From Skirts To Scrubs
Charlotte Thill and Alesha Kotian
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Join OBGYN resident physicians, Charlotte Thill (she/her) and Alesha Kotian (she/her), as they navigate what it means to be a woman in the medical field and in their own lives. Each episode focuses on topics in medical history, current events, various health professions, female healthcare pioneers, and more! By analyzing different areas of healthcare and history through a feminist lens, From Skirts To Scrubs hopes to create a space to explore what it means to be a woman in medicine while having some fun along the way!
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Ep. 77 There She Goes: Unpacking the Cool Girl Trope
In this episode, we're diving back into our feminist theory era and analyzing the "cool girl." You know her (some of you love her, some hate her). She's effortlessly hot, low-maintenance, "one of the…
Ep. 76 Road to Repro Rights: Buck v Bell
In this next episode of our series, “Road to Repro Rights”, we examine Buck v. Bell, one of the most consequential and troubling rulings in the history of reproductive rights in the United States.…
Ep. 75 Falling Out: A History of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
In this episode, we dive into the surprisingly dramatic and centuries-long history of pelvic organ prolapse, a condition where the pelvic organs descend into the pelvis due to pelvic floor weakness.…
Ep. 74 Through His Eyes: Unpacking the Male Gaze
In this season finale, we explore the concept of The Male Gaze, which was originally a feminist theory that examined how media and culture depicted women through a heterosexual male lens. We discuss…
Ep. 73 Road to Repro Rights: Griswold vs Connecticut
In this episode, Alesha and Charlotte launch a new mini-series on advocacy by exploring the historic Supreme Court case Griswold v. Connecticut (1965). They trace the roots of the restrictive…
Ep. 72 Preeclampsia Part 2: In the Public Eye
In part two of our preeclampsia series, we explore how this condition shows up in the public eye—from Tori Bowie’s heartbreaking story to the complicated pregnancies of Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé. We…
Ep. 71 Pre-Eclampsia Part 1: Seizures, Bloodletting, & Medical Breakthroughs
This week, we journey through history to explore pre-eclampsia, a common yet mysterious pregnancy complication. We dive into the root of this history from ancient Egypt, where early medical texts…
Ep. 70 Ina May Gaskin & The Home Birth Revolution
Ina May Gaskin, the "mother of modern midwifery," revolutionized childbirth with her advocacy for natural birth and low-intervention techniques. From a traumatic hospital birth to founding a…
Ep. 69 Echoes of Birth: Birth Trauma
In this episode, we discuss the serious issue of birth trauma, aka PTSD related to pregnancy and childbirth. Birth trauma affects ⅓ birthing patients, which is way too high for our liking. Join us…
Ep. 68 Why your blood type matters: History of Rh and Pregnancy
Ever wonder why blood type matters in pregnancy? Turns out, it’s a wild story of medical breakthroughs, unexpected discoveries, and even a connection to a maximum-security prison. In this episode, we…
From the Archives: History of Ayurvedic Medicine
Would you consider yourself a fiery person? Grounded? Dynamic? Maybe a combination of the three? If you looked at your health from the perspective of Ayurvedic medicine, it would probably be some…
Ep. 67 Margaret Sanger: A Complicated Legacy of Birth Control & Eugenics
In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood and a key figure in the fight for birth control access. While Sanger’s work empowered women to take…
Ep. 66 House Staff History: How Medical Residency Became What It Is
Are you in medicine or know someone who is? Because if so, they probably went through residency and more likely than not it was… intense. In this episode, we dig into the surprising and complex…
Ep. 65 Contractions & Culture: The History of Labor
In this episode, we dive into the science and history behind labor, the intense process that leads up to childbirth. We break down how labor works—explaining painful contractions, cervical dilation,…
Ep. 64 Desire Decoded: Exploring Theories of Sexual Arousal
Let’s talk about sex, baby! In this episode, we dive into the fascinating and often complex world of human sexuality by exploring the evolution of the sexual response cycle. From Freud’s early…
Ep. 63 Q&A: OBGYN Intern YR (so far)
Hi everyone!! We are so excited to be back for Season 6. To kick off the season, we wanted to reflect on the first chunk of intern year as OBGYNs, answer question's from amazing listeners asked on…
Ep. 62 Mummies, Nuns, & Cadavers: A Human Dissection History
In this episode, we dive into the history of human dissection, kinda EW I know but bare with us! From the meticulous practices of ancient Egyptian mummification to the controversial role of…
From The Archives: Henrietta Lacks
We are throwing it back this week to one of our OG episodes! This story still blows us away and whether you are die-hard FSTS fan or just joining us, enjoy this episode on Henrietta Lacks and the…
Ep. 61: Rollin’ It Back: History of Vaginal Birth After C-section
In this episode, we explore a decision faced by many pregnant people: choosing between having another C-section or attempting a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Many opt for another C-section…
From the Archives: The Classical Woman
We thought we'd take a break from some of our ~heavier~ content and bring back one of our favorite (and one of our funniest) episodes. Here's The Classical Woman: Ancient Theories of Female…
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