Hauser discuss the themes of holistic sexuality, emphasizing the importance of unlearning societal norms and embracing body acceptance. They explore the journey of self-discovery, the impact of sexual confidence, and the necessity of communication in relationships. The conversation also touches on the consequences of medications like Viagra, the need for more sex therapists, and the misconceptions surrounding female sexuality. Ultimately, they highlight the significance of arousal and connection as essential components of a fulfilling sexual experience. Takeaways Sexuality is a necessity, not a luxury. Unlearning societal norms is crucial for sexual confidence. Body compassion can transform one's relationship with self. Self-discovery is a journey that enhances sexual experiences. Communication is key in sexual relationships. Viagra's impact on sexual dynamics needs to be addressed. There is a gender bias in sexual health treatments. More sex therapists are needed to support women's sexual health. Misconceptions about female sexuality hinder self-acceptance. Arousal should be embraced as a valuable part of sexuality. https://dr-juliana.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjulianahauser A New Position On Sex To my fellow clinicians: listen to this podcast on Pinnacle for FREE to earn CME credit Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com⁠⁠ To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min

  6. 12 OCT

    339. Getting Better at Sex - Part Two

    We are back again with Susan Bratton! I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and sex and intimacy expert Susan Bratton back to the podcast for another eye-opening conversation. Susan always brings the real talk, and today we’re going even deeper—literally and figuratively—into the world of sexual wellness. We covered so much in this episode: 💫 Yoni massage—what it is, why it’s powerful, and how it can help women reconnect with their bodies 🧠 The science (and magic) behind orgasmic activation 🔍 Why understanding female anatomy is essential for better sex—for everyone 💉 The importance of blood flow, hormones, and tools for managing erectile dysfunction 📣 And of course, why communication is the real MVP when it comes to intimacy We also touched on the realities of STIs in midlife, why sexual wellness is a lifelong journey, and how dropping the shame around pleasure opens the door to true empowerment. This conversation is a blend of science, wisdom, and no-BS practical advice. Whether you’re curious about new techniques, want to support your partner better, or are just exploring what sex can look like in this next chapter of life—Susan brings it all to the table. Let’s keep normalizing the conversations we never got to have. Because guess what? You’re not broken—and pleasure is not optional. — Kelly https://susanbratton.com/ Want more honest, empowering conversations like this one?⁠⁠⁠⁠Preorder my Next Book⁠⁠⁠⁠ share this episode, and leave a review to help others find this important work. Let's stop leaving women out of the conversation—especially when it comes to sex, health, and healing. Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 14m

  7. 5 OCT

    338. Perimenopause with Dr. Hirsch

    In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Heather Hirsch joins Dr. Kelly Casperson to discuss the complexities of perimenopause and menopause. They explore the importance of understanding hormonal health, the misconceptions surrounding these transitions, and the need for better education and treatment options for women. The conversation emphasizes the significance of quality of life and the role of hormone therapy in managing symptoms. They also address the challenges in the medical community regarding women's health and the necessity for a shift in how these topics are approached. Dr. Hirsh's Book Want more honest, empowering conversations like this one?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Order my New Book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ share this episode, and leave a review to help others find this important work. Let's stop leaving women out of the conversation—especially when it comes to sex, health, and healing. Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  8. 28 SEPT

    337. Author Q&A #2 - The Menopause Moment

    Another live author Q&A for my newly released 2nd book "The Menopause Moment" - get your copy today! In this episode we talk a lot about mindset and how important it is in midlife - and then I take a bunch of questions about hormones and more! Get your copy now!⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com⁠⁠ To learn more about GennaMD by Solv Wellness, visit ⁠⁠gennaMD.com ⁠⁠for 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Providers can request patient education materials or samples at ⁠⁠gennaMDHCP.com⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to the podcast that rewrites everything you thought you knew about sex, hormones, and midlife. I help women—and the people who love them—reconnect with their bodies, their minds, and their partners through science, mindset, and a whole lot of humor. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, rediscovering desire, or just curious what’s possible, this show will remind you: you are not broken. (No medical advice here, just truth bombs and good conversation.)

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  • Creator
    Kelly Casperson, MD
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    344
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kelly Casperson, MD
  • Show Website
    You Are Not Broken

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