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SHE MD

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172 episodes

SHE MD is a weekly podcast hosted by world-renowned OBGYN, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, “Dr. A,” and women's advocate and influencer, Mary Alice Haney. Their candid conversations with celebrity guests and today's leading experts about women's health topics, such as menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, and fertility empower their audience with the knowledge and tools to become their own health advocates.

More about the show

Dr. A and Mary Alice dive deep into critical health issues, offering women the knowledge and tools to become their best health advocates.

At SHE MD, we believe that every woman deserves access to the latest medical insights, personalized care strategies, and expert advice to navigate their health journey. From breaking down myths to providing practical tips, Dr. Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney create a welcoming and informative space for women to take control of their health. The podcast features exclusive interviews with top-tier celebrity guests and leading experts across the medical, wellness, and health industries. Together, they explore real-world stories, struggles, and successes to ensure that every listener can feel heard and supported.

SHE MD aims to change that by providing a platform where women can receive trustworthy, expert advice on key health issues affecting their lives. Whether you’re dealing with painful menstrual cycles, navigating fertility challenges, or going through menopause, SHE MD brings clarity to these topics in a way that feels personal, approachable, and actionable. Dr. Thais Aliabadi provides expert insights into the most pressing women’s health issues, offering listeners a chance to learn from one of the leading voices in the field. Her knowledge is complemented by Mary Alice Haney's ability to relate to everyday challenges, offering a compassionate and approachable perspective on complex topics.

Meet the Hosts

Dr. Thais Aliabadi, "Dr. A"

Dr. Thais Aliabadi is a renowned board-certified OBGYN, known for her compassionate, patient-first approach. Specializing in fertility, high-risk pregnancies, menopause, and minimally invasive surgeries, Dr. A has spent her career guiding women through all stages of life. With experience treating high-profile patients and a commitment to public health education, she’s a trusted voice advocating for better healthcare access for women globally. Dr. Aliabadi frequently appears in major media to discuss key women’s health issues.

Mary Alice Haney

Mary Alice Haney is a prominent women's advocate and lifestyle influencer who empowers women to take control of their health and wellness. With a background in fashion and lifestyle, she brings a holistic approach to well-being. As co-host of SHE MD, Mary Alice fosters open, relatable conversations on often-overlooked women's health topics, helping women break down barriers and gain the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves. Her commitment to providing practical, actionable advice has made her a trusted figure in the health community.…

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  1. Fasting for Women: Hormones, Your Cycle & Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 173

    Dr. Mindy Pelz joins SheMD for a wide-ranging conversation about fasting, hormones and metabolic health throughout a woman’s life. Mindy explains how her approach to fasting changed after she began seeing women…

  2. 6 Breast Changes You Should Never Ignore + Dr. A’s Breast Cancer Story

    · 53 min · Episode 172

    For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi shares her own breast cancer story and the lessons she wants every woman to take from it. Dr. A explains how an abnormal breast biopsy led her to calculate her…

  3. Why Women Sleep Worse in Perimenopause with Eight Sleep's Alexandra Zatarain

    · 43 min · Episode 171

    Why does sleep suddenly become so much harder for so many women in their 30s, 40s and 50s? Eight Sleep cofounder Alexandra Zatarain joins SheMD to explore how hormones, temperature and the brain’s natural circadian…

  4. Naomi Watts on Menopause, Desire & Having Better Sex

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 170

    Naomi Watts joins SheMD alongside renowned sexual arousal researcher Dr. Cindy Meston for a candid conversation about sex, desire and what happens to women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause. Naomi shares her…

  5. REPLAY: SZA on Her Health, Family History & Becoming Her Own Advocate

    · 55 min · Episode 169

    We are revisiting one of our favorite SheMD conversations with SZA. SZA joins her longtime physician Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney for an intimate conversation about her health, family history and the…

  6. Diagnosed With Stage 3 Breast Cancer at 19: Miranda McKeon’s Story

    · 44 min · Episode 168

    Miranda McKeon was only 19 when she noticed a lump in her breast and was diagnosed with stage three, hormone positive, HER2 negative invasive ductal carcinoma. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Miranda joins…

