On Health for Women

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: How Alarmed Should We Be?

Have you ever had a moment where someone doubted your instincts—only for science to prove you right years later? When I was applying to my medical residency, a doctor sc

The High Cost of 'I'm Fine': The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety and Invisible Depression

Most women don’t look like they’re falling apart—even when they’re struggling to stay afloat. We keep it all going: raising kids, showing up for work, taking care of ever

Reclaiming Postpartum: A New (Old) Model of Mama + Baby Care

What if the way we care for new mothers is all wrong? Not just lacking. Not just outdated. But built on a model that misses the heart and soul of what postpartum truly i

[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum

In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinatal Mood and Anxiety D

Normalize It: From Miscarriage to Midlife—Owning Our Stories Without Shame with Jessica Zucker

There are the stories we tell out loud, and then there are the ones we keep tucked away—the ones that ache the most, because we’ve carried them in silence. On this episo

Breastfeeding Challenges, Tongue Tie, & Trusting Your Instincts

What if you already have what it takes to breastfeed your baby—and just need the right support to unlock it? This question is at the heart of my conversation with Lisa P

Have You Been Medically Hexed? The Power of Words to Heal and to Harm

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling more defeated than when you arrived? Perhaps a diagnosis felt like a life sentence, or a well-meaning comment planted a

Holding On and Letting Go: Modern Friendship in Women’s Lives with Anna Goldfarb

What if friendships were just as vital to our health as sleep, nutrition, and exercise? Research suggests they might be. But in our fast-paced, modern world, nurturing de

Moving Beyond Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome to Find Happiness with Emma Seppälä

Have you ever felt torn between dreaming big and staying realistic? Between trusting your instincts and wondering if fear is holding you back? In today’s conversation, we

Why You Can’t Spoil Your Baby: The Science of Nurture and The Truth About Sleep Training with Greer Kirshenbaum

“You’re holding your baby too much.” “Just let them cry it out.” “You’ll spoil them if you respond every time they cry.” If you’ve ever heard these words—or wondered you

Ancestral Wisdom: Food, Herbs, and Healing Across Women’s Lifecycles with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz

In this episode Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, known as the Kitchen Curandera, and I explore the profound role of ancestral wisdom in women’s health. Felicia shares her journey o

Pelvic Floor Secrets Every Woman Should Know From Pregnancy to Menopause with Sara Reardon, The Vagina Whisperer

Imagine living with the constant fear of leaking when you sneeze, jump, or can’t find a bathroom in time. Now add in the struggles of constipation, painful sex, or uterin

When Good Things Happen, Why Do We Brace for the Bad?

I used to believe that for every good thing that happened to me, something bad had to happen as well to even it out, like a universal balancing system. Every time somethi

Are We Chasing the Wrong Kind of Success? The High Cost of Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Wallace

Why does it feel like no matter how much we do, it’s never enough—Including—and especially—in our mothering?  It’s no wonder we feel this way! Societal changes have crea

Becoming a Cycle Breaker: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Compassion and Resilience (Replay)

Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of unresolved trauma and its psychological, emotional, or even physical effects from one generation to another. This p

Do You Have a Hostile Uterus? The Hidden Harms of Medical Language on Women’s Health

Imagine being told you had a “hostile uterus” and sent home, only to discover later you were on the brink of a life-threatening pregnancy complication. This isn’t fictio

Loving Better Every Day with Dr. Alexandra Solomon

Could your love relationship use a bit of boost? Some calm in the storm? Or are you looking for love that’s been hard to find? In this On Health for Women episode I’m joi

Must-Have Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season

Feeling the first tickle of a sore throat? Or maybe you’re dealing with a full-blown cold or flu? In this episode, I’m sharing my top natural remedies to help you get thr

How Toxic Fashion is Making Women Sick & What We Can Do About It with Alden Wicker

Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield of fast fashion—from the labor issues to the environmental damage. But did you know that the clothes in your closet could be

Real Food for Gestational Diabetes with Aviva Romm and Lily Nichols

I remember when I first started practicing as a midwife—way back in the '80s—there was barely a whisper about how nutrition could impact pregnancy. I taught my first pren