Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling like the pieces of your health story weren’t quite adding up?

In this week’s episode of the Advanced Women’s Health Podcast, I’m bringing you behind the scenes into one of our team’s clinical rounds—a space where we challenge assumptions, share cases, and expand perspectives. Together with Dr. Laura and Dr. Dasha, we dive into real patient stories that reveal the hidden connections between ADHD and hormones, the complexity of inflammatory skin conditions like hidradenitis suppurativa, and the frustrations of living with thyroid dysfunction despite “normal” labs. These are the conversations that don’t always happen in the exam room, but they can change everything about how you see your health. This episode might just give you the clarity—and hope—you’ve been searching for.

Conversation Breakdown

1. ADHD, Stimulants, and Women’s Health

2. Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Overlooked Skin Condition

3. Thyroid Dysfunction and Why “Normal” Labs Miss the Mark

4. Post-COVID Thyroid Trends and Autoimmunity

If today’s conversation sparked an insight or gave you hope, don’t keep it to yourself—share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. And if you found value in these behind-the-scenes perspectives, please take a moment to rate, follow, and review the podcast. Your support is how we spread this message and transform the future of women’s healthcare.

Do you ever feel like your anxiety is both driving your success and quietly burning you out? In this episode of the Advanced Women’s Health Podcast, I sit down with therapist Connie Pickett to unpack the often-hidden world of high-performing anxiety. Together, we explore the powerful mind-body connection, why anxiety frequently begins in the body long before it shows up in your thoughts, and how subconscious patterns from childhood can quietly shape the way you push, perform, and cope as an adult.

Connie shares her personal journey of transforming high-performing anxiety into a path of healing and service, and explains why talk therapy—though valuable—often isn’t enough on its own. We dig into body-based strategies, somatic therapies, and mindfulness practices that help you process and release stress stored deep within. Most importantly, we highlight how curiosity and self-compassion can become your greatest tools for breaking free from anxiety loops and reclaiming resilience.

Whether you’re a professional balancing endless deadlines, a mom holding all the pieces together, or simply someone navigating chronic stress, this episode is a reminder: your body holds the answers, and healing starts from within.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Anxiety often begins in the body—physical symptoms are signals, not weaknesses.

  2. High-performing anxiety can fuel achievement, but often ends in burnout or illness.

  3. Talk therapy helps—but body-based strategies create deeper, lasting change.

  4. Childhood patterns often drive adult anxiety and behaviors unconsciously.

  5. Curiosity and self-compassion are essential for shifting negative cycles.

  6. Somatic therapies, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness can help release stored stress.

  7. You may not change your environment, but you can change your response to it.

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Every second, men make over 1,500 sperm. That means by the end of this intro, you’ve already made thousands. The real question is—are they any good? When it comes to conversations about fertility, the spotlight often shines on women. But here’s the reality: sperm health contributes to about 40–50% of fertility challenges. That means supporting men’s reproductive health is just as important as supporting women’s. From a naturopathic perspective, male fertility is a fascinating window into whole-body health. The state of a man’s sperm often reflects his nutrition, lifestyle, stress levels, and even cardiovascular and metabolic health. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of male fertility—what really affects sperm health, the biggest myths versus the actual science, and the lifestyle choices that can make or break your swimmers.

Disclaimer:

This episode contains open and honest discussions about sex, including references to sexual assault and other sensitive topics. We encourage you to listen with headphones if you are in a public or shared space. Some listeners may find certain parts of this conversation triggering. If you are impacted, please reach out to a trusted friend, counselor, or a sexual assault support service in your area for help. Your well-being is important, and it’s okay to pause or step away at any time.

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Most conversations about sexual health stop at the physical—rarely touching on the emotional, relational, and cultural layers that truly shape our experience. In this episode, Dr. Sarah sits down with Dr. Jenn Bossio to uncover what it means to feel empowered in your sexual health. From dismantling myths and addressing shame to exploring the real drivers of intimacy and desire, this conversation will challenge what you thought you knew. Sexual health isn’t just about the body—it’s about reclaiming your voice, your boundaries, and your pleasure.

