Cliterally Obsessed
Cliterally Obsessed is the women’s health podcast where nothing is off limits. Hosted by Ottawa pelvic floor physiotherapist Lisa Flanders and Dr. Rebecca Chase, MD — a family doctor with a focused practice in gynecology and obstetrics — each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations about sex, hormones, perimenopause/menopause, pelvic health, relationships, and all things vulva and vagina. Smart, funny, and refreshingly honest — it’s the podcast for the gals who want to know more about their bodies and aren’t afraid to talk about it.
Episodes
22 episodes
Why Are You So Tired?
You’re not “just busy”… and it’s not normal to feel exhausted all the time.This week, we sit down with Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor, to unpack what’s really behind fatigue in women—and why it’s so often dismissed or oversimpli...
It’s Not About the Food: The Truth About Emotional Eating
You’re not “out of control”… and it’s not a willpower problem. This week, we sit down with Lynn Therrien, founder of the Centre for Emotional Eating, to unpack what emotional eating actually is—and why diets keep missing the point.We get...
Body Image Beyond Diet Culture with Dr Mel
This week, we sit down with Ottawa clinical psychologist Dr. Mel Arias-Valenzuela, founder and clinical director of Uprise Psychology & Wellness, whose work focuses extensively on eating disorders, body image, and helping people heal their ...
Talking Botox, Lasers, and Skincare with Dr. Sam Hetz : What Actually Makes a Difference
This week, we sit down with Ottawa physician Dr. Sam Hetz to talk about one of the most requested topics: skincare and aging.In a world filled with endless products, conflicting advice, and powerful marketing, Dr. Hetz breaks down what a...
Not "Just Bad Cramps”: Jess Packman’s Endometriosis Story
In honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we’re joined by Jess Packman—Ottawa-based hairstylist and funny-girl —who shares her deeply personal journey with this often-misunderstood disease.From her very first painful period to years of...
Testosterone in Women: The Missing Conversation with Dr. Nathalie Gamache
After our powerful conversation with Dr. Nathalie Gamache on menopause care, we knew we had to go deeper—this time into one of the most misunderstood and overlooked hormones in women’s health: testosterone.In this episode, Dr. Gamache—sc...
Understanding Menopause with Dr Nathalie Gamache
After our unforgettable conversation with Dr. Ardelle Piper, we knew we wanted to continue bringing you the voices of clinicians who are redefining menopause care. This week, we sit down with Dr. Nathalie Gamache—school teacher turned OB/GYN an...
Why do I pee so much?
Do you know every bathroom location within a 3-km radius of your house? Do you sit down to pee… and then pee again 12 minutes later? Welcome. You are among friends.In this episode, we talk about the very under-glamorous, very real questi...
Beyond Ozempic
GLP-1s are more than a headline or a celebrity trend.On the episode Beyond Ozempic, Dr Rebecca Chase and Lisa Flanders, PT look at what these medications actually do in the brain and body, who benefits most, how to use them r...
The Anti-Resolution Episode
This is not a “new year, new you” pep talk. It’s a realistic conversation about why going HAM rarely works, how perfectionism sabotages progress, and what to do instead. Think fewer rules, more sustainability, and goals that survive real life.
Strong Is Not a Body Type
In this episode, we lift the weight (pun intended) off outdated ideas about women and strength training. From the myth that “lifting makes you bulky” to the quiet power of seeing your first pull-up, we talk about what it really means to build s...
Reddit Went There (and So Did We)
This week, we plunge into the unfiltered depths of Reddit where no topic is too taboo — or too fragrantly described.From a man genuinely asking, “Do I tell my girlfriend her vagina smells like a lab rat?” to the philosophi...
Magnificent Sex in Midlife, Part 2 – Beyond the Mechanics
In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into what truly makes sex “magnificent” in midlife and beyond. Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz returns with Dr. Ardelle Piper to unpack how desire, connection, and communication evolve as our bodies and relationsh...
Midlife, Menopause, and Magnificent Sex — A Conversation with Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz & Dr. Arielle Piper
We’re talking magnificent sex—yes, really—with Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz, the researcher who literally wrote the book on it, and Dr. Arielle Piper, OB/GYN and menopause specialist. From mind-blowing intimacy to midlife desire,...
Is the IUD the Queen of Contraception?
Is the IUD really the queen of contraception? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about intrauterine devices—from how they work and the different types (hormonal vs. copper), to the myths, side effects, and what insertion...
Is my vulva normal?
From magazines to med-spa menus, vulvas are under the microscope like never before. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common (and hush-hush) questions: “Is my vulva normal?” We’ll talk about the huge spectrum of what’s natural...
Menopause- part 2
In Part 1, we tackled the chaos of perimenopause and menopause and asked what the f*ck is going on. Now it’s time to talk solutions. In this second half of our conversation with Dr. Ardelle Piper, we dive into what actually helps — fro...
Menopause -part 1
Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, brain fog — is your body suddenly doing things you don’t recognize? In this first of a two-part series, we sit down with Dr. Ardelle Piper to unpack the chaos of perimenopause and menopause. From hormones...
Why does my vagina smell?
From fishy to funky to perfectly normal — vaginal odor is something most women wonder (and worry!) about at some point. In this episode, we break down what’s normal, what might signal an infection, and how hormones, diet, hygiene, and ...
Dating in your 40s
This week on Cliterally Obsessed, we're diving into the world of dating in your 40s (and beyond!) with the help of expert matchmaker Linda Miller. Whether you're newly single, re-entering the dating scene, or just curious...