GYNO GIRL PRESENTS:
SEX, DRUGS & HORMONES
Hosted by Dr. Sameena Rahman
Welcome to “Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones,” a candid and enlightening podcast hosted by renowned OB/GYN, Dr. Sameena Rahman. Dive into the complex world of women’s health as we explore topics ranging from sexual wellness to hormonal imbalances and everything in between. Join us as we unravel medical mysteries, debunk myths, and bring you the latest in women’s health research and care.
Perimenopause: Anger, Anxiety, Sleep Issues, and the Invisible Symptoms with Dr. Amy Jean Voedisch
Hot flashes and irregular bleeding are the symptoms everyone talks about — but they're only a fraction of what perimenopause actually looks like. Dr. Amy Jean Voedisch is a gynecologist who practices the same way Dr. Rahman does: extended visits, precision diagnosis, individualized treatment. She joins the show to talk about the symptoms that go unrecognized for years, why sleep has become central to her practice, and why hormone therapy is a tool — not a cure-all — for what perimenopause actually brings.
From Commands to Purpose: How Gen Z Needs to Be Led | Calle Foster
Gen Z gets written off as lazy, but Calle Foster — a leadership coach with 12 years in corporate learning and development — says the stereotype is costing leaders more than they realize. The real problem isn't the generation. It's how they're being led. She joins Dr. Rahman to break down what Gen Z actually responds to, why command and control shuts them down completely, and how generational silence about bodies, fertility, and mental health gets passed down through families — and how to break that cycle.
Why AI is Medicine's Future (Not Its Replacement) | Dr. Ami Bhatt
AI is making clinicians nervous — but Dr. Ami Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and Chair of the FDA Digital Health Advisory Committee, isn't one of them. She joins Dr. Rahman to explain what collaborative intelligence actually means, why women are adopting AI faster than men, how wearable data is giving patients evidence when doctors dismiss their symptoms, and why understanding algorithmic bias is now a basic health literacy skill.
Women's Sexual Health Innovation with Sabrina Johnson, CEO of Dari Bioscience
For decades, men had Viagra. Women were told to have a glass of wine. Only 1% of private pharmaceutical investment goes to companies innovating solely for women — and Dare Bioscience is one of the few trying to change that. Founder and CEO Sabrina Johnson joins Dr. Rahman to talk about Dare to Play, the topical sildenafil cream for sexual arousal in development, the regulatory and cultural barriers standing in the way, and why NPR refused to air an interview because Sabrina said "vagina" too many times.
Anxiety, OCD, and ADHD in Kids with Dr. John Parkhurst
Anxiety in kids doesn't always look like worry. It can look like avoidance, emotional reactivity, or freezing — and knowing what you're actually looking at changes everything about how you respond. Child psychologist Dr. John Parkhurst from Northwestern joins Dr. Rahman to break down anxiety, OCD, and ADHD in kids: why anxiety spikes during puberty, why the anxiety vs. OCD distinction matters for treatment, and what the research says actually works.
Trauma, Lost Desire, and ART: A Breakthrough Therapy with Brooke Bralove
Most people who walk into therapy already know what happened to them — they can name it, trace it, explain it — and still feel stuck. That's because trauma isn't a knowledge problem. It's a nervous system problem. Therapist Brooke Bralove joins Dr. Rahman to talk about Accelerated Resolution Therapy, why lost desire is often a symptom of survival mode, and what it actually means to heal.
Teaching Anatomical Language, AI in Medicine, and Why Three OB-GYNs Stopped Delivering Babies with Dr. Meredith McClure and Dr. Ashley Fuller
Three OB-GYNs walk into a podcast — all of them trained in residency not to examine the clitoris, all of them now running gynecology-only practices because what they learned wasn't enough. Dr. Meredith McClure and Dr. Ashley Fuller of the Labialogic podcast join Dr. Rahman to break down the conditions that keep getting missed — lichen sclerosus, DIV, recurrent BV — the tests producing false positives, and why teaching women to say "vulva" instead of "vagina" actually changes treatment outcomes.
Endometriosis, Pelvic Floor PT, and the Medical Gaslighting That Keeps Women in Pain with Jandra Mueller
Beth Crosby spent years getting iron infusions before a single doctor tested her for celiac disease. In this episode, she and Dr. Rahman talk perimenopause anxiety, medical gaslighting, the reality of working in Hollywood as a mother, and how a joke post about a music festival turned into something Alanis Morissette noticed.
Perimenopause, Mental Load, and Why We're Not Going Away with Beth Crosby (Garbage Mom)
Beth Crosby built an audience of 250,000 people by refusing to sugarcoat perimenopause — and it turns out a lot of women were waiting for exactly that. In this episode, she and Dr. Rahman talk anxiety, celiac disease that went undiagnosed for years, the impossible math of working in Hollywood as a mother, and why Alanis Morissette commenting on your post is a sign you're doing something right.
