This week, we’re talking sunroof babies. From dramatic emergency C-sections to calm planned deliveries, we get into what REALLY happens during a C-section — the good, the scary, the weird pressure-pulling sensation nobody warned you about, and why recovery can feel like getting hit by a truck while simultaneously breastfeeding every 2 hours.

Painful sex is incredibly common — but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. In this episode, we’re talking about all the reasons sex can hurt: hormonal changes, pelvic floor dysfunction, dryness, endometriosis, vulvodynia, fear, stress, postpartum changes, and more. We break down what pain during sex can actually feel like, why so many women are dismissed, and most importantly, what can help. Because “just relax” was never a treatment plan.

You’re not “just busy”… and it’s not normal to feel exhausted all the time.

This week, we sit down with Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor, to unpack what’s really behind fatigue in women—and why it’s so often dismissed or oversimplified.

We get into the real drivers of low energy (hint: it’s not just sleep), from hormonal shifts and insulin resistance to nutrient deficiencies and chronic stress—all things that quietly drain your system over time. Persistent fatigue is often a signal that something deeper is off, not something you need to “push through.”

Dr. Sarah breaks down how to start identifying the root cause, what your body might actually be asking for, and why more coffee isn’t the solution (coffee IS amazing, though!).

If you’ve ever thought “why am I so tired all the time?”—this episode is for you.

You’re not “out of control”… and it’s not a willpower problem. This week, we sit down with Lynn Therrien, founder of the Centre for Emotional Eating, to unpack what emotional eating actually is—and why diets keep missing the point.

We get into the real drivers behind cravings, why food becomes comfort (or control), and how shame keeps people stuck in the cycle. Lynn breaks down the psychology behind emotional eating and how to start building a relationship with food that doesn’t feel like a constant battle.

If you’ve ever thought “why can’t I just stop?”—this episode is for you.

This week, we sit down with Ottawa clinical psychologist Dr. Mel Arias-Valenzuela, founder and clinical director of Uprise Psychology & Wellness, whose work focuses extensively on eating disorders, body image, and helping people heal their relationship with their bodies and food.

Together, we explore how body image develops, why so many people struggle with shame and self-criticism, and how our relationship with our bodies is shaped by culture, expectations, and lived experience. Dr. Mel shares how these patterns show up clinically—and more importantly, how they can change.

We talk about perfectionism, control, and the quiet ways body image can affect mental health, relationships, and daily life. This conversation offers a compassionate, evidence-based perspective on how to move toward greater self-acceptance without toxic positivity or oversimplification.

This episode is not about loving your body all the time. It’s about understanding it—and learning to treat yourself with the same kindness you offer others.

This week, we sit down with Ottawa physician Dr. Sam Hetz to talk about one of the most requested topics: skincare and aging.

In a world filled with endless products, conflicting advice, and powerful marketing, Dr. Hetz breaks down what actually makes a difference—and what doesn’t. We discuss how skin ages over time, the role of sunscreen, retinoids, and medical-grade skincare, and when treatments like neuromodulators, lasers, and other procedures can be helpful.

Most importantly, we talk about how to approach aging in a way that feels intentional and empowering—not reactive or fear-driven.

This episode is about cutting through the noise and understanding how to care for your skin with clarity, confidence, and evidence.

In honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re joined by Jess Packman—Ottawa-based hairstylist and funny-girl —who shares her deeply personal journey with this often-misunderstood disease.

From her very first painful period to years of unanswered questions, delayed diagnosis, fertility struggles, and ultimately the difficult(ish) decision to undergo a hysterectomy, Jess speaks candidly about what it’s really like to live with endometriosis. This is the side of medicine you won’t find in textbooks—the uncertainty, the grief, the resilience, and the strength it takes to keep advocating for yourself when your pain is dismissed.

Raw, honest, and—true to Jess—often funny, this conversation is a powerful reminder that endometriosis is not “just bad cramps,” but a life-altering condition that deserves recognition, research, and better care.

Listen in to Jess’s story—and to the reality so many women live every day.

After our powerful conversation with Dr. Nathalie Gamache on menopause care, we knew we had to go deeper—this time into one of the most misunderstood and overlooked hormones in women’s health: testosterone.

In this episode, Dr. Gamache—school teacher turned OB/GYN and menopause specialist—breaks down the real role of testosterone in women, far beyond the outdated myths. We discuss its impact on sexual desire, energy, motivation, cognitive function, and overall sense of vitality, and why so many women are never told it’s even an option.

Dr. Gamache shares when testosterone therapy is appropriate, how it can be used safely and effectively, and why thoughtful, individualized care is essential.