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E223: How to Recover Your Energy & Hormone Balance When You Feel Stuck in Anxiety and Burnout 33:58

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Are you feeling stuck in a hard, stressful season and watching your hormones go up in flames right before your eyes, but you have no idea how to make it better? That’s exactly where I’ve been - deep in a hard season, watching my hormones crash even though I was doing everything right. In fact, this episode was recorded from the midst of the storm. …
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#317 - Dr. Anna Cabeca: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Boosting Libido, Progesterone, Estrogen, & Testosterone Supplementation, Vaginal Probiotics, Sexual CPR, FSH Levels For Health & Fertility, Optimizing ... 1:27:00

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TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOW NOTES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠melanieavalon.com/dranna⁠⁠ BOOKS: ⁠MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plans to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep, and Hot Flashes Keto-Green 16: The Fat-Burning Power of Ketogenic Eating + The Nourishing Strength of Alkaline Foods = Rapid Weight Loss and Hormone Balance The Hormone Fi…
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Over-the-counter pill has improved access to birth control, OHSU study says 20:11

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The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of over-the-counter birth control pills two years ago. The decision has dramatically increased access to contraception, according to a new study from Oregon Health & Science University. Researchers found that more than a quarter of participants who were using the over-the-counter pill had switched …
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17. [Listener Favorite Replay] Anxiety & Depression: The Hidden Cost of Trying to Control Birth & Motherhood (Originally Ep. 6) 52:24

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Send us a text While I’m taking a short season of rest during my first trimester, I’m bringing back one of the most impactful and listened-to conversations we’ve had on the podcast. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear that your birth or postpartum might not go the way you hoped, or if you’ve struggled in the weeks after bringing your baby home, this …
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Condoms and Vasectomies Aren’t Enough—Is a Male Birth Control Pill Next? 9:53

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In this episode, host Rachel Feltman speaks with freelance science journalist Hannah Seo about a promising new development in male contraception: a hormone-free birth control pill that reversibly stops sperm production has just passed its first human safety trial. Seo explains how the drug works, what makes it different from hormone-based methods a…
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106 | Supernatural Childbirth and Allowing God To Lead Your Birth (with Ariana Ganz) [Painless Childbirth, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Prayer In Birth] 1:15:28

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The Lord is always speaking…if only we will listen. As Ariana took the journey of having five kids in eight years, God taught her so many incredibly valuable lessons. By the time she had her fourth, His voice was so clear and her trust in Him was so strong that He gave her the birth she never even knew she wanted. But He knew. Just because we’re ob…
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#988 - Dr Rahul Jandial - Brain Surgeon: Inside The Dreaming Brain 2:05:09

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Dr Rahul Jandial is a brain surgeon, neuroscientist, and an author. Why do we dream? For centuries, people have debated their meaning. Are they hidden messages, random brain activity, or something else entirely? Today, modern neuroscience is uncovering how the brain creates, processes, and remembers dreams, and what they may reveal about the inner …
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#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of Emotions, Anxiety & Brain Health 1:29:07

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Lisa Feldman Barrett is a professor at Northeastern University, psychologist, and a neuroscientist. Why do we feel emotions? From happiness and joy to anger, anxiety, and sorrow, emotions shape how we experience life. But what purpose do they serve, and how can we learn to manage them more effectively? Expect to learn the unique way each of us expe…
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19. Why Walking Is the Best Exercise for Hormone Balance and Digestive Health 10:56

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Are you looking for a simple, natural way to balance your hormones, support digestion, and boost your energy? In this episode of the Restore and Blossom Podcast, Krisie dives into the incredible benefits of walking for women’s health. Walking may seem “too easy,” but it is one of the most powerful tools for: Improving insulin sensitivity and balanc…
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Community land trust builds housing in the wake of Labor Day fires 12:43

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When the Holiday Farm Fire roared through the McKenzie River corridor five years ago, it destroyed at least 500 homes and most of the community of Blue River. In the aftermath, many former home owners sold their property rather than rebuilding. Property values went up, and housing - especially affordable or mid-range housing - became very hard to f…
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5 years after the Almeda Fire, Talent’s new resident-owned mobile home park is thriving 15:47

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Erica Alexia Ledesma was born in Medford and grew up in nearby Talent and Phoenix. After graduating from the University of Oregon, she moved back to Southern Oregon and, as she put it, “immediately got to community organizing.” She was among the community members who gathered for a strategy and solutions brainstorming meeting a month after the 2020…
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What rebuilding Phoenix has been like, 5 years after the Labor Day Fires 14:41

