Dare to Ask!

Dare to Ask!

The Dare to Ask Podcast brought to you by Essentia Health hosted by Cori Jensen. Where we look at women’s health from a new lens and get real with the provider behind the lab coat and the scrubs. We’ll dare to ask what kind of woman she is? What kind of mother? Does she have healthy hobbies or does she Netflix and chill with a glass of merlot like the rest of us? What is her passion and how does she feel about us “googling our symptoms” This will be a safe space were we can get the connection we all want with our medical team: the real, the straight talk like we get from our best friend, only if our best friend had a medical degree!

Episodes

April 22, 2025 26 mins
There is so much to unpack in this episode with returning guest Tessa Hand, certified nurse midwife. The postpartum period, also known as the “fourth trimester,” brings almost as many changes as you experience throughout pregnancy. We’ll have an honest conversation about what you can expect after your baby arrives. From bleeding and feeding, to hair loss, baby blues, intimacy and more!
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Return guest Kalee Wysuph, APRN, CNP, joins us to talk about navigating big feelings with our children. Kalee is a pediatrician who helps us dive into all the reasons why our children are so well-behaved at daycare or school but lose their cool when they return home at the end of the day. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! The phenomenon is called after school restraint collapse. We’ll share tips to help the whole famil...
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It’s time to talk about that time of the month. TOM!  Is it possible to love your menstruation? What is cycle syncing and how can it help you live your best life? Nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife Jennifer Janke joins Cori on this episode of the Dare to Ask Podcast to get real about our periods. Your menstrual cycle shouldn’t stop you from doing things you love. If it is, it’s time to visit one of the gynecology expert...
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June 11, 2024 20 mins
We talk Young Adult Gynecology with Tessa Hand APRN, CNM.  Having "the talk" with our young people can be an intimidating conversation for most.  But, it really doesn't have to be.  Tessa has some excellent advice for parents.  We're going to go over when and at what age to have "The Talk" with your kids?  How can the "drip method" help with building communication with your kids about their body, feelings and sexuality.  Ways to em...
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What's becoming more prevalent due to the world we live in when it comes to pediatric chiropractic care?  Dr. Allison Klug helps us uncover many facets of chiropractic care from Prenatal throughout Pediatrics. And She also has a dynamic suggestion that will help your overall health.  Klug has a wonderful demeanor that helps every concerned parent though their fears and Explains how “aggressive” adjustments are just not a thing for ...
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A return guest is Athletic Trainer Tessa Martin. We’ll dive into the profession, and her specific role working with high school athletes.  What kind of impact an athletic trainer has with a student athlete, coaches, and parents.  There is much more to The field than meets the eye.   Tessa is an advocate for young people who are interested in the profession of athletic training. She provides a practical standpoint with insight about...
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Can your brain really have that big of an affect on the gut?   The answer that Dr. Kimberly Kolkhorst of Essentia Health will really get you thinking.  Dr. Koko is a return guest that has some excellent perspectives on your GI and trendy topics that are the buzz these days.  Like the popular weight loss meds and the big side effects, also having a bowl movement as soon as you go out shopping? We'll cover some other topical and conc...
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Sometimes the hardest conversations are the most important. Most would agree when we discuss cancer those talks come with the biggest challenges.  How important it is for those effected to have a provider that gives them comfort.  Tamala Anderson, APRN, CNP at Essentia Health is one such provider who is uplifting and inspirational and the perfect guest to cover the topic.  We also get into end of life care and the gift that can be ...
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Noise exposure is a real issue these days.  For everyone, but it can really be especially threatening to our young peoples hearing.  So Essentia Health Audiologist Cari Frisk helps parents know what to look for when things are "too loud" for our kids.  And we'll get into conversations on hearing from newborn to adults and the progress we are making in the medical field as well as what parents can be looking for every single day to ...
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Starting healthy conversations with our kids and teens about mental health, nutrition and body positivity can be a daunting task for parents. Having the right resources can be key!  Essentia Health’s Dr. Mari Knudsen helps us unpack weight management for our children.  What the new guidelines for intervention recommend and how getting to know young patients can help break such intimidating subjects.  She also provides some awesome,...
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As women we are inundated with options, advertisements, constant "noise" about our weight, our hormones and our diets.  How do we cut that down.  Be open to what will work for us and not get fooled by the next trend.  Insert the expert!  An Essentia Health Dietician Moriah Anderson.  We'll cover a lot of those hot topics to help you make the right choices for your health. 
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April 16, 2024 23 mins
It’s a trending topic for couples who can no longer sleep in the same bed: Sleep Divorce.  And it’s much bigger than a social media trend.  A National Sleep Foundation survey from 2017 estimated one in four American couples sleep in separate beds.  We’ll chat with one of Essentia Health’s sleep experts, Spring Huffman, APRN, CNP.    We’ll dissect sleep divorce and see if this could be the answer to troubled sleep couples!
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HOW do you know when you are in Perimenopause? Essentia Health's Dr. Stefanie Gefroh's makes a comparison that is like the opposite of puberty.   We'll talk about the AHAH moments women can look for including what TWO things most women can and should look for to find their answer if they are in perimenopause. We'll also discuss age ranges, how long it'll last, symptoms, including the weird ones, and many other things that surround ...
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To kick off the 3rd season we held a live event with a panelist of 7 female providers and we covered many topics one women's health.
It was a causal atmosphere that brought a sense of humor even when covering big women's health issues. Enjoy the podcast version, and if you'd like to watch the event it's made available on Essentia Healths website.

