Loose Women in Pharma

Women today really can have it all. But can they have it all at the same time? And what happens when they try? In this lively episode, Miriam and Sarah talk to Founder of One of Many, Dr. Joanna Martin. If you've ever felt like Superwoman, juggling a million things like crazy, this episode is for you. Dr Martin shares her views on pressures women face in modern society, particularly the dangers of 'Superwoman', including burnout and decreased happiness. She provides an alternative, more sustainable approach to power and leadership for women. Curious? This one is for all of you who already know that women can lead in a different, more empathetic and collaborative way. There's also discussion of Miriam and Sarah's passion project; another paradigm shift; towards gendered medicine. We hope you love this chat as much as we do! Get Jo's book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/SUPERWOMAN-ESCAPING-Increase-Without-Burning/dp/B0D9YPG58R/ref=asc_df_B0D9YPG58R?mcid=bca3412bd6c639acacbde50e8755e36c&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=5886149955700940180-B0D9YPG58R-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5886149955700940180&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045901&hvtargid=pla-2281435176618&psc=1&gad_source=1Discover One of Many here https://oneofmany.co.uk/Check out the Beyond Bikini Medicine campaign here https://www.womeninpharma.network/campaign/beyond-bikini-medicine

We are learning lots about the women's health gap and the impact of the decline in oestrogen on health. But there is SO MUCH MORE being discovered about the impact of biological gender on health. Men's life expectancy is on average 5 1/2 years less than women's. Why is that? Could it be the fact that some men lose their Y chromosome as they age?And what impact does the decline on testosterone later in life have on women's health? Find out more in this week's Loose Women in Pharma as Sarah and Miriam review some of the recent scientific discoveries related to biological gender and healthIf the discussion piques your interest find out more here:The disappearing Y chromosome - https://lnkd.in/eNHEqHZGTestosterone and OA https://lnkd.in/eVHYbQh6​  ​In other news…​after less than a week of tickets going on sale for INSPIRE! High 5​​​ almost all the early birds have sold out so if you want to join us at Cherry Thinking's fantastic Thameside venue on Tues July 8th from 430pm - 830pm for our workshop style ‘Futureproof your career' and networking event get in quick!Big thanks to our sponsors Wordbird, PM Society, Cherry and The Salve Health | Certified B Corporation without whom this would not be possible.And our media partner CONEXEN INSPIRE! High 5 tickets are on sale here - https://lnkd.in/eGUxq3W8We still have a couple of sponsor slots available so contact Sarah or Miriam if you want to know more.Have a great weekend everyone!

This week the Loose Women in Pharma, ​Sarah and Miriam, discuss their upcoming INSPIRE! Hi5 event focused on future-proofing our careers amidst rapid technological changes and all the global uncertainty. They discuss the power of humanity to adapt and evolve and the importance of embracing change even if we feel resistance because of the huge breakthroughs it can yield. They reflect on how opening up to new perspectives has led to significant medical breakthroughs such as for stomach ulcers and cervical cancer.And how research is now indicating that Alzheimer's Disease is triggered by the Herpes Simplex 1 virus, opening up whole new approaches to treating or preventing this horrendous ever-growing disease.https://lnkd.in/gpmCKU7R So let go of the resistance and lean into change. We're here to help!INSPIRE! Hi-5 tickets will be going on sale to the Get me In! list on Friday 2nd May so look out for the email with the ticket link. Tickets are expected to go fast. Tickets go on sale to everyone else on Wednesday 7th May

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, Sarah and Miriam unpack the illusion of control and how it shapes our daily lives. From the unpredictability of existence to the historical journey of women's rights, they explore the tension between structure and spontaneity — and how learning to let go can be a radical act of self-compassion.Topics we touch on:

In this week's episode of Loose Women in Pharma, Sarah and Miriam explore the pervasive sense of discomfort in today's unpredictable world.What will happen next in our industry? What is happening in the world at large? What will this mean for our own lives and for those we love? It's not easy feeling uncomfortable. We do lots to avoid it. Some of it healthy, some less so. The pace and unpredictability of the changes we are all facing personally and professionally - from the impact of AI on our roles and lives to getting comfortable with getting out of our own comfort zones we all need strategies for future-proofing oneself in today's rapidly changing environment. Today's conversation emphasises the need for emotional awareness, healthy habits, and resilience in the face of uncertainty. Happy listening!

