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The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon

by Higher Ground · English · Health

Menopause isn’t a moment, it’s the rest of your life. Hosted by leading OBGYN Dr. Sharon Malone, a perimenopause and menopause expert with over 30 years of experience, The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is where women take back the conversation on hormones and aging. Each week, Dr. Sharon wi

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 40 min
Latest: 30 Mar 2026
Language: English

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30 Mar 2026 · 38 min

Hot on Air with CNN’s Laura Coates (Rerun)

Did you know there are over 30 symptoms attributed to menopause? CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates shares personal experiences: almost dying giving birth, her early menopause, and how she handled hot flashes on air. Dr. Sharon shares symptoms, warning signs and recommendations on how to get help. Plus the two discuss Laura’s health improvements due to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon MaloneProduced by Stella HartmannProduction Assistance by Franchesca Diaz and CJ ArcherdSound Design and Engineering…

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23 Mar 2026 · 33 min
Hormones Changes In Your Thirties? Definitely Says Hannah Bronfman
Entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman joins Dr. Sharon to talk about her experience navigating fertility and perimenopause all in her 30s. She gives an inside look on her journey through infertility and the tough emotions that came with it. Hannah also shares the signs that tipped her off that she was entering perimenopause despite not expecting it to happen so soon. Plus, Dr. Sharon explains how perimenopause differs from menopause.The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.Produced by Stella Hartmann.Production Assistance by Franchesca Diaz.Sound…
16 Mar 2026 · 50 min
The "Pause" Life with Mary Claire Haver
Today on the show Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Sharon dish on all the things they want us to know about menopause. The two colleagues share their unique perspectives on how they menopause and perimenopause. The two share important information on HRT, like did you know know that your brain (not your ovaries) is responsible for ovulation? Plus, learn how to avoid falling into the online trap of supplements, and what you should really be looking for in terms of their quality.Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is…
9 Mar 2026 · 41 min
How do Genes Really Affect your Breast Cancer Risk? ft Dr. Corrine Menn
This week, Dr. Sharon is joined by Dr. Corrine Menn, an OBGYN and menopause specialist, to talk about genes. Is it worth getting genetic testing? And how much of your breast cancer risk really comes down to family history? Plus, Dr. Menn gives us an inside look at her own breast cancer survival story, and how it changed her outlook on standard of care. Have questions? Submit them here.Dr. Corinne Menn is a board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. A 24-year breast cancer survivor, premature menopause and a BRCA carrier, she brings both professional expertise and…
2 Mar 2026 · 35 min
Two Jain Monks and an OBGYN Talk Perimenopause!
Today, Dr. Sharon discusses “Balance: A Perimenopause Journey,” a docuseries directed by Dallas-based Jain monk-filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti. As Jain monks, they live by the principle of non-violence (ahimsa) — to cause no harm and to help reduce suffering wherever they can. So what happens when they unexpectedly start suffering in their bodies?? This episode explores the challenges women face when going through perimenopause, or the transition to menopause. Plus the guests talk to Dr. Sharon about how knowledge is also a form of compassion and how that can lead to…
23 Feb 2026 · 33 min
The Universal Female Experience ft Gayle King
Gayle King comes on the show to discuss the one universal female experience: Menopause. Gayle and Dr. Sharon talk about their shared histories of having conversations around menopause with Oprah and Michelle Obama. Gayle also shares what her experiences were like and why she regrets not doing Hormone Replacement Therapy. Plus, Gayle talks about being vibrant and alive past your 60's and why she wants to have the conversation about menopause on the show, since she knows many women who have suffered, felt ashamed, or have had their doctor's ignore their symptoms. Have questions? Submit them…
16 Feb 2026 · 43 min
It's All In Her Head ft. Dr. Elizabeth Comen
