Dr. Aviva Romm is a world renowned midwife and herbalist who also happens to be a Yale-trained MD and Board Certified Family Physician with specialties in Integrative Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics. She is deeply committed to patient empowerment and addressing health disparities in women's and maternal health. Dr. Romm is the author of the New York Times bestseller Hormone Intelligence, exploring the intersection of women's hormones and health. Through her podcasts, articles, and books, she has successfully empowered women to take charge of their well-being. Her unique journey, blending clinical practice with scaling and democratizing health information, sets her compassionate approach apart as a leader in the field.

In this episode, we discuss:

00:05:19 - Nurturing the Hungry Ghost 00:13:13 - The Pull of Purpose and Career Challenges 00:15:35 - Women and Autoimmune Diseases 00:24:01 - The Impact of Ageism on Health 00:25:56 - Societal Pressures and Choices 00:27:10 - Weathering and Intersectionality 00:35:07 - Cognitive Functioning and Menopause

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Ep 57: Navigating Health, Hormones and Hungry Ghosts with Dr. Aviva Romm