Host Rosemarie Crosdale, AGNP-C, breaks down the prostate cancer signs women should recognize and how to start the screening conversation with the men in your life. From urinary changes to what a PSA test and digital rectal exam involve, this episode gives you clear talking points to help dads, partners, brothers, and friends book that checkup. What you’ll learn

• Reminders for everyone: annual physicals, colonoscopy timing, heart and diabetes screening, sexual health and STI protection (05:39)
• How to encourage men to see a clinician even if they’re nervous (10:13)
• Why early detection improves treatment options (11:14)
• Common prostate warning signs: frequent urination, weak or stopping stream, blood in urine, pelvic pressure, new or persistent pain (11:47)
• What screening looks like: PSA blood test and digital rectal exam, and when a urologist gets involved (12:56)

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If you’ve been with us since Season 1, you know that Totally Woman! has always been about education, empowerment, and encouragement. In this episode, host Rosemarie Crosdale, AGNP-C, continues that mission with a powerful reminder: it’s time to prioritize your health.

Rosemarie covers timely health concerns like the recent Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in New York, while also breaking down the importance of staying up to date on preventive vaccines—including pneumonia, shingles, flu, MMR, varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis A & B, and HPV.

As a longtime listener, you’ll appreciate the deeper dive into essential wellness steps, such as:

• Making your annual physical a non-negotiable
• Asking for critical blood work like A1C, thyroid function, lipid profile, vitamin D, iron/ferritin, CRP, and a CBC
• Keeping current with screenings like Pap smears, mammograms, colonoscopies, and a DEXA scan for bone health

This episode also touches on an often-overlooked topic: sexual health. Rosemarie emphasizes the importance of STD testing for HIV, syphilis, and gonorrhea, along with the protective benefits of condom use.

By staying proactive with screenings, vaccines, and honest conversations with your providers, you’re setting yourself up for strength, longevity, and the ability to keep showing up for those you love.

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On this episode of Totally Women!, Rosemarie opens up about the realities of perimenopause and menopause, reminding women that no two journeys are the same.

From shifting cycles and symptoms to the emotional toll these changes can bring, she highlights the importance of self-advocacy, open communication, and holistic self-care. Rosemarie also shares practical insights on treatments, lifestyle adjustments, and staying connected to community support, all while encouraging women to embrace this stage with knowledge and confidence.

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