Her Health Compass

Her Health Compass
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Cohosts Yonni Wattenmaker, integrative and functional nutritional health coach, and Heather Ouida, recent breast cancer survivor and accomplished entrepreneur, welcome you into their radio home. In addition to sharing their collective wisdom, they will be bolstered by conversations with world-class physicians and inspiring women with personal stories from which others can learn. As the saying goes “a warrior never fights alone,” and with Her Health Compass, you don’t have to! So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or matcha, find a comfortable chair, and tune in for your girlfriend’s guide to actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and relatable insights to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered.

  1. APR 17

    The Biological Detour: A podcast about Cancer, Fertility, and the Path to Motherhood

    They tell you to fight for your life, but nobody mentions the life you were planning to start. When a diagnosis crashes into your dreams of motherhood, the world doesn’t just stop—it shifts. In this episode of Her Health Compass, we’re talking about something that many people don’t realize cancer can take from patients: their fertility. What does it mean to navigate the dream of parenthood while facing a life-changing diagnosis?   We’re thrilled to be joined by Suzanne Stone, CEO of the Livestrong Foundation, an organization that helps cancer patients access so many different resources, including support around fertility preservation and family planning and Shea Mencel, co-founder of We Are Here.   In this episode, we’ll hear Shea’s incredible journey, talk about why conversations around fertility are so important for cancer patients, and explore how organizations like Livestrong are helping people build families even in the face of cancer.   Suzanne Stone is a graduate of Texas Christian University and a native of Louisiana. Her career began in the television industry in Dallas, earning a regional Emmy Award for her work.  She eventually traded producing television for teaching it in the non-profit sector in 1998, working in public access television both in Naperville, Illinois, and then in upstate New York. After enjoying her four-year tenure as Head Coach of the local New York community college women’s basketball team while running the station, she headed back to Texas. Since arriving, she’s worked and led local non-profits around the state like Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Children’s Miracle Network, Lake Travis Education Foundation, and Susan G. Komen Greater Central and East Texas.  Continuing to look for ways to scale social impact, she joined Livestrong to lead their mission initiatives in 2019.  In November of 2023 she became President & CEO where she leads the team to ensure anyone affected by cancer has the resources and tools they need to have the highest quality of life possible.   Shea Mencel is a Co-Founder and the VP of Navigation & Impact at We Are Here, a software platform built to close critical gaps in cancer care by connecting patients and families to the right support—exactly when they need it. As a certified integrative health coach and two-time breast cancer survivor, Shea brings both lived experience and professional expertise to reimagining how care is delivered beyond the clinic. Her journey to motherhood was profoundly shaped by cancer. First diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at 29, followed by a metastatic recurrence at 32, Shea faced the loss of her ability to carry a pregnancy- completely redefining her path to family. Through embryo preservation and ultimately growing her family with the help of a gestational carrier, she experienced firsthand the emotional complexity of fertility after cancer – the grief, uncertainty, and hope that coexist in this journey.   We are proud to partner with a brand that puts care, intention, and real wellness first. Visit sleepagainpillows.com to learn more, and be sure to use code HERHEALTH15 for 15% off your purchase. Better sleep really does change everything!   For more about the Her Health Compass, follow us on Instagram at @yonnihealthandwellness for episode drops, nutritional health support and more.

    56 min

  2. MAR 17

    Read the Report, Not the Room: Decoding Your Mammogram

    “You’ve Got Mail” on a patient portal notification can send anyone into a spiral of anxiety. From the mysterious BI-RADS score to the dreaded “callback” for more imaging, the world of breast health often feels like a foreign language we never asked to learn. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the imaging suite with Dr. Pamela Weber MD, a board-certified radiologist specializing in breast and body imaging with White Plains Hospital Physician Associates.  We’re breaking down the difference between 2D and 3D, decoding the scary words like “asymmetry” and “calcification,” and explaining why a callback is usually a reason for a deep breath, not a panic attack. Whether you’re prepping for your first scan, concerned about your family history, or navigating news of dense tissue, this episode is your roadmap to breast health with less stress and more clarity. Her Health Compass is proud to partner with a brand that puts care, intention, and real wellness first. Visit sleepagainpillows.com to learn more, and be sure to use code HERHEALTH15 for 15% off your purchase. Better sleep really does change everything! For more about this podcast, follow @yonnihealthandwellness on Instagram today!

    55 min

  3. FEB 18

    Sweet Dreams & the Elusive Nature of Sleep: How a Good Night’s Rest Benefits Physical and Mental Health

    Sleep is one of the most fundamental pillars of health, yet it’s often the hardest to protect. In this episode, Sweet Dreams & the Elusive Nature of Sleep, we explore how quality rest supports physical recovery, sharpens mental health and shapes how we show up each day. Join us and our guests, author/singer/songwriter and radio host Carrie Rowan, and breast cancer survivor and Founder/CEO of Sleep Again Pillows, Rachael Baumel, as we break down why a good night’s sleep is anything but optional. Sleep Again Pillows (@sleepagainpillows) is our 2026 podcast sponsor, founded by Rachel Baumel and Kate Devlin out of real life healing and a simple but powerful need for better sleep during recovery. What started as a personal solution has become a thoughtfully designed therapeutic pillow system that supports proper alignment, elevation, and comfort, whether you are recovering from surgery, managing pain, or just struggling to get truly restorative rest. These are not ordinary pillows. They are doctor recommended, FSA and HSA eligible, and loved by people who feel a meaningful difference in how they sleep and therefore , how they feel during the day. We are proud to partner with a brand that puts care, intention, and real wellness first. Visit sleepagainpillows.com to learn more, and be sure to use code HERHEALTH15 for 15% off your purchase. Better sleep really does change everything!  For more about the Her Health Compass Wellness Retreat, contact info@herhealthcompass.com and be sure to follow @yonnihealthandwellness on Instagram for episode drops, nutritional health support and more.

