Fertility Explained: What Everyone Deserves to Know with Dr. Lora Shahine
Picture this: You're 28, recently married, and everyone keeps asking, "when are you having kids?" You realize you know more about your car's maintenance schedule than your own reproductive system. When should you start trying? What warning signs matter? What's actually normal? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Lora Shahine (@drlorashahine) to give you the fertility knowledge you should have learned years ago.
Dr. Shahine is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN who reaches millions monthly with evidence-based fertility content. She breaks down when to seek fertility testing, what lifestyle changes actually matter, and how to navigate the financial maze of fertility care. Perfect for anyone planning ahead or already on their fertility journey.
Key Takeaways:
Essential fertility knowledge schools never taught you
Which lifestyle factors impact fertility (and which don't)
How age affects fertility: separating truth from fear-mongering
When to consider fertility testing and what it reveals
Navigating fertility care without insurance coverage
The truth about egg freezing and who should consider it
What to know about IVF before starting treatment
Understanding miscarriage and breaking the silence around pregnancy loss
How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system
Resources Mentioned:
Resolve.org
Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care
Connect with Dr. Lora Shahine:
Dr. Shahine's Website
Brave & Curious Podcast
Instagram
YouTube
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Breast Cancer 101: How to Help a Friend & Protect Yourself with Dr. Robyn Roth
You're in your thirties, feel a lump in the shower, and call your doctor. They say you're "too young for breast cancer" and suggest waiting months to see if it goes away. Should you push back? Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Robyn Roth (@theboobiedocs) to help you advocate for your breast health.
Dr. Roth is a board-certified radiologist who reads mammograms all day and breaks down when to start mammograms, what breast cancer risk factors matter, and how to handle being dismissed by healthcare providers. Perfect for anyone putting off mammograms or ignoring breast health concerns.
Key Takeaways:
What breast cancer is and biggest risk factors to know about
When women should start getting mammograms and how often
What it feels like to find a lump and what to look for
How to advocate for yourself when feeling dismissed by doctors
Top 5 most harmful breast cancer myths busted
How to support someone going through breast cancer
Resources Mentioned:
Tyrer-Cuzick Calculator: https://magview.com/ibis-risk-calculator/
The Chrysalis Initiative: https://thechrysalisinitiative.org/
Tell us what you think about this episode!
Connect with Dr. Robyn Roth:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theboobiedocs?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theboobiedocs/
Podcast - "The Girlfriend's Guide to Breast Cancer"
Stay Connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/
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Food, Fitness, and Medicine: Myths vs Reality with Dr. Tommy
You want to get healthier, but every time you look something up, you're hit with conflicting advice. One influencer swears by intermittent fasting, another says it's all about protein, and your neighbor insists you just need to "eat less and move more." Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Tommy Martin to cut through all the wellness industry noise.
Dr. Tommy is a board-certified physician, Ironman athlete, and content creator with over 2.5 million followers. He breaks down what healthy eating looks like, which exercises matter most, and how to spot the difference between real advice and clever marketing. Plus, he shares the inspiring story of Ethan, a young man whose weight loss journey touched his heart so much that he helped him buy a truck.
Key Takeaways:
How to cut through conflicting health advice and focus on what matters
What healthy eating looks like without extreme restrictions
The basic types of exercise everyone should include weekly
How to be consistent without falling into all-or-nothing thinking
Red flags to watch for when following fitness influencers
Realistic timelines for health changes and what "non-scale victories" mean
Resources Mentioned:
Noogs: noogon.com/pages/drtommy
Tell us what you think about this episode!
Connect with Dr. Tommy
Instagram - @dr.tommymartin
TikTok @dr.tommymartin
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Website - https://doctorbayo.com/
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/
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Is Genetic Testing Right For You? with Dena Goldberg
Show Notes:Your cousin just tested positive for the BRCA gene, your aunt keeps talking about cancer running in the family, and now you're wondering: what does this mean for me? Dr. Bayo sits down with genetic counselor Dena Goldberg to help you make sense of it all.
Dena breaks down when those 23andMe results matter, how to bring up genetic testing with your doctor without sounding crazy, and what to do when family health stories start keeping you up at night. She's been through fertility struggles and chronic illness herself, so she gets the real emotions behind these conversations.
Key Takeaways:● What genetic counseling is (and why it's different from just getting tested)● How to talk to your doctor about genetic testing without feeling awkward● When you need more than a consumer DNA test● Dealing with the "what if" anxiety around genetic testing● Whether insurance covers genetic counseling
Resources Mentioned:
https://malibugenetics.com/becomeapatient
https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org/
Tell us what you think about this episode!
Connect with Dena Goldberg:Instagram - @dena.dnaTikTok - @denadna
Stay connected with Dr. Bayo!
Website - https://doctorbayo.com/
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbcw/
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7 Secrets to a Better Doctor’s Appointment with Dr. Bayo
Ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard or dismissed? You’re not alone—and you deserve better.
In this solo episode, Dr. Bayo, a family medicine physician and national health equity advocate, shares 7 powerful tips to help you build trust with your doctor, advocate for yourself, and feel confident during every visit. From red flags to look out for to strategies for being taken seriously, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.
Whether you’ve had frustrating healthcare experiences or just want to make the most of your next visit, these insights will change the way you show up in the exam room.
🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to prepare effectively for appointments • Why power dynamics in healthcare matter—and how to navigate them • What respectful communication looks like (and what it doesn’t) • Red flags that may signal a poor provider fit • How to speak up without being labeled "difficult" • When it’s time to switch doctors—and how to do it with confidence
💡 About Dr. Bayo Dr. Bayo is a family medicine physician, TED speaker, and national voice for patient advocacy and equitable care. She’s on a mission to make sure everyone—especially women and marginalized patients—feels empowered in their health journey.
🌐 Connect with Dr. Bayo Website: https://doctorbayo.com Instagram: @doctor.bayo TikTok: @doctor.bayo LinkedIn: Dr. Bayo
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Here's the thing - real healthcare advocacy happens beyond clinical walls. It's about understanding our bodies, knowing our resources, and helping each other navigate the healthcare system.
The Beyond Clinical Walls Podcast guides you to becoming your best advocate. Created and hosted by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS (known to listeners as Dr. Bayo), this show empowers you with the knowledge to understand your body and navigate a complex healthcare system so you can advocate for the care you deserve.
Dr. Bayo combines her extensive medical expertise with real-world insights. As Medical Director for Saint Mary's Urgent Cares and for the Washoe County Sexual Assault Response Team, she brings a unique perspective on healthcare and patient advocacy.
Dr. Bayo is a nationally recognized health advocate, a national speaker with a TEDx Talk called "Do No Harm" with over 2 million views, a national news contributor, and brings years of experience as a practicing physician to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and practical healthcare navigation.
In each episode, Dr. Bayo speaks with guests who are passionate advocates of health-related topics to help you learn from the best. Together, they provide insights and strategies that empower you to take control of your healthcare journey.
Connect with Dr. Bayo on Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, and YouTube, or learn more at https://doctorbayo.com.