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MAR 20

E109: The Emotional Domain of Risks

From early relationships to midlife pair bonding, social expectations, identity, and evolving desires shape the decisions people make about love and connections. In the emotional domain of risks, Lisa Diamond, PhD, joins Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, to explore the vulnerability, uncertainty, and courage it takes to form intimate relationships. From the paradox of endless dating choices to the deeply human need for connection, the conversation examines why building relationships today can feel harder than ever. If connection is essential to our well-being, what keeps us from reaching for it?

Mar 20

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31 min
MAR 13

E108: The Physical Domain of Risks

Every day, women weigh risks—whether it is deciding to start a medication, pursue a medical procedure, invest in their health, or even consider pregnancy. Yet the way humans assess risk is rarely simple or purely logical. Fear, reward, hormones, life experience, and social expectations all shape how we interpret danger and opportunity. In the physical domain of risk—the first episode in the 7 Domains of Risk series—Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, explore how our brains and bodies calculate risk in real time. From evolutionary survival instincts to modern medical decision-making, they unpack why some people are naturally cautious while others lean toward calculated risk-taking. Hormones, stress, development, and even early-life experiences influence our tolerance for risk—particularly for women navigating reproductive health, pregnancy, and medical choices.

Mar 13

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27 min
MAR 17

S8E15: The Resident and Medical Student Dynamic

Medical students and residents work side by side every day—but they often experience the same environment in completely different ways. Through honest stories and shared experiences, Lilly, Sanila, and Austen reflect on the unique dynamic between medical students and residents during clinical training. From the student perspective, there is pressure to perform, contribute, and prove you belong. From the resident side, it is about managing patients, staying afloat, and teaching at the same time. Somewhere in the middle of those competing priorities is where real learning happens.

Mar 17

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45 min
05/30/2025

Understanding Osteoporosis and Reducing Fracture Risk

By age 35, your bones are as strong as they are going to get—what you do before and after matters. Kirtly Jones, MD, breaks down what it takes to build and maintain healthy bones throughout life. From adolescence to aging, she explains how hormones, physical activity, and even soda habits affect bone density. Learn why osteoporosis is more than just an "old person's problem" and what actions you (or your kids, or your grandma) can take today to keep bones strong tomorrow.

05/30/2025

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9 min
05/28/2025

Do Your Ears Feel Plugged? Here's What You Can Do About It

A persistent clogged or muffled feeling in the ears can be frustrating—and sometimes even concerning. Kelly Trythall, PA-C, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at University of Utah Health, explains what might be behind that plugged-ear sensation. Whether it is earwax, eustachian tube issues, jaw tension, or even hearing loss, different treatment options can provide lasting relief. Learn what steps you can take to relieve the pressure at home and when it is time to see a provider.

05/28/2025

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9 min
FEB 13

E106: The Environmental Domain of Family Planning

Where you live—and what surrounds you—can quietly shape your family planning journey long before you ever step into a clinic. From the air you breathe to the health care systems within driving distance, your environment plays a powerful and often underestimated role in fertility, contraception, and pregnancy outcomes. In the environmental domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, explore how both biological and geographic environments influence reproductive health. Joined by urologist Kelli Gross, MD, the conversation examines male fertility, environmental toxins, air pollution, lifestyle factors, and the growing questions around sperm health. In the second half, David Turok, MD, discusses how geography, provider training, and access barriers shape contraceptive options—particularly in rural and frontier communities.

Feb 13

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33 min
FEB 20

E107: The Spiritual Domain of Family Planning

Family planning decisions are never purely medical—they are shaped by belief systems, moral frameworks, cultural traditions, and deeply personal values. Questions about contraception, fertility treatment, and pregnancy care intersect with faith in ways that are both grounding and complicated. In the spiritual domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, are joined by Margaret Battin, PhD, distinguished professor of philosophy and medical ethicist, to examine where personal belief meets professional responsibility. They explore how clinicians honor their own moral compass while fulfilling obligations to patients, how religious teachings can both guide and constrain reproductive choices, and how individuals reconcile faith with lived reality.

Feb 20

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24 min
FEB 6

E105: The Financial Domain of Family Planning

Informed family planning can influence life trajectories. Historically, children were considered economic assets: laborers, caregivers in old age, and contributors to survival in agricultural societies. But as industrialization reshaped society, survival no longer depended on large families, and financial realities shifted, making family planning a key determinant of long-term economic stability. In the financial domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, are joined by Shireen Ghorbani, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Utah, to discuss how economic factors influence reproductive choices and outcomes. The conversation highlights the critical role of education, intention, and access in ensuring that individuals can have children when—and if—they choose. Whether contraception or infertility support, financial foresight and accessible health care can empower individuals to shape their futures.

Feb 6

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31 min
MAR 17

Debunking Old Wives' Tales: What You Should and Shouldn't Be Feeding Your Baby

From rice cereal for better sleep to giving babies water on hot days, many feeding habits are rooted in outdated advice rather than current science. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, says while these practices may seem harmless, some can actually interfere with development or even pose health risks. Learn more about common baby feeding myths and what today's medical experts recommend instead.

Mar 17

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4 min
JAN 16

E102: The Emotional Domain of Family Planning

Family planning may sound like a logical process—timelines, contraceptive options, fertility planning, spreadsheets of pros and cons—but for most people, the emotional weight far outweighs the math. Fear, hope, excitement, shame, relief, grief, joy, and uncertainty often coexist, shaping decisions in ways data alone cannot capture. In the emotional domain of family planning, Kirtly Jones, MD, and Katie Ward, PhD, are joined by Annabel Sheinberg, Director of The Turnaway Project, to examine the deeply human side of reproductive decision-making. Together, they explore the emotional complexity behind contraception, abortion, infertility, and adolescent reproductive choices. They discuss the emotional nuances of adolescent confidentiality, the reality that multiple conflicting feelings can be true at once, and how people navigate some of life's most personal decisions.

Jan 16

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31 min

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