Featured in this week’s episode of You Are Not Broken host Kelly Casperson, MD interviews OBGYN Dr. Meedlen Charles. Dr. Charles will discuss the effects of Postpartum Depression and how women can be embarrassed talking about the issues they have after giving birth. Dr. Meedlen talks about the importance knowing that women with previous conditions of anxiety and depression are more likely to be affected by Postpartum. However, most women will have effects after birth, and this is a normal part o...
Feb 21, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Mary R. Rensel, MD, is a Staff Neurologist in Neuroimmunology at Cleveland Clinic's Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research. She is also Board Certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine. She directs the Pediatric MS and the Wellness programming at the Mellen Center. She is an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine where she serves as an instructor for the medical students. www.Instagram.com/MRenselMD www.linkedin.com/in/mary-rensel-94844b1a Yo...
Feb 14, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Episode 58 - Stephen Snyder, MD A sex therapist, relationship therapist, and sexual medicine specialist — Dr. Snyder has dedicated his entire career to helping individuals and couples with sex and relationship concerns. Over 30+ years, he’s helped over 1,500 individuals and couples regain closeness and satisfaction in their relationships. I heard him on a podcast “sexology” and needed to read his book and get him on my podcast. I loved the male perspective, and he offered ways for women to under...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 58
I am SO excited to release this interview! In this episode, I talk to Master Sex Coach Danielle Savory. You can connect with Danielle on Instagram @thesexcoachforwomen or via her web site daniellesavory.com/group 01:10 – How Danielle got into being a Life/Sex coach 11:22 – Desire 13:05 – Talking about the role of “Should” 15:37 – Talking about self-compassion 18:53 – Talking about orgasms 19:49 – Finding yourself in a sexless marriage – How do we get there? 25:24 – Stop living in your head… 26:4...
Jan 31, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Welcome to episode 56! We are going to hit 20k listens with this one!! I know it! Thanks for being one of them and sharing the love! Today I riff about: Arousal and vaginal physiology Side effects of waxing What is normal in regards to vaginal discharge Moisture and arousal "Premature penetration" - don't do it! Correlation with erectile dysfunction Why good blood flow is good, and things that decrease and increase blood flow When to go get your pelvis checked out Arousal desire discrepancy/mism...
Jan 24, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 56
PART 2 - Today I am so excited to chat with BIGLOVEFIERCEJUJU!!! https://www.tribecalledv.com/ Or in her day job Dr. Shieva Ghofrany. https://www.instagram.com/biglovefiercejuju She is a medical doctor, who is an OB/GYN practicing in Connecticut. 01:17 – New injectable medications - HSDD 11:23 – Topical Testosterone 15:00 – Shame 17:45 – New company. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Jan 17, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 55
PART 1 - Today I am so excited to chat with BIGLOVEFIERCEJUJU!!! Or in her day job Dr. Shieva Ghofrany. She is a medical doctor, who is an OB/GYN practicing in Connecticut. You can find her at biglovefiercejuju.com On IG at biglovefiercejuju -she as 23k followers! Through the BIG LOVE FIERCE JUJU Foundation, Dr. Shieva Ghofrany plans to help people engage in their mindset and "lose the fear" of VERY common, everyday, but admittedly anxiety-provoking issues. 01:19 – Origin of the name Big Love Fi...
Jan 10, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Happy New year! I reflect on the past year. How I got started by listening to the voice in my head. Yeah, kinda like Frozen 2 (which my kids are currently watching). - You have to deal with your limiting beliefs that aren’t moving you forward Impossible goal for 2021 – how about intimacy? It is the journey, not the destination – a journey of 1,000 miles starts with a single step. It is not the YOU when you get there – but the journey What is your reason for your goal? If it is so you feel better...
Jan 03, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Jenn Mason, owner of the sex shop Wink Wink Boutique in Washtington state joins us today! www.winkwinkboutique.com IG: www.instagram.com/winkwinkboutique Lubrication - why people are resistant to the idea of lubrication How to have a conversation with your partner about sex Water based lube Silicone based lube Hybrid lube Flavored Lube Desire Arousal mismatch Lube doesn’t replace the need for preparing the body for sex CBD Lube --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
Dec 27, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Taking it up right where we left off! Dr. Rashmi Kudesia - part two - hormone replacement 101 and hormone healthy bodies. 1) Who is a good candidate for hormone replacement therapy? 2) Who is NOT a good candidate for hormone replacement therapy? 3) Androgens in polycystic ovarian syndrome 4) Where do androgens come from in the female 5) It is so popular now to read about “balancing your hormones” – help us out with that – are people talking about lifestyle habits or what are your thoughts about ...
