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Addiction affects millions of people, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized medical conditions. This week on SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Dr. Sarah Wakeman, a nationally recognized addiction medicine specialist, Harvard Medical School faculty member, and leading advocate for evidence-based addiction treatment.Dr. Wakeman shares how her experiences treating patients revealed a troubling reality: people struggling with addiction are often treated very differently than those with other chronic illnesses. Together, they explore why addiction is a medical condition, not a moral failing, and what needs to change in healthcare, policy...

On this deeply personal episode of SHE MD, co-host Mary Alice Haney sits down with her lifelong best friend, Stacey Hunt, to share the story of how listening to the podcast led Stacey to advocate for herself, and ultimately, catch her breast cancer early enough to save her life.After hearing the Olivia Munn episode and learning about lifetime breast cancer risk assessments, dense breast tissue, and the importance of MRIs for high-risk women, Stacey decided to take action. Despite having a recent “clear” mammogram and no symptoms, she pushed for additional testing after learning her lifetime risk...

Celebrity makeup artist Ash K Holm joins Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney for an emotional conversation about living with PCOS, endometriosis, fertility struggles, and finally finding answers after years of being dismissed.Known for working with icons like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lopez, and the Kardashian family, Ash reveals the painful health battle happening behind the scenes of her fast-paced Hollywood career.Ash opens up about suffering from debilitating cramps, 11-day periods, bloating, hormonal symptoms, depression, insulin resistance, and years of being told her symptoms were “normal.” She shares how her diagnosis with PCOS and endo...

Could your nervous system be playing a bigger role in chronic illness than you realize? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney is joined by founder of The Tick Chicks, Alicia White, and Primal Trust founder, Cathleen King, to discuss the connection between Lyme disease, mold exposure, autoimmune conditions, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. Alicia shares her 12-year journey to recovery after years of debilitating symptoms and misdiagnoses, while Cathleen explains how brain retraining, breathwork, and nervous system regulation can help the body heal.They also explore why so many women are told their symptoms...

Following the overwhelming response to the Hailey Bieber episode, SHE MD sits down with Sera Prognostics CEO Zhenya Lindgardt and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tiffany Inglis for a powerful, science-backed conversation about preterm birth, maternal health, and the pregnancy blood test most women, and most doctors, have never heard of. They unpack how a simple test taken between 18 and 20 weeks can predict and help prevent preterm birth in women who would otherwise be considered "low risk."This conversation goes deep into the science behind the PreTRM test and the two proteins it measures. The doctors explain why...

Most of us spend our teens and 20s trying not to get pregnant and our 30s and 40s desperately trying to. But no one ever taught us how any of this actually works.In this episode, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Aliabadi sit down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, New York City-based reproductive endocrinologist and fertility expert and author of The Lucky Egg, for one of the most comprehensive conversations on fertility we've ever had. Whether you're trying to conceive, thinking about egg freezing, navigating a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your own...

She's 70 years old, holds a PhD she earned in her late 60s, and looks like she cracked the code on aging. But Dr. Catharine Arnston isn't selling a beauty secret she's sharing 17 years of research into two of the most scientifically documented superfoods on Earth: spirulina and chlorella.In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Aliabadi sit down with Dr. Catharine Arnston, Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits, for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had on this show. It started with her sister's breast cancer diagnosis and a pivot away from a 25...

In this special Mother’s Day episode of SHE MD, Kris Jenner sits down for a raw, emotional, and deeply insightful conversation about motherhood, resilience, and building a life you’re proud of. From raising six children to navigating divorce and launching a global empire at 52, Kris shares the real story behind the woman the world thinks it knows.The conversation dives into everything from her highly publicized hysterectomy and approach to proactive health, to how she built an unbreakable bond with her children. She opens up about the hardest moments of her life, how she pushed thro...

In this episode of SHE MD, we sit down with entrepreneur and founder Emma Grede to unpack what it really takes to build success from the ground up. From growing up in East London to co-founding billion-dollar brands, Emma shares the unfiltered truth about ambition, confidence, and what actually creates success.We talk about the myths holding women back… from work-life balance pressure to money mindset, imposter syndrome, and the idea that you have to “feel ready” before you start. Emma breaks down why confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build through action, fa...

If you’re constantly bloated, tired, or struggling with hormone imbalances, your gut might be the missing piece. In this episode of SHE MD, we sit down with double board-certified physician Dr. Amy Shah to break down the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, metabolism, and brain function, and why so many women are overlooking it. From IBS and SIBO to PCOS and endometriosis, this conversation reveals how inflammation and gut imbalance can silently drive so many common symptoms.Dr. Shah shares her simple, science-backed “30-30-3” framework (30g of protein at your first meal, 30g of fiber...

Disclaimer: This interview includes in-depth discussions of serious mental health topics, such as personality disorders and other highly sensitive subjects. These topics may be distressing or triggering for some listeners.In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Dr. Suzanne Wallach, a leading expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to unpack what every woman should understand about emotional regulation, trauma, and personality disorders. From the difference between borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and narcissism to the real signs of emotional dysregulation, this conversation brings clarity to topics that a...

In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with preventative neurologist Dr. Kellyann Niotis to unpack what every woman needs to know about brain health, memory, and dementia prevention. From understanding the difference between normal forgetfulness and early warning signs to breaking down how working memory changes with age, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and actionable insight. Dr. Niotis explains why women are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s disease and how factors like hormones, genetics, and lifestyle all play a role.They explore the most powerful, research-backed ways to protect your brain, starting with th...