Beyond The Paper Gown Podcast

In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover engages in a vital conversation with Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer of the University of Tennessee system. Dr. Gold shares insights from her new book, "How Do You Feel?" and discusses the pervasive issue of burnout among healthcare workers, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance ...

In this episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown," Dr. Mitzi Krockover hosts a compelling conversation with two esteemed guests: Dr. Barbara Rhoden, Chief Marketing Officer in Residence, Hirsch Leatherwood and an experienced healthcare leader with over 15 years in the industry, along with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist and Founder & CEO, Re...

In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover ventures into the world of women's health tech with Theresa Neil, Founder & CEO of Guidea, an award-winning UX design consultancy specializing in healthcare. Theresa, also recognized by Business Insider as a top designer in technology, shares insights on product design, innovation, and the unique challenges in creating technology specif...

In this episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown," Dr. Mitzi Krockover discusses a new fertility innovation with guest Tess Cosad, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Béa Fertility, dedicated to making fertility treatments more accessible and equitable. Tess, a passionate advocate for fairness in the fertility industry, has reimagined intracervical insemination (ICI), transforming it into a modern, cost-ef...

Join Dr. Mitzi Krockover on this engaging episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown" as we meet Aliza Sokolow, a talented chef, food stylist, photographer, and author of the children's book "This Is What I Eat." Aliza shares her journey from her architectural background to her passion for making fruits and vegetables fun and appealing for both kids and adults. She discusses her work with Jamie Oliver’s Fo...

Join us on this compelling episode of "Beyond the Paper Gown" with host Dr. Mitzi Krockover, as we welcome the trailblazing Dr. Jayne Morgan, a distinguished cardiologist and Executive Director of Health and Community Education at Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Morgan, leveraging her profound experience as a Black female physician, explores the systemic issues affecting women's healthcare, particularly ...

In this important episode, host Dr. Mitzi Krockover is joined by Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a leader in preventive cardiology and a strong supporter of women's heart health. They discuss the often overlooked issue of heart disease in women, which is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. Heart disease claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined, yet it remains underestim...

In this engaging episode, we're joined by Stephanie Schull, PhD, the innovator behind Kegelbell, as we delve into the often overlooked subject of women's pelvic health. Dr. Schull sheds light incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and organ prolapse, which can result from pelvic floor disorders. She advocates for the importance of candid discussions, early education, and a deeper understanding of our b...

In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, host Dr. Mitzi Krockover explores the groundbreaking innovations in women's health with Amy Divaraniya, PhD, Founder & CEO, Oova. Dr. Divaraniya's journey from data science to women's health advocacy led her to create Oova, a platform empowering women with personalized data about their bodies through hormone monitoring. Oova's AI-powered tests provide valu...