Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for the third of a three part series of episodes covering menopause.  This week's episode covers the treatment of menopause.  We cover both hormonal and non-hormonal treatments available for menopause. There is also discussion about bioidentical hormones. Download and listen to learn more! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below, or DM us on Instagram...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for the second of a three part series of episodes covering menopause.  This week's episode covers the work-up involved when diagnosing menopause.  We cover every symptom that contributes to diagnosis, lab tests, and more. Learn which labs are useful and which labs aren’t. Are the symptoms even menopause, or something else? Download and listen to learn more! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share?...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for the first of a three part series of episodes covering menopause.  This week's episode explains what menopause actually is, and details the symptoms experienced prior to, during, and after menopause.  We cover everything from hot flashes and weight gain to mood and skin changes.  Download and listen to learn more! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below, or DM...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush and Dr. Anne Sharkey for a rebroadcast of our very first guest interview covering transgender surgery with Dr. Ashley DeLeon in honor of Pride Month. Dr. DeLeon completed an advanced fellowship with training in transgender surgery and practices in Austin, Texas at the renowned Crane Center. This episode covers the spectrum of transgender surgical procedures. Have a question that wasn't answered in the episode or an idea for a future topic? Send us a DM...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an overview episode covering infertility. Appropriately titled Fertility 101, this episode will cover the basics of an infertility work-up. They discuss when to start a work-up, which labs and imaging might be needed, and when to visit an infertility specialist. Download and listen to learn more! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below, or DM us on Instagram...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush and Dr. Anne Sharkey for a guest episode of the From T**s to Toes Podcast featuring board-certified and fellowship-trained podiatrist, Dr. Stephanie Oexeman.  Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when you have a damaged or compressed tibial nerve which is the nerve in your ankle.  In this episode, the doctors will discuss symptoms, potential causes, evaluation and treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome.  Have a question that wasn't answered in the...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode all about the first period and gynecology visit for teens.  For most girls, the first period will occur around age 13 but the onset can range from 9-15. A period happens because of hormonal changes in the body. Listen in to this episode as Dr. Rush covers what is normal and what raises concern and when exactly the first visit to a gynecologist's office should occur. Download and listen to learn more!...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush and Dr. Anne Sharkey for a guest episode of the From T**s to Toes Podcast featuring board certified Gastroenterologist Dr. Crystal Bowden-McKay. Colon cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) and usually begins as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells or polyps.  During this episode the doctors discuss screening recommendations, types of screening, the preparation required for a colonoscopy, the risk factors for developing colon...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush and Dr. Anne Sharkey for a guest episode of the From T**s to Toes Podcast featuring board certified Dermatologist Dr. Donna Ward. The doctors talk about the different causes of hair loss, what kids of tests can be helpful in assessing hair loss and which treatments are effective. Dr. Ward practices with Pinnacle Detmatology in Dyer, Indiana.  You can follow Pinnacle Dermatology at @pinnskin. Have a question that wasn't answered in the episode?  Send us a voice...

