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The Fertile Life Podcast with Dr. Shahin Ghadir

Saturday Mar 12, 2022

The Fertile Life Podcast with Dr. Shahin Ghadir

Saturday Mar 12, 2022

    World renowned fertility expert, Dr. Shahin Ghadir and host of The Fertile Life on the Dear Media Network Podcast joins eHealth Radio and the Fertility Information Channel. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Shahin Ghadir discuss the following: Tell us about yourself. What made you decide to get into Fertility Treatment? What is a misconception on fertility treatment & what is the importance? Talk to us how fertility treatment evolved and becoming more  common among LGBTQ Couples Single men and women, Non-Binary D straight single men, and cancer patients. Tell us about your podcast The Fertile Life. What can we expect next from you or in the fertility world? Dr. Shahin Ghadir is a compassionate and caring physician who dedicates his career to helping people overcome their reproductive challenges and infertility issues to achieve their goals of having the family of their dreams, for both traditional families and the LGBTQ community. He is currently positioned as a top physician for egg freezing, sought out by women all over the world for his skill set in this highly coveted procedure. As a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Ghadir is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at theDavid Geen School of Medicine at UCLA and at The Keck School of Medicine at USC. A native Angeleno, Dr. Ghadir is continuously voted as one of the “Top Doctors” in the USA by Los Angeles Magazine’s national poll and Super Doctors of Southern California. He remains one of the most popular, approachable, and well-liked fertility specialists in our country with amazing reviews all over the internet. Dr. Ghadir received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA, graduating cum laude. He earned his medical degree from the Central University School of Medicine, where he graduated summa cum laude and ranked first in his class. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, followed by a three-year subspecialty fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the combined UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center program. Dr. Ghadir supports and has served on both the board of directors for the Path2Parenthood, formerly known as the American Fertility Association (AFA), as well as the Neuromuscular Disease Foundation (NDF). He has received numerous academic awards and honors over the years, including a Distinguished Teaching Award during his residency and a Community Service Recognition Award in the state of California. The Fertile Life with Dr. Shahin Ghadir on Dear Media Network Podcast World renowned fertility expert, Dr. Shahin Ghadir, has helped thousands of people start a family. In The Fertile Life, he interviews guests about their paths to parenthood and dives into discussions around how the road to becoming a parent differs for all. He discusses balancing a family with life’s responsibilities, and what challenges one encounters along the way. Through insightful conversation, he hopes to create a guide for listeners in all stages of life, as well as break stigmas often associated with fertility. Past guests include Molly Sims, Virgina Thorton, Serena Poon, Rachel Zeilic, Scheana Shay, and Caroline Stanbury. Follow along, as he takes you on the journeys towards The Fertile Life. Important Links: Follow on Social: @DrShahinGhadir Practice: https://scrcivf.com/doctors/shahin-ghadir  Podcast: The Fertile Life The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

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Dr. Mackoul Speaks on Seeing a GYN Specialist and the Future of His Practice

Monday Jun 28, 2021

Dr. Mackoul Speaks on Seeing a GYN Specialist and the Future of His Practice

Monday Jun 28, 2021

    Dr. Paul MacKoul, the Co-founder of The Center for Innovative G-Y-N Care, a minimally invasive G-Y-N Surgical Practice for treatment of fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health and Health News Channels. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Paul MacKoul discuss the following: What are the benefits of performing a GYN surgery in an ASC versus a Hospital setting? Why should a woman see a GYN Specialist versus having a procedure done with her OBGYN? What are the biggest challenges clinicians face when performing a myomectomy? How does the CIGC laparoscopic approach to myomectomy help minimize complications and achieve positive outcomes for patients? How has the pandemic impacted your practice and what are you anticipating you will see in 2022? Paul J. MacKoul, MD, is board certified in gynecology and fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology. He is a specialist in the minimally invasive treatment of complex GYN conditions such as fibroids, ovarian masses and endometriosis, as well as early-stage GYN cancer. Along with Natalya Danilyants, MD, he founded The Center for Innovative GYN Care®. Dr. MacKoul and Dr. Danilyants developed and perfected the DualPortGYN® and LAAM® surgical techniques performed at CIGC®. He has presented at major national meetings and been published in respected medical journals. He is frequently sought as a medical expert on techniques for minimally invasive removal of noncancerous, precancerous and cancerous tumors. Dr. MacKoul has served as director of gynecologic laparoscopy at Holy Cross Hospital and as director of GYN oncology at George Washington University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center, as well as on the faculty of George Washington University Hospital. Dr. MacKoul graduated from medical school at Tufts University and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Maryland. His fellowship in gynecologic oncology was at the University of North Carolina. He was named a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Designated Surgeon in 2012. Dr. MacKoul is CEO of Tower Surgical Partners, an ASC management company that oversees three surgery centers and four practice offices in Maryland, Virginia, New York and New Jersey.     Website: www.innovativegyn.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/Innovativegyncare  Instagram: instagram.com/innovativegyn LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-center-for-innovative-gyn-care Twitter: twitter.com/innovativegyn  YouTube: youtube.com/c/TheCenterforInnovativeGYNCare/videos

