Girls Room After Dark

EXPLICIT CONTENT: In this episode, hosts Callie Greenberg and Jamie Silva examine postpartum mental health, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis; the gaps in screening, diagnosis, and follow-up care; and the Lindsay Clancy trial that everyone has a close eye on.  Jamie shares her personal postpartum experience—complications after delivery, breastfeeding struggles, severe anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and her path to treatment—while the hosts unpack how screening tools, medication side effects, telemedicine, and provider communication can fail new mothers. They discuss diagnostic challenges (DSM timeframes versus clinical reality), the rarity and seriousness of postpartum psychosis, the importance of partner and family support, and how healthcare systems could improve through better education, escalation pathways, and proactive follow-up. The episode acknowledges the tragic loss of three children and frames the conversation as an effort to understand how maternal mental health care can be strengthened to prevent harm and better support families.

Executive TV & Film Producer and Healthcare Startup Founder Charles Mattocks joins Callie Greenberg and Jamie Silva to talk about why women's health can't get real money behind it. Charles Mattocks has spent close to two decades turning his own health scares into television. He got a pre-diabetes diagnosis in his mid-twenties and, instead of quietly managing it, picked up a camera and built the first-ever Diabetes Reality docuseries, shot in Jamaica, bringing people living with type 2 diabetes together with the experts treating them. He made Reversed and Eight Days. When his father died from cancer and dementia, he turned the lens toward menopause and made a documentary, shot in Costa Rica, that landed him on the Today Show and Dr. Oz. His newest project is Three Women and Me, a women's health show he's building because, in his words, nobody else is doing it right. This episode calls out all the big-time pharma companies and CEO's who say they want to help Women's Health, but their actions don't match up. Charles also talks about his new project, Three Women and Me, and his determination to shake things up in the industry. Charles lays out the actual math: he doesn't need millions; he needs three doctors willing to put in $50,000 each, and he could shoot an entire endometriosis series. He talks about the free Virtual World Summit for Women's Health and Wellness he's hosting on October 1, where Callie and Jamie are speaking on an endometriosis panel, and about what it would actually take for women with real money and real platforms to move  Episode Links Instagram: @charlesmattocks Three Women and Me: threewomenandme.com | @threewomenandmeshow Ravoke: Health, News, Media Virtual World Summit for Women's Health and Wellness (free, October 1): threewomenandme.com/womens-health-summit Four Days-Inside the lives of Women going through Menopause Four Days

DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE IS FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY.  If this episode resonated, follow The Girls Room Project for more honest conversations about women's health, mental health, and the stuff nobody explained to us. New episodes every week. A former attorney turned psychedelic facilitator explores microdosing psilocybin, macro dosing journeys, and why psychedelics are gaining attention for anxiety, burnout, PTSD, chronic pain, and creativity. The episode explains what microdosing is, how it may change brain activity (neuroplasticity and default mode network), differences between psilocybin and ketamine, typical effects people notice, contraindications, and how to choose safe products and credible facilitators. Julie also covers practical tips on dosing and administration, the importance of integration after experiences, legal and safety considerations, and what to look for in retreats or providers. About Julie Cyvonne Julie is a former attorney turned psychedelic coach who works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and burnout. Website: juliecyvonne.com/link-in-bio Instagram: @juliecyvonne @girlsroomproject @girlsroomafterdark https://thegirlsroomofficial.com/

