Pelvic Pain, Gym Burnout & Navigating Social Drinking

Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney break down the latest health headlines, from new CSIRO research revealing why a protein gap in perimenopause could be driving unexpected weight gain, to why medical science says a hard "no" to the viral mouth-taping sleep trend.

They also unpack "functional fragrances," exploring whether perfumes engineered by neuroscience can actually reduce stress and boost your mood or if it's just clever marketing. In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni dives into a surprising study showing that 1 in 5 women intentionally withhold symptoms from their doctor out of shame, plus a deep dive into pelvic vein congestion, a surprisingly common but rarely discussed cause of chronic pelvic pain, and what can actually be done to treat it.

And in Asking for a Friend, she answers your real-life questions about how to handle gym burnout without losing your hard-earned progress, and practical strategies for navigating social drinking pressure without feeling like the designated buzzkill.

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CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach