The Truth About Menopause Sleep Problems Nobody Talks About w/ Lara Smith (Lusomé CEO)

The Truth About Menopause Sleep Problems Nobody Talks About w/ Lara Smith (Lusomé CEO)

Lara Smith is the founder and CEO of Lusomé, an award-winning sleep technology company helping women improve sleep during menopause, night sweats, and hormonal changes. Her products have been featured in Oprah’s Favorite Things, recognized in Oprah Daily’s Sleep O-Wards, and clinically studied by researchers at Harvard Medical School for their impact on sleep quality and night sweats. In today’s episode, Lara joins me to discuss her journey into the world of women’s health and sleep science. She talks about why most “cooling” products are ineffective, how she engineered advanced, evidence-based moisture-management fabrics, and how she built Lusomé. We dive into the science behind hot flashes, sleep disruption, and why so many women feel ignored or dismissed when seeking help for menopause symptoms. Lara explains how Harvard Medical School clinically studied her sleep technology and why the results were so groundbreaking. Lara also opens up about the emotional side of entrepreneurship, how she survived a hostile takeover, rebuilt her company, and created her community, “The Sweaty Pillow” podcast, to help women access trusted menopause education and support. Our discussion also covers sleep hygiene, hormone changes during menopause, the myths around “cooling” products, and the need for better advocacy in women’s healthcare. Join us as we explore menopause-related sleep struggles, ineffective “cooling” products, night sweats, evidence-based sleep solutions, the gaps in women’s healthcare, hormonal health, and much more. Lara Smith's Links: https://www.instagram.com/laralusome/ [https://www.instagram.com/laralusome/] Dr Somi Javaid's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid] https://www.drsomi.com/ [https://www.drsomi.com/] Personalized menopause and sexual health care, longer visits, trusted experts, all from home: https://www.HerMD.com [https://www.hermd.com/]

The Real Reason Why Women Are Leaving Traditional Medicine w/ Dr. Taniqua Miller

Dr. Taniqua Miller is a prominent, board-certified OB-GYN, menopause specialist, and founder of Revival Women's Health, a concierge midlife care practice focused on menopause, sexual health, cardiometabolic care, and women’s wellness. She is passionate about helping women navigate midlife transitions while challenging the broken systems inside traditional healthcare. In today’s episode, Taniqua joins me to discuss why so many women physicians are leaving traditional medicine despite having better patient outcomes and stronger relationships with patients. We dive into the realities of burnout, the emotional pressure placed on women doctors, and the toxic culture many women face inside healthcare systems. Taniqua shares her personal experience with anxiety, burnout, feeling silenced in medicine, and why she decided to leave traditional practice. Taniqua shares how menopause and perimenopause impact Black women differently, the gaps in healthcare that leave many women unsupported and unseen, and her suggestions on how to improve the healthcare system. Our discussion covers the pressure women feel to constantly care for others while neglecting themselves, the emotional toll of motherhood and medicine, and why women are reinventing themselves and building new careers. Join us today as we dive into burnout in medicine, why women are leaving traditional medicine, midlife reinvention, menopause and heart health, women’s healthcare disparities, balancing motherhood and career, and much more. Dr. Taniqua Miller's Links: https://www.instagram.com/taniquamillermd/ [https://www.instagram.com/taniquamillermd/] https://www.facebook.com/taniquaMD/ [https://www.facebook.com/taniquaMD/] Dr Somi Javaid's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid] https://www.drsomi.com/ [https://www.drsomi.com/] Personalized menopause and sexual health care, longer visits, trusted experts, all from home: https://www.HerMD.com [https://www.hermd.com/]

