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You Are Not Broken

Kelly Casperson, MDkellycaspersonmd.com
Welcome to the podcast that rewrites everything you thought you knew about sex, hormones, and midlife. I help women—and the people who love them—reconnect with their bodies, their minds, and their partners through science, mindset, and a whole lot of humor. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, rediscovering desire, or just curious what’s possible, this show will remind you: you are not broken. (No medical advice here, just truth bombs and good conversation.)
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Episodes

The "Stress No Sex" Cycle

The brain is either having sex or In survival mode. Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP is a Life Coach and Scientist and emergency medicine physician. She uses the perfect combination of evidence-based tools and thought work to help working women solve everyday problems. She’s the Wellness and Resilience Director for a national physician organization She has spent over half a decade reconnecting healthcare providers to their original purpose in medicine through education and professional coaching. We...

Jul 21, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Hello Perry Interview - Peri-menopause Warriors Discuss Female Sexual Health

A great interview discussing female sexual health, myths and dysfunctions with www.instagram.com/ohhelloperry --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 89

You Are Not Broken: A Stop "Should'ing" Lecture

So much value in this one!!!! Ugh, were to start - - anatomy, heterosexual paradigms, lube, menopause, erectile tissue, Desire, desire mismatch, Resources I love to share, Tips to get in the mood! And so much more!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Sex Ed for Our Youth and Institutional Reform - A Sex Educator's Journey

Vanessa Osage is on a mission to leave this world better than she found it. Her mission is to Positively Transform Love, Sexuality & Human Connections. In 2017, she won the "Kickass Single Mom" Award for her work in sexuality education and youth rites of passage. A two-time nonprofit founder, Vanessa Osage is a Certified Sexuality Educator, Consultant & Professional Coach at Love & Truth Rising. https://loveandtruthrising.org Her first book, Can’t stop the Sunrise, is available now. ...

Jul 10, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Vaginal Estrogen - A Primer

This audio is from a FB and IG live that got uploaded to Youtube! I finally got around to pulling the audio for the podcast! Everything you knew and didn't know about vaginal estrogen! Who is it for, when to start it, do you need progesterone, application types, how it helps......you know, the basics! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 03, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Uncompromising Intimacy

Listen to this with your partner! So much talk about partner communication I am so excited to talk to Dr. Alexandra Stockwell. We officially met on a panel for sexperts in October 2020! Which are really the only panels I should sit on these days as they are so fun! She is on a mission to change the cultural narrative around long-term relationships from one of stagnation and companionship to the delectable joy a couple can feel when they build passion and excitement to nourish them both. How do y...

Jun 30, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 85

A Female Pharmaceutical Executive Designs for Us!

Gerianne DiPiano is the Founder and CEO of FemmePharma and serves as the Chairman of the Board. A pharmaceutical industry executive and women’s healthcare expert, Gerianne founded FemmePharma in 1999 in response to the industry’s narrow focus on women’s health needs – such as contraception and hormone replacement therapy – but lack of attention to other important women’s diseases and disorders. Guided by her vision to provide more effective treatment options for women, FemmePharma is focused on ...

Jun 26, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 84

The Skin Whisperer – A dermatologist focuses on women’s hormones, stress and desire

Blending science with soul, Dr. Keira Barr turns conventional methodologies on their heads so midlife women can feel comfortable in their bodies and love the skin they’re in. Dr. Barr is a prominent leader in women’s medicine – creating a bridge between hormones, skin and mind-body medicine to optimize women’s mid-life experience. She is a dermatologist and got into integrative and functional medicine – by healing her own health problems. Her focus is perimenopause and menopause. The role of alc...

Jun 23, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Integrative Health, Sober Curious, Q&A, Hormones - June Live Recording

I go live for the June podcast recording, special guest Dr. Jessica Krant shows up to discuss the 6 pillars of integrative medicine. We discuss the personal growth opportunity with pulling alcohol out of your life. Then I do some Q&A about hormones, menopause, empowerment and how we talk about our bodies, periods and pregnancy matters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 20, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 82

ED and PE for Men's Health Month

The most important things to know about erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation! Enjoy! www.instagram.com/kellycaspersonmd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Two Surgeons Talk about Women

Dr. Vonda Wright interviews me on her podcast: Hot For Your Health https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright We discuss being female in male dominated surgical specialties Kelly’s top tips for great sex. Female sexuality facts Sex rules and why we should break them Fear based education and why that can be a problem Tips for talking to your partner about sex We talk about systemic hormones and why so many doctors don’t bring it up. We riff on movement, muscles and aging well. I hope you enjoy! --- ...

