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Her Health Matters
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An original podcast series from the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH), showcasing leading experts in women’s and gender-diverse healthcare. Through candid conversations and fresh perspectives, the podcast series explores critical topics in women’s health across an individual’s life space on topics ranging from menstruation to women’s hearth health, to primary care, perimenopause, menopause, reproductive healthcare, gyn oncology, breast health, and high risk complex maternal health, empowering listeners with knowledge and insights to advance patient-centered care.
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Lipedema Care: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner
1w ago00:29:38Tap to summarizeIn recognition of June being Lipedema Awareness Month, host Komkwuan “Kwuan” Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, FNAP, FAAN, joins Courtney Mascio, OT/L, CLT, and Sarah Whitehead, MN, ARNP, CMP, to explore the basics of lipedema and how it is distinct from typical elevated BMI, obesity, and body fat. Together, they discuss the mental and physical toll lipedema imposes on patients, how to recognize lipedema in the clinic, and the crucial role nurse practitioners play in ensuring high-quality lipedema care, regardless of their expertise in the disease state. This episode is sponsored by the Lipedema Foundation. Registration for the 29th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Richmond, Virginia, is now open! This in-person conference is the premier educational and networking event for WHNPs and APRNs in women’s and gender-related healthcare, with sessions covering a wide range of hot topics. Click here to register now! Registration for Beyond the Pelvis: Advancing Clinical Confidence in Complex Pelvic Pain Care is now open! This virtual conference, hosted in conjunction with the International Pelvic Pain Society, will provide attendees with foundational education in understanding the complexities of chronic pelvic pain. Click here to register now! Show Notes: About the Lipedema Foundation The Lipedema Foundation is a private, non-fundraising foundation with a mission to define, diagnose and develop treatments for Lipedema. The Foundation is the world’s largest funder of Lipedema research, with more than $13.6 million awarded in the US and internationally to date. The Foundation’s research focuses on collaboration, connecting patients and researchers, and fostering basic and translational research across disciplines including physiology, genomics, immunology and endocrinology. The Foundation also creates clinical resources and education designed to help clinicians recognize and treat this condition with confidence. Find diagnostic resources, treatment options, a national provider directory, CME, the latest peer-reviewed findings, and more at lipedema.org/clinicians. Help us close the gap for the millions of women still waiting for answers. About NPWH NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit our website! Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code $10DISCOUNT. Courtney Mascio, OT/L, CLT – LinkedIn – Email: clinicians@lipedema.org Sarah Whitehead, MN, ARNP, CMP – LinkedIn – Email: sarah@luminaseattle.com Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Resources: Be sure to check out these tools! Tools for Patients Tools for Clinicians Directory Lumina Seattle Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Elevated Cardiovascular Risks: Postpartum Hypertension
May 2000:40:38Tap to summarizeIn recognition of May being Preeclampsia Awareness Month, host Komkwuan “Kwuan” Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, FNAP, FAAN, joins Catherine Nadeau, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, to discuss the increased cardiovascular risks postpartum patients may experience if they had a hypertensive pregnancy. Together, they explore how nurse practitioners champion transitional care in the postpartum period, how preeclampsia in pregnancy impacts cardiovascular health, and how to best support historically underserved populations at an increased risk. Registration for the 29th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference in Richmond, Virginia, is now open! This in-person conference is the premier educational and networking event for WHNPs and APRNs in women’s and gender-related healthcare, with sessions covering a wide range of hot topics. Click here to register now! Show Notes: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit our website! Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code $10DISCOUNT. Catherine Nadeau, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Resources: Be sure to check out these tools! NPWH Clinical Position Statement: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women NPWH Clinical Position Statement: Eliminating Preventable Maternal Deaths NPWH Clinical Position Statement: WHNPs as Partners in Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis ACC Postpartum Hypertension Clinic Development Toolkit CardioSmart Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Longevity Medicine: Lab Markers, Peptides, and NAD
Apr 1400:47:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Komkwuan “Kwuan” Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, FNAP, FAAN, joins Carmen Stansberry, FNP-C, WHNP-BC, and Jackie Giannelli, FNP-BC, NCMP, to discuss the state of longevity medicine in the current healthcare system, particularly for women as they approach the midlife transition that is perimenopause and menopause. They explore the nuances that providers practicing longevity medicine navigate, such as how to look at lab markers, consider peptides, and the role of cellular biology. Earn 7.5 CE contact hours while exploring midlife health considerations and other menopause hot topics at our Menopause in Motion virtual course, now available on demand through July 10, 2026! Show Notes: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit our website! Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code $10DISCOUNT. Carmen Stansberry, FNP-C, WHNP-BC Jackie Giannelli, FNP-BC, NCMP Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Register now for Menopause in Motion: Real Cases, Real Solutions, Real Impact! This virtual course, available on demand through July 10, 2026, presents 7.5 high-quality CEs on menopause care for APRNs and WHNPs. This virtual course features sessions on testosterone therapy, perimenopause, optimizing midlife healthcare, navigating risks, and evidence-based treatments for menopause. Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Resources: Be sure to check out these tools! NPWH Clinical Position Statement: Health and Healthcare for Midlife Women New ACC Guidelines on the Management of Dyslipidemia The Well Kept Podcast Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy: Outdated Information and Emerging Innovations