While Trump is wreaking chaos around the world, it's easy to overlook what the impact of his reign on science and women's health. And when you do open that box, it's easy to feel scared and want to hide.In this podcast Sarah and Miriam ask Dr Hannah Roberts - what can we do? And we get some pretty good answers. Follow up here:Read Hannah's LinkedIn articleRecord any impacts of the anti-DEI orderWrite to your MP and Financial AdvisorAs founder of Intentional Careers™, author of Amazon #1 bestseller Intentional Careers for STEM Women and host of a top 5% global podcast. Dr Hannah Roberts is an award-winning coach on a mission to eradicate inequity in the workplace by guiding professionals to design careers for fulfilment with a mindset for leadership to build progressive workplace cultures where every individual feels valued.Hannah is uniquely positioned as a scientist, mum of three with a background in corporate and academia. She has been a certified coach since 2019, impacting 10,000+ individuals and member of the Forbes Coaches Council since 2022. Find out more https://hannahnikeroberts.com/Connect with Hannahwww.linkedin.com/in/hannahrobertscoachingwww.facebook.com/drhannahrobertsX (Twitter) @HannahNikeRInstagram @drhannahrobertsTake the Career Accelerator Scorecard

This International Women's Day, Miriam and Sarah are back with a brand new, full-length podcast—the first one in ages! This time, they sat down with Consultant Gynaecologist and all-around women's health champion, Dr Karen Morton, to chat about the classic "bikini medicine" topics (you know, the stuff no one ever teaches us properly). They got the chance to ask all the so-called stupid questions—like what even is a normal period?!—plus deep dives into endometriosis, adenomyosis, hormones, HRT, transdermal absorption, testosterone for women, prolapse prevention, and more!Oh, and prepare for a collective "aww" moment—Dr. Morton casually mentioned she had delivered two babies that day.  Beyond the biology, she also shared how her women's health practice is breaking down barriers to ensure better care for all. Seriously inspiring!This year's International Women's Day theme is "Accelerate Action", because—get this—the World Economic Forum predicts it will take 133 years to achieve gender parity. We really cannot wait that long in health! That's why it's so exciting to learn from trailblazers like Dr. Morton, who've been shaking things up for years.And if you listen to the end you will hear some utterly brilliant advice about women's health.So, if talking about women's bits makes you blush, just pop in your earphones and pretend you're listening to some totally serious business news. 

Have you been thinking about nominating yourself or someone you know for the Women in Pharma Role Model Awards? The deadline for entries is FAST-approaching - Friday 31 Jan – so the time to act is NOW!

It's the day after their INSPIRE! 4U event. Miriam and Sarah reflect on what had an impact and thank their supporters.

In the final roundup of 2024, Sarah surprises Miriam, and they reflect on highlights from the year, personally, professionally and for Women in Pharma. It can be easy to get caught up in a frantic rush to the Christmas finishing line but traditionally this darkest period of the year involved closing things down and going inwards. One such German-speaking tradition is Sperrnächte or Dunkelnächte, a period of 13 nights in the run up to 21 December, the Winter solstice (and Miriam's birthday!). Each night invites a ritual of introspection and self-reflection, one night for each month of the year with a different theme for each month – from structure and discipline to freedom and innovation, from spirituality to courage and rebirths and so on. Through this process you organise the year just gone and then from 21st December to 1st January you let go of anything you need to whilst pondering what you want to manifest for the year ahead. If you like the sound of this ritual, this is a nice framework to follow - https://lnkd.in/g9QKXd24Thanks Anne-Frédérique Van Kemmel for the recommendation.