Jun 13, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 80

How You Met My Mother

Meet my mom! She was so cool and gracious to come on my podcast! Sex in the 1960’s When did oral birth control come on the scene for her generation. Resources she had/didn’t have in teaching her kids about sex Her wishes for women today. The problem with a narrow, limited view of what sex is. What she was taught about menopause and what happens after menopause. Her final thoughts on what is useful for women to know and use for their sex life. How my mom would teach sex education. Podcast sponsor...

Jun 06, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Mysteryvibe Reviews - Poco and Crescendo

https://mysteryvibe.com Use YANB15 for 15% off of your order. Book I mentioned about anatomy: Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure Sheri Winston --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Testosterone Quickie

What is the role for systemic testosterone in women post menopausal? Global Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone Therapy for Women https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2019.1637079 International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jwh.2021.29037 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....

May 30, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Sex and Menopause

This was a live lecture I gave on sex and menopause. See me and my slides in action at: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sex-after-menopause?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=profile_web&utm_campaign=profile thanks to winkwinkboutique.com for hosting me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 26, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 76

#75 - Let's Hear it for the GYNS! - Live podcast recording

This is May’s live podcast recording with Dr. Jill Krapf and Dr. Becky Lynn @evorawomenshealth and @beckylynnmd @jillkrapfmd and @the.cvvd 1) Best way to treat period cramps 2) What is premenstrual dysphoric syndrome – OR premenstrual distress syndrome 3) When can perimenopause start 4) Cannabinoids, CBD and pelvic health and treating pain – and how tough it is to do research on this! 5) Itchy on labia but no skin changes – what could it be? 6) I had a full hysterectomy 3 years ago and have had ...

May 23, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Hot for Your Health Lecture

Join me as I lecture virtually for the Best Of Life Summit - and my hostest extraordinaire is Dr. Vonda Wright. Desire discrepancy, how our thoughts affect our intimacy, how we need to be in control of our experiences, not our partners. you know, the usual! Enjoy! You can still sign up for the videos from 25 doctors and industry leaders passionate about women's lives and health. https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright https://www.crowdcast.io/e/thebestoflifesummit/register --- Send in a voice me...

May 19, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Optimal Sex - Learn From the Pros

Today I report on a paper that interviewed individuals with great sex lives. Yes, surprise, they tended to be older! Older and wiser! Dr. Kleinplatz is the lead author on this 2009 paper and I run through their six-ish top traits that people with optimized sex lives share. Hint - good sex is not just the absence of dysfunction. AND - NONE of it was "I have a spontaneous sex drive"! This is good news for all of us! http://juliacolwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/The-components-of-optimal-sexua...

May 16, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 73

YANB Bonus Content! - Dr. Kelly's Webinar to the MS Society

I have too much content so I need to start releasing more than once a week! Eeek! What a good problem to have! This week I did a live webinar to the Multiple Sclerosis society about Sexuality - specifically female but I do talk about viagra (okay I just mention it once). It is a whirlwind talk and I do some great Menopause and Hormone myth busting at the end during the Q&A. This talk applies to everyone! Not just those living or caring for people with MS. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: ...

May 14, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 72

71. Viva La Vulvar Expert! Dr. Krapf

Dr. Jill Krapf is a gynecologist specializing in vulvovaginal disorders in Washington DC. She is prominent on IG @jillkrapfmd and you can find her at vulvodynia.com Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on vulvodynia, vulvar dermatoses, and hypoactive sexual desire disorder. She is Associate Editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine, as well as for the textbook Female Sexual Pain Disorders, 2nd Edition. What is the vulva? What is vulvar pain and wh...

May 09, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 71

#70 - Common stories for a sex coach, how to communicate with your partner, and a very brief not scary description of kink

Episode #70!!! OMG! Check out our sponsor and use code YANB15 for 15% off all three of their products! https://mysteryvibe.com/ www.instagram.com/mysteryvibe This is our April live recording and I was so happy to have Dr. Sonia Wright, the Midlife Sex Coach, on to share some FAQ with me! So many great coaching topics, how to think and communicate about your intimate relationship with your partner, some hormone questions at the end, and a brief intro to kink. --- Send in a voice message: https://...

