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GynoCurious
Welcome Gynocurious listeners, I am Dr. Amy Novatt, board certified ob-gyn, your host of GynoCurious. With each program we are going to explore the experience of being an ob-gyn, the science that guides our practices and the stories women- cis, trans and nonbinary, have shared as they seek health and wellness. From both sides of the speculum we will investigate what it means to be a healer and to be healed. I have been reflecting on 32 plus years of practice; thinking about all that I have…
Episodes
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The Microbiome and Hormones
In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt explores the fascinating and complex world of the human microbiome with certified acupuncturist and…
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Reinvention and Intuition with Isabella Rossellini
In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes the multi-talented Isabella Rossellini to the show. The conversation kicks off with Isabella telling us…
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The Holistic Pharmacist
In this episode of "GynoCurious," host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Farah Jamani, a pharmacist, functional medicine, and mindset coach living and working in Canada…
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A Woman of a Certain Rage!!!
In this episode of GynoCurious, your host, Dr. Amy Novatt, delves deep into one of the most challenging aspects of her time as a medical resident. She…
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The Art of (meno) Pausing
In this episode of Gynocurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt introduces listeners to the evolving landscape of women's health education, the critical role of…
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Find Your Sexual Wellness with Upstate Mary
In this episode, Dr. Amy Novatt explores sexual health and wellness, highlighting the pioneering work of Upstate Mary. Co-founders Michelle Bergkamp and…
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Remembering Our Breath- It's Medicine
In this episode of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann, a versatile professional with experience in fashion, food…
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Corporate Medicine is NOT Good for the Soul
In this episode of Gynocurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt is joined by Dr. Amy Cocina to discuss the immense challenges faced by clinicians and patients due to the…
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Sexual Pleasure; Let's TALK About It!
In this episode of the Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt, is joined again by Jenna Smith Stout, CM. The conversation is centered around women's sexual health and why…
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MID- Weight and Exercise
In this episode of Gynocurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the profound impact personal stories and medical histories have on professional paths by…
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Practicing Body Peace
In this episode of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt engages in an enlightening dialogue with Nina Manolson, M.A., a renowned coach and founder of Body-Peace. The…
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Young Women and Breast Cancer
In this episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes back Dr. Zoe Weinstein, a general surgeon who specializes in benign and malignant breast…
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What Does Well-Being mean to you? And to you and you?
In this episode of Gyno Curious, Dr. Amy Novatt dives deep into the concept of well-being with her guest, Diane Randall. Diane has over 20 years of experience…
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Aging With Integrity
n this episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the often-neglected topic of aging and the essential aspects of improving the quality of life…
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Finding Your Perfect Balance
Alyssa Padial, PT, speaks to Gynocurious about her work as a physical therapist. She speaks to the need for a full evaluation of the human body to understand…
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Tell Me Why Menopause Matters
In this informative episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes Dr. Liz Lyster to delve into the essential topic of hormone therapy and menopause. As…
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A Naturopath's Healing Journey
The host of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt, begins by addressing the healthcare industry's reluctance to discuss the personal health struggles of medical…
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Folx Health- providing Care for the LGBTQIA+community
In this episode of Gynocurious, Dr. Amy Novatt sits down with Kate Steinle, Chief Clinical Officer at FOLX Health, to delve into the complex and evolving…
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Mental Health in the College Years
In this episode of Gyno Curious, host Dr. Amy Novat engages in a deep, insightful conversation with Dr. Wendy Freedman, the Director of Counseling Services at…
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Pink Moon
In this episode of Gyno Curious, Vulva Views edition, hosts Amy Novatt and Allison Chawla speak with Lin Chen, a certified Reiki practitioner and the founder…
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What Does Burn Out Look Like?
In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt dives deep into the topic of physician burnout, a condition that has garnered significant attention during the…
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The Art of Breathing
In this episode of Gyno Curious, Dr. Amy Novat takes listeners on a journey of healing and mindfulness with her esteemed guest, Dr. Beth Abrams. Dr. Abrams, a…
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Death Doula
Gynocurious welcomes Karen Bellone, a certified end of life doula, educator and founder of the Seventh Sense Care Collective to discuss the role of a death…
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Reflections
In this episode of Vulva Views, hosts Amy Novat and Alison Chawla engage in a candid discussion about embracing beauty, self-confidence, and the power of…
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Integrating Expressive Art with Sexual Health
In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novat engages with Mystkue Woods, MEd (she/her), a sexuality arts educator and consultant based in Philadelphia…
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Educating Youth about Sex and Gender
In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt delves into the theme of community service and the various ways individuals contribute to the health and…
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Puberty and The Menses
In this episode of "Vulva Views," hosts Amy Novat and Alison Chawla delve into the intricate subject of menstrual cycles and the experience of raising…
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Physical Activity for all of us and Lymphedema (Part 2)
In this enlightening episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes back physical therapist Keri Gill Smith to delve deeper into the conditions of…
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Get to know your lymphatic system!