On the day after Thanksgiving, the Women in Pharma discuss the extraordinary power of gratitude and launch the 2025 Role Model Awards. Find out more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRvbJAY9 Snap up the last few industry tickets for INSPIRE!4U here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ezKwQZbe

Dancing Queens!From a fun team building evening at ABBA Voyage to an epic Young Women in Pharma first event, it's all been happening this week. There's high energy in the Women in Pharma camp! More than half the tickets for INSPIRE!4U on 16 January 2025 have now GONE in the first week of availability, so be sure to get in quick, especially if you are from the industry side of life. We're shaking up our format and we would love to have you there if you want more impact at work.

In this Halloweeny conversation, Sarah and Miriam reflect on spooky happenings with their personal growth and transformation.   They share exciting developments on ⁠#beyondbikinimedicine⁠ including a collaboration brewing with Paul Simms' team of rebels and misfits at Impatient Health alongside Kate Womersley of the The George Institute for Global Health who leads the MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex and Gender Equity) project. This is going to be BIG with opportunities to get involved so watch this space…In the meantime learn best practices for how your organisation should be considering sex and gender in R&D by joining the MESSAGE project's forthcoming webinar on Tues 12 November 2-330pm. Register here: ⁠https://lnkd.in/gY_RN7FV⁠ Inspired by how Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first budget to a Parliament of growling MPs, they announce the launch of INSPIRE! 4. Taking place on Thurs 16 January kindly hosted by VCCP Health in London, it will be all about speaking with IMPACT! The Get-Me-In list is up today with a limited batch of SUPER early bird tickets going on sale next Fri 8 Nov with a whopping 45% discount.Start your 2025 with a buzz - sign up today and get your ticket in the bag by clicking here ⁠https://lnkd.in/e3jH-GRU⁠ Happy November everyone!

As human's we are hard wired for connection. This week Miriam & Sarah talk about their weeks of connectivity, conscious network design and some juicy opportunities for YOU to come and connect with your Women in Pharma network.

Feeling stressed out by lastminititus? Experiencing energy black holes in your daily work? At risk of sinking into the Bermuda triangle between commercial, agency and procurement as you just try to get your key projects done with people you trust? In today's round-up of the week, Sarah and Miriam delve into the concept of 'energy black holes' within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. They discuss how these black holes manifest as frustrating cycles of restructuring, decision-making challenges, and the complexities of agency-client relationships. The dialogue emphasises the importance of human connection and collaboration in overcoming these obstacles, advocating for a balance between processes and personal relationships to foster creativity and effective problem-solving to ultimately help all our patients. Have a great weekend recharging the batteries everyone!

On this cold, sunny October Friday, the Loose Women in Pharma discuss the challenges faced in the life sciences sector. They emphasise the importance of maintaining connections, having fun, and prioritising self-care amidst the stress of uncertainty and job hunting. The discussion also touches on the power of asking for help and keeping a sense of optimism in overcoming adversity. Let's hold each other close people! Have a great weekend.

In their latest update Sarah and Miriam reflect on the power of waves as they squeeze themselves into neoprene suits down in Cornwall ready for a bit of body-boarding. There has been a swell of activity over the last few weeks from both the Women in Pharma and others championing the need to close the women's health gap and improve the health of everyone by adopting a gendered lens in health and medicine. Miriam Kenrick and Sarah Sowerby have shared #beyondbikinimedicine with numerous groups including the PM Society's DE&I group, the Deep End NHS group, and Paul Simms' Impatient Health Pharmageddon event. It never fails to surprise us how all of this seems so new to people and yet so obvious when we point it out – hidden in plain sight. Sarah Sowerby and Elena Mills from The Salve hosted our latest webinar highlighting the need to tune into our hormonal waves to understand why asthma is worse for women with Dr Sam Walker from Asthma and Lung UK – you can watch the recording here - https://youtu.be/RK04XA1bdMU  Also making waves recently was NHS health economist Bridget Gorman with her report on women's health services in England. She and her team concluded that for every £1 invested in obs and gynae there would be a ROI of £11 for every female. When you consider that the UK has the largest women's health gap of all the G20 countries and the 12th largest globally the value that this would unlock is immense. Loving too the fantastic leadership of AT Kearney's Paula Bellostas Muguerza with their [w] Health community who all met last week in London. Men and women from across the healthcare spectrum shared perspectives and listened to the inspiring Dame Lesley Regan who is certainly not afraid to make waves as she champions the Women's Health Strategy for England and the fantastic womens' health hub model.  Great to feel the momentum building and for so much interest and support from so many. Let's make waves together!

