Podcasts about Femtech

Hey listeners! Got plans for October 10th and 11th? Well, clear your calendars, because the FACTS About Fertility Virtual Conference is coming in hot and you won't want to miss it. Listen in today to Dr. Marguerite Duane and all the incredible work she is doing with FACTS, but also she is now the Director of the first ever Fertility Awareness Based Medical program in a medical school, Duquesne University! We're talking TWO days of inspiring talks, real connection, and expert insight—all from the comfort of your favorite sweatpants.

Curious about where women's health and femtech are headed? In this episode, Megan Swan welcomes Anna Butterworth, founder of Ultra Violet Agency, the world's first trend forecasting agency dedicated to women's health. Together, they illuminate how holistic foresight and technological innovation are reshaping the way we approach reproductive health, aging, femtech, and preventative wellness for women everywhere.Key Points Discussed:The Origin Story: Anna shares how her professional journey from marketing to femtech trailblazer was fueled by a personal awakening to the gaps in women's health education and resources.The Power of Strategic Foresight: How UltraViolet Agency predicts trends for the next decade, and why this matters for brands, investors, and consumers in the rapidly evolving femtech landscape.Beyond Point Solutions: The problem with industry fragmentation and the urgent need to solve women's health challenges on a strategic, global scale.Building Future-Proof Wellness: The methodology behind forecasting reports covering menopause, maternal care, women's sports, and more, including input from multidisciplinary experts and a focus on diversity and risk mitigation.Tech & Nature, Not Tech vs. Nature: Exploring the tension (and potential harmony) between technological innovation and environmental stewardship, with a forward-thinking look at how tech can empower rather than undermine women's health and the planet.Preventative & Personalized Care: Why the future of wellness is about actionable insights, hyper-personalization, and putting true agency back in women's hands without amplifying anxiety or bias.Healthy Aging and Menopause: Redefining aging for women, shifting from “lifespan” to “healthspan,” and supporting a new generation of women spending half their lives post-menopause.TLDR: Ultra Violet Agency is at the frontier of forecasting the next era in women's wellness, one that combines tech innovation, inclusivity, longevity, and women-first design to democratize health, prioritize prevention, and empower the next billion women.Thank you for listening!If this episode inspired you, take a screenshot and tag @meganswanwellness on social media.  Let's amplify the future of women's health together!Connect with Megan Swanhttp://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnesshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swanwellnesswww.meganswanwellness.comLearn more about Anna Butterworth and UltraViolet Agency:https://www.ultraviolet.agency/reports*You can download the 2035 trend report!Keywordsfemtech, women's health forecasting, preventative care, personalized wellness, health data equity, trend reports, longevity, menopause, diversity in tech, gender health gap, holistic aging, future of healthcare, tech for good, environmentalism, social activism, female founders, digital wellness, inclusivity, reproductive health innovation, agency, healthspan, wellness strategy, lifestyle design.

Reducing Bias In AI To Bridge The Gap In Healthcare Innovation.In this new episode of Narratives of Purpose's special series from the 2025 HIMSS European Health Conference, host Claire Murigande speaks with Mariatheresa Kadushi, the Founder of Mobile Afya and the Co-founder of SheHer app.Mariatheresa is a visionary entrepreneur in the digital health space. In this interview, she shares her insights on the critical intersection of women's health and technology. Mariatheresa's experiences navigating healthcare systems across different cultural contexts provide a rich backdrop to the discussion. A discussion that centers on the imperative of creating a more equitable and less biased framework in artificial intelligence through the lens of women's health narratives. Mariatheresa emphasizes that as we develop new technologies, it is crucial that we do not perpetuate inequalities and systemic biases already present in healthcare. By transforming women's stories into actionable data, we can foster a new paradigm in both digital health and Femtech.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript.LINKS:Learn more about Mobile Afya at mobileafya.com and SheHer at sheher.app Follow Mobile Afya on their social media channels: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter/XFollow SheHer on their social media channels: Instagram | TikTokConnect with Mariatheresa Kadushi: LinkedInFollow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This interview was recorded by Megan McCrory from the SwissCast Podcast Network. This series was produced with the support of Shawn Smith at Dripping in Black.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Innovating Women's Health with...

