Author: Jo Allison

5 Ways Your Urogynecologist Wants You to Take Care Down There

Available for Interviews: Dr. Karyn Eilber

Karyn Eilber, MD, is a urogynecologist, an associate professor of urology & OB/GYN at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, and is an expert in women’s health and men’s & women’s sexual wellness. She is also the editor and co-author of the newly released, A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor.

What Dr. Eilber Can Say about
Taking Care of Your Pelvic Floor:

1. Learn to strengthen your pelvic floor. Do your Kegels! And don’t stop. Do a set of 10 contractions when you wake up, sit at stoplights, eat lunch, and before you fall asleep. Prevent urinary incontinence and keep your bladder, uterus, and rectum happy with a strong pelvic floor. 

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What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation? (Is there Plastic Surgery for Down There?)

Available for Interviews: Dr. Karyn Eilber

Karyn Eilber, MD, is a board-certified urologist, an associate professor of urology & OB/GYN at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, and is an expert in women’s health and men’s & women’s sexual wellness. She is also the editor and co-author of the newly released, A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor.

What Dr. Eilber Can Say about
Vaginal Rejuvenation:

You hear the term “vaginal rejuvenation” all the time. I’m sure different ideas are running through your head of exactly what that means: improving the appearance of external genitals, “tightening” of the vagina, etc. You would probably be surprised to learn what vaginal rejuvenation is.

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7 Secrets for Aging Women . . . Staying Young, Staying Healthy

Available for Interviews: Dr. Karyn Eilber

Karyn Eilber, MD, is a board-certified urologist, an associate professor of urology & OB/GYN at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, and is an expert in women’s health and men’s & women’s sexual wellness. She is also the editor and co-author of the newly released, A Woman’s Guide to Her Pelvic Floor.

What Dr. Eilber Can Say about
Aging Secrets for Women:

While we wish there were a Fountain of Youth, or at least at a bare minimum, some magic bullet to keep us young and healthy, the best way to stay looking and feeling young is to consistently care for yourself physically and mentally.  As women and doctors, here are some of our recommendations to help you age gracefully:

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Mindset Is Your Superpower! 3 Challenges That Will Guide You to Better Health & Wellness

Available for Interviews: Dr. Mimi Secor

Dr. Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women’s Health for over 40 years. She is a sought-after national speaker and consultant and has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets. Dr. Mimi is also a fitness and health advocate, is passionate about helping women to lose weight and feel great, and is the author of the newest book,  Healthy & Fit at Any Age: A Guide to Creating Mindset, Nutrition, and Exercise Habits for Busy Women.


What Dr. Mimi Secor can say about
How to Improve Your Mindset

    • A Standford University IQ versus Attitude study suggests that our attitudes are a better predictor of our success than our intelligence.
    • A positive attitude is key to your success and achieving your goals.
    • According to Stanford University researcher Carolyn Dweck, there are two types of mindsets or basic core attitudes people possess:

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If Divorce Was a Baseball Game, Here’s 3 Steps to Play Fair

Available for Interviews: Teddi Ann Barry

Teddy Ann Barry, Esq. is a family attorney and writer who has been serving families through divorce and custody and has been practicing family law for over twenty years, and also comes with a wealth of experience in mediation and collaborative law. She is also the author of The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Divorce in Colorado.

What Teddi Ann Barry can say in an interview on
3 Steps to Managing a Divorce:

Divorce would be easier if we played it like baseball.

There is the warm-up, the relationship between the pitcher and catcher along with the hitter and the first base coach, and finally the running of the bases.

Baseball’s a great game! 9 players on the team; 4 bases; one ball, and easy scoring. The players know how to hit the ball, run and catch it. I’m aware of the strategy behind the game, the one we never notice while watching the game, sipping our cold beer, stretched out in the warm sun.

I couldn’t help but think that divorce would be easier if we played it like baseball.

In baseball, players warm up before the big game. That’s what couples need to do; envision themselves playing catch to warm up for a divorce. If couples could all warm up together, it’d be a different game.

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How Mental Health Affects the Workplace

Available for Interviews: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

What Dr. Rodriguez can say in an interview about
Mental Health and the Workplace:

Mental health is a topic that has been largely discussed over the past few years. However, people with mental health issues struggle in their daily lives, from everyday activities to workplace performance and attendance. We’ll discuss a few statistics regarding mental illness and how a Primary Care Physician (PCP) could help diagnose and treat these issues.

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Everyone Seems to Be Doing It, But Why You Shouldn’t Track Calories

Available for Interviews: Dr. Franchell Hamilton

Dr. Franchell Hamilton, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FOMA is the Founder of NeuroSwitch™ Weigh Loss–a place for people to receive treatments ranging from bariatric surgery and medical weight loss to hormone therapy. Dr. Hamiltion is also the author of two books, Transformation Is a Mindset: The Journey to Changing Your Input and Your World and And the Best Diet Is . . . .

What Dr. Hamilton could say on
Tracking Our Calories:

It seems everyone is tracking their calories these days. And there are so many popular apps out there to help you do it, too. But does this work? Is it healthy to do so? Can it be effective over the long haul?

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Grades and Self-Esteem in School-Aged Children

Available for Interviews: Dr. Pete Loper

Dr. Pete Loper, MD, MSEd, FAAP, is a triple board-certified physician in pediatrics, psychiatry, and child psychiatry. He is also a professor and executive coach and is dedicated to mental health and wellness advocacy.

What Dr. Loper could say on
Grades and Self-Esteem:

Consistent with Carol Dweck’s research on “growth mindset,” struggle is a normal part of development. According to John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, struggle in the context of the approach and exploration of new experiences is the rate-limiting step to healthy human development. Further, both Bowlby and his successor in Attachment research, Mary Ainsworth, identified the relationship between a child and their “experienced others” (parents, teachers) as the fundamental ingredient required to support continued approach and exploration in the context of struggle. Put simply, outcomes such as grades are a manifestation of the process, and your child’s willingness and motivation to engage in the process, i.e. to try, try again (growth mindset) is informed by a child’s interactions with parents and teachers. 

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How We Can Support and Thank Teachers Every Year?

Available for Interviews:  Nadine Levitt

Founder & CEO Nadine Levitt is an education advocate, speaker, and the CEO & Founder of WURRLYedu, an educational technology platform. Nadine specializes in the social-emotional curriculum (SEL) and is also the author of the children’s book series, My Mama Says. Levitt founded Inspired Educa8ion, a non-profit to support and celebrate teachers everywhere.

What Nadine Levitt can say in an interview about
Teacher Appreciation Week and Beyond:

Inspired Education’s Heartwarming “Surprise” School Visit
Leaves Teacher Feeling Appreciated
Teachers play a crucial role in shaping future generations. They are the most important indicator of student outcomes and clearly influence their social-emotional development. A teacher’s role and impact on a child’s life can reach far beyond a school timeline, with influences felt for a lifetime.

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Are You Taking Your Pills the Right Way? This Study Says It’s Unlikely

Available for Interviews: John Rodriguez, MD

Dr. John Rodriguez is a Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare2U and is passionate about the care provided to their patients. He manages all the care providers in Healthcare2U’s network of clinics and oversees care protocols and training.

What Dr. Rodriguez can say in an interview about
How to Optimally Take Your Medication:

Sometimes when you take medication, you’ll notice it takes longer to kick in. This is due to various factors, but a study1 done by Johns Hopkins University revealed that there are certain ways to take pills that work faster and better.

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