42 episodes
GynoCurious Radio Free Rhinecliff
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 29 Ratings
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Welcome Gynocurious listeners,
I am Dr. Amy Novatt, board certifiecd ob-gyn, your host of GynoCurious. With each program we are going to explore the experience of being an ob-gyn, the science that guides our practices and the stories women- cis, trans and nonbinary, have shared as they seek health and wellness. From both sides of the speculum we will investigate what it means to be a healer and to be healed.
I have been reflecting on 32 plus years of practice; thinking about all that I have learned, heard and thought about and wanted to bring it to a larger audience. This will not be a medical show that tells you how much estrogen you should take or the scientific method used to evaluate data but instead, a conversation about the larger canvas looking at what its like to be a medical professional working with women and how patients experience the world of ob-gyn.
What is it like sitting in the exam room with a thin sheet of paper covering your naked body? What has been the impact of a cancer diagnosis?
What it is like to go through the menopause?….These are just a few examples of conversations I hope to bring to you.
My intention is not to expose my patients personal histories but rather use their stories as stepping stones to explore many aspects of our bodies, our psyches and the landscape of the medical world.
In a time when most of us are frustrated by the American medical system; with the challenges of limited access, financial limitations, gender and racial discrepancies in care, the insurance morass and a host of other hurdles; my hope is that GynoCurious creates a community of guests and listeners that bring us all closer- to openly explore and understand the experience of illness and health and to break open decades of silence, misunderstanding and shame for having a vagina.
We are going to talk about our fears, sexual explorations and aging adventures with respect, inquiry and science.
For me, knowledge and awareness brings awe, authority and autonomy.
This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Novatt and her guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
While we make every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections.
This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.
In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.
Dr.Novatt does not receive any money from the pharmaceutical industry.
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Ulcerative Colitis Part Two
Jennifer Ciotta shares further information about healing from a life threatening ulcerative colitis flare in 2021. She tells GynoCurious the lessons she has learned about diet and lifestyle and her individual decisions about treatments. She reviews allopathic and complementary approaches in healing. Jennifer describes the additional diagnosis of mold toxicity and its relationship with her UC and how she incorporates that diagnosis into her overall way of life.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ulcerative-colitis-autoimmune-healing-journey/id1620943512
https://www.radiofreerhinecliff.org/the-rhinebeck-scoop.html
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Vulva Views - TIGHT
Vulva Views reviews the history of corsets, plastic surgery and the social norms that have challenged women into fitting into/accommodating the expectations for tight bodies and youthful appearances.
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Domestic Violence, all too prevalent!
Dr. Branka Bryan, clinical psychologist, joins GynoCurious to discuss the sobering reality of domestic violence. One out of every third woman in the US has experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This is truly a staggering statistic.
As the executive director of the Grace Smith House, a resource for women and their families who are victims of domestic violence, Branka talks about identifying abuse and options for victims.
With grace and kindness, Branka leads her team and the Grace Smith house; providing emergency shelter, transitional housing and community based services for women seeking help.
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A Day in the Life of a Breast Surgeon
Zoe Weinstein, MD speaks with GynoCurious about the early years of training as a general surgeon. She shares with us the challenges of (her) residency as a female in the world of male clinicians.
She has realized her passion for caring for others coupled with her love of surgery despite many obstacles along her path. She now treats women with breast cancer offering them support, clinical expertise and compassionate care.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352470
https://www.breastsurgeons.org/management/patient/breast_surgeon
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Vulva Views - An Endometriosis Journey
Zara Altbach speaks with Amy and Allison about her diagnosis of Catamenial pneumothorax and endometriosis. After three spontaneous pneumothorax, Zara learned she had an unusual form of endometriosis affecting her right lung. After years of doctoring and a lack of diagnosis, Zara eventually found a team of physicians who listened to her concerns and helped her heal.
https://www.northwell.edu/news/an-unlikely-cause-for-collapsed-lung
https://www.today.com/video/how-a-mother-s-lung-collapse-led-to-a-surprising-diagnosis-1359077443890
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/28/magazine/the-woman-was-fit-and-healthy-why-did-her-lung-mysteriously-collapse.html
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The Voice of Advocacy
Wendy Stark, is now president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater NY after spending the last 30 years in leadership and advocacy roles in the health care space. She speaks with great compassion, patience and humility about her work and the challenges of politics, economies and issues around medical/personal autonomy on individuals seeking wellness.
She shares with GynoCurious how she feels inspired by her work, the stressors and ways in which she copes with the many obstacles she encounters day to day and her hopes for the future of healthcare for women, their communities and this country.
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-new-york
https://www.facebook.com/PPGNY/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ppgreaterny/
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Questions of comments?
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Produced by Jennifer Hammoud and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff
Customer Reviews
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Great listen
Brilliant women. Real information grounding and validating and informative as a women.