Soma Says
Welcome to Soma Says, the podcast where women’s health gets personal. Hosted by Dr. Soma Mandal—board-certified internist and nationally recognized expert in midlife and menopause—this show brings you no-fluff conversations about the health issues that matter most to women 40 and up. From hot flashes to hormone therapy, anxiety to aging, Dr. Soma blends the best of Western medicine with Eastern wisdom to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported through every stage of midlife and beyond. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, facing big life transitions, or just want to better understand your changing body, Soma Says offers expert insights, heartfelt stories, and practical tools to help you rewrite your health story—with confidence. 🎧 New episodes every week. Subscribe and join the conversation. Learn more at www.somamandalmd.com and follow @drsomamandal on Instagram.
Episodes
Episode Description: In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal takes an in-depth look at the significant yet under-recognized threat of heart disease in South Asian women. She explains the genetic predispositions, metabolic risk factors, and cultural influences that make this demographic particularly vulnerable.
Along with uncovering why symptoms are often dismissed, Dr. Soma shares actionable prevention strategies and outlines...
In this powerful episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma sits down with Stormy Quinn, author of The Menopause Decoder: The Ultimate Men’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting His Partner Through Change. Through a raw and personal journey, Stormy shares her struggles, revelations, and the passion that led her to write a book that supports both women and their partners during perimenopause and menopause.
Together, they dive into the real-lif...
In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma welcomes Dr. Tonie Reincke—a board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist and the founder of Reincke Vein Center in Sugar Land, Texas. With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Reincke shares her extraordinary journey from ICU nurse to leading vein specialist, highlighting the power of perseverance, compassion, and patient-centered care.
Together, they discuss the emoti...
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma welcomes Eloise Drane, the founder and CEO of Family Inceptions, the first Black woman-owned surrogacy and egg donation agency in the U.S. With extensive personal experience as both an egg donor and gestational surrogate, Eloise shares her inspiring journey and discusses the challenges and joys of helping families build their futures. The discussion highlights key topics, including the need fo...
Episode Description: In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma speaks with Estefana Johnson, Executive Director of Arise Alliance, about her transformative work in trauma counseling and the creation of the Critical Memory Integration (CMI) method.
Estefana shares her personal journey, including the challenges she faced as a Latina navigating the mental health field, and the deep impact of cultural and early-life experiences on emotion...
In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal interviews Virginia “Gin” Oman — a transformational expert, licensed clinical mental health counselor, certified life coach, personal trainer, and harp therapist. Diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis in the late 1980s and told she’d never walk again, Gin rebuked expectations. She used the healing power of the mind-body connection, movement, music, and intuition to rec...
🧠 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Dr. Soma interviews Celine Vignal, founder of Seesaw Health, about her personal journey with chronic migraines and how it inspired the creation of a cutting-edge women’s health tech company. Celine shares how her debilitating symptoms led to the development of Seesaw Health’s patented egg biosensor and breathwork app, which combine neuroscience-backed 0.1 Hz breathing techniques and rea...
🎙️ Money Mavericks: How Women Are Redefining the Rules of Wealth with Melissa Murphy Pavone
In this empowering episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma welcomes back Melissa Murphy Pavone, founder of Mindful Financial Partners and a seasoned financial advisor with over 25 years of experience. As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Melissa brings not just numbers—but compassion, strategy, and clarity—to the table when helping women...
In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Amy White, board-certified holistic nutritionist, functional nutrition & lifestyle practitioner, and certified life coach. As the founder and CEO of The Simplicity of Wellness, Amy shares her journey from healing her daughter’s gut issues to transforming the health of thousands of midlife women.
Amy unpacks her signature Hangry to Healthy™ program and how it...
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal welcomes Shalvi Singh, AI visionary and founder of Health Engine—a groundbreaking platform using artificial intelligence to bridge the $50 billion gap in women’s healthcare.
From her personal journey with PCOS to building an app that decodes biomarker shifts and predicts women’s health transitions, Shalvi shares how Health Engine is reimagining care for conditions like PCOS, perimenopau...
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma welcomes chiropractor and former pro golfer Dr. Terry Zachary to explore a surprisingly overlooked topic: grip strength. From his transition out of professional golf to his work with athletes, musicians, and everyday professionals, Dr. Zachary shares the science and strategy behind Handmaster Plus, a tool that helps train all 27 muscles of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.
They discuss how ...
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In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma Mandal sits down with Lindsey Sozio, the visionary founder of Lavender Coffee Boutique in Denver, Colorado. With a background in branding and interior design, Lindsay shares how she transitioned from creative agency life to building a woman-owned coffee boutique centered on wellness, ritual, and community.
Together, ...
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In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal welcomes Dr. Susan Landers—retired neonatologist, author, and speaker—for a powerful conversation about the emotional complexity of working motherhood and the long road to healing from burnout.
With over 30 years of experience in neonatal intensive care, Dr. Landers opens up about her memoir, So Many Babi...
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In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma welcomes Dr. Jill Wener, a former academic hospitalist turned nationally recognized leader in physician wellness, trauma-informed healing, and anti-racism education.
Dr. Wener shares her powerful personal journey—from battling burnout to embracing meditation and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Together, they explore ...
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma sits down with Dr. Jessie Duppler, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Chain Reaction Physical Therapy. Dr. Duppler shares her inspiring journey from working as a surgical technologist to becoming a leader in functional physical therapy.
Together, they explore how women can build strength safely, manage osteoporosis, and stay active through all stages of life. They dive into the ph...
In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma sits down with Anne Front, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker, to explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of palliative and hospice care. Anne shares her personal experience as both a cancer survivor and a caregiver, offering profound insights into end-of-life care, the value of early palliative support, and the importance o...
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Episode Description: In this episode, Dr. Soma answers a powerful question from her YouTube community: Can what we eat really affect how we feel? The answer is a resounding yes—and she’s here to explain why.
Dr. Soma dives into compelling statistics on mental health in the U.S. and shares emerging research that links dietary patterns with depression. She breaks down the core...
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In this episode, Dr. Soma hosts Paula Atkinson, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, who specializes in body liberation and anti-diet approaches. Paula discusses the harmful societal views on body size, the history of fat phobia, and the flawed nature of BMI as a health metric. She shares insights on disordered eating and ...
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📌 Episode Summary: In this episode of Soma Says, we sit down with Shermin Kruse, an award-winning writer, attorney, and speaker. From her early life in Tehran to becoming a leading voice in leadership, storytelling, and global change, Shermin shares insights on resilience, negotiation, and the power of empathy.
💡 Key Takeaways: ✔️ The intersection of p...
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In this episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Pooja Mahtani, an expert in functional medicine, nutrition, and wellness. Dr. Mahtani shares her journey from pharmacy to becoming a Medical Science Liaison at BodyBio, emphasizing her mission to address health at the cellular level.
The conversation delves into:
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The significance of supplements and how...
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