It's that time of the month. Aunt Flow is visiting and your loved ones have called in a Code Red. Why are you all of a sudden craving french fries, crying at commercials, and ready to divorce your husband over the way he loads the dishwasher?

In this episode of Health Her Way, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Angela Westfall, certified nurse midwife at Covenant Health, to break down the stages of the menstrual cycle, what’s actually happening with your hormones throughout the month, and why your body and emotions can feel different from week to week. We’ll also share practical tips for managing the “P” word, your period, and knowing what’s normal and what’s not.

Angela Westfall Bio:

Angela is a board-certified nurse midwife at Covenant Health and a graduate from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program in 2013. She works collaboratively with the Covenant OB/GYN physicians to provide evidence-based quality gynecologic care to women. She has experience caring for women in the specialty of lactation and parent education as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a childbirth educator. In addition, Angela has cared for women and their infants as a nurse since 2002 and has nursing experience in gynecology, antepartum, postpartum and newborn nursery areas. She received her certification as a Maternal Newborn Nurse in 2011. Angela offers healthcare to women of all ages, including those with special care needs. She is passionate about empowering women to be active partners in directing their healthcare. Angela believes each woman is unique and deserves individualized health care to maximize their quality of life.

Have a topic you’d like us to cover?
Connect with us!
Facebook: Covenant Health
Instagram: @covenanthealth

You've heard that term before, don't shoot the messenger. As the messengers for our bodies, hormones might be giving off mixed signals. Let's dive in with our expert to find out exactly what they're trying to tell us.

In this episode of Health Her Way, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Dr. Ramya Undamatla, endocrinologist at Covenant Health, to decode what hormones actually do and why they influence cycles, fertility, mood, sleep, stress, and more. Dr. Undamatla breaks down the hormones that impact women most, how they shift across different stages of life, and the key signs that something may be out of balance.

Dr. Ramya Undamatla Bio:

Ramya Undamatla, board certified in Endocrinology and currently at Covenant Health’s Grace Clinic. She attended Manipal University, one of the top ten medical schools in India. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rutgers University/New Jersey medical school. To pursue her lifelong passion in Endocrinology, she relocated to the neighboring state of Pennsylvania where she completed her Endocrinology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Undamatla finds joy in her long-term physician-patient relationships.

Have a topic you’d like us to cover?
Connect with us!
Facebook: Covenant Health
Instagram: @covenanthealth

Health Her Way is back for season two, “Seasons of Life.”

This season, we’re diving into the major chapters of a women’s health journey, from navigating hormones and menstrual health to fertility and family planning, to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. We’ll also explore the essentials that support women through every life stage, including nutrition and long-term heart, brain, and bone health.

Covenant Health’s female experts from a variety of specialties join us throughout the season to share insight and guidance that help women better understand their bodies and move through each stage of life with more confidence.

In this short kickoff episode, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert introduce the theme and share how this season aims to support women through every chapter of their health journey. Whether you are stepping into a new season of supporting someone you love through theirs, we are so glad you’re here!

Have a topic you’d like us to cover?
Connect with us!
Facebook: Covenant Health
Instagram: @covenanthealth