Your period's getting weird, you're forgetting why you walked into a room, and suddenly everyone is getting on your last nerve. Welcome to perimenopause. Nobody told us that, either.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most common yet least talked-about stages of reproductive health. From brain fog and mood swings to hot flashes, changes in your sex life, and everything in between, we're unpacking the symptoms no one warned you about and the myths that keep too many women suffering in silence. We explore why so many people are dismissed with a "that's normal," what treatment options exist, and why it might be time to fire the GYN who tells you to just tough it out. No shame. No sugarcoating. Just real talk, expert insight, and the facts you need to navigate perimenopause with confidence and come out stronger on the other side.

Special Guests: Ashleigh Auth, Pausitive Women's Care & Audra (Personal Story)

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For decades, preventing pregnancy among teens was framed as a public health and social priority. Young women were encouraged to stay in school, pursue careers, build financial stability, and wait until they were emotionally and economically prepared to have children. So why are some media voices and public figures suddenly sounding alarms that teen girls and young women “aren’t having enough babies”?

In this episode, we unpack the contradictions behind today’s birth rate panic and examine the harmful narratives being directed at young women—especially teen girls. We explore the social and political forces shaping these conversations, the pressure they place on girls’ bodies and futures, and the deeper questions underneath it all: Who benefits from these messages? And why are young women being blamed for broader economic and demographic shifts?

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What if one of the biggest barriers to ending HIV isn't medicine—it's stigma?

In this episode, we take a closer look at the realities of HIV in Florida today and the challenges that too often go unspoken. From fear of testing and misconceptions about HIV to impact individuals, families, and communities.

Most importantly, this conversation goes beyond statistics and headlines to focus on the people behind the numbers—their experiences, resilience, and the support systems that help them thrive.

Whether you're living with HIV, supporting someone who is, working in healthcare, or simply interested in learning more, this episode offers an honest and hopeful conversation about breaking stigma, supporting mental wellness, and building healthier communities.

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