Medical oncologist and author Dr. Elizabeth Comen joins to unpack the long history of how women’s bodies have been misunderstood and minimized in medicine. From the early days of male doctors who believed women were "small men" to the racial bias that shapes how Black women’s pain is treated. Dr. Sharon and Dr. Comen explore how these ideas still influence care today. Plus, both Dr. Sharon and Dr. Comen discuss the dynamics between oncologiists and their relationship to Hormone Replacement Therapy. Have questions? Submit them here.Dr. Elizabeth Comen, M.D., has dedicated her medical career…
9 Feb 2026 · 37 min
Cannabinoids and Women's Health ft. Dr. Gruber
You probably have some idea of how medical cannabis affects your brain. But do you know the impacts of cannabis on women's health? Dr. Staci Gruber comes on the show to discuss the ins and outs of cannabinoids and its studied benefits! Learn how research on cannabis shows that it might help with endometriosis and menopause. Plus, Dr. Sharon shares her take on cannabis and asks all the questions you want answered. Dr. Staci Gruber is the Director of the Cognitive and Clinical Neuroimaging Core at McLean Hospital’s Brain Imaging Center and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard…
2 Feb 2026 · 40 min
Take it to Heart ft. Dr. Jayne Morgan
Cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan joins to chat about all about the #1 cause of death for women: heart disease. She shares some of the causes (hint: it's mostly under our control) plus the ways menopause impacts heart health for women. Plus the two doctors discuss how artificial intelligence could change the heart health game by letting people monitor their blood pressure beyond the doctor's office.Resources:https://www.instagram.com/drjaynemorgan Mayo Clinic - Strategies to Prevent Heart DiseaseAmerican Heart Association - Understanding Blood Pressure ReadingsThe Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon…
26 Jan 2026 · 31 min
Is a Birthing Center Right for You? Ft. Kimberly Durdin
Founder of the Kindred Space Birthing Center in Los Angeles, Kimberly Durdin joins Dr. Sharon to talk about midwifery care for expecting mothers and how birthing centers handle delivery differently than hospitals. Kimberly and Dr. Sharon also discuss the pros and cons of hospital births and get into why not every pregnant woman is a good candidate for delivering outside of a hospital. Resources:Kindred Space LABlack Maternal MortalityHistorical Significance of Doulas and MidwivesThe Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon is a production of Higher Ground.Hosted by Dr. Sharon Malone.Produced by Stella…
19 Jan 2026 · 48 min
Why Endometrial Cancer Cases Are on the Rise
Did you know endometrial cancer cases are projected to rise significantly by 2050? Dr. Carol Brown comes on the show to explain why the Gynecologic Oncology speciality is so important for women to understand. Dr. Brown also discusses with Dr. Sharon why those numbers are on the rise, and what you can do to educate yourself on it. The doctors highlight how to ensure you know what type of treatment you should be getting when going to see a doctor as it can be treated and often curable if caught early. WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR HEALTH QUESTIONS! Submit them here.Dr. Carol Brown is a gynecologic…
12 Jan 2026 · 41 min
Two Strokes and a Heart Attack! ft. ShantaQuilette Carter
Comedian and heart health advocate ShantaQuilette Carter joins the podcast to share the story behind her heart attack and multiple strokes. Carter shares how her age and lack of family history knowledge threw doctors off for years. Plus Dr. Sharon walks us through how heart attacks might appear for women and what signs you should definitely NOT ignore.ShantaQuilette Carter, famously known as HeyShantaQ, is a force of nature—an award-winning humorist, entrepreneur, and two-time stroke and heart attack survivor who turns life’s challenges into powerful lessons of resilience, joy, and…
5 Jan 2026 · 44 min
The Lucky Egg ft Dr. Lucky Sekhon
Did you know people with reproductive organs can have as many as 1 million eggs in their body? Dr. Lucky comes on to talk all things egg related: egg freezing, IVF, other modes of fertility, and the ideal age when it comes to harvesting. Both doctors offer resources to check out when it comes to national statistics plus, how to go about finding clinic evaluations. Dr. Sharon and Dr. Lucky also debate genetic testing, advances in technology and regression in legality. Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and obstetrician-gynecologist, as…
22 Dec 2025 · 34 min
Equitable Healthcare Is Better Care for Everyone ft Dr. Uché Blackstock
