Overlooked: Women's Health Can't Wait

There is a huge diversity of experience in menopause, and we don't talk about that enough. We’re leaning into Menopause Awareness Month and taking the opportunity to hear about the aspects of menopause we don't talk about enough, through listener stories.Hear from Samantha Gattsek in the US, Robyn Watt in Canada, and Lauren Chiren in the UK. And - Golda takes you on her ‘sanity walk’ - which is how she's getting through menopause.Share your menopause story with us by sending a voice memo at Overlookedpod.com New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Even a basic definition of endometriosis tells us a lot about why we need to rethink how we’re dealing with this condition. Rowan Gardner is co-founder of Precision Life, where she's using genetics to revolutionize how we understand endometriosis - breaking it into subtypes instead of treating it as one disease. We know that with endometriosis, the stakes are high, and the challenges are enormous - but so is the opportunity, says Rowan, who is finding new ways to look at patients and their data. Sign up for the newsletter to go deeper and get links and resources on this topic.  New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Morgan Stanton's frustration with unanswered questions about her fibroids led her to start a company that's collecting menstrual blood to build better models of women's reproductive health. As CEO of Opal Therapeutics, she's creating "organoids" - miniature uteruses grown from menstrual blood - to help understand conditions like fibroids and endometriosis that affect millions of women but have been largely ignored by research.Links:Opal Therapeutics: https://www.opaltherapeutics.com/What to listen to next - 'Mapping the ovaries', with Kathleen E O'Neill New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Genetic testing is a powerful preventive tool for ovarian cancer, especially since there's no way to screen for this disease like we can with breast or cervical cancer. Golda's journey into prevention started with the results of a genetic test, which showed a gene mutation called RAD51C. But with that knowledge comes difficult decisions. She tells that story.And, Jason Rosenthal tells the story of his wife, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and the work of the AKR Foundation. Overlooked is a recipient of the AKR Foundation's Innovator Award, which made this series possible. Learn more here: https://www.amykrouserosenthalfoundation.org/Want more episodes on ovarian cancer? Listen to the first season of Overlooked:Web linkApple Link New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Three innovators in ovarian cancer talk about their work in moving the needle: Oriana Papin Zogby from AOA Dx, Dr Ernst Lengyel from the University of Chicago, and Dr Jeanette Boudreau from Dalhousie University.Here's more on each of these guests:Oriana Papin Zogby: https://aoadx.com/our-team/Dr Ernst Lengyel: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/ernst-lengyelDr Jeanette Boudreau: https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/microbiology/people/our-faculty/jeanette-boudreau.htmlOverlooked is a recipient of the AKR Foundation's Innovator Award, which made this series possible. Learn more about the Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation here: https://www.amykrouserosenthalfoundation.org/What to listen to next - Creating a new path in women's health, with Oriana Papin Zoghby New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Three women share their experience of ovarian cancer symptoms - Erin Konrath, Jen Johnson and Susan Leighton. September is Ovarian Cancer month, and this is the first in a series of three episodes exploring this disease.Overlooked is a recipient of the AKR Foundation's Innovator Award, which made this series possible. Learn more about the Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation here: https://www.amykrouserosenthalfoundation.org/What to listen to next: What is cancer survivorship, with Teresa Arthur (aka mom) New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Overlooked is a podcast with a point of view: that women’s health can’t wait, not any more. And this season we’re bringing you fresh stories and conversations with the people who are moving the needle on women's health. New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.   Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do: 1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically.   2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6   3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show.   4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5   5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked   Get in touch, stay in touch CONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/   DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Why are Black women are less likely to survive endometrial cancer? It’s a deep-seated inequality, and Dr Kemi Doll has been treating patients and studying it for years. She explains what endometrial cancer is, why this lethal disparity exists, and why she thinks Black women are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ in women’s health. More about Dr Kemi Doll - https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/kemi-dollMore about endometrial cancer - https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/endometrial-cancer/about/what-is-endometrial-cancer.htmlListen to this episode next, about mapping the ovaries. New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

What does it mean to survive a diagnosis, and live with cancer? For this episode, we return to the subject that launched the very first season of Overlooked: ovarian cancer, with Teresa Arthur - aka Golda’s Mom. Teresa was diagnosed in 2018 and has been living with recurring ovarian cancer for the last seven years, spending almost half of every year in chemotherapy treatment. She talks candidly with Golda about her health challenges and quality of life in survivorship. Take a listen to Teresa’s story with ovarian cancer, which we told in our very first season here: https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/fluid-puppy New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

