Female Health

Empowering Women to Navigate Perimenopause with Confidence

 
Alyx Coble-Frakes, CEO and Founder of The Agenda., a health app revolutionizing how women understand and navigate hormonal changes to improve their well-being and productivity joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Alyx Coble-Frakes discuss the following:
What are the most common early signs of perimenopause, and how can women recognize them?
How does understanding hormonal changes during peri-menopause empower women to improve their health and well-being?
What lifestyle changes can women implement to alleviate perimenopausal symptoms?
Can you explain the connection between stress and hormonal imbalances during perimenopause?
What role does tracking your cycle and symptoms play in managing peri-menopause effectively?
Tip: Remember, perimenopause is a transition, not a permanent state. Tracking your symptoms and patterns empowers you to make informed health decisions and advocate for the care you deserve.
Alyx Coble-Frakes is the CEO and Founder of The Agenda, a groundbreaking app designed to empower women by helping them understand and optimize their lives around their menstrual cycles and hormonal health.
With a background as a health coach and entrepreneur, Alyx has dedicated her career to creating solutions for the often-overlooked challenges women face, including perimenopause. The Agenda combines science, technology, and lived experiences to provide actionable insights for women, offering them greater control and clarity over their health.
Alyx has been featured on national TV, podcasts, and in magazines, showcasing her expertise in female hormonal health and her mission to change the narrative around women’s health.
Website: https://www.theagendaperiod.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAgendaPeriodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theagendaperiodLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyx-coble-frakes
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Breast Implant Illness: Treatment and Restoration with Dr. Scott Spiro

 
Dr. Scott Spiro, a board-certified plastic surgeon with nearly 30 years of expertise in advanced cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries with a private practice based in West Orange, New Jersey joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Dr. Spiro is here to discuss managing complex cases, including those related to breast implant illness. Dr. Spiro brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique approach to treating this condition, emphasizing the importance of thorough and individualized care for each patient. His innovative techniques, such as the total capsulectomy and non-implant auto augmentation, have set him apart in the field, providing patients with options that aim for both health improvement and aesthetic restoration. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Scott Spiro discuss the following:
How common is breast implant illness?
What are the first signs of breast implant illness?
What are potential symptoms of breast implant illness?
What are the treatments for breast implant illness?
Can you discuss in further detail the bacteria that are being cultured?
A lot is being said in social media about "en bloc removal" for these patients. Can you explain the different types of implant scar removal procedures?
What can one expect after total capsulectomy and removal of the implants?
You mention this non-implant auto-augmentation with dermo glandular flaps. This is a surgery and creative technique you have become known for. Can you elaborate on it?
You mention fat transfer or fat grafting. Is fat grafting or fat transfer a treatment options for patients who have undergone implant removal?
What type of surgeon should be doing this operation?
Dr. Scott Spiro is a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Known for his innovative techniques in breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial aesthetics, including deep plane facelifts and neck lifts, Dr. Spiro has garnered multiple “Top Doctor” awards.
Dr. Spiro's innovations have garnered national recognition for his specific type of deep plane facelift known and dual plane deep plane or bilaminar face and neck lift, his thorough treatment for Breast Implant Illness including en bloc capsulectomy with reconstruction, and his dermo-glandular flap non-implant auto-augmentation breast lifts. His is uniquely qualified to obtain these outstanding results in part to his extensive background as an artist, which deeply influences his surgical approach. He is sought after by patients from around the world including 17 countries and 24 states and was the only non-professional artist to receive a prestigious commission to paint a mural for Miami Art Week in 2018.
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Spiro practices in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr Spiro recently received the Faculty Teacher of the Year award from the Rutgers University Plastic Surgery Department and RWJ Barnabas Health as voted unanimously by the plastic surgery residents. Dr. Spiro is a "Surgeon by Trade, Artist at Heart."
Website: https://drspiro.com  Podcast Topic: https://drspiro.com/breast/total-capsulectomy-explant-en-bloc
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiroplasticsurgery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiroPlasticSurgery 
LOCATION & CONTACT DETAILS Spiro Plastic Surgery | Dr. Scott Spiro 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 510 West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 736-5907
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The future of healthtech and how it is transforming the way we handle healthcare