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She gives what she calls pockets of lactation education as a lactation consultant at Essentia Health.
Mom and Baby are learning together when it comes to lactation.
Christofferson and I cover a LOT of ground when we talk about feeding your infant.
From the trends to the education of nursing and feeding a newborn.
She gets vulnerable and real with her own journey with her two oldest
kids and now expecting a new baby. How 'silly' she f...
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Some of the BIGGEST barriers with pelvic floor issues is many women don’t want to mention them. However, Dr. Maetzold approaches urogynecology with wisdom and gentleness that makes you comfortable . Also she is able to do it with a sense of humor, and assures us that we are NOT alone with thesecommon issues! Some hot topics we dive right into like can we prevent pelvic floor disorders like peeing when you cough, laugh or sneeze? Sh...
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Nurse Practitioner Spring Boeddeker is someone who has a wealth of sleep knowledge. We connected on a parental standpoint on sleep and kids. While her expertise in the Sleep Clinic deals primarily with adults, She helps with that mother perspective in seeing the signs of your kids who are hungry for sleep. When the best time to do homework is. And when is it totally pointless when our kids can learn if they are deprived of the slee...
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Back to Basics for kids health with Nurse Practitioner Kalee Wysuph is a conversation that Is like sitting down with your best mom friend who’s been through it all and you just Need that solid boost from. She is a strait shooter with her advise and how getting our Kids feeling their best comes down to the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. She has known her whole life that she wanted to be a nurse. Her desire to help a family or ...
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Getting to sit down with Mandi Wheeler who's forte is in ENT, Ears Nose and Throat at Essentia Health. It's fascinating the way Mandi can just bring that girl next door vibe to her patients while wearing her Certified Nurse Practitioner professional title. She's a small town girl with a big heart to help and she proves that ENT is a practice where she sees all walks of life. How does she put her medicine practice spin on things.....
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We have a special guest host on this episode. Local radio broadcaster Robbie Daniels leads the interview, and as a 2 time Melanoma survivor she brings such a personal side to our dermatology episode with Dr. Beehler "NO such thing as a good burn". These knowledgeable women get real about skin health and care as well as some of the daily things we all can practice with our skin. They cover burning questions about skin health and wha...
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