May 01, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Desiring Female Desire - Round two with Dr. Goldstein

We talk about Dr. Goldstein's book, “Reclaiming Desire” – why he wrote it. https://amzn.to/3mZbILn His take on female desire. Masters and Johnson’s model of sexual activity Pearlman model of sexual function – Inhibition and Excitation Rosemary Basson “circular” model of sexual function Global versus situational low desire. What is the role of estrogen and desire? Addyi and Vyleesi as medications for low desire He is working on a topical Sildenafil for women. I have a lot of doctors and providers...

Apr 25, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 69

When Sex Hurts: Vulvodynia and Lichen Sclerosis expert Dr. Goldstein

Dr. Goldstein is a gynecologist specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction, vulvar disorders and female sexual health and dysfunction. He is an author, engaging speaker and world traveler (before COVID). You can find him at www.vulvodynia.com My story on my connection with Dr. Goldstein How did he become an expert in vulvas – and tell us what the vulva is. As many as 40 percent of women who suffer from pain with sex won't seek medical care. And most medical professionals are still in the dark when...

Apr 18, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Faking It, Libido Myths, and Filling up Your Piggy Bank - A Superhero Dressed as a Doctor

This is pure gold. Funny, quick and wicked smart, Dr. Stephanie Hart joins me today to talk everything libido! She is a family doctor in Canada who specializes in sexual health and now that Is her full time practice! Foothills Sexual Function Clinic. www.sexualfunctionclinic.com We met on a FB group! We connected when I posted a picture of “A Clinicians guide to systemic sex therapy’ Share your path about how you got to this point in your career. What is the most common sex issue between couples...

Apr 11, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 67

#66 - Sexual Dysfunction Expert and More!

Sexual dysfunction expert! Today I am so excited to talk to Dr. Sophocles. She is a gynecologist and sexual medicine specialist practicing in Princeton NJ. She appears regularly on the radio program Sirius XM Doctor Radio. She sees women for menopause and sexual dysfunction concerns as well as general gynecology. You can find her at www.princetongyn.com Welcome! How did you get into menopause and sexual dysfunction treatment? Why do you think sexual dysfunction is so common? Biggest misconceptio...

Apr 04, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Hostage negotiation skills, "early menopause", and sunscreen and seatbelts for your pelvis! My 65th podcast and first LIVE recording!

Here is my first ever live podcast recording! I answer some IG follower’s questions about menopause and then I bring on Dr. Jessica Krant, dermatologist and functional medicine physician and vegan to discuss gut health, exercise, and how a healthy body is good for a healthy sex life. Hostage negotiating communication tips How to deal with the thought, “the other person is the whole part of the problem” Learning about trying to control others. Our manuals for other people. How not to base our hap...

Mar 28, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Am I Normal? Anatomy and Bladder Issues - A Conversation with a Urogynecologist

Dr. Sarah Boyles is an expert urogynecologist (FPMRS) with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She manages her successful group practice, publishes widely in her field and creates national FPMRS quality standards. For years, she has heard her patients regret not knowing more about their bladder function and wishing this information was easier to find outside of a doctor’s office. Recognizing the need for great pelvic floor education in the real world, she has recently pivoted to creating ...

Mar 21, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 64

A Modern Guide to Women's Intimacy

A Modern Guide to Women’s Intimacy Dr. Jennifer Jane Roelands interviews Dr. Casperson Why aren’t we talking about female intimacy? Bringing neuroscience and urology together to understand sex and desire. What kind of sex education did you get in school or in life and is that serving us? How do we talk to young people about their bodies? Tips and tricks. Tips for focusing on the present in order to focus on your sexual self. Brain training! Why context matters for women. Brain science! Why alcoh...

Mar 14, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 63

MENOPAUSE! Week 2 with Dr. Hirsch

You Can't get enough of menopause education and tips! Today we continue to sit with Dr. Heather Hirsch. She is the host of “Women’s Health by Heather Hirsch” which is dedicated to uncovering and answering many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding women’s health issues.Can you describe peri-menopause and how to thrive during it? What are the hard stops on who can’t take hormone replacement therapy? Breasts: The Owner’s Manual – link below What are the best supplements and vitamins post men...

Mar 07, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 62

MENOPAUSE!!! Options with Dr. Heather Hirsch WEEK 1/2

Today I am so excited to introduce Dr. Heather Hirsch. She is the host of “Women’s Health by Heather Hirsch” which is dedicated to uncovering and answering many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding women’s health issues. She is a board-certified internal medicine doctor who completed a women’s health fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. You can find her on IG at hormone.health.doc and her website is www.heatherhirschmd.com I met her on a ISSWSH committee? Maybe? Or IG? Her best friend is a...

Feb 28, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 61
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