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Peter Nieves of WIN Fertility discusses open enrollment and fertility and family-building benefits

Tuesday Oct 06, 2020

Peter Nieves of WIN Fertility discusses open enrollment and fertility and family-building benefits

Tuesday Oct 06, 2020

    Peter Nieves, Chief Commercial Officer with WINFertility, the nation’s leading fertility benefits management company joins eHealth Radio and the Fertility & Health News Channels. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Peter Nieves discuss the following: Why should employees turn to their employers when it comes to helping them build their family? What should employees look for when it comes to family-building benefits this open enrollment? Are there any special benefits that fall under family-building that consumers should know about? If employees want to expand their families in the coming year, what questions should they be asking at virtual health fairs this fall? If employees max out on the family-building benefit provided by their employer, where can they turn for financial assistance?     Peter Nieves serves as Chief Commercial Officer for WIN Fertility. He is responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision of all aspects of WINFertility’s commercial policies, objectives, and initiatives. This includes the development of strategic partnerships, marketing and public relations strategies, launch and optimization of new products and innovations, digital transformation, recruitment, deployment and development of employees and ultimately the commercial success of the business globally. Other responsibilities include setting clear, aligned and measurable objectives and effectively communicating internal priorities, challenges, and opportunities to the senior team members that impact net revenue growth. Building and maintaining a spirit of shared mission, purpose, and culture throughout the senior leadership team and the organization. Peter has 27 years of experience building businesses in employer consulting, population health management and virtual care services. His experiences include P&L management, client relationships, industry networking, building and mentoring high performing teams as well as data analytics and digital enhancements to operations and member experience. Website: winfertility.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/WINFertility  Twitter: @WINFertility

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Dr. Patrick Flynn on his book I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020

Dr. Patrick Flynn on his book I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020

    Dr. Patrick Flynn, the author of I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health, an international best-seller in seven categories in eight countries joins eHealth Radio and the Infertility & Health News Channels. He and his girlfriend, now wife Christy, were told that Christy could not have children, he said two words, "I disagree." Two decades later, they have four beautiful daughters.   Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Patrick Flynn discuss the following: How did your personal experience shape your philosophy? You say we should focus on causal factors rather than symptoms and diseases themselves. Why? What is the number one factor that causes hormonal imbalance in women? What should men know about maintaining a healthy testosterone level? Why is hormone testing so important? Dr. Patrick Flynn, DC, clinician, speaker and international best-selling author, is dedicated to changing the trajectory of rising rates of chronic health conditions. He is the author of I Disagree: How These Two Words Are the Secret to Thinking Differently and Taking Control of Your Health, an international best-seller in seven categories in eight countries. He is the founder and director of The Wellness Way, a chiropractic and wellness practice headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., with more than 70 clinics around the world. Dr. Flynn sees patients and trains doctors in a revolutionary approach to health, emphasizing the importance of thinking differently. He travels worldwide hosting seminars and workshops discussing hormones, health and why it’s important to think differently about your health. A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Flynn has obtained countless hours of post-graduate training in nutrition, naturopathic, female hormone issues, autism and heavy metal toxicity. Dr. Flynn is passionate about achieving the best clinical outcomes for his patients through testing and finding the causes that are disrupting normal function.     Website: https://thewellnessway.com Social Media Links: Facebook Business: facebook.com/TheWellnessWay  Facebook Personal: facebook.com/drpatrickflynn  Instagram Business: instagram.com/thewellnessway  Instagram Personal: instagram.com/drpatrickflynn  Linkedin Business: linkedin.com/company/the-wellness-way  Linkedin Personal: linkedin.com/in/drpatrickflynn

