I’ve never had a conversation quite like this one. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Radhika Sharma, an incredible OB-GYN, wellness coach, and host of the Double Scrub podcast, who’s become not just a guest but a true friend. We talk about everything women are too embarrassed to ask: perimenopause, hormones, vaginal health, low libido, dryness, aging, and how to feel good again. Nothing is off-limits. You’ll hear anonymous questions from real women, questions I’ve asked myself too. If you’ve ever felt confused, alone, or dismissed this conversation is for you. You’re not broken. There’s help. There’s hope.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://mysevawellness.com/

https://menopause.org/

Here are the key moments from the episode:

0:07 Why We’re Talking About This

6:47 Meet Dr. Radhika Sharma

10:33 “Welcome to Getting Old”

14:06 Hair Loss, Anxiety, and Feeling Broken

17:17 The Shame Around Periods and Menopause

23:05 The Truth About Estrogen and Dementia

30:05 The Study That Misled a Generation

38:12 Let’s Talk About Vaginas

46:23 Yes, Even Breast Cancer Survivors Can Use It

53:23 “Why Do I Smell Differently?”

59:39 Water-Based Lubes and What to Avoid

1:08:07 It’s Not Just About Function, It’s About Truth


Connect with Heidi:


Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell


Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Connect with Dr. Radhika Sharma:

Website: https://busyobees.com/

Instagram: @busyobmama

TikTok: @busyobmama

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-sharma-994218143/

About Dr. Radhika Sharma:


Dr. Radhika Sharma is a board-certified OB-GYN, certified wellness coach, and co-host of The Double Scrub podcast. With a passion for women’s health, hormonal balance, and burnout prevention, she combines medical expertise with lived experience to empower women through every stage of life. She’s the co-author of “Thriving After Burnout” and has been featured in Fabulous Wisconsin for her work in health and wellness. Known for her relatable, no-fluff approach, Dr. Sharma speaks openly about the realities of aging, hormones, and self-care, helping women feel seen, supported, and confident in their health journey.

This conversation wrecked me in the best way. In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Methven, a mother, author, breathwork facilitator, and widow who lost her husband to suicide. Melissa shares the raw truth behind her picture-perfect life and how grief shattered and ultimately awakened her. We talk about finding purpose after loss, raising children through trauma, and the painful yet beautiful path of healing. Her courage to speak what most people hide is something I’ll never forget. If you've ever felt broken or silenced by grief, this is the episode your heart needs.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Melissa’s book: The Truth Behind the Smiles: https://amzn.to/4j07QFF

Melissa’s podcast: Not Alone with Melissa Sue Methven

TV segment about Melissa’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MZIqKP1U4o

Here are the key moments from the episode:

0:41 Meeting Melissa and Watching Her Rise

6:05 Her Husband’s Death by Suicide

9:17 The Day Everything Changed

13:12 The Hidden Pain Behind a “Perfect” Life

15:04 Suppressing Her Voice and the Toll on Her Health

20:02 Telling the Kids Their Dad Was Gone

26:00 Leaving Alaska to Start Fresh

33:12 Calling Her Pain a Gift

39:03 The Weight of Regret and Guilt

45:02 Why Telling the Truth Matters

54:15 Giving Her Kids Tools She Never Had

1:02:13 Living a Life of Purpose

Connect with Heidi:


Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell


Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Connect with Melissa Methven:

Website: https://www.melissagratitude.life/

Instagram: @melissa_gratitude

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tremblaymel

Tiktok: @melissa_gratitude

About Melissa Methven:


Mélissa-Sue Methven was born in Quebec City and raised in Vancouver, BC. In her early 20s, she became a flight attendant, flying globally on commercial and private jets, including trips with celebrities and a U.S. president. In 2006, she moved to Wasilla, Alaska, to be with her husband, Scott, and later became a dental hygienist. After Scott’s passing in 2022, Mélissa, now a widowed mother of two, has devoted her life to helping others navigate grief, reclaim their voice, and live with purpose. Her work is rooted in healing, truth-telling, and empowering others to rise from their deepest pain.

When I first opened up about my experience with ketamine-assisted therapy, I wasn’t sure how it would be received, but the response was overwhelming. So many of you reached out, curious, hopeful, and ready to heal. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend, Molly Thankful, founder of Arizona Wellness and an integrative health practitioner who has changed my life. We talk about trauma, healing, neuroplasticity, and the sacred power of ketamine therapy when done safely and intentionally. This is personal. It’s raw. And if you’ve been silently struggling, I hope this gives you a new way forward.

Curious about ketamine-assisted therapy? I’m hosting a private women’s retreat with Molly and her medical team in Arizona, June 26-29—a safe space to reconnect, release, and rewire. If this episode stirred something in you, this might be your moment. For more info, CLICK HERE or visit https://rewireexperience.com/.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell

Book talked about on this episode: Soundtracks (Jon Acuff) https://amzn.to/47WV2KU

Here are the key moments from the episode:

2:47 Introducing Molly Thankful & Arizona Wellness

6:42 Why This is More Than Just Ketamine

10:35 How Ketamine Creates Neuroplasticity

15:15 Six-Session Ketamine Protocol

22:34 Awareness and Rewiring Old Patterns

26:10 Control as a Trauma Response

32:04 What a Session Physically Looks Like

39:06 Pattern Mapping Before a Session

45:22 Cancer and Emotional Release

49:49 A Deep Dive Into Healing

54:03 You’re Not Alone

Connect with Heidi:


Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Connect with Molly Thankful:

Website: https://az-wellness.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molly.thankful/about

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arizonawellnesscenter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollynelson/

About Molly Thankful:


Molly Thankful is an Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Arizona Wellness, specializing in trauma-informed healing through ketamine-assisted therapy, functional medicine, and somatic practices. With over a decade of experience, she helps clients address the root causes of anxiety, depression, hormone imbalance, and chronic stress. Trained in gut health, detoxification, and nervous system regulation, Molly blends science-backed methods with deep emotional care. Her own journey through PCOS, pregnancy loss, and burnout fuels her passion for creating safe, sacred spaces where clients can reconnect with their bodies, rewire limiting patterns, and experience lasting transformation, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.