Women's Digital Health

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• Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy Risks and Benefits 04.05.2026 24λ

  Send us Fan Mail Dr. Brandi Sinkfield: So in your experience, what do you think is the biggest misconception about hormone replacement therapy? Dr. Leah Millheiser: That hormones will kill you. I mean, this is honestly the word out on the street about hormones. Continuing our multi-episode series on perimenopause, menopause care, and sexual wellness, this episode features a discussion about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), addressing common misconceptions and exploring the evolving understa...
• Early Signs of Perimenopause: Why Your Body May Feel Different Even When Your Labs Are Normal 16.03.2026 25λ

  Send us Fan Mail Many women begin noticing changes in their late 30s and early 40s—trouble sleeping, mood shifts, weight gain, or feeling more anxious than usual. Yet when they seek medical care, their lab tests often come back completely normal. In this episode, Dr. Brandi Sinkfield speaks with menopause specialist Dr. Leah Millheiser about the early stages of the menopause transition and why perimenopause is often overlooked in clinical care. Dr. Millheiser explains why hormone levels fluct...
• Surgical Menopause and Hormone Therapy: Golda Arthur’s Story of Genetic Risk and Recovery 19.05.2025 25λ

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when your body forces you into menopause before you're ready? In this episode of the Women’s Digital Health Podcast, journalist and podcast creator Golda Arthur shares her deeply personal story of navigating genetic cancer risk, surgical menopause, and the emotional fallout that followed. When her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Golda discovered she carried a rare gene mutation—RAD51C—that increased her own risk. After years of fear and hesitation, she ...
• Understanding Perimenopause: Hormone Therapy, Symptom Tracking, and the Power of FemTech 15.04.2025 23λ

  Send us Fan Mail This season, we're discussing perimenopause and how technology intersects with this often overlooked phase of life. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Heidi Davis. She's the CEO and co-founder of Peri, a groundbreaking wearable device designed to help women track their symptoms and gain objective data to discuss with healthcare providers. With a global perspective and background in nutrition and molecular medicine, Heidi is at the forefront of a movement that...
• Navigating Perimenopause: Personal Stories and Digital Health Solutions 10.03.2025 20λ

  Send us Fan Mail This season, we're talking about perimenopause and how technology intersects with this important phase of life. I’ll be sharing my personal experiences, discussing the current technological landscape, and providing insights from my new book, Hormone Harmony, along with a companion Digital Health guide. Many women, including myself, are navigating perimenopause without adequate preparation or information. We can discuss symptoms among friends, but there’s a lack of forma...
• From Surgery to Recovery: How AI is Enhancing Anesthesia & Postoperative Care 17.02.2025 24λ

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Women's Digital Health Podcast! In this bonus episode, I’m diving into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming anesthesia and postoperative care. First, I explain the essential roles of anesthesiologists, which go beyond just putting patients to sleep. Next, I introduce some key vocabulary terms related to AI in anesthesia. Then, we explore how AI is actively assisting anesthesiologists in real-time scenarios during surgery. Finally, I addre...
• From Apps to AI: Key Takeaways from Season Two of Women's Digital Health 20.09.2024 29λ

  Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of Season Two of the Women's Digital Health Podcast, I wanted to guide you through our mental health and technology journey. This season has focused on how technology can support mental health, especially in light of the current mental health crisis highlighted by the American Psychological Association. We’ve packed this season with valuable content aimed at being a resource for our community and discussed the scarcity of mental health professionals. Te...
• Healing Through Technology: Reverend Sonia Russell on Blackfullness and the Power of Mindfulness 22.07.2024 36λ

  Send us Fan Mail I had the pleasure of speaking with Reverend Sonia Russell, the CEO behind the Blackfullness mental health app. We delved into her journey, discussing how she overcame personal challenges when she discovered mindfulness. Sonia shared insights into the app's features, which aims to support Black individuals in managing stress and promoting mindfulness through breathing techniques. The app was developed with a grant from the National Institutes of Health and focuses on making ...
• Leveraging Technology to Bridge the Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health Care with Dr. Dhami 01.07.2024 41λ

  Send us Fan Mail This episode contains depictions of suicide and infanticide that you may find disturbing. Did you know that 20% of pregnant women experience emotional or mood disorders? And while we don't always want to talk about it, suicide during the perinatal period is a leading cause of death in women. My guest today is Dr. Dhami, a specialist in perinatal mental health. She shares valuable insights and resources for women facing perinatal mental health conditions and highlights...
• Integrating Technology and Coaching for Mental Wellness with LaShonda Walker 15.06.2024 39λ

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to tell yourself a different story about your past? A story that embraces challenges, restores joy, and stops you from reliving past trauma over and over again. My guest today is LaShonda Walker, the founder of A New Life Story Coaching Service. Despite checking all the societal boxes of success, LaShonda found herself exhausted and unfulfilled. Her turning point came during the pandemic, which led her to embrace the Adult Chair Model and eventually beco...
• Overcoming Burnout: Exploring Non-Invasive Brain Technologies for Mental Health 01.06.2024 18λ

