554546288429728 From Postpartum to Perimenopause: Real Talk on Sex, Hormones, and Health with Drs. Sara Twogood and Alyssa Quimby - The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast

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3rd Oct 2024

From Postpartum to Perimenopause: Real Talk on Sex, Hormones, and Health with Drs. Sara Twogood and Alyssa Quimby

In this episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney is joined by two powerhouse OB-GYNs and co-founders of Fem.ed, Dr. Sara Twogood and Dr. Alyssa Quimby from Cedars-Sinai. Together, they tackle the often-taboo topics of sexual health, perimenopause, and the mental load women carry as they navigate motherhood and their careers. This episode breaks down important discussions around:

  • The impact of perimenopause and postpartum changes on sexual health.
  • How to improve communication with your partner about sex and intimacy.
  • Common physical changes women experience, from vaginal dryness to irregular bleeding.
  • Misconceptions around HRT (hormone replacement therapy) and who might benefit from it.
  • Tips on vaginal health, including what to avoid and how to care for your body.
  • The importance of having conversations about mental load, self-care, and sexual well-being with your sexual partner(s).

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The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast
Giving modern working moms the tools, resources, and information they need to win at parenting and work without losing themselves.
Wouldn't it be great to find a podcast for the Modern Working Mom that addresses life as a mom, life as a working mom with an ambitious career and life as a mom who wants to also have time for her own life? That is what the Modern Mommy Doc podcast is all about.
We live in a world where we are supposed to raise kids as if we don't work and work as if we don't have kids (and don't even mention that we may also want to fit in some time for ourselves to read a book or take a SoulCycle class.)
Everyone has an opinion on what it takes to be the perfect Working Mom in today's society. Most of the advice is unattainable, anxiety-provoking and certainly doesn't address how the modern working mom is supposed to make time for her own life. The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast helps working moms say "no" to unrealistic expectations for a perfectly-balanced life and say "yes" to what really matters. You'll hear inspiring interviews with experts in each of the core areas modern working moms who parent with intention know are critical for success –dreaming big, spending time on things that matter, making space for themselves, investing in their mental and physical health, parenting in partnership, and being intentional about the way they parent their kids.
Your host is Whitney Casares, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P. She's a Stanford-trained, board-certified pediatrician, author, speaker, blogger @modernmommydoc, mom of two and avid Peloton-er. Drawing on her own experience as a working mom in the modern world, she's curated a group of expert guests to help you find the credible advice you're looking for when it comes to taking care of your child, your career and yourself.
We live in an era filled with so many questions around Working Mom Life and finding balance. On the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, you'll find the focused answers you've been looking for to truly have it all.

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Whitney Casares

Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP is a pediatrician and a mom to two young girls in Portland, Oregon. Every day, she tries to balance taking care of work, her kids, and herself, laughing at the craziness of the early years with young ones.

After completing her undergraduate degree in Journalism, she completed her medical school training at The University of Vermont and her pediatrics residency training at Stanford University. She also holds a Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from The University of California, Berkeley. She cares for children and adolescents as a full-time, Board-certified pediatrician in Portland, Oregon. Her passion is helping parents find their way to confidence and success as they raise their kids.

Being a modern parent is a challenge and an adventure – Dr. Casares knows it first-hand. She developed Modern Mommy Doc to inspire, educate and encourage moms and dads so they can win at parenting without losing themselves.