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The Gynarchy with Dr. Kirti Patel

Kirti Patel, MD

Welcome to The Gynarchy, a podcast where women"s health and feminism intersect. Hosted by Dr. Kirti Patel, a board-certified ob/gyn with over 25 years of experience, this podcast dives deep into the topics that matter most to women.From the realities of childbirth and menopause to cultural trends and global women’s issues, we cover it all. This isn"t just another health podcast—it"s a space where we acknowledge the barriers women face in a patriarchal world and challenge the status quo. Expect

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Episode 36: Fitness Basics with Laurel Beversdorf and...

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court and strength and conditioning coach Laurel Beversdorf of Movement Logic about the fundamentals of exercise for women. We cover how to start exercising safely, why cardiovascular and strength training is critical for health, and how to evaluate online fitness advice without feeling overwhelmed. Sarah and Laurel break down practical strategies for building cardiovascular fitness, strength, ...

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Episode 35: Money Matters with Julie Praline

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with financial consultant and coach Julie Praline aka “The Wealth Visionnaire” on Instagram, about women, wealth, and financial empowerment. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and investment management, Julie shares practical strategies to help women build confidence with money, invest wisely, and create financial freedom — or what we like to call “work optional” power. We discuss why women often avoid finan...

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Episode 34: Gut Health with Kaveh Hoda, MD

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2026/03/09

Send a text In this episode of The Gynarchy Podcast, we talk with gastroenterologist and host of the House of Pod podcast, Dr. Kaveh Hoda, aka “fiber zaddy”, about gut health, the microbiome, and how to have a healthy digestive system without a fear of food. We cover practical strategies for improving gut health, common GI issues, and why certain trendy tests and detoxes may not be worth your time. Dr. Hoda explains what makes a gut healthy, why fiber is essential, and how diet shapes the mic...

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Episode 33: The New Rules for Women’s Health with...

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2026/02/23

Send a text Welcome to Season 4 of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with award-winning health journalist and author Meghan Rabbitt about how women can better understand, advocate for, and take charge of their health. In Episode 33: The New Rules for Women’s Health, Meghan draws from her decades of experience covering women’s health and her new book, The New Rules of Women’s Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age, to discuss why women have been historically overlooked in medical ...

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Episode 32: Healthy Relationships with Holly Wood, PhD

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2025/12/08

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with licensed marriage and family therapist, and AASECT certified sex therapist, Dr. Holly Wood about healthy romantic relationships. In”Episode 32: Healthy Relationships”, Dr. Wood shares her expertise in relationships, sexual wellness, and trauma recovery and discusses what makes a relationship truly healthy, particularly focusing on safety, communication, having boundaries, and intimacy. Here are some of...

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Episode 31: Sexual Harassment with Arghavan Salles,...

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2025/11/24

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Arghavan Salles, a surgeon, researcher, and national leader in diversity, inclusion, and equity, on the topic of sexual harassment In “Episode 31: Sexual Harassment”, Dr. Salles brings her unique perspective having studied gender bias and stereotypes during her surgical training and also as an NIH-funded researcher to discuss how sexual harassment contributes to gender inequity in medicine, a...

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Episode 30: Egg Freezing with Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD

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2025/11/10

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with ob/gyn, fertility specialist, and host of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, about the growing trend of egg freezing as a fertility preservation option. In “Episode 30: Egg Freezing”, Dr. Eyvazzadeh explains what egg freezing is and how it works, while also debunking some common myths and misconceptions. We also examine the narratives around women’s fertility, including societal ...

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Episode 29: Perimenopause with Jila Meyer, MD

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2025/10/27

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with a board-certified ob/gyn, menopause specialist, and longevity medicine doctor, Dr. Jila Senemar, about a very confusing time of life: perimenopause. In “Episode 29: Perimenopause”, we discuss what this transition period to menopause looks like, symptoms associated with it, other medical risks and concerns during this time, and introduce some treatment approaches. Here are some topics we discuss: Defini...

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Episode 28: All About Birth Control with Shieva...

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2025/10/13

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an ob/gyn with over 25 years of experience and co-creator of a Tribe Called V (a virtual platform for education on all things women’s health), about an essential topic: birth control. In “Episode 28: All About Birth Control”, we touch upon the many birth control options available, how they work, some of the pros and cons, and we dispel some common myths and misconceptions out there...