  7. Whitney Cummings: Freezing My Eggs, "Geriatric Pregnancy," and Becoming a Mom at 40

    · 1 h 24 min · Episode 167

    This one is a full-circle moment. Our guest isn't just one of Mary Alice's oldest friends (25 years and counting), she's also one of Dr. A's real-life patients, the doctor who actually froze her eggs. Whitney Cummings,…

  8. Female Longevity: Hormones, Midlife, Brain Health & Aging Strong with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor

    · 58 min · Episode 166

    What does it actually mean to age well as a woman? Dr. Elizabeth Poynor joins SheMD to explore longevity through a female and hormonal lens. Drawing on her background in gynecologic oncology, cancer prevention and…

  9. Kim Kardashian's Trainer Senada Greca: Why Women Shouldn't Fear Heavy Weights

    · 52 min · Episode 165

    Muscle is having its moment, and the woman leading the charge trains one of the most famous bodies in the world. Senada Greca, Kim Kardashian's trainer, joins Dr. A and Mary Alice to make the case that strength is a…

  10. Rhea Seehorn: The Secret to Healthy Co-Parenting

    · 41 min · Episode 164

    Rhea Seehorn is up for an Emmy this weekend for her extraordinary performance in Pluribus, so we're bringing back one of our most personal, most-loved episodes. Because to Mary Alice, Rhea isn't just an award-winning…

  11. PCOS: The Signs Your Doctor Might Be Missing

    · 59 min · Episode 163

    NOTE: PCOS is now called PMOS, or Polycystic Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. PMOS is about so much more than irregular periods or fertility. In this episode of SheMD, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi breaks down the four major pillars…

  12. The New Perimenopause: A Masterclass with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 162

    The frozen shoulder. The 3 a.m. anxiety. The brain fog and the rage that come out of nowhere. For decades, women were told it was "just stress" and sent home with an antidepressant. This week, Dr. A and Mary Alice…

  13. Fertility 101: What Every Woman Should Know About Her Body

    · 56 min · Episode 161

    Mary Alice and Dr. A sit down with reproductive endocrinologist and fertility expert Dr. Natalie Crawford for a deep dive into everything women should know about their fertility before they’re ready to have a baby.…

  14. HRT, GLP-1s & the Health Misinformation Women Need to Know

    · 47 min · Episode 160

    What if your health is about more than your lab results? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice sits down with Dr. Lucy McBride, physician and author of Beyond the Prescription, to talk about how women can become better…

  15. Kim Kardashian’s Battle With Psoriasis: What Finally Helped

    · 46 min · Episode 159

    Kim Kardashian joins Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi on SHE MD for an honest conversation about living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Kim opens up about her first flare, the challenges of managing…

  16. Is It ADHD or Anxiety? Why Women Are So Often Misdiagnosed

    · 54 min · Episode 158

    What if the anxiety, emotional sensitivity, and overwhelm you've experienced for years are actually connected to ADHD? On this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice sits down with board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD…

  17. The Lindsay Clancy Case and What To Know About Postpartum Psychosis

    · 17 min · Episode 157

    A heartbreaking case making national headlines has reignited an important conversation about postpartum mental health. In this special bonus episode, Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney are joined by psychiatrist…

  18. The Truth About HRT, Menopause & Breast Cancer

    · 46 min · Episode 156

    For decades, women have been told that hormone replacement therapy causes breast cancer, but where did that message come from, and is it the full story? In this episode, Mary Alice Haney is joined by former SheMD…

  19. The Hydration Mistake Keeping You Tired, Inflamed & Unhealthy

    · 52 min · Episode 155

    Most of us think we're hydrated because we're drinking plenty of water, but wellness expert Kristen Coffield says that's only part of the story. In this episode of SHE MD, Kristen shares why hydration is the foundation…

  20. No Family History, No Warning Signs: Amy Robach’s Breast Cancer Story

    · 31 min · Episode 154

    Award winning journalist, Amy Robach, joins SHE MD to share the powerful story behind her breast cancer diagnosis, from discovering her cancer during a routine mammogram on live television to navigating the emotional…