The Accidental Entrepeneur's JourneyWhen Ashley Mooneyham returned to work after having her first child, she discovered an alarming truth about breast pumping technology—despite her successful breastfeeding experience, it took four pumping sessions to collect just one bottle of milk. As a scientist with a PhD in biomedical sciences, she immediately recognized this wasn't a personal failure but a fundamental flaw in pump design.What followed was a revelation backed by scientific research: breast pumps simply aren't designed to replicate the complex cues that trigger milk release. While studies had proven that warming breasts before pumping and adding massage during pumping dramatically increases milk output, no product combined these features in a convenient, hands-free solution for busy mothers.Ashley's story exemplifies how motherhood can become entrepreneurship's secret weapon rather than its obstacle. "It is actually an advantage to be a mom and an entrepreneur," she explains, challenging the narrative that motherhood limits professional potential. Instead, motherhood forced her to radically prioritize her time—if she was willing to spend precious hours away from her child, the problem she was solving had to be truly significant.With no personal capital to invest, Ashley leveraged data-driven storytelling to secure funding through pitch competitions and grants. Her customer discovery survey received 1,200 responses in just 24 hours, with 97% of respondents expressing dissatisfaction with their pumping experience. This overwhelming response validated the critical need for innovation in a technology that hadn't meaningfully evolved despite its essential role in modern motherhood.Throughout her entrepreneurial journey, Ashley has balanced building Momease Solutions while caring for her two young children, including a son with serious health challenges. Her candid reflections on perfectionism, burnout, and the importance of community offer valuable wisdom for anyone navigating the complex intersection of parenthood and professional ambition.Connect with Ashley and Momease Solutions on social media to follow their mission of empowering women to pump more milk in less time and giving mothers precious hours back in their day. For any mother who's struggled with pumping or any entrepreneur seeking inspiration to solve problems that truly matter, this conversation reminds us that our personal challenges often contain the seeds of our most meaningful contributions.Connect with Ashley:Contact the Host, Kelly Kirk: Email: info.ryh7@gmail.com Get Connected/Follow: IG: @ryh_pod & @thekelly.tanke.kirk Facebook: Reclaiming Your Hue Facebook Page YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@RYHReclaimingYourHue Credits: Editor: Joseph Kirk Music: Kristofer Tanke Thanks for listening & cheers to Reclaiming Your Hue!

Bethany Corbin, a nationally recognized healthcare innovation attorney and femtech entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey into the medtech industry, driven by personal experiences and a passion for women's health. As the founder of Women's Health Innovation Consulting, Bethany discusses her new book, "The Femtech Revolution," which aims to educate and empower women in navigating the women's healthcare space. She offers practical advice for self-advocacy in healthcare settings, emphasizes the importance of privacy and equity in digital health tools, and highlights her role in shaping the future of femtech through leadership, mentorship, and legal guidance for startups.   Guest links: http://linkedin.com/in/bethanycorbin/ | https://femtechlawyer.com | https://www.amazon.com/Femtech-Revolution-Harnessing-Technology-Supercharge/dp/139433091X Charity supported: ASPCA Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editing: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 062 - Bethany Corbin [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference.  Hello, and welcome back to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I am so excited to introduce you to my guest, Bethany Corbin. Bethany Corbin, JD is a nationally recognized healthcare innovation attorney, femtech entrepreneur, and influential thought leader at the intersection of women's health and law. She's the founder of Women's Health Innovation Consulting and Fem Innovation Organizations Design, organizations dedicated to advancing equitable cutting edge solutions in women's health. Her book, "The Femtech Revolution," empowers every woman to confidently navigate the femtech space, equipping them with essential tools to protect themselves and advocate for their health needs. All right. Well, welcome to the show, Bethany. I'm so excited to be speaking with you today. [00:01:35] Bethany Corbin: Thank you so much for having me, Lindsey. I'm honored to be here. [00:01:39] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Well, let me just start by asking you if you don't mind, to share a little bit about yourself, your background and what led you to MedTech. [00:01:48] Bethany Corbin: Absolutely. So I'm an attorney by background, which is not the traditional path that one would think of when we think of medtech. I actually, when I went to college, I wanted to be a doctor and get kind of into the biology and the sciences, and I realized I was actually really terrible at them. It was not where my skillset aligned at all and I had to do a bit of recalibrating ,realized that I loved kind of research, writing, learning about new things, and ended up going into law from there. When I first went into law, though, I was actually in financial services and litigation, so it was like the farthest thing ever from healthcare and medtech, and it was horrible. I actually hated it. And, from there, I ended up getting a clerkship in DC and that gave me time to really consider what I wanted to do after that clerkship ended, and really where I wanted to focus my practice. I have been involved in healthcare since I was eight years old. My