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Episode 060: Girls of Today
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the girls of today. On International Women's Day, let's talk about what we need to do to elevate the girls in today's world. Together we can change the narrative.
Episode 059: Negotiation
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about negotiation. Learn that knowing what you need is power, and you deserve to ask for it. Listen as she discusses her own job transition and what she learned along the way. Also, if we are talking contracts - hire a lawyer.
Episode 058: Amenorrhea
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about amenorrhea, or absent periods. In this episode, listen to all the causes of both primary and secondary amenorrhea. Understand that your period should be predictable and regular, and if it is not, then you need to seek help. Your period is the primary reflection of your hormones and your body.
Episode 057: The Physician Writer, with Dr. Kimmery Martin
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Kimmery Martin, physician and best-selling author. Listen to Kimmery talk about her journey in medicine and her love of literature. Hear her story of pursuing her passions in medicine and writing. This is the story of “The Queen of Hearts” and “The Antidote for Everything.”
Episode 056: The Waiting Game
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the waiting game. Waiting happens, and it is hard. How do you not lose yourself in the process? Stop the excuses now.
Episode 055: Carry On Culture
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about carry on culture. This is the culture of women in the workplace. The idea that you have to carry-on no matter what happens. This is what holds us back, and this is where the change must start.
Episode 054: Ectopic Pregnancy
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about ectopic pregnancy. Learn what an ectopic pregnancy is, how is it diagnosed, risk factors, and treatment options. Listen to her own ectopic pregnancy story here.
Episode 053: Friendship with Dr. Renee Paro
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discuss friendship with Dr. Renee Paro. Renee is a pediatric cardiologist who is passionate about health education and self care. Listen to her talk about her path in medicine, her struggle with infertility, and how she decided to launch the Reconciling Medicine Podcast and Dr. Vegetable non-profit with her husband John. Learn what it means to be a good friend, show up, and leave the world a little brighter.
Episode 052: The Uterus
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the uterus. Learn more about how the uterus functions in the menstrual cycle, different uterine abnormalities that exist, and uterine fibroids. Listen to how the uterus is important for reproduction.
Episode 051: Trying to Conceive
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about trying to get pregnant. What do you need to know about stopping birth control, starting your fertility journey, supplements, diet, and more. Learn about tracking ovulation, timing intercourse, and when to see a doctor. #TTC
Episode 050: Time to Start
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about a new year, a new decade, and a new you. Time to start living the best version of your life, and time to start making choices in line with your true self. Become your own BFF and learn more about the new As a Woman Master Class (with special discount offer).
Episode 049: Holiday Traditions
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about holiday traditions. Listen as she discusses simplifying the season and focusing in on the things that matter most.
Episode 048: Your Fertility Doctor
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about choosing your fertility doctor. Learn what it takes to become a double board certified OB/GYN and REI and why this is important. Understand what qualities to look for when choosing a doctor and a clinic. Listen to what it is like to have a patient leave your care (which will always happen - you can’t be everything to everyone).
Episode 047: Protecting Your Professional Persona
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discusses the importance of protecting your professional persona. Learn about why you should brand yourself and discover branding basics. Listen to her discuss intellectual property and the importance of protecting your creativity.
Episode 046: Women in Medicine
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about life as a woman in medicine. Listen as she talks about society, gender bias, motherhood, appearance, and more. Learn how you can better support the tribe of women. And remember, if they can’t see you - they can’t be you.
Episode 045: Find Your Tribe
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about your tribe. Listen to her discuss why you need one, how to fine one, and how to lean in to those friendships. Learn why it is ok to let some friends go - because you can’t be everything to everyone. Find your tribe, love them hard.
Episode 044: LGBTQ+ Family Building: Lesbians
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she starts a series about LGBTQ+ Family Building with a series about lesbian couples. Listen as she talks about options for same sex female couples including sperm donation (anonymous or known donor), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), InvoCell, and Reciprocal cycles. Learn more about what options exist to help all families grow (more episodes in this series coming up!).
Episode 043: Self Care
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about self care. What does it really mean to take care of yourself? Think about how you cope with stress, how you take care of your body, and how you simplify your life. Recognize that taking care of yourself first requires that you know what you need.
Episode 042: A Doctor Gets Breast Cancer
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Meadow Good about her current journey with breast cancer. Meadow is a board certified OBGYN and urogynecologist who is a huge advocate for women. Meadow was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 months ago while breast feeding her 2nd baby and has been fighting to improve her health, beat her disease, and live her best life ever since. This episode is a about sex, medicine, motherhood, cancer, and living the authentic life.
Episode 041: Fear of Failure
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about failure. She is talking about how fear holds us back from our own success by limiting our creativity and placing restrictions on your potential. Hear her keys to breaking out of this cycle.