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Episode 32: Healthy Relationships with Holly Wood, PhD

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with licensed marriage and family therapist, and AASECT certified sex therapist, Dr. Holly Wood about healthy romantic relationships.In”Episode 32: Healthy Relationships”, Dr. Wood shares her expertise in relationships, sexual wellness, and trauma recovery and discusses what makes a relationship truly healthy, particularly focusing on safety, communication, having boundaries, and intimacy.Here are some of the topics we discuss:What defines a healthy romantic relationshipRecognizing red flags: disrespect, emotional invalidation, manipulation, causing harmConflict resolution and communication strategiesCan you recover from infidelity?Household labor and how to create equitable / fair relationshipsHow to maintain a healthy relationship long-termSexual mismatchBoundaries and maintaining your individual identity while in a relationshipTips on navigating your relationship while parenting Tune in on Monday, December 8 and make sure to subscribe and stay updated on all our episodes.Where to connect with Dr. Holly Wood:Website:The Holly Wood Sexologist | Orange County Sex Therapist | OC California, USAYouTube:Dr. Holly Wood PhD, LMFT, CSTInstagram:Dr. Holly Wood (@drhollywoodphd) • Instagram profile —Follow Us for Updates:Bluesky: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy.bsky.social)Instagram: @‌thegynarchy   (The Gynarchy Podcast (@thegynarchy) • Instagram profile )TikTok: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy on TikTok )YouTube: @‌thegynarchy  (The Gynarchy )Facebook: @‌thegynarchypodcast  (The Gynarchy )Website: [The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism ](The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism )Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app:Free CE/CME App for Healthcare Professionals | Learn at PinnacleSupport the showFollow Us for Updates:‌ Bluesky: @thegynarchy Instagram: @thegynarchy TikTok: @thegynarchy YouTube: @thegynarchy Website: www.thegynarchypodcast.com ‌Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education ______ Medical disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 31: Sexual Harassment with Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Arghavan Salles, a surgeon, researcher, and national leader in diversity, inclusion, and equity, on the topic of sexual harassment In “Episode 31: Sexual Harassment”, Dr. Salles brings her unique perspective having studied gender bias and stereotypes during her surgical training and also as an NIH-funded researcher to discuss how sexual harassment contributes to gender inequity in medicine, academia, and in greater society in general.Here are some of the topics we discuss:Dr. Salles discusses her background and research in gender-based issues during her surgical and post doctoral trainingHow the #MeToo movement sparked change… and a backlashHow rape culture contributes to abuse and victim blamingUnderstanding what constitutes sexual harassmentWhy healthcare and medicine have a sexual harassment problemThe negative impacts of sexual harassment on the workplace and on individualsAdvice for those experiencing or observing sexual harassment Tune in on Monday, November 24 and make sure to subscribe and stay updated on all our episodes.Where to connect with Dr. Arghavan Salles:Bluesky:Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD (@arghavansallesmd.medsky.social)Instagram:Arghavan Salles, MD PhD (@arghavansallesmd) • Instagram profileTikTok:Dr. Arghavan Salles on TikTokLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arghavan-salles-10529b10/— Follow Us for Updates:Bluesky: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy.bsky.social)Instagram: @‌thegynarchy   (Instagram (@undefined) )TikTok: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy on TikTok )YouTube: @‌thegynarchy  (The Gynarchy )Facebook: @‌thegynarchypodcast  (The Gynarchy )Website: [The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism ](The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism )Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app:Free CE/CME App for Healthcare Professionals | Learn at PinnacleSupport the showFollow Us for Updates:‌ Bluesky: @thegynarchy Instagram: @thegynarchy TikTok: @thegynarchy YouTube: @thegynarchy Website: www.thegynarchypodcast.com ‌Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education ______ Medical disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 30: Egg Freezing with Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with ob/gyn, fertility specialist, and host of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, about the growing trend of egg freezing as a fertility preservation option. In “Episode 30: Egg Freezing”, Dr. Eyvazzadeh explains what egg freezing is and how it works, while also debunking some common myths and misconceptions.  We also examine the narratives around women’s fertility, including societal pressures with regards to career and family, and the importance of considering women’s (and men’s) biological clocks with regards to fertility planning.Here are some of the topics we discuss:What is egg freezing?An outline of the process and potential risksAre there any long term risks?Who should consider egg freezing and whenHow to assess your fertility statusImpact of age on egg quantity, quality, and success ratesEgg and sperm health with ageMyths created by older celebrities and their misleading fertility successes Tune in on Monday, November 10th and make sure to subscribe and stay updated on all our episodes.Where to connect with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh:Website:Home - https://eggwhisperer.com/YouTube:Egg Whisperer Show - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4w20dXVKYd9A81PTNkyzXQPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-egg-whisperer-show/id1253210160Instagram:Instagram (@undefined) Facebook:Dr Aimee Eyvazzadeh | San Ramon CA—Follow Us for Updates:Bluesky: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy.bsky.social)Instagram: @‌thegynarchy   (Instagram (@undefined) )TikTok: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy on TikTok )YouTube: @‌thegynarchy  (The Gynarchy )Facebook: @‌thegynarchypodcast  (The Gynarchy )Website: [The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism ](The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism )Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app:Support the showFollow Us for Updates:‌ Bluesky: @thegynarchy Instagram: @thegynarchy TikTok: @thegynarchy YouTube: @thegynarchy Website: www.thegynarchypodcast.com ‌Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education ______ Medical disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 29: Perimenopause with Jila Senemar, MD

