In this episode, Dr. Alopi Patel sits down with Dr. Maria Sophocles to talk about one of the most underserved chapters of a woman's life — sex and intimacy after menopause.

Dr. Maria Sophocles is a board-certified OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner with more than 25 years of experience, and the founder of Women's Healthcare of Princeton. Women's Healthcare of Princeton Her mission centers on closing what she calls "The Bedroom Gap" — educating women and men about the sexual changes of menopause and challenging the centuries-old model of sex defined by male pleasure. She is the author of the forthcoming book The Bedroom Gap, a roadmap for midlife women, couples, and clinicians navigating the physical and societal effects of aging and sexuality.

In this episode, Dr. Alopi Patel delves into the profound connection between spirituality, faith, and chronic pain. Reverend Christine Davies shares her perspective on how spiritual frameworks can offer resilience, purpose, and comfort to those navigating long-term pain conditions. Whether you're a provider, a patient, or someone seeking meaning in the midst of suffering, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at how faith can be a powerful tool in the journey toward healing.

Podcast Note: There are brief audio connection issues in a few moments during this podcast. Apologies for the inconvenience.

In this episode, The Female Pain Docs are joined by Dr. Blair Peters, also knows as @queersurgeon on social media. Dr. Peters is a plastic surgeon specialized in gender affirmation surgeries, who also advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, they discuss representation and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community, the progress within medicine so far, and how patients can be better served.