  Send us Fan Mail If you're feeling burnt out, did you know that non-invasive brain technologies can make a big difference in your life? By delivering microcurrents to the brain through the vagus nerve, this innovative approach can address various mental health conditions without the need for invasive procedures. We look into the world of non-invasive brain technologies, which entails delivering low-level electrical currents to targeted areas of the brain. These technologies have the potentia...
• Exploring AI's in Impact on Mental Health: Bias, Data Privacy, and Women's Health 01.05.2024 27λ

  Send us Fan Mail For the last part of our series aimed at demystifying AI’s role in mental health, we delve deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on women seeking mental health resources. In this episode, we discuss bias in AI, the recent Change Healthcare data breach, and how to protect yourself in the digital health landscape. If we define bias as leaning towards one outcome over others, it's obvious that, when it comes to AI, it can lead to flawed algorithms and bad decisions. S...
• Unveiling the Users of Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Who Benefits? 01.04.2024 17λ

  Send us Fan Mail The benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in providing personalized care and enhancing the mental health experience for users and professionals are clear. From personalized treatment plans based on data analysis to chatbots offering convenient and affordable support, AI is revolutionizing the mental health landscape. However, the episode also addresses challenges in digital therapeutics and the need for more mental health professionals to embrace these technologies. We a...
• Exploring Artificial Intelligence's Role in Mental Health Through Language Models 15.03.2024 17λ

  Send us Fan Mail If you're curious about how AI is revolutionizing mental health support, one of the big hurdles is learning the language! Terms like Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Models (NLMs), chatbots, and Chat GPT all get thrown into the mix. But what do they mean? And how do they relate to your own mental health journey? In the first part of a three-part series aimed at demystifying AI's role in mental health, we focus on the essential vocabulary needed to navigate...
• Unlock Your Best Tele-mental Health Experience- 7 Tips for Successful Virtual Care in 2024 01.03.2024 24λ

  Send us Fan Mail If you've decided that 2024 is the year that you're going to start paying more attention to your mental health, there are so many benefits that telemental health can offer. Telemental health is the use of telecommunications or videoconferencing technology to provide mental health services. It is sometimes referred to as telepsychiatry or telepsychology. In this episode. I delve into the world of telemental health, exploring its benefits and sharing practical tips to ensure...
• Navigating Digital Mental Health: Digital Apps, Digital Therapeutics and Resources 15.02.2024 29λ

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of the Women's Digital Health podcast! Today, I want to discuss the connection between mental health and overall well-being and the urgent need for more mental health tools and resources. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 90% of respondents believe that the United States is in a mental health crisis. Therefore, understanding the connection between mental health and overall health and exploring digital mental health apps a...
• Countdown to Clarity: Breaking Down the Top 10 Myths in Women's Tech & Health 15.11.2023 39λ

  Send us Fan Mail For the final episode of the first season of the podcast, I wanted to dispel some myths about Women's Digital Health and Femtech in general. I wanted to do this because I think that some of these myths come from a desire to lessen women's concerns about technology. Throughout this series, I've tried to show you the many benefits that can come from adopting digital technology as a way to learn about and manage your health, alongside professional medical advice. So in this e...
• Innovations in Digital Healthcare and Reproductive Wellness with Dr. Lynae Brayboy 15.10.2023 45λ

  Send us Fan Mail My guest today is somebody who operates at the very forefront of women's digital health. Dr. Lynae Brayboy, MD is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, obstetrics, and gynecology. She graduated from the Lewis Katz Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2007, following which she worked as a Resident at the Abington Hospital Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. In 2020, she became Chief Medical Officer for Clue, a period-tracking app, a...
• Interview with Adrianna Hopkins: Uterine Fibroids, Advocacy, and Uncovering the Missing Lessons in Sexual Education 04.09.2023 49λ

  Send us Fan Mail Adrianna Hopkins is an award-winning storyteller, professor, moderator, and host. She is also committed to breaking the wall of silence about fibroids. Fibroids are muscular growths that develop within the uterine wall. Although they are often non-cancerous, they can exist as solitary tumors or manifest in multiple masses within the uterus. These growths vary in size, ranging from as small as an apple seed to as large as a grapefruit. Research says that 90% of Black and 70%...
• Artificial Intelligence in Women's Health 15.08.2023 28λ

  Send us Fan Mail Artificial Intelligence can trigger all kinds of scary thoughts, mostly the killer androids and evil computers from the movies. And the frightening pace that this technology is developing? It comes to something when the people behind AI are calling for developers to slow down. So if you saw this episode title and were concerned about the role AI could play in women's health, I'm here to put your mind at ease! In this episode, I describe what Artificial Intelligence is and h...