 
Amy Beckley, CEO of Proov that offers a suite of diagnostics to provide fertility insights throughout the entire menstrual cycle joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Amy Beckley discuss the following:
How is your company leveraging health-tech innovations to address the unique health challenges faced by women going through perimenopause and menopause?
What role do you see technology playing in improving the early diagnosis and management of perimenopause symptoms? Are there specific technological advancements that you believe will be game-changers in this area?
What do you think the future of at-home health solutions will entail?
Why are people turning to at-home health solutions? What need does your company address?
What are the biggest challenges you've encountered in developing health-tech products specifically for menopause management, and how has your company addressed these challenges?
Proov offers a suite of diagnostics to provide fertility insights throughout the entire menstrual cycle.
When paired with the free Proov Insight app, Proov's easy, at-home urine tests provide a science-backed fertility coach right in your hand. First, a woman can measure all of the menstrual hormones daily with Proov tests, then snap a photo of each test within the Insight app. Then, a woman can follow the in-app prompts throughout her cycle to understand ovulation status, get daily insights and an Ovulation Insights score. Finally, the app generates a personalized action plan to maximize her wellness or develop a fertility strategy.
Proov was founded by Amy Beckley, Ph.D, the "infertile scientist," after three years of infertility and seven miscarriages. Amy applied her own science expertise to uncover a problem with ovulation quality. With help from her doctor and progesterone support, Amy was able to get pregnant with her daughter.
Proov is a venture capital backed company and the leader in understanding hormone health on the basis of tracking pregnanediol glucuronide (PdG), a metabolite of progesterone.
Website: https://proovtest.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proovtest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/proovtest Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/proovtest 
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Reconnect Body, Mind, and Soul: Dr. Tabatha Barber’s Holistic Method

 
Dr. Tabatha Barber, the international best-selling author of Fast to Faith, the Owner & Medical Director of Her Higher Health, and the Founder of the Gutsy Gyn Supplement line joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Tabatha Barber discuss the following:
Is it safe for women to fast?
Why is it important to choose nutrient-rich whole foods during your eating window for successful intermittent fasting?
Why is fasting the quickest, most powerful way to kill our cravings?
Why do women face hormone imbalance and weight gain during (peri)menopause?
Discuss how fasting isn’t a fad diet.
Dr. Tabatha Barber is a triple-board-certified physician, specializing in hormones,weight loss, and gut health for women over 40. She and her team help women look and feel 10 years younger by integrating fasting, faith, and functional (peri)menopause support through her nationwide virtual medical practice, Her Higher Health.
With almost 20 years of experience, Dr. Tabatha’s approach integrates conventional and holistic practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of women’s health issues. Her international best-selling book, Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening, and initiatives like her podcast and Gutsy Gyn™ supplement line, reflect her dedication to sharing holistic insights into gut health, hormone balance, and holistic healing.
Dr. Tabatha’s mission goes beyond conventional medicine; it’s about empowering women to reclaim control over their health and well-being. Through her practice and advocacy, she illuminates a path to healing and wholeness, inspiring women to embrace their inner strength and live their best lives.
Website: https://drtabatha.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabatha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegutsygynecologist Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtabatha 
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Everyday Wild Mothering: Accessing the Energy Medicine in Your Feminine Center

 
Tami Lynn Kent the Founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™ & author of her latest book, Wild Mothering: Finding Power, Spirit, and Joy in Birth and a Creative Motherhood, a newly updated edition of her classic, Mothering from Your Center joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and the Female Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Tami Lynn Kent discuss the following:
What inspired this book?
What does Wild Mothering mean to you?
What is your perspective on women’s health care & are there gaps in this care?
What is women’s health physical therapy and what does it offer for women?
In this book you share information about the energetics of birth—what is this & how can mothers access it?
You reference the “joy in a creative motherhood”—what does this mean especially given the pressures on parents today? 
Tami Lynn Kent is a women’s health physical therapist and the founder of Holistic Pelvic Care™ where she utilizes her ability to read energetic patterns of the body. Kent maintains a private practice and an international training program in Portland, Oregon. She has authored three previous books. Her latest, Wild Mothering: Finding Power, Spirit, and Joy in Birth and a Creative Motherhood (Atria Books, May 7, 2024), is a newly updated edition of her classic, Mothering from Your Center.
Website: https://www.wildfeminine.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildFeminineLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-lynn-kentInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamilynnkent
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr. Melanie Carminati

