https://simplecast.com Tales from the Uterus is a podcast series exploring the stigma associated with women’s health issues. Forthright, emotional, and sometimes gritty, this series explores issues of stigmatized conversations, normalized pain and heavy bleeding, and the stories of women standing up and seeking help. This podcast is a must for all women, menstruators, and those who care for them. Moderated by leading women’s health expert Dr. Charis Chambers, this series provides real stories and offers a fresh perspective on the reasons we still can’t talk about uterine health openly. This podcast is not designed to provide medical advice or promote or recommend any treatment option. en Wed, 7 Jan 2026 21:11:53 +0000 Wed, 7 Jan 2026 21:12:03 +0000 https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/18eedb5a-13ae-4059-91a0-e7011857504f/aa50d836-29ed-4a55-a743-5b09c1ff995b/3000x3000/pfz914-20-202024-20tftu-20tile-square-0.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com episodic Tales from the Uterus is a podcast series exploring the stigma associated with women’s health issues. Forthright, emotional, and sometimes gritty, this series explores issues of stigmatized conversations, normalized pain and heavy bleeding, and the stories of women standing up and seeking help. This podcast is a must for all women, menstruators, and those who care for them. Moderated by leading women’s health expert Dr. Charis Chambers, this series provides real stories and offers a fresh perspective on the reasons we still can’t talk about uterine health openly. This podcast is not designed to provide medical advice or promote or recommend any treatment option. Sumitomo Pharma America false https://feeds.simplecast.com/PCY0u7Iw Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. web_smpa@us.sumitomo-pharma.com e6caad22-07fa-46e0-ab1d-ba7df3bb3777 Wed, 7 Jan 2026 21:11:53 +0000 web_smpa@us.sumitomo-pharma.com (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.) https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com/episodes/tales-from-the-uterus-the-hormone-revolution-Y0yusca0 Tales from the Uterus: The Hormone Revolution Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 00:35:01 Hormones play a powerful role in women’s health, yet they’re often misunderstood. In this episode, Barb Dehn, WHNP, better known as Nurse Barb, is joined by Dr. Shawana Moore, DNP, WHNP-BC, a nationally-recognized NP, for a conversation unpacking the role of hormones and hormonal medications in women’s health, addressing common misunderstandings, and exploring how patients can have informed, empowered conversations with their healthcare providers. Hormones play a powerful role in women’s health, yet they’re often misunderstood. In this episode, Barb Dehn, WHNP, better known as Nurse Barb, is joined by Dr. Shawana Moore, DNP, WHNP-BC, a nationally-recognized NP, for a conversation unpacking the role of hormones and hormonal medications in women’s health, addressing common misunderstandings, and exploring how patients can have informed, empowered conversations with their healthcare providers. false full 6 c2102a2a-477f-4706-a775-d330d7141b58 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:04:14 +0000 web_smpa@us.sumitomo-pharma.com (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.) https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com/episodes/breaking-the-silence-real-talk-on-sexual-pain-dDDgVns4 Breaking the Silence: Real Talk on Sexual Pain Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 00:31:53 For many women, pain during sex is a constant and isolating reality, often misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and rarely addressed. It’s time to break the silence. In this episode of Tales from the Uterus, mother-daughter duo Dr. Lauren Streicher, a board-certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Rachel Zar, a licensed sex therapist, come together for an honest, compassionate conversation about sexual pain. From clinical insights to emotional impact, they unpack why it happens, what can help, and how to start reclaiming your sexual self. For many women, pain during sex is a constant and isolating reality, often misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and rarely addressed. It’s time to break the silence. In this episode of Tales from the Uterus, mother-daughter duo Dr. Lauren Streicher, a board-certified OB/GYN, and Dr. Rachel Zar, a licensed sex therapist, come together for an honest, compassionate conversation about sexual pain. From clinical