EP:51 | Dr. Emily Mcinnis – "Inside the World of Women’s Health and Wellness with an OBGYN" – The Hype Squad

In this episode of The Hype Squad, Charli welcomes Dr. Emily Allen McInnis, a dedicated OBGYN passionate about women's health and small-town roots. Dr. McInnis discusses her journey back to Auburn, balancing family life, and her impactful work in East Alabama.The conversation covers significant women's health topics, such as the misconceptions surrounding menopause, the importance of personalized hormone replacement therapy, and the prevalence of topics like breast cancer screening and the nuances of childbirth. Dr. McInnis also highlights the impact of social media on public perceptions of pregnancy and labor, while stressing the importance of real medical advice.Connect with Dr. Emily McinnisInstagram: leeobgynWebsite: leeobgyn.comConnect with Charli:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.charlimcconnell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@charli_mcconnell_co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cmco.womenscoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌charli_mcconnell_co⁠⁠

Welcome back, Hype Squad!

Let’s be real—being a woman is basically an Olympic sport. 

We’re juggling careers, families, friendships, hormones, and the occasional identity crisis (hi, it’s me). That’s why I sat down with the fabulous Dr. Emily Allen McInnis, Auburn’s own powerhouse OB-GYN, to talk about what it really means to embrace womanhood—from PMS to menopause, and every wild, wonderful phase in between.

This convo was part health class, part therapy session, and part “thank God someone finally said that out loud.”

Coming Home—Literally and Figuratively

Dr. McInnis isn’t just delivering babies and balancing hormones—she’s doing it right here in Auburn, where she’s raising her family and pouring back into the same community that shaped her. She’s living proof that you can have roots and wings—showing up for your career, your people, and yourself without burning out.

As someone who coaches women on confidence and boundaries, I can confirm—balance doesn’t mean doing it all. It means knowing when to pause, breathe, and trying again tomorrow.

Hormones, Hype, and Honest Talk

Let’s talk estrogen. Menopause. HRT. All the stuff no one prepped us for in health class because they were too busy teaching us how to put a condom on a banana.

Dr. McInnis breaks it down with compassion and actual science—no fear tactics or Facebook myths allowed. We talked about how hormone therapy can be a game changer for some women (and a “nope” for others), and how the goal isn’t perfection, it’s peace.

You deserve to feel like yourself again. Not “the old you,” but the woman you’re becoming.

The Social Media Trap

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram and thought, “Why does everyone else’s pregnancy/life/hair look easier than mine?”—welcome to the club. Dr. McInnis and I both see how curated online narratives can mess with women’s heads (and hormones). 

So here’s your reminder: social media is a highlight reel, not a health plan.

Talk to professionals like Dr. McInnis for your physical wellness, and coaches like me for your emotional and mindset health. Together, that’s the ultimate glow-up combo.

Be Your Own Advocate (Even When It’s Awkward)

Whether it’s a pap smear or a “hey, my libido went on vacation” convo—your OB-GYN has heard it all. And I promise, she’s not judging. Dr. McInnis reminds us that advocating for your health is self-respect in action.

And if you need someone to help you find the words, build confidence, or unpack what’s holding you back? That’s where coaching comes in. Think of us as your tag-team for total mind-body empowerment.

Health, hormones, motherhood, menopause—none of it comes with a manual. But when you have women like Dr. Emily McInnis in your corner for the medical side, and me (Charli McConnell) in your corner for the mindset side, you’re not just surviving womanhood—you’re thriving through it.

Here’s to owning your body, your story, and your next bold chapter—with balance, laughter, and a whole lot of hype.

With so much love,

Charli