Wendy Strgar is the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in organic sexual wellness and vaginal health products. In this conversation she pulls back the curtain on everything the women's health industry has been getting wrong for decades.

It starts with a statistic that stops most people in their tracks: two-thirds of women have an unhealthy vaginal microbiome, and most of them have no idea. Not because they're doing anything wrong, but because the research has been underfunded, products on the shelf are actively harmful, and the medical system hasn't given women the language to even describe what's happening in their own bodies. Wendy built Good Clean Love to fix all of that, starting with her own story of postpartum prolapse, recurring infections, and a desperate search for products that didn't send her "screaming to the bathtub."

She breaks down the science of osmolality and why most lubricants and personal care products don't actually have women's best interests in mind. She explains the pH lever, the role of lactic acid, and the biomimicry protocol behind Good Clean Love's Biomatch system, and introduces her new platform, Good Clean Clinical Care, which connects women in underserved areas with qualified OBGYNs in every state. It also compounds medicines in a bio-supportive base, which is a direct response to the lack of women's gynecological care across the United States.

This conversation however goes well beyond clinical aspects. We talk about what happens to sexual health after cancer treatment, childbirth, and menopause, about arousal versus desire, the olfactory-limbic connection that makes scent so powerful in intimacy, and why the clitoral organ system was only fully mapped for the first time in 2026. We also tackle honestly about loneliness, disconnection, shame, and why rebuilding a relationship with your own body may be one of the most important health decisions a woman can make.

If you work in pelvic health, women's health, physical therapy, or gynecology, or you're simply a woman who wants to understand her own body better, this conversation is essential listening.

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In this episode, Debrah shares her powerful journey from patient to advocate, including the surgery that changed her life, why she testified before the Washington State Senate, and how she built Wolf Women, a growing community and resource hub helping women navigate diagnosis, find qualified specialists, and communicate more effectively with their doctors.

We dig into the real gaps in endometriosis care: why so many women go undiagnosed for years, why period pain isn't the only red flag, how symptoms like bloating, histamine reactions, and nervous system dysfunction connect back to this disease, and what "whole person care" actually looks like: from excision surgery to pelvic floor therapy to EMDR.

We also talk about the role of AI and technology in centralizing patient information, the ethics of building an unbiased surgeon directory, and what needs to change in medical education to catch this disease earlier.

If you or someone you love is dealing with unexplained pelvic pain, chronic bloating, bladder or bowel issues, or has been told "it's all in your head," this conversation could change everything.

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In this episode, we're joined by Ronit Menashe, co-founder of WeNatal. Ronit has a background in functional medicine and wellness, having previously worked at Nike.

Ronit shares her personal journey through fertility challenges, including a miscarriage that led her to discover the importance of both partners' health in the fertility equation. She emphasizes the concept of "trimester zero," a crucial three-month period before conception where both partners can optimize their health through lifestyle changes and nutrition.

Our discussion covers the significance of epigenetics, the impact of male fertility on pregnancy outcomes, and the importance of education and preparation for couples looking to conceive.

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Breast cancer screening fails most often where access is constrained: limited appointments, geographic gaps, dense breast tissue, and reliance on self-exams that depend entirely on human touch. Awareness alone doesn’t close those gaps.

In this episode, Dr. Karny Ilan, co-founder and CEO of Feminai, shares how physician-led product design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and rigorous clinical trials shaped a new model for breast screening access. The conversation explores a shift in how breast health is managed—from episodic screening to continuous, individualized monitoring. Rather than relying on infrequent appointments alone, it examines tools designed to track changes over time, at home, while remaining connected to clinical decision-making.

