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

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    How to Make Confident Decisions about Undergoing Surgery

    When considering surgery, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Today, we're not just talking about whether surgery is recommended. We’re talking about making a decision in a way that feels informed. Grounded. Like the options are clear and the decision belongs to you.  My guest today is Dr. Amelie Medley. Dr. Medley is a general surgeon at Hancock Health, working with women at all stages of life.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - How to know if surgery is truly necessary versus optional - What questions to ask (urgency, risks, alternatives, recovery expectations) - How to weigh benefits vs. risks in a way that feels personal and grounded - What robotic-assisted surgery is and how it compares to traditional methods - How to seek second opinions MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  We want to hear from you! Submit your mailbag questions here: justjennunfiltered@gmail.com  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/ Surgical Site Infection Prevention from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/surgical-site-infection/index.html  Hancock Health Video - Why Can’t I Eat Before Surgery?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-tJCLyGdlI&list=PLvxgtlzFUFz98eNym78kedeVs_oeEbg7i&index=3 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

    35 min
  2. Getting Over Embarrassment in the Exam Room

    19 DE MAI.

    Getting Over Embarrassment in the Exam Room

    Here’s an uncomfortable truth: some doctor’s appointments are going to feel awkward.  In this episode, we’re leaning in to talk about that embarrassment from a clinical point of view. We’re discussing why talking about body parts and functions can feel so weird or abnormal or just plain hard to vocalize the question.  . My guest today is Angela Trackwell, nurse practitioner with Gateway Family Medicine.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Common embarrassing topics (that are actually quite common in the exam room) - A clinician’s perspective and tips to bring up hard topics - What to expect from your clinician during an exam MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  We want to hear from you! Submit your mailbag questions here: justjennunfiltered@gmail.com  Learn more about Angela Trackwell, NP  https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/angela-trackwell-np/  Learn more about Family Medicine at Hancock Health’s Gateway Center https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/family-medicine/  Preventative Care Guidelines from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/prevention/preventive-care.html  Just Jenn Blog - Season 02 Episode 09 - Decoding Common Labs https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/decoding-common-labs Hancock Health Blog - What is Primary Care and Why It Matters More Than You Think: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/07/what-is-primary-care-and-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think/ Hancock Health Blog - Essential Appointments to Make: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/2025/06/5-essential-medical-appointments-to-make-this-fall/  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

    36 min
  3. Breast Changes Women Should Never Ignore

    12 DE MAI.

    Breast Changes Women Should Never Ignore

    Today is all about breasts. Boobs. Ta-tas. The girls. Whatever you call them, we all have a name for them.  In this episode, we’re sitting down with a breast health provider to talk about the changes women should pay attention to. We’re chatting about what’s common, what’s worth watching, and what deserves a conversation. My guest today is Calee Hochstedler, a nurse practitioner with the High Risk Breast Clinic at Hancock Health. Specifically this episode highlights:  - Common symptoms and signs to watch out for on your breasts - What to expect during a clinical breast exam - Ways to schedule an appointment and start a conversation with your primary care provider MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  We want to hear from you! Submit your mailbag questions here: justjennunfiltered@gmail.com  Learn more about Calee Hochstedler, NP  https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/calee-hochstedler-np/  Learn more about breast health services at Hancock Health https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/breast-health/  Learn about the High Risk Breast Clinic at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/2024/12/hancock-healths-high-risk-breast-clinic-is-your-breast-friend/  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Dense Breast Tissue https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/dense-breast-tissue-what-it-means-to-have-dense-breasts/  Just Jenn Blog - Season 01 Episode 03 - The Symptom You Shouldn’t Ignore - One Women’s Story  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-symptom-you-shouldnt-ignore-one  Hancock Health Blog - Breast Health is a Year-Round Priority: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2023/10/breast-health-is-a-year-round-priority/  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

    21 min
  4. Decoding Common Labs

    5 DE MAI.

    Decoding Common Labs

    There are few things more overwhelming than opening your patient portal and seeing a bunch of numbers, letters, and ranges and being told they’re either normal or abnormal, without knowing what that specifically means for you. Today’s conversation is about taking the mystery out of common lab work. We’re discussing what labs are and how they provide critical trend data for your health and well-being.  My guest today is Angela Trackwell, a nurse practitioner at Gateway Hancock Health for Family Medicine and Primary Care. Specifically this episode highlights:  - Common labs ordered as part of preventative care - Common misunderstandings when it comes to lab work - Things to keep in mind about lab results - How labs fit into a patient’s health plan - Ways to schedule an appointment and start a conversation with your primary care provider MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  We want to hear from you! Submit your mailbag questions here: justjennunfiltered@gmail.com  Learn more about Angela Trackwell, NP  https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/angela-trackwell-np/  Learn more about Family Medicine at Hancock Health’s Gateway Center https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/family-medicine/  Labs & Pathology at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/labs-pathology/  Preventative Care Guidelines from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/prevention/preventive-care.html  Just Jenn Blog - Season 02 Episode 08 - Preventative Health Isn’t About Being Perfect https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/preventative-health-isnt-about-being Hancock Health Blog - What is Primary Care and Why It Matters More Than You Think: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/07/what-is-primary-care-and-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think/ Hancock Health Blog - Essential Appointments to Make: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/2025/06/5-essential-medical-appointments-to-make-this-fall/  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