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with a board-certified ob/gyn, menopause specialist, and longevity medicine doctor, Dr. Jila Senemar, about a very confusing time of life: perimenopause.In “Episode 29: Perimenopause”, we discuss what this transition period to menopause looks like, symptoms associated with it, other medical risks and concerns during this time, and introduce some treatment approaches.Here are some topics we discuss:Defining perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopauseCommon symptoms and problems that suggest perimenopauseAssociated medical issues that can arise in the perimenopause that should be consideredTests that are useful and not usefulUsing birth control vs. hormone therapy vs non-hormonal treatmentLifestyle interventions that can help during perimenopause and into menopauseThe importance of supporting more research in women’s health and specifically menopause-related issuesTune in on Monday, October 27, 2025 and make sure to subscribe and stay updated on all our episodes.Where to connect with Dr. Jila Senemar:Website:JilaMD - https://www.jilamd.com/ Instagram:Dr. Jila Senemar MD, FACOG, MSCP (@drjilasenemar)Facebook:Jila Meyer - https://www.facebook.com/p/Jila-Meyer-100075529040254/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jila-senemar-md-0ab42783/—Follow Us for Updates:Bluesky: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy.bsky.social)Instagram: @‌thegynarchy   (The Gynarchy Podcast (@thegynarchy) )TikTok: @‌thegynarchy  (thegynarchy on TikTok )YouTube: @‌thegynarchy  (The Gynarchy )Facebook: @‌thegynarchypodcast  (The Gynarchy ) Website: [The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism ](The Gynarchy Podcast | Women's Health, Feminism )Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app:Free CE/CME App for Healthcare Professionals | Learn at PinnacleSupport the showFollow Us for Updates:‌ Bluesky: @thegynarchy Instagram: @thegynarchy TikTok: @thegynarchy YouTube: @thegynarchy Website: www.thegynarchypodcast.com ‌Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education ______ Medical disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 28: All About Birth Control with Shieva Ghofrany, MD

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Gynarchy Podcast! Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an ob/gyn with over 25 years of experience and co-creator of a Tribe Called V (a virtual platform for education on all things women’s health), about an essential topic: birth control.In “Episode 28: All About Birth Control”, we touch upon the many birth control options available, how they work, some of the pros and cons, and we dispel some common myths and misconceptions out there. Dr. Ghofrany also shares her thoughts about the importance of the availability of contraceptive methods and their role in helping women have autonomy and freedom in their lives.Here are some topics we discuss:Dr. Ghofrany shares a bit about her background and what inspires her, including her personal journey as a patient who has struggled with a number of women’s health conditionsOverview of non-hormonal birth control methods, including the withdrawal method, fertility tracking, male condom, female condom, diaphragms, spermicide, vaginal pH modulator gel, the copper IUD, vasectomy, and tubal salpingectomy / sterilizationOverview of hormonal birth control methods, including the pill, the patch, the vaginal ring, the shot/injection, the implant, and the hormonal IUDData privacy concerns with cycle tracking appsComparing the ease and convenience of vasectomy versus tubal sterilizationDifferences between the various types of IUDsComparing progesterone-only methods: the minipill, the shot/injection, the implant, and the hormonal IUDComparing the combined hormonal methods: the combination pill, the patch, and the vaginal ringThe rise and influence of the “natural” movements that frame birth control as being dangerous, and their hidden anti-feminist messagingTune in on Monday, October 13, 2025 and make sure to subscribe and stay updated on all our episodes.Where to connect with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany:Website:A Comprehensive Educational Platform for OBGYN and Female HealthInstagram:SHIEVA GHOFRANY, M.D. OBGYN, MSCP, MAMA, CANCER THRIVER (@drshievag)Support the showFollow Us for Updates:‌ Bluesky: @thegynarchy Instagram: @thegynarchy TikTok: @thegynarchy YouTube: @thegynarchy Website: www.thegynarchypodcast.com ‌Earn FREE CE/CME credit for listening to our episodes by joining the Learn at Pinnacle app: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education ______ Medical disclaimer: The content provided on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.