Timestamps

• (00:11) Breast cancer risk shaped by genetics and lived exposure
• (08:37) Limits of traditional self-breast exams
• (09:09) Personal experience shaping breast health urgency
• (10:15) How at-home breast scanning detects change over time
• (12:42) Designing screening tools for dense breast tissue
• (17:03) Addressing breast size, shape, and post-surgical variation
• (18:31) Clinical trials revealing real-world usability gaps
• (20:13) Why ease of use affects screening reliability
• (29:29) Access gaps amplified by pandemic-era screening delays
• (38:09) Broad inclusion across age, risk, and body types

Guest Bio

Dr. Karny Ilan — Co-Founder and CEO, Feminai
Dr. Karny Ilan is a general surgery resident at Sheba Medical Center and the co-founder and CEO of Feminai, a breast health company developing an AI-enabled disposable wearable patch and app for at-home breast exams. With a strong family history of breast cancer, she brings clinical experience and patient-centered design to building scalable screening tools that expand access and personalization.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karny-ilan/

Key Points

• Access constraints drive missed detection: Feminai targets screening gaps caused by geography, capacity, and avoidance.
• Physician-led design builds trust: Clinical credibility accelerated adoption with providers and investors.
• Dense breast tissue is a priority use case: The technology is designed to perform well where mammography often struggles.
• Personalized baselines change detection logic: Each scan is compared against the user’s own prior data.
• Usability directly affects accuracy: Instructions, fit, and behavior shape downstream AI performance.

Deep Dives

1. At-home breast exams as infrastructure

• Designed for frequent, low-friction use
• Complements rather than replaces imaging

2. Patch and app workflow

• Risk stratification via medical questionnaire
• Bluetooth-enabled scan uploads to secure cloud
• AI analysis with physician review

3. Designing for every body

• Stretch materials accommodate size variation
• Dense tissue explicitly accounted for
• Additional sizes planned as rollout expands

4. Clinical trials beyond performance metrics

• Usability drove multiple design iterations
• Instruction format affected adherence
• Shape changes required algorithm updates

5. Personalized longitudinal tracking

• Each woman compared only to herself
• Changes flagged based on deviation, not population averages

6. Leadership and multidisciplinary teams

• Engineers exposed to clinical sites
• Patient stories shared to reinforce mission
• Stability in leadership communication protected execution

Links & References

• Breast cancer screening beyond mammography (Mayo Clinic): https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mammogram/in-depth/breast-cancer/art-20047233
• Breast cancer screening recommendations (USPSTF): https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening

In this episode, Cherie Hoeger (CEO & co-founder of Saalt) breaks down the “reusable revolution” in period care—menstrual cups, discs, and patented leak-proof underwear—and shows how a B-Corp can combine product innovation with a global mission to end period poverty. You’ll hear practical how-tos, pelvic-floor tips, and a candid look at building a fast-growing fem-tech brand while raising six kids.

Timestamps

00:00 – 01:00 | Why disposable pads can’t solve period poverty
01:00 – 04:00 | Meet Cherie & Saalt’s reusable mission
04:00 – 08:30 | From “diaper-feel” to patented thin-dry underwear
08:30 – 17:30 | Live demo: folding, inserting & removing cups vs. discs
17:30 – 21:00 | Pelvic-floor support, prolapse & bladder leaks
21:00 – 25:30 | 1 % give-back, 130 k donations in 50 countries
25:30 – 33:00 | Founder life: in-office preschool & work-life integration
33:00 – 38:00 | Hanky Panky collab, retail rollout (Target, Whole Foods, REI)
38:00 – 44:00 | Packaging that makes periods “cart-worthy”
44:00 – end | Vision: bring Saalt to every girl & end period poverty

Key Points

• Reusable > Disposable – Cups & discs hold 3-6× a tampon, last 10 + years, and slash monthly costs and waste.
• Patented Period Underwear – Saalt spent 3½ years engineering the thinnest, driest tech on the market—now powering Hanky Panky’s Confidence Panty line.
• Pelvic-Floor Friendly – Discs sit in the posterior fornix (no suction), making them ideal for prolapse, IUDs, heavy lifters, and “sneeze leaks.”
• Life-Changing Donations – 130 k products placed in 50 countries; cups keep girls in school and women at work for 10 years on a single purchase.
• Customer “Saalt Coaches” – Real humans (not chat-bots) guide users through fit, folds, leaks, PCOS, endo, and more.
• Family-First Startup – Cherie & her husband built an on-site preschool and a strict 90-minute “power morning” to juggle six kids and a scaling brand.
• Retail Proof – Instagram-worthy packaging helped Saalt hit Target shelves in year 2; now also in Whole Foods, REI, Walmart Teens, and Walgreens.

