Itchy and Bitchy Podcast

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Nurse practitioner Karen Nickell discusses the realities of menopause and the female midlife in a way that is both informative and fun.

Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

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Karen Nickell

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Karen Nickell
Karen Nickell is a nurse practitioner who specializes in women's health, particularly focusing on menopause and midlife hormonal health. She provides informative and engaging discussions on topics related to female hormonal changes, hormone therapy options, and overall well-being during midlife.
Donna White
Donna White is a leading expert in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has dedicated her career to educating both providers and patients about the benefits and proper implementation of hormone therapy. Donna has a personal connection to the subject, having experienced hormonal imbalance herself, which fuels her passion for helping women navigate menopause and improve their quality of life. She actively trains healthcare providers across the country to ensure they are well-equipped to offer knowledgeable and effective BHRT solutions.

Topics Discussed

face taping wrinkles sagging skin aesthetic taping Frownies facial muscles techniques safety tips fighting 11s precursor hormones pregnenolone DHEA hormone replacement therapy estrogen progesterone testosterone brain fog fatigue sleep disturbances low libido early-onset cancers women's health delayed screenings family history gut health environmental exposures systemic inflammation healthcare gaps lifestyle factors prenatal influences bioidentical hormone replacement therapy hormone therapy hormonal imbalance menopause individualized treatment plans quality of life hormones human voice singers vocal quality flexibility range menstrual cycle

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Episodes

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0:00 15:36

Face Taping: Karen's Mom is Loving This!

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Karen Nickell
Guests
Karen Nickell
Keywords
face taping wrinkles sagging skin aesthetic taping Frownies facial muscles techniques safety tips fighting 11s
Karen breaks down the growing trend of face taping as a non-invasive approach to reducing wrinkles and lifting sagging skin. She explains the difference between aesthetic taping for red carpet-ready lift and overnight wrinkle patches like Frownies that aim to retrain facial muscles. Karen walks listeners through product options, techniques, and safety tips—while sharing her own experiences (and her mom’s timeless advice) about fighting the dreaded “11s.”

Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
0:00 18:03

Presto Chango: Hormone Precursors

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Karen Nickell
Guests
Karen Nickell
Keywords
precursor hormones pregnenolone DHEA hormone replacement therapy estrogen progesterone testosterone brain fog fatigue sleep disturbances low libido
Karen breaks down the benefits of precursor hormones—specifically pregnenolone and DHEA—for those who struggle with traditional hormone replacement therapy. She explains how these naturally occurring compounds support the production of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and how they may offer relief from symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and low libido.

Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
0:00 20:09

Cancer in Young Adults: What in the World is Happening?

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Karen Nickell
Keywords
early-onset cancers women's health delayed screenings family history gut health environmental exposures systemic inflammation healthcare gaps lifestyle factors prenatal influences
Karen addresses the troubling rise in early-onset cancers among adults under 50, particularly women. Drawing on the latest research, she discusses contributing factors—from delayed screenings and family history to gut health, environmental exposures, and systemic inflammation. Karen also highlights how current healthcare gaps, lifestyle factors, and even prenatal influences may be playing a role in this growing health crisis.

Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
0:00 41:12

The Hormone Makeover with Donna White

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Karen Nickell
Guests
Donna White
Keywords
bioidentical hormone replacement therapy hormone therapy hormonal imbalance menopause individualized treatment plans quality of life
Karen welcomes Donna White, a leading expert in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the myths and truths about hormone therapy, the critical role of proper testing and individualized treatment plans, and how BHRT can drastically improve quality of life for women in menopause and beyond. Donna shares her personal journey with hormonal imbalance, her mission to train providers across the country, and practical advice for finding a knowledgeable, well-trained BHRT provider.

Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.
0:00 31:23

Hormones and High Notes

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Karen Nickell
Keywords
hormones human voice singers vocal quality flexibility range menstrual cycle
Karen unpacks the surprising connection between hormones and the human voice—especially for singers. Drawing from her dual background in opera and medicine, she explains how hormonal shifts throughout the menstrual cycle can impact vocal quality, flexibility, and range.

Visit our website itchyandbitchy.com to read blog posts on the many topics we have covered on the show.

Ratings

Global:
4.9 rating 1748 reviews

USA

4.9 ratings 1700 reviews

Canada

5.0 ratings 21 reviews

Australia

4.8 ratings 16 reviews

UK

4.7 ratings 10 reviews

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4.0 ratings 1 reviews

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