In this episode, Danniele speaks with Dr. Lori Brotto about her career in psychology and gynaecology and how they can intersect. She gives a glimpse into her research and her newly published book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness. In addition, you'll hear about how she survived her early years in university, why it is so important for women to be informed about their sexual health, and how collaboration and networking can be extremely helpful in a career.

Guest: Dr. Lori Brotto (Website)

Dr. Lori Brotto is a professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of British Columbia. She is a Registered Psychologist with the BC College of Psychologists and the Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute. She conducts research on women’s sexual health and difficulties, develops and tests psychoeducational interventions for women with sexual desire and arousal complaints, and studies many aspects of sexual health including: culture and sexuality, hormones and sexual desire, cancer and sexuality, concerns about HPV and sexuality, asexuality, and more.

Dr. Brotto received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of British Columbia. She also trained at the University of Washington where she completed a one-year internship in the Department of Psychiatry followed by a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine.

Dr. Brotto is a member of the International Academy of Sex Research, the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, the Canadian Sex Research Forum, and the Canadian Psychological Association.

She has published over 150 articles and book chapters, has given 200 invited presentations, and is frequently contacted by the media as a guest expert on the topic of sexuality.

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Relevant Links:

• Dr. Julia Heiman, Indiana University
• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
• Savage Lovecast
• UBC Sexual Health Lab
• Women’s Health Research Institute
  

Publications:

• Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Dr. Lori Brotto
• UBC Sexual Health Lab publications list

Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood)
Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes
Produced by: Vanessa Reich-Shackelford