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This conversation features a discussion with Dr. Nadia Sirdar, who speaks about the importance of specialized care for women in midlife, as well as modern primary care. We review:Direct Primary Care (DPC): Dr. Sirdar explains her practice's membership-based model, which bypasses traditional insurance for primary care to offer direct physician access and longer, more personalized visits.Menopause and Perimenopause Care: We review that menopause care should be a standard part of primary care rather than a niche, as it affects the entire body, including bone, brain, and sexual health.Integrated Medicine: The discussion highlights the importance of looking at the "whole picture," ensuring that symptoms attributed to menopause are also screened for other medical issues like diabetes or high blood pressure.Dr. Nadia Sirdar is an internal medicine-trained physician and the founder of Bethesda Modern Primary Care. Before opening her private practice in January 2026, she served as a hospitalist for 10 years. Her practice is geared toward healthy aging, also with a special focus on women in midlife and beyond. She is an advocate for educating both patients and fellow physicians on the standard of care for menopause and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).Practice website: https://bethesdadoctor.com/

In this episode, health researcher, Dr. Nichole Cubbage and I speak about her research on vanishing twin syndrome, as well as her volunteer work in the field. Our conversation got very deep, and we delved into what can happen when complications or rare diseases can stress the doctor/patient relationship. We also spoke about the challenges faced by modern medicine.This episode was recorded last summer, and is a delayed release.https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholecubbage 

Welcome back! In this episode, I share the components of making a behavioral change. This is grounded in behavioral science theory plus my own personal experience.

Join my conversation with Dr. Catherine Huss-Johnson, founder of Bari Boot Camp. She is a nurse practitioner who also has a doctorate with a focus on life after bariatric surgery. Her work at Bari Boot Camp deals with supporting those in their journey after bariatric surgery. In this episode, she talks about her work and shares her own journey.https://www.baribootcamp.com/https://www.syracusewomanmag.com/2023/01/16/inspire-cathy-huss-johnson-losing-the-weight-gaining-a-new-life/

Hi listeners - In this issue, I talk about the concerns that are undeniable and that I can't ignore as an ObGyn. Just my 2 cents - those of us who can, need to look out for people who are vulnerable.Some references from the episode:https://www.cdc.gov/contraception/hcp/contraceptive-guidance/index.htmlhttps://news.un.org/en/story/2025/02/1159901https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/foreign-service-worker-sues-trump-pregnant-wife-faces-life-threatening-rcna192599https://apnews.com/article/doge-firings-layoffs-federal-government-workers-musk-d33cdd7872d64d2bdd8fe70c28652654https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/02/19/texas-measles-outbreak-cases-symptoms/79198911007/https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157998171-supercommunicatorshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53288445-women-in-white-coats?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6qrvpHl4Rd&rank=1

It is my pleasure to share this insightful conversation that I had with Dr. Kubicki. She is an amazing surgeon and an amazing clinician, and she shares insights on surgical options for weight loss, including who would be a candidate for surgery, what the surgical options are like, and how the process generally goes. https://www.frederickhealth.org/find-a-provider/provider/1578829636 Resource recommendation: https://asmbs.org/for-patients/

This week, I talk about how we classify healthy weight in medicine - because in January, the diet industry puts on a lot of pressure. I talk about what it means for an intervention to be evidence based: 1) to be safe and 2) to be effective. In upcoming episodes, I'll talk about dietary options, exercise, medications, and surgery. My goal is to help listeners find ways to be healthy, while being body positive, and avoiding companies and individuals who seek to take advantage of them.

Bernice Quesenberry, Founder of Chasing the Rainbows (https://chasingtherainbows.org/) joined me to discuss her personal journey, give advice about approaching the holidays, and share resources.

Your are not alone, there are answers, and your gynecologist can help. Listen to this episode if you or someone close to you has painful periods. I talk about what endometriosis and dysmenorrhea are, what a work-up is like, and what management and treatment options can look like. Most important, you are not alone and help is available.

