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Send us a text When family dynamics break down, who protects the bond between grandparents and grandchildren? Attorney Eva Saulnier returns to the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to tackle this often-overlooked but emotionally charged area of family law. Most grandparents are shocked to discover they have limited legal standing regarding their grandchildren. As Saulnier explains to Host Dr. Holly Thacker, courts maintain a strong preference for parental rights, even when those parents are...

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Send us a text When family dynamics break down, who protects the bond between grandparents and grandchildren? Attorney Eva Saulnier returns to the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to tackle this often-overlooked but emotionally charged area of family law. Most grandparents are shocked to discover they have limited legal standing regarding their grandchildren. As Saulnier explains to Host Dr. Holly Thacker, courts maintain a strong preference for parental rights, even when those parents are...

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Speaking of Women's Health

Grandparents' Rights: Legal Options When You Need to Step In

Send us a text When family dynamics break down, who protects the bond between grandparents and grandchildren? Attorney Eva Saulnier returns to the Speaking of Women's Health Podcast to tackle this often-overlooked but emotionally charged area of family law. Most grandparents are shocked to discover they have limited legal standing regarding their grandchildren. As Saulnier explains to Host Dr. Holly Thacker, courts maintain a strong preference for parental rights, even when those parents are...

1 week ago

41 minutes

Speaking of Women's Health

Here’s How to Build Collagen the Smart Way

Send us a text 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 supplements, shares safety guardrails, and lays out a practical plan for skin, joints, and bones. Dr. Thacker starts with the big levers: why smoking, alcohol, sugar, and UV exposure damage collagen, and how simple shifts—SPF on chronically expose...

2 weeks ago

17 minutes

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Navigating Menopause and Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer with Dr. Corinne Menn

Send us a text 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 care looks like for breast cancer survivors, high‑risk women, and BRCA previvors—without fear and without shame. For more information on Dr. Corinne Menn, visit drmenn.com. Support the show

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

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Boosting Bone Health

Send us a text 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 thief works without symptoms until a fracture occurs, often when it's too late for prevention. In this episode, Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker reads Chapter 12 of her book, "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause,...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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World Menopause Day: Understanding the Complete Menopause Journey

Send us a text 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 and inadequately addressed in many healthcare settings. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker walks you through the menopause journey in this episode. She touches on the increasing severity of health issues during men...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy

Send us a text 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 in all-cause mortality. Yet this fact rarely makes headlines. Join Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker as she reads and discusses Chapter 10: The Risks and Benefits of Hormone Therapy from her book, "The Cleveland Cli...

1 month ago

1 hour

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Choosing and Seeing a Doctor at Midlife

Send us a text Are you tired of feeling like you're navigating menopause or perimenopause alone, armed only with contradictory advice and sensationalized headlines? Dr. Holly Thacker, Director of the Center for Specialized Women's Health at Cleveland Clinic, is here to change that. In honor of October being World Menopause Month, we are replaying this first episode of Dr. Thacker's podcast series based on her book, "The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Menopause." In Chapter 1, Choosing and ...

1 month ago

57 minutes

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Your Body on Alcohol: What Everyone Needs to Know

Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Holly Thacker tackles the complex relationship between alcohol and health, particularly for women. Drawing from both scientific evidence and personal stories, she explains why women experience more severe effects from alcohol than men—even when drinking the same amount. The conversation goes beyond basic facts about alcoholism to explore how alcohol uniquely impacts women's bodies. Dr. Thacker reveals that women metabolize alcohol more slowly a...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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The Burning Truth: Understanding Acid Reflux and GERD

Send us a text That burning sensation creeping up your chest after a delicious meal isn't just uncomfortable—it's your body sending you an important message. Dr. Holly Thacker breaks down the crucial differences between occasional acid reflux and chronic GERD, a condition affecting one in three adults that shouldn't be ignored. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Dr. Thacker explains how your lower esophageal sphincter functions as the gatekeeper between your stomach and esophagus, ...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Expert Advice on Midlife Women's Health with Dr. Madeline Cohn

Send us a text What happens when your body enters perimenopause? Does hormone therapy cause cancer? Dr. Madeline Cohn, who recently joined Cleveland Clinic's Center for Specialized Women's Health as a staff physician, brings clarity to these questions. With expertise in menopause care, sexual health, osteoporosis, and general gynecological concerns, Dr. Cohn tackles six persistent menopause myths that cause unnecessary worry. Dr. Cohn explains how menopause affects sleep, mood, memory, skin,...

