Beyond The Paper Gown Podcast

Beyond The Paper Gown Podcast

Candid. Credible. Curated. Listen in to learn how Beyond the Paper Gown, your women's health podcast, hosted by Mitzi Krockover, MD can inspire, empower, and inform women with the latest information about their health and healthcare choices. Join us in each episode to take a look beyond the health care system with doctors, scientists, clinicians, and policymakers.

Women’s Health Advocates: Congressional Briefing on Menopause
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastNovember 03, 202500:59:10

Women’s Health Advocates: Congressional Briefing on Menopause

Menopause isn’t a niche issue—it’s a national one. In this special Beyond the Paper Gown episode, Beyond the Paper Gown brings you a recent congressional briefing, moderated by Dr. Mitzi Krockover, and featuring lawmakers and experts, Rep. Julia Brownley, Asm. Linda Rosenthal, Dr. Jayne Morgan, Jannine Versi, and Claire Gill to unpack the real health risks, the economic and workplace impact, and t...

From the Court to the C-Suite: Mental Fitness Secrets for High-Achieving Women
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastAugust 26, 202500:34:49

From the Court to the C-Suite: Mental Fitness Secrets for High-Achieving Women

What does it take to truly perform at your best—on the court, in the boardroom, or in everyday life? In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Mitzi Krockover, MD sits down with Brook Choulet, M.D., The Performance Psychiatrist®, founder and CEO of Choulet Performance Psychiatry®, President of the Maricopa County Medical Society Foundation, and President of the American Board of Sports and Perform...

Virtual Reality Therapy: A New Hope for Chronic Pain and Women’s Health
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastAugust 19, 202500:48:08

Virtual Reality Therapy: A New Hope for Chronic Pain and Women’s Health

What if your doctor prescribed a virtual reality headset instead of pain medication? In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Mitzi Krockover, MD speaks with Mary Catherine George, PhD, Health Psychologist and Clinical Research Program Director in the Neurology Department at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and founder of Comfort Wave VR. Drawing from her unique path—from opera singer to HIV resea...

Unlocking the Power of the Vaginal Microbiome for Better Health
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastJuly 31, 202500:32:41

Unlocking the Power of the Vaginal Microbiome for Better Health

Vaginal health is more than just an intimate concern, it’s a cornerstone of overall wellness. In this episode, Dr. Mitzi Krockover talks with Wendy Strgar, Founder & CIO of Good Clean Love, Founder and CEO of Vaginal Biome Science and Womankind Care, about the often‑overlooked vaginal microbiome and why it matters at every stage of a woman’s life. From postpartum changes to menopause, chronic infe...

Uncovering the Silent Link: Oral Health’s Hidden Impact on Women
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastJuly 17, 202500:43:45

Uncovering the Silent Link: Oral Health’s Hidden Impact on Women

How does oral health impact your entire body, especially for women? Dr. Maria Ryan, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Colgate Palmolive, joins Beyond the Paper Gown host, Dr. Mitzi Krockover, to explain the powerful connections between gum disease, chronic inflammation, pregnancy outcomes, menopause, diabetes, and heart health. Learn why brushing, flossing, and regular checkup...

How Technology Is Transforming Mental Health Care in 2025
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastJune 23, 202500:36:59

How Technology Is Transforming Mental Health Care in 2025

Discover how technology is transforming mental health care with Dr. Sarah Adler, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford and CEO of Wave. Dr. Adler shares how Wave uses predictive analytics and a transdiagnostic model to deliver personalized, evidence-based care, making therapy more accessible and effective. We also explore mental health patterns across women’s life stages—from adol...

Optimal Aging: What You Need to Know at Every Stage
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastApril 24, 202500:56:22

Optimal Aging: What You Need to Know at Every Stage

Dr. Maria Carney, Chief of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at Northwell Health and co-author of The Aging Revolution, joins us to discuss how we can live not just longer, but better. We explore the distinctions between geriatric, palliative, and hospice care, and why end-of-life planning is a form of empowerment. Dr. Carney offers practical advice for family caregivers, sheds light on Medicare, ...

Lessons from Africa: A Tech Founder's Innovative Solutions for Women's Health
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastMarch 29, 202500:28:06

Lessons from Africa: A Tech Founder's Innovative Solutions for Women's Health

In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover sits down with Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, MPH, founder and CEO of Healthtracker, to explore how technology is addressing critical gaps in women’s health, particularly in Africa. Ifeoluwa discusses innovative solutions like the self-sampling “Lemon” STI test, Lola, an AI-driven menstrual health support via What’s App, and the creation of a n...

Closing Gaps in Women’s Health: Dr. Mitzi Krockover on Innovation, Advocacy, and Research | An Episode from Girl to Great
Beyond The Paper Gown PodcastMarch 15, 202500:24:46

Closing Gaps in Women’s Health: Dr. Mitzi Krockover on Innovation, Advocacy, and Research | An Episode from Girl to Great

Curiosity can spark groundbreaking change—especially in women's health. In this special episode, we’re sharing an inspiring conversation from the Girl to Great podcast, where host Alana Kendall—a high school student passionate about empowering young women to lead in healthcare, policy, and health economics—interviews Dr. Mitzi Krockover, host of Beyond the Paper Gown. From leading the first UCLA W...