insights to emotional impact, they unpack why it happens, what can help, and how to start reclaiming your sexual self. self-advocacy, sexual health, pelvic pain, sex therapy false full 5 6e3a1193-e8db-45f1-b497-bb606c6582a9 Tue, 20 May 2025 15:13:04 +0000 web_smpa@us.sumitomo-pharma.com (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.) https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com/episodes/tales-from-the-uterus-in-charge-but-not-in-focus-37UAAkvT Tales from the Uterus​: In Charge But Not in Focus Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 00:41:31 Dr. Kathryn Clancy—feminist scientist and author of Period, The Real Story of Menstruation—and Dr. Barbara Riegel—professor of nursing and co-director for the International Center for Self-Care Research—join host Dr. Charis Chambers to explore why women deprioritize their own health while being the primary caregivers for their families, and the importance of implementing health-focused self care into daily life.​ Dr. Kathryn Clancy—feminist scientist and author of Period, The Real Story of Menstruation—and Dr. Barbara Riegel—professor of nursing and co-director for the International Center for Self-Care Research—join host Dr. Charis Chambers to explore why women deprioritize their own health while being the primary caregivers for their families, and the importance of implementing health-focused self care into daily life.​ self-care, prioritizing health false full 4 002ab075-bb4e-4725-bf97-3fc06d72fa27 Tue, 20 May 2025 15:12:29 +0000 web_smpa@us.sumitomo-pharma.com (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.) https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com/episodes/tales-from-the-uterus-dialogue-on-disparities-zlE5PFki Tales from the Uterus​: Dialogue on Disparities Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 00:45:15 Tanika Gray Valburn, founder of the White Dress Project, and board-certified OB-GYN ​Dr. Veronica Gillespie-Bell join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a forthright and honest conversation about uterine fibroids in Black women and the disparities in medical care that they face.​ Tanika Gray Valburn, founder of the White Dress Project, and board-certified OB-GYN ​Dr. Veronica Gillespie-Bell join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a forthright and honest conversation about uterine fibroids in Black women and the disparities in medical care that they face.​ uterine fibroids, disparities in care false full 3 aa99a965-dbb1-4525-801c-040cdb9fabf9 Tue, 20 May 2025 15:11:17 +0000 web_smpa@us.sumitomo-pharma.com (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.) https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com/episodes/tales-from-the-uterus-she-copes-therefore-she-is-E0NkZWpn Tales from the Uterus​: She Copes Therefore She Is Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 00:32:32 Social worker and endometriosis patient advocate Casey Berna joins host Dr. Charis Chambers to discuss how women with period health issues often cope with their symptoms rather than seeking help, and how you can break the coping cycle.​ Social worker and endometriosis patient advocate Casey Berna joins host Dr. Charis Chambers to discuss how women with period health issues often cope with their symptoms rather than seeking help, and how you can break the coping cycle.​ endometriosis, prioritizing health, coping false full 2 de2b3ef0-023b-44bd-beaf-6849f9fc8ac6 Mon, 19 May 2025 18:56:28 +0000 web_smpa@us.sumitomo-pharma.com (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.) https://tales-from-the-uterus.simplecast.com/episodes/sticking-it-to-stigma-N3nMN4_r Tales from the Uterus​: Sticking it to Stigma Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. 00:55:24 Anita Diamant—journalist and author of 12 books including The Red Tent and Period. End Of Sentence—and Rebecca Dimyan—author of Chronic, a novel about her experience with endometriosis—join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a candid and emotional conversation about period stigma, its negative effects, and what you can do to challenge and/or overcome it.​ Anita Diamant—journalist and author of 12 books including The Red Tent and Period. End Of Sentence—and Rebecca Dimyan—author of Chronic, a novel about her experience with endometriosis—join host Dr. Charis Chambers for a candid and emotional conversation about period stigma, its negative effects, and what you can do to challenge and/or overcome it.​ endometriosis, period health, period stigma false full 1