mom actually had an illness where doctors continually dismissed her. And so it took us seven to eight years to get a diagnosis. So, I had a lot of background with healthcare, then had a lot of background in healthcare with my grandparents getting sick. And so for me, healthcare was always something I was really interested in. I started to look into health law. I actually, at the time that I was doing my clerkship and going into my next job was doing a healthcare LLM-- so essentially a master's degree for lawyers in healthcare law, and I ended up transitioning into healthcare law from there. I was doing big law in Washington, DC at the time, doing your traditional healthcare things right? Like your managed care pharmacy, benefit management all of those kind of things--some healthcare privacy. And, it was great. I actually got the opportunity to teach law at my alma mater, and it was while I was there, it was in 2018 that I actually came across the term femtech for the first time, and I had never heard this term. I got really interested in it, really excited about it, and I started focusing my research portfolio and scholarship on femtech. So I went and did my first conference on femtech, wrote my first paper on femtech in that time, and really started to see the impact that this could have on women's healthcare going forward. So I actually left teaching went back into big law in order to focus on femtech and while I was there I realized that a lot of the companies that were creating these products were startups. And of course, big in big law, you're not really working with startups, you're working with those larger corporate institutions. So I actually left big law, went to a smaller firm where I could start and focus on a femtech practice and work solely in digital healthcare. And I absolutely loved it. I got a lot of expertise and knowledge, and then from there branched out into having my own firm focused on femtech and working with early stage founders to help them bring their products to life, to revolutionize women's healthcare. So I know that's a long roundabout way of getting there. I'm now running my own firm, and I have a book on femtech that's coming out this fall. [00:04:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. First of all, I love hearing the background and the winding path that led you to this incredible calling, and I would love, okay, so many things stand out, but let's start with your book. Can you share about that? Because I am personally very excited about this, and I would love to hear about your journey and writing it, and then what's it about and how can we even get a copy. [00:05:02] Bethany Corbin: Yes, absolutely. It's so funny, right? 'because if you had talked to me three years ago and told me I would write a book, I would've said that you were crazy. And it's interesting. My book is called the Femtech Revolution, and it's really about harnessing digital health tools to improve and help to transform and revolutionize women's healthcare because for so long, women have been left out of the conversation about healthcare. Our bodies haven't been studied. There's a lot of disparities that we have and a gender data gap that we have when it comes to women's healthcare. And this has continued today. When my mom, you know, when I was eight years old, she was continually dismissed by doctors and told it was in her head. Coming full circle, I had my own women's health issue very unexpectedly in 2021, and my pain was actually dismissed and mismanaged with my surgical team. And so seeing that occur in today's environment and how little we've grown in women's healthcare and innovation over that time period was something that, for me, was really a driving factor, not only in my transition to femtech, but also in writing this book. Because there's been studies that have shown that about 89% of women have actually never heard the term femtech, and yet it's this entire multi-billion dollar industry that's being created for us, but we don't know about it, and we can't get access to it because of all of the censorship and stuff that happens online. So we don't even know this exists. These tools are being built, and then we're not seeing a lot of investment or adoption into the tools because we don't even know they exist. So then, the companies can't get the consumers that they need. And of course we're also living in a time in which we're in this post Roe v. Wade environment where, I'm sure as people remember, there were a lot of calls to delete your period tracking app, and things like that when the Dobbs decision came out. And so when I've been working with startups, I always do it from a very consumer-centric perspective, which is we want to maximize privacy for consumers, we want to give them accurate tools and devices that they can use. And we want to be promoting health equity so that these tools can be available for women regardless of their income and their status and their circumstances. And as I was working with startups, it dawned on me that there's actually nothing out there for consumers and patients telling them, "Hey, this industry exists," but B: how do you navigate this industry with all of those considerations in mind, and avoid these products that are probably just going to be fake products, right? ...or inaccurate products, and they're actually going to do more harm than good. There's nothing that tells consumers how to navigate that space. And so I thought, "I'm going to write the guide for how consumers can vet these products in under 15 minutes, and how they can navigate and understand this space. So that's where The Femtech Revolution came from. It is a playbook for women to not only understand the background of women's health, how we got here, why we're being neglected, but also to then say, "I want to use these digital tools. Here's how they can help me in my health journey. But here's how I vet them." I created a four step framework for vetting products. It's called My