When Jessica Baladad found a cancerous lump in her breast at 33 through a self-exam, it set her on a path not just to survive cancer but to become an advocate for women's health. She created a platform called "Feel for Your Life" to empower women to overcome fear, and financial barriers to take control of their breast health. In this conversation, Jessica shares the intimate details of her diagnosis journey, talks about why breast self-exams are overlooked, and provides actionable advice for dealing with insurance companies that refuse to cover supplemental screenings. Feel for your Life: https://www.feelforyourlife.com/Listen to this episode next: Where do we get our health information from, with Dr Brandi Sinkfield: https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/health-literacy-with-dr-brandi-sinkfield New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Journalist Sally Herships has been dealing with debilitating migraines for most of her adult life. She shares her migraine audio diaries, and talks about how she has found ways to cope with migraine, which has often landed her in the emergency room. And, why is the connection between hormones and migraines so poorly understood, even though migraines affect more women than men? Sally Herships’ work: https://www.sallyherships.com/Migraines in women: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/why-do-women-suffer-migraines-more-frequently-and-severely-than-menListen to this episode next: The revelation of a mid-life ADHD diagnosis https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/the-revelation-of-a-midlife-adhd-diagnosis-with-claire-tomkins New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

If you’ve had a mammogram, and your results show you have dense breast tissue - here’s what you should know about it. Radiologist Julie Gershon talks about what it means for your health, and what you should do as a next step in breast cancer screening. More about our guest, Julie Gershon https://www.jgershon.com/More about dense breasts: https://www.areyoudense.org/What to listen to next: this episode about paying for breast screening. New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD is a little-known and under-researched condition - a severe form of PMS. Shalene Gupta is the author of ‘The Cycle: Confronting the Pain of Periods and PMDD’, a raw account of her experience with this condition. Shalene talks about the havoc it created in her life, and the difficult path to finding effective treatment. Shalene also traces PMDD’s controversial route to formal recognition by the medical establishment, and talks about the implications of openly discussing conditions like PMDD in today's climate.The Cycle: Confronting the Pain of Periods and PMDD, by Shalene Gupta: https://shalenegupta.com/the-cycle/The International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD): https://www.iapmd.org/Listen to this next:Discovering a borderline tumor in your twenties with Lucy Rudd: https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/discovering-a-borderline-tumor-in-your-20s-with-lucy-rudd  New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Carolyn Thomas was having a heart attack when an emergency room doctor diagnosed her with acid reflux and sent her home. For two weeks, she continued experiencing symptoms while attempting to live normally—all while her heart was in crisis. She tells this extraordinary story of survival, and talks about how it turned her into an advocate for women’s heart health. Also in this conversation: gender bias in cardiac care, why our awareness of heart diseases is actually worse than it used to be, and specific strategies women can use to advocate for themselves in medical settings. My Heart Sisters blog: https://myheartsisters.org/A Woman's Guide to Living with Heart Disease: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/11800/womans-guide-living-heart-diseaseWhat to listen to next: Surviving a brain aneurism. New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Modern IUDs - intrauterine devices - are a safe form of contraception for most women. But this wasn’t always the case. Author Chikako Takeshita traces the history and development of these devices, originally created for population control in 1960s, and talks about one IUD in particular, the Dalkon Shield, which would cause widespread harm to the women who used it, and in some cases, had lethal consequences.Click the 'Follow' button for more women's health stories.The Global Biopolitics of the IUD: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547840/the-global-biopolitics-of-the-iud/Chikako Takeshita: Associate Professor at the University of California Riverside - https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/chikakotMore information about IUDs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24441-intrauterine-device-iudListen to this next:HPV screening https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/screening-yourself-for-cervical-cancer-could-be-a-game-changer-with-dr-anita-lim New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

What are the origins of HRT and estrogen therapy? Historian Alison Li takes us back to 1930s Canada, and the ‘endocrine gold rush’, when estrogen was extracted from hogs, then human placentas, and finally horses - to create the drug Premarin (the name comes from PREgnant MAre urINE). The making and marketing of estrogen therapy would shape how we think about menopause in particular, for decades to come.Click the 'Follow' button for more women's health stories.More on Alison Li and her work https://alisonli.com/A word from our sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Tell Every Amazing Lady®Whether you've had an ovarian cancer diagnosis or have questions about general women's health, like your first visit to the OBGYN or you're going through menopause, Tell Every Amazing Lady® is here to help!Tell Every Amazing Lady® supports ovarian cancer survivors and their families, provides ovarian cancer awareness, offers education on women’s health, and funds medical research. It is a powerful resource for every woman, offering education and support throughout the entire lifespan, from puberty through menopause, while remaining committed to ovarian cancer prevention at all ages.The organization aims to help every woman understand her body and how to protect it. Visit the website TellEveryAmazingLady.org to explore all the resources available. Events and activities, both virtual and in-person, are held every month, and everyone is invited to join. More information about these activities can be found on the event central page of the website, or through social media at @telleveryamazinglady.Tell Every Amazing Lady® wants to hear from you. Whether you're a survivor of ovarian cancer, have lost a loved one to ovarian cancer, or you're going through menopause and feel alone, your story is wanted. Email contact@telleveryamazinglady.org to share.Learn more: @TellEveryAmazingLadywebsite: www.TellEveryAmazingLady.org------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