Dec 20, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Hormones throughout our life. Today I am so excited to interview Dr. Rashmi Kudesia. She is a practicing infertility specialist at CCRM Fertility in Houston, Texas. https://www.ccrmivf.com/houston/rashmi-kudesia/ www.instagram.com/RKudesia www.facebook.com/RKudesia She did medical school at Duke, then a OB/Gyn Residency at Cornell. She then did additional fellowship training in Reproductive endocrinology and Infertility, as well as a Masters in Clinical Research, at Albert Einstein, and now prac...
Dec 13, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 50
I am interviewing Jenn Mason again! So Good! www.winkwinkboutique.com IG: www.instagram.com/winkwinkboutique The Stigma of sex toys Sex toys can level the orgasmic inequality in a partnership – level the playing field Types of toys How toys can help people with disabilities Options in the toy department --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 06, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Today I am so excited to talk with Dr. Latifat! She is a GI doctor working in Sacramento, California She is a graduate of the Life Coach School and coaches women on Money Mindset. You can find her on FB at MoneyfitMD and at www.moneyfitmd.com She helps women go from financially overwhelmed to financially confident. It all starts with transforming your relationships with money. Why talk about money on a podcast about sex? When She coaches women about money, They spend a lot of time on the relatio...
Nov 29, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This one is for the dudes! And the women who love the dudes! Truthfully, it works for same sex couples too. Let's talk about changing your partner - ha! You can't!!! Starting from a place of appreciation. Avoid assumptions. Erectile Dysfunction Loving what is. Intimacy avoidance. Avoiding being critical. Discover what makes your partner feel loved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...
Nov 22, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Dr. Winter is a urologist. She grew up in New Jersey and went to Rutgers for undergrad. She did her urology residency at Cornell in NYC. She did her fellowship with Dr. Irwin Goldstein in San Diego – the only fellowship for women’s sexual health that exists! She currently works at Kaiser in Portland. She is active on twitter at @AshleyGWinter She is on FB at @ashleywintermd Her podcast is called “the Full Release” which she co-hosts with her husband Mo Mandel. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
Nov 15, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Jenn Mason, owner of the sex shop Wink Wink Boutique in Washington state joins us today! www.winkwinkboutique.com IG: www.instagram.com/winkwinkboutique How Jenn got to the point of owning a sex store. How do you get to that place in life? Learn how Jenn and Dr. Casperson met. Learn what has been the most rewarding thing for her in opening her store. We live in a shame-based culture about sex. How I get people to be open to exploring the tools and resources available in the store. What is sex po...
Nov 08, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Dr. Becky Kaufman Lynn is the Director of the Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health. She is a board-certified gynecologist, and a trained Sexual Counselor and Menopause Provider. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Lynn is a world-renowned expert in sexual medicine and menopause. She is a frequent invited speaker on women’s sexual health and appears regularly on numerous podcasts, television shows, radio...
Nov 01, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Dr. Becky Kaufman Lynn is the Director of the Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health. She is a board-certified gynecologist, and a trained Sexual Counselor and Menopause Provider. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Lynn is a world-renowned expert in sexual medicine and menopause. She is a frequent invited speaker on women’s sexual health and appears regularly on numerous podcasts, television shows, radio...
Oct 25, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Today I am here with sex educator and sex therapist Tracy Dalhstead-Rienstra. She wanted me to talk about this important piece of legislation coming out on the November ballot for people who live in Washington state. As an expert in the field of sexuality, she talks about the current standard of education that she sees in adults in her practice and what adults who didn’t get a good sex education look like in their struggles in intimate relationships. BACKGROUND Senate Bill 5395 (SB 5395), passed...
Oct 18, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The Clitoris has one job, one job only – pleasure. But what about the penis? Take a listen to find out. The glans of the clitoris is the part we “think about” – but there is way more. You can also see the clitoral shaft/body. The anatomy issues that can come along with owning a clitoris. We are designed perfectly!! Darn it! What does your brain say to you when we talk about the clitoris? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about yo...
