
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 204 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineSexualityHealth & Fitness | |||

Karen shares her personal journey with osteoporosis. What distinguishes it from osteopenia? How are DEXA T-scores interpreted? Why does early screening matter? She covers lifestyle and nutrition, hormone considerations, and medication options.
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Karen breaks down red light therapy (photobiomodulation) and where it actually helps: smoothing signs of aging, supporting hair regrowth, calming acne (especially paired with blue light), easing chronic pain and inflammation, and even emerging resear... more
Family nurse practitioner Karen re-airs a timely episode on “holiday heart syndrome,” the spike in alcohol-triggered arrhythmias (often AFib) that can strike otherwise healthy people during festive gatherings. She explains what binge drinking looks l... more
After listening to an episode of Itchy and Bitchy, a woman pushed for further testing and caught grade 1A ovarian cancer early—requiring only surgery. Karen revisits why self-advocacy saves lives, translating expert definitions into everyday guidance... more
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Karan has a true gift for putting the cookies on the bottom shelf—she breaks things down in a way that’s clear, accessible, and genuinely helpful for the average woman navigating today’s fast-moving world. She stays right on the edge of the latest trends, bringing fresh insights without ever overwhelming her listeners. What I love most is her balance: every episode comes with well-thought-out pros and cons, delivered with honesty, warmth, and a touch of humor.
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Love Karen’s content. Her information always feels thoughtful, informative and delivered in a straightforward way. Thank you for sharing so much great info about health, healing and triumph.
All the information without all the sponsor bias!
I’m in extremely early menopause and I love this show. No one talks about it and I had to start it easily and had no idea what to expect. I personally would love to also hear how menopause and thyroids are related! Currently learning myself ! THEY go together!! 🤪😭😂
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Focused on the realities of menopause and the experiences of women in midlife, the podcast offers a mix of informative and entertaining discussions. Hosted by a nurse practitioner, episodes cover a wide range of health topics relevant to women, including hormone therapy, diet, and self-advocacy in healthcare. The host combines medical expertise with a humorous approach, providing listeners with both practical advice and relatable anecdotes, thus creating a supportive community for women navigating this stage of life. Unique elements include a focus on personal health journeys and empowering listeners to be proactive about their health.
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Itchy and Bitchy launched 7 years ago and published 204 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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