Mar 3000:38:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Komkwuan “Kwuan” Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, FNAP, FAAN, joins Christy Blanco, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP, FNPWH, to explore menopause hormone therapy’s evolution, contraindications, and innovations. Together, they discuss the shifting sentiments around hormone therapy, how hormones may benefit patients beyond menopausal symptoms, and hormone therapy in regard to sexual health during the menopause transition. Learn more about this and other menopause hot topics at our Menopause in Motion virtual conference, taking place live on April 10, 2026, and available on demand through July 10, 2026! Show Notes: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit our website! Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code $10DISCOUNT. Christy Blanco, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP, FNPWH Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Register now for Menopause in Motion: Real Cases, Real Solutions, Real Impact! This virtual conference, scheduled for April 10, 2026, will present 7.5 high-quality CEs on menopause care for APRNs and WHNPs. This virtual course features sessions on testosterone therapy, perimenopause, optimizing midlife healthcare, navigating risks, and evidence-based treatments for menopause. Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Heart Health Across the Lifespan: Cardiovascular and Lipid Risk Assessment and Treatment
Feb 1800:39:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Komkwuan “Kwuan” Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, FNAP, FAAN, sits down with Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FLNA, to discuss women’s unique risks when it comes to lipids, ASCVD, and cardiovascular changes throughout the lifespan. Together, they explore knowledge gaps and risks at multiple life stages, from pre-pregnancy to menopause. Show Notes: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit our website! Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code $10DISCOUNT. Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FLNA (cfderichemond@geisinger.edu) Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Register now for Menopause in Motion: Real Cases, Real Solutions, Real Impact! This virtual conference, scheduled for April 10, 2026, features high-quality continuing education on menopause care for APRNs and WHNPs. Resources: The National Lipid Association The Essential 8 From the American Heart Association The American College of Cardiology LearnYourLipids.com NPWH Position Statement: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Interested in learning more about cardiovascular health and lipidology? Check out some of NPWH’s current CE activities that are currently live! Heart Matters: Tackling Cardiovascular Disease in Women What Routine Labs Miss: Innovative Markers for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk in Women Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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New NPWH Leadership: 2026 Priorities for Unity and Resilience
Jan 2100:32:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Komkwuan “Kwuan” Paruchabutr, DNP, FNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CNM, FACNM, FNAP, FAAN, joins NPWH Board President Jessica Wells, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, to explore her professional journey, her experience on the Board of Directors, and how members can engage with the organization. Together, they discuss her three pillars of priorities to continue the growth momentum from 2025: collective belonging, organizational resilience, and bold collaboration. Show Notes: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit our website! Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code $10DISCOUNT. Jessica Wells, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, NPWH Board President Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Register now for Menopause in Motion: Real Cases, Real Solutions, Real Impact! This virtual conference, scheduled for April 10, 2026, features high-quality continuing education on menopause care for APRNs and WHNPs. Resources: NPWH Standing Committees NPWH Events NPWH Strategic Plan NPWH Advocacy Page NPWH Advocacy Resources Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Sexual Function and Wellness: Balancing Birth Control to Meet Patient Goals
Dec 1700:35:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, joins Mia Neustein, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC, MSCP, to navigate birth control options while balancing a patient’s sexual function and well-being. They discuss different birth control options, the stigmatization birth control has in relation to sexual wellness, misinformation surrounding birth control, the evidence behind method-related sexual side effects, and how to have open conversations to foster a shared decision-making model that meets the patient’s needs and goals. This episode is sponsored by the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s Online Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program. Show Notes: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit our website! Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Mia Neustein, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC, MSCP Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Resources: The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) The Reproductive Health Hotline (ReproHH) H.E.R. Hub – Contraception Options H.E.R. Hub – Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) NPWH Position Statement: “Equity in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare” Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Birth Control: Dispelling Misinformation and Conducting Shared Decision-Making Conversations
