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At Vino & Vaginas: The Podcast our mission is to explore health, sexuality, and all topics relevant to being a woman in a fun and safe environment free of shame, embarrassment or stigma. Join hosts Cassie Dionne and Lindsay Seale while they interview the best and brightest in the industry to learn everything you could ever want to know about being a woman. Podcast brought to you by Innova Women’s Health.
Episodes
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Join Cassie and co-host Lindsay as they discuss what exactly an orgasm is as well as some fun tips and facts you might have never known. And hey, maybe by the end of the episode you might throw your old new years resolution out the window for one of more orgasmic proportions ;)
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Happy New Year to our #vvcommunity!!
Today's episode is talking about something we have ALL experienced: emotional eating and struggling with food choices during times of challenge.
Join Whitney and Cassie as they talk about their journeys, why people eat their emotions and what they can do about it, and the 6 key elements to a great nutrition plan.
Whitney will also expand on what she talks about in her article "What You Don't Know About Fat Loss".
Enjoy and we can't wait to spend more time with you all in 2021 and beyond!
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Welcome to Episode 106 where we will be chatting with Robyn Jackowich all about a condition known as Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.
Robyn is a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University (Kingston, ON) working with Dr. Caroline Pukall in the Sexual Health Research Lab (sexlab.ca). Robyn’s research focuses on a distressing but poorly understood concern of genitopelvic discomfort called persistent genital arousal disorder/genitopelvic dysesthesia (PGAD/GD). Her program of research examines the prevalence and symptom expressions of PGAD/GD, psychosocial predictors and consequences of PGAD/GD, as well as barriers faced to accessing treatments. Robyn is also a student clinician in the Sleep Therapy Service and Sex & Relationship Therapy Service at the Queen’s Psychology Clinic. She is a CIHR Vanier and Ontario Women’s Health scholar, and her research has been recognized by awards and grants from a range of organizations including, the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health.
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Join Cassie and co-host Lindsay as they delve into the history of the IUD and how it evolved to be the medical device it is today.
We hope you enjoy the show!
❤️ Cassie & Lindsay
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Dr. Andrea Hilborn is a naturopathic doctor who has been in practice since 2011, with a focus on hormones and fertility. Her office is located in downtown Kingston, ON. In addition to her passion of hormones and fertility, Dr. Andrea is a mom, a bookwork and houseplant enthusiast.
Episode Notes:
1:55 - What is a Naturopath?
3:43 - Problems can actually start much earlier than we think
5:35 - How Dr. Andrea became interested in fertility
7:55 - What is fertility?
8:29 - How common is infertility?
9:27 - Thinking of starting a family? What you think about.
13:15 - A bit about ovulation
15:45 - The effect of age on fertility
18:50 - When is it considered infertility?
25:16 - Common reasons couples struggle to get pregnant
27:03 - Early pregnancy losses - common causes
28:09 - Do we ever get an answer as to why we are experiencing infertility?
30:25 - What can couples look at to improve conception?
40:43 - Do we know the success rate of natural interventions?
42:16 - How long after trying to conceive should we look at assisted methods for conception?
43:30 - Is naturopathic medicine covered under insurance?
44:30 - The menstrual cycle is really like a vital sign/what can affect your mesntrual cycle
50:18 - Early pregnancy loss
52:45 - Resources for pregnancy loss
53:45 - Words of advice for those seeking assisted methods for conception
54:50 - Long term health beyond fertility
57:10 - Where to find Dr. Andrea
58:04 - Top tips or homework for those trying to conceive
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Dr. Caroline Pukall is Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Director of the Sex and Relationship Therapy Service at the Psychology Clinic at Queen’s University. Caroline’s research lab—the Sexual Health Research Laboratory (SexLab.ca)—conducts inclusive research projects examining various aspects of sexuality, including vulvodynia, persistent genital arousal, sexual arousal, women’s health issues (e.g., postpartum pain and sexuality), and other topics.
On today's episode Dr. Pukall talks all about vulvodynia - what it is, what the symptoms are, and what we can do to treat this chronic pain condition. She gives us some really great insight, resources, and advice and also outlines some really cool research going on in her Sex Lab!