Join me in a conversation with my brilliant friend, Dr. Caitlin Bernard, who is an obgyn and complex family planning expert in Indiana. She has received national attention for her work, but this week she took the time to join me in a conversation to explain why obgyns who love delivering babies and taking care of patients and their babies are compelled to speak out about reproductive rights at this time. References: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/23008/bernard-caitlin https://www.newyorker.com/news/persons-of-interest/one-of-the-last-abortion-doctors-in-indiana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Tiller https://www.marchofdimes.org/maternity-care-deserts-report

In this episode, Perinatal Loss Coordinator Elena Griffis, BSN, RNC-OB, RNC-EFM shares her experience of working with people who have experienced loss. Join us as we explore this difficult topic and share some incite we have discovered in this line of work. Some resources discussed: https://sweetgraceministries.com/ https://www.frederickhealthhospice.org/grief-loss/project-christine/ https://www.amazon.com/Something-Happened-Cathy-Blanford/dp/0980198739

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Lawrence Nelson who is an expert in women's health, with a specialty interest in Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). We speak about POI, but we also speak about the menstrual cycle as a vital sign for women, and we speak about how to prepare and advocate for yourself prior to and at your doctor's appointment. Meet Doctor Lawrence

If you are thinking about having a hysterectomy, listen to this episode for more information on what hysterectomy means, how it is done, what to expect, what are the risks, and more. Email me with questions: [email protected]

This episode delves into sex and sexuality, with expert psychotherapist and author Rachel Simon. I am so excited to share this conversation with you!! I hope it is as infortative for you as it is for me! This is particularly helpful for those of you who may be talking and teaching young people, such as your kids, about these issues. https://www.amazon.com/Every-Body-Book-Inclusive-Families/dp/1787751732 https://www.rachelsimontherapy.com/#book

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - in this episode, I share my personal exposure and experiences. We are all affected in some way by mental health - whether it's ourselves, our friends, our family, or people we know from the community. Let's help reduce the stigma and improve availability of support.

In this episode, I explain what PCOS is, how it is diagnoses, and how it is treated. Leave your questions here, if you have them.

In this podcast, I given my opinion about concerns I see in women's health care today, to open the door for discussion.

Some people who menstruate experience serious mood changes at certain points of their cycle. This may be a sign of PMDD. In this episode, I review the symptoms, discuss how it is diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Please share if you know someone who this can help. Music from Podcastle: Next Door Stomp - Instrumental Lonesome Highways - Instrumental Everybody Sometimes - Lead Vocals + Background Vocals + Music YouTube Royalty Codes: TDUCTCKTZEHVJRYE, 9QNTVUIZFLHJOYL2, Z3FNFLIBOT2JFDPA

I am so honored to have two brilliant guests on my podcast this week. Joining me today, are Dr. Amy Roskin, CMO of Seven Starling and Dr. Nazaneen Homaifar. They are expert ObGyns who have a passion for maternal mental health care. They are actively involved in a growing program called Seven Starling. https://www.sevenstarling.com/ Seven Starling helps women navigate the most meaningful transitions of their lives.  They provide specialized mental health care for every stage of motherhood. Dr. Amy Roskin, Seven Starling Chief Medical Officer: Amy Roskin, M.D., J.D. is a board-certified Ob/Gyn and attorney with experience successfully growing and leading large provider groups. In her previous position as CMO at the Pill Club, she scaled the medical group great than 5X to over 100 licensed providers, drove expansion to 25 new states, and operationalized the medical team to offer 4x the number of clinical service lines. Dr. Nazaneen Homaifar, Medical Director at Seven Starling, is a specialty care physician board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Homaifar is passionate about making health information accessible to her patients and feels the most impact when she is working to empower her patients to feel greater ownership over their healthcare decisions. To this end, she has worked to create a number of educational resources for her patients and initiated a successful webinar series during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also contributed to numerous articles and products for startups. .

In this episode, I will talk about management of abnormal bleeding

This week, I will talk about your period and other vaginal bleeding. I'll cover what is normal and not normal, and talk about evaluation and management. Sure, we do not usually talk about these things, but we all really want to know about them.

Let's talk all things GLP-1 and why these medications are all the craze? Are they right for you? Do you need to take them forever if you start on them?

In this episode I talk about behavioral change and give some pointers for manageable New Years reset, without all the pressure of a life overhaul.

I'm so sorry if you are having or have had a miscarriage. I'm reaching out to all of you to share some information and some support.

I am wishing you all a great holiday, on Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for you - my listeners!

What you most want to know from an ObGyn

In addition to being a board certified Ob/gyn, I also practice weight management and I am board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Weight is a hot button issue in the U.S. In this episode, I will share some insights with you about what it means to work with a doctor like me.

In this episode, I talk about the symptoms and definition of labor. We will discuss how to tell if you are in labor or if your water breaks. We will discuss an overview of the labor and delivery course.

Let's talk about a typical visit to the gynecologist - what can you expect.

Welcome to my podcast, where we can discuss all things ob/gyn and weight management related. I can't wait to share accurate medical information with you and answer your questions! Today, we will explore whether your symptoms could be hormonal changes? (spoiler alert - its never just your hormones). Artwork for podcast by https://urbanabygroff.com