2 months ago

32 minutes

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Your Bladder Matters: Common Urinary Issues in Women

Send us a text Have you ever wondered why urinary issues seem to affect women differently than men? The answer lies in our unique anatomy and hormonal makeup — factors that make female urinary health both fascinating and complex. Dr. Holly Thacker takes listeners on a comprehensive journey through the most common urologic conditions affecting women during Urology Awareness Month. From the annoying but potentially dangerous urinary tract infections to the embarrassing reality of pelvic organ ...

2 months ago

43 minutes

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The Silent Threat: Understanding Ovarian Cancer

Send us a text Ovarian cancer, the second most common gynecologic malignancy, can be cured 90-95% of the time when caught early. Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host talks through the risk factors like family history, BRCA gene mutations, obesity, and personal reproductive factors that are essential for early detection and prevention. • Risk increases with age (over 50), family history, and BRCA gene mutations • BRCA1 carriers face 35-70% lifetime risk compared to less than 2% in ge...

2 months ago

31 minutes

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Are You Getting the Necessary Omega Fatty Acids?

Send us a text Could balancing your omega-3 and omega-6 intake be the key to better health and wellness? Discover how omega fatty acids play a pivotal role in our lives as host Dr. Holly Thacker unravels everything you need to know about omega fatty acids. Join us as we explore the remarkable benefits of omega-3 fatty acids on conditions ranging from depression to cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Thacker addresses the challenges of achieving adequate omega-3 intake solely t...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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Skincare Secrets for Beautiful, Healthy Skin

Send us a text Join Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Holly Thacker, MD, for secret skincare tips from dermatologists and other experts for younger, healthier skin. Did the summer sun dry out your hair and skin? This episode is filled with ways to get rid of sun spots, improve split ends and bring a glow to your skin. Support the show

3 months ago

57 minutes

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Preserving Your Cognitive Health As You Age

Send us a text The battle against cognitive decline begins long before memory problems appear. Dr. Holly Thacker delivers a fascinating deep dive into the nutrients and supplements proven to protect your brain as you age, with startling revelations about how women's brains age differently than men's. At the heart of this episode is a treasure trove of practical knowledge about brain-protective nutrients. A newly available over-the-counter supplement called CerefolinNAC Brain Wellness (former...

3 months ago

39 minutes

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A Nurse's Insider Tips for Surgery Success

Send us a text Nurse Samantha Graham joins Speaking of Women's Health Podcast Host Dr. Holly Thacker to share her expansive nursing knowledge and provide essential guidance on preparing for surgery and breastfeeding success. Sam offers both professional insights and personal experiences to help patients navigate important healthcare moments with confidence. Various nursing career pathways from nursing assistants to advanced practice nursesFlexibility of nursing careers for work-life balanceCr...

3 months ago

41 minutes

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The Devil Really Does Wear Prada: How Footwear Impacts Your Health

Send us a text Dr. Holly Thacker takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the often-overlooked world of women's foot health in this Speaking of Women's Health Podcast episode. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, she reveals why those 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 120 muscles in each foot deserve much more attention than they typically receive. Did you know that one in three women over 65 experiences foot pain, and a staggering 87% of Americans will have ...

3 months ago

41 minutes

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Yoga for Chronic Pain Relief

Send us a text When doctors told Judi Bar she would need spinal fusion surgery or likely end up in a wheelchair, she made a bold request: "Give me one year to help myself." That decision not only saved her from surgery but launched her on a transformative journey to become a pioneering yoga therapist who has helped countless people with chronic pain. In this deeply personal conversation, Judi shares how she developed "heart-centered yoga" after discovering traditional yoga classes weren't ac...

3 months ago

47 minutes

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Domestic Violence: Breaking the Silence

Send us a text Domestic violence cuts across all layers of society, affecting people of every age, background, and socioeconomic status. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Holly Thacker welcomes attorneys Ashleigh Holmes and Alexandria Ruden to break down the critical facts about intimate partner violence that everyone should know. The statistics are sobering: a woman is assaulted by an intimate partner every nine seconds in the United States. The National Domestic Violence Hotline receives ...

4 months ago

40 minutes

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The Science Behind Living Better Longer

Send us a text The pursuit of optimal health as we age requires more than just conventional medicine—it demands a deeper understanding of how our hormones, genetics, and metabolism interact. In this continuation of the conversation with Dr. Elena Christofides, Host Dr. Holly Thacker goes beyond the surface of women's health concerns to explore groundbreaking approaches that can literally change how we age. Dr. Christofides reveals why comprehensive blood testing should include genetic marker...

4 months ago

49 minutes