Ever had a question about your sexual and reproductive health that you were too embarrassed to ask your doctor about? Each episode, join us and a special guest as we discuss puberty and menopause and everything in between!

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In this episode of the Re:Pro Health Podcast, we are joined by Casey Eberl, RN, to discuss her work with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gaza. Casey shares insights into the realities of humanitarian healthcare, from navigating conflict and resource limitations to supporting communities affected by war and displacement. We also explore the resilience of local healthcare workers and community members, as well as the moments of connection and hope that make this work so meaningful. Thank you, Casey, for joining us and sharing your experiences.  *Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of human conflict, bombings, human suffering, and death.

85. Life & Work of a Médecins Sans Frontières Nurse

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In this episode of the Re:Pro Health Podcast, we are joined by Brittany Johnson, assistant professor at MacEwan University and PhD candidate in Indigenous Studies. Tune in as we unpack the impact of colonization on traditional Indigenous birthing practices and Indigenous sexual and reproductive health. We discuss the disparities Indigenous peoples face within the healthcare system and explore what meaningful change can look like through Indigenous-led care and more culturally safe healthcare practices. Thank you Brittany for joining us!    Resources: 1. native-land.ca 2. tipiconfessions.com

84. Indigenous Birthing Practices

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Tune in to our next episode of the Re:Pro Health Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Rich, an OBGYN who sat down with us to talk about Inner City Health including barriers to accessing care and challenges within the healthcare system when it comes to providing quality care. We also discuss care for pregnant and parenting persons and how strong communication, multidisciplinary care as well as trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care goes a long way for patients. A huge thank you to Dr. Rich for sharing her perspective and experiences on our podcast!

83. Inner City Health

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On this episode of the Re:Pro Health Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Sue Chandra, a maternal fetal medicine specialist, to unpack what &#34;advanced maternal age&#34; really means. What are the risks of being pregnant at age 35 or older? At what point do concerns regarding infertility get investigated? We also discuss what testing, monitoring, and counselling may look like for people trying to conceive or navigate pregnancy at an older age.    Resources: For Patients: <ul> <li dir="ltr">MyHealthAlberta handout: <a href="https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3655" rel="nofollow"> https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=uh3655</a></li> <li dir="ltr">Perinatal Services BC guide: <a href="https://www.psbchealthhub.ca/clinical-guidance/721" rel="nofollow">https://www.psbchealthhub.ca/clinical-guidance/721</a></li> </ul> For Providers: <ul> <li>Guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians &amp; Gynecologists of Canada – Delayed Childbearing (2017)</li> <li>Guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians &amp; Gynecologists (2022): <a href="https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/obstetric-care-consensus/articles/2022/08/pregnancy-at-age-35-years-or-older" rel="nofollow">https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/obstetric-care-consensus/articles/2022/08/pregnancy-at-age-35-years-or-older</a></li> </ul>

82. Advanced Age in Pregnancy

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Welcome to Season 8 of the Re:Pro Health Podcast! In episode 81, we&#39;re joined by Dr. Stephanie Hart (she/her), a family medicine physician specializing in sexual function and one of only a few physicians in the country offering this kind of care. We&#39;re thrilled to pick her brain about all things orgasm. Together, we unpack what an orgasm &#34;should&#34; feel like, explore the orgasm gap, and bust common myths about length and type of orgasm. If you&#39;re one of the many people who has ever wondered what&#39;s &#34;normal&#34; when it comes to orgasm -this episode is for you.

81. The Big O: All Things Orgasm

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For our final episode of the season, we invited Dr. Simone Lebeuf, a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine, to talk about pregnant &amp; parenting teens. In this episode, we talk about common societal misconceptions about teen pregnancy, unique challenges faced by this population, and how we can support adolescents navigating pregnancy and parenting. A huge thank you to Dr. Lebeuf for sharing her knowledge and expertise - what a great way to close our season!   Resources: For Young Parents <ul> <li dir="ltr">Terra Centre</li> <li dir="ltr">Adolescent Pregnancy Clinic</li> </ul> For Providers <ul> <li dir="ltr">Guidelines from the Canadian Pediatric Society</li> <li dir="ltr">Guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians &amp; Gynecologists of Canada</li> </ul>

