The Wise Gals
By Courtney Hay & Shea Kinney
The Wise GalsMar 22, 2020
TWG - Episode 5 - Exercising Self Compassion
This episode of the Wise Gal’s podcast focuses on physical activity and exercise for women. Shea discusses the physical, psychological, and brain-related benefits of exercise. Courtney discusses the differences between a positive and negative relationship with exercise, and how we can practice self-compassion to work towards a healthier relationship with physical activity. Both gals also dive into social, financial, and cultural barriers specific to women. Tune in to gain some insight on how you can transform your relationship with exercise!
The following sources were used in the making of this podcast:
Abbasi, I. N. (2014). Socio-cultural barriers to attaining recommended levels of physical activity among females: A review of literature. Quest, 66(4), 448-467.
Al-Kaabi, J., Al-Maskari, F., Afandi, B., Parkar, H., & Nagelkerke, N. (2009). Physical activity and reported barriers to activity among type 2 diabetic patients in the United Arab Emirates. Review of Diabetes Studies, 6, 271–278.
Benau, E. M., Benau, E. M., Plumhoff, J., Timko, C. A., & Timko, C. A. (2019). Women's dieting goals (weight loss, weight maintenance, or not dieting) predict exercise motivation, goals, and engagement in undergraduate women: A self-determination theory framework. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 17(6), 553-567.
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://csep.ca/CMFiles/Guidelines/CSEP_PAGuidelines_0-65plus_en.pdf
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Parra-Medina, D., & Messias, D. K. (2011). Promotion of physical activity among Mexican-origin women in Texas and South Carolina: An examination of social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors. Quest, 63, 100–117.
Rossi, M. A., & Ruzzier, C. A. (2018). Career choices and the evolution of the college gender gap. World Bank Economic Review, 32(2), 307-333.
Spinney, J., & Millward, H. (2010). Time and money: A new look at poverty and the barriers to physical activity in canada. Social Indicators Research, 99(2), 341-356.
Strelan, P., Mehaffey, S. J., & Tiggemann, M. (2003). Self-objectification and esteem in young women: The mediating role of reasons for exercise. Sex Roles, 48(1-2), 89-95.
TWG - Episode 4 - Misconceptions & Contraception
ROUND 4 we are back!!!! Episode 4 of the Wise Gals Podcast focuses on the taboo topic of contraceptives. Contraceptives are used amongst many women in the US and Canada to prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Over the years, contraceptives have provided women with social opportunities in the workforce. Yet, we discuss the various educational and financial barriers many women experience when trying to access contraceptives. The gals dive into the details of common contraceptives used amongst young females; oral contraceptives and intrauterine devices (IUD) to help you inform yourself of options if you are considering the use of contraceptives.
The following sources were used in the making of this episode:
Andrist, L. C. (2008). The implications of objectification theory for women's health: Menstrual suppression and "maternal request" cesarean delivery. Health Care for Women International, 29(5), 551-565.
Barnett, C., Hagemann, C., Dinger, J., Do Minh, T., & Heinemann, K. (2017). Fertility and combined oral contraceptives - unintended pregnancies and planned pregnancies following oral contraceptive use - results from the INAS-SCORE study. The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 22(1), 17-23.
Black, A. Y., Guilbert, E., Hassan, F., Chatziheofilou, I., Lowin, J., Jeddi, M., Filonenko, A., & Trussell, J. (2015). The Cost of Unintended Pregnancies in Canada: Estimating Direct Cost, Role of Imperfect Adherence, and the Potential Impact of Increased Use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives. Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC, 37(12), 1086–1097. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1701-2163(16)30074-3
Black, A., Rouhani, S., & Cook, J. (2019). Adherence to contraceptive use among canadian women of reproductive age: Results of a national survey. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 41(5), 712-712.
Heinemann, K., Reed, S., Moehner, S., & Minh, T. D. (2015). Comparative contraceptive effectiveness of levonorgestrel-releasing and copper intrauterine devices: The european active surveillance study for intrauterine devices. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 70(5), 317-318.
Herd, P., Higgins, J., Sicinski, K., & Merkurieva, I. (2016). The implications of unintended pregnancies for mental health in later life. American Journal of Public Health, 106(3), 421-429.
