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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.
Standing in the supplement aisle and wondering what actually works? In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Shikha Snigdha, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs at OLLY, who brings more than 16 years of experience in neuropharmacology, clinical research, and translating complex science into practical women’s health solutions. Together, they br...
Why does women’s health still struggle to get the attention and investment it deserves—despite affecting half the population? In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover is joined by Anna Jeter, co-founder and Chief Regulatory Officer of AOA Dx, for a conversation that challenges how we think about progress in women’s health. Anna shares the story behind her work on early detecti...
How do you turn a women’s health problem into a real, usable digital product? In this bonus mini-episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover is joined again by Josefina Ruiz, Head of Growth at Light it, for a behind-the-scenes conversation designed for founders, innovators, and anyone thinking about building in femtech or digital health. Josefina breaks down what founders often get wrong...
What makes a digital health app truly trustworthy—and who decides? In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, Dr. Mitzi Krockover speaks with Josefina Ruiz, Head of Growth at Light it, a global healthcare product agency building femtech and mental health platforms. Together, they explore what separates meaningful women’s health technology from “just another app”—from evidence-based design and patie...
How can women over 40 eat for energy, longevity, and a healthier, saner relationship with weight? On Beyond the Paper Gown, Ro Huntriss—award-winning registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at Simple—breaks down how midlife shifts like estrogen decline and insulin resistance change the way our bodies respond to food, and what we can do to feel better. Ro shares an evidence-based roadmap: ...
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...
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...
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...
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...