80. Pregnant and Parenting Teens

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CONTENT WARNING: Human trafficking, sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse.    In this episode of the Re:Pro podcast we are privileged to be joined by sisters Monique and Michelle Williams. Monique is currently a second year family medicine resident, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and the current chair of the CaRMS board of directors. Our focus this episode will be Monique&#39;s sister, Michelle, who shares her story as someone who has experienced human trafficking. How does human trafficking start and what might put someone at-risk of being trafficked? What prevents people from escaping trafficking? How can we recognize signs that someone is being trafficked, not just as healthcare professionals but also as friends and family? What does human trafficking look like in Edmonton? Michelle&#39;s story is one of incredible importance and unfortunately, more common than many might expect. We can&#39;t thank Michelle and Monique enough for having this discussion with us and helping bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking.    If you or anyone you know may be experiencing human trafficking, please see the following resources:  <ul> <li dir="ltr"> Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010 </li> <li dir="ltr"> Center to Empower All Survivors of Sexual Exploitation (CEASE): (780) 471-6137 or info@ceasenow.org </li> <li dir="ltr"> SNUG: (780) 452-6100 or http://www.metischild.com/2019Site/snug.html </li> <li dir="ltr"> Sexual Exploitation Working Group: https://www.sewgedmonton.com/community-resources </li> </ul>

79. Trafficking Awareness

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For this week&#39;s episode, we sat down for an important conversation with Heba, a midwife who spent six weeks this past summer providing reproductive healthcare in war-torn Gaza. We encourage you to listen to Heba&#39;s stories and insights, as she reflects on her experiences providing essential reproductive healthcare. We sincerely thank Heba for speaking with us. This episode has a content warning, as descriptions of human conflict including bombing, human suffering, and death are discussed.  Please note that this conversation was recorded on March 8, 2025. On March 18, 2025 the ceasefire was broken and overnight and over 400 Palestinians were killed, many were children. We encourage you to listen to Heba&#39;s story and to continue seeking out reliable news sources to stay up to date.

78. Birth and Resilience in Gaza: A Midwife's View from the Ground

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Join us for the newest episode of season 7 of the Re:Pro Health Podcast. We are joined by Dr. Jonathan Tankel to dissect the intricacies of being a male obstetrician and gynaecologist (OBGYN). Patient comfort and preference is always a priority, so what are the options for a patient in labour who would prefer to receive care solely from female physicians? Dr. Tankel practices as an OBGYN at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. Listen in as he shares how to navigate the nuances of providing care in sexual and reproductive health spaces as a male physician. Links to resources:  CMPA Article: When patients make special requests, how should you respond: <a href="https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publications/browse-articles/2019/when-patients-make-special-requests-how-should-you-respond" rel="nofollow"> https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publications/browse-articles/2019/when-patients-make-special-requests-how-should-you-respond</a> Articles by Dr. Christa Aubrey: Accommodating Immigrant Women&#39;s Preferences for Female Health Care Providers: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28426597/" rel="nofollow">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28426597/</a> Perspectives of Immigrant Women on the Gender of Provider During Childbirth: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29274934/" rel="nofollow">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29274934/</a> Gender of Provider-Barrier to Immigrant Women&#39;s Obstetrical Care: A Narrative Review: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28625284/" rel="nofollow">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28625284/</a>

77. Male Providers in Sexual and Reproductive Health Spaces

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Join us for this episode as we welcome back Tami-Lee Duncan to chat with us about sexual resilience! What is sexual resilience? What does empowerment through rebuilding sexual resilience look like and how is it achieved? Tami-Lee is a registered psychologist and owner of Transcend Psychological Services. On this week&#39;s episode, Tami-Lee shares her extensive experience working with survivors of sexual violence to answer these questions and more on rebuilding comfort and safety in intimacy and relationships. Please note that this episode discusses subject matter that may be triggering or uncomfortable for some listeners and listener discretion is advised.  Check out her website for more info: <a href="https://www.transcendwellness.ca/" rel="nofollow">https://www.transcendwellness.ca/</a>

76. Sexual Resilience

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On this episode of season 7 of the Re:Pro Health Podcast we chat about sex, guilt, and shame. What&#39;s the difference between guilt and shame and why is it so common to experience these feelings about sex? How does a conservative upbringing or religion tie into our feelings surrounding our sexuality? Join us as we welcome Tami-Lee Duncan to discuss these topics using her background as a registered psychologist who specializes in sexual therapy. Tami-Lee is the owner of Transcend Psychological Services and has extensive knowledge and experience with sex-related issues such as sexual health and education, sexual dysfunction, relationships, and more!  Check out her website for more info: <a href="https://www.transcendwellness.ca/" rel="nofollow">https://www.transcendwellness.ca/</a>