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Triple your chances of getting pregnant – even if you’re over 40

Tuesday Aug 06, 2019

Triple your chances of getting pregnant – even if you’re over 40

Tuesday Aug 06, 2019

    Saskia Roell, a world-renowned Fertility Coach, International Speaker and Best-selling author joins eHealth Radio and the Pregnancy & Female Health Channels. For more than 20 years she has helped women from all over the world get pregnant. She is a fertility authority.   Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Saskia Roell discuss the following: So many women struggle with infertility. Why is that? You have said there are fertility secrets your doctor won’t tell you. What are the secrets? Why won't the doctors tell you? I understand you have to remain positive. So how do you turn any negative thinking into positive thinking? You have said that there is a #1 worst habit that all women struggling with fertility have. What is it and how do you reverse it? Are you too old, if you’re over 40? How can women increase their success rate? In 2001 Saskia Roell moved from Holland to America with five kids who didn’t speak a word of English. With very little money and no jobs, it was the leap of a lifetime. As an ecstatic mother of five young children, Saskia realized that her mission on the planet is to help every woman who longs to be a mother be able to hold a baby in her arms. Today, she is a world-renowned Fertility Coach, International Speaker, and Bestselling Author. For over 20 years she has helped women from all over the world, solve unexplained infertility and get pregnant. Saskia was a member of the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Department of Experimental Psychology in The Netherlands. She has extensively studied the mind and how unhealed emotional trauma affects a woman’s ability to conceive and birth her baby. She holds certificates in Naturopathy, Transformational Healing, Advanced Hypnotherapy, Somatic Healing, Birthing and Fertility Therapy. Due to her work, extraordinary life and great results, Saskia has been interviewed by NBC, hers Magazine, Healthy Living, U.S. News and Fox News Channel. Website: www.getpregnantnow.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/saskia.roell  Instagram: @officialsaskiaroell

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How Personalized Digital Birth Control App, Natural Cycles is Revolutionizing Fertility Awareness

Tuesday Jul 02, 2019

How Personalized Digital Birth Control App, Natural Cycles is Revolutionizing Fertility Awareness

Tuesday Jul 02, 2019

    Dr. Raoul Scherwitzl, a physicist turned entrepreneur with focus on the digitalization of healthcare joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Female Health Channels. He co-founded Natural Cycles around the mission to empower women with the knowledge they need to be in charge of their reproductive health.   Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Raoul Scherwitzl discuss the following: What is Natural Cycles? How does it work/how can people use it? I understand your wife Dr.Elina Berglund is the other co-founder of the brand, how did you come about the idea of a digital birth control together? Why is personalization so important when it comes to Birth Control? Who is this form of birth control meant for? Dr. Raoul Scherwitzl is a physicist turned entrepreneur with focus on the digitalization of healthcare. He co-founded Natural Cycles around the mission to empower women with the knowledge they need to be in charge of their reproductive health. Natural Cycles is an effective, non-hormonal, contraceptive method delivered in the form of an app and it is the first and only app to be cleared by FDA in the US as a method of birth control. It is backed by several clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals and to date, Natural Cycles has more than 1 million registered users and has raised $40mm in capital.     Website: NaturalCycles.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalCyclesNC Twitter: https://twitter.com/naturalcycles

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Fertility Secrets with Dr Aumatma Shah