00:15:41:05Physician, health advocate, and author Dr. Uché Blackstock joins the show to talk about health equity and her work to advance it. The NYT bestselling author of Legacy, A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine, he talks about the detrimental effects of racism, how disparities in the U.S. healthcare system affect everybody, and how we can all begin to address these inequities. Plus, she shares how the recent rollback on DEI programs and policies has impacted her work. Do you have health questions? Submit them here.Resources:Advancing Health EquityTurn health equity talk…
15 Dec 2025 · 38 min
Is it Within Your Power to Avoid Cancer? Ft. Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee
How much can you actually do to avoid getting cancer? Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee sits down with Dr. Sharon and shares what we've learned about cancer in the last 15 years. His four new major chapters added to the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Emperor of All Maladies shares how differently we look at cancer, since the book was first published. So much has changed in the universe of cancer, the understanding of its causes; our attempts to prevent it; and in the revolutionary new treatments that are being put out every week. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have questions? Submit them here.Siddhartha…
8 Dec 2025 · 42 min
Are Hair Relaxers Bad for Your Health? ft Linda Villarosa
New York Times and 1619 Project journalist Linda Villarosa joins Dr. Sharon to talk in-depth about the viral article discussing the study on hair relaxers and their link to a higher risk of cancer. How real is the risk? Dr. Sharon digs into the study and Linda speaks on her journalistic findings. Do you have health questions? Submit them here!Linda Villarosa is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, where she covers race, inequality and public health. Her award-winning work has examined HIV/AIDS, maternal mortality, environmental justice, COVID-19 racial health disparities…
1 Dec 2025 · 39 min
High Functioning and Hidden Depression ft Dr. Judith Joseph
Board certified psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph talks with Dr. Sharon about her research on the large number of people experiencing high functioning depression. Dr. Judith, at the forefront of this first of its kind research, lays out the inspiration and details behind this study. Plus Dr. Sharon and Dr. Joseph go through the steps it takes to reclaim your joy while going through the thick of it! Do you have health questions? Submit them here.Dr. Judith Joseph MD MBA is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher and award-winning content creator who specializes in mental health and trauma.…
24 Nov 2025 · 51 min
Your Gut Health is Taking a Punch! Ultra Processed Foods and Hormone Changes ft Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Thanksgiving is the time for learning about your family's health history!Dr. Trisha Pasricha is on the show talking all things gut related! Your microbiome, antibiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, IBS, GI issues, and...fecal transplants? The two doctors discuss how your gut develops and changes from birth all the way up to midlife. Plus, Dr. Trisha shares her take on the latest gut fads. Do you have health questions? Submit them here.Dr. Trisha Pasricha, MD, MPH is a gastroenterologist and scientist at Harvard Medical School. You may know her as the “Ask A Doctor” columnist for The Washington…
17 Nov 2025 · 47 min
Your Ancestry May Reveal Crucial Breast Cancer Insights ft. Dr. Lisa Newman
This heartfelt episode kicks off with Dr. Lisa Newman and Dr. Sharon, both having lost a sister to breast cancer. Dr. Newman shares details about her life saving research on genetics and aggressive breast cancers. She explains the disparities in breast cancer rates, especially for Black women and how certain breast cancers can be tied to ancestry. Plus, Dr. Newman shares some of today’s state of the art options for high risk breast cancer treatments, screening recommendations, and underlines the importance of continuing research in the field. Do you have health questions? Submit them…
10 Nov 2025 · 48 min
Obesity Today: Getting Real about False Narratives and New Science ft Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Obesity is on the rise worldwide, and over 100 million Americans live with obesity. Dr. Fatima explains how obesity is more than just calories in and calories out issue and how it can lead to a large number of other health risks. Dr. Fatima and Dr. Sharon discuss what causes obesity outside of food and who is most at risk. Plus, Dr. Fatima shares what taking GLP-1’s for weight loss should really look like. Do you have health questions? Submit them here!Dr. Fatima Stanford, is an Obesity Medicine Physician, Internist, Pediatrician, and Scientist. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine and…
