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The Lady Bod Pod
Welcome to the Lady Bod Podcast! Hosted by Dr. Susan Oakley, urogynecologist and mom, this podcast brings real talk about women's health and wellness. From pregnancy and infertility to PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, and beyond, Dr. Oakley shares up-to-date insights on causes, symptoms, treatments, and self-care. Expect frank, funny, and practical conversations that cover it all - kids, marriage, sex, and life - making this your go-to space for women's health made real, relevant, and relatable.
Episodes
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Spooky Signs of Menopause: Crepey Skin and Bat Wings
Why does your neck look like a crumbled paper bag? Why do your arms keep waving long after you've stopped?? Menopause skin changes are a genuine biological…
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Alcohol as we Age!
Why has your wine tolerance not gotten the memo? Did the wine get stronger - or did we get older? Dr Oakley discussed alcohol, aging, menopause, and the…
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Glow-up! how to tone and tan safely
Dr Oakley teaches us how to get stronger, how to look healthy, and how to get that glow without turning ourselves into a leather handbag! You can build muscle…
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Dr Google: How to use AI safely in the medical world
Is Chat your new digital health bestie? Dr Oakley cautions women on how to use AI without losing your mind! Confident does not mean correct - consider using AI…
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Protecting Your Future
Who is going to speak for YOU, when you cannot speak for YOURSELF? Dr Oakley walks you through Open Enrollment season and reminds every woman that she should…
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Toes and Ear Lobes: The Medical Truth About Fetishes
Having a fetish isn't automatically a diagnosis. Dr Oakley briefly describes the neuroscience behind common fetishes from toes to ear lobes. Most are healthy…
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What's that LUMP???
"I found a lump...down there!" Is this you?? Let Dr Oakley walk you through the most common causes of lumps and cysts in the lady bits. While it is NOT likely…
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To Pierce or Not To Pierce
Can that little piece of jewelry actually change your medical care? Dr Oakley review the sensual motivations behind piercing intimate body parts - from the…
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Medical Tourism: Is that $500 full-body scan worth the trip?
If I can get the test somewhere else cheaper, should I? More tests does not equal better medicine. Dr Oakley walks you through 3 medical scenarios for those…
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Strong from the Inside Out
How is your bicep similar to your pelvic floor? Dr Oakley discusses sarcopenia - rapid loss of muscle mass, particularly during menopause. And why SOME muscles…
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More than Mood Swings
It's real. It's common. It's treatable. And it deserves YOUR attention. Dr Oakley discusses Mental Well Being during Menopause. Asking for help is a sign of…
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Meno-PAUSE! Dr Oakley joins the Nat Jones Show!
Listen to a hilarious and informative collab episode between Natalie Jones and Dr Oakley about all things peri-menopause! Do you need bloodwork? No! Is…
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The Itchy and Scratchy Show
Do YOU feel like something is crawling on your skin or scalp - but nothing is there?!?!?! You may have FORMICATION - an abnormal skin sensation, that can…
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Sweat, Stink, and Chub Rub
Are you frustrated by the swamp ass you see after sitting in a chair for a long time? Did you know sweating is one of the body's most important cooling…
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Why do we have nipples?
Dr Oakley is talking NIPS - tiny parts, BIG conversation! Why do we have nipples? What does it mean when one is bigger or darker or inverted? Is discharge…
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Get Rid of Period Pain. PERIOD. Let's talk Endometriosis!
When is your perior more than just a period??? Cramping and discomfort each month is common - but missing work or school or social engagements is NOT NORMAL!…
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Postpartum Depression: Baby here but joy gone?