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Five years ago, the Labor Day Fires killed 11 people and destroyed more than 4,000 homes, becoming the deadliest and destructive wildfire season in the state’s history. Since then, the city of Phoenix has focused on rebuilding, including housing, rebuilding Blue Heron Park and building a new food truck lot known as the Phoodery. Eric Swanson is the…
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An update on the Flat Fire and its impact on residents of Sisters 10:24

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The Flat Fire, which is burning two miles northeast of Sisters in Central Oregon, has grown to more than 23,000 acres and is 13% contained, as of Friday morning. The fire broke out last week, grew rapidly and prompted Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation orders in Deschutes and Jefferson counties. On Thursday, Level 3 orders were downgraded to Level 2 in bo…
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Ep. 376: Creating a Catastrophic Birth Plan with Kayleigh Summers 1:23:55

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This episode isn’t just about birth plans—it’s about the plan no one wants to make, but every family needs. I’m joined by Kayleigh Summers, aka The Birth Trauma Mama, to have a real and raw conversation about creating a catastrophe plan during pregnancy. Kayleigh shares her personal story of surviving an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) and how that e…
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Katrina Was Predicted: Revisiting Warning Signs 20 Years Later 23:24

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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Scientific American revisits the storm’s tragic legacy and the scientific warnings that went unheeded. Senior editor Mark Fischetti shares his experience reporting on the city’s vulnerability years before the levees broke, and our senior Earth and environment editor Andrea Thompson reflec…
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S02E01 Sonja: Advocacy, Intuition, High Risk Pregnancy and the Incredible Fight to Change Her Son's Future, Once Defined by Cystic Fibrosis 1:28:19

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Sonja's resources are below this description When an ultrasound technician uttered the words "his neck is sick" during a routine 12-week scan, Sonia's world tilted on its axis. What should have been a joyful glimpse at her second baby instead launched her family into a medical odyssey that would test their resilience, challenge their beliefs, and u…
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How IRCO is helping Oregon refugees and immigrants amid ongoing immigration crackdown 14:55

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President Donald Trump declared an indefinite pause on new refugee admissions to the U.S. on his first day in office in January. Shortly after, he froze federal funding for resettlement agencies that provide services to refugees in the U.S. The decisions are part of a broader crackdown on immigration that’s led to arrests and deportations across th…
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Portland player wins North American Scrabble Championship 13:34

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Scrabble is more than just a family pastime for Portland resident Nigel Peltier. For him, it’s been a decades-long pursuit. Peltier first entered the tournament scene as a teenager, quickly rising through the ranks to become one of the top-rated players in North America. This summer, he won his first North American Scrabble Players Association Nati…
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Portland officials share efforts they say are helping curb gun violence, homicides 23:50

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According to the violent crime survey by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, there were 17 homicides in Portland in the first half of 2025 compared to 35 for the same period last year. That 51% decline is the largest drop in homicides among the 68 city and county police agencies represented in the survey. Aggravated assaults, rapes and robberies h…
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The 4 M’s of Age-Friendly Care: Improving Your Healthcare Experience as You Age 44:32

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How can we improve care for older adults while supporting their independence and dignity? In this episode, we speak with Ellen Flaherty, PhD, MSN, APRN, vice president of the Dartmouth Health Geriatric Center of Excellence, about the 4 M’s of age-friendly care: what matters, medication, mind, and mobility. She shares how older adults can advocate f…
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#986 - Esther Perel - How Love Dies: The Psychology of Cheating & Attraction 1:24:50

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Esther Perel is a psychotherapist, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author. Why do modern relationships feel so difficult? Even the happiest couples on the outside often hide unspoken rules and silent expectations that slowly erode intimacy. Resentment grows, trust fractures, and love feels harder to sustain. So how can men and women build…
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Study says Portland is a national leader in green stormwater infrastructure system 17:16

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Over the past few decades, Portland has built one of the most extensive green stormwater infrastructure systems in the country. Instead of relying only on pipes and drains, it has created thousands of rain gardens and green streets to help keep sewage out of the Willamette River. Much of that work has not only involved city engineers but also local…
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Child care options increasing for Oregon preschoolers, according to OSU report 15:31

