Family Health with Dr. Lex Dr. Alexis Hugelmeyer

Every once in a while I come across a physician who is so inspirational and does the most meaningful work in medicine.  So, I always jump at the chance to interview them.   Dr. Elda Fisher is one of those doctors.  

Now, this episode is not going to resonate with everyone in my usual audience.  But this is FAMILY HEALTH.   For those people looking to pursue gender affirmation surgery, it can be hard to find information and resources.   So if you know someone who might benefit from this information, PLEASE share.    Dr. FIsher and I talked about the logistics of her work in gender affirming surgery and answered the following questions:

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- What is gender affirmation surgery?
- How did Dr. Fisher get into this unique field?
- What types of procedures does Dr. Fisher do?
- What options does the patient have in determining how they want to look?
- How long does a typical operation take to complete?
- What is the difference between a Plastic Surgeon and an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon?
- What type of evaluation and preparation does a patient go through prior to  surgery?
- Is there a multidisciplinary team approach to preparing for the procedure?
- How many people are pursuing this procedure?
- Are all parts of the surgeries done at the same time or separately?
- Do some people do just face or just lower body?
- What is gender dysphoria?
- What resources are available for the uninsured who desire gender affirmation surgery?


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Dr. Elda Fisher completed medical school and residency at the University of North Carolina.  She then completed a fellowship in aesthetic surgery in Columbus, Ohio. Dr Fisher is an expert in Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery and has spoken nationally and internationally on this topic. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons and is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Dr Fisher is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at UNC - Chapel Hill and is the Director of Facial Gender Affirmation Surgery in the Division of Craniofacial and Surgical Care. She is also the residency program director for the Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program and enjoys training residents in gender affirming care.

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You can find more from Dr. Fisher at:

Web: https://findadoc.unchealthcare.org/nc/chapel-hill/elda-l-fisher-md-120-dental-circle

https://www.eldafisheraesthetics.com/

IG: @facialfemsurgeon

Email:  elda.fisher@unc.edu
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Thanks so much for listening!

There's lots more on my website:
www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com

and....

If you love the music, check out:
www.therealmichaelvm.com/music

All my love & gratitude to:
my guest: Dr.  Elda Fisher,
my inspiration: my patients,
my idea guy: Edward,
my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,
my tech & equipment guy: Pop,
my angel: Susie,
my music & sound guy: Mike VM,
my mascots: Jules & P.S., 
my creative director: Emily,
my love, Michael.

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#genderaffirming #genderaffirmingcare #genderaffirmationsurgery #transgender #transgenderpride #transgendered #transgenderboy #transgenderwoman #transgenderrights #transgendermale #transgendermodel #transgenderteen #transgenderfemale #transgenderequality #transgenderawareness # #transgenderdayofvisibility; #transgenderpeopleofcolour #transgenderlife #transgenderproud #transgenderyouth #unctransgendercareprogram 

Like so many others, I used to cringe when my parents or others would talk about sex. And it wasn't really until I was in my professional life helping others find solutions to difficulties or dissatisfaction in their own sex lives that I developed the language and confidence to discuss it openly.  Today's guest Ob/Gyn Dr. Sadaf Lodhi and I share common goals of empowering our patients to explore their bodies, become confident expressing their needs and feel comfortable having conversations about their intimate lives. In the episode we tackled the taboo and answered the following questions:

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- Why is sex such a taboo topic?
- How does one identify the need to seek out sex therapy?
- How can couples adjust to changes in a relationship over time - like changes in stress levels, body image, hormones, physical changes or difficulties due to medical conditions?
- How does emotional intimacy affect a couple's physical connection?
- How can someone with a traumatic past heal and move toward a healthy intimate life?
- How are sex therapy and sex coaching different?
- How can someone become comfortable discussing intimacy when they were raised in a household where it wasn't talked about?
- How can we talk to our children about sex positivity and ensure that they have a healthy approach to their future intimate lives?
- How does your upbringing affect your attitudes and beliefs around sex and intimacy?
- What happens when you realize that you are dissatisfied with your sex / intimate life?
- How do you figure out what you like sexually?
- How do you develop the confidence to express what you want?


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Dr.  Lodhi is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn and Certified Life Coach from Rutgers University.  She is currently undergoing AASECT training at the University of Michigan.   She offers courses and one-on-one coaching services. 

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You can find more from Dr. Lodhi at:

Website: www.drsadaf.com

IG/TIKTOK: @drsadafobgyn
Youtube/Podcast: Muslim Sex Podcast


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Thanks so much for listening!

There's lots more on my website:
www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com

and....

