The holidays are approaching – and while they can be the most wonderful time of the year, they can also come with a load of stress. In this episode, we’re getting real about what makes this season so overwhelming for women and how to protect your peace without losing the joy.

Hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome back Covenant Children’s Senior Mental Health Counselor Kara Pepper for a conversation about emotional labor, family dynamics, financial pressure, grief, and the invisible weight women carry during the holidays. Kara shares practical tips for setting boundaries, recognizing burnout, and navigating the season with more intention.

Kara Pepper Bio:  

Kara Pepper is a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a BA in Psychology from Texas Tech University (2019) and a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University (2021). Specializing in supporting women and families with babies in the NICU, Kara works to provide essential emotional support and therapy regarding a variety of issues and concerns.  

Kara prioritizes balance in her professional life by spending time with her spouse and their goldendoodle, Rudder, as well as through spending time with her church community and attending TTU sporting events. With a blend of professional expertise and heartfelt empathy, Kara is dedicated to fostering healthy relationships and making a positive impact in the lives of her clients.  

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It’s that time of year. Everyone’s sniffling, coughing, and trying not to catch whatever’s going around. We’re talking all things sick season – how to stay well, when it’s time to visit your doctor, and how to care for yourself and others when the germs hit.

In this episode, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Aubrey Rodriguez, a family nurse practitioner at Covenant Health’s HealthPlus Clinic, to share practical advice for navigating cold and flu season, protecting yourself and your household, and debunking common wives’ tales about staying healthy.

Dr. Aubrey Rodriguez, FNP, Bio:

Aubrey Rodriguez is a nurse practitioner certified in family and emergency medicine. Aubrey completed both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing degrees at West Texas A&M University. Early in her career, she worked for eight years as a registered nurse at Covenant Medical Center. She has been working as a nurse practitioner for five years, first on the East Coast and now at Covenant Medical Group. She is passionate about making sure her patients feel heard and taken care of. When Aubrey isn't in the clinic, you can find her spending time with her family and pets and staying active by running, playing soccer and working in her yard.

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Your hormones are running the show when it comes to your mood, metabolism, and more. Join us as we break down how your endocrine system works, what throws it off, and how you can help keep these chemical messengers in balance through every stage of life.

In this episode, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome back Dr. Ramya Undamatla, endocrinologist at Covenant Health for a deep dive into the endocrine system and its vital role in women’s health. From stress and cortisol to thyroid function, exercise and exercise, and endocrine disruptors, Dr. Undamatla shares practical ways to keep your hormones in balance.

Dr. Ramya Undamatla Bio:

Ramya Undamatla, board certified in Endocrinology and currently at Covenant Health’s Grace Clinic. She attended Manipal University, one of the top ten medical schools in India. She then completed her Internal medicine residency at Rutgers University/New Jersey medical school. To pursue her lifelong passion in Endocrinology, she relocated to the neighboring state of Pennsylvania where she completed her Endocrinology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical center. Dr. Undamatla finds joy in her long-term physician-patient relationships.

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