Deep Dives

1. The Cup & Disc Advantage
   • 12-hour wear, medical-grade silicone, hypoallergenic.
   • Discs allow mess-free period sex and added pelvic support.
   • “It’s not bigger than a baby’s head—yes, it fits!”
2. Underwear Tech & Hanky Panky
   • Ultra-thin absorbent gusset keeps the surface bone-dry.
   • Holds 3–6 pads’ worth yet feels like everyday lace lingerie.
   • Launched on International Women’s Day; sold out first run.
3. Ending Period Poverty—Reusable or Bust
   • Disposable donations create endless cost and waste cycles.
   • Cups + education end absenteeism for a decade on ~$30.
   • Saalt targets eight high-need regions; 95 % adoption rate.
4. Pelvic-Floor & Athletic Use
   • Disc + period underwear combo recommended for marathoners.
   • Cups can even outperform pessaries for some bladder-support users.
5. Work-Life Integration Blueprint
   • Replace “balance” with optimization.
   • Morning ritual: reading, strength training, two mission-critical tasks before email.
   • In-office preschool boosts retention & gender equity.
6. Future Vision
   • Global accessibility—“Saalt in every country.”
   • Scale 1 % give-back to eradicate period poverty.
   • Keep innovating where stigma once stalled progress (packaging, education, tech).

Notable Quotes

• “Period poverty will never be solved by disposable products.” – Cherie Hoger
• “We’re not selling pads or cups—we’re selling confidence.”
• “A cup in your purse means no more emergency tampon runs.”

Find Saalt: saalt.com | Amazon | Target | Whole Foods | REI | Walmart (Teen line)

In this episode, host Sheree sits down with Amanda DeLuca, co‑founder of Riley—a science‑backed, AI‑powered parenting and mental health app designed to give families data‑driven guidance at every stage. Amanda shares the deeply personal experience that inspired Riley, how the app uses live data and AI to surface insights (from sleep schedules to developmental milestones to postpartum mental‑health support), and what it’s like building a HIPAA‑compliant tool by parents for parents.

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Guest Bio

Amanda DeLuca

• Co‑founder & Chief Product Officer, Riley
• 15+ years in tech product management, especially health‑tech
• Personal journey from first‑time mom overwhelmed by postpartum anxiety to building Riley
• Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacdeluca/

Key Topics & Timestamps

00:00 – 02:00 | Why Riley Exists

• Amanda and her husband “product‑managed” pregnancy—and watched it all vanish in the first sleepless nights.
• The frustration of 3 AM questions with no expert help at your fingertips.

02:00 – 08:00 | From Personal Pain Point to Product Idea

• Real‑world data is everywhere—but parents need a trustworthy filter.
• Amanda’s background building user‑centered tech and her year of research in family‑tech before Riley.

08:00 – 14:00 | Core Riley Features

• Tracking & Insight Engine: Turn feeding, diaper, sleep logs into actionable trends.
• Golden Window™ Sleep Scheduler: AI‑driven nap and bedtime calculator that adapts live.
• Contextual Guidance: From solids introduction to toddler tantrums, Riley surfaces “what the data really says.”

14:00 – 20:00 | Supporting Parental Mental Health

• Under‑reported reality of postpartum depression/anxiety—even high‑functioning parents feel shame.
• How Riley’s clinical advisory board and embedded questionnaires help flag “yellow‑flag” moments.
• Medication, rest, and community as pillars of postpartum recovery.