If you love the music, check out:
www.therealmichaelvm.com/music

All my love & gratitude to:
my guest: Dr.  Sadaf Lodhi,
my inspiration: my patients,
my idea guy: Edward,
my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,
my tech & equipment guy: Pop,
my angel: Susie,
my music & sound guy: Mike VM,
my mascots: Jules & P.S., 
my creative director: Emily,
my love, Michael.

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#sexpositive #sexpositiveeducation #sexpositiveart #sexpositiveculture #sexpositiveevents #sexpositiveworld #sexuality #sexualityeducation  #sexualityacceptance  #sexualitycoach #sextherapy #sexcoach #intimacy #intimacycoach

I was so pleasantly surprised by the conversation I had with Dr. Keira Barr.  I thought this would be a discussion about which products to use and how to wash and things to avoid and when to seek a dermatologist.  Ya know, the standard stuff.   But this is not your mama's skincare routine y'all.   Dr. Barr's philosophy and approach to helping women reveal their best image and live fully in their own skin is unlike anything you have heard before.  Listen in to this raw, honest, feel-good conversation that will have you glowing!   Spoiler alert:hang in there until the end for her thoughts on a simple regimen of products.   
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Dr. Keira Barr is a Board Certified Dermatologist who blends science with soul as an embodiment coach, mind-body medicine practitioner and dual board certified integrative dermatologist empowering women around the world with the tools to help them feel more comfortable and confident in their skin. Through no B.S. conversations, straight-up truths and tangible, actionable advice, Dr. Keira teaches you how to heal your relationship with yourself by reclaiming a sense of safety, trust, and pleasure through your body and create sustainable habits that align with the fullest expression of you. Her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, Better Homes and Gardens’, Reader’s Digest, Glamour, SELF, Oprah Magazine, and more.

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You can find more from Dr. Barr at:

Website: www.drkeirabarr.com
IG: @drkeirabarr
FB: @drkeirabarr
Linkedin: @keirabarr


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Thanks so much for listening!

There's lots more on my website:
www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com

and....

If you love the music, check out:
www.therealmichaelvm.com/music

All my love & gratitude to:
my guest: Dr.  Keira Barr,
my inspiration: my patients,
my idea guy: Edward,
my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,
my tech & equipment guy: Pop,
my angel: Susie,
my music & sound guy: Mike VM,
my mascots: Jules & P.S., 
my creative director: Emily,
my love, Michael.

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#skincare #beautyfromwithin #skincareroutine #skincareaddict  #skincarejunkie #skincaretips #skincareblogger #skincarecommunity #skincarelover  #skincarethread t #skincareregimen 

If you have chronic pain or know someone who has, chances are you have heard of Fibromyalgia.  But not many people know exactly what it is or where it comes from.  In fact, many patients and doctors alike have doubted whether or not Fibromyalgia is even a real disease!   Well, indeed it is.  In this episode, Board Certified Rheumatologist Dr. Martina Ziegenbein and I are demystifying the diagnosis by answering to the following questions:

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What is fibromyalgia?How do we diagnose it?Why has FM been known as a “wastebasket” diagnosis?What causes FM?  Is it autoimmune? Inflammatory? Neurologic?Aside from pain, are sleep and mood disturbances part of the diagnosis?What are the types of pain? Which category does FM pain fall into?Why was FM previously considered psychosomatic?How has the stigma associated with FM affected how patients are treated?Why are rheumatologists the specialists with FM expertise?Why does it take so long to come to a diagnosis of FM?How do personality, intrinsic characteristics and past trauma contribute to the development of FM?How does an overactive nervous system contribute to hypersensitivity?What are the treatment options for pain?How does nervous system training help in the overall management?What is somatic tracking and how can it help?

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Dr. Ziegenbein is a board certified rheumatologist practicing on Cape Cod.  She graduated from PJ Safarik University School of Medicine in Slovakia and completed Internal Medicine at the Marshfield Clinic Medical Center.  For her Rheumatology Fellowship she attended Boston Medical Center and subsequently completed a Lupus Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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You can find more from Dr. Ziegenbein at:

Website:
www.winningatfibromyalgia.com


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Thanks so much for listening!

There's lots more on my website:
www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com

and....

If you love the music, check out:
www.therealmichaelvm.com/music

All my love & gratitude to:
my guest: Dr.  Martina Ziegenbein,
my inspiration: my patients,
my idea guy: Edward,
my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,
my tech & equipment guy: Pop,
my angel: Susie,
my music & sound guy: Mike VM,
my mascots: Jules & P.S., 
my creative director: Emily,
my love, Michael.