For millions of women living with endometriosis, one symptom often remains hidden behind embarrassment and silence: pain during sex. According to research, up to 80% of women with endometriosis experience pain during or after intercourse—yet many are never asked about it by their healthcare providers. In this episode, we change that. Callie Greenberg and Jamie Silva welcome writer, storyteller, somatic coach, and host of Stories That Sparkle, Hella Rader, for one of the most vulnerable conversations we've ever had on The Girls Room After Dark. Hella shares her journey of living with undiagnosed endometriosis, believing for decades that pain was simply part of being a woman, and not experiencing her first orgasm until age 47. Together, we discuss: ✨ Painful sex and endometriosis (dyspareunia) ✨ The shame so many women carry around intimacy ✨ Why doctors rarely ask about sexual pain ✨ Bleeding after intercourse ✨ Pelvic floor dysfunction ✨ Learning pleasure after chronic pain ✨ Masturbation and body acceptance ✨ Vaginal estrogen after hysterectomy and menopause ✨ Medical gaslighting in women's healthcare ✨ Why women deserve better education about their bodies This episode isn't about shock value. It's about removing shame. Because pain should never be normalized—and neither should silence. If this conversation helped you, please share it with someone who may need to hear that they are not broken. Connect with Hella Rader Instagram: @hellarader Website: hellarader.com Somatic Coaching: embodyandcreate.com Follow The Girls Room After Dark & The Girls Room Project Website: thegirlsroomofficial.com Instagram: @thegirlsroomofficial Instagram: @girlsroomafterdark

Peptides, microdosed GLP-1s, and why the standard of care in gynecology stops short of actually treating endometriosis: Dr. Joelle Osias, founder of Foreviva Clinic, joins the Girls Room with Callie Greenberg and Jaime Silva for an unusually honest conversation about what she was trained to do and what she does instead. Dr. Osias trained under Dr. Camran Nezhat in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, then spent twenty years inside the standard of care, birth control pills, estrogen blockers, surgery, before realizing patients kept coming back in pain no matter how many times she operated. She breaks down why the RVU system that determines physician pay makes a real two-hour intake financially impossible, and what she orders and treats instead of staying inside the standard of care: reverse T3, the MTHFR mutation, zonulin and gut permeability, IV iron, microdosed GLP-1s, and peptide therapy most gynecologists have never heard of. They also get into the updated ACOG guidance that now allows endometriosis to be diagnosed by symptoms alone, without surgery, and why Dr. Osias believes real change has to come from patients advocating for themselves, not from the standard of care retraining itself. Show Links and Resources Find Dr. Osias at | Foreviva Medical Clinique Instagram | @Foreviva  Girls Room Project @girlsroomafterdark @girlsroomproject Dr. Nezhat Get 10% off your first purchase of Serae Health Hormone and Immune Daily Supplement with code GIRLSROOM at Serae Health Supplement

Jemma Bowles spent two decades bouncing between doctors before anyone said the word endometriosis. She was hospitalized for suspected appendicitis more than once. She was told to take a bath. Nobody put it together until her dad saw an article and asked if it sounded familiar. In this episode, Jemma joins Callie Greenberg and Jaime Silva to talk about what it actually took to get diagnosed, why she chose to wait on surgery  and how she and her co-founder Will Nixon built ENdi, an app designed specifically for endometriosis patients after every period tracker on the market failed her. They get into the difference between NHS and private care in the UK, the ring binder folder she used to carry to every appointment, and the emergency feature in the app built for the moments she collapses without warning. This episode covers a lot of ground: diagnosis delays, healthcare access, chronic pain, and what it looks like to build something because nothing else did the job. This episode reflects Jemma's personal experience and  the app is not medical advice. It is for educational use and support only. Please talk to a doctor about your own symptoms and treatment options. Show Resources and Links Jemma Bowles | Jemma struggled to manage her appointments, medications, and medical history. Recognizing the need for a better solution, she teamed up with co-founder, Will, and together, they created ENdi, a much-needed app designed to simplify these tasks and help others facing similar challenges. Find ENdi: ENdi App Website Instagram |  @endi.app The Girls Room Instagram | @girlsroomafterdark | @girlsroomproject Receive 10% off your first purchase of Serae Immune & Hormonal Supplement by using code GIRLSROOM Serae Health Supplement

