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Rather than end on a high note with her last interview, Janie rambles for 10 minutes, offers parting wisdom(?) and then proceeds to shout out only half of the guests she loved because she gets overwhelmed. Relatively Healthy's listeners are the best. Thank you for downloading, sharing and coming on this journey!RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Beth Newell co-founded Reductress and gave birth to two adorable children all within the time span Janie... sat around. In today's grand finale Relatively Healthy, the brilliant, accomplished Beth gives Janie the lowdown on her experience having babies (and one in a Honda, by the way), how society could better support mothers, and the reasons why parenting a newborn is so insanely hard. If you're thinking about ever having kids, Beth has tons of great insights and advice. Listen!FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Janie chats with comedian Hana Michels about living with chronic illnesses. How does living with persistent conditions affect the way you see your body? What are some of the invisible demands? And what could friends do to be more supportive?FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Janie chats with Jackie Quinn, a writer living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 2, about her experiences navigating housing, travel and work as a person living with a disability. We should all be discussing this all the time!FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

If you've ever wondered about botox, retinoids, lip fillers, fat transfer or skincare routines, do not miss this episode! Today Janie is joined by a very special guest, facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon Dr. Tina Ho. She's a brilliant medical expert kind enough to answer Janie's 3 million burning questions on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures *and* has essential advice on how to proceed when considering plastic surgery. Wow!FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Relatively Healthy is back! And aren't brains weird? Janie is diving right back in with brilliant comedian and neuroscience PhD candidate Shannon Odell. Today's all about the neuroscience of social media. How does Twitter affect our brains? Is social media addiction real? Can Janie blame Instagram for her horrible attention span? Listen for all these answers and more!FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Thank you for listening to Forever Dog podcasts this year and please enjoy this year-in-review clips show! Listen to find a new favorite podcast to subscribe to in 2019 or just a killer back catalog to binge during your holiday travels. And please follow Forever Dog @ForeverDogTeam on Twitter and Instagram for the latest network news and updates.

How do you take care of yourself when dealing with mental illness? How do you support a friend? How do you pursue a creative career and stay sane? All good questions, and May Wilkerson and Alyssa Lymperis offer wonderful insight today on the show. Hilarious comedians, mental health allies and iconic best friends, May and Alyssa join Janie to share the strategies that have helped them navigate their mental illness struggles through the years - good, bad and surprisingly effective.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

On today's show, Janie chats with Dr. Renee Engeln about her groundbreaking research exploring our relationships to body image, appearance and self esteem, and the phenomenon she calls "beauty sickness." If you've ever felt like things are off in our society, guess what, they are and the research is here to back you up.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

We've all been negatively affected by the high value our society places on beauty -- both as perpetrators and victims of a very narrow standard. So how do we learn to love our bodies, take care of ourselves and stay strong when the problem is literally everywhere? On today's episode, Janie and comedian Tim Murray discuss their personal battles with eating disorders and body image issues, and they share a few of the methods that have helped them navigate their way out of dark patterns and beliefs.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

The worlds of health and wellness can be so complex -- and we are fed so many ideas about body image -- it can be impossible to know how to navigate our relationships to our diets. On this episode, Janie parses through all the misinformation -- and gets the real deal -- from Bethany Wheeler, a registered and licensed dietitian specializing in eating disorders, body image and sports nutrition through social and health justice lenses.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Comedian/activist Molly Gaebe had been volunteering as an abortion doula and working in the reproductive rights space for years before she had her abortion. And the experience only got her more involved and more vocal about reproductive rights. What happens when you celebrate your abortion? Listen and find out.Also, hey, listeners! First-hand experience is sorely lacking from the mainstream conversation about abortion. And we want to help reduce the stigma by giving voice to as many people who have had abortions as possible. To share what it was like for you with Relatively Healthy listeners, email relativelyhealthypod@gmail.com.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Comedian/writer Kim Kalish has always believed that life begins at conception. So when she was faced with an unplanned pregnancy, she had to make a decision she never anticipated. Today on the show, a story about abortion that needs to be heard. Plus a Davids Bridal shout out that is sure to garner major podcast sponsorship. * * *Also, hey, listeners! First-hand experience is sorely lacking from the mainstream conversation about abortion. And we want to help reduce the stigma by giving voice to as many people who have had abortions as possible. To share what it was like for you with Relatively Healthy listeners, email relativelyhealthypod@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 1-844-STOLARX.

It's uncomfortable. It's sad. And it's a taboo subject. But talking about death is not only good for us -- it can save us a lot of pain down the road. On today’s show, Janie chats with death doula, end-of-life planner, and all around phenomenal person Alua Arthur about the realities of dying in our society, as well as the work she does to serve people who are dying, their families, and the bereaved. Plus, Alua offers numerous insights on living that only someone so well-versed in death could provide.FOLLOW ALUA'S WORK ONLINE:www.goingwithgrace.cominstagram.com/going_with_graceFOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

On today's show, clinical psychologist / sex therapist / invaluable font of wisdom Dr. Nazanin Moali tackles Janie's list of commonly held myths about sex and relationships. Turns out, a lot of people are wrong. A lot! But it's OK! Because Dr. Moali is here, offering her fantastic insight. Plus, when should you consider seeing a sex therapist, and what should you expect if you go? For more Dr. Naz, check out her podcast, Sexology: http://www.sexologypodcast.com/FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Jesse Galle talks about receiving a heart transplant, viral cardiomyopathy, transplant waiting lists, and organ donation.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Janie talks to LunaPads Co-Founder and feminist icon SUZANNE SIEMENS about popular opinions/misconceptions about menstruation and menstrual products, LunaPads innovative marketing strategies, feminist business practices, the Pads4Girls program, lack of access to menstrual products throughout the developing world, menstrual education, and more!PLUS WE HAVE A VERY EXCITING GIVEAWAY FOR A $100 LUNAPADS GIFT CARD! Listen to the end of the episode to find out how to enter and win!!!FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER: twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Janies friend Carrie shares her experience with infertility and explains the ins and outs of in vitro fertilization. If youre curious about IVF, have a listen. And if you know someone going through fertility challenges and you want to be a supportive friend, Carrie has loads of good advice for you on what NOT TO DO.---FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER:twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Janie talks to Maya Dusenbery, the author of "Doing Harm: The Truth about How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick," about the specific biases within the medical system that work against women and specifically women of color, women with disabilities, trans women, and older women, as well as the double bind that works against female patients in which the expression of too much pain is labeled "hysteria" and the suppression of pain leads to misdiagnosis. Maya also discusses her solutions for a more feminist and inclusive medical system that works for all.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER:twitter.com/844stolarxSUBSCRIBE/RATE on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy

Janie gets the inside story on blood clots and birth control, namely Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolisms, from comedian Jen ODonnell (@Jenodd) and Dr. Ellen Stolar.FOLLOW RELATIVELY HEALTHY ON TWITTER:twitter.com/844stolarxPLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.RELATIVELY HEALTHY IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/relatively-healthy/