In this episode of the Love, Mia Vita podcast, host Gerianne DiPiano and Dr. Shawana Moore explore the unique challenges women face in healthcare from systemic inequities and medical gaslighting to managing conditions like perimenopause and endometriosis. Dr. Moore urges women to step up as the primary decision-makers on their healthcare teams, offering actionable strategies to help listeners reclaim their agency through self-advocacy, finding the right provider, arriving prepared with symptom logs, staying proactive with preventive screenings, and prioritizing long-term mental health. For more information on women's health advocacy, visit the FemmePharma website www.femmepharma.com

In this episode of the Love Mia Vita podcast, host Gerianne DiPiano sits down with licensed therapist and sex expert Dr. Juliana Hauser to examine the rising prevalence of substance use disorder (specifically alcohol use) among women. The conversation sheds light on the often-ignored sex-based and biological differences in how female bodies absorb alcohol, particularly during life transitions like perimenopause and menopause. They explore the psychological drivers that lead women to self-medicate for anxiety or life overload, how to honestly evaluate your own relationship with drinking, and the critical need to destigmatize the disease of addiction. Finally, the duo highlights pathways to recovery, emphasizing the profound benefits of combining medical detox and counseling with modern support systems like recovery coaching to build essential life skills and reclaim control. To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/ For more information on women's health advocacy, visit the FemmePharma website www.femmepharma.com

Why does the transition through perimenopause and menopause so heavily impact our emotional well-being—and how do we distinguish between a clinical mental health issue and a hormonal transition? In this episode, Gerianne DiPiano sits down with psychologist, sex therapist, and medical advisory board member Dr. Juliana Hauser to trace the direct link between fluctuating hormones, mood changes, and sexual health. Together, they explain how the depletion of estrogen affects key regions of the brain, why foundational sex education matters in midlife, and how women can confidently self-advocate to reclaim their quality of life. Tune in for an honest look at the systemic gaps in women's healthcare and the practical steps you can take to finally get the symptom relief and medical support you deserve.

To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/ For more information on women's health advocacy, visit the FemmePharma website www.femmepharma.com