The Lady Bod Pod

Why does your neck look like a crumbled paper bag? Why do your arms keep waving long after you've stopped?? Menopause skin changes are a genuine biological change and Dr Oakley walks you through the WHY on this spooky episode about crepey skin and bat wings. Listen to the end for your 5-step skin checklist and tips!

Why has your wine tolerance not gotten the memo? Did the wine get stronger - or did we get older? Dr Oakley discussed alcohol, aging, menopause, and the changing female body. Bottom line: a glass of wine a day, does NOT keep the doctor away!

Dr Oakley teaches us how to get stronger, how to look healthy, and how to get that glow without turning ourselves into a leather handbag! You can build muscle at ANY age! You should always wear self-tanner with SPF. If you are 55, stop trying to look 25 - let's learn how to simply look like we have our act together because strong is beautiful.

Is Chat your new digital health bestie? Dr Oakley cautions women on how to use AI without losing your mind! Confident does not mean correct - consider using AI in these 5 great ways: learn about a diagnosis, prepare for a doctor's appt, understand a medical report, understand treatment options, and create a medication list.

Who is going to speak for YOU, when you cannot speak for YOURSELF? Dr Oakley walks you through Open Enrollment season and reminds every woman that she should have 3 "folders" of critical information at home: Financial, Medical, and Legal. Planning for the future isn't planning to die, it's planning to LIVE.

Having a fetish isn't automatically a diagnosis. Dr Oakley briefly describes the neuroscience behind common fetishes from toes to ear lobes. Most are healthy and good as long as there is no harm to either person and no impairment with daily life. While unusual does not mean unhealthy, listen to determine when you SHOULD seek medical assistance.

"I found a lump...down there!" Is this you?? Let Dr Oakley walk you through the most common causes of lumps and cysts in the lady bits. While it is NOT likely to be cancer, is IS LIKELY to be annoying!

Can that little piece of jewelry actually change your medical care? Dr Oakley review the sensual motivations behind piercing intimate body parts - from the tongue to the clitoris - but reminds us that "MORE SENSATION" is not guaranteed!

If I can get the test somewhere else cheaper, should I? More tests does not equal better medicine. Dr Oakley walks you through 3 medical scenarios for those considering a flight halfway around the world for a $500 "executive healthcare screening". Make sure you are PAYING FOR THE MEDICAL DECISION, not for the medical test.

How is your bicep similar to your pelvic floor? Dr Oakley discusses sarcopenia - rapid loss of muscle mass, particularly during menopause. And why SOME muscles need to be strengthened and others need to be relaxed. Insider tip: KEGELS ARE NOT RIGHT FOR ALL WOMEN!!! Listen to today's episode for helpful information on all types of pelvic floor physical therapy.

It's real. It's common. It's treatable. And it deserves YOUR attention. Dr Oakley discusses Mental Well Being during Menopause. Asking for help is a sign of strength - NOT weakness. Never forget that hormones affect the brain, not just the ovaries - and mood changes may be common, but not normal.

Do YOU feel like something is crawling on your skin or scalp - but nothing is there?!?!?! You may have FORMICATION - an abnormal skin sensation, that can worsen during menopause. Dr Oakley talks about why your ears, head, arms and legs feel this way and what YOU can do to prevent or treat it.

Are you frustrated by the swamp ass you see after sitting in a chair for a long time? Did you know sweating is one of the body's most important cooling mechanisms? Dr Oakley gets down and dirty about sweat, the bacteria causing your odor, and how to prevent the dreaded CHUB RUB during these hot summer months.

Dr Oakley is talking NIPS - tiny parts, BIG conversation! Why do we have nipples? What does it mean when one is bigger or darker or inverted? Is discharge normal? How much hair around our nipples is considered 'ok'??? Tune in to find out all the answers...

When is your perior more than just a period??? Cramping and discomfort each month is common - but missing work or school or social engagements is NOT NORMAL! If you suffer from pelvic pain or intimacy pain that is chronic, or you have rectal pain and bladder pain with or without bleeding - SEEK CARE IMMEDIATELY as you may have endometriosis. Dr Oakley reviews the what, the why, and the how!

How many times have you heard, "sleep when the baby sleeps", but you can't? While 'baby blues' are common, true postpartum depression (PPD) lasts more than 2 weeks and is the MOST COMMON medical condition of childbirth. PPD is no laughing matter and seeking help early is criticial for effective treatment. Dr Oakley encourages you to share this episode with anyone and everyone you know.

Do you and your stomach have a complicated relationship? Do you suffer from gas, bloating, and belly pain? Have you been misdiagnosed with IBS yet feel no better than before? Let Dr Oakley use medical knowledge and witty chatting to walk you through what it means to have SIBO and how you can get helpful treatment!

Have you ever noticed that every 4th of July party has at least 1 person who says, "Watch This!" right before going to the ER? Dr Oakley reviews simple tips to help you enjoy a fun, healthy, and safe July 4th Holiday - and summer - with your family and friends!

If hot flashes are affecting your sleep, mood, work, relationship, or quality of life - YOU DESERVE SOLUTIONS! From Black Cohosh to Estrogen, from cooling sheets and towels to cotton based clothing and neck fans, Dr Oakley reviews all the hot tips for a COOL summer!

Any bleeding or light spotting after menopause deserves medical evaluation asap! The bleeding could be from your urethra or vagina or rectum. Dr Oakley reviews some of the main causes - benign and worrisome. And discusses the simple, effective evaluation techniques to find out the true cause.