Safe Method. So it, that's based on security, accuracy, foundation and equity. And it's really focused on making sure that you as a person and a consumer are choosing products that align with your privacy goals and your security goals. So your health data's not at risk, and you're choosing products that are accurate and how you actually tell that versus products that claim they're accurate but actually have no scientific backing. It focuses on foundation too, so looking at who is comprising the company, right? What are their values, their goals, so that you can make sure you're supporting companies that are in women's health for the long term instead of just to profit off of us. And then of course, equity, right? Making sure that we're. Choosing and selecting solutions that are going to be usable by the majority of women regardless of racial, ethnic status, income status--any of that. We want to make sure that we are developing products that have the core of women's health in mind. So that's really what the femtech revolution is about, and it's just about empowering women and showing them how to navigate the space in a way that's never been done before. [00:08:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Well, I am so excited for this book. I cannot wait to get my own copy. Are you doing pre-sells right now or how is this working? [00:09:03] Bethany Corbin: Yes, the book is available at all major booksellers right now-- Amazon has it, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million. And then for companies or individuals who want to purchase bulk copies, there's actually a way to do that through Porchlight that gives you a discount. It comes out September 23rd. But if you pre-order, you'll get a signed book plate and you'll get all of these other resources that I'm creating kind of behind the scenes to actually compliment the book. You'll get all of those in digital form free because of the pre-order. There's a link on my website. Site. If you go to femtech lawyer.com, there's a book section and there's a form there that you can complete after you'd make your pre-order and you'll be signed up to get all of those great things. [00:09:42] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Ooh, this is so exciting. Okay, awesome. [00:09:44] Bethany Corbin: It is, you know, and I will say it was so far been a number one new release on Amazon for health law. And it was also listed in Publishers Weekly in its preview for fall books alongside books like Dr. Sanjay Gupta that's coming out. So, it is, it is getting some attention, which I'm very thankful for because we really need to drive awareness to this space. [00:10:03] Lindsey Dinneen: That is amazing. Congratulations. I'm sure this is just the beginning of its success and I cannot wait to see, where it goes and how it changes lives and, improves so many women's experience with healthcare. So thank you for writing it and congratulations on its success already and just, it's just the beginning. [00:10:20] Bethany Corbin: Thank you. I'm, I'm so hopeful. You know, the goal is really to get this in the hands of as many people as possible, just so that we as a collective group, have the power to change women's healthcare if we act together. And so this book is really kind of that rallying cry for saying, if we're not going to do it now, are we ever going to do it because we've, we have the resources, we have the momentum for women's health right now, but we have to band together to show our interest in this industry. [00:10:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. So on a very practical side, what are maybe just a few key things that women can do to advocate for themselves in a situation where they are being dismissed, their symptoms are being dismissed, people aren't taking them seriously, or they're like , " you don't know what you're talking about," kind of thing. So what are some of the just very practical things that women can do in order to advocate for themselves? [00:11:09] Bethany Corbin: Oh, absolutely. You know, and we also have a chapter in the book that focuses on EmTech, specifically, how you can actually take your data and use it to advocate at the doctor's office. So I'll, I'll go into some of those tips as well. But, you know, kind of from a, from a high level perspective, the first thing that I always recommend is. If you think that you're going to be dismissed at all, take a friend, a family member, or call the clinic and see if they have a patient advocate's counsel and take a patient advocate with you because you're much less likely to be dismissed if you have somebody there with you at the appointment whose job it is to advocate for your needs. And I found, too, that women are a lot less likely to be timid and kind of shy and sit back in those scenarios when you have another person because you know, if you don't speak up, they're going to, and that adds, you know, just a little bit of empowerment to that office visit or the doctor's visit. So that's kind of the first thing. If you ever feel like you're going to be in that situation, potentially, bring someone with you. It's another set of ears as well. If you are dismissed, you've got somebody there who's able to back you up and support you if you know you needed to make a claim out of it. So that's kind of the first thing. The second thing I always say, too, is make sure that you're taking your own notes, whether it's at the visit or right after the visit. Be careful about using apps like notes or things like that from a privacy perspective, right? You want to have. Either an app write or a piece of paper that is going to be protective of your privacy and not upload all of your health data into some cloud system without encryption. So just keep that in mind. But make a note if you felt like you were dismissed in the doctor's office about everything that happened, your concerns, how they were addressed, and make sure that you keep that paper or that application or note