How many times have you heard, "sleep when the baby sleeps", but you can't? While 'baby blues' are common, true postpartum depression (PPD) lasts more than 2…
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SIBO: The Gut Problem causing Bloating
Do you and your stomach have a complicated relationship? Do you suffer from gas, bloating, and belly pain? Have you been misdiagnosed with IBS yet feel no…
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July 4th Safety: Protect your Hair, Skin, Feet, & Family
Have you ever noticed that every 4th of July party has at least 1 person who says, "Watch This!" right before going to the ER? Dr Oakley reviews simple tips to…
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Hot Flashes in the Heat of Summer: When Menopause Meets JUNE
If hot flashes are affecting your sleep, mood, work, relationship, or quality of life - YOU DESERVE SOLUTIONS! From Black Cohosh to Estrogen, from cooling…
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Postmenopausal Bleeding: Any Spot is a BIG DEAL
Any bleeding or light spotting after menopause deserves medical evaluation asap! The bleeding could be from your urethra or vagina or rectum. Dr Oakley reviews…
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Sleep Hygiene: Why You're Tired, Wired, & Googling
"Can I survive on 4 hours of sleep?" While your body sleeps, it is NOT at rest - it is doing important things for your health! Dr Oakley gives you easy tips on…
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What to expect before, during, & after Pelvic Surgery
Are you planning pelvic surgery for incontinence or prolapse? Dr Oakley walks you through how to prepare, what to expect on the day of surgery at the hospital…
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Too Much of a Good Thing? The Truth About Supplements
We all want healthy aging with more energery, less weight, and better mobility - but is crowding our night stand with 23 bottles of supplements the way to do…
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Pubes are Patriotic!
Go 'merica! What is more patriotic than pubes at the beach for Memorial Day?!? Let us know if you agree or disagree as Dr Oakley makes you laugh out loud with…
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Tooth Fairy
Are you flossin? And we ain't talking about a dance move! Move over Tooth Fairy - Dr Oakley is here to discuss how gum and tooth health is affected by our…
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Ointments, Spackles, and Cream - OH MY!
What's the way to a woman's heart? Her skin! So bag the macaroni necklaces and chocolates and ask for skin products this year! Tune it to learn from Dr Oakley…
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Throw me a bone!
Bone loss is scary! Lower estrogen leads to less dense bones. Our big-boned leading lady, Dr Oakley, schools us this week on how to prevent bone loss as we…
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These Boots Ain't Made for Walkin
Are your feet killing you? Pain with first steps of the morning? Pain cutting your work outs short? Pain preventing you from wearing those slutty red stilletos…
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Living with Leaks
Stop the flow! Dr Oakley talks about urinary urgency and frequency and the leakage those symptoms can eventually lead to if not stopped now. FREE webinar at…
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Vagoogle: what does google say about YOUR vagina?
Ever wonder if you should be douching? NO! Every wonder if your vagina should smell musty? YES! your vagina is a self-cleaning oven but irritation, odor, and…
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Let's Get Up, to Get Down!
Spring is in the air! Seems like everyone is getting frisky but you?? Is your libido tanking? Do you and your partner talk about meal planning and burial…
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Pot of Gold: Healthcare Trends
Dr Oakley guides through the healthcare trends in social media: creatine supplements, continuous glucose monitoring, and vibration plates. Too good to be true?…
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You be poppin?? Vaginal prolapse is common!
Does your vadge hang low, does it wobble to and fro? Vaginal prolapse is like a groin hernia - just saggy skin! Quit overthinking it ladies! Dr Oakley is here…
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March into Women's History Month
Let's March into Women's History Month with Dr Oakley! inspirational quotes and stories from Hellen Keller, RBG, Malala, and Hillary Clinton. We can lead the…
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Trippin' - How do YOU vacay with your kids?
You must be trippin'!!!! Is it really a vacation when you take your kids??? Dr Oakley makes you giggle discussing road trips, snacks, electronics, and sleeping…
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Stranger Things: Is Vabbing an Addiction?
Vabbing? Perineal Sunning? Do you have a strange addiction? Can your strange addition lead to serious health concerns like Skin Cancer? Go on a crazy journey…
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Sweet Hearts: A "Conversation" about keeping your heart healthy!
February is Heart Health Awareness Month! Let these "conversation hearts" open up the discussion about the leading cause of death in America: heart disease!…
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Sexy Little Things: Lips & Lingerie
From Eye Patches to Toenails falling off - all the romantic things that occur in Dr Oakley's love life! Plus ways to celebrate your lovers or gal pals this…
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Birthday Buttholes: the bottom line on poop
Happy Birthday to Dr Oakley! She shares craptastic facts about poo and entertains you with tall tales of fecal leakage - plus how to fix it! Life may start out…
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Cervical Health Awareness: you down with HPV??