Dr. Jenn Bossio, C.Psych., PhD, is the founder and Clinical Director of Tri Health Clinic, Ontario’s leading sexual health and couples therapy clinic, and Adjunct Faculty at Queen’s University in Urology, Gynecology, and Psychology. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology, specialized training in sexual dysfunction, and recognition as Kingston’s Top 40 Under 40 (2023) and Business Person of the Year (2025), Dr. Bossio brings unmatched expertise and passion to making evidence-based sexual healthcare more accessible across Ontario.

Breaking Down the Conversation

1. Redefining Sexual Empowerment

2. The Hidden Influences on Desire

3. Cultivating Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships

4. Stress, Self-Compassion, and Sexuality

5. Boundaries, Parenting, and Lasting Connection

Your sexual health is not something to whisper about—it’s something to claim, celebrate, and nurture. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss another conversation that empowers you to own your health, your body, and your story.

Why does postpartum so often feel like uncharted territory instead of the triumphant ‘bounce back’ you were promised? Because this isn’t about returning to who you were—it’s about meeting the powerful, transformed version of who you’re becoming. In this episode, Dr. Heather and her husband, Peter, a Registered Nurse, unpack the real, unfiltered layers of postpartum: from the hormonal shifts and physical recoveries to the emotional recalibrations no one prepares you for. You’ll hear personal stories, clinical insights, and empowering strategies that redefine what it means to heal and thrive after birth. By the end, you’ll realize postpartum isn’t a setback—it’s a powerful rebirth.

Breaking Down the Conversation

• 1. Redefining the Postpartum Experience

  2. Hormonal Shifts & Physical Recovery

  3. Mental Health & Emotional Well-being

  4. Support Systems & Long-Term Wellness

  
  

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Are you starting to realize your gut might be the most honest part of your body? From bloating and fatigue to mood shifts and skin changes, your gut is sending signals—not symptoms. What if tuning into these cues was the first step to feeling better than ever?

In this episode, I sit down to unpack the root causes behind gut imbalances, the surprising contributors to digestive distress, and how to rebuild trust with your body through sustainable nourishment. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of restriction, elimination diets, or feeling like you’ve tried everything without lasting results—this conversation will shift your perspective. Your symptoms aren’t random—they’re meaningful. And we’re decoding them, together.

Breaking Down the Conversation

• 1. Understanding the Gut-Body Connection

• 2. Reframing Nutrition & Food Sensitivities

• 3. Labs, Inflammation, and Personalized Treatment

• 4. Tools for Gut Healing & Long-Term Care

  
  

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  Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating similar struggles. And if you found it helpful, please take a moment to follow, rate, and review the podcast—it helps more women like you find empowering, root-cause-driven conversations that make a difference.

You've pushed through the exhaustion, ignored the aches, and kept going. But what if the strongest thing you could do for yourself was to stop and listen—to the pain, the patterns, and the need for healing?

In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Sarah pulls back the curtain on a truth that most high-achieving women have never been told: the very drive that propels you forward might also be quietly inflaming your system. She unpacks how our ambition, relentless schedules, and silent stressors create an invisible load that shows up in our hormones, immune function, and brain clarity. This isn’t about slowing down—it’s about tuning in. Because once you learn to read the signs, you’ll never mistake burnout for failure again.

Breaking Down the Conversation

• 1. Understanding Inflammation in High-Performance Women

• 2. The Impact of Chronic Stress on the Body

• 3. Becoming Your Own Pattern Recognition Expert

• 4. Using Labs and Devices to Build Resilience

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Is your hair loss trying to tell you something? Behind every strand that falls may be a story of stress, hormone imbalance, or nutrient depletion—things we too often brush off. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dasha to explore the emotional, hormonal, and functional roots of hair loss. We go beyond the usual surface-level advice and dive into actionable strategies you can use to uncover the why behind your shedding and how to restore your hair—and confidence—from the inside out. Whether you're seeing hair in your brush or feeling overwhelmed by the cycle of stress and hair thinning, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Your hair isn’t just falling—it’s trying to tell you something. Let’s listen in.

Breaking Down the Conversation

• 1. Understanding the Emotional Toll of Hair Loss

• 2. Digging into Root Causes of Hair Loss

• 3. Lab Testing & Tracking Tools

• 4. Practical Solutions for Hair Recovery

  
  

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  Until next time, here’s to healing—one strand at a time.