Nov 1900:44:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, host Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, joins NPWH Board of Director and Treasurer, Danielle Grimm, MPH, MSN, CNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, to discuss the rampant misinformation on birth control that has taken hold on social media. Together, they explore different birth control options, their efficacy, how to identify truth from fiction, and how to hold conversations with patients regarding their decisions on birth control. Show Notes: NPWH is the professional community for Women's Health Nurse Practitioners, students, and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women's and gender-related healthcare. We set a standard of excellence by generating, translating, and promoting the latest research and evidence-based clinical guidance, providing high-quality continuing education, and advocating for patients, providers, and the WHNP profession. Our mission includes protecting and promoting a woman and all individuals' rights to make their own choices regarding their health and well-being within the context of their lived experience and their personal, religious, cultural, and family beliefs. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Danielle Grimm, MPH, MSN, CNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email Frank Humada, frank@associationbriefings.com Her Health Matters is proudly produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters received an Honorable Mention in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH was recognized alongside a distinguished group of organizations whose communications efforts sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced meaningful missions. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Fueling Women’s Health: The Power of Protein and Soy
Oct 2200:38:26Tap to summarizeDuring this episode, host Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, sits down with Jenna Braddock, MSH, RDN, CSSD, ACSM-CPT, to discuss the role of protein in women’s diets and why it matters at every life stage. Together, they investigate soy protein and its health benefits for women during the perimenopause and menopause phases of their lives, specifically impacting hormones and long-term health outcomes. This episode is sponsored by Soy Connection by U.S. Soy. Show Notes: NPWH is a professional community for WHNPs, APRNs, and students, providing career growth opportunities, connections, and support in women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Currently, you can receive a $10 discount for NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Jenna Braddock, MSH, RDN, CSSD, ACSM-CPT Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page References: Nutrition Guidebook (approved CA6106 05292025_NPPA_NutritionGuidebook) “Protein and Amino Acid Requirements During Pregnancy” “Adequacy and Sources of Protein Intake among Pregnant Women in the United States, NHANES 2003–2012” “The Evolutionary Origin and Significance of Menopause” “The Importance of Nutrition in Menopause and Perimenopause—A Review” Continuing Education: Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about our continuing education offerings as they come out! Currently, there is a variety of CEs available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org, Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer. Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters was nominated for PR Daily’s 2025 Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. NPWH joins a distinguished group of organizations being recognized for communications campaigns that sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced missions that matter. Disclosure Statement The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) values collaboration and the support of our sponsors in advancing our mission to promote excellence in women’s and gender-related healthcare. However, the presence of sponsorships or financial support for NPWH programs, events, publications, or digital platforms does not constitute an endorsement by NPWH of any sponsor, company, organization, or the products, services, or policies they represent.
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Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care: Current Best Practices for Perimenopause and Menopause
Oct 1500:45:26Tap to summarizeIn celebration of Menopause Awareness Month, host Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, joins Dr. Latia Hickerson, PhD, MPH, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNE, and Dr. Jaclyn “Jackie” Piasta, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, FNPWH, to discuss the latest research, best practices, and clinical realities of managing perimenopause and menopause—covering symptom management, long-term health impacts, hormone therapy, and emerging treatment options. Together, they focus on how APRNs and WHNPs can deliver the best care for patients in this critical transition in their lives. This episode is sponsored by Leva Pelvic Health System. Show Notes NPWH is a professional community for WHNP-BCs, APRNs, WHNP students, and APRN students and nurses seeking a career in women’s health, providing continuing education on the latest scientific evidence, career growth opportunities, connections, and support in women’s and gender-related healthcare. To learn more about NPWH member benefits and our community, visit www.npwh.org. Join our community. Save $10 on NPWH membership by using the code NPWH2025! Dr. Latia Hickerson, PhD, MPH, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNE Dr. Jaclyn “Jackie” Piasta, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP, FNPWH Resources and Information: Her Health Matters – LinkedIn Page NPWH Clinical Position Statement – “Health and Healthcare for Midlife Women” H.E.R. Hub – “Menopause” Several sessions on menopause and perimenopause care were held during the 28th Annual NPWH Women’s Healthcare Conference this year. Such sessions include “Managing Sexual Health in the Menopausal Patient,” “From Perimenopause to Postmenopause: Expert Approaches to Challenging Cases,” and “From Menarche to Menopause: Navigating Abnormal Uterine Bleeding.” These sessions, along with other CE sessions, will be available for conference attendees On Demand soon. In January 2026, all sessions will be available for purchase on NPWH’s Learning Management System. Continuing Education: Each Spring, NPWH offers the CE course, NPWH Menopause Summit for Advanced Practice Providers. Join the NPWH newsletter to learn more about this and other continuing education opportunities NPWH offers. NPWH has two CE Journal articles in the Clinical Journal for Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (CJNPWH) available that you may be interested in: “Understanding and Prescribing Menopause Hormone Therapy for Vasomotor Symptoms,” and “Testosterone Therapy for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Postmenopausal Women.” Currently, there is a variety of CE’s available on our learning management system. Sponsorship/Advertising: If you have an interest in advertising or sponsoring a Her Health Matters episode, please email hmaurer@npwh.org, Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer. Her Health Matters is produced by Association Briefings. In 2025, Her Health Matters was nominated for PR Daily’s 2025 Nonprofit Awards in the prestigious “Awards of Distinction: Nonprofit Communications Campaign of the Year” category. It received an honorable mention for Campaign of the Year. NPWH joins a distinguished group of organizations being recognized for communications campaigns that sparked awareness, inspired engagement, and advanced missions that matter.
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