    38 min
  5. Preventative Health Isn’t About Being Perfect

    28 DE ABR.

    Preventative Health Isn’t About Being Perfect

    Preventive health is not glamorous. No one is casually texting their friends like, “Just scheduled my screenings. Feeling unstoppable.” Which is exactly why we’re discussing it today. Because these preventative care appointments do matter, especially in midlife when routine screenings can help identify changes in our body early. We talk about all of it from STDs to dental checks to colonoscopies. This is a series that encourages you to show up and make that appointment and ask the questions. My guest today is Dr. Rudo Mashindi. Dr. Mashinidi is a family physician at Hancock Health, working with women at all stages of life. .  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Why are we talking about preventative health? - Most important screenings from a preventative health standpoint - How to communicate with your primary care doctor MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Dr. Rudo Mashindi: https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/rudo-mashindi-md/  Learn more about screenings at Hancock Health’s Gateway Center: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/labs/  Preventative Care Guidelines from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/prevention/preventive-care.html  Just Jenn Blog - Season 02 Episode 05 - Let’s Talk Menopause Part 5, Midlife Weight Gain: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-4-midlife Hancock Health Blog - 10 Health Care Appointments You Should Consider Making This Year: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2022/12/10-health-care-appointments-you-should-consider-making-this-year/ Hancock Health Blog - What is Primary Care and Why It Matters More Than You Think: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/07/what-is-primary-care-and-why-it-matters-more-than-you-think/ Hancock Health Blog - Preventative Health Screenings: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/2023/10/preventative-health-screenings/  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

    45 min
  6. Let’s Talk Menopause: Series Wrap-Up

    14 DE ABR.

    Let’s Talk Menopause: Series Wrap-Up

    Before we officially close this menopause series… Jenn takes a moment to reflect and look back at everything we covered. Together we learned about hormones, relationships, weight changes, and treatment options available to women in perimenopause. Specifically this episode highlights: - Let’s Talk Menopause, today’s focus was on summarizing the series - Ways we can normalize, educate, and reduce fear on menopause topics - Jenn’s personal takeaways from this series - What ahead: Preventative Health MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES We want to hear from you! Submit your mailbag questions here: justjennunfiltered@gmail.com Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/ Catch-up on the Menopause Series from Just Jenn - Part 1 - Fact vs. Fiction: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-1-fact-vs - Part 2 - All About Menopause Hormone Therapy: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-2-menopause - Part 3 - What Does the Evidence Say?: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-3-what-does - Part 4 - Midlife Weight Gain: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-4-midlife - Part 5 - How Menopause Impacts Relationships: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-5-how-menopause 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

    9 min
  7. Let’s Talk Menopause Part 5: How Menopause Impacts Relationships

    7 DE ABR.

    Let’s Talk Menopause Part 5: How Menopause Impacts Relationships

    We’re continuing our series on menopause. Welcome to Part 5! Today, we’re discussing how menopause doesn't just affect us as individuals, but also how it impacts the people we’re closest with.   In this episode we discuss how menopause can impact our relationships, both physically and mentally. And highlight some treatment options that are available for women navigating perimenopause.  My guest today is Ashleigh Guenin. Ashleigh is a Nurse Practitioner at Hancock Health, working in  the James T. Anderson Women’s Clinic.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Let’s talk about menopause, today’s focus is on our relationships and what can change during perimenopause - Today’s guest: Ashleigh Guenin, a Nurse Practitioner at Hancock Heath - Common themes on how menopause impacts relationships - Ways menopause impacts libido and sexual health - Treatment options that are available to women to help treat menopause symptoms - Why it’s important not to be hard on yourself MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Ashleigh Guenin, NP: https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/ashleigh-guenin-np/  Just Jenn Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real 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  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Vagina: What’s Typical, What’s Not: https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/vagina-whats-typical-whats-not/  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Women’s Sexual Health: Talking About Your Sexual Needs: https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/womens-sexual-health-talking-about-your-sexual-needs/  Learn more about services at Hancock Health’s Center for Women’s Health: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/2023/12/hancock-healths-womens-clinic/  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

    29 min
  8. Let’s Talk Menopause Part 4: Midlife Weight Gain

    31 DE MAR.

    Let’s Talk Menopause Part 4: Midlife Weight Gain

    Today, we’re discussing what weight changes actually look like during perimenopause for women. In this episode we discuss what’s actually happening hormonally, metabolically, and mentally to women in midlife, and some lifestyle changes that can help manage the shifting weight changes we experience in our bodies. My guest today is Dr. Rudo Mashindi. Dr. Mashinidi is a family physician at Hancock Health, working with women at all stages of life. Specifically this episode highlights: - Let’s talk about menopause, today’s focus is on how weight shifts during perimenopause and what that means for your body and mental wellness - Today’s guest: Dr. Rudo Mashindi, a Family Physician at Hancock Heath - A discussion on what is happening in the body during perimenopause - Reasons to talk to your doctor about weight gain - Lifestyle changes to prioritize in perimenopause - There’s a lot of information out there about GLP-1 medicine, what is most important to know - Tips to manage mental health and stress MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Dr. Rudo Mashindi: https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/rudo-mashindi-md/  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Perimenopause: https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/perimenopause/    Resource - 10 Tips to Stick with Exercise and Nutrition Goals: https://www.hancockhealth.org/2026/02/10-tips-for-sticking-with-your-exercise-and-nutrition-goals-all-year-long/  Learn more about services at Hancock Health’s Gateway Center: https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/  Hancock Health - Women’s Health Built for the Whole You: https://www.hancockhealth.org/just-jenn/  Just Jenn Blog - Why I Don’t Do Resolutions (and What I Do Instead): https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/why-i-dont-do-resolutions-and-what  Just Jenn Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack: https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real 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 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

    52 min
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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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