A viral video claims your OB/GYN can “scoop out” your period every month, and the internet ran with it. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH breaks down what people are actually talking about when they confuse endometrial biopsy, D&C, and endometrial ablation. She’ll unpack what these procedures really do, who they’re for, and why mixing them up can be misleading or even dangerous. If you want clear, evidence-based answers instead of internet myths, this one’s for you.

In this bonus New Year's episode, Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH provides a grounding, intentional reset just for you. You can return to at the beginning of every new year—and anytime you need to realign. Instead of resolutions or health noise, she offers a thoughtful reflection on rest, clarity, trust in your body, and moving through life with purpose. Think of it as a pause to soften, refocus, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. Save it, revisit it, and let it remind you of the life and wellbeing you’re building.

Is it a postpartum night sweat, or a perimenopausal one? As more women enter motherhood later in life, postpartum and perimenopause are beginning to overlap in ways no one prepared us for. In this episode of the WTF Series, Ob/Gyn Dr. Stephanie Hack and maternal mental health specialist Dr. Nicole Kumi unpack the physical, emotional, and identity-shifting symptoms that arise when these two transitions collide. If you've found yourself asking the quiet question of “What is happening to me?”, this conversation brings is for you!

When a celebrity mom makes an honest comment about marriage or motherhood and the internet erupts, it often reveals more about us than about her. In this episode of the WTF Series, Dr. Stephanie Hack, board-certified Ob/Gyn and women’s health advocate, joins forces with Dr. Nicole Kumi, maternal mental health specialist and founder of The Whole Mom, to unpack why women’s truths about identity still spark outrage.

Together, they explore the deeper, unspoken reality behind the headlines: how motherhood reshapes who we are, why so many women feel disconnected from the person they once knew, and what it takes to reclaim yourself in a world that expects mothers to be grateful, silent, and unchanged.

This is a conversation about identity, honesty, and the permission to evolve- without apology.

Why do we ignore the bladder… until the exact moment it refuses to be ignored? In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Stephanie Hack is joined by expert urogynecologist Dr. Charelle Carter-Brooks to break down the bladder symptoms that sneak up on women during perimenopause, postpartum, and the busy midlife years. They talk urgency, leaks, “mom jumps,” nighttime peeing, and the pelvic floor habits we were never taught — including the surprising thing most women do on the toilet that actually makes their symptoms worse. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?” this episode is your clarity.

You’ve done the meal prep, the steps, the Peloton rides after bedtime stories—yet the scale is not "scaling". Now everybody from your group chat to Serena Williams is talking about “the shot.” In this episode, Dr. Stephane Hack, MD, MPH, breaks down GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound) in plain language: what they are, how they work, who they’re really for, and what risks often get glossed over. We’ll talk motherhood, metabolism, perimenopause, endometriosis, fertility, and the pressure to “snap back". Whether you’re a busy professional juggling work, marriage, kids, or just trying to feel at home in your own body again, this conversation is your judgment-free zone to get informed before you decide what’s next for your body.

What starts as a conversation about Tylenol and the latest headlines quickly unfolds into something deeper: mom guilt, medical fear, the weight of responsibility, and what it really means to trust yourself. But this isn’t a heavy lecture—it’s a real, relatable conversation between Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH, and Dr. Nicole Kumi, PhD, PMH-C, two women, moms, wives, and entrepreneurs sharing the journey we’re all navigating. From raising sons to second-guessing ourselves, we’re talking about the messy, meaningful parts of womanhood with honesty, curiosity, and a little laughter too.

Is Tylenol safe to take while pregnant? In this must-listen episode, Dr. Stephanie Hack, MD, MPH, breaks down the headlines, the science, and what it actually means for pregnancy. Without fear tactics. She gives straight talk, simplified facts, and guidance you can trust. Whether you're expecting, TTC, or just trying to stay informed, this episode helps you make empowered choices- with clarity and calm.

References:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/09/fact-evidence-suggests-link-between-acetaminophen-autism/

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/ss/ss7402a1.htm?s_cid=ss7402a1_w



https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-

advisory/articles/2025/09/acetaminophen-use-in-pregnancy-and-neurodevelopmental-outcomes

Studies:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2817406?fbclid=IwY2xjawM_pVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnWjJZZ0hMM1JtZEZTbUhyAR5VZwvrkbEtF3B10i6nn4fkdjy35FXCatZssr6o1-YYf96hQmU0D967qmJZEg_aem_ik9OMU65yb45QQo1Ipe67Q

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/using-acetaminophen-during-pregnancy-may-increase-childrens-autism-and-adhd-risk/