The Great Girlfriends Show, hosted by Sybil Amuti, is a podcast conversation series created to serve up conversations that matter to women, ranging in topics from building an amazing love life or a thriving business to leading a healthy life. Together with HealthyWomen, The Great Girlfriends Show brings healthcare professionals and women together to connect about their health. Now more than ever, we know how important it is to take care of our health and how impactful it is to share our health journeys.
Listen to our podcasts for authentic conversations that can push every woman to the next level.
Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke
Dr. Janiene Luke dives deep into an important conversation about melanoma, a type of skin cancer that affects thousands of people each year.
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Lung Cancer
Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D., discusses what women need to know about protecting themselves from lung cancer and environmental exposures
Understanding HIV - Let's Get to Know the Facts
Ada Stewart, M.D., FAAFP, discusses the rising rates of HIV among Black women and the advances in prevention and treatment methods
Migraine or Headache? Understanding the Difference
We partnered with The Great Girlfriends show to answer some of the most popular questions about the difference between headache and migraine.
Dispelling Myths About HPV and Cervical Cancer
The Great Girlfriends Show partnered with HealthyWomen with support from Merck to debunk the myths and confusion surrounding HPV and cervical cancer. The episode dives into the basics of HPV and cervical cancer, their interwoven connection, common myths and the importance of vaccines and screening. Listen as guests, Dr. Pierce and Tamika Felder, share their insights as advocates in the field.
Clinical Trials 101
The Great Girlfriends Show partnered with HealthyWomen with support from AstraZeneca to demystify clinical trials, recognize the historical trauma behind them and bring more education and conversation around educating women and caregivers about the benefits of clinical trials and how they help. This podcast is especially important for women who are immunocompromised, which includes things like having lupus, diabetes, asthma, cancer or being a transplant patient. Have a loved one who’s immunocompromised? Share this with them!
Choosing Contraceptives with Dr. Allison-Ottey
We’ve got a question for you: when was the last time you discussed contraceptives with your doctor? How about the last time you discussed it with your great girlfriends?
Know Your Baseline, Know Your Numbers- Keys to Staying Heart Healthy For Every Woman
Dr. Goldberg gives all the information we need to walk into a physician’s office informed and equipped to ask the right questions. She shares all of the numbers and the needs for every woman.
The Vaccines You Need to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
Dr. Alisha Reed and Dr. Christina Cwynar give practical medical insights to help make wise decisions around vaccinations.
Ways to Help Support a Loved One with Cancer
Dr. Roshani Patel and breast cancer survivor Christine Corrigan are here to provide their personal insights on how to support a loved one who’s been diagnosed with cancer.
Endometrial Cancer: Helping Women of Color Know their Risks
Did you know that endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs? Did you know that black women are more likely to die from it? Dr. Shawana Moore and cancer patient Stacey Powell dive into endometrial cancer and the risks for black women.
How Do You Feel About Vaccinations?
Why is vaccination important? And, how do you know if it’s the right choice for you? Dr. Ada Stewart a family physician with Cooperative Health in Columbia, South Carolina, and Janaé Willis-Beard wife, mom of five, Dallas-based and purpose-driven entrepreneur, educator, and community advocate discuss these questions.
Real Women Real Stories: Breast Cancer Awareness with Cherrod Pate, Kristen Zarfos and Missy Peters
Sybil Amuti gathered three women who are allies in the fight against breast cancer, to share their real stories about how this disease has shaped their advocacy.
Reclaim Your Wellness with Dr. Fatima Stanford
What are your thoughts regarding obesity? Did you know that obesity is a multi-factor disease? Dr. Fatima Stanford discusses obesity as a chronic disease.
Against the Odds with Tiffany Kinkead
36 year old wife, former pediatric nurse, now a stay at home mom of two girls, Tiffany Kinkead shares her thriving journey of metastatic breast cancer.
Cervical Health with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, member of the HealthyWomen Women's Health Advisory Council, was interviewed by host Sybil Amuti, discussing cervical cancer screening, the importance of cervical cancer awareness, and the differences between Pap tests and cervical screenings.
Inside the C-Suite with Beth Battaglino
HealthyWomen CEO Beth Battaglino, RN-C, discussed her career in women's health, how HealthyWomen has played a role in advancing women's healthcare, and how to age well and live your healthiest life, especially during the pandemic.
Dispelling Myths About Breast Cancer with Dr. Sabrina Sahni
HealthyWomen Women's Health Advisory Council member Dr. Sabrina Sahni spoke with host of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, Sybil Amuti, about all things related to breast health and breast cancer. This included the discussion of the 4 types of breast cancer, risks and myths and preventative tips.
Love Your Vagina with Dr. Jessica Shepherd
Women's Health Advisory Council member Dr. Jessica Shepherd was interviewed for a recent segment on the Great Girlfriends podcast, discussing both breast health and vaginal health. Dr. Shepherd and host Sybil Amuti shared tips for a healthy sex life, as well as what pre-menopausal women should be aware of when it comes to healthy breasts.
You vs. Migraine – What You Need to Know to Win with Dr. Rashmi Singh
Listen in to an essential conversation with Dr. Rashmi B. Halker Singh, M.D., neurologist and assistant professor of neurology at the Mayo Clinic about headache disorders and why you should take your headaches and other migraine symptoms more seriously.
What Your Breasts Want You To Know With Dr. Mary Jane Minkin
HealthyWomen Women's Health Advisory Council member Dr. Mary Jane Minkin was interviewed for the Great Girlfriends Podcast, discussing all matters of breast health. Host Sybil Amuti and Dr. Minkin spoke about everything from what women need to know to support optimal breast health, to how women can introduce breast health into conversations with friends, to what have been some of the most powerful tools Dr. Minkin has learned about breast health as a medical professional.
Conquering Cholesterol with Nurse Barb
HealthyWomen, along with Esperion Therapeutics, is proud to have had Nurse Barb on the podcast, Great Girlfriends, discussing all things cholesterol. HealthyWomen Women's Health Advisory Council member Nurse Barb and host Sybil Clark shared how to keep cholesterol levels regulated and live a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Elizabeth Ofili on Healthy Cholesterol
Dr. Elizabeth Ofili to discuss healthy cholesterol and why we should pay more attention to the numbers!
Dr. Lisa Larkin on Breast Health
Dr. Lisa Larkin, founder of Ms. Medicine, and member of HealthyWomen's Women's Health Advisory Council, sat down with The Great Girlfriends podcast to discuss breast health. Dr. Larkin shares her own story about navigating her breast health, tips for advocating for optimal care, and the support women need in their breast health journey.
