Jen Ashton
ABC News’ Chief Health and Medical Correspondent and award-winning journalist. She is also a practicing physician specializing in women's health and has written six books.
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Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 27min
Dr. Jen Ashton on Unimaginable Loss, Mental Health, and Post-Traumatic Growth
Dr. Jen Ashton, a board-certified OB-GYN and medical correspondent, shares her journey through unimaginable loss following her husband’s tragic suicide. She opens up about the shock and the vital role her children played in her healing. Discussing mental health, Ashton highlights how resistance training became her lifeline post-trauma. She also addresses the misinformation around menopause care and GLP-1 medications, advocating for a nuanced approach. The conversation emphasizes resilience and the importance of prioritizing mental wellbeing alongside physical health.
Jun 10, 2021 • 54min
Health Anxiety, Vaccines and Making Sense of Medical News – Dr. Jen Ashton with Dave Asprey : 830
Dr. Jen Ashton, ABC News' Chief Health and Medical Correspondent, discusses the intersection of health communication and real-world medical practice. She emphasizes the importance of clear messaging during the pandemic and how it impacts public understanding of vaccines. Jen shares strategies for managing health anxiety through nutrition and fitness, explores resilience post-pandemic, and even dives into the world of biohacking approaches in medicine. Her insights bridge the gap between media and medicine to empower informed health decisions.