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The availability of child care for children ages 3 to 5 in Oregon is steadily increasing, according to a new report from Oregon State University. In 2018, three-quarters of the state’s counties were considered preschool child care deserts, but as of last year, that number dropped to just nine. However, all but two counties are still considered chil…
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Ep. 375 Midwives Managing Labor and the C-section Discussion with Juli Pyle 1:09:20

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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of my favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious: https://cozyearth.com/ In this week’s episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast,…
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#428: Venous Thromboembolism (DVT & PE) in Pregnancy, Sorting Through The Data 1:33:09

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In this week's episode, Blyss and Stu discuss the medical complexities of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) during pregnancy. They particularly focus on a listener's experience with blood clots during her second pregnancy and explore the risks, treatments, and recommendations associated with VTE. The discussion includes in-de…
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The Deep Sea’s Mysterious Oxygen Source 18:03

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Trillions of potato-sized rocks scattered across the deep ocean floor are rich in metals such as cobalt and copper—making them a target for mining companies eager to fuel the clean-energy transition. But recent research suggests these rocks may also be supporting marine life in ways scientists are only beginning to understand. In this episode, scie…
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Ex Marks the Spot? Staying Friends After Love 1:09:15

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Breaking up doesn’t always mean breaking away. In this episode, Romaine and Ajay dive into the complicated world of staying friends with an ex. From setting healthy boundaries to spotting red flags, we explore the emotional realities, potential perks, and pitfalls of keeping that post-breakup connection alive. Whether you’re hoping to preserve the …
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Portland refugee reflects on 8-year anniversary of Rohingya genocide, new life in US 22:03

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Eight years ago, the military in Myanmar launched a weekslong campaign of genocide against the Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim ethnic minority. Investigators from the United Nations documented the scale of the “extreme violence” they found: the killing of thousands of civilians; mass rapes of “hundreds, possibly thousands” of women and girls; nearly …
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As 5-year anniversary of Labor Day fires approaches, two survivors of Almeda fire share their stories 31:04

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Nearly five years ago, a combination of dry conditions and heavy winds starting on Labor Day quickly accelerated the spread of multiple wildfires that had broken out in Oregon’s Western Cascades. Eleven people died in the Labor Day fires, which burned more than 1 million acres and destroyed more than 4,000 homes, from Clackamas county to the Califo…
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The Dangerous Concept of Fetal Personhood 44:09

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Fetal personhood, in short, labels a pregnancy as a person. It is the idea that anything a person is legally entitled to, a fetus is, as well. Karen Thompson, Legal Director at Pregnancy Justice and Garin Marschall, co-founder of Patient Forward, sit down to talk with us about viability, state involvement in pregnancies, and criminalization. Fetal …
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Episode 107: Anne Flower on Flexibility, Self-Belief, and Using Her Leadville 100 Victory to Elevate Mountain Communities 1:05:12

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Episode 107 of Trail Society kicks off with life updates from Keely and Hillary, before diving into listener-submitted news and research. They discuss a BBC story where undercover officers highlighted the prevalence of street harassment, with 94% of local women reporting experiences of catcalling. This transitions into a conversation around exercis…
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How To Be a Better Coach (Encore) 30:36

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When Kelly volunteered to be the head coach for his son’s baseball team, he was nervous. He had no formal training, but he knew he wanted his players to have equal playing time—and have fun. Which they did, until the yelling started and the season ended in a stunning loss (and quite a few tears). What can Kelly do better next season? In this encore…
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As 5-year anniversary of Labor Day fires approaches, survivors in Detroit share their stories of recovery 33:34

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Nearly five years ago, a combination of dry conditions and heavy winds starting on Labor Day quickly accelerated the spread of multiple wildfires that had broken out in Oregon’s Western Cascades. Eleven people died in the Labor Day fires, which burned more than 1 million acres and destroyed more than 4,000 homes, from Clackamas county to the Califo…
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Multnomah County chair on Preschool for All, deflection and more 19:24

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After hours of public briefings, discussions and a public listening session, Multnomah County Commissioners decided last week to pause a controversial move to change Preschool for All’s funding stream. Commissioners were meant to vote this week on an ordinance that would have adjusted the program’s income tax threshold based on inflation, something…
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Why body literacy & informed consent go hand-in-hand, w/ Katie Vidmar 54:19

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"There is no informed consent without body literacy," says Katie Vidmar, Natural Womanhood's Director of Programs, in this fascinating episode of The Natural Womanhood Podcast. "If you don't know how your body works in a state of health, you can't wrap your mind around what's at stake with any given healthcare decision." In this episode, Katie sits…
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