How Dual-Career Couples Can Balance Work, Family & Marriage w/ Dr. Irfan Firdaus

Dr. Irfan Firdaus is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers and a clinical researcher dedicated to treating patients at their most critical moments. Beyond medicine, he is also my husband, a father of three, and part of a dual-physician household navigating the realities of two demanding careers. In today’s episode, Irfan joins me to break down what it really takes to build a marriage when both partners have high-stakes, high-pressure careers that never truly turn off and how you can make it work without sacrificing your relationship or your family. We dive into how our relationship started, what we thought marriage would look like as two doctors, and the real strategies that help you balance long hours, demanding work, and raising a family without losing connection with your partner. Irfan shares the exact systems that have kept our family running for decades, including how to plan your weeks, protect your time, and create non-negotiables like date nights and family dinners so your relationship doesn’t get lost in the chaos. We also break down one of the biggest mistakes dual-career couples make: bringing work home. You’ll learn how to mentally switch off, separate work from home life, and actually be present with your family even after the most stressful days. Join us today to learn how to manage two demanding careers without burning out your relationship, build systems that actually reduce stress, raise independent and resilient kids, stay present where it matters most, and create a family that thrives even when life gets chaotic. Dr. Irfan Firdaus's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-firdaus-4875085 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-firdaus-4875085] Dr Somi Javaid's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid] https://www.drsomi.com/ [https://www.drsomi.com/] Personalized menopause and sexual health care, longer visits, trusted experts, all from home: https://www.HerMD.com [https://www.hermd.com/]

Doctors Said “It’s Just Period Pain” - But It Was Stage 4 Endometriosis w/ Jennifer Sears

Jennifer Sears is an actress with a 20-year career in film and television, best known for her breakout role in Madea’s Family Reunion and her work on Tyler Perry’s Divorce Sistas. She has used her platform to raise awareness about endometriosis after being misdiagnosed for years and eventually diagnosed with stage 4 disease. In today’s episode, Jennifer joins me to discuss her journey with endometriosis, how her symptoms were dismissed for years as “normal period pain”, and the treatments she had to undergo. We dive into why endometriosis is so often missed or dismissed, how medical gaslighting delays diagnosis for years, and the connection between chronic pain, infertility, and inflammation. Jennifer also shares her experience with infertility and how she was finally diagnosed after years of being overlooked. Our discussion explores the impact of endometriosis on mental health, relationships, career, and daily life. We also discuss available diagnosis and treatment options and the limitations in the healthcare system that make diagnosis and treatment so difficult. Jennifer also talks about endometriosis symptoms you should not ignore, lifestyle changes that can help manage symptoms, and how to advocate for yourself and others in healthcare. Join us today as we dive into endometriosis symptoms you should not ignore, how to advocate for yourself in healthcare, the truth about diagnosis and treatment options, and how you can help others feel seen and get the help they need. Jennifer Sears's Links: https://www.instagram.com/iamjensears/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamjensears/] Dr Somi Javaid's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid] https://www.drsomi.com/ [https://www.drsomi.com/] Personalized menopause and sexual health care, longer visits, trusted experts, all from home: https://www.HerMD.com [https://www.hermd.com/]

The Real Reason Women Get Worse Healthcare (And How To Fit It Now) w/ Priya Bathija

Priya Bathija is the Founder and CEO of Nyoo Health, an Healthcare Executive, founder of the SABA Institute and former leader at the American Hospital Association. She has spent her career shaping healthcare policy, advising major health systems, and now helps organizations close the massive gap in care that impacts millions of women. Today, Priya joins me to break down why women’s healthcare is still fundamentally broken and what it actually takes to fix it from inside the system. Priya shares how her experience exposed a major disconnect in the healthcare system that causes entire phases of a woman’s life to be overlooked. We dive into why most healthcare organizations believe they need massive capital to improve women’s health and why that belief is wrong. Priya explains how hospitals can make meaningful progress with practical, step-by-step changes using the resources they already have. Our conversation also covers the loss of female clinicians, actionable solutions around flexible work structures, childcare support, and how providers can actually sustain long-term careers. Join us today as we dive into why women’s healthcare is failing, how to fix it without rebuilding the system, how to retain female clinicians, and what it takes to create lasting change in healthcare. Priya Bathija's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbathija/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbathija/] https://www.nyoohealth.com/about/ [https://www.nyoohealth.com/about/] Dr Somi Javaid's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/somi-javaid] https://www.drsomi.com/ [https://www.drsomi.com/] Personalized menopause and sexual health care, longer visits, trusted experts, all from home: https://www.HerMD.com [https://www.hermd.com/]