Miriam and Sarah sit down with Nicky Stunt from RBW consulting to discuss what those working in healthcare agencies say they want from their leaders. If you're an agency leader or future leader (of any gender) wondering what's expected from you in terms of accountability, transparency, trust and communication in a hybrid world, take a listen. This podcast will challenge you to think about your self awareness, how you set standards and lead by example. Stay in touch with Women in Pharma events by subscribing to our mailing list https://www.womeninpharma.network/contact

Find out what Miriam and Sarah did over the summer, the challenges of settling back into the habits that set us up for success and what Women in Pharma has on the Autumn agenda.Places are going fast for our Women in Pharma 'Asthma is 'Worse for Women' webinar on 27 September. Don't miss out; register here: https://lnkd.in/eRPNkXtq Women in Pharma is asking for some help. Could you, or someone in your network provide: - A venue for our next INSPIRE! event one Wednesday or Thursday in November. We are looking for a space for ~100 people with good transport links - Sponsorship for our next INSIRE! event- A co-ordinator for the next event - a one off - you are not signing your life away! - A co-ordinator for the 2025 Role Model Awards - another one-and-done volunteer role - An intro to an expert speaker on the gender health differences in cancer - the ESMO leads on this would be extra amazingFind out more by getting in touch via info@womeninpharma.network And don't forget to register for Health Coms Con 2024 https://lnkd.in/eQ2FuJiY. Miriam will be leading the session on habits, where you will learn some transformational ideas. Sarah will be ending the conference by bringing the threads of the day together in her keynote talk and Q&A. Sarah has the 5-6pm slot , ending with a Q&A, so that Friday feeling should be kicking in! Maybe you might even bring your cocktail of choice! They look forward to seeing you there. In fact they are relying on you to bring your best Women in Pharma energy and questions. #womeninpharma #beyondbikinimedicine #womenshealthgap #WIPhashtag #weinspirepossibilities #whatispossible

This week Sarah and Miriam talk about the benefits for doing hard things - the things that challenge us, stretch us and grow us. And how brilliant we feel when we have done those hard things.Sarah's book launch gets a mention too - check it out via the link in bio!#womeninpharma#beyondbikinimedicine#womenshealthgap#WIP#weinspirepossibilities#whatispossible

The day after the Women in Pharma INSPIRE! 3 event, Sarah was feeling buzzy and bonkers, while Miriam crashed! They reflect on a fun evening of connection and inspiration and realising that the Beyond Bikini Medicine campaign might not be so impossible as it first sounds.If you missed out, be the first to hear about future events by signing up to our mailing list here https://lnkd.in/equqrv7RAnd if you think you might suffer from Imposter Syndrome, check out our quiz and consider our one day masterclass on 20th September https://lnkd.in/enMsBv4D#womeninpharma#beyondbikinimedicine#womenshealthgap#WIP#weinspirepossibilities#whatispossible#workinprogress

Celebration time! We chat to @Rina Newton about being a finalist in the Asian Women of Achievement Awards; the power of a supportive network, resilience and kindness. We muse on why women love to share their achievements with others in their team and life and what we learned about imposter syndrome.Plus its the final call for the last few tickets to INSPIRE!3 Tickets almost sold out - again! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-pharma-inspire-3-tickets-897159727897?aff=oddtdtcreator Make sure you don't miss out on Women in Pharma news by joining or email list here https://www.womeninpharma.network/

Today Miriam and Sarah are wondering how well we set up our relationships - heck what even is a relationship? And what about procurement in that relationship? Mmmmm. Trigger warning everyone!We really want to know:What you think makes a good agency-client relationship?Would a framework for setting up a good relationship be helpful?Where are the flashpoints?

