‘Season 5 Review’ with Dr. Stefanie Gefroh Ellison

‘Season 5 Review’ with Dr. Stefanie Gefroh Ellison

Dr. Stefanie Gefroh Ellison joins Cori Jensen to recap Season 5 of the Dare to Ask Podcast. They’ll review some of our biggest takeaways from the season, as well as share some laughs and memories of past seasons.

'There's More To It Than Just Kegels' with PT Isaak & Dr. Heller

‘There’s More to It Than Just Kegels’ with Physical Therapist Christine Isaak and Dr. Michaela Heller Are you doing a Kegel correctly? Our experts on this episode—pelvic floor physical therapist Christine Isaak and OB/GYN Dr. Michaela Heller—give us some practical tips to ensure we’re making the most of our pelvic floor exercises. They also shed light on when you shouldn’t be doing Kegel exercises, and the surprising truth about which simple lifestyle changes can help improve pelvic floor issues.

'There's No One Size Fits All' with Dr Kessler

All it takes to reach your goal weight is a once weekly shot, right? Return guest Dr. Kate Kessler, primary care and weight management provider at Essentia Health, shares why partnering with a provider who has specialty training on prescribing weight loss medications can help you on a safe, successful, and sustainable journey toward better health. A healthy weight loss journey begins with the courage to have a conversation with your provider. Spoiler: Finding realistic, sustainable changes might be easier than you think!

'It's Never a Bad Time to Seek Therapy' with Dr. Kohlhase

This episode covers the mental load that many women carry. The self-imposed standards we hold ourselves to can become unbearably heavy. Dr. Alexandra Kohlhase, behavioral health psychologist, helps us reframe to celebrate our successes rather than focus on our perceived failures. We’ll talk about how to get started seeking therapy, the intricate relationship between physical and mental health, and the role of medication in managing mental health conditions. And while apps might seem like an easy fix for increasingly well-known conditions like ADHD, there’s no replacing the benefit you’ll receive from meeting with an Essentia Health provider.

'Nobody Wants Hemorrhoids' with NP Camille Brown

General surgery nurse practitioner Camille Brown gets real with us on the uncomfortable truth about hemorrhoids. We’ll talk about what hemorrhoids are, what causes them, and how you can avoid them at all costs. The key? Keep things moving. If it comes down to it, you’re in great hands with the general surgery team at Essentia Health.