When journalist Alicia Trujillo felt a sudden, searing headache while swimming, she knew something was wrong. Doctors finally uncovered the cause a few days later - a ruptured aneurysm in her brain. In this episode, Alicia recounts the harrowing days leading up to her diagnosis, the emergency brain surgery that followed, and how it changed her outlook on life. There's still a ton we don't know about women in midlife. Listen to other episodes about this topic:The revelation of a midlife ADHD diagnosis, with Claire Tomkins: https://pod.link/1706322130/episode/e5b0937494315b8bd1413c92ee349bdfNot your mother's menopause, with Dr Gillian Goddard: https://pod.link/1706322130/episode/bc6b393ad36c74d5a1a8c68ae0b6da71🔗 Show Notes:Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Learn more about symptoms, causes, and risk factors from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brain-aneurysm/symptoms-causes/syc-20361483Mentioned in the episode: Emilia Clarke’s organization https://www.sameyou.org/ New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Cervical cancer is preventable, but nobody really likes showing up at the gynecologist’s office to get their screening done - which is likely the reason the number of women who show up for screening has been falling. Now, a DIY screening kit will allow you to do the test at home. Dr Anita Lim is a cancer epidemiologist at King's College London and was the lead researcher on a major study measuring the effectiveness of 'self-sampling' in the UK. She talks about heartfelt messages she received from women in the study and why self-sampling could be a game-changer for cervical screening and women’s health.Show notes:Dr Anita Lim https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/anita-limThe YouScreen study https://www.nclcanceralliance.nhs.uk/ncl-news/youscreen-self-sampling-study-results/More on cervical cancer https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cervical-cancer.html  New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Despite all the noise about menopause (and there’s a lot), there’s one place where we’re still not talking about it openly, and that’s the workplace. But that’s changing - slowly. Now, some companies are offering menopause benefits too. In this episode, we look at menopause in the workplace, and hear from Sarah Shepherd (Privia Health) and Isha Viij (Maven Clinic).Want more menopause stories? We've got you covered -The revelation of a midlife ADHD diagnosis, with Claire Tomkins: https://pod.link/1706322130/episode/e5b0937494315b8bd1413c92ee349bdfA full hysterectomy could prevent cancer - but it also kickstarts menopause: Pamela Esposito-Amery’s storyhttps://pod.link/1706322130/episode/2b1e1ca954fbe57df2ec68e22c038a64Not your mother's menopause, with Dr Gillian Goddard: https://pod.link/1706322130/episode/bc6b393ad36c74d5a1a8c68ae0b6da71Show Notes:Previa Health: https://www.priviahealth.com/Maven Clinic: https://www.mavenclinic.com/Maven Clinic’s report on the menopause experience for millennials and generation X: https://mavenpreprint.substack.com/p/millenopause-is-reframing-middleSamantha Bee’s menopause show, which is mentioned at the start of the episode: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/samantha-bee-takes-on-menopause-in-her-new-one-woman-show/    New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.

Earlier this year, the CDC updated its recommendations on pain management for IUD insertion (intrauterine devices used for birth control), which prompted Carine Carmy to share her story of how an IUD insertion sent her to the emergency room with severe pain, nausea, chills and a fever. She talks about what happened, and why we should have more in-depth conversations about pain management with our healthcare providers. She’s now the co-founder and CEO of Origin, a women’s health company focused on pelvic floor physical therapy, and she explains why the pelvic floor is an overlooked and crucial part of our bodies and overall health.Listen to another episode about cervical health - 'Sharing a difficult story about cervical screening, with writer Brittany Chaffee'https://pod.link/1706322130/episode/45572d4cdf13dcfa76517a40b5c434e6 SHOW NOTES:CDC updates guidelines on pain relief for IUD insertion https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-to-know-about-pain-relief-iud-insertion-options-insurance/Pelvic health 101 https://www.theoriginway.com/pelvic-floor-101The 2024 Origin pelvic health study https://www.theoriginway.com/2024-pelvic-health-study On this episode, we also spotlight the work of the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative of British Columbia. Learn more at https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter to get backstories and updates on the podcast - sign up at the banner on the website: www.overlookedpod.com. EMAIL US - get in touch with the show: hello@overlookedpod.comDISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise. New to Overlooked? Welcome.Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. Want more Overlooked? Here's what you can do:1. CLICK 'follow' wherever you listening to this, and episodes will come to you automatically. 2. GET THE NEWSLETTER for a deeper dive on this topic + resources and links + the backstory to the episode and Golda's personal take on it. Sign up here https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 3. VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://overlookedpod.com/ to learn about the show. 4. JOIN A STORYTELLING WORKSHOP to learn how to tell your own health story in sound. Sign up here - https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/a0aa7482e5 5. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. If you have found value in our stories, make a contribution to help us thrive and keep doing work that matters  https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked Get in touch, stay in touchCONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.