75. Sex, Guilt, and Shame

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Join us for the 74th Re:Pro Health Podcast episode! We&#39;re so fortunate to have Maureen Callihoo Ligtvoet with us as we discuss the revitalization of Indigenous birthing practices and the importance of culturally safe maternity care. Maureen is a community advocate for truth and reconciliation, a human service professional, and the daughter of a residential school survivor. In this episode she shares her knowledge and experience in traditional Indigenous birthing practices as well as where the healthcare system may be falling short in meeting the needs of Indigenous patients. We&#39;ll also discuss some of the important historical context that continues to result in numerous poor delivery experiences for members of Indigenous communities and what steps healthcare professionals can take to work towards addressing these deficits in care. It&#39;s such a privilege to be part of this discussion and we hope you enjoy listening in!

74. Restoring Indigenous Birthing Traditions

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Join us on the Re:pro Health Podcast for our second episode of season 7 where we chat about sexual health education across the lifespan. What are some special considerations when educating youth on topics in sexual health? What about our adult and senior populations? Let&#39;s talk about it! This episode we welcome back the wonderful Heather Cobb! Heather is a trained teacher and sexuality educator with 25 years of experience in sexual health based work. She is also the current President of a non-profit, the Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual health.

73. Sexual Health Across The Lifespan

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Welcome to Season 7 of the Re:Pro Health Podcast!  In this episode, our guest Victoria Groves (she/her) is a Nurse Practitioner, a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and founder of the Menopause Wellness Clinic in Edmonton who is passionate about helping patients make informed decisions about their own health.  Join us as we chat about how different cultures view and experience menopause, the do&#39;s and don&#39;ts of treatments and remedies used in menopause, and common misinformation you may hear. Have a listen and let us know what you think!

72. Menopause Mythbusting

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Today we are joined by Dr. May Sanaee, a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alberta, who chats about chronic pelvic pain. She defines chronic pelvic pain, shares how commonplace it is, outlines symptoms to look out for and treatment options patients can pursue! Thank you Dr. Sanaee for coming on the pod!

71. Chronic Pelvic Pain Explained

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On today&#39;s episode, we are joined by Dr. Ariadne (Ariana) Daniel, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree and completed residency training at the University of Alberta, completing further training in Toronto. Join us today to discuss different approaches to infertility, each of their components, new emerging treatments, and common misconceptions about infertility.

70. All About Infertility

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On today&#39;s episode, we are joined by Liam and Evan from WiseGuyz. Liam is a public educator who works with the Sexual Assault Centre in Edmonton and is currently completing his Masters in Counselling Psychology. Evan is also a public educator with the Sexual Assault Centre and is the chair of the Indigenous Inclusion Committee. We discuss what WiseGuyz is, what sexual violence is, and how we can further educate and prevent sexual violence.

69. A Discussion About Sexual Violence

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Today, we&#39;re delving into a crucial topic that impacts countless lives: contraceptives. Joining us is Dr. Kaili Hoffart, a dedicated physician and an integral part of our community. Since completing residency in 2014, she serves a diverse patient base with a special focus on women&#39;s health and prenatal care. Serving as the physician lead for the CAPE clinic in Edmonton, she is deeply involved in community outreach, collaborating with organizations like ARCH and NAIT. Furthermore, she is a passionate educator and helps shape the future of family medicine through teaching and leadership. *Please note this episode was recorded in February 2024, and since recording the Mirena IUD is now indicated for 8 years for contraception.  <div> </div>

68. History & Future of Contraceptives

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Have you ever heard the term prolapse and wondered what that meant? I know I have. Donna Wilson, RN (she/her) joins us today to chat about all about prolapse, including some mythbusting on prolapse hot topics (no pessaries dont cause infection and yes you can have sex with prolapse!). She also chats about the ins and outs of pessaries. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!

67. Let's Talk Bladders: Tips, Tricks, & Pessaries

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On today&#39;s episode, we welcome Dr. Kelycia Leimert (she/her), a senior scientist from the Olson Lab in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Leimert&#39;s research primarily seeks to improve the health outcomes of mothers and children affected by preterm birth. Join us to chat with her about what preterm birth is, potential contributors, and some possible up and coming therapeutics for preterm birth!

66. Pioneering Therapeutics for Preterm Birth

Ever had a question about your sexual and reproductive health that you were too embarrassed to ask your doctor about? Each episode, join us and a special guest as we discuss puberty and menopause and everything in between!