In this episode of Boss Ovary, we dive into the realities of midlife with entrepreneur and advocate Julie Flakstad, founder of The Midlife Truth Project. Julie shares her personal journey through perimenopause, the unexpected challenges that rocked her 40s, and how she turned a period of uncertainty into a mission to help women navigate this pivotal stage of life.

From launching the first blow-dry bar in the U.S. to leading conversations around midlife, Julie brings an entrepreneurial mindset to a space that has long been overlooked. She and host Dr. Piraye Beim explore the intersection of biology, data, and personal experience—discussing why menopause is finally getting the attention it deserves and how breaking the silence can create real change.

Join us as we talk about the real impact of hormonal shifts, the power of female friendships, and why embracing midlife with curiosity and truth is the ultimate game-changer.

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In this episode, Dr. Piraye Beim sit down with Dr. Heidi Flagg, founder, partner, and menopause specialist at Spring Ob/Gyn in Manhattan.

Dr. Flagg candidly shares the challenges of operating within an insurance-based model, highlighting everything from 15-minute visits that barely scratch the surface of menopause care to the lack of training many doctors receive in treating perimenopausal and menopausal women.

Tune in as we dive into the real day-to-day complexities of bringing cutting-edge clinical research into a busy practice, the misconceptions stemming from the early 2000s Women’s Health Initiative study, and why comprehensive menopause care is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.

Whether you’re navigating your own perimenopause journey or simply want to understand how a frontline clinician is pushing boundaries in women’s health, this episode offers valuable insights, practical advice, and plenty of hope for the future.

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In this episode of Boss Ovary, host Dr. Piraye Yurttas Beim engages with Dr. Amy Divaraniya, CEO and Founder of Oova, in a conversation that illuminates the intersection of technology, personal health experiences, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Divaraniya shares her journey from being a data scientist with a PhD in biomedical sciences to creating Oova in response to her own fertility challenges. This discussion dives into the importance of accessible and personalized healthcare data, particularly in women's health, where conventional medical practices often fall short.

The episode explores how Oova leverages data to offer non-invasive, home-based health monitoring solutions that empower women with insights into their reproductive health. Dr. Divaraniya discusses the challenges and breakthroughs in launching a health-tech startup amid a pandemic, highlighting the adaptive strategies that turned potential setbacks into opportunities for innovation and remote health monitoring.

Listeners will gain an understanding of how outdated healthcare models and the lack of tailored data significantly affect women's health outcomes. Dr. Divaraniya emphasizes the transformative impact of having actionable health data that enables women to advocate for their health more effectively. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of such innovations in reshaping healthcare practices to be more inclusive and responsive to individual needs.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of tech, health, and entrepreneurship, providing deep insights into how personal experiences can drive revolutionary changes in women's healthcare.

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