Saturday Mar 02, 2019

Fertility Secrets with Dr Aumatma Shah

Saturday Mar 02, 2019

    Naturopathic Doctor Aumatma Shah, author of the #1 bestselling book "Fertility Secrets: What your doctor didn't tell you about baby-making" joins eHealth Radio and the Fertility and Health News Channels. She is also founder of Holistic Fertility Center that is based in the San Francisco Bay area.   Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Aumatma Shah discuss the following: What are the reasons for infertility and how common is it? How do you let go of the guilt of infertility? What are some lifestyle challenges that can help you preserve your fertility? What are some things you can do to boost your fertility naturally? What are the top five herbs for fertility? What are the five things you should never consume if you want to have a baby? Dr. Aumatma Shah is a Naturopathic Doctor, with a Master's in Nutrition, who has been practicing medicine for more than a decade. She is the founder of Holistic Fertility Center, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Aumatma specializes her practice solely on fertility, pregnancy, and post-partum.     Website: www.holisticfertilitycenter.com Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/DrAumatmaND Twitter: @aumatma

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Fertility + egg freezing specialist, Dr. Shahin Ghadir

Monday Feb 18, 2019

Fertility + egg freezing specialist, Dr. Shahin Ghadir

Monday Feb 18, 2019

    Dr. Shahin Ghadir, founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center and a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA and Keck School of Medicine at USC joins eHealth Radio and the Fertility and Health News Channels.   Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Shahin Ghadir discuss the following: Can you tell us about what you do and what brought you to this specific career path? Can you tell us more about the latest offerings for LGBTQ individuals hoping to start families? What advice can you give to other doctors to help their patients to thrive? Are you working on any new or exciting projects now? What is something innovative in your field or under the radar that people may not realize? Dr. Shahin Ghadir is a compassionate and caring physician who dedicates his career to helping people overcome their reproductive challenges and infertility issues to achieve their goals of having the family of their dreams, for both traditional families and the LGBTQ community. He is currently positioned as a top physician for egg freezing, sought out by women all over the world for his skill set in this highly coveted procedure. As a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center, Dr. Ghadir is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently an assistant clinical professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and at The Keck School of Medicine at USC. A native Angeleno, Dr. Ghadir is continuously voted as one of the “Top Doctors” in the USA by Los Angeles Magazine's national poll and Super Doctors of Southern California. He remains one of the most popular, approachable, and well-liked fertility specialists in our country with amazing reviews all over the internet. Dr. Ghadir received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA, graduating cum laude. He earned his medical degree from the Central University School of Medicine, where he graduated summa cum laude and ranked first in his class. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, followed by a three-year subspecialty fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the combined UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center program. Dr. Ghadir supports and has served on both the board of directors for the Path2Parenthood, formerly known as the American Fertility Association (AFA), as well as the Neuromuscular Disease Foundation (NDF). He has received numerous academic awards and honors over the years, including a Distinguished Teaching Award during his residency and a Community Service Recognition Award in the state of California. Dr. Ghadir has been featured nationally and internationally in the LA Times, The Today Show, Redbook, People Magazine, Marie Claire, Fox News, ABC News, BBC News, Telemundo, Univision, The Doctors, Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset and Late Night Shows, among others. He also continues to be featured on multiple YouTube channels and the very popular website, The Bump. He is a proud supporter of the Family Equality Council and has helped hundreds of LGBTQ couples and individuals in building their families. He is dedicated to helping our country’s military and arranges special discount programs. Dr. Ghadir recently started his own charitable organization named Fertility For All in order to raise awareness and funds to assist individuals and couples that cannot afford the fertility journey. As a published author, Dr. Ghadir has contributed to prominent peer-reviewed journals including Fertility and Sterility and The New England Journal of Medicine, as well as clinical journals, such as Sexuality, Reproduction, & Menopause. He is also a contributing author of the infertility section of the new McGraw-Hill reference, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology. He continues to conduct extensive original research on women’s health and reproductive issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the treatment of fibroids and fertility preservation, and adhesion therapies and sexual health, most commonly in the area of reproductive health. Dr. Ghadir, along with SCRC, continues to have one of the highest pregnancy rates in the field of infertility. Equally as important, he has an incredible bedside manner and truly puts his heart and soul into every patient. He and his detail-oriented team strive to make everyone’s fertility journey the absolute best it can be.     Website: https://www.scrcivf.com Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShahinGhadir  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drshahinghadir  Instagram: @DrShahinGhadir The views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