Episode Notes:
00:40 - Dr. Pukall's research and clinical work
03:13 - Online studies available participation (worldwide) at www.sexlab.ca
03:55 - What is Vulvodynia?
04:55 - Current estimates of how common vulvodynia is
07:15 - Primary vs. Secondary Vulvodynia
09:00 - Etiology/Risk factors and correlates of vulvodynia
16:16 - Acute vs chronic pain
17:30 - Oral contraceptives as risk factor
19:40 - Subtypes of vulvodynia and their symptoms
24:20 - When do symptoms occur, prognosis over time and comorbidities of vulvodynia
28:55 - Lifestyle factors and vulvodynia, stress and the pain cycle
31:50 - Brain/Pain/Fear connection and pain loop
33:58 - Diagnosing vulvodynia
37:50 - Recommended treatments for vulvodynia
41:30 - How important is having a diagnosis?
44:18 - Common barriers to treatments
50:00 - Knowledge dissemination
52:15 - How psychologists and sex therapists can help with vulvodynia
59:57 - Resources for women experiencing vulvodynia
1:02:00 - Where you can find Dr. Pukall
1:03:45 - Advice/homework for those experiencing vulvodynia
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Sippers: The History of the Vibrator
Join Host Cassie Dionne with Sunday Sipper Co-Host Lindsay Seale as they chat about some myths around the origin of the vibrator and tell you how these wonderful 'personal massagers' were invented!
00:27 - Meet Sunday Sipper Co-Host, Lindsay
1:30 - What is a Sipper?
2:50 - Prior ideas of the invention of the Vibrator
3:15 - 'Hysteria' - The movie and the going story
5:40 - The base of the myth of treating hysteria
6:30 - Study confirms likely a myth
8:00 - The true parts of the hysteria myth
8:25 - Early 1900s and their advertising of the vibrator
10:57 - Did Cleopatra invent the vibrator?
12:00 - The likely truth
14:23 - The vibrator as we know it
We hope you enjoyed this episode and stay tuned to a fun Sunday Sipper at least one Sunday of every month! And if you love them and want more, let us know... we can deliver!!
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
On today's episode we chat with Whitney Garrah, Owner and Director of Transformation Training Health Centre and Taylored Training Physiotherapy.
Whitney has come on the show to talk all about TRANSFORMATION. She has undergone a big personal and professional change recently and we are fortunate that she was willing to share her story with us. Not only that, Whitney chats about and guides us on how we can realize what changes we may need to make in our own lives to continue to better ourselves both personally and professionally. She asks us some difficult questions that I know if we sit down and think about might have the power to dramatically improve our lives.
Show Notes:
3:45 - Whitney calls herself a Stegosaurus
4:50 - Personal challenges and changes over the last 8 months she has undergone, #daybyday
9:10 - What happens when we put a pause on what Whitney calls the Parade of Life
10:55 - Thoughts on showing vulnerability
19:00 - Not taking life for granted
21:00 - What drives and motivates Whitney to get out of bed every day
22:30 - Common roadblocks women face when trying to find their own success and transformation
23:40 - Importance of celebrating the little things in life
25:00 - Katy Perry's wise words and constantly editing our thoughts and words
30:00 - There has been a shift in talking about the tough stuff
33:50 - How lessons of 2020 have changed how Whitney trains and works with her clients
37:20 - The future of Transformation Training
42:30 - Whitney's major advice for our listeners
43:40 - Looking for Coach Whitney online? Listen here!
44:50 - Final Words - 3 actions you should take to find your own transformation
You can find Whitney at https://www.transformationtraining.info/, or on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coach_whitney/
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
Welcome to the FIRST season of Vino & Vaginas: The Podcast.
We are so excited to bring you information from experts in their field on any and all topics relevant to being a woman. Our mission is to explore these topics in a fun and safe environment, free of shame, embarrassment or stigma!
Be prepared to kick back with your feet up and a glass of vino (or kombucha, coffee, tea... we love it all!) all the while enjoying some fun, entertaining, and informative info!!!
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