3 Nov 2025 · 57 min
A Well Lived Life is the Best Gift to Give ft Tig Notaro
Award winning stand-up comedian Tig Notaro takes a look back at the events surrounding her invasive breast cancer diagnosis and how she took it on stage for a night of raw vulnerability. Tig and Dr. Sharon discuss the ever changing responsibilities of being a cancer survivor, the desire to destigmatize end of life conversations and a new documentary Tig executive produced. Come See Me in the Good Light explores poet laureate Andrea Gibson's incurable ovarian cancer diagnosis and how she experiences it with humor, grace, and gut punching poetry. Come See Me in the Good Light premieres on…
27 Oct 2025 · 44 min
Menopause is NOT Your Final Act ft. Tamsen Fadal
A doctor and a news anchor walk into a bar...and discuss the benefits of life after menopause?Menopause can feel like the final stage of your life between brain fog, hot flashes and feeling like society is ready to write you off. But for many women, it's the beginning of the next act! Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal joins Dr. Sharon to talk about how they both navigated their midlife career changes after entering menopause. Tamsen and Dr. Sharon talk about how willpower alone can't stop menopausal symptoms, how to discuss menopause with the men in your life, and how HRT helped…
20 Oct 2025 · 40 min
The Heavy Case of Caregiving and Alzheimer's ft Yvette Nicole Brown
Within a week of the TV series Community being cancelled, a show she co-starred in, actress Yvette Nicole Brown immediately dived into caring for her father who had Alzheimer’s. In this episode, Yvette shares personal details of caregiving for her dad for almost a decade. Yvette peels back the layers of emotional challenges that come with caregiving and touches on the current caregiving crisis in America. Dr. Sharon notes the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia plus gives insights on Alzheimer symptoms. 7 million people in America live with Alzheimer's. 12 million Americans provide…
13 Oct 2025 · 36 min
Hot on Air with CNN’s Laura Coates
Did you know there are over 30 symptoms attributed to menopause? CNN anchor and analyst Laura Coates shares personal experiences: almost dying giving birth, her early menopause, and how she handled hot flashes on air. Dr. Sharon shares symptoms, warning signs and recommendations on how to get help. Plus the two discuss Laura’s health improvements due to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Have questions? Submit them here.Laura Coates is CNN’s chief legal analyst and anchor of Laura Coates Live. Coates’ significant experience as a prosecutor helps news viewers to…
6 Oct 2025 · 37 min
It's Not Hysteria! ft Dr. Karen Tang
Welcome to The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon! Did you know the word hysteria comes from the Greek word hystera, meaning uterus? On this episode, Dr. Karen Tang and Dr. Sharon chat about the history and evolution of Obstetrics Gynecology, unpack the subspecialties, and discuss the myth of the "wandering womb". Plus, Dr. Tang shares experiences patients may have on the operating table, surgical options for reproductive health, and why you may want a minimally invasive surgery for gynecologic conditions. Board Certified OBGYN and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, Dr. Karen Tang, reaches…
6 Oct 2025 · 38 min
How to Plan a Joyful Birth with Elaine Welteroth
When former Teen Vogue editor and journalist Elaine Welteroth first became pregnant, she imagined the birth she saw depicted in television and movies–joyful, safe and supportive. But after eight different doctor visits and no luck finding the right type of care, Elaine pivoted to midwifery where she found the comfort and support she was seeking. She joins Dr. Sharon Malone to share her birthing journey, how she's working to make birth joyful again, and how her new non-profit, birthFUND, is helping families get access to life-saving midwifery care. Elaine Welteroth is an award-winning…
22 Sep 2025 · 1 min
The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon Malone
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Publisher: Higher Ground
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 40 min
Latest episode: 30 Mar 2026
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