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#fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiaawareness #fibromyalgiawarrior #fibromyalgiasucks #fibromyalgiapaintreatment #fibromyalgiatherapy #fibromyalgiafighter #fibromyalgiasupport  #fibromyalgiaproblems  #fibromyalgiaarmy #fibromyalgiaisreal #fibromyalgiadiet #fibromyalgiacommunity #fibromyalgiapain

FOOD IS MEDICINE!   It's about as ancient a remedy as we have.  But since pharmacology became a mainstream treatment, it seems that using our diet to help ourselves has fallen by the wayside.  Luckily we have friends like Dr. Basma Faris, an Ob/Gyn who started her career as a Registered Dietician and now uses Culinary Medicine to teach patients how to regain control of their health with food as part of their treatment plan.   Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine are two fields that are making a grand comeback.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. 

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- How did Dr. Faris become a Culinary Medicine Specialist?
- WHAT IS Culinary Medicine? 
- How did Nutrition get excluded from medical education?
- What is the difference between a nutritionist, dietician and Culinary Medicine Specialist?
- How can Culinary Medicine help a patient determine which way of eating is best for them?
- How do accessibility, budget and preferences factor into choosing a way of eating?
- What does a Culinary Medicine visit look like?
- Is Culinary Medicine individualized?
- How can we overcome the barriers to achieving our food goals?
- Can Culinary Medicine help patients figure out which diet is best?
- Will a Culinary Medicine specialist help identify food sensitivities?
- How can Culinary Medicine help women as we go through various metabolic changes (puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding and peri / post menopause)?
- Why is sleep such an important factor in regulating metabolism?
- Why are protein, Ca, Vit D and gut halth so important in menopause?



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Dr. Basma Faris is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. Dr. Faris attended the University of California at Berkeley where she received a B.S. in Nutrition Sciences. She went on to complete a an Registered Dietetics Internship and M.S.  in Nutrition at Brooklyn College.  She received her medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University at Buffalo in 2009. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.


Dr. Faris began her career in healthcare as a Registered Dietitian. She worked with adults and children to manage chronic health conditions and obesity. She developed curricula for group nutrition interventions for children, pregnant women and adults. She is the founder of PollyPrep, a company aimed at educating and treating people with PCOS using an evidence-based mix of Culinary Medicine and Gynecology.


She recently joined The Mount Sinai Health System in New York where she holds the position of Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science. Previously she practiced at Weill Cornell Medicine, and NYU Langone Brooklyn where she served as the medical student Clerkship Director, as well as Associate Residency Program Director and she led the peer review committee for the department.


Dr. Faris practices General Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She became a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist in 2020. She was named a New York Superdoctor Rising Star in 2022. 



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You can find more from Dr. Faris at:

IG: @basmafaris
 Web: www.basmafaris.com


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Thanks so much for listening!

There's lots more on my website:
www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com

and....

If you love the music, check out:
www.therealmichaelvm.com/music

Have you ever felt stuck?  Like you should feel grateful for what you have in your life but there's something tugging at you saying "there's more?"    Have you felt like you want to improve, change, grow, feel better / happier / more?   Well, this episode is for you.... Dr. Rebecca Lauderdale is an expert in Flourishing, not just surviving, but Thriving.  And she has so much juicy goodness to share with us.    In this episode we talked about the many ways we can evaluate and change our lives for the better,  including the following:

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- What is the definition of flourishing?
- How did Dr. Lauderdale go become an expert in flourishing?
- Why is there so much shame around struggle and burnout?
- How do we become aware of the capacity to change?
- What can we do to make space for change?
- What are the factors that we can evaluate / what is PERMA (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Mastery, Achievement)?
- What are the three different types of lives?
- What is the VIA character strength survey?
- How does someone begin to feel unstuck?
- What are some resources to go from surviving to thriving?


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Dr. Rebecca Lauderdale is a board-certified internist practicing Primary Care Internal Medicine in the Deep South. She is passionate about helping people learn the science and practices of flourishing. She can be heard regularly on her podcast, Women Physicians Flourish, where she talks about subjects ranging from grief and vulnerability to gender bias and joy in the practice of medicine.

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You can find more from Dr. Lauderdale at:

Website:
www.rebeccalauderdalemd.com

Instagram: 
@dr.lauderdale

Podcast:
Women Physicians Flourish


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Thanks so much for listening!

There's lots more on my website:
www.drlexlifestylemedicine.com

and....

If you love the music, check out:
www.therealmichaelvm.com/music

All my love & gratitude to:
my guest: Dr.  Rebecca Lauderdale,
my inspiration: my patients,
my idea guy: Edward,
my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,
my tech & equipment guy: Pop,
my angel: Susie,
my music & sound guy: Mike VM,
my mascots: Jules & P.S., 
my creative director: Emily,
my love, Michael.