Ep. 65 Sex Drive, Estrogen, and the Vagina Conversation No One’s Having: The Truth About Female Aging + Hormonal Shifts

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Heidi’s Lane with Heidi Powell

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Ep. 65 Sex Drive, Estrogen, and the Vagina Conversation No One’s Having: The Truth About Female Aging + Hormonal Shifts | Dr. Radhika Sharma

Heidi’s Lane with Heidi Powell

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4 months ago

Ep. 65 Sex Drive, Estrogen, and the Vagina Conversation No One’s Having: The Truth About Female Aging + Hormonal Shifts | Dr. Radhika Sharma

I’ve never had a conversation quite like this one. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Radhika Sharma, an incredible OB-GYN, wellness coach, and host of the Double Scrub podcast, who’s become not just a guest but a true friend. We talk about everything women are too embarrassed to ask: perimenopause, hormones, vaginal health, low libido, dryness, aging, and how to feel good again. Nothing is off-limits. You’ll hear anonymous questions from real women, questions I’ve asked myself too. If you’ve ever felt confused, alone, or dismissed this conversation is for you. You’re not broken. There’s help. There’s hope.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://mysevawellness.com/

https://menopause.org/

Here are the key moments from the episode:

0:07 Why We’re Talking About This

6:47 Meet Dr. Radhika Sharma

10:33 “Welcome to Getting Old”

14:06 Hair Loss, Anxiety, and Feeling Broken

17:17 The Shame Around Periods and Menopause

23:05 The Truth About Estrogen and Dementia

30:05 The Study That Misled a Generation

38:12 Let’s Talk About Vaginas

46:23 Yes, Even Breast Cancer Survivors Can Use It

53:23 “Why Do I Smell Differently?”

59:39 Water-Based Lubes and What to Avoid

1:08:07 It’s Not Just About Function, It’s About Truth 

Connect with Heidi: 

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell 

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Connect with Dr. Radhika Sharma:

Website: https://busyobees.com/

Instagram: @busyobmama

TikTok: @busyobmama

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-sharma-994218143/

About Dr. Radhika Sharma: 

Dr. Radhika Sharma is a board-certified OB-GYN, certified wellness coach, and co-host of The Double Scrub podcast. With a passion for women’s health, hormonal balance, and burnout prevention, she combines medical expertise with lived experience to empower women through every stage of life. She’s the co-author of “Thriving After Burnout” and has been featured in Fabulous Wisconsin for her work in health and wellness. Known for her relatable, no-fluff approach, Dr. Sharma speaks openly about the realities of aging, hormones, and self-care, helping women feel seen, supported, and confident in their health journey.