 
Dr. Melanie Carminati, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Inspira Physical Therapy & Pilates in Park Slope, Brooklyn joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Physical Therapy Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Melanie Carminati discuss the following:
What is pelvic floor PT?
Who can this help?
Why is pelvic floor health important - especially this month?
What are you doing to spread the knowledge about this?
How can people find out more?
Dr. Melanie Carminati is a highly specialized and holistic physical therapist who founded Inspira Physical Therapy in 2018. Her primary goal is to provide exceptional one-to-one care in complex Orthopedics and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, with a holistic approach that integrates osteopathic manual therapy techniques and Pilates. With over 10 years of clinical experience, Dr. Carminati believes in a comprehensive and compassionate approach to therapy that yields the best results for her patients. For more on Dr. Carminati click here.
Website: https://brooklynphysicaltherapy.com
Social Media Links: Instagram: @inspiraphysicaltherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiraphysicaltherapyTikTok: @inspiraptpilates
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Postpartum specialist says its important to support new moms after childbirth

 
Carly Fleming an RN, BSN, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and Postpartum Care Specialist joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Female Health Channels. She is also the co-founder of Fourth Trimester Foundations that helps women through all that is needed after childbirth. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Carly Fleming discuss the following:
Spring is here and many say this is the Beloved Birth Season – so first Carly tell us about your background as a Postpartum Specialist?
What are some of the most surprising things moms face Postpartum and what are some of your suggestions?
Where can new moms or those supporting new moms go to find these items?
Why it is so important to support new moms after childbirth?
How important is it for moms having a spray like Dermoplast create one that specifically calls out Postpartum use?
Carly Fleming is a postpartum newborn nurse, breastfeeding specialist, mom of littles and co-founder of Fourth Trimester Foundations, LLP. This means she is all about all things postpartum and knows how to support moms because it’s not just her job, but her passion.
Through providing education and support during the pregnancy and fourth trimester, or those 12 weeks after baby is born, it can build a family foundation that lasts a lifetime. Carly works within her own business she co-founded, but also in a NJ hospital and birthing center.
Carly is working towards her IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant certification). When Carly isn’t caring for moms and babies, she is caring for her own babies, her 4 and 6 year old boys.
Websites: https://dermoplast.com | https://www.fourthtrimesterfoundations.com
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Devoted to women’s health, especially the difficulties surrounding menstruation

 
 
Kenia Andrade, Pharma Marketing Manager at IGC Pharma overseeing HOLIEF, a holistic women’s health brand from IGC Pharma and Dr. Juanita Arbelaez, Medical Researcher at IGC Pharma joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Kenia Andrade & Dr. Juanita Arbelaez discuss the following:
How did this brand HOLIEF come about? What inspired IGC Pharma, a biotech firm, to pursue this area of women’s health?
What are the most common daily issues facing women today?
What natural resources do you use for the HOLIEF brand of products?
What is the science behind the brand?
Why is sleep, mindfulness, fitness, and nutrition so important as well for overall women’s health? How is HOLIEF addressing these issues?
Why aren’t more women being vocal about period pain? Is the topic still “taboo?”
Why do you feel HOLIEF connects with its users? What is HOLIEF doing to empower “Positive Periods”? 
 
