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The Vital Women Podcast

20+ years of advocacy, One Athena Leadership Award. A lifetime of Dominican-rooted resilience. Ivette is a Menopause Consultant and Producer of The Vital Women who refuses to let midlife be a period of silence. By...more

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Episode 37

February 14, 2026

Interview of Olympic Proportions - Dr. Tracy Espiritu McKay, Doctor for Team USA's Figure Skaters

The 2026 Milano Winter Olympics starts on February 6th, featuring 16 sports disciplines, including Figure Skating. We have here for you a compelling and...

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00:22:00

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Episode 36

February 07, 2026

Vital Flow: Leading in STEM and Protecting Public Health w/ Lucia Molina

We often think of "wellness" in terms of what we eat and how we move, but what about the element we interact with most?...

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00:33:56

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Episode 35

January 31, 2026

Breaking Down the Name

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan breaks down the meaning of the title "The Vital Women," by giving examples and stories of "vital" and...

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Episode 34

January 24, 2026

Women in Action / Mujeres en Acción

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan shares her experience with her women's group Women in Action / Mujeres en Acción as they got together...

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Episode 33

January 17, 2026

Holiday Hangover Part 3 - The Flight Response

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan continues her discussion of the Holiday Hangover and dives into the The Flight Response. We describe "ostriging" and...

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00:22:24

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Episode 32

January 10, 2026

The Anxiety Audit (Holiday Hangover Part 2)

On this week's episode, Ivette O'Sullivan continues her discussion of the Holiday Hangover and dives into the Anxiety Audit. She describes the different reactions...

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