How does pregnancy affect your heart health—and what can we learn from pregnancy about your cardiovascular health?

On this episode of HERology, co-hosts Drs. Joanne Stone, Anna Barbieri, and Anu Lala explore how pregnancy often acts as a “stress test” for the body. The conversation highlights how conditions such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia are not isolated events, but early warning signs of future cardiovascular disease.

From pregnancy through midlife and beyond, understanding the risks and benefits of pregnancy can empower women—and their providers—to take proactive steps in improving health.

HERology from Mount Sinai Health System is here to give you the answers—one busted myth at a time.

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What if everything you’ve heard about hormones—and menopause—is only part of the story?

In this premiere episode of Mount Sinai Health System’s HERology podcast, Drs. Joanne Stone, Anna Barbieri, and Leslee Shaw unpack the real science behind hormones and how they impact your brain, heart, metabolism, and everyday health.

From debunking myths about hormone therapy to explaining why menopause has been historically misunderstood, this episode sets the stage for a new kind of conversation—one that puts women’s health front and center.

HERology from Mount Sinai Health System is here to connect the dots—and help you advocate for your own health.

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HERology from the Mount Sinai Health System explores the science and lived experience of women’s health—guiding listeners with empathy, clarity, and confidence at every stage of life. Powered by the experts at The Carolyn Rowan Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Mount Sinai, New York City’s leading destination for integrative, evidence-based care, the podcast reflects a unique approach that unites advanced science with holistic, coordinated care.