Kenia Andrade is the Women’s Wellness Specialist and IGC Pharma Marketing Manager. Kenia is responsible for developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns, leveraging her organizational skills and deep knowledge of marketing tactics. In her role, Kenia strives to make a positive impact within the pharma and wellness industry. With a passion for continuous learning, Kenia has pursued various certifications and completed courses from esteemed institutions such as Yale University, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Virginia. These certifications include Women in Leadership: Inspiring Positive Change, The Science of Well-Being, Creativity and Leadership with Anna Wintour. Passionate about women's wellness, Kenia has been actively involved with Holief, a natural, plant-based wellness brand dedicated to empowering women. She supports the brand's mission of prioritizing self-care and self-love through a comprehensive range of products. Kenia values inclusivity, building an authentic community, and promoting a holistic approach to wellness. She believes in the importance of quality, transparency, and sustainability, ensuring that Holief products meet the highest standards.
 
 
Dr. Juanita Arbelaez is an accomplished Clinical Research Physician with a strong background in medicine and a passion for advancing healthcare through scientific research. Currently serving as a Clinical Research Physician at IGC PHARMA, she is dedicated to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of investigational drugs through the design and oversight of clinical trials. Dr. Juanita has also gained valuable experience as a Medical Doctor at FALCK Group, Colombian Red Cross, and AXA Partners, where she provided comprehensive medical care to patients.
With a foundation in medicine from Fundación Santa Fe de Bogota, Dr. Juanita served as a Medical Intern in various specialties, including Pediatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Burn ICU, and Head and Neck Surgery. She further enriched her knowledge as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant in Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of the Andes.
Driven by a commitment to education and mentorship, Dr. Juanita served as the ANDAR Mentorship Team Leader, supporting students in overcoming challenges and achieving academic success. She holds a minor in Education, specialization in Epidemiology for Public Health Practice, certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association, and currently pursuing a Master’s in Epidemiology and Public Health.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Juanita effectively communicates with diverse patient populations. Her expertise in clinical research, combined with her compassionate approach to patient care, makes them a valuable asset in healthcare. Dr. Juanita's dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes continues to shape the future of healthcare.
Website: https://holief.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/Holiefhelp  Instagram: https://instagram.com/holiefhelps 
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The Benefits of Genetic Counseling during Pregnancy

 
Katie Sagaser, Director of Genetic Counseling at Juno Diagnostics, a women’s health company focused on improving equitable access to prenatal care joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Katie Sagaser discuss the following:
The company you work for, Juno Diagnostics, develops innovative solutions to improve access to health information, especially surrounding pregnancy. Can you tell us a little more about what the company does?
You’re the Director of Genetic Counseling at Juno Diagnostics. Tell us more about your role and what a genetic counselor does?
Why is genetic screening so important for pregnant women or parents trying to conceive?
We hear Juno Diagnostics will be launching the Juno Birch™ Fetal Gender Test soon. What does this test do?
Does Juno Diagnostics have any other products available?
Katie Sagaser, MS, LCGC, is the director of genetic counseling at Juno Diagnostics where she specializes in genetic testing and is devoted to advocating for equitable access to reproductive health services for all women.
Prior to joining JunoDx, she was an assistant professor of Gynecology & Obstetrics in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she worked as a reproductive genetic counselor for 6.5 years.
As a clinician, Katie provided comprehensive counseling to patients with a wide variety of prenatal and preconception genetics indications within the Johns Hopkins Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Center as well as within the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy. She is also a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the International Society of Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPD), and the Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG).
 
 
Website: https://junodx.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/junodiagnostics Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/katiesagaser  Instagram: https://instagram.com/junodiagnostics 

Plastic Free July with Organic and Plastic Free Natracare Founder Susie Hewson

 
 
Susie Hewson, the Founder and Developer of Natracare, the world’s first brand of organic & natural period products joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Susie Hewson discuss the following:
What makes Natracare different from other menstrual care brands on the market?
Why is plastic in menstrual care a problem?
What is the solution?
What are other simple ways to be more sustainable?
How can listeners learn more about Natracare’s mission and products?
Susie Hewson is a lifetime active environmentalist and disrupter, with respect for humanity and natural world. She’s an eco-warrior, a pioneer, and developed the world’s first brand of organic & natural period products in 1989. Natracare is organic, plastic free menstrual care and has disrupted the feminine care market by educating women on the importance of plastic free products and being the first brand of natural period products.
 
 
Website: https://www.natracare.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/natracare  Facebook: https://facebook.com/Natracare  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natracare