Lakehomer, H., Kaplan, P. F., Wozniak, D. G., & Minson, C. T. (2013). Characteristics of scheduled bleeding manipulation with combined hormonal contraception in university students. Contraception, 88(3), 426-430.
Lantos, H., Manlove, J., Wildsmith, E., Faccio, B., Guzman, L., & Moore, K. A. (2019). Parent-teen communication about sexual and reproductive health: Cohort differences by race/ethnicity and nativity. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(5), 833.
Sivin, I., & Batár, I. (2010). State-of-the-art of non-hormonal methods of contraception: III. intrauterine devices. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, 15(2), 96-112.
TWG - Episode 3 - Espresso Depresso
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
This episode of the wise gals podcast covers a sensitive and very relevant topic of depression. Women are twice as likely to develop depression during their reproductive years than men. Shea and Courtney discuss some of the vulnerable periods of time in which women might be more susceptible to depression due to hormonal fluctuations as well as historical and social challenges women experience. They describe the common symptoms associated with depression to shed some light on anyone questioning if they are experiencing depression. Both gals dive into their personal experiences and struggles with overcoming depression and ways in which you can find help if you or a friend are experiencing depression.
If you feel that you or a friend is experiencing depression please seek help!! We have attached some references to help you better understand what you are experiencing and find the help you need.
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/depression
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/crisis-resources
The following sources were used in the making of this podcast:
Lokuge, S., Frey, B. N., Foster, J. A., Soares, C. N., & Steiner, M. (2011). Depression in women: Windows of vulnerability and new insights into the link between estrogen and serotonin. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 72(11), e1563-e1569.
Meyer, J. D., Koltyn, K. F., Stegner, A. J., Kim, J., & Cook, D. B. (2016). Influence of exercise intensity for improving depressed mood in depression: A dose-response study. Behavior Therapy, 47(4), 527-537.
Habel, C., Feeley, N., Hayton, B., Bell, L., & Zelkowitz, P. (2015). Causes of women׳s postpartum depression symptoms: Men׳s and women׳s perceptions. Midwifery, 31(7), 728-734.
Slavin, M., Barach, E., Farmer, S., Luba, R., & Earleywine, M. (2017). Cannabis and symptoms of PMS and PMDD. Addiction Research & Theory, 25(5), 383-389.
TWG - Episode 2 - 100% Confrontation
We are back!!! Shea and Courtney cover the difficult conversation surrounding confrontation. They discuss the historical, social, and interpersonal factors that play a large role in women’s comfortability in being assertive in their relationships. Shea dives into the negative health consequences that result from failing to confront and Courtney describes some tips we can all implement into our lives to develop a more assertive style of behaviour as women.
The following sources were used in the making of the podcast:
April, K., & Sikatali, N. (2019). Personal and interpersonal assertiveness of female leaders in skilled technical roles. Effective Executive, 22(4), 33-58.
Glick, P. (2014). Commentary: Encouraging confrontation: Commentary. Journal of Social Issues, 70(4), 779-791.
Sanchez, D. T., Himmelstein, M. S., Young, D. M., Albuja, A. F., & Garcia, J. A. (2016). Confronting as autonomy promotion: Speaking up against discrimination and psychological well-being in racial minorities. Journal of Health Psychology, 21(9), 1999-2007.
TWG - Episode 1 - The Endless Cycle... Period
This episode of the Wise Gals podcast covers the taboo conversation surrounding periods!!! Shea and Courtney break down and simplify the details of the female menstrual cycle, hormones associated with your cycle, and how factors of our environment including stress and exercise can influence your period. Tune in to gain some insight about your period and develop a new appreciation for your body!!!
The information discussed in this episode was obtained from the following references;
Berga, S. L., & Berga, S. L. (1995). Stress and amenorrhea. Endocrinologist, 5(6), 416-421.
Eckerson, J. M. (2019). Energy and the nutritional needs of the exercising female Routledge.
Manore M.M. (2002). Dietary recommendations and athletic menstrual dysfunction. Sports Medicine, 32(14), 887-901.
Valsamakis, G., Chrousos, G., & Mastorakos, G. (2019). Stress, female reproduction and pregnancy. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 100, 48-57.
White, B., & Porterfield, S. (2013). Endocrine and reproductive physiology Elsevier Health Sciences.