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! Do you know your HPV facts? Is your PAP Smear Cervical Cancer screening test scheduled? Have you received your…
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Puberty: Boobs Pubes Moods & Attitudes
Dr Oakley follows the Girology Script to bring medical information to you and your daughter in her typical hilarious approach! Hear about her own puberty…
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Vagina Smugglers! TSA Travel Warnings for your Vadge!
don't let your vagina get caught by TSA smuggling items on your next trip! getting a pat-down at the airport is NOT your next 'adventure'! Dr Oakley will make…
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New Year.. Same You?
Are you tired of starting over each January? New Year's Resolutions fail because we try to do too much, too fast and all alone! Health and Wellness Coaches…
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Getting Lit This Holiday: the good, bad, and ugly
Do you like to overindulge during the holidays? Is alcohol the gift that keeps on giving? Treat yourself this Christmas - not to more liquor, but to the gift…
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Ozempic Vagina: Saggy Labia or Yay-bia???
Does your droopy ol' puss cause you to trap air bubbles? Is it from the atrophy of menopause like Dr Oakley - or from the unwanted side effects of Semaglutide…
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Holiday Traditions: Let's Make Magic Happen
Join Dr Oakley and Buddy the Elf on a magical journey of discussing Holiday Traditions! Do you love office parties but try to avoid your family? Christmas Eve…
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The Menopause Diet
Are you on the "seefood diet" like Dr Oakley? You 'see' food, you eat it?! During Menopause, estrogen goes down - so protein needs to go up! What changes…
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Burn Baby Burn! UTI prevention tips!
Want to know how to prevent your next UTI? Listen to Dr Oakley discuss the 4 main causes and the 4 ways to put an end to your burning and misery! Quick fact…
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I want candy! Diabetes Awareness Month
Sugar Lips, Sugar Pie, Ahhh Sugar Sugar! The holidays are here and so is Diabetes Awareness Month! So put your Blue Ribbon on and tune in to learn more about…
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Help! My Vagina Ate My Underwear!
Are you still wearing underwear from 1983?? Dr Oakley talks about the stains, odors, and loss of elasticity that are weighing you down - down there! Listen to…
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What's Up with Down There? Pelvic PT!
May your coffee, intuition, and pelvic floor be strong! Dr Oakley encourages pelvic floor PT at any age for prevention and treatment of pelvic floor disorders…
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Hanky Panky: hot tips for sexy time at any age
Easy like Sunday Morning! Dr Oakley gets real about scheduling sexy time! Keep those socks on and get at it! Hanky Panky can still be fun at any age - with or…
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Break The Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Dr Oakley gets serious about speaking up and standing up. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we want to discuss ways to get involved and show…
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Ghost Poop: What is your booooo telling you?
Don't be spooked by bad poops! Check out the Bristol Stool Chart to see what a Type 4 smooth snake can do for your gut health! Let Dr Oakley guide you with a…
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Nip Nip Hooray! Does Nipple Size Matter?
Free the Nipple! It's time to talk about your Breast Friends with Dr Susan Oakley. Check out her unfiltered answers to listener questions about nipple…
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Let's Talk about Vadge!
It's time to show up for your bestie! That's right - your vagina! Listen to her! Support her! Let's talk with Dr Oakley about what makes a good vagina go bad!
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Urine Trouble: What is your urine telling you?
Is your urine smelly? bubbly? bloody? What to know and when to see a specialist! Plus tips on how to keep things healthy down there!
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PeriMenopause: Pit Stop to Sparkling!
Dr Oakley guides us through the changes of perimenopause in a funny yet informative way! Quote of the Day and Lady Bits & Pieces included in the mix!
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001: We're talking tampons, douching and laughing when you pee
Get raw and real with Dr. Susan Oakley and Holly! They chat about first periods, ablations to stop heavy menstrual bleeding, low libido and douching (don't!)…