Itchy and Bitchy Podcast
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Together, they poke the swollen ego of healthcare, question sacred cows, mock wellness garbage, and translate confusing medicine before the system bills you for oxygen.
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219: A Perfect Birth… Then a Deadly Heart Attack
(00:00:00) 219: A Perfect Birth… Then a Deadly Heart Attack (00:00:11) Welcome to the Itchy and Bitchy Podcast (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets Supplements (00:01:04) A Tragic Case of Postpartum…
218: Itchy and Bitchy ClinicCrawl - Give the medicine, Respect the worms; Vomiting LungWorms
(00:00:00) 218: Itchy and Bitchy ClinicCrawl - Give the medicine, Respect the worms; Vomiting LungWorms (00:00:06) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:10) The Itchy and Bitchy Podcast…
217: Healthcare Is a Dumpster Fire with Better Branding but the System Still Sucks!
(00:00:00) 217: Healthcare Is a Dumpster Fire with Better Branding but the System Still Sucks! (00:00:03) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:19) Meet the Doctors (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pets…
Life Transitions: Karen and Forrest's Exit - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen marks a major transition for Itchy and Bitchy as future hosts Stephen Miller and Dr. Keith Hnilica turn the tables and interview her about major life changes. Together, they reflect on…
Estrogen Has Been Let Out of Jail! - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen is joined by future Itchy and Bitchy hosts Stephen Miller, an acute care nurse practitioner specializing in cardiovascular disease, and Dr. Keith Hnilica, a veterinary dermatologist, for a…
Dining with Your Dog: No Kibble Needed - Itchy and Bitchy
Family nurse practitioner Karen Nickell introduces future Itchy and Bitchy host Dr. Keith Hnilica, a veterinary dermatologist, for a lively conversation about pet food and what animals can teach us…
Can Heartbreak Physically Break Your Heart? - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen kicks off a new chapter for Itchy and Bitchy by introducing future host Stephen Miller, a cardiology nurse practitioner, for a conversation on Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or “broken heart…
Vaginal Biofilm: Stranger Than Fiction! - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen answers a listener's question about vaginal biofilms. What are they and why do they make recurrent BV and yeast infections so hard to treat? She explains how these bacterial or fungal…
How to Reset Distress to Peace and Joy (RERUN) - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen shares a collection of grounding techniques to help listeners manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions. From holding ice, savoring food, and taking mindful walks to laughter, music,…
AI in Medicine: Friend or Foe? - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen explains how AI is already being used in healthcare, from helping find polyps during colonoscopies to speeding documentation. She also covers the biggest concerns, including the possibility of…
Digital Health: The New Wild, Wild West - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen unpacks the fast-growing world of digital health, from Apple Watch and smartphone apps to telehealth and new hospital tech that can improve care and streamline recovery at home. She also…
Healing After Pet Loss: A Personal Tale - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen shares a deeply personal episode on the human-animal bond after the loss of her family’s lovebird, Saki, exploring why pet grief can feel so profound and practical ways to heal. She offers…
Grandmothers Rule: Menopausal Mammals Revisited - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen Nickell revisits menopausal mammal, this time with brand new context: new research from Uganda’s Ngogo chimpanzees shows some chimps experience menopause too. She explains what makes humans…
GLP-1: Not Just a Weight Loss Med - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen takes a look at GLP-1 receptor agonists, best known for weight loss and diabetes. She explores the rapidly expanding list of conditions these medications may help treat. From emerging and…
Countdown of Karen's Top Ten Episodes of 2025 - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen counts down her top 10 Itchy & Bitchy moments of 2025, from smarter New Year’s resolutions and promising UTI vaccines on the horizon to updated insights on HRT.Visit our…
Oh, Snap! Osteoporosis! - Itchy and Bitchy
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,…
Red Light Under My Christmas Tree? - Itchy and Bitchy
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…
Holiday Heart Doesn't Mean a Happy Heart (RERUN) - Itchy and Bitchy
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…
Surprising Update on Healthcare Self Advocacy! - Itchy and Bitchy
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,…
Estradiol and Skin: The Perfect Match! - Itchy and Bitchy
Karen tackles a common menopause question: oral vs. topical estradiol. She explains first-pass metabolism and why transdermal options can lower clot, gallstone, and side-effect risks for many, then…
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Itchy and Bitchy Podcast has published 219 episodes since August 2018, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.
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