If public speaking and Imposter Syndrome scare you, you are not alone. But you can learn to manage those scary monsters in your head.Curious to hear more? Register your interest for a one day Women in Pharma Imposter Syndrome Masterclass. https://lnkd.in/enMsBv4D And if you haven't got your ticket for INSPIRE! 3 yet, the bank holiday weekend it the ideal time to get organised and get on it! Connection and inspiration are just a click away https://lnkd.in/ebHBKy #impostersyndrome #womeninpharma #beyondbikinimedicine #womenshealthgap #WIP #weinspirepossibilities #whatispossible #workinprogress

This week Miriam and Sarah are excited (what's new there!) to look forward to hearing from the inspirational speakers at INSPIRE! 3, 13th June, Paddington, London. Don't miss out on getting your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/897159727897?aff=oddtdtcreator Sarita Stefani, our Ultimate Women's Health Role Model will share how, with her background in pharma and tech, she Co-Founded Amilis, a pioneering egg-freezing platform aimed at empowering women through fertility preservation options, whilst nurturing her own ‘bump' in the making. Mehrnaz Campbell, our Agency Role Model will share her amazing story from growing up in Iran to building a successful career in both the NHS and big pharma before falling off her bike in Paris, which led to her latest initiative as Founder of Cheemia. Karen Jones, a Wellbeing Role Model will explain how, alongside her day job as Marketing Director in med tech giant, Thermo Fischer, she has been creating waves of empowered feminine energy through her amazing Friday afternoon group coaching programme. Even bigger thanks to our sponsors and cheerleaders Our venue provided by IQVIA https://www.iqvia.com Content creation and logistics https://wordbird.london Refreshments thanks to PM Society https://pmsociety.org.uk Code Clarity UK https://lnkd.in/eGvRs2vG If your company would like to sponsor this event, small company packages start from £250 and large company packages from £500. Contact Sarah for more details.

Whoop! Whoop! Miriam is a finalist in the One of many Lead The Change awards! Sarah and Miriam are powered-up by a weekend conference on women's leadership and delighted to be so supported in our hashtag #beyondbikinimedicine campaign by the incredible healthcare professionals in the One of Many NHS community. Thanks for showing your support and wearing our tshirts ladies - you ROCKand we are sooooo gratefulAnd YOU can be powered-up too at at INSPIRE! 3. Awesome speakers with inspiring stories to share. The energy of people like you, encouraging you to grow and make your difference in the wonderful world of pharma. All our events sell out, so don't miss out. And if you feel a little nervous, just notice that feeling. It's a sign that you need to come... https://lnkd.in/eZw49brDIf you've ever felt imposter syndrome holding you back (literally all of us), register your interest for a one day masterclass, hosted by Miriam Kenrick and Beverley McCluskeyRegister your interest: https://lnkd.in/enMsBv4DAnd if you don't know what our Beyond Bikini Medicine campaign is, check out the white paper and manifesto here https://lnkd.in/eY5t3Zdx. You can also get a t-shirt and get the conversation going in your circle of influence.And three more asks:- Please share this post in your network- Please join our mailing list if you want to stay in touch with what we are up tohttp://eepurl.com/itRalU- Please contact Sarah if your business would like to sponsor INSPIRE! 3 - Entry level sponsorship is just £500 sarah@womeninpharma.network#growthmindset#womenshealthgap#WIP#weinspirepossibilities#whatispossible#workinprogress

This week Miriam and Sarah reflect on how much interest there is in the different ways diseases affect women and men, the differences in X and Y chromosomes (quite a lot), and the 8 elements of Beyond Bikini Medicine manifesto:1. Mindset shift to gendered medicine2. Courageous and curious leadership3. Awareness education and training4. Motivate and incentivise all the players in the system5. Retrospective analysis of data on diseases and existing medicines6. Prospective redesign of R&D7. Gender-based clinical guidelines8. Disease prevention by putting wellbeing firstCheck out the White Paper for more details, evidence in CVD, asthma and cancer as well as expert resources (link in bio)#beyondbikinimedicine#womeninpharma#beyondbikinimedicine#womenshealthgap#WIP#weinspirepossibilities#whatispossible#workinprogress

