Not So Private Parts
von Valerie Elser & Denise Poulos
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Vaginas, Bacteria & Balance
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Not So Private Parts is a mother-daughter podcast breaking the silence around women’s reproductive health — from first periods to menopause, painful sex to birth control myths, and everything in between. Join Valerie Elser, the curious daughter, and Dr. Denise Poulos, a practicing gynecologist, for candid, compassionate conversations about the questions women aren’t always taught to ask — and the answers everyone deserves to hear.
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- Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Vaginas, Bacteria & Balance · 41 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 14Recurrent BV? Yeah, same. In this episode, host Valerie Elser gets real about her year-long battle with bacterial vaginosis and she’s not alone. Joined by her mum (and…
- A Chat About Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder · 59 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 13In this eye-opening episode, cohost Eleny Bunn shares her personal journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), offering candid insights into her diagnosis and what’s…
- Boys Ask, Gyno Answers · 59 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 12What happens when you give guys the mic and let them ask anything they've ever wondered about vaginas, periods, sex, and more? In this candid, no-holds-barred episode…
- Motherhood & Mental Health: A Chat about Postpartum Depression · 48 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 11In this episode, Val and cohost Kristina Rosengren are joined by reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sindhu Vangala for an open and compassionate conversation about postpartum…
- Hemorrhoids are a Pain in the Butt · 50 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 10In this episode, the girl and her gyno-mom are discussing something that might be a bit more uncomfortable than most topics but is incredibly important: Hemorrhoids. They’ll…
- Leaks to Relief: Medical Solutions to Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Denise Poulos · 51 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 9In the second part of our series on urinary incontinence, we explore the medical options available to improve its impact on daily life. From behavioral changes and medications to…
- A Crash Course on Female Reproductive Hormones · 1 Std. 5 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 8A Crash Course on Female Reproductive Hormones Estrogen, Androgens, Testosterone, Oh My! Do you feel a bit jipped when you look back at your middle school introduction into…
- Understanding Urinary Incontinence with Dr. Denise Poulos (Part 1) · 33 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 7Val sits down with Dr. Poulos to tackle the often-overlooked topic of incontinence. Together, they explore what incontinence is, breaking down the difference between urge and…
- Beyond the Surgery: A Candid Talk About Hysterectomies with Melanie Verwoerd · 49 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 6Val is honored to have the opportunity to sit down with Melanie Verwoerd, an author, podcaster, and advocate for supporting women and the medical community to better understand…
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Kendra Erven · 1 Std. 13 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 5The Pelvic Floor plays an important role in our bodies. It's an incredible collection of muscles & ligaments that support our bladder, uterus, & rectum. It plays a role in sexual…
- Science Behind the Menstrual Cycle with Kavi Rajendran · 57 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 4Maybe you had a brief lesson on the menstrual cycle in middle school or high school. But how much do you actually remember? In this episode, Val is joined by the incredible…
- Trauma Informed Care with Dr. Traci Kurtzer · 1 Std. 10 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 3In this episode, the girl and her gyno-mom meet up with Dr. Traci Kurtzer. Dr. Kurtzer is an amazing physician and community advocate. She works at Northwestern in the Center of…
- Understanding Endometriosis with Amy Corfeli · 1 Std. 5 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 2It's estimated that 180 million people worldwide are affected by Endometriosis, yet on average, there is an 8 year gap between people presenting with symptoms and being…
- Tickly, Phantom, Burning Pee a UTI chat with Dr. Abby Drucker · 53 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 1Have you ever rushed to the bathroom with the urge to pee only to find that there's only a few measly trickles? or have you sat down on the toilet to find that your pee is…
- Season 2 Teaser: The Girl and her Gyno-mom are back! · 5 Min. · Staffel 2 Folge 1The girl and her gyno-mom are back for a second Season. Join Dr. Denise Poulos, a gynecologist based in the Chicagoland area, and her daughter Val, as they continue the…
- Season 1 Wrap Up · 39 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 11The girl and her gyno-mom have finished up Season 1 of Not So Private Parts. WoooHooo! Dr. Poulos and her daughter, Val, are thrilled at the opportunity to get their women’s…
- Infertility Basics with Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh · 1 Std. 3 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 10Val and her gyno-mom (Dr. Denise Poulos) are joined again by the brilliant reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh. The ladies discuss: What makes couples…
- Menopause Management · 57 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 9In our previous Menopause episode, we dove down into the depths of menopausal symptoms, touching on hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, etc. Luckily, in today’s episode we…
- Fertility Conversation with Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh · 47 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 8Val is joined by Dr. Victoria Snegovskikh, a reproductive endocrinologist & infertility specialist based in Chicago, who has been working in the space for over 20 years…
- Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, No Libido…Oh My! · 45 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 7Pause…..and let’s have a chat about Menopause. Did you know that ⅓ of a woman's life is postmenopausal. Yet sometimes it feels like any learnings or conversations about this…







