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Speaking of Women"s Health

The Speaking of Women"s Health Podcast is excited to bring you credible women"s health information from host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker. Dr. Thacker will interview guest clinicians discussing relevant women"s health topics and the latest news and tips.Please consider supporting Speaking of Women"s Health with a monetary donation to help us continue to provide free women"s health content. Thank you!

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45:09

Menopause and hormone therapy care after breast cancer

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2026/10/07

Send us Fan Mail You can survive breast cancer and still feel like you’re losing your body to menopause and you shouldn’t have to choose between safety and quality of life. October may be breast cancer awareness month, but the questions we tackle here matter in every season: What happens when estrogen deprivation becomes the “collateral damage” of treatment, and why are so many survivors told to simply endure hot flashes, painful sex, recurrent UTIs, bone loss, and fear? We’re joined by Dr. ...

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58:47

Estrogen and osteoarthritis: Protect your joints,...

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2026/09/30

Send us Fan Mail September is Pain Awareness Month. One in five adults live in chronic pain worldwide. Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain. But sometimes it is not the knee at all, but weak glutes, stiff hips, poor footwear, or hours of sitting that change your mechanics until your joints start protesting. From the Sunflower House, Dr. Thacker digs into osteoarthritis and the everyday patterns that push joint pain from “annoying” to life-limiting, especially for midlife and post...

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26:50

Treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause can...

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail Vaginal dryness, painful sex, burning and nonstop irritation get brushed off as “normal aging” far too often and the bladder fallout is even easier to miss. We’re talking about genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), a hormone deficiency problem that can affect the vulva, vagina, urethra and bladder, driving overactive bladder symptoms and recurrent UTIs. When GSM is treated, it not only improves comfort and intimacy, it protects urinary health and quality of life. We foc...

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37:07

Dementia prevention basics

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2026/09/16

Send us Fan Mail Dementia is one of the most feared diagnoses in aging, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sounds the alarm on a reality many women never hear clearly: by advanced age, dementia becomes incredibly common, yet a large part of risk is shaped by choices we can start making now. The goal is not perfection or panic. It’s building a prevention plan that protects your brain, your independence and your health span.&nb...

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46:13

A clear guide to abnormal uterine bleeding evaluation...

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2026/09/09

Send us Fan Mail Bleeding that feels “off” is easy to downplay until it derails your life or shows up after menopause. We revisit our conversation with women’s health nurse practitioner Kelsey Kennedy and layer in what’s changed since then, including newer ACOG guidance that supports a more proactive approach to postmenopausal bleeding. The key message is simple: a reassuring pelvic ultrasound alone is not always enough, because high grade endometrial cancer can occur even with a thin lining....

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34:18

How to reach healthy vitamin D levels safely

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2026/09/02

Send us Fan Mail You get your vitamin D results back and the report screams “HIGH” in red. Do you actually need to panic, or do you need context? Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker walks through why vitamin D is often misunderstood, how age, latitude, indoor life, and sunscreen change what your skin can make, and why “normal” lab ranges don’t always match what we’re aiming for in real preventive care. She connects vitamin D3 to women’s health in a practical way: ...

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40:45

A practical back-to-school checklist for students of...

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2026/08/26

Send us Fan Mail Back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start and a stress test at the same time. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Dr. Holly Thacker talks through how to make the transition smoother for every age, from kindergartners riding the bus for the first time to teens facing new pressure, and even students leaving home for college. Her goal is simple: help you build routines that make mornings calmer, kids healthier, and learning easier. Then she goes deeper into the tou...

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24:49

Fiber maxing—Is it good for your gut?

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2026/08/19

Send us Fan Mail Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker talks about how your microbiome connects to metabolism, blood sugar stability, satiety, and long-term disease risk. That context matters when you hear the viral phrase “fiber maxing.” Done right, increasing dietary fiber can support steadier energy, healthier cholesterol patterns, improved regularity, and better weight management, especially when your carbohydrates come from whole foods with a lower glycemic impact. Dr...

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42:37

Why PCOS got renamed to PMOS and what that means

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2026/08/12

Send us Fan Mail PCOS has been a familiar label for decades, but the name may have been steering patients and clinicians toward the wrong center of gravity. SWH Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Ula Abed to unpack the new term PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, and why it better captures what so many people actually struggle with: insulin resistance, weight gain, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, and long-term cardiovascular risk, alongside cy...

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22:56

Summer skin and hair protection that actually works

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2026/08/05

Send us Fan Mail Sun damage is sneaky: it can happen on a bright beach day, on a cloudy afternoon, and even during your drive with the windows up. This episode is originally from Season 1 and has so many great tips for the summer time that we are bringing it back to you in Season 4! From the Sunflower House, Dr. Holly Thacker shares a clear, practical guide to summer skincare and sunscreen that goes beyond the SPF number so you can protect your skin, eyes, and overall health. She break...