somewhere where you can access it if you need to, if you know you end up having an adverse health event down the line. The next thing that I always say, too, is if you are dismissed in the doctor's office, don't just accept it. Ask why they're not proceeding with additional testing. And if you think that there's a particular test that you would like to have and your doctor continues to say no, or they can continue to refuse to do any type of follow-up, ask if they'll refer you to a specialist. You can say something that's very simple like, " I understand that you're not willing to look into my condition any further, but I feel that further investigation is warranted. Can you please refer me to a specialist who may have more expertise in this area. If they're unwilling to do that, the other thing that I also always say is make sure that they put a note about the dismissal in your medical record. And a lot of doctors are going to be very unwilling to do this, and it can cause them to reconsider. So I always tell patients, say, "Can you please note in my medical record that my concerns, desire for additional testing were declined by you." And, oftentimes that will be enough for doctors to take a step back and say, "Do I really want that to be in writing in a patient's medical record from a liability perspective?" And, it can cause them to give you that extra testing because they don't want that dismissal noted in the record. If they don't, then you've got that dismissal noted in the record, which can be very helpful for you going forward if you ever needed to pursue a claim. And then the last thing I will say is, as women, a lot of times we are very, you know, we want to be seen as getting along, right? We want to be friendly, right? We want to believe that our doctors have more knowledge about healthcare and medicine than we do. But, only we know our bodies. Only we know how we are feeling. And so, if you're continually being dismissed and something in your body's telling you that, that's wrong, listen to it. Push back and get a second opinion, go to another doctor. Don't be afraid of being seen as confrontational, or difficult, or things like that because in the end, it's your body, it's your health. And, if you have something that's seriously wrong and it's not caught, you're, unfortunately, the one who's going to pay the price. So just remember that it's not about being difficult or confrontational, it's about saving your life. [00:14:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Oof. That is powerful, and that is great advice. Thank you so much. Even just listening to just that snippet, I feel personally more empowered to have those kinds of conversations with my healthcare providers if and whenever needed, because I feel like I have better tools and even phrasing. So thank you for sharing that. I think that's really helpful. Yeah. [00:15:16] Bethany Corbin: 'Course. [00:15:18] Lindsey Dinneen: So to your legal side of things, can you share what do you do right now? How are you helping in the femtech space --these different companies that are really in need of support from a legal perspective. What is your role in that, and how do you support those folks? [00:15:34] Bethany Corbin: Yeah, so it's interesting because, whenever I worked at large and smaller law firms before I branched out onto my own, one of the things I continued to see was early-stage companies really kind of... They had their idea, right? They're somewhere between ideation and their Series A fundraising round, and they would come to us for legal advice, but they wouldn't have a ton of money, and we would have to turn them away--we would say, "We get it. You're not ready for us yet. Come back when you have X amount of money and we'll help you." And, when they would inevitably come back at that higher price point, we would say, Great, here's 10 things you've done wrong in the interim and now it's going to cost you double the amount of money to fix that." And that, to me, was heartbreaking. You know, because so many of those things could have been fixed early on and, nobody was really providing that support. So, I found a gap really, for these early stage companies who needed legal support, but really didn't have a lot of places to turn. So, whenever I branched out with my own law firm, what I did was I actually specifically chose to focus on those companies somewhere between ideation and Series A fundraising round, where I could guide them through those startup phases in a way that was not going to be cost prohibitive to them, and would allow them to get that early foundation set so that they could grow scale, build, get excess capital get investors, all of that type of thing. So my role, it's interesting because it straddles two lines, right? It's of course legal advisor, but also there's a bit of, you know, kind of business planner in there as well with them and helping them conceive their ideas, right? Helping them kind of think about which features work or don't work from, not only practical perspectives, legal perspectives, but consumer perspectives as well. And so I get to wear a lot of those different hats. So, on a typical day I might do anything from advising clients on corporate structures, you know, how they want to set up their business. Is it a corporation? Is it an LLC? Working through those equity issues--how you think about equity for co-founders, or for investors, or for your employees. I do a lot of that. I do a lot of setting up very specific corporate structure models. There's actually a lot of corporate practice of medicine laws out there that prohibit individuals who aren't doctors or medical professionals from owning companies that provide medical services. And, it's very interesting because oftentimes the people who want to build these companies and make money are not the doctors who would be providing the services. Investors, for instance are not doctors. So there's a very interesting corporate structure that you can