The Woman Centered Health Podcast

Jul 01 2023 75 ep. 59 mins 55
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On The Woman Centered Health Podcast, the official podcast of Woman Centered Health, join us, Dr. Nicole Loew and Dr. Stephanie Edmonds as we “chat” about how to discuss sexual and reproductive health with patients using a woman centered approach. Our motivation is to improve the experience women have with their providers while also advancing healthcare by creating a "bridge" between expert knowledge (i.e. clinical and research) and every day practice. In each podcast we have at least one expert guest give their advice and commentary. Become a monthly subscriber and get access to show notes so that you can have a quick reference guide and access to links: http://bit.ly/WCHPatreon and visit our website at www.womancenteredhealth.com

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EP 71: Inclusive Sexual Health Assessments with Mary Kathleen Haber

Jul 01 2023 66 mins  
In this episode we Mary Kathleen Haber about inclusive sexual health assessments. We cover a lot of information including why inclusivity and language is important, important questions to ask, how to frame sexual and reproductive health questions across the lifespan, how our current questioning my be limited, and how we can make our environment more inclusive. Mary Kathleen also re

EP 70: Patient Experience with Mindy Spigel

May 25 2023 63 mins  
In this episode, we interview Mindy Spigel, author of "There's a Snake on My Head," about patient experience and how clinicians can alleviate patient's fear and anxiety when seeking healthcare. Based on her research, she shares three things patient's must feel in order to be fully present and engaged during their visit because everyone enters the doors of healthcare with fear. N

EP 69: Service Design with Dr. Claire Phillips

Apr 27 2023 55 mins  
In this episode, we interview Claire Phillips, systems-thinker extraordinaire and founder of Nursing the System. We talk about "good leadership," principles of service design, and how to incorporate service design into your practice/leadership role. We end with communication tips for leaders and front-line workers and how leaders and front-line workers can build working relationshi

EP 68: Managing Misinformation with Dr. Sara Gorman

Mar 30 2023 64 mins  
In this episode, we interview Dr. Sara Gorman, author and CEO of Critica, about managing misinformation. We discuss the difference between misinformation and disinformation, infodemics, the pitfalls of arguing on social media, and how clinicians can manage mis/disinformation in their practice. Of course we nerd out over neuroscience and the books she has written/is writing along th

EP 67: Safe Havens with Dixie Weber and Rebecca Vahle

Feb 23 2023 68 mins  
In this episode we interview Dixie Weber and Rebecca Vahle from Family to Family Support Network about safe havens. We compare and contrast safe havens, baby boxes, and infant abandonment and the three policies that every hospital should have. We also discuss important communication tips when speaking with a pregnant person in crisis and questions to ask when someone is considering

EP 66: Burnout and Compassion with Rose Horton

Jan 26 2023 67 mins  
In this episode, we interview Rose Horton and take a deep dive into healthcare burnout and some tips and tricks for combating burnout. Nurses can now get CE for listening to the WCH Podcast here: bit.ly/WCHCEU or download the CEHQ app on #Android or #Apple to listen, learn, and earn wherever you are! For transcripts, resources, and questions asked check out our website www.woman

EP 65: Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr. Lina Buffington

Dec 29 2022 61 mins  
In this episode we interview Dr. Lina Buffington, the Executive Director of Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health (NSRH). NSRH and the resources they offer are another great tool for clinicians, especially for folks providing abortion care. We cover the goals and mission of NSRH, the value of being a member, and the specialized training they offer to nurses. We also get into so

EP 64: Respectful Maternity Care Toolkit with Rose Horton and Catherine Hill

Nov 24 2022 59 mins  
In this episode we interview Rose Horton and Catherine Hill about the new Respectful Maternity Toolkit developed by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN). We cover why the kit was developed, how the kit was developed, what's included in the kit, and tips for getting buy-in and implementing the respectful maternity care toolkit. Be sure to che

EP 63: Birth Experiences of Autistic People with Dr. Laura Foran Lewis

Oct 27 2022 62 mins  
In this episode, we interview Dr. Laura Foran Lewis PhD, RN about her award-winning research exploring the birth experiences of women on the autism spectrum. We talk about the importance of participatory action research, the need to broaden our idea of what is autism, universal design, birth plan redesign, birth trauma, and of course, how you can improve your communication to preve

EP 62: Bioethics in Reproductive Health with Dr. Ginny Ryan

Sep 29 2022 58 mins  
In this episode, we interview Dr. Ginny Ryan, a bioethicist, on bioethics in reproductive healthcare. We sort out the difference between ethics, morals, conscientious practice, and to who autonomy belongs. We also cover the principles of ethics and how to apply them to your practice and the impact Roe v. Wade has beyond abortion. Check out our website for resources, questions asked