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Episode 27: Pain with Sex with Sadaf Lodhi, MD

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2025/09/29

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with board-certified ob/gyn, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, and host of the Muslim Sex Podcast, Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, about a common, but often overlooked condition: pain with sex, aka dyspareunia. In “Episode 27: Pain with Sex”, we discuss the shame and stigma that surrounds this condition, often leading women to struggle in ...

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Episode 26: Healthy Sleep with Angela Holliday-Bell, MD

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2025/09/15

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, a board certified physician, certified clinical sleep specialist, author of the book Sleeping on the Job, and founder of The Solution is Sleep, about the importance of healthy sleep for women. In “Episode 26: Healthy Sleep”, we discuss the gender sleep gap, why women are struggling more with getting healthy sleep, and the risks of chronic sleep deprivation. Dr. Holliday-Bell a...

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Episode 25: Resist with Sammy Kanter

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2025/09/01

Send us a text Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Sammy Kanter, founder, chief media strategist, content creator, & a new media producer at Girl and the Gov, a politics-focused communications platform, about how we as everyday citizens can politically resist rising authoritarianism in the US. In “Episode 25: Resist”, we discuss how overwhelming and intimidating it can be to follow politics in our current situation and how tempting it can be ...

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Episode 24: Real Facts About the HPV Vaccine with...

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2025/06/23

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with ob/gyn and past president of the Canadian Colposcopy Society, Amanda Selk, MD, to share some facts and debunk myths about the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. In “Episode 24: Real Facts About the HPV Vaccine”, Dr. Selk joins me to demystify the HPV vaccine and talk about what it is, why it’s important, its risks and benefits, and why it matters for everyone, not just girls. Here are some topics we ...

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Episode 23: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) with...

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2025/06/09

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with endocrinologist and obesity and culinary medicine specialist Dr. Disha Narang about a common but misunderstood medical condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). In “Episode 23: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome”, Dr. Narang joins me to explain what PCOS is, how it’s diagnosed, the variety of symptoms it can cause, and approaches to treatment. Here are some topics we discuss: What is ...

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Episode 22: Working With a Doula with HeHe Stewart

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2025/05/19

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with HeHe Stewart, an experienced doula, founder of the Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge service, creator of The Birth Lounge childbirth education program, and host of The Birth Lounge Podcast about her work as a doula. In “Episode 22: Working with a Doula”, we demystify the role of doulas in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period and explore how doulas provide emotional, physical, and edu...

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Episode 21: The Ob/Gyn Doctor Shortage with Neel...

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2025/05/05

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking with Dr. Neel Shah, an ob/gyn, Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, visiting scientist at Harvard Medical School, and advisory board member of the National Institutes of Health, Office of Women’s Health Research, about the ob/gyn doctor shortage in the US. In “Episode 21: The Ob/Gyn Doctor Shortage”, we discuss a growing crisis in women’s healthcare - the severe shortage of ob/gyns. With rising bur...

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Episode 20: Shattering Glass Walls with Amy Diehl, PhD

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking with information technology leader, gender equity researcher, and co-author Amy Diehl, PhD about her book Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back. In “Episode 20: Shattering Glass Walls” we discuss the structural and cultural barriers that hinder women’s success in the workplace, despite decades of progress we have made. Dr. Diehl names the problematic beha...

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Episode 19: The Fashion Industry: the Good, the Bad,...

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2025/04/07

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to award-winning fashion stylist, lifestyle blogger, and podcaster Tara West about the positives and negatives of the fashion industry. In “Episode 19: The Fashion Industry: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” we discuss the powerful force that is the fashion industry and how it shapes culture, identity, and even politics. We discuss its dark side, including environmental dangers, exploitation of labor,...

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Episode 18: Women: Society’s Safety Net with Jessica...

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2025/03/17

Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to sociology professor, award-winning teacher, expert on families, school, and inequalities, and author, Jessica Calarco, about her book Holding it Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net. In “Episode 18: Women: Society’s Safety Net”, Dr. Calarco offers insights from her groundbreaking research on how women’s labor is undervalued, often taken for granted, and routinely left unpaid. We discuss societal...

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Episode 17: Global Women’s Voices: Afghanistan with...

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2025/03/03

Welcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I am speaking to Afghan women’s rights activist and writer Mina Sharif about the dire situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. In “Episode 17: Global Women’s Voices: Afghanistan”, Mina brings her background, experience, and insights as an Afghan woman, volunteer, and advocate to share about the culture and life of women in Afghanistan, discuss the current challenges, and what we as global citizens and women's rights activist...

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