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

  1. 3d ago

    Perimenopause: Early Signs and How to Prepare

    Today we’re talking about perimenopause… also known as “Why do I feel like this and why has no one warned me?” This episode is for you. We’re answering all the questions. What common symptoms to watch out for, hormone cycles for women in their 30s and 40s, how family planning shifts, and strategies to communicate these changes with your healthcare providers.  Today’s guest is Dr. Molly Strong, Chief of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Hancock Health, returning to the podcast to chat about all things perimenopause.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - What is perimenopause - Communication tips to talk to your provider - Common symptoms and hormone shifts - How to prepare for perimenopause Episode Timestamps [0:53] - Topic Intro - Perimenopause [3:13] - Guest Interview with Dr. Molly Strong, Chief of Obstetrics/Gynecology [28:51] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Dr. Molly Strong https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/molly-strong-md/  OB/GYN at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/obgyn-pelvic-health/  Menopause Society - Visit for helpful resources https://menopause.org/  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    Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 03 - Let’s Talk Menopause: MHT https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/lets-talk-menopause-part-2-menopause  Just Jenn - Six Months Without a Period.. And Then BAM https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/six-months-without-a-period-and-then  Mayo Clinic Care Network Health Library Resource - Perimenopause - https://www.hancockhealth.org/mayo-health-library/perimenopause/  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

    Perimenopause: Early Signs and How to Prepare

  2. Sep 8

    Let’s Talk Colon Stuff

    Constipation, hemorrhoids, colons, yep we’re going there.  Today’s guest is Dr. Michelle Kitsis, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about butts and the importance of colonoscopy screenings.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Common causes and symptoms for constipation and hemorrhoids - The importance of hydration  - Colonoscopy Screenings - Common symptoms and anxieties related to our butts Episode Timestamps [1:20] - Topic Intro - Colon Stuff [4:21] - Guest Interview with Dr. Michelle Kitsis [43:43] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Learn more about Michelle Kitsis, MD https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/michelle-kitsis-md/  General Surgery at Hancock Health  https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/  Learn more about Hancock’s Surgery Center https://www.hancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/general-surgery/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 08 - Preventative Health Isn’t About Being Perfect https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/preventative-health-isnt-about-being   Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 18 - Conditions Women Put Off for Too Long https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/conditions-women-put-off-for-too  Just Jenn - Season 03 Episode 25 - What Actually Are Hernias and Gallstones? https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/what-actually-are-hernias-and-gallstones  Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI  Hancock Health Video - Robotic Assisted Surgical Technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBRJ-3WWxMA&t=3s  Hancock Health Blog - 10 Reasons to Schedule Your Colonsoscopy Now https://www.hancockhealth.org/2022/02/10-reasons-to-schedule-your-colonoscopy-now/  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

  3. Sep 1

    What Actually are Hernias and Gallstones?

    We spend a lot of time talking about the decision to have surgery, but we often skip over the after part. But healing and recovery is a critical component, and oftentimes individuals are surprised at the exhaustion and time it requires to bounce back to a new ‘ normal.’ Today’s guest is Dr. Amelie Medley, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about what happens to our bodies emotionally and physiologically during surgery recovery.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - How the body recovers post-surgery - Physical and mental symptoms to keep an eye on during recovery - Ways to rest and ask for help Episode Timestamps [0:51] - Topic Intro - Recovery time after surgery [5:26] - Guest Interview with Dr. Amelie Medley [23:05] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  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/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about  Just Jenn - Season 01 - Episode 03 - The Symptoms You Shouoldn’t Ignore - One Woman’s Story  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-symptom-you-shouldnt-ignore-one  Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI  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

  4. Aug 25

    When Healing Takes Longer Than the Discharge Paper Says

    We spend a lot of time talking about the decision to have surgery, but we often skip over the after part. But healing and recovery is a critical component, and oftentimes individuals are surprised at the exhaustion and time it requires to bounce back to a new ‘ normal.’ Today’s guest is Dr. Amelie Medley, a general surgeon at Hancock Health returning to the podcast to chat about what happens to our bodies emotionally and physiologically during surgery recovery.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - How the body recovers post-surgery - Physical and mental symptoms to keep an eye on during recovery - Ways to rest and ask for help Episode Timestamps [0:51] - Topic Intro - Recovery time after surgery [5:26] - Guest Interview with Dr. Amelie Medley [23:05] - Final Thoughts MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  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/  Just Jenn - Season 02 Episode 12 - How to Make Confident Decision about Undergoing Surgery https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/how-to-make-confident-decisions-about  Just Jenn - Season 01 - Episode 03 - The Symptoms You Shouoldn’t Ignore - One Woman’s Story  https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-symptom-you-shouldnt-ignore-one  Hancock Health Video - A Day in the Life of Surgical Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK6SP1o4IdI  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

  5. Aug 18

    Breastfeeding and Returning to Work

    Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were.  It was how connected they all were. As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Season 2 Topic Recap - The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry - The Chaos of Summer - Tips for Speaking Up MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/  Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real  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

    Breastfeeding and Returning to Work

  6. Aug 11

    Donor Milk 101 with The Milk Bank

    Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were.  It was how connected they all were. As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Season 2 Topic Recap - The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry - The Chaos of Summer - Tips for Speaking Up MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/  Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real  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

    Donor Milk 101 with The Milk Bank

  7. Aug 4

    LIVE with the City Moms: Motherhood, Mental Health & Carrying It All

    Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were.  It was how connected they all were. As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Season 2 Topic Recap - The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry - The Chaos of Summer - Tips for Speaking Up MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/  Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real  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

    LIVE with the City Moms: Motherhood, Mental Health & Carrying It All

  8. Jul 28

    The Power of Conversation and Community

    Okay, here we are. The end of Season 2. We’ve covered a lot this season, and what struck me wasn't how different these conversations were.  It was how connected they all were. As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - Season 2 Topic Recap - The Invisible Backpack and Burdens Women Carry - The Chaos of Summer - Tips for Speaking Up MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES  Just Jenn Season 2: Catch-up on episodes and resources from Just Jenn https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/  Episode 02 - The Mental Load is Real - Learn all about the invisible backpack https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-mental-load-is-real  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

    The Power of Conversation and Community
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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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