Healthful with Norah O'Donnell

Interviews with doctors and scientists on reproductive health, menopause AI summary

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Healthful is the podcast that puts women’s health first. Norah brings you the doctors, the scientists, and the innovators who are at the forefront on reproductive health, menopause, cancer, and more. Forget miracle cures, vague advice, and fear-mongering and get real information you can actually use. And yes, Norah will divulge her own wellness secrets (blueberries and Botox among them). New episodes available every Wednesday. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Why Women Get More Migraines

2026-11-11 · 36 min · Season 1, episode 18

Migraines disproportionately impact women. Why? Dr. Jessica Ailani is director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center and joins Norah to discuss the role of hormones, specifically estrogen. She tells us the…
Botox, Anti-aging, and Salmon Sperm Facials - What Works?

2026-11-04 · 43 min · Season 1, episode 17

In the final part of our conversation with Norah’s dermatologist, we are focusing on cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Elizabeth Hale breaks down anti-aging treatments, injectables like Botox, and the latest beauty trends. Is…
Do's and Don'ts for Preventing and Reversing Skin Damage

2026-10-28 · 37 min · Season 1, episode 16

Norah’s dermatologist is back! This week Dr. Elizabeth Hale discusses the skincare routine that can not only keep your skin healthy but may also improve wrinkles and reduce skin damage. The two discuss the use of…
What You Can Learn From My Skin Cancer

2026-10-21 · 33 min · Season 1, episode 15

Ten years ago, Norah was diagnosed with melanoma. It was a wakeup call that changed her relationship with the sun and made her want to shine a light on the importance of early skin cancer detection. On this week's…
The Future of Detecting Breast Cancer

2026-10-14 · 47 min · Season 1, episode 14

Early detection of breast cancer leads to a 99% survival rate - and the U.S. has made incredible progress in bringing down breast cancer mortality since the 1990s because of early detection and screening guidelines. But…
Breast Cancer: The Rise in Younger Women

2026-10-07 · 44 min · Season 1, episode 13

Rates of breast cancer are rising in young women. Why? Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky joins Healthful to explain the possible lifestyle factors and environmental exposures. She discusses what we can do to lower our risks. Plus…
We’re Going Backwards: The $20 Billion Plan to Close the Gender Healthcare Gap

2026-09-30 · 30 min · Season 1, episode 12

The world of women’s health is underfunded, under-discussed, and under-researched. Less than 10% of the funding at the National Institutes of Health - primarily funded by taxpayer dollars - goes towards women’s health…
Bone Loss: A Silent Disease

2026-09-23 · 1 hr 16 min · Season 1, episode 11

About half of women over the age of 50 experience bone density loss, but most don’t even know they have a problem. That’s why Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein calls it a “silent disease.” Dr. Wittstein has been at the forefront of…
Healthful LIVE with Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman

2026-09-16 · 32 min · Season 1, episode 10

Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman joins Norah for a vulnerable discussion about giving yourself grace and why she no longer feels guilty for resting her body when she needs to. Raisman has become an outspoken voice on…
The Blood Donation Blind Spot

2026-09-09 · 39 min · Season 1, episode 9

Women may be disproportionately affected by blood shortages and are more likely than men to need a blood transfusion than men! That’s why we’re talking about this summer’s blood supply crisis on this week’s episode of…

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Oldest episode in feed: 07/2026
Typical length: 50 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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