Keri Gill-Smith PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, speaks to GynoCurious about her work at a physical therapist. She speaks in detail about the role of the lymphatic system…
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Abdominal Massage
In this enlightening episode of Gyno Curious, host Amy delves into the world of massage therapy with special guest Suzu Kawamoto, a certified abdominal therapy…
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Dear Sister
Dear Sister is a breathtaking memoir about two sisters and the high-profile case involving Nikki Addimando, who was incarcerated for killing her longtime…
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Build Up Boys; improving the emotional intelligence of boys and men
After years of listening to women speak about the challenges of relationships, communication issues with their heterosexual partners and difficulty discussing…
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The Imperfection of Being Human
Maryl Sackeim, MD wrote a personal perspective on the imperfection of childbirth in 2019. This written piece inspired the conversation with Gynocurious about…
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Vulva Views - Eating Disorders
In this episode of "Vulva Views," hosts Amy Novatt, MD and Allison Chawla, a psychotherapist and alternative healer, delve deep into the complexities of eating…
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Miscarriages
About 1 in 100 women experience recurrent miscarriages (3 or more in a row). Theresa tells us about her multiple miscarriages and challenges getting pregnant…
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A Perspective on Family Planning
Dr. Rachel Masch s a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai medical school and is board certified in Complex Family Planning. She is…
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Vulva Views - Feminine Hygiene
Amy and Allison discuss the billion dollar industry in feminine products promoting vaginal/vulvar hygiene. They review that clean vaginas are not necessarily…
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Menopause
Virginia Reath, PA and GynoCurious continue their series on the menopause. Reviewing symptoms and perceptions about this time in women's lives are discussed…
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Birthing with midwives
Jenna Smith, CM and Katie Guernsey, CNM speak with GynoCurious about their lives as midwives. They describe the arc of their professional choices, the impact…
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Ulcerative Colitis Part Two
Jennifer Ciotta shares further information about healing from a life threatening ulcerative colitis flare in 2021. She tells GynoCurious the lessons she has…
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Vulva Views - TIGHT
Vulva Views reviews the history of corsets, plastic surgery and the social norms that have challenged women into fitting into/accommodating the expectations…
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Domestic Violence, all too prevalent!
Dr. Branka Bryan, clinical psychologist, joins GynoCurious to discuss the sobering reality of domestic violence. One out of every third woman in the US has…
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A Day in the Life of a Breast Surgeon
Zoe Weinstein, MD speaks with GynoCurious about the early years of training as a general surgeon. She shares with us the challenges of (her) residency as a…
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Vulva Views - An Endometriosis Journey
Zara Altbach speaks with Amy and Allison about her diagnosis of Catamenial pneumothorax and endometriosis. After three spontaneous pneumothorax, Zara learned…
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The Voice of Advocacy
Wendy Stark, is now president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater NY after spending the last 30 years in leadership and advocacy roles in the health care…
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Vulva Views - Figuring out Fitness
Jessica turned 40 years old in October. She is a single mom of two boys and works in the healthcare management field with a focus in Pediatrics. She is also a…
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A NICU Journey
After learning about an unexpected pregnancy, Laurel enjoyed months of a really easy pregnancy. Then due to a concern about her premature babies health she was…
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How to weave a life-changing diagnosis into ones life
Melissa Eppard, an educator, breast cancer thriver and flat activist, life and holistic cancer coach shares with GynoCurious her journey of healing from a…
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The Perimenpause and the Vagina
Virginia Reath, a physicians associate, returns today to discuss the changes in the pelvis; the vulva and the vagina as the hormonal milieu of the body changes…
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Non-monagamy and Polywise
In her international private practice, Jessica Fern works with individuals, couples, and people in multiple-partner relationships who no longer want to be…
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Vulva Views- Modest Dress? (Part 2)
Another episode of the new show Vulva Views. Amy and Allison speak about customs and norms in different areas of the world and how strict dress norms in…
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Vulva Views- Modest Dress?
Another episode of the new show Vulva Views. Amy and Alison speak about customs and norms in different areas of the world and how strict dress norms in certain…
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A journey with Jenn C. and autoimmune disease
Jennifer Ciotta informs us about ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease. After a life-threatening flare of ulcerative colitis in 2021 she began to…
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Vulva Views- Why do vulva havers tend to suppress their own physical and emotional needs?
GynoCurious tries a new format! Joining Dr. Amy Novatt is Allison Chawla, LCSW, a frequent guest on GynoCurious. During Vulva Views they will discuss…
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"Wooing the soul"
Elizabeth Lesser, is a co-founder and advisor to Omega Institute, the largest adult education center in the US that focuses on health, wellness, spirituality…
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What does nutrition mean to you?
Roufia Payman, DT,CDN is Director of Nutritional Counseling and education at Northern Dutchess Hospital and a licensed nutritionist and dietitian. She helped…
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Let's talk about dying and death!
Following a breast cancer diagnosis in 1992, Barbara Sarah left a 20 year career as a school social worker and chose to dedicate herself to work in Oncology…
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Sex Ed
Lorelei Sharkey is a cofounder of The Butterfly Academy; a health, self care and relational education organization in NY’s Hudson Valley. . She is an American…
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Helping women heal in the face of the patriarchy!
Virginia Reath, PA, a practicing clinician, educator and activist in the fields of gynecology, sexual and reproductive health care for the past 40 years. She…
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Life as a college doc
Dr. Yakira Teitel, is the director of Health Services at Bard College in Annondale-on-Hudson, NY. Dr. Teitel received her MD from the University of Californina…