Episodios

  • "From Corporate to Coaching: Lindsay Brooks on Creating a Sprint Revolution"

    "From Corporate to Coaching: Lindsay Brooks on Creating a Sprint Revolution"
    Jul 25 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – lace up their sneakers for an energizing chat with Lindsay Brooks, RRCA-certified run coach and founder of Lace-Up with Lindsay. They dive into her inspiring journey from corporate life to creating a full-blown sprint revolution, including her signature *Sixpack Sprint Series*.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    🏃‍♀️ What the Sixpack Sprint Series is – and how it’s changing the way people approach fitness💡 Simple ways to add more movement to your daily routine (no marathon required!)
    🎉 How Lindsay makes intense training fun – because workouts shouldn’t feel like a chore
    🔥 Her transition from corporate to coaching – and why she’s never looked back

    Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to get moving, Lindsay’s infectious energy and practical tips will leave you ready to hit the ground running—literally!

    Connect With Us:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Link Tree: linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Connect With Our Guest:
    👟 Lindsay Brooks: @laceupwithlindsay
    🌐 Website: https://www.laceupwithlindsay.com

    "Fitness shouldn’t be a punishment—it should be a celebration!" Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts motivating and fun.

    Remember: Our hosts and guests are sharing insights, not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting a new fitness routine.

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    37 m
  • The Business of Being a Doctor: Dr. Ghofrani on Medicine, Influencing & Supplements

    The Business of Being a Doctor: Dr. Ghofrani on Medicine, Influencing & Supplements
    Jul 19 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan (@portlandmenopausedoc), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (@christinehartkress_dnp), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (@drrebbeccaherteldo) – sit down with the brilliant and boundary-pushing Dr. Shieva Ghofrany (@drshievag) for a candid conversation about the unexpected challenges of being a doctor-entrepreneur in the digital age.

    🔥 They dive into:
    • The controversies of supplement selling and medical branding
    • What it really means to be a doctor-influencer
    • Shieva's journey from OBGYN to co-creator of A TRIBE CALLED V
    • How she balances credibility with content creation
    💡 You'll hear:
    • Shieva's "proactive, not paranoid" approach to women's health
    • Behind-the-scenes truths about building a medical brand
    • Her future plans to keep revolutionizing women's healthcare
    🌟 About Our Guest:With 62K+ followers and features in Self, HuffPost, and even Netflix, Dr. Ghofrani blends:
    ✔️ 20+ years as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor
    ✔️ Personal health battles into powerful advocacy
    ✔️ Medical expertise with digital savvy


    Connect With Us:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Link Tree: linktr.ee/thedustymuffins


    Connect With Our Guest:
    ✨ Instagram: @drshievag
    🌐 Website: https://www.drshievag.com

    Remember: Our hosts and guests are sharing perspectives, not medical advice. For personal care, consult your provider.


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    55 m
  • Hot Flash Confessions: The Truth Behind Those Vasomotor Symptoms

    Hot Flash Confessions: The Truth Behind Those Vasomotor Symptoms
    Jul 12 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – are turning up the heat on menopause myths! They're tackling why "bandaid" solutions aren't enough when it comes to hot flashes and night sweats.

    You'll Learn:
    🌡️ Why hot flashes are more complex than you think (and harder to detect)
    💊 The problem with treating symptoms instead of the root cause
    ⚡ How hormone therapy could be the game-changer you need
    🩺 Why clinicians need to do their own reading on menopause treatments

    Key Takeaways:
    • Your senses might feel conflicting to you during menopause
    • Multiple medications might mean you're missing the bigger picture
    • Life's too short to suffer through hot flashes without real solutions

    Connect With Us:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Link Tree: linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Going through menopause 'unscathed' might actually mean you're undertreated – tune in for this eye-opening discussion!

    Remember: Our hosts are sharing knowledge, not medical advice. For personal care, consult your provider.