    56 min

  4. JAN 16

    Eat Well, Play Well: A Woman’s Guide to Balanced Nutrition & Wellness in 2026

    We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lauren Slayton, M.S., R.D., founder of Foodtrainers (@foodtrainers) and author of The Little Book of Thin, as our featured guest this month! A New York–based registered dietitian who has been helping people make sense of nutrition since 2001, Lauren blends real-world practicality with playful insight to make healthy living feel doable (yes, you can balance fun and wellness!)  Over the years she’s been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, Good Morning America, and O Magazine, offering science-backed guidance with a dose of relatable humor.  In our conversation, Lauren shares her tips for navigating food, body image, and wellness without burnout, and leaves you feeling inspired to fuel your best life. Be sure to check out her site at www.foodtrainers.com, sign up for her free newsletter for weekly nutrition gems, and follow her on Instagram @foodtrainers for bite-sized wellness wisdom each week!  We’re so excited to introduce Sleep Again Pillows (@sleepagainpillows) as our 2026 podcast partners, sponsors, and most importantly, friends. Founded by Rachel Baumel and Kate Devlin, Sleep Again was born out of real life healing and a simple but powerful need for better sleep during recovery. What started as a personal solution has become a thoughtfully designed therapeutic pillow system that supports proper alignment, elevation, and comfort, whether you are recovering from surgery, managing pain, or just struggling to get truly restorative rest. These are not ordinary pillows. They are doctor recommended, FSA and HSA eligible, and loved by people who feel a meaningful difference in how they sleep and therefore , how they feel during the day. We are proud to partner with a brand that puts care, intention, and real wellness first. Visit sleepagainpillows.com to learn more, and be sure to use code HERHEALTH15 for 15% off your purchase. Better sleep really does change everything!  For more about the Her Health Compass Wellness Retreat, contact info@herhealthcompass.com.

    55 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    Life 2.0: Love, Loss and Second Chances

    Each of us has experienced some sort of grief in our lifetimes. We often think of grief as death but there’s grief in divorce, leaving your family home, moving to a new location, even in losing dreams or versions of ourselves. In this episode we are joined by Melissa Stein, creator of My Life 2.0 to hear her story of loss, renewal and second chances. With more than 30 years in entertainment publicity and brand storytelling, Melissa Stein has spent her career helping some of the world’s most beloved franchises connect with audiences. As Vice President, Publicity for TV, Animation & Originals at Warner Bros., she oversaw campaigns across TV, Genre, Family, and Animation, including Warner Bros. Animation, DC Comics, Hanna-Barbera, and LEGO. Now, she is channeling that same storytelling instinct into her next act: My Life 2.0, a lifestyle blog and community for women starting over in midlife.  It’s there that she shares her reinvention journey with humor and heart covering everything from love and loss to motherhood, fashion and the gadgets that make life a little easier. Whether in the boardroom or on the blog, Stein’s mission remains the same, to connect, inspire, and remind us it’s never too late for a reboot.

    58 min

  6. 10/11/2025

    The Bonds We Make: Choosing the Right Healthcare Professional

    The Bonds We Make: Choosing the right healthcare professional is such a critical part of any experience. Hear from our guests, Dr. Elisa Port of the Dubin Breast Center at Mt. Sinai in NYC and The Today Show’s Jill Martin about the power of a successful doctor and patient team, and the lessons they have learned in their careers, along this journey, and how they embrace life to the fullest.

    57 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    Detecting the Often Undetectable

    One family’s insight into ovarian and uterine cancer, finding support, cherishing family and making change through philanthropy. An inspiring story for anyone confronting illness, acting as caregiver, or looking for a way to make a difference.

    57 min

  8. 08/21/2025

    Breaking Barriers, Making Healthy Choices, and Embracing Survivorship

    Breaking Barriers, Making Healthy Choices, and Embracing Survivorship. In this episode Yonni and Heather sit down with Dr. Laurie Kirstein from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who made history as the first female chair of the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. We will talk about breaking glass ceilings, access to quality healthcare, pain management and the impact of smoking on women’s health outcomes. Dr. Laurie Kirstein is an Attending Breast Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She attended Downstate Medical School, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein University for residency and Massachusetts General Hospital for Breast Surgery fellowship. Prior to arriving at Memorial Sloan Kettering she was attending surgeon and Breast Fellowship Director at the Rutgers Cancer Center Institute of New Jersey. At Memorial Sloan Kettering she is the Surgical Site Director for their Monmouth, NJ location. She is the current Chair for the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. She is the lead for the national quality improvement project Breaking Barriers: overcoming barriers to cancer care across America. Her research interests include surgical decision for breast cancer, postoperative pain management and tobacco cessation for cancer patients.

    56 min
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Cohosts Yonni Wattenmaker, integrative and functional nutritional health coach, and Heather Ouida, recent breast cancer survivor and accomplished entrepreneur, welcome you into their radio home. In addition to sharing their collective wisdom, they will be bolstered by conversations with world-class physicians and inspiring women with personal stories from which others can learn. As the saying goes “a warrior never fights alone,” and with Her Health Compass, you don’t have to! So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or matcha, find a comfortable chair, and tune in for your girlfriend’s guide to actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and relatable insights to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered.

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  • Creator
    Her Health Compass
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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    Her Health Compass