Episode 176: Marching into Menopause

Join us for an exciting event dedicated to all the amazing ladies out there who are marching into menopause! This in-person gathering will take place at the Thomas More University Saints Center, located on Thomas More Parkway in Crestview Kentucky, USA. Get ready to connect with other women who are going through the same phase of life, share experiences, and learn valuable tips and tricks to navigate this new chapter with confidence and grace. Our expert speakers will cover a range of topics, including managing symptoms, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and embracing the changes that come with menopause. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain knowledge, make new friends, and have a great time! Mark your calendars and join us at the Thomas More University Saints Center for the Marching into Menopause event. We can't wait to see you there! Space is limited- Sign-up today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marching-into-menopause-tickets-775793779077 More about our esteemed panelists: Marina Branch - DPT Marina holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and has almost 30 years of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular interest in pelvic floor function. In her free time, she is learning to live as a semi-empty nester as well as enjoying time in Hilton Head. Kristen Kreinest APRN Urogynecology Kristen Kreinest is a Urogynecology Nurse Practitioner that focuses on advanced women's health across the reproductive life span. She is from Northern Kentucky and enjoys outdoor adventures with her family - camping and boating! Linda Hermiller, MD Dr. Linda Hermiller is Board Certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism and has practiced in Northern Kentucky since 2005. She is also certified in Obesity Medicine. She cares for patients with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and a myriad of other endocrine conditions. Outside of the office, she loves to spend time with her husband and daughter, socialize with friends, and travel. Jackie Sweeney, MD Dr Jackie Sweeney is a breast imaging radiologist and the imaging director of the Breast Center at St. Elizabeth healthcare. She has been in practice for 32 years. She is married to John White and have two grown daughters, one in medical school and the eldest is an architect/urban planner. John White, MD Dr John E. White has been practicing OB/GYN in greater Cincinnati for 35year. For the past two years he has worked for HerMD. as a gynecologist with a focus on menopausal and sexual health. He is married to Jackie Sweeney and they have two grown daughters in New York City and Philadelphia. Amy Fathman- APRN Amy Fathman is a Family Nurse Practitioner in the department of Natural Restorative Reproductive Health at St. Elizabeth Physicians and Associate Professor of Clinical at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. In her spare time, she loves reading, Pure Barre, golf, pickle ball, and hanging out with her husband of 30 years and their family of 4 children, including soon to be daughter-in-law, and goldendoodle pup, Juno. Meredith Donnelly, MD Dr. Meredith Donnelly is a board-certified gynecologist and a native of Northern Kentucky. She has been in practice in NKY since 2008. She completed her residency in 2008 at Good Samaritan hospital in Cincinnati. She enjoys spending time with her two children and family in her spare time. She is passionate about advocating for women to transition well through menopause to remain healthy and having some fun! Stacey Bishop Yeatman, MD Dr. Bishop Yeatman is a board-certified Doctor of General Medicine at St. Elizabeth. Susan Oakley MD FACOG FPMRS Dr Oakley is a double-board certified pelvic reconstructive surgeon who has an interest in the effects of childbirth and menopause on the pelvic floor. She is a Carolina girl living in a Kentucky world. Susan spends her free time with her husband of 10 years and 2 daughters. She volunteers with medical missions abroad as well. Emma Schmidt, PhD Dr. Emma Schmidt is the owner of Hey Emma, a sex therapy, relationship therapy and sex education practice with four locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana including a partnership in Nepal, working to increase intimacy and decrease shame. With 45,000 client sessions delivered and a sexual therapy certification school, she is passionate about making sexual healthcare accessible to everyone. Dr. Schmidt holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, is a licensed professional clinical counselor, supervisor, and an AASECT certified sex therapist, supervisor. Thank you, ladies, for listening. Always feel free to ask Dr. Oakley any women’s health questions at any time. Please send in your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics at [e-mail]