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    36 m
  • The Fuchsia Tent Revolution: Why Workplaces Must Adapt to Menopause

    The Fuchsia Tent Revolution: Why Workplaces Must Adapt to Menopause
    Jul 5 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – welcome workplace well-being powerhouse Kacy Fleming, M.A. for a game-changing conversation about menopause and careers. Between crustacean encounters and the inspiring origin story of The Fuchsia Tent, this episode will change how you think about women in the workplace.

    You’ll Discover:
    🔥 How untreated menopause symptoms silently push talented women out of the workforce
    🧠 Why "brain fog" deserves workplace accommodations (and how to ask for them)
    🌸 The powerful meaning behind The Fuchsia Tent movement
    📈 What forward-thinking companies are doing to support midlife women
    ‼️ Midlife women are not a problem to be solved - but the solution business didn’t know they needed

    About Our Rockstar Guest:As a former Fortune 500 well-being strategist turned menopause workplace advocate, Kacy Fleming is:
    ✔️ Founder of The Fuchsia Tent LLC @thefuchsiatent
    ✔️ TEDx speaker on compassionate workplaces
    ✔️ On a mission to keep women thriving in their careers
    Connect With Us:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Link Tree: linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Connect With Our Guest:
    ✨ Instagram: @thefuchsiatent, @‌kca_fleming
    🌐 Websites: KacyFleming.com, theFuchsiatent.com


    Remember: Our hosts and guest are sharing knowledge, not medical advice. For personal care, consult your provider.

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    1 h y 11 m
  • Breaking the System: Dr. Jackie Piasta on Fixing Women's Healthcare

    Breaking the System: Dr. Jackie Piasta on Fixing Women's Healthcare
    Jun 28 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (PsyD, MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – sit down with revolutionary women's health expert Dr. Jackie Piasta (DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP) to expose what's really wrong with menopause care - and how to fix it.

    In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover:
    💊 Why the current medical training system fails midlife women
    💰 The shocking truth about insurance-based menopause care
    🔄 Why Dr. Piasta switched to a membership model (and why it works better)
    ⏱️ How overbooking destroys patient care - and what alternatives exist

    About Our Game-Changing Guest:This "millennial-pausal" powerhouse is:
    ✔️ Founder of Monarch Health
    ✔️ National Menopause Foundation advisor
    ✔️ Using social media to reach women beyond clinic walls
    ✔️ Fighting for systemic change in women's healthcare

    Connect With The Muffins Instagram:
    ✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Guest Social Links:
    ✨ Dr. Piasta Instagram: @jackiep_gynnp
    🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jackiep_gynnp

    This isn't just another menopause chat - it's a call to action for better care. Tune in to learn how we can all demand (and create) better healthcare for midlife women.

    Subscribe for more no-holds-barred conversations about revolutionizing women's health!

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    53 m
  • Unbreakable: Dr. Vonda Wright on Revolutionizing Women's Health with Edutainment

    Unbreakable: Dr. Vonda Wright on Revolutionizing Women's Health with Edutainment
    Jun 20 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins™ – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – welcome Dr. Vonda Wright, MD, the orthopedic surgeon-turned-longevity expert who’s rewriting the script on women’s health with a dose of laughter and a whole lot of wisdom.


    In this unscripted, energizing episode, you’ll discover:
    🩺 How Dr. Wright went from Rush University’s operating rooms to menopause mastery
    😂 Why edutainment is her secret weapon for tough health conversations
    💪 Sneak peeks at her upcoming book Unbreakable (coming August 2024!)
    🎤 How she makes aging discussions actually fun (yes, really!)

    About Our Rockstar Guest:Double board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright, MD is on a mission to:
    ✔️ Smash stereotypes about aging
    ✔️ Empower women through joyful education
    ✔️ Help active people thrive at every life stage

    Featured Resources:
    📚 More resources and her latest book Unbreakable: DrVondaWright.com
    📱 Follow her Instagram: @drvondawright

    Connect With The Muffins Instagram:
    ✨ @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    🌳 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffins

    Equal parts inspiring and hilarious, this episode proves women’s health talks don’t have to be dry – they can be downright delightful. Subscribe for more conversations that make menopause and aging feel like a celebration!

