Tales from the Uterus

Tales from the Uterus: The Hormone Revolution

Hormones play a powerful role in women’s health, yet they’re often misunderstood. In this episode, Barb Dehn, WHNP, better known as Nurse Barb, is joined by Dr. Shawana Moore, DNP, WHNP-BC, a nationally-recognized NP, for a conversation unpacking the role of hormones and hormonal medications in women’s health, addressing common misunderstandings, and exploring how patients can have informed, empowered conversations with their healthcare providers.

Breaking the Silence: Real Talk on Sexual Pain

For many women, pain during sex is a constant and isolating reality, often misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and rarely addressed. It’s time to break the silence. In this episode of Tales from the Uterus, mother-daughter duo Dr. Lauren Streicher, a board-certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Rachel Zar, a licensed sex therapist, come together for an honest, compassionate conversation about sexual pain. From clinical insights to emotional impact, they unpack why it happens, what can help, and how to start reclaiming your sexual self.

Tales from the Uterus : In Charge But Not in Focus

Dr. Kathryn Clancy—feminist scientist and author of Period, The Real Story of Menstruation—and Dr. Barbara Riegel—professor of nursing and co-director for the International Center for Self-Care Research—join host Dr. Charis Chambers to explore why women deprioritize their own health while being the primary caregivers for their families, and the importance of implementing health-focused self care into daily life.

Tales from the Uterus : Dialogue on Disparities

Tanika Gray Valburn, founder of the White Dress Project, and board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Veronica Gillespie-Bell join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a forthright and honest conversation about uterine fibroids in Black women and the disparities in medical care that they face.

Tales from the Uterus : She Copes Therefore She Is

Social worker and endometriosis patient advocate Casey Berna joins host Dr. Charis Chambers to discuss how women with period health issues often cope with their symptoms rather than seeking help, and how you can break the coping cycle.