Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson received a call one day asking which bra she recommended for her teenage daughter. Her answer was, "None! They're all terrible." The call came from her future co-founder of the company which makes puberty more comfortable: OOMLA. Today, Dr. Natterson creates educational content and products that adhere to her business' core values: honoring health, anti fast-fashion, does not exist for the male gaze, committed to inclusion, produce locally and think globally. Join Dr. Betsy Cairo and Mandy Johnson as they dive into how caretakers and kids can create a better puberty experience for everyone.   OOMLA, making puberty more comfortable: Myoomla.com Look Both Ways for Reproductive Health: LookBothWays.us Production: PeachIslander.com

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Los Angeles Pediatrician and Entrepreneur Makes Puberty Comfortable

Dr. Gretchen Frey served as an OBGYN for more than two decades. She has delivered many babies and helped countless people-with-ovaries to achieve comfort and satisfaction as they experience menopause. She supports the benefits of hormonal therapy and works to fight against scientific misinformation surrounding it. Join this deep dive conversation about menopause hosted by reproductive biologist, Dr. Betsy Cairo.

Exploring the Science and Sociology of Menopause

If you have seen "The Little Mermaid", "Beauty In The Beast'', or even Mickey Mouse, you have seen a piece of Dave Woodman, the former Disney animation artist. Dave's childhood was difficult growing up Mormon in a small Colorado town. But, art was his physical and mental escape. He is an active artist today with an incredible story and message of resilience.   Check us out! Dave Woodman Look Both Ways Peach Islander Productions

Gay Disney Artist Grows Up Mormon and Learns To Love Himself

Mandy has collected more than 500 anonymous reproductive health questions from her high school students since 2018. Now it's your chance to hear what is top of mind for some of today's youth.   CryoGam Look Both Ways Peach Islander Productions

Ask The Experts: How To Get Rid of An Erection in Class & More

Colorado local 25-year-old Jessica Remmele and former student of Mandy Johnson shares her powerful story of recovery from more than a decade of sexual abuse that took place during her childhood.

Jessica Remmele Shares Her Story of Resilience and Recovery From Her Sexually Abusive Childhood

Abortion, contraception, and sexual orientation are restricted topics in schools around the world. Fulbright scholar and educator Thea Benjamin covers what's different from the United States and what's surprisingly the same when teaching reproductive health education in home home country, the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. 

Reproductive Health Education on the Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia with Thea Benjamin

It started as a teenager one halloween when Melanie didn't eat any of her candy. Fifteen years later, Melanie Greenberg has overcome her eating disorders, but identifies as being in recovery from them. Join Dr. B and Mandy Johnson as they explore how our reproductive health can affect how we interact with food.

Sexuality Therapist and Crossfit Enthusiast Melanie Greenberg Talks About Her Struggles and Triumphs with Eating Disorders

In some countries, government health benefits will pay for in vitro fertilization. This is unheard of in the U.S., where fertility is seen as medically elective. After working in fertility at Mayo Clinic for 10 years, Dr. Dean Morbeck moved to New Zealand to pursue his fertility business in a way that could match his vision. More info: www.lookbothways.us Hosts: Dr. Betsy Cairo and Mandy Johnson Producer: Hannah Copeland, Peach Islander LLC

The Business and The Science of Fertility in the U.S. and Abroad with Dr. Dean Morbeck

Weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic, Grace Franklin began her position as the Director of Public Health for San Miguel County, a gorgeous Colorado mountain community where few locals live and many tourists come to play. 

Public Health Director Grace Franklin Addresses Broad Issues in a Unique Mountain Community

Join Dr. B, Mandy Johnson, and Reproductive Lawyer Ellen Trachman as she reveal complexities to consider when having a baby through surrogacy, retrieving sperm after a partner's death, and more.

How The Law Governs Surrogacy, Your DNA and Reproductive Rights with Ellen Trachman

Simona Spark shares her transformational story of self-love and self-respect after leaving her home country of Romania to start a new life in the U.S. Hosts Dr. B and Mandy Johnson guide us through her story from abuse and survival to thriving as a life coach and author.  

Simona Spark Immigrates to the US, Escapes An Abusive Marriage, and Becomes An Author

As a child, Diann Kissell endured years of sexual abuse from her father and lost many of her family members to murder when she was 13. Against all odds, she's lived a joyful life and raised a loving family of more than 5-children and 25-grand-children. Kissel has told her story in her co-authored biography "A Turquoise Life," on the Oprah Winfrey show in 1987, and here on the podcast hosted by her daughter, Mandy Johnson, joined by Dr. Betsy Cairo. Get Diann's Book

How To Live A Joyful and Colorful Life Despite Sexual Abuse and Trauma with Diann Kissell

Al Vernacchio is the sexuality education coordinator and chair of the upper school english department at his Quaker high school in Wynnewood, PA. He has developed an entire curricula of reproductive health and sexuality education and successfully implemented it at his school, which is no easy task. Vernacchio has more than 25-years of sexuality education experience. Mandy Johnson and Dr. B explore his work and discuss how it overlaps with their own, especially during the pandemic.

Creating A Safe Environment for High School Students Learning About Their Bodies with Al Vernacchio

Under President Biden's new administration, transgender military members can once again receive their necessary medical treatment. Captain Alivia Stehlik explains why this momentous change may only be temporary, and she expresses how the transgender experience is different for everyone.

Pt. 2: Captain Alivia Stehlik's Transition in the Military and Journey to Becoming Herself

Alivia Stehlik is a proud transgender woman in the US military. Dr. B and Mandy Johnson explore her life's story and her body's response to both starting and pausing hormone therapy.

Captain Alivia Stehlik's Transition in the Military and Journey to Becoming Herself

Why is talking about what's below the belt so hard? It's not anymore! With decades of combine reproductive health experience, educators Dr. Betsy Cairo and Mandy Johnson use humor and science to empower you to understand human reproduction. Listen to gain a better understanding of your body, gender, orientation, and all facets of reproductive health. If you're an educator, this podcast gives you the tools you need to confidently teach others about reproductive health.

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