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Sandstone Diagnostics on Top of Male Fertility Testing with TRAK

Wednesday Oct 25, 2017

Sandstone Diagnostics on Top of Male Fertility Testing with TRAK

Wednesday Oct 25, 2017

    Dr. Greg Sommer, Chief Scientific Officer at Sandstone Diagnostics, the inventor of Trak’s Male Fertility Testing System joins eHealth Radio and the Mens Health & Health News Channels. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Greg Sommer discuss the following: What was the genesis of developing Trak? Did you invent it? How easy is it to use? Can results vary over time? What other medical devices have you worked on? What does Sandstone Diagnostics specialize in? Is there anything else like Trak on the market? Do you have other new products on the horizon?   Greg Sommer, PhD is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Sandstone Diagnostics, a Bay Area diagnostic and digital health company developing sophisticated connected wellness products that allow consumers to measure, monitor, and improve key health markers at home. Sandstone's Trak® Male Fertility Testing System allows men to measure, track, and improve sperm count at home to boost a couple's chances of conception.Dr. Sommer was recognized as a 2015 Bay Area "40 Under 40" by Diablo Magazine and has won numerous entrepreneurial competitions including the 2017 MedCity Invest Pitch Competition, 2016 Molecular Med Tri-Con Swimming with the Sharks Competition, the 2015 UPS X-Port Challenge, and the 2013 Sierra Nevada Innovation Challenge. Sandstone was also named a 2014 "Most Innovative Life Science Company" by the San Francisco Business Times.Prior to founding Sandstone, Dr. Sommer was a Senior Research Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories where he led R&D in point-of-care diagnostic technologies for biodefense and emergency preparedness applications, most notably the Sandia SpinDx system. He is a co-inventor on 18 patents in microfluidic and clinical diagnostic technologies, has secured $6M+ in research grants as Principal Investigator for NIH, DOE, USDA, and DOD projects, and co-authored 11 peer-reviewed publications.A North Dakota native, Dr. Sommer received his PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and BS from Iowa State University.   Website: www.trakfertility.com Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandstoneDiagnostics Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrakHQ 

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Fibroids Awareness: Non-invasive Treatment Options

Thursday Apr 27, 2017

Fibroids Awareness: Non-invasive Treatment Options

Thursday Apr 27, 2017

    Dr. Suzanne LeBlang, Chief Medical Officer at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation and also a Radiologist at UNIVERSITY MRI in Boca Raton, Florida joins eHealth Radio and the Female Health & Health News Channels. Suzanne is here to talk about Fibroids Awareness Week, and what women should know about new advances in treatment for this condition.   Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Suzanne LeBlang discuss the following: Can you explain to our audience: what are uterine fibroids? How common are fibroids, and what are the symptoms? How do fibroids affect a woman’s fertility? What are the most common treatments for fibroids, and what are the pros/cons of each? Are there any new, less-invasive treatments that help women preserve their fertility options?   Suzanne LeBlang, MD, is a neuroradiologist and an early adopter of MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) who has used the technology to treat patients for more than 10 years. She is based in Boca Raton, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including JFK Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. LeBlang is one of 85 doctors at JFK Medical Center and one of 26 at West Boca Medical Center who specialize in Radiology.As the Chief Medical Officer at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Dr. LeBlang organizes working groups to devise clinical protocols, serve as a liaison to the clinical research community, and present information on MRgFUS at medical conferences.Dr. LeBlang’s research, “Leiomyoma Shrinkage After MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment: Report of 80 Patients,” published in Radiology in 2010, was one of the first papers to document that a more extensive nonperfused volume after an MRgFUS treatment resulted in greater fibroid shrinkage. She has also participated in several worldwide focused ultrasound clinical trials for fibroids and a clinical trial for patients with painful bone metastases.Dr. LeBlang serves on the faculty at the University of Miami Medical School where she is the Radiology Clinical Coordinator for the 3rd year M.D./M.P.H. students, and she teaches at the Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine. She has been visiting faculty at several institutions including Harvard University and Ohio State University.     Website: www.fibroideducation.com Social Media Links: Twitter: @FibroidEdCenter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FibroidEducationCenter

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