The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon

Take it to Heart ft. Dr. Jayne Morgan

Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan joins to chat about all about the #1 cause of death for women: heart disease. She shares some of the causes (hint: it's mostly under our control) plus the ways menopause impacts heart health for women. Plus the two doctors discuss how artificial intelligence could change the heart health game by letting people monitor their blood pressure beyond the doctor's office.Resources:https://www.instagram.com/drjaynemorgan Mayo Clinic - Strategies to Prevent Heart DiseaseAmerican Heart Association - Understanding Blood Pressure ReadingsThe Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.Produced by Stella Hartmann.Production Assistance by Camila Thur de Koos and CJ Archerd.Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is a Birthing Center Right for You? Ft. Kimberly Durdin

Founder of the Kindred Space Birthing Center in Los Angeles, Kimberly Durdin joins Dr. Sharon to talk about midwifery care for expecting mothers and how birthing centers handle delivery differently than hospitals. Kimberly and Dr. Sharon also discuss the pros and cons of hospital births and get into why not every pregnant woman is a good candidate for delivering outside of a hospital. Resources:Kindred Space LABlack Maternal MortalityHistorical Significance of Doulas and MidwivesThe Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.Produced by Stella Hartmann.Production Assistance by CJ Archerd.Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Endometrial Cancer Cases Are on the Rise

Did you know endometrial cancer cases are projected to rise significantly by 2050? Dr. Carol Brown comes on the show to explain why the Gynecologic Oncology speciality is so important for women to understand. Dr. Brown also discusses with Dr. Sharon why those numbers are on the rise, and what you can do to educate yourself on it. The doctors highlight how to ensure you know what type of treatment you should be getting when going to see a doctor as it can be treated and often curable if caught early. WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR HEALTH QUESTIONS! Submit them here.Dr. Carol Brown is a gynecologic cancer surgeon and Chief Health Equity Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she holds the Nicholls-Biondi chair for health equity and is Vice Chair of health equity in the department of surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard and her medical degree from Columbia, and completed her clinical and research fellowships in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Dr. Brown’s research, clinical, and advocacy work is focused on reducing and eliminating disparities experienced by medically underserved people affected by cancer. She developed and leads the Cancer Health Equity Research Program, a unique partnership between an NCI-designated Cancer Center and community oncologists that brings clinical trials and cancer genomic profiling to underserved patients in their local community. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded the 2017 Minorities in Cancer Research American Association for Cancer Research Jane Cooke Wright Memorial Lectureship. Dr. Brown served as the 50th president of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and is currently a member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons.Resources:https://www.sgo.org/ https://prescancerpanel.cancer.gov/members/brownhttps://www.mskcc.org/experience/physicians-at-work/carol-brown-work https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/uterine-endometrial/improving-equity-endometrial-cancer-care The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.Produced by Stella Hartmann.Production Assistance by Camila Thur de Koos and CJ Archerd.Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Strokes and a Heart Attack! ft. ShantaQuilette Carter

Comedian and heart health advocate ShantaQuilette Carter joins the podcast to share the story behind her heart attack and multiple strokes. Carter shares how her age and lack of family history knowledge threw doctors off for years. Plus Dr. Sharon walks us through how heart attacks might appear for women and what signs you should definitely NOT ignore.ShantaQuilette Carter, famously known as HeyShantaQ, is a force of nature—an award-winning humorist, entrepreneur, and two-time stroke and heart attack survivor who turns life’s challenges into powerful lessons of resilience, joy, and empowerment. With her signature humor and authenticity, she has built a community of over 2 million followers, generating 1 billion+ impressions across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. As a nationally recognized health equity advocate and founder of Quiddity Media & Entertainment and Girl Be Natural, she uplifts women and underrepresented creators while raising awareness of health disparities. Resources:https://www.instagram.com/heyshantaq/ American Heart Association - Heart Attack Symptoms in WomenAmerican Heart Association - Stroke SymptomsThe Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.Produced by Stella Hartmann.Production Assistance by Camila Thur de Koos and CJ Archerd.Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lucky Egg ft Dr. Lucky Sekhon

Did you know people with reproductive organs can have as many as 1 million eggs in their body? Dr. Lucky comes on to talk all things egg related: egg freezing, IVF, other modes of fertility, and the ideal age when it comes to harvesting. Both doctors offer resources to check out when it comes to national statistics plus, how to go about finding clinic evaluations. Dr. Sharon and Dr. Lucky also debate genetic testing, advances in technology and regression in legality. Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and obstetrician-gynecologist, as well as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. She is the author of The Lucky Egg, a comprehensive, myth-busting guide to understanding reproductive health and overcoming infertility — written to empower anyone navigating the complex and often confusing world of fertility. Widely recognized for her expertise in egg freezing, IVF, and LGBTQ+ family building, Dr. Sekhon is a trusted voice in reproductive medicine known for blending cutting-edge science with deeply compassionate patient care. Submit your questions to Dr. Sharon!Resources:https://www.sart.org/https://theluckyegg.com/The Lucky Egg bookAnd check out ASRM for guidellinesThe Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.Produced by Stella Hartmann.Production Assistance by Camila Thur de Koos and CJ Archerd.Sound Design and Engineering by Ryan Kozlowski and Andrew Eapen.Head over to Alloy Health, where Dr. Sharon Malone serves as Chief Medical Advisor, and discover why 95% of women who tried Alloy experienced menopause relief within just two weeks. Plus, as a special offer, use code TSO25 at checkout to receive $25 off your first order today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.