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55:04

Your foot pain is telling you something and here is...

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2026/07/29

Send us Fan Mail That first painful step in the morning is not your imagination and it is not something you should just “push through.” We dig into plantar fasciitis, why heel pain can feel like you are stepping on broken glass, and what actually helps: supportive shoes, orthotics and gel pads, smart activity changes, and specific plantar fascia and calf stretches you can do at home. We also talk about the frustrating truth behind tendons and fascia: these tissues have slow turnover and limit...

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57:09

You are not too old for menopause treatment

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2026/07/22

Send us Fan Mail A single birthday should not erase your options for menopause care, yet many women hear a flat “no” the moment they turn 65. We challenge that reflex with evidence, clinical nuance, and practical guidance on how hormone therapy after age 65 can still fit into real life, especially when symptoms, bone health, and genitourinary syndrome of menopause are still in the picture. We walk through a blockbuster Medicare claims analysis of 10.9 million U.S. women over 65 tracked...

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29:41

How to avoid the parasite Cryptosporidiosis and the...

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2026/07/15

Send us Fan Mail Explosive watery diarrhea is not just “something you ate” and during a national outbreak, it’s worth knowing the real culprit. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker walks you through cryptosporidiosis, a waterborne and foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium that can hit hard, spread quietly, and ruin a summer week fast. She gets practical about what works and what doesn’t. Vinegar rinses and baking soda washes can help remove dirt and so...

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34:52

The truth about peptides for weight loss and recovery

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2026/07/08

Send us Fan Mail Peptides are suddenly the hottest word in weight loss clinics, gyms, and wellness circles, but most people are hearing the hype without the definitions, the evidence, or the safety guardrails. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Holly Thacker, MD sits down with Layth Tumah, MD, a Cleveland Clinic physician board certified in family medicine, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, and trained in functional medicine, to explain what peptides actually are: short chains of ami...

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49:53

A July 4th reset for metabolism and weight loss

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2026/07/01

Send us Fan Mail Freedom is not just a political idea, it’s also the ability to move through your day with energy, confidence, and choices that are not dictated by symptoms or chronic disease. We connect America’s 250th anniversary theme of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” to a very current women’s health reality: the obesity epidemic and the frustration many midlife women feel when weight changes collide with hot flashes, sleep loss, and brain fog. We break down common myths ar...

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28:45

Reduce Pelvic Pain Without More Suffering

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2026/06/24

Send us Fan Mail Pelvic pain can steal your attention, your sleep, your relationships, and your confidence, especially when you keep hearing “everything looks normal.” Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sits down with minimally invasive surgeon and chronic pelvic pain expert Ashley Gubbels, MD to talk about what’s often missed: pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic neuropathies, and a nervous system that can get stuck in protective overdrive. They discuss the basics of find...

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32:20

Alpha-gal alert: Summer safety tips with a deep dive...

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2026/06/17

Send us Fan Mail One tiny tick can change what you can safely eat for years, and sometimes the reaction doesn’t show up until hours after dinner. From the Speaking of Women's Health Sunflower House, host Dr. Holly Thacker walks through summer health essentials, then goes deep on tick-borne illness and the fast-growing concern of alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that can follow a bite from the lone star tick and other species. She covers the practical stuff first: hydration and heat saf...

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29:55

Chronic Pelvic Pain Is A Nervous System Problem As...

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2026/06/10

Send us Fan Mail Pain that lingers for months doesn’t deserve a shrug or a “you’re still healing.” Chronic pelvic pain can be life-altering, and the hardest part for many people is not just the symptoms, but the confusion, the misdiagnoses, and the feeling of being bounced from office to office without anyone putting the full puzzle together. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sits down with Ashley Gubbels, MD, a board-certified OB-GYN and internationally recognized ex...

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Pelvic Floor Therapy Starts With The Right Diagnosis

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2026/06/03

Send us Fan Mail A torn ACL can change a teenager’s life in a single play, and it can echo decades later as arthritis and knee replacements. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker sits down with physical therapist Vince Whalen to talk about why ACL tears hit female athletes so often, why many happen without contact, and how a simple prevention approach can make a measurable difference. Vince breaks down the FIFA Plus routine and the mechanics that matter most: hip control, ...

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43:43

Why estradiol patches are in short supply and what to do

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2026/05/27

Send us Fan Mail Estradiol patches on backorder, progesterone capsules hard to find, and a lot of anxious scrolling in between. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast host Dr. Holly Thacker recorded this because the hormone therapy supply chain is colliding with a surge in demand, and too many women are getting stuck without a plan. She walks through what’s actually driving the patch shortage, how WHI-era fear still shows up in exam rooms, and why “everyone needs a patch” is just as misleading as...

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