Oct 11, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Jessica Pin is an author and advocate, publishes frequently on her IG @Jessica_ann_pin and is passionate about education equality in regards to genital anatomy between the sexes. Her Goal: equitable coverage of the clitoris in medical literature & curricula to prevent harm. She has even published her own study! 3 top OB/GYN textbooks changed. Listen to her story about when and how she decided to get a surgery on her labia and what has happened since then. All labias are normal. All sizes are...
Oct 04, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This is audio shared from my facebook live video talking about Responsive Desire. Feeling broken in a male-centric world. Feeling broken in a sex-shaming society. Some people think that sex and desire aren't "drives" at all. Want to improve your sex life? Emily Nagoski says change your context. Women are way more "context driven" in regards to sexual activity. Men tend to be more visual. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about yo...
Sep 27, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 39
One day away from my course launch! Go to www.kellycaspersonmd.com Today we learn about how the penis can have trouble when the mind is being tricky. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Sign up for my sex education class starting September 21st! www.kellycaspersonmd.com First, we need to hear the importance of erections from the male perspective. Okay, now that we did that, what should we do when couples stop having sex after erectile dysfunction. In this episode we will specifically talk about prostate cancer as an example. We learn why erections can falter after treatment for cancer. We learn how relationships change. We learn that the embarrassment in talking about this actu...
Sep 13, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The MASTER CLASS is starting soon! From boring to mind blowing! Sex education and coaching! www.kellycaspersonmd.com Thoughts about sex Let’s hear about a “typical” woman who comes to me for sexual issues. KY Jelly is the Betty Crocker of lube – it is everywhere, but not always great. Figure out what your sexual goals are. Your thoughts about sex influence your sexual satisfaction. Your thoughts are not facts. If your goal is to be a happy sexual person but your thoughts tell you otherwise, we a...
Sep 10, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 36
After spending the last five years honing her skills in outpatient care, Dr. Ahmed is ready to focus on her passion for treating pelvic pain. Dr. Ahmed has chosen a focused practice, because she believes concentrating on a specific field creates the greatest expertise. Chasing that greatness has been her consistent driving force. https://www.pelvicrehabilitation.com/ www.instagram.com/drtayahmed Learn how she found her calling in pelvic pain after doing her residency training in New York. She tr...
Sep 06, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Meet Dr. Lubahn – Mom, entrepreneur, urologist and creator of https://ondrwear.com/ Learn about both of our crazy stories about becoming urologists. Incontinence is very common. 50% of women!!! There are common reasons that people leak. Stress incontinence – increase in abdominal pressure – leaking with cough, sneeze, laugh. It is a pelvic support problem. Urge incontinence – “I gotta go now!!” It is a bladder problem. Overflow incontinence – the bladder can’t empty well, so it overflows with ur...
Aug 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Today we will meet an emergency department physician who has started a company to help women take control of their health, weight, and mindset. How we think about our bodies affects our sex life! So we can't neglect the whole body in our discussions! https://www.wholisthealth.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curate-your-health/id1478410990 Join us as she shares how she created a space for helping women use food and exercise as medicine to prevent and reverse disease. The side effect of...
Aug 23, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Urologist interview king Dr. John Lin interviews Dr. Casperson! Today’s episode is sponsored by KGOAL. Use the code NOTBROKEN for a 20% discount on your purchase! www.kgoal.com Topics discussed today: Orgasmic Inequality Why PIV sex doesn’t always work It takes a female longer to reach climax than a man Clitoral anatomy – knowing anatomy helps people realize they are normal. www.OMGyes.com – a great resource for sex education What do sex therapists do? – they are therapists comfortable talking a...
Aug 16, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The WEBSITE IS UP!!! www.kellycaspersonmd.com Announcement! Sept 21st course registration is open! www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd The Software - Desire and Orgasm Do I actually need a loading dose of estrogen cream? What is vaginal DHEA for? What to do if estrogen cream burns? Desire and orgasm. My why - why did I learn about this stuff. Desire in long term relationships. Reactive and spontaneous desire I can’t make you like something that is painful. The theory behind why women can have mul...
Aug 09, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
