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Wellness Wednesday with 3W is a biweekly educational podcast produced by 3W Medical for Women, a non-profit women’s health clinic located in Seattle, WA. Follow us for fun and informative conversations about women’s health, relationships, and a wide range of other health topics!
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Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Born from Hardship, Raised in Love: Joann’s Story
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this deeply moving episode of Wellness Wednesday, Helen sits down with Joann Andrews, who shares her powerful story of adoption, resilience, and discovering her biological roots. From growing up in a loving foster home to uncovering the truth about her family and birth parents through DNA testing, Joann's journey is one of hardship, healing, and the transformative power of love. This conversation explores the complexities of adoption, identity, and the courage it takes to seek the truth while embracing life's unexpected paths.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
How Reproductive Grief Impacts Couples
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Dr. Clay Brigance returns to our podcast for an in-depth conversation about the ways reproductive loss impacts couples and some strategies that can help.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
2024 Year in Review
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Helen and 3W staff members share their reflections and highlights from 2024.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
A.R.T. Therapy
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Faith Franz of Island Sound Counseling (https://islandsoundcounseling.com) and Jynger, a client of hers, join us to discuss the benefits of a newer psychotherapy approach known as A.R.T. therapy.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Femininity in Business and PCOS (Way Back Wellness Wednesday)
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Today's guest is Kristina Kovalevich, founder of Femininity in Business, author, and semifinalist of Miss Washington USA 2019. Join us for this inspirational episode as she discusses her experience overcoming PCOS, the importance of femininity in business, and what true female empowerment means to her.
Follow Kristina:
Instagram: @kristina.kovalevich
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Healing Trauma with EMDR
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
A most special guest and survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Andra, returns to our podcast to share about her experience healing traumatic memories with the popular new therapeutic technique known as EMDR.
If you have questions for Andra and would like to connect with her, let us know by emailing info@3wmedical.org
To hear Andra's story as told on her first Wellness Wednesday appearance, visit https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7a2ex-10c21f9
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Two Mothers’ Journeys With Adoption (Way Back Wellness Wednesday)
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
The birth mother of 3W CEO Helen Nguyen's adopted son joins our podcast for an open conversation about their experiences with adoption. Hear both mothers' perspectives–of giving up and of receiving a son–in one of our most personal episodes on record.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Empowering Lives through Compassionate Care
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Medical Assistant and Miss World America pageant hopeful Aishy Kumar joins 3W Medical for Women CEO Helen Nguyen to share her story of a childhood health emergency that changed her life forever and what has inspired her to lead a life driven by compassion.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
What You Need to Know About Ozempic
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Licensed naturopath and 3W medical provider Adeola shares the essentials about Ozempic: what it is, who it's for, and whether there are any potential side effects. Learn if this seeming weight loss wonder is right for you or if you should consider other alternatives for your situation.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Domestic Violence
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Army veteran and security worker Tori Murphy shares her insights and observations on domestic violence in marriage, the military, and society at large.
Disclaimer: 3W Medical for Women is a program of Women's Accessible Medical Services, PS (WAMS). The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.