  21. How to Beat Jet Lag: Nutrition, Fitness & Sleep Tips

    · 45 min · Episode 153

    Travel can leave you feeling exhausted, bloated, stiff, and completely out of sync, but it doesn't have to. In this episode of SHE MD, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney are joined by nutrition expert Sarah Wragge…

  22. The Parenting Habits That Shape Lifelong Health ft. Dr. Mona Amin

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 152

    In this episode of SHE MD, Dr. Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney welcome board-certified pediatrician, parenting educator, and PedsDocTalk founder Dr. Mona Amin for a conversation about the childhood habits that…

  23. What Every Woman Should Know About Aging ft. Gabby Reece

    · 59 min · Episode 151

    What does it actually mean to age well? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with former professional volleyball player, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, Gabby Reece, for an honest conversation…

  24. Why I Chose Surrogacy After My Brain Disorder Diagnosis ft. Jordana Brewster

    · 52 min · Episode 150

    For years, Jordana Brewster quietly lived with a life-altering diagnosis that few people knew about. After suffering a seizure at 28, she learned she had a cavernous malformation (CVM), a rare vascular condition in her…

  25. Professional Laser Results at Home? The Science Behind Healthier, Younger Skin

    · 41 min · Episode 149

    What if one of the biggest breakthroughs in skincare didn't rely on damaging your skin to create results? This week on SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, to…

  26. PMOS, Infertility, and Finding Answers ft. Hannah Brown

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 148

    In this episode of SheMD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. A sit down with Hannah Brown to unpack her long and complex health journey with PMOS, fertility challenges, and a recently discovered uterine septum. Hannah…

  27. The Surprising Connection Between Anxiety, Tinnitus & Migraine ft. Dr. Hamid Djalilian

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 147

    What if tinnitus, migraines, vertigo, brain fog, and even digestive symptoms all stem from the same underlying issue? In this episode, Dr. Hamid Djalilian, one of the world's leading experts in tinnitus and sensory…

  28. Ask Dr. A: What Every Woman Should Know About UTIs

    · 55 min · Episode 146

    Urinary tract infections are one of the most common health issues women experience, yet there's still so much confusion about what they are, why they happen, and how they're different from yeast infections and other…

  29. Why Estrogen Matters for Your Bones, Muscles, and Joints ft. Dr. Jason Snibbe

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 145

    Joint pain, hip injuries, and mobility issues are often dismissed as an inevitable part of aging, especially for women. But according to renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Snibbe, many of the musculoskeletal…

  30. The Truth About Addiction That Every Woman Should Know ft. Dr. Sarah Wakeman

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 144

    Addiction affects millions of people, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized medical conditions. This week on SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Dr. Sarah Wakeman, a nationally recognized…

  31. My Mammogram Was Clear. I Still Had Breast Cancer ft. Stacey Hunt

    · 48 min · Episode 143

    On this deeply personal episode of SHE MD, co-host Mary Alice Haney sits down with her lifelong best friend, Stacey Hunt, to share the story of how listening to the podcast led Stacey to advocate for herself, and…

  32. What Doctors Miss About PMOS and Endometriosis ft. Celebrity Makeup Artist, Ash K Holm

    · 1 h 32 min · Episode 142

    Celebrity makeup artist Ash K Holm joins Thais Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney for an emotional conversation about living with PCOS, endometriosis, fertility struggles, and finally finding answers after years of being…

  33. Why Lyme Disease Gets Missed in So Many Women ft. Ali White & Dr. Cathleen King

    · 1 h 18 min · Episode 141

    Could your nervous system be playing a bigger role in chronic illness than you realize? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney is joined by founder of The Tick Chicks, Alicia White, and Primal Trust founder,…

  34. The Pregnancy Test Every Woman Should Know About ft. Zhenya Lindgardt & Dr. Tiffany Inglis

    · 38 min · Episode 140

    Following the overwhelming response to the Hailey Bieber episode, SHE MD sits down with Sera Prognostics CEO Zhenya Lindgardt and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tiffany Inglis for a powerful, science-backed conversation…

  35. Everything You Were Never Taught About Fertility ft. Dr. Lucky Sekhon

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 139

    Most of us spend our teens and 20s trying not to get pregnant and our 30s and 40s desperately trying to. But no one ever taught us how any of this actually works. In this episode, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Aliabadi sit…

