Tales from the Stirrups
Join Dr. Steven Adashek, an OBGYN with over four decades of guiding patients through every stage of life. From first periods to menopause, from contraception to conception, from dating to relationship challenges, from illness back to health, everything your group chat won't explain correctly. These are the stories and real lessons my patients have trusted me to learn from. Smart, honest, a little irreverent, and definitely not your typical doctor talk.
Episodes
Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
10 min
In this episode of Tales from the Stirrups, Dr. Adashek and his wife, Aimée, unpack what a gynecologic exam is actually supposed to feel like—and what happens when it goes wrong. Through one deeply personal story, they explore consent, communication, anxiety, and the simple truth that every patient deserves to feel informed, respected, and in control during their care.
* Remember, a podcast is not medical advice. It is simply education. I hope that this podcast will inform and encourage your conversations with your providers about your health and care. *
Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
5 min
Despite the provocative title, this 3-part series takes a thoughtful look at menopause and hormone therapy—starting with the history of hormone replacement and its benefits, then breaking down what “bio-identical” hormones actually means, and finishing with a deep dive into testosterone in women. It’s a straight-talking, patient-friendly exploration of hormones, misconceptions, and what modern science really says. Enjoy part 3 of this series all about the incredibly impact of testosterone on menopausal women.
* Remember, a podcast is not medical advice. It is simply education. I hope that this podcast will inform and encourage your conversations with your providers about your health and care. *
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
6 min
Despite the provocative title, this 3-part series takes a thoughtful look at menopause and hormone therapy—starting with the history of hormone replacement and its benefits, then breaking down what “bio-identical” hormones actually means, and finishing with a deep dive into testosterone in women. It’s a straight-talking, patient-friendly exploration of hormones, misconceptions, and what modern science really says. Enjoy part 2 of this series all about the use of estrogen and progesterone as part of hormone replacement therapy.
* Remember, a podcast is not medical advice. It is simply education. I hope that this podcast will inform and encourage your conversations with your providers about your health and care. *
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
11 min
Despite the provocative title, this 3-part series takes a thoughtful look at menopause and hormone therapy—starting with the history of hormone replacement and its benefits, then breaking down what “bio-identical” hormones actually means, and finishing with a deep dive into testosterone in women. It’s a straight-talking, patient-friendly exploration of hormones, misconceptions, and what modern science really says.
Enjoy part 1 of this series, with guest star (and wife of Dr. Steven Adashek) Aimee Adashek!
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Remember, a podcast is not medical advice. It is simply education. I hope that this podcast will inform and encourage your conversations with your providers about your health and care.
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
42 sec
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