Understanding Orgasms: Science, Solutions, and Why Doctors Don't Ask with Dr. Lauren Streicher
70% of OB-GYNs never ask patients about orgasm. And when women finally bring it up themselves, the answer is usually "this just happens when you age." Dr. Lauren Streicher — sexual medicine specialist — joins Dr. Rahman to explain what's actually happening, what's actually causing it, and what actually works.
Pelvic Venous Disorders, Chronic Pain, and the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Julie Baron
For years, Dr. Julie Baron — a pelvic floor physical therapist — couldn't sit or stand for more than 10 minutes without needing to lie down. She saw urologists, gynecologists, GI docs, and colorectal specialists. Everyone told her she was normal. She finally diagnosed herself, pushed for her own imaging, and found 12-millimeter varicose veins across her uterus. This episode is for every woman who has been told her chronic pelvic pain is just part of life.
Labiaplasty, Anatomy, Overdoing It, Traveling for Surgery & Prevention with Dr. Dahlia Rice
What's actually normal when it comes to labial anatomy — and what happens when surgery goes too far? Dr. Dahlia Rice joins Dr. Rahman for an honest conversation about labiaplasty: who it's for, who it isn't, the risks of overdoing it, and why traveling abroad for the procedure deserves serious thought before you book.
Fertility Myths, Egg Freezing, and The Lucky Egg with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
Is 35 really a fertility cliff? Should everyone freeze their eggs? Dr. Lucky Sekhon — double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg — joins Dr. Rahman to give the actual numbers most fertility doctors won't say out loud, and explain why vague answers from your doctor are a red flag.
How We Treat Pelvic Pain, Painful Sex, and Sexual Dysfunction
Insurance gives you ten minutes for pelvic pain, painful sex, and sexual dysfunction. That's not care — that's a timer. Dr. Rahman sits down with her nurse practitioner and pelvic floor PT to explain what comprehensive sexual health care actually looks like, and why she left insurance behind to deliver it.
Functional Strength Training, Nutrition, and Midlife Reset with Katalin Rodriguez-Ogren
Her doctor offered marriage counseling when her menopause symptoms got severe. So Katalin Rodriguez Ogren — 25-year owner of Chicago's POW Gym and a lifelong martial artist — wrote a book instead. Dr. Rahman and Katalin get into protein, estrogen, and why midlife is a metabolic reset if you know what to do with it.
Postpartum to Perimenopause: Bounce-Back Culture, Body Shame, and Normal Anatomy with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany
Between Two Labia is the series filmed in Dr. Rahman's office — in front of the 8-foot vulva — where she sits down with colleagues to have the conversations you actually want to hear. First up: Dr. Shieva Ghofrany on postpartum limbo, why bounce-back culture is doing real harm, normal vulvar anatomy, and what her own health challenges taught her about being a better doctor.
The New Rules of Women's Health: Research Bias, Systemic Failures, and Becoming the CEO of Your Healthcare with Meghan Rabbitt
Health journalist Meghan Rabbitt spent 25 years translating medicine for women — then Maria Shriver asked her to write a manifesto, and even she was shocked by what she found. In this episode, Dr. Sameena Rahman and Meghan cover the research bias that still shapes your care today, why autoimmune disease and heart disease are so underfunded in women, and how to stop normalizing pain and start advocating for yourself at every appointment.
ISSWSH 2026 Recap: Testosterone, Research Funding, and Women's Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Tami Rowen
Dr. Tami Rowen joins the podcast to recap the ISSWSH 2026 conference and discuss the future of sexual medicine. From testosterone therapy controversies to the lack of research funding for vulvodynia, this conversation explores how sexual health research is evolving and why sexual pleasure and quality of life are finally becoming central to women’s healthcare.
What Is Sex Therapy? Pleasure, Shame, and Sexual Wellness with Dr. Shannon Chavez
Sex therapy isn’t awkward demonstrations or outdated homework assignments. It’s about intimacy, safety, and learning how to feel at home in your body. Dr. Shannon Chavez joins the podcast to break down sexual shame, vaginismus, compulsive sexual behaviors, and why pleasure literacy matters. If you’ve ever felt broken around sex, this episode will reframe everything.
Global Women's Health: Maternal Mortality, Menopause, and Cultural Barriers with Dr. Sadia Malick
From rural Pakistan to the UK, Dr. Sadia Malick has seen the full spectrum of women’s healthcare. In this episode, we explore why maternal mortality remains concentrated in just four countries, how menopause symptoms differ across cultures, and why stigma continues to block women from accessing hormone therapy and preventive care. This is a global conversation about education, equity, and what women everywhere deserve.