This month's LWIP hears us interview our first man on the podcast.   This month Sarah and Miriam talk with Dan Dalton, former professional cricketer,  former MEP and wait for it… grandson of an amazing trailblazer in women's health, Dr Katharina Dalton.   Kittie as she was affectionately known was a woman on a mission.   She was one of the first tranche of female doctors who were admitted to medical school when they opened things up after the Second World War qualifying on the day the NHS came into existence in 1948.   Great friends with Miriam's grandmother, Kittie was the first to identify and coin the phrases Post Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Post Natal Depression (PMD) publishing on these topics back in the 1950s with quite some pushback from the masculine medical establishment.   She successfully treated many women for conditions that the masculine model of health did not understand, from migraines to mood disorders, tuning into the importance of glucose management and even getting women off murder charges because of where they were in their hormonal cycle. AMAZING!   She was a force to be reckoned with whose work was somewhat sidelined by the establishment and which we now want to bring into the light by hearing her story and celebrating her as our first post-humous Ultimate Women's Health Role Model Award winner.   A fascinating story and a great foundation setter for the work we need to do with our beyond bikini medicine campaign.   Enjoy listening and share your feedback in the comments.

From discombobulation to discipline Miriam and Sarah discuss the importance of firm foundations and some new things they have tried this week. Plus an interesting insight into what it's like to be the only man in the room. #onlymanintheroom #growthmindset #beyondbikinimedicine #womenshealthgap #WIP #weinspirepossibilities #whatispossible #workinprogress

This week the Loose Women in Pharma discuss how negative inner chatter can hold us back. Miriam has read (another) book (of course she has!) and Sarah has been out of her comfort zone in a spin class

Liz Sergeant is a former Woman in Pharma and Founder of the Well Nourished Club. Now she works with individuals and corporates to help women optimise their health, energy, wellbeing and performance. And who doesn't need that in their life? In this episode of Loose Women in Pharma, Miriam and Sarah discover so much about: Functional medicine and functional nutrition Liz's own journey from high achiever, to superwoman to HPA axis dysfunction The difference between tests for optimal health and what medicine typically looks at in diagnosing disease The relationship between stress and blood glucose  The role of oestrogen dominance and a host of menstrual symptoms The stress response and ‘leading yourself' Why most people don't need to live with IBS symptoms AND why women often live with symptoms that they are told are ‘normal', but they actually have the power to change - if only they knew how If you ever suffer from heavy periods, painful periods, low mood, anxiety, cycle-related loss of confidence, breakouts or headaches, or if you are experiencing peri-menopausal symptoms, this podcast is a must-listen. What woman HASN'T experienced these things? Check out Liz's company; The Well Nourished Club here https://wellnourishedclub.com/about/ Liz is offering listeners of this podcast 10% off her Women's Health Assessments. She says: "These are the perfect place to start driving into the root cause. These readings and the 1-to-1 session we'll have together are designed for women looking for professional insight into what's going on from a health & hormones perspective, followed by priority next steps and bespoke supplements. As part of an assessment we include the analysis of blood markers against functional health ranges - these blood test results can be from a GP practice or we can order them privately.It is my pleasure to offer the WIP podcast listeners 10% off the package - just use code ‘WIPpodcast' at checkout. For more information head here http://wellnourishedclub.com/wha/" Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know about Women in Pharma events, webinars, podcasts and initiatives: https://netwrok.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=83cbf52143f8d0b7c0d7fb1a3&id=a9333cf891

Woo-hoo! It's the day after the very first Women in Pharma Role Model awards and Miriam and Sarah are still buzzing! The pom-poms are out!!!They reflect on the last 24 hours, including their attendance at the @PMSociety Awards and the conversations with male allies who are asking 'what can we do to help women rise in our organisations?' One thing male allies can do is read 'How Women Rise by @Sally Helgesen and @Marshall Goldsmith. This book is the next step from  ‘What Got You Here Won't get you There', which is a great book.   "How Women Rise' looks at the 12 habits holding women back and how they behave differently to men in the workplace.  If you like this post, check out the Loose Women in Pharma podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. @womeninpharma #beyondbikinimedicine #whatispossible #weinspirepotential

If you are a women living in England, Bridget Goreman's work should matter to you.  Bridget is a Health Economics Policy Advisor for The NHS Confederation. She is tasked with generating evidence for why investing in women's health is good for individuals AND the prosperity of the nation. Her work aims to secure funding to support The 10 year Women's Health Strategy for England, beyond 2 years. Prepare to be quite amazed at some of the things she tells us - and not always amazed in a good way. If you care about women's health this is a must-listen.

