Raw Female takes an unfiltered and often cringeworthy look at what it means to be a woman in midlife and beyond. Join sister-hosts Kris & Allie as they talk with experts, and among themselves, on all things female. Episodes drop each Tuesday!
Kris hits her Period Brag Phase and Allie couldn't be less impressed.
Dermatology PA-C Stephanie Cullinane guides Kris & Allie through smart skin protocols. Part 1 of 2.
Stephanie Cullinane, PA-C, drills down on the cosmetic side of her practice, troubleshooting Allie's brown spots and Kris' fatty chin. Part 2 of 2.
Allie spills over at the gyno, tapping into her control issues.
Kris goes in for her mammogram, only to uncover that she has dense boobs—and there's a protocol for that.
Allie's nearly speechless over Kris's very "unprofessional" period-at-work situation.
Kris & Allie talk with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Pei-Li Huang about women's health issues, IVF, donor eggs, health care advocacy, and more. They delve into infertility processes and stigmas, as well as the changing landscape of women's healthcare. Dr. Huang is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. An active member of the Massachusetts Medical Society, Dr. Huang is a champion for women's reproductive health. She is a ...
Allie lights up over the chance to get at Dave's bald head.
A pre-pandemic Kris & Allie go out with friends and the conversation turns to tricky tools.
After 50+ years of sisterhood, Kris & Allie realize they're on opposite sides of the mirror-squatting debate. Do you check out your undercarriage with a mirror? Email us at info@rawfemale.com!
Allie rapid-fires her sleep hacks while Kris double-downs on espresso. Have a sleep hack or two that work for you? Let us know and we'll share them in an upcoming episode. Email us at info@rawfemale.com. You can even email us an mp3 and we'll play it on air! RESOURCES WE TALKED ABOUT ON THIS BITTY For Kris' killer espresso machine, you can find the Rocket Giotto here! CONNECT WITH RAW FEMALE - Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop. - Follow us on Instagram at @raw...
In this episode, we sit down with Parks California President and CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor. Kindley has spent much of her career as a champion for social justice and environmental sustainability. She led human rights and environmental efforts at Gap and now heads Parks California, the non-profit partner to the California State Parks system. In the first of our two-part interview, Kindley talks about what led her to advocacy work, how origin stories matter, and the power behind her new ta...
In Part 2 of our chat with Parks California CEO Kindley Walsh Lawlor, we talk about a tragedy in Bangladesh, what really scared her and being effective after failure. Here's what we discussed with Kindley in Part 2: advocating locallywomen and equitymentorship and vulnerabilitya factory fire in Bangladeshlearning from failurethe fun of building a teamdeveloping a visionthe joy of checklists!the next generationJamie & Simon from Outlanderher needlepoint habit Links to resources disc...
Kris and Allie rapid-fire some hacks a year into Covid. Email yours to info@rawfemale.com and we'll share! Here's what we discussed: Food hacksGoing commandoA sense of normalcyNature & musicPet loansBusy brainsConnect with Raw Female Join our email list and we'll remind you when new episodes drop.Follow us on Instagram at @rawfemalepodcastIf you enjoyed this episode or learned something new, forward to a friend!And don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Raw Female...
Kris does a little reading in anticipation of the Raw Female interview with Dr. Sara Tanza, a pelvic health physical therapist. An intrigued Allie brings absolutely nothing to the table. SHOWNOTES Here's what the sisters discussed: Do they fart & poo in Britain?Rabbit-pellet poosAllie’s “consistent AF” poos“Fluffy” is not greatFiber supplements Links to resources discussed in this podcast: The Pelvic Floor Bible by Jane Simpson (or try ordering from a local bookseller!)The Bristol Stool S...
Kris & Allie sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza, owner of Pelvic Potential in Santa Cruz, Calif. We talk about leaking, clenching, breathing, how best to use lube and how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help with painful sex. Dr. Sara takes listeners through a self-assessment and offers tips on breathing and muscle activation. Part 1 of 2. Here's what we discussed with Dr. Sara Tanza in Part 1: What is your pelvic floor?How our core relates to our pelvi...
In Part 2 of our chat with pelvic health physical therapist Dr. Sara Tanza we dig deeper on how best to be proactive on pelvic health, how to handle pelvic organ prolapse, the importance of a baseline assessment, what to do about the stigmas surrounding pelvic floor health and more. Here’s what we discussed with Dr. Sara in Part 2: The first visit evaluationLower back pain linked to pelvic health dysfunctionInternal work not necessaryVirtual visits are popular & effectiveProlapse ...
Kris & Allie re-live their pre-Covid days, when a hot dog trainer would visit regularly. TW: Objectification of men.