Speaking of Women's Health
The Speaking of Women's Health Podcast is excited to bring you credible women's health information from host and Executive Director, Dr. Holly L. Thacker. Dr. Thacker will interview guest clinicians discussing relevant women's health topics and the latest news and tips.
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Podcasting since 2023 • 188 episodes
Speaking of Women's Health
Latest Episodes
Here’s How to Build Collagen the Smart Way
Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker unpacks what collagen actually is, why production slows with age and menopause, and how to protect and build it with food and daily habits. She weighs the evidence on collagen supplement...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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17:30
Navigating Menopause and Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer with Dr. Corinne Menn
Breast cancer survivors are sometimes told to endure the fallout of estrogen deprivation. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host sits down with Dr. Corinne Menn, a long‑term breast cancer survivor, to unpack what real, evidence‑based menopause...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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37:29
Boosting Bone Health
Your bones are silently changing beneath the surface, and for women entering menopause, that change accelerates at an alarming rate. Did you know you could lose up to 30% of your bone mass in the first 5-7 years after menopause? This silent thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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1:06:03
World Menopause Day: Understanding the Complete Menopause Journey
Every October 18th marks World Menopause Day, highlighting a transition affecting over a billion women worldwide who spend at least a third to half of their lives in this phase. Despite its universal nature, menopause remains poorly understood ...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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42:05
The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy
Hormone therapy remains the gold standard for treating menopausal symptoms—hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and vaginal dryness. When started within 10 years of menopause onset, it offers a remarkable 30% reduction i...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:00:19
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