Fear. It's so human. But did you know that flight, fight and freeze are not the only responses? Have you heard of the fawn response, the courage response or the tend and befriend response? Until this week, us neither, so this week's chat is about our responses to fear. Our Beyond Bikini Medicine webpage is also live so take a look at that here https://www.womeninpharma.network/campaign/beyond-bikini-medicine Our Whitepaper is available as a download. We really want to know what you think. What you like? What get's your antibodies up? How can we make it better? Comment via the questionnaire. https://forms.gle/VU2ANKnwzFeLiv3Y9 And buy the t-shirt, wear it at work, get the conversation going. Plus if you have ant questions or topics you'd like us to discuss, please contact us via info@womeninpharma.network #womeninpharma #whatispossible #weinspirepossibities #beyondbikinimedicine #fear @purushagordon @lizjackson

The power of courageThe Loose Women in Pharma discuss why we all need courage and why its so hard to have it sometimes. You can see our brand new #beyondbikinimedicine t shirts and buy one of your own here: https://lnkd.in/eCRD4Y-EThe manifesto discussed will be up in a couple of weeks. If you'd like to be notified when it's available so you can share your opinions, sign up to our email on our website.If you like this, all our Linkedin posts, and longer guest podcasts, are available where you get your usually get your podcasts. Just search Loose Women in Pharma. And if you like what we do, please leave a review.#podcast#beyondbikinimedicine#loosewomeninpharma#womeninpharma#RoleModelAwards#pharma#INSPIRE#INSPIRE2#WIPWomen in Pharma (WiP)

What the heck is energetic containment? No, we hadn't heard of it either, but it makes perfect sense! Listen to find out more. #podcast#beyondbikinimedicine#loosewomeninpharma#womeninpharma#RoleModelAwards#pharma#INSPIRE#INSPIRE2#WIP

Sarah Sowerby and Miriam Kenrick discuss their current growth mindset explorations and how important (but difficult) it is to figure out what's stopping us doing the things that help us be our best, most vital selves. The podcast Sarah raves about is Andrew Huberman and Adam Grant on unlocking potential, motivation and unique abilities. #podcast #beyondbikinimedicine#loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #RoleModelAwards#pharma #INSPIRE#INSPIRE2 #WIP

In this conversation with Hazel Martin, Miriam and Sarah discuss ideas for reorganising habits for the new year and making sustainable changes, which are SO difficult because we are human!So get your headphones on and take a listen - especially if your new year intentions have already slipped

Miriam and Sarah chat about how they are embedding their new year habits and how disrupted plans disrupted their thinking in a brilliant way!Plus, for those of you who had a few twinges at The Cycle of Stuckness, or just love to grow, they trailed the upcoming the 'Be a Role Model group coaching programme' and they look forward to seeing many of you at INSPIRE!2 this Thursday evening, 18 January 2024.•Enter the Role Model Awards Here https://lnkd.in/evNjjwz5•Get the last couple of INSPIRE!2 tickets https://lnkd.in/ebEkFQbg•Sign up to Sarah's 'weekly thought starters' email to be the first to hear about content from her book - and more! http://eepurl.com/b-qzsz#podcast #cycleofstuckness #loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #burnout #RoleModelAwards#pharma  #INSPIRE2 #WIP

The 'Cycle of Stuckness' has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button'. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the 5th of five 'shorts' on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues are uncomfortable to you, lean in, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space!Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network #podcast⁠ ⁠#cycleofstuckness⁠  ⁠#loosewomeninpharma⁠  ⁠#womeninpharma⁠  ⁠#burnout⁠  ⁠#pharma⁠  ⁠#Inspire2⁠ #stuck

