Sarah Has Questions

Ever wonder how stress truly impacts your mind and body? On this episode of Sarah Has Questions, we dive into cortisol—the so-called stress hormone—with WakeMed family nurse practitioner Crystal Evans. We learn how cortisol regulates your metabolism, sleep, blood pressure, and even that stubborn belly fat. Chronic stress and lack of sleep can throw your hormones way off, but Crystal has some real, a...

We humans are ruled by our hormones. As women, hormonal changes can make us feel like completely different people. It's not just hot flashes and lack of libido, it's EVERYTHING.

In this episode Sarah is joined by Dr. Victoria Fashikin Thore from WakeMed to discuss the complex balance of hormones....

When should you rush to the ER, and when is urgent care enough? Most of us have faced that question at some point. In this episode, Sarah King talks with WakeMed ER doctor Graham Snyder. The two break down common scenarios—from cuts, fevers, and broken bones, to allergic reactions, animal bites, and sports injuries. They...

Ending all communication with your parents is a tough decision a lot of people are making. Getting to the point of "no contact" comes with anguish on both sides. Dr. Micah Krempasky from WakeMed has advice on what to do before you reach this point, and how to manage life after.

Find Dr. Krempasky at wakemed.org.

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In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr. Strahinja Talic, a primary care physician from WakeMed, to tackle the hot topic of fevers. We’ve all had them, our kids have had them, but what really causes a fever? Are we contagious when we have one? How high is too high?

From the science behind why our bodies heat up when we’re sick, to the myths and realities about treating fever...

The foods we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation can lead to chronic disease. Chronic disease can exacerbate inflammation. It's a vicious cycle that's hard to break. Registered Dietician Marissa Robinson shares advice on which foods to eat and what to avoid to prevent inflammation. Find Marissa at wakemed.org.

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If you get diagnosed with prediabetes, does that mean you'll eventually be diabetic, or is it your wake-up call to turn things around? According to Dr. Michael Soboeiro from WakeMed by the time you're prediabetic you've probably been dealing with insulin resistance for years. How does this happen? Why does it happen so often. And what can we do about it?

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Is your body image realistic, or are you fixated on your flaws? For most of us there are things we don't like about our bodies. But what if we changed our perceived body image instead of covering the bits we don't like? Dr. Micah Krempasky has some advice on how we can change our attitudes toward how we look.  

Find Dr. Krempasky at wakemed.org.

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Botox isn't just for your face. It's a treatment for migraines, TMJ and even overactive sweating. Sarah King has lots of questions for Dr. Gita Fleischman from wakemed.org. She talks us through Botox and how it works its cosmetic magic on your face, and its many other uses. Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

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Have you seen at-home, over-the-counter menopause test kits? Sarah took one and compared her results to actual lab tests. Dr. Amantia Kennedy from wakemed.org gives us her expert opinion on whether or not the home test is worth the hype. Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. 

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As estrogen decreases, we see all kinds of changes, including changes to the vagina, labia, libido...the list goes on and on. It all adds up to major changes in how sex feels. The moves that worked forever don't get it done anymore. Sarah talks to Dr. Amantia Kennedy from wakemed.org about what to expect, when to talk to your doctor and what you can do to keep your sex life alive. Connect with Sarah and the sho...

If you're having a baby and you're 35 or older, congratulations, you are of "advanced maternal age." You're in for a lot more testing at your OB appointments. Dr. Bassam Rimawi from WakeMed discusses advanced maternal age. There are risks, and rewards, but should the label still exist if women are having babies at a later age in general? Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

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We've all had forgetful moments, but what's the difference in normal cognitive decline and dementia? How do we know if our brains are aging normally? Dr. Michael Soboeiro from WakeMed has some clear info on how to spot the differences and eight things we can all do to keep our brains young.

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Are people having more casual sex these days, or have apps like Tinder just changed the way people hook up? Either way, sexually transmitted infections are still a thing. In this episode Dr. Jenna Beckham from wakemed.org talks about safe sex practices, and what you should know before you decide to stop using barrier methods. Reach out to Sarah King with your questions at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

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Your gut biome is full of bacteria, and that's a good thing! What's living inside your gut makes a huge difference to your overall mental and physical health. In this episode Sarah King talks to Dr. Jiselle Bock who is all in on cultivating a healthy gut biome. Find her at wakemed.org. Send your ideas for future episodes at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions.

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Are you getting enough protein? If your social media alogrithm is like Sarah's, you're seeing it all the time. It seems impossible to eat enough! And just exactly how much are we supposed to get? Marissa Robinson is a certified dietician at WakeMed. She has a calculation to figure out your daily number and advice on how to eat enough. (Yes, there is math in this episode!) Send us your questions at wralfm.com/sa...

Two WakeMed OB/GYNs dispel the myths surrounding gynecologist appointments. Do we need pap smears every year? Can a pap smear detect sexually transmitted infection? Does your doctor know when you've had sex the day before your appointment? Sarah King has lots of questions. Send us your questions at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. Make an appointment with WakeMed doctors at wakemed.org.

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"Mental Load" is a relatively new term for an age-old issue. It encompasses all the tasks we have to do, plus all the mental and emotional planning, organizing and scheduling it takes to get everything done. Sarah talks to Dr. Micah Krempasky about ways to balance priorities and unburden yourself. Dr. Krempasky was our guest on an earlier episode about Setting Boundaries. You can find that in season two of this...

We've talked about pelvic floor issues a lot on this show. The pelvic floor is the bowl of muscles between your hips that holds all your pelvic organs. Weakened pelvic floor muscles can lead to bladder leakage and sexual pain and dysfunction. So what's the solution? Pelvic floor therapy is one option, but what exactly is it? Jenn Harrington is our guest in this episode. She's a pelvic floor physical therapist w...