20:00 – 26:00 | Building with Privacy & Safety in Mind

• HIPAA‑compliance explained: why it matters and how Riley keeps your family’s data secure.
• No user data is used for AI model training; personal logs stay private.

26:00 – 32:00 | The Magic Moments & Future Roadmap

• Hyper‑personal touches (e.g. suggesting Japanese vocabulary when traveling in Japan).
• VIP community beta: high‑touch feedback loops with founders and early users.
• Upcoming features: peer “high‑fives” at 3 AM, deeper provider integrations, expanded mental‑health screening.

Top Quotes

Resources & Links

• Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacdeluca/
• Riley App: https://rileyapp.com
• Founder pricing: $10 /mo (annual); $12 /mo (quarterly); $15 /mo (monthly)
• Learn more about HIPAA compliance in consumer health apps:
  • U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services – HIPAA Overview: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html

In this episode, I welcome pelvic health pioneer Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, DPT, author and international speaker, to discuss her four-decade journey in physical therapy and nearly 30 years specializing in pelvic health. Ingrid shares how the field has evolved—from obscurity in the U.S. to structured residency programs—while underscoring the critical need for early education, interdisciplinary teamwork, and advocacy. She reveals the inspiration behind her book A Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms, outlines practical strategies for mentorship and collaboration across healthcare disciplines, and calls listeners to champion pelvic health as a public health priority throughout women’s lifespan.

Guest Bio
Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, DPT

Background:

• 40 years as a physical therapist; 28+ years in pelvic health
• Co-Director & Mentor, Women’s Health PT Residency Program, Duke University
• Course Development Director, International Women’s Health Courses
• Author of A Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms
• International speaker, educator, and illustrator
• Areas of Expertise: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedic integration, interdisciplinary care, women’s health through life stages

Key Topics & Timestamps

05:00 – 12:00 | Building Residency & Education
How Duke launched one of the first pelvic PT residencies, the slow but steady growth of programs, and the power of “book clubs” and clinical mentoring to integrate pelvic health into standard curricula.

12:00 – 20:00 | Mentorship Beyond the Discipline
Strategies for new grads: start generalist, shadow diverse providers (OB-GYN, urogynecology, cardiopulmonary PT, even acupuncturists and sex therapists) to build confidence and referrals.

20:00 – 30:00 | Writing A Musculoskeletal Mystery
The pandemic-sparked book project: filling the education gap for patients and practitioners, demystifying pelvic floor anatomy, evaluations, treatments, and including a self-help toolkit.

30:00 – 40:00 | The Continuum of Life & Menopause Care
Reframing women’s health as a lifelong continuum—pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—and the alarming statistics: 50% of life spent in menopause transition, rising cardiovascular risks, and the need for strength training over cardio.

40:00 – 50:00 | Interdisciplinary Teamwork & Advocacy
“Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork”: integrating PTs with physicians, nurses, nutritionists, mental health professionals, and corporate stakeholders. How education fuels advocacy—from clinic in-services to writing senators for research funding.

Major Takeaways

• Education Is Foundation: Early exposure in PT, medical, and nursing curricula prevents decades of untreated symptoms.
• Mentorship Matters: Seek out and sustain relationships with both pelvic PT and cross-specialty mentors to refine skills and referrals.
• Interdisciplinary Care: Pelvic health thrives when PTs collaborate with OB-GYNs, urogynecologists, acupuncturists, PAs, and beyond—breaking silos boosts patient outcomes.
• Lifelong Lens: Women spend a large portion of life in menopause transition—with implications for bone, cardiovascular, and pelvic health; prevention through strength training and pelvic floor awareness is key.
• Advocacy Amplifies Impact: Armed with education, practitioners and patients can lobby for research funding, insurance coverage, and workplace policies that support pelvic health.

Resources & Guest Links

• Ingrid Harm-Ernandes on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-harm-ernandes-5057773b/
• Book: A Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms
• Duke University Women’s Health PT Residency Program (search DukePT.edu for details)