    Remember: Our hosts and guests are sharing knowledge, not medical advice. For personal care, consult your provider.

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    57 m
  • Mindfulness & Menopause: Why Therapy Shouldn't Wait for Crisis (with Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano)

    Mindfulness & Menopause: Why Therapy Shouldn't Wait for Crisis (with Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano)
    Jun 13 2025
    This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, PsyD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – welcome Dr. Amanda Skowron Romano, a clinical psychologist specializing in mindfulness and women’s health, for a transformative conversation about mental wellness during menopause.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    🧠 What mindfulness really is (and how to apply it to daily life)
    🔥 Why Dr. Romano advocates for therapy "during the smoke, not just the fire"
    💆‍♀️ How to find the right therapist (because fit matters!)
    🌱 Why change is a journey – and that’s okay

    About Our Guest:
    Dr. Skowron Romano is the founder of Peace of Mindfulness, a practice dedicated to:
    ✔️ Breaking therapy stigma
    ✔️ Integrating mindfulness into healthcare, schools, and workplaces
    ✔️ Empowering women through mind-body medicine

    Featured Resources:
    🌿 Dr. Romano’s Practice: PeaceofMindfulnessLLC.com
    📱 Follow her Instagram: @peace.of.mindfulness.llc

    Connect With The Muffins on Instagram:
    ✨ @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp

    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffins?utm_source=linktree_admin_share&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacHxn6tiE-fy7U9I-FDqjmczU_UJ88PH8sNiCyHgcMpcM3kXb5SSyyvzIFmvA_aem_Rs-IyyY0fKc8a6Cjl7uXWQ

    Whether you’re new to therapy or a mindfulness pro, this episode will leave you with practical tools to navigate menopause with greater calm and clarity.

    Subscribe for more conversations that blend medicine with mental wellness!


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    43 m
  • Sex After Menopause: Why Your Best Years Are Still Ahead (with Dr. Kate White)

    Sex After Menopause: Why Your Best Years Are Still Ahead (with Dr. Kate White)
    Jun 7 2025
    Hold onto your muffins! Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) sit down with renowned menopause and sexual medicine specialist Dr. Kate White to shatter the myth that menopause means the end of your sex life.

    In this no-holds-barred conversation, you’ll learn:
    🔥 Why half your life happens after menopause – and how to make it your best half
    💞 The real sexual issues nobody talks about (hint: it’s way more than just dryness)
    🚨 Why UTIs become a sneaky threat – and how to fight back
    🧠 The truth about libido: It’s not just “being in the mood”

    About Our Guest:
    Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Kate White (@drkatewhiteobgyn) brings 26 years of expertise in menopause and sexual medicine. From her Charleston practice to her new podcast Heads And Tails, she’s on a mission to:
    ✔️ Validate women’s experiences
    ✔️ Demystify sexual health in midlife
    ✔️ Help you advocate for your needs

    Featured Resources:
    🎙️ Dr. White’s Podcast Heads And Tails: Coming Soon!

    Connect With Us on Instagram:
    ✨ Dusty Muffins Podcast: @thedustymuffins
    ✨ Dr. Aoife: @portlandmenopausedoc
    ✨ Dr. Rebbecca: @drrebbeccaherteldo
    ✨ Dr. Christine: @christinehartkress_dnp
    ✨ Dr. White: @drkatewhiteobgyn

    Equal parts science-backed and laugh-out-loud relatable, this episode will leave you empowered to embrace this chapter with confidence – and maybe even excitement.Subscribe for more real talk about thriving through menopause!

    Remember: They’re doctors sharing knowledge, not your personal physicians. Always consult your own healthcare provider for medical advice.

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    49 m