The 'Cycle of Stuckness' has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button'. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the 4th of five 'shorts' on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues pique your interest, stay tuned, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space!Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network #podcast⁠ ⁠#cycleofstuckness⁠  ⁠#loosewomeninpharma⁠  ⁠#womeninpharma⁠  ⁠#burnout⁠  ⁠#pharma⁠  ⁠#Inspire2⁠ #stuck

The 'Cycle of Stuckness' has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button'. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the third of five 'shorts' on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues jingle your jangle, notice it, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space!Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network #podcast⁠ ⁠#cycleofstuckness⁠  ⁠#loosewomeninpharma⁠  ⁠#womeninpharma⁠  ⁠#burnout⁠  ⁠#pharma⁠  ⁠#Inspire2⁠ #stuck

The 'Cycle of Stuckness' has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button'. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the second of five 'shorts' on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues ignite curiosity in you, tap into it, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space! Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network #podcast⁠ ⁠#cycleofstuckness⁠  ⁠#loosewomeninpharma⁠  ⁠#womeninpharma⁠  ⁠#burnout⁠  ⁠#pharma⁠  ⁠#Inspire2⁠ #stuck

The 'Cycle of Stuckness' has been pressing the ‘uncomfortable button'. Some people recognise it and others have asked for more clues. This is the first of five 'shorts' on the clues that we might be stuck.If any of the clues resonate with you, hold that thought, because in January we will be announcing something to help. Watch this space! Check out all the ways to follow us at womeninpharma.network #podcast #cycleofstuckness #loosewomeninpharma #womeninpharma #burnout #pharma  #Inspire2 #stuck

Join us at our second INSPIRE! event at the IQVIA offices in Paddington, January 18th starting at 5pm. It's January, it will be dark and cold, so what could be better than putting on something sparkly and getting inspired and energised by your fellow Women in Pharma?  Early bird tickets are available here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-pharma-inspire-20-tickets-768951202747?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Our first two speakers are announced: Emeritus Professor Sian Harding from Imperial College London will be talking about her big data analysis of cardiovascular outcomes in women vs men and we will be asking whether outcome discrepancies could be replicated in other specialities? Kavita Oberoi OBE will be talking about her remarkable story that started off with repping for Bayer. Kavita remains a Woman in Pharma to this day and is also a motivational speaker, influential entrepreneur, charity fundraiser and media personality. She champions girls & women and comes from a traditional Indian background. Kavita believes that success must be shared to be worthwhile. Find out more about Kavita here: https://www.kavitaoberoi.com/entrepreneur/ The final speaker to be announced soon! #INSPIRE! #getyoursparkleon #januaryblues #WIP #WomeninPharma #INSPIRE2 #Sparkingsisterhood #podcast  #loosewomeninpharma #IQVIA 

What on earth is that? Good question. Having listened to lots of Women in Pharma over the last year, Miriam and Sarah discuss what they have learned and what they have created to capture their insights.But is it right? Does it resonate with you?  WE NEED YOUR VIEWS! Post in the comments or message us directly.

Christmas is coming

This week the Women in Pharma are celebrating the Men in Pharma

It's so wonderful to find a kindred spirit who shares your purpose. Thought leader, Liv Nixon is a woman on a mission. Like us, she has realised the significance of a support network for women in the industry, and her focus is especially those in field based roles. In her podcast, This Girl KAM, Liv's a cheerleader for the power of hearing others' stories, to provide inspiration, confidence, curiosity and empathy.  Her podcast explores the fascinating stories of many incredible Women in Pharma WHO ARE JUST LIKE YOU!So pop your headphones on and find out why Liv started her podcast, her own pharma journey and how she juggles work and 4 kids. And by the way, watch out for Liv and Miriam discovering a shared love of guinea pigs! You can check out Liv's work here https://thisgirlkam.com

Miriam and Sarah have both had difficult weeks. It's made them feel uncomfortable. So this week they discuss feeling uncomfortable and how sometimes it can be a really good thing. #podcast #womeninpharma #beinguncomfortable #difficultweek

The day after the CONNECT Women in Pharma September networking event, Miriam and Sarah reflect on what INSPIRED them about those who showed up. They trail our upcoming wellbeing events, and there is singing