Bonnie Gross is the writer and executive producer of Lady Parts, an award-winning indie comedy based on her own true story of living with chronic vulvar pain and eventually moving home with her parents to undergo a vestibulectomy — surgery to remove excess nerve endings in the vulvar vestibule. The film has screened across the country and won multiple awards, but before any of that, Bonnie spent years being told to relax, drink wine, try lube, and just "breathe." Callie and Jaime sit down with Bonnie to go deep on what it's really like to have a condition called neuroproliferative vestibulodynia — where too many nerve endings in the vulvar vestibule cause severe, chronic pain. Bonnie describes what it felt like from the time she was a teenager: tampons that felt like burning, sex that felt like a hot knife, everyday activities like wearing pants or riding a bike that most people don't think twice about. She walks through the years of medical gaslighting she experienced, including doctors who blamed anxiety, suggested she stop being "so promiscuous" (ironic, since pain was the actual problem), and prescribed Xanax instead of investigating her symptoms. The conversation gets into the real details that nobody talks about: what dilator therapy actually involves after surgery, how long it took (about a year to get to dilator number four), and the mental work required to retrain a body that had spent years in protective guarding mode. They also talk about pelvic floor dysfunction, what "hypertonic" actually means, and why pelvic PT is one of the most under-recommended tools in women's healthcare. Bonnie shares the moment her insurance company called her surgery cosmetic, denying coverage for the removal of nerve tissue causing her daily pain. She also opens up about her traumatic first pap smear at 18 — a doctor who held her down and told her to stop squirming — and how that experience kept her away from life-saving screenings for years, even knowing cervical cancer runs in her family. The group digs into a bigger systemic issue: right now, there is nothing in OBGYN residency curriculum requiring that doctors learn about conditions like vestibulodynia or lichen sclerosus. Endometriosis was only recently added to training guidelines. Bonnie volunteers with an organization called Tightlips, which is currently pushing to change that. LINKS AND RESOURCES Lady Parts | IG Lady Parts Website Watch Lady Parts Film Serae Health Supplement | use code GIRLSROOM for 10% off Girls Room Project Girls Room After Dark | IG Girls Room Project | IG

Website: seraehealth.com ( Use code GIRLSROOM for 10% off your purchase) This is one of those episodes we're going to be thinking about for a long time. This week, Callie and Jamie are joined by Carly Roland — actress (Dark Winds, Law & Order: SVU, NBC, AMC, Netflix), writer, director, and founder of Serae, a women's wellness supplement company she built after more than a decade living with endometriosis. Alongside her is Rica Wyman, a medical technology executive, IVF mom of two, and fellow stage 4 endo warrior who now serves on Serae's board. Together they cover what it actually looks like to live with endometriosis long-term: the chocolate cysts, the surgeries that run four hours when they were supposed to be two, the infertility diagnoses no one prepares you for, the doctors who dismiss you, and the PTSD that sits quietly in your body on even the good days. They also get into the science behind Serae — why Carly spent years developing a formula with clinically backed ingredients like NAC, bromelain, and ALA (backed by the LEAP study), what therapeutic dosing actually means, and why she kept it to three capsules instead of eight. Plus: the link between endo and gut health, vitamin D deficiency, hormonal and immune regulation, and why women with complex hormonal diseases are still being told to "just take some ibuprofen." And before they wrap, Callie and Jamie announce something big: Endo Excision for All is hosting its first annual fundraising gala in Boston on October 11 — and Carly Roland is their keynote guest of honor. This episode is for every woman who has ever been dismissed, who has Googled symptoms at 2am, or who is just trying to figure out how to feel better inside a body that keeps throwing curveballs. Topics covered in this episode: Stage 4 endometriosis diagnosis stories (Rica and Carly) Endometriomas, chocolate cysts, and ovarian torsion IVF, diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), and fertility after endo Excision surgery: what it is, what it costs, and why 45 minutes isn't it How endo affects the gut, immune system, and full body — not just the reproductive system The LEAP study and the clinical research behind Serae's formula (ALA, bromelain, NAC) Vitamin D deficiency and endo Why Carly built Serae and what makes it different from other women's supplements The real financial burden of managing a chronic hormonal disease Endo, PTSD, and what it takes from you day to day Alcohol, inflammation, and choosing to stop drinking How chronic illness reshapes your relationships and your boundaries Endo Excision for All: first annual gala, Boston, October 11 SHOW NOTES Guests Carly Roland — Actress, writer, director, and founder of Serae. Carly has appeared in Dark Winds (AMC), Pulse, Law & Order: SVU (NBC), and projects for Netflix and other major networks. Diagnosed with endometriosis over a decade ago, she developed Serae after years of navigating chronic pain, multiple surgeries, infertility, and IVF — and not finding a supplement that addressed the full-body nature of the disease. Instagram: @seraehealth Website: seraehealth.com ( Use code GIRLSROOM for 10% off your purchase) Rica Wyman — Medical technology executive, stage 4 endo warrior, and IVF mom of two. Rica serves on the board of Serae and has been an advocate for women's health education and access since her own diagnosis. She lives in Connecticut and spent 15 years in New York City before discovering — years later — that she and Carly once lived in the same building. Links Mentioned Serae — Women's wellness supplement formulated for hormonal and immune support: seraehealth.com Endo Excision for All — Nonprofit funding access to excision surgery for women who cannot afford it. Callie and Jamie serve on the board.EEFA Official Website The Girls Room Project Website Girls Room After Dark | IG Girls Room Project | IG  