  36. Aging Is Natural, Declining Is Not: The Algae Science Most Doctors Miss

    · 53 min · Episode 138

    She's 70 years old, holds a PhD she earned in her late 60s, and looks like she cracked the code on aging. But Dr. Catharine Arnston isn't selling a beauty secret she's sharing 17 years of research into two of the most…

  37. Kris Jenner Opens Up About Motherhood, Hysterectomy Decision, & Building a Family Empire

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 137

    In this special Mother’s Day episode of SHE MD, Kris Jenner sits down for a raw, emotional, and deeply insightful conversation about motherhood, resilience, and building a life you’re proud of. From raising six…

  38. What It Really Takes to Succeed in Today’s World ft. Emma Grede

    · 53 min · Episode 136

    In this episode of SHE MD, we sit down with entrepreneur and founder Emma Grede to unpack what it really takes to build success from the ground up. From growing up in East London to co-founding billion-dollar brands,…

  39. The Real Reason You’re Bloated, Tired, & Anxious (It Starts in Your Gut!)

    · 52 min · Episode 135

    If you’re constantly bloated, tired, or struggling with hormone imbalances, your gut might be the missing piece. In this episode of SHE MD, we sit down with double board-certified physician Dr. Amy Shah to break down…

  40. Narcissism vs Borderline: The Signs Everyone Gets Wrong with Dr. Suzanne Wallach

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 134

    Disclaimer: This interview includes in-depth discussions of serious mental health topics, such as personality disorders and other highly sensitive subjects. These topics may be distressing or triggering for some…

  41. This One Change Could Lower Your Dementia Risk by 35% (Science-Backed)

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 133

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with preventative neurologist Dr. Kellyann Niotis to unpack what every woman needs to know about brain health, memory, and dementia prevention. From understanding…

  42. The Blood Sugar Mistakes That Are Aging & Inflaming You ft. The Glucose Goddess

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 132

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Jessie Inchauspé, also known as the Glucose Goddess, to break down the powerful role blood sugar plays in your energy, hormones, mood, and overall health.…

  43. Ask Dr. A: Painful Periods are Not Normal! Endometriosis Deep Dive

    · 56 min · Episode 131

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney sits down with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi to break down endometriosis, an often misunderstood condition that goes far beyond painful periods. Dr. A explains why endometriosis is a…

  44. Colon Cancer Is Rising in Women under 50—What You Need to Know Now ft. Dr. Beth Moore

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 130

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with colorectal surgeon Dr. Beth Moore to talk about colon cancer, colonoscopies, and the importance of screening. Dr. Moore explains how…

  45. Do You Have Anxiety... Or Could It Be ADHD? ft. Dr. Steven Storage

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 129

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Dr. Steven Storage to unpack one of the most common mental health misdiagnoses affecting women today: ADHD being mistaken for anxiety or…

  46. Hailey Bieber on Postpartum Recovery, PMDD, and Hormone Changes After Birth

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 128

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Aliabadi sit down with Hailey Bieber to discuss a terrifying health scare at 25. She experienced a TIA (mini-stroke) with classic stroke symptoms, and the chain of…

  47. Dr. Kelly Casperson: The Hormone Therapy Myth Your Doctor Is Still Getting Wrong

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 127

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome back Dr. Kelly Casperson to discuss perimenopause, menopause, and hormone therapy with clarity and science instead of fear. Dr. Casperson…

  48. Ask Dr. A: Pap Smear vs HPV Test — What’s the Difference?

    · 49 min · Episode 126

    What does a pap smear test for, and what happens after an abnormal pap smear? In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney interviews Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi to break down exactly what a pap smear is, how HPV affects…

  49. What Dying Really Looks Like: Hospice Nurse Julie Explains the Final Days

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 125

    In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Hospice Nurse Julie, a hospice and palliative care nurse who has supported thousands of patients and families at the end of life.…

  50. Mikayla Nogueira Gets Real About Body Image, Eating Disorders & Social Media Pressure

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 124

    Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions on body image, food and disordered eating In this deeply personal episode of SHE MD Podcast, host Mary Alice Haney welcomes Mikayla Nogueira, beauty influencer, MN and…

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