create that gets around that in most states. I do a lot of that to help my company stay in compliance with the laws. I also do a lot of privacy work. So I have several privacy certifications, and privacy is one of the key areas that I'm very passionate about. But, I help companies with everything from their privacy policies, to disclaimers, to thinking through how their different features in the app could compromise privacy, and kind of everything in between there--security, cybersecurity, and really working with them to think about it from a consumer perspective. I actually am selective about the clients that I do take on because there are so many companies out there that want to prioritize money over the patient experience. And so I'm very cautious to work with clients that want to make sure that they're doing things right and really wanting to make sure that they protect patient privacy. I do a lot on the patient privacy front. I do a little bit on the fundraising side with my clients, as well. And then of course, everything from contract drafting and negotiations. I do a lot of that as well. And I've actually co-written a book on contract drafting before. [00:19:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. So, okay, first of all, that's awesome. I love all of this. And you know, I was thinking as you were talking, I was like, "Oh my goodness." I love how you're helping your clients and I love your your passion for especially helping clients succeed who they are about more than the money. Everyone has to make a living, so that's important too. But, I love the fact that your heart is for those people who are so invested in actually changing lives, and that's their primary driver and motivation. I think that's really powerful. And then, listening to you talk about this, I'm like, "Okay, so you've got this amazing, probably more than full-time opportunity, you've written a book and then, you're also CEO of Fem Innovation and a mentor with Femtech Lab. [00:19:48] Bethany Corbin: Yeah, I did a lot of mentorship through Femtech Lab. They were kind of an accelerator program for femtech companies, and I've worked with other accelerators over that time, as well. So it's the pro bono advice that you're able to give to some of the early stage startups across the world throughout their early stage journey through those programs, which has been really great and fascinating to work with. And then through Fem Innovation, our focus is a little bit different there because we're focusing on both startups and medical professionals. We actually have a course that we've created that teaches clinicians and healthcare professionals about femtech, how to get involved in femtech, and how they could be using those tools to actually support patient care and help empower their own patients because there's such a lack of knowledge even among clinicians today femtech exists, and how you incorporate it, especially if we're thinking that there's so many tools out there, and the risks associated with them--how do you know which ones are appropriate as a clinician, that type of thing. We've also seen a lot of clinicians wanting to get involved with femtech companies as advisors, or even as part of their boards or, coming on as medical professionals in those companies. And so some of the courses that we've done before have been focused on that as well, on helping them interact and get those roles with femtech companies. So we kind of see ourself at fem innovation as an ecosystem builder. We've obviously I have the legal side but now we're bringing in the clinicians, getting them integrated into this, getting them connected with the startups because it's their industry. This is what they're working on. But, there's oftentimes such a disconnect with the tech companies building the products and the healthcare professionals. And then we do offer some other additional non-legal resources to founders as well. [00:21:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow, that is incredible. I-- good gravy. I love your heart for all of this. And I also am like, I don't know how you-- I think you must have a superpower of like squeezing more time into your day-- somehow you just add hours miraculously. [00:21:42] Bethany Corbin: You know, it's so funny whenever I worked at, whenever I worked at a firm, a couple of my colleagues would come to me. They'd be like, "How do you get everything done? Like, there's gotta be 10 of you because how are you doing it?" And honestly, I honestly, it's just because at this point I don't have kids, and so I'm kind of able to really devote all of my time to working. But no, it's, but I get such fulfillment out of it too because I really feel like we're pushing an industry forward in a way that hasn't happened before. And, getting to see all the new companies come into the space, the new organizations that are supporting the companies, it's been really heartwarming to see all of that. And, you know, on the horizon, we're also hoping to loop in the consumer side a bit more as well. Obviously, you know, the book that I've written is very consumer focused. It can also be used, you know, by clinicians or by startups who want to make sure that they're doing the right things. But, to date, as well, there also really isn't a single location for consumers to go to, to find all these companies. And we have so much censorship that happens that unless you know exactly what you're looking for, you're probably not going to find the companies that are out there to serve you. And so we we have a partnership that's in the works right now to actually build a database of all those femtech companies and products and have them vetted to a certain extent, or information on there to a certain extent, about clinical accuracy, and privacy, and those things that I talk about in my book. So that's kind of the third component that we'll be weaving in later this fall. [00:22:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. How exciting