On Health for Women podcast

On Health for Women

From the stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned, On Health features taboo-busting conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize our bodies, all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. Join Yale-trained MD & midwife Aviva Romm and her line-up of expert guests as they discuss everything from periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, and motherhood to mental health. Each week, Dr. Romm will be exploring the science and wisdom of how our bodies work, what makes us well, what gets in the way, and how we can live our best lives on our terms, authentically and bravely. You can expect to learn more about topics such as women's brain health, cesareans, microbiome seeding, women’s sexual health, and much more. Plus, you'll get Aviva’s musings, tips, and guidance from 35+ years of helping women take back their health—and their lives. The new medicine for women is here!

From the stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned, On Health features taboo-busting conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize our bodies, all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. Join Yale-trained MD & midwife Aviva Romm and her line-up of expert guests as they discuss everything from periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, and motherhood to mental health. Each week, Dr. Romm will be exploring the science and wisdom of how our bodies work, what makes us well, what gets in the way, and how we can live our best lives on our terms, authentically and bravely. You can expect to learn more about topics such as women's brain health, cesareans, microbiome seeding, women’s sexual health, and much more. Plus, you'll get Aviva’s musings, tips, and guidance from 35+ years of helping women take back their health—and their lives. The new medicine for women is here!

 

#274

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: How Alarmed Should We Be?

Have you ever had a moment where someone doubted your instincts—only for science to prove ... more

21 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:14

21 Jun 2025


#273

The High Cost of 'I'm Fine': The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety and Invisible Depression

Most women don’t look like they’re falling apart—even when they’re struggling to stay aflo... more

04 Jun 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:44

04 Jun 2025


#272

Reclaiming Postpartum: A New (Old) Model of Mama + Baby Care

What if the way we care for new mothers is all wrong? Not just lacking. Not just outdated.... more

21 May 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:10

21 May 2025


#271

[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum

In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with... more

07 May 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:13

07 May 2025


#270

Normalize It: From Miscarriage to Midlife—Owning Our Stories Without Shame with Jessica Zucker

There are the stories we tell out loud, and then there are the ones we keep tucked away—th... more

23 Apr 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:31

23 Apr 2025


#269

Breastfeeding Challenges, Tongue Tie, & Trusting Your Instincts

What if you already have what it takes to breastfeed your baby—and just need the right sup... more

09 Apr 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:23

09 Apr 2025


#268

Have You Been Medically Hexed? The Power of Words to Heal and to Harm

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling more defeated than when you arrived? Per... more

26 Mar 2025

45 MINS

45:29

26 Mar 2025


#267

Holding On and Letting Go: Modern Friendship in Women’s Lives with Anna Goldfarb

What if friendships were just as vital to our health as sleep, nutrition, and exercise? Re... more

12 Mar 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:29

12 Mar 2025


#266

Moving Beyond Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome to Find Happiness with Emma Seppälä

Have you ever felt torn between dreaming big and staying realistic? Between trusting your ... more

25 Feb 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:15

25 Feb 2025


#265

Why You Can’t Spoil Your Baby: The Science of Nurture and The Truth About Sleep Training with Greer ...

“You’re holding your baby too much.” “Just let them cry it out.” “You’ll spoil them if you... more

12 Feb 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:27

12 Feb 2025


#264

Ancestral Wisdom: Food, Herbs, and Healing Across Women’s Lifecycles with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz

In this episode Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, known as the Kitchen Curandera, and I explore the p... more

29 Jan 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:09

29 Jan 2025


#263

Pelvic Floor Secrets Every Woman Should Know From Pregnancy to Menopause with Sara Reardon, The Vagi...

Imagine living with the constant fear of leaking when you sneeze, jump, or can’t find a ba... more

15 Jan 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:44

15 Jan 2025


#262

When Good Things Happen, Why Do We Brace for the Bad?

I used to believe that for every good thing that happened to me, something bad had to happ... more

08 Jan 2025

36 MINS

36:07

08 Jan 2025


#261

Are We Chasing the Wrong Kind of Success? The High Cost of Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer W...

Why does it feel like no matter how much we do, it’s never enough—Including—and especially... more

11 Dec 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:20

11 Dec 2024