Maybe she's born with it? Maybe it's just her eggs. ;) Welcome to the reproductive trust fund you never knew you were born into.

Katie Thompson and Dr. Natalie Crawford come together for a conversation unique to women, but since the entire planet depends on us (and our eggs)– it matters to all.

Eggs are the new generational wealth. They operate as the most mitochondria-dense cells in the human body, capable of giving life, warding off disease and infection, and carry genetic coding embedded from multiple generations of your maternal line. And even better? These superhuman supercells are given to us (women) at birth.

Join Katie Thompson and the leading voice in fertility, women's reproductive health and longevity, Dr. Natalie Crawford as we talk all things: Eggs.

We'll cover the makeup of this superwoman cell, how to maximize fertility and cell function and we'll dive into the world of epigenetics-- what is birth-given, passed down from multiple generations vs what is within your control and how to make necessary choices in your daily life to ensure a long and healthier lifespan.

Eggs matter. It’s not just about whether or not you will have children and it’s not all about your age. This episode is about discovering the value of your own genetic makeup, identifying cellular predispositions and learning what you can do to maximize DNA function to promote a longer and healthier life, for generations to come.

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Natalie Crawford, MD is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Crawford is CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine focused on leadership and education.

Dr. Crawford completed her undergraduate education at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at University of Texas Medical Branch, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Texas Southwestern, and Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of North Carolina, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research.

She is an Affiliate Clinical Professor of Women’s Health at the University of Texas Dell Medical School.

Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on fertility and reproductive health on Instagram/TikTok @nataliecrawfordmd, twitter @ncrawfordmd, and You Tube “Natalie Crawford, MD,” and she is the host of the popular podcast “As a Woman” with over 6 million downloads.

Her debut book, “The Fertility Formula”, released by Penguin Random House, available now for pre-order and will be officially released April 14, 2026.

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I Shaved My Vag For This created, written, and produced by Katie Thompson.

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Roughly 60% of women will experience a UTI at least once in their lifetime. 40% will experience a recurrence within the next 6 months. For some of us, it's our most loyal and consistent relationship we never asked for.

But why are women so prone to UTI's? Why can't we enjoy a fun night without worrying about peeing papercuts? What happens when we pee, shower and cranberry our way to peace of mind, but the infection still finds us?

Is this final destination? Genetics? ...... the consequences of last night's vodka & lukewarm pizza?

Join Katie Thompson and women's health educator and physician, Dr. Amy Papermaster, as we dive into the science of Urinary Tract Infections aka UTI's and what lies beneath the bacterial infection that greets us at dawn and get clear on the stigma surrounding hygiene, lifestyle and our supposed anatomical shortcomings.

We'll cover the basics of why these infections take place, what makes women especially susceptible and key indicators that may signal your body is prone to recurrent visits within the first 6-9 months of an initial infection. We'll also discuss why UTI's have nothing to do with your hygiene or "doing it wrong," instead, we'll talk about methods for adequately treating a UTI, why getting in front of "the burn" is not as simple as downing water and cranberry juice, and the importance that age plays in both the likelihood of recurrence and in the severity of infection.

If left ignored and untreated, UTI's can quickly lead to much broader systemic issues, neurological disorders and at worst, kidney failure.

This is a serious topic, but here at SMV, we didn’t come to this life to spend it scared of our own urethras.

Knowledge is power. And when the vag screams, that means it’s the call. It’s time to ask questions and get clear on how to resolve these infections once and for all.

Welcome back to a brand new dose of women's health & educational chaos-- said out loud-- with Katie Thompson and leading women's health series, I Shaved My Vag For This.

Class is officially back in session.

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About Our Guest

Dr. Amy Papermaster holds a joint Clinical Assistant Professor appointment in the School of Nursing and Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health. A native Texan, Dr. Papermaster earned a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at The University of Texas at Austin. She received a Master of Science degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program from Vanderbilt University.

As an educator, she is driven to promote student nurses to become the patient’s advocate and voice through skilled, evidence-based competent and comprehensive care. Research interests include knowledge-sharing and collaboration and advancing the field of women’s health in areas such as vulvar, pelvic-floor, and pelvic pain disorders. Clinically, she is proud to have worked alongside her colleagues in the emergency department as a nurse, and in women’s health practices as a nurse practitioner.

Her clinical focus is on promotion of health and prevention of disease for women across the lifespan and is passionate about helping women with complex gynecologic conditions achieve their treatment goals. Currently, she practices at UT Health Austin Women’s Health Department.

Connect with Amy @amypapermaster and hear more from Dr. Papermaster on her podcast, Off The Charts, exploring women’s health topics that may not always fit “in the chart.”

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I Shaved My Vag For This is founded, written and produced by Katie Thompson.

Video production and editing by Sophia Puccetti.

Podcast theme song and musical parodies composed and produced by Katie Thompson.

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Ah. Mean Girls. The invisible thread that trauma bonds us together.

But, have you ever wondered why girls pit themselves against one another? Why is psychological warfare our weapon of choice? And what do the parents have to do with it? Turns out, they might be 50% of the equation.

Join us for a jam-packed conversation with leading expert on tween/teen girl development and teen parent life coach, Barb Steinberg, as she guides us through all of the inner workings of mean girls, human evolution, and the generational responsibility we carry to teach our kids how to understand anger and ways to point personal

pain toward growth and compassion.

Lastly, we’ll discover whether or not today's bully and victim are of the same kind, and why the landscape is dramatically different with the proliferation of phones and social media.

Buckle up SMV, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Find Barb Steinberg @barb.steinberg.parenting.girls and learn more about her teen/tween girl and parent coaching practice at barbsteinberg.com.

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Written and produced by Katie Thompson.

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