3 Jul 2026 05:00
Ep. 226: Improving Women's Health as a Patient, with Dr. Anita Showalter
There's a problem in women's healthcare today, but what can we do about it as women? It can feel disheartening and frustrating to see the gaslighting and 10-minute appointments and feel like there's nothing you can do. But patients have the power to encourage progress. In today's episode, Caitlin talks with medical school professor, Dr. Anita Showalter, about:
- why the standards for women's healthcare feel so low
- what every day women can to do raise the bar
- the importance of setting your physician up for success
- how we can get access to health and wellness resources even outside of the doctor's office
If you're feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck by the status quo of reproductive healthcare, this encouraging episode is for you.
GUEST BIO: Anita Showalter, DO, MA, FACOOG (D) serves Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine as Chair of Specialty Medicine and Division Chief of OBGYN. She applies whole person philosophy to patient care by focusing on nutrition and lifestyle and using hands-on Osteopathic Manipulation to reduce pain and speed healing. She is dedicated to train the next generation of physicians to look for root causes of disease and not only focus on symptoms.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
SHOW NOTES:
Caitlin's book, Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide to Reproductive Health, Fertility and Wholeness, is now available! https://www.wovenfertility.com/woven-well-book
Ep. 130: Convincing your OBGYN to use Fertility Awareness Methods, with Dr. Marguerite Duane
Ep. 36: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Asking Good Questions
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