Join hosts Dr. Rush and Dr. Sharkey for a replay of season one's most popular episode about foot fetishes! A foot fetish, or podophilia, is defined as a pronounced sexual interest in the feet and is the most common sexual fetish for otherwise non-sexual body parts. Tune in to learn more! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below, or DM us on Instagram @fromtitstotoes or email us at [email protected].  Don't forget to follow us on...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode all about labor induction. Induction of labor includes methods to induce cervical ripening as well as stimulation of uterine contractions via breaking of the water bag and/or use of pitocin. The episode covers methods of labor induction, when it is considered and when it is avoided. Download and listen to learn more! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode on Chemo toes.  Chemo toes is a generalized term describing side effects that occur in the feet as a result of chemotherapy treatments.  The episode includes information on the types of changes to look for, the types of treatment that cause certain changes, and how to manage these changes if they are to occur. Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below,...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush and Dr. Anne Sharkey as they kick off season 2 of the From T**s to Toes Podcast with a guest interview!  The episode features board certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Lauren Crawford and is one you don't want to miss.  Combining some of today's most popular plastic surgery techniques, the mommy makeover is a combination of procedures performed together to improve the physical changes that occur after pregnancy, weight loss, and aging.  The doctors talk about the...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode about….you guessed it…. Vaginas! We have interesting and curious facts about vaginas. We also have a list of vagina nicknames! There’s a vagina in the Guinness World Records? Yup! Listen in to hear all about it! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below, or DM us on Instagram @fromtitstotoes or email us at [email protected].  Don't forget to...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode filled with fascinating and fun facts about the foot!  Listen in to learn just how many sweat glands are in our feet, how big the world's smallest feet are and more!  You'll be ready to wow your friends and family with your knowledge of an assortment of random, but fun, foot facts! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below, or DM us on Instagram...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for another field trip episode!  With colder temps approaching, it is officially boot season.  On this episode, the doctors head out to their local DSW to check out the selection and talk about what to look for when shopping for boots. Needing boots for work, hiking, or a night out with friends? Listen in to know what to look for! Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode about illegal baby names. What’s in a name? And why would some countries or states ban a name? Find out which names are illegal and some of the stories behind them. Have a question we didn't cover or a story you want to share? Send it to us via the link below, or DM us on Instagram @fromtitstotoes or email us at [email protected].  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @fromtitstotoes for more...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode all about pseudocyesis. Pseudocyesis, often referred to as a false pregnancy or a phantom pregnancy, is a condition in which women (and even men) experience the physical signs and symptoms of pregnancy without confirmation of the presence of a fetus.  Pseudocyesis is commonly caused by an intense desire to be pregnant.  This condition is a true testament to the power of the mind-body connection. Download...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush and Dr. Anne Sharkey, as they welcome back guest, Dr. Sangeetha Kolluri, a board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgeon for an episode about breast cancer and treatment.  Receiving news of an abnormal mammogram and breast cancer diagnosis can leave one grappling with so many questions.  Listen in as we walk through the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer with Dr. Kolluri. Be sure to follow Dr. Kolluri @breasttexas and check out her website...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode detailing the history of the Cesarean section.  A Caesarean section, also known as C-section, or cesarean delivery, is a surgical procedure where a baby is delivered through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.  Dr. Rush shares the interesting history of Caesarean sections in this episode.  It is truly amazing to learn the remarkable progress that has been made in just recent history!   ---...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a Podiatrist, for an episode all about ankle sprains.  The ankle joint, comprised of the tibia, the fibula and the talus is the most commonly sprained joint in the human body and accounts for 20% of all sports injuries in the United States yearly.  Ankle sprains are graded from mild to severe and recovery can range from weeks to months.  Listen in to this week's episode as Dr. Sharkey covers the types of ankle sprains, evaluation,...

Join hosts, Dr. Mikaela Rush, an OBGyn, and Dr. Anne Sharkey, a podiatrist, for an episode of question and answer! We had so much fun with Q&A last time, we decided to do it again! We’ll answer both medical and random questions and enjoy some laughs along the way! Have you wondered why random hairs grow around your nipples or why some people have dry and cracked heels and others don’t? If so, then this episode is just for you! Looking to purchase the SEXAPEEL spray Dr. Sharkey can’t live...

Join hosts Dr. Mikaela Rush and Dr. Anne Sharkey, for a guest interview, as they talk with Dr. Catherine McNeese, a Pathologist in Austin, Texas. This episode covers all things pathology as Dr. McNeese shares her educational pathway to pathology and gives us a glimpse into what a pathologist's life looks like.  We chat about surgical processing of specimens collected in the OR, from the expected to the unexpected!  Tune in to hear some of the surprising items pathologists encounter after...

Join hosts, Dr. Mikaela Rush (OBGyn) and Dr. Anne Sharkey (Podiatrist), as they interview a local Austin Lactation Consultant- Diba Tillery, RN, BSN, IBCLC. They discuss common breastfeeding issues such as proper latching, clogged ducts, mastitis, and increasing milk supply. You can find Diba Tillery at mypuredelivery.com, on TikTok @mypuredelivery_ibclcs, and on Instagram @mypuredelivery. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/from-t**s-to-toes/message