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Brave & Curious with Dr Lora Shahine

by Dr. Lora Shahine

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Ep 183 Is Infertility Killing Your Sex Life? Get Intimacy Back with Dr. Nichole McNichols

October 20, 2026 · 55 min

Has trying to conceive turned sex from something fun and spontaneous into another task on your fertility checklist? Are ovulation tracking, timed intercourse, and fertility treatments putting a strain on your relationship? How can you…
Ep 182 Are Your Hormones Giving You ADHD with Dr. Jolene Brighten

October 6, 2026 · 54 min

Have you suddenly found it harder to focus, stay organized, or remember why you walked into a room? Can hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle or perimenopause make ADHD symptoms worse? And how can you tell the difference between…
Ep 181 Preeclampsia and Your Heart: Why Pregnancy Predicts Your Future Cardiac Health

September 22, 2026 · 14 min

Can preeclampsia affect your health long after pregnancy ends? Does high blood pressure during pregnancy increase your future risk of heart disease or stroke? And what can you do now to protect your cardiovascular health? In this episode…
Ep 180 Do Fertility Medications Cause Cancer? What the Research Actually Says

September 8, 2026 · 16 min

Do fertility medications increase the risk of breast cancer? Could IVF raise the chances of ovarian or uterine cancer later in life? And how can you separate scientific fertility research from fear-provoking headlines? In this episode of…
Ep 179 How to Prepare for Your First Fertility Doctor Appointment: What to Ask & What to Expect

August 25, 2026 · 25 min

How can you make the most out of your first fertility visit? What should you bring? What should you be prepared to talk about? And what questions can help you leave the consultation feeling informed, prepared, and confident about your next…

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Ep 178 PCOS Got a New Name: PMOS with Dr. Allison Rodgers

August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

Why is PCOS being renamed? And what does the new name PMOS mean? Could irregular periods, acne, hair growth, hair loss, or insulin resistance be signs of a larger whole-body condition? And does a PCOS or PMOS diagnosis mean you will need…
Ep 177 Too Old to Conceive? When is it Too Late?

July 28, 2026 · 14 min

Can you be too old to conceive? What does it really mean when celebrities have babies over 50? And when fertility treatments like IVF, donor eggs, frozen eggs, and embryo transfer make pregnancy possible after menopause, how do we decide…
Ep 176 Acupuncture and IVF Success with Hannah Pearn

July 14, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

Can acupuncture really support IVF success? When should you start fertility acupuncture if you're trying to conceive? And how do you know whether an acupuncturist is truly trained in fertility care, or just really confident with a sign on…
Ep175 IUDs and Your Fertility with Dr. Said Daneshmand

June 30, 2026 · 38 min

Can a hormonal IUD affect your fertility later? If you used a progestin IUD, should you take it out months before trying to conceive? And how do patients make sense of fertility advice when even doctors are debating the evidence in real…
Ep 174 Menopause Symptoms and Hormone Therapy with the OvaryActive Doctors

June 16, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Could your sleepless nights, mood swings, joint pain, or "I just don't feel like myself" feelings be connected to perimenopause? Do you really need hormone testing to know what is happening? And is menopause hormone therapy actually as…
Ep 173 Ovarian Rejuvenation: The Race to Extend Fertility with Roohi Jeelani, MD

June 2, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

What if the "final frontier" of fertility care is not IVF technology, but the aging ovary itself? Can science help improve egg quality, mitochondrial function, and reproductive lifespan? And how do patients sort through what is proven…
Ep172 Unexplained Infertility: Finally Explained

May 19, 2026 · 33 min

Have you been told your fertility tests are normal, but pregnancy still isn't happening? What does unexplained infertility actually mean when it clearly feels like something is going on? And how do age, egg quality, sperm function…

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About the show

Fertility, reproductive health, and wellness are deeply personal—and sometimes, deeply challenging. Brave & Curious is a space for open, honest conversations about the science, emotions, and decisions that shape our reproductive journeys. Hosted by Dr. Lora Shahine, a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, author, and advocate, this podcast blends evidence-based medicine with empathy and curiosity. Whether you're navigating infertility, exploring reproductive health, or simply seeking knowledge, this show will equip you with insights, expert interviews, and real stories to support your journey. New episodes drop weekly—subscribe and join the conversation. Until next time, stay brave and curious.