Welcome to the very first episode of The Girls Room Project After Dark — and we're not easing you in. Candice Guardino is a comedian, actress, singer, and screenwriter best known for her one-woman theatrical comedy special Italian Bred, streaming on Amazon and Apple TV. She's been called the real-life Italian version of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,  Before she was making sold-out audiences laugh about growing up in Staten Island with a loud, unapologetically Italian family, she was sitting in fertility clinics, giving herself injections she called "I wish this was drugs," and learning — at 36 years old, after more than a decade of painful periods, failed IVF rounds, surgeries, and miscarriages — that she had stage 3 endometriosis. Nobody told her. Nobody connected the dots. And she's done being quiet about it. In this episode, Callie Greenberg and Candice Guardino go deep on the stuff nobody puts on the highlight reel: what it actually feels like to be dismissed by a dozen doctors, what IVF with endo looks like versus what the industry promises, the moment a dermoid cyst had grown so large it was pressing into her chest cavity (and she was blaming stress), and the natural IVF round with no medication that finally gave her her son, Maverick. They also talk about the shame spiral — apologizing to your husband for being a "lemon," calling your mom after a hysterectomy diagnosis to say you're sorry, and why the endo + infertility community still isn't showing the stories that don't end with a baby photo. This one's funny, this one's raw, and this one is long overdue. Resources and Links  https://www.candiceguardino.com/ https://www.instagram.com/candiceguardino/ https://www.youtube.com/@CandiceGuardinoComedy Italian Bred on Apple girlsroomofficial.com Girls Room Project After Dark | IG Girls Room Project | IG

Endometriosis can sideline an elite athlete the same way it sidelines anyone else. In this episode of Endo Warriors, host Callie Greenberg sits down with Olympic sprinter Brittany Brown to talk diagnosis, fertility, excision surgery, and what it took to return to competition in under four months. Brittany breaks down what fertility testing actually looked like for her, how she weighed egg retrieval against excision, and the real cost of building a medical and performance team around a chronic illness. She and Callie get into the financial side, nutrition and recovery, and why so many women in sport stay quiet about endo until their bodies force the conversation. This is one of the most direct conversations on the show about competing at the highest level while managing endometriosis. Brittany does not dress it up. She talks about trusting her body, finding excision specialists, and what advocacy looks like when your career depends on the answers. This episode is for any athlete, runner, or high-performer who has been told to push through pelvic pain and is starting to wonder if there is something more going on. In this episode: Diagnosing endometriosis as an elite athlete Fertility testing and choosing between egg retrieval and excision surgery Returning to elite competition in under four months post-op Building a medical and performance team around a chronic illness The financial and emotional cost of treating endo at the elite level Resources & Links: Endo Warriors Podcast on Instagram: @endowarriorspodcast Callie Greenberg on Instagram: @callie_greenberg The Girls Room Project on Instagram: @Tgrofficialhq The Girls Room Project website: thegirlsroomofficial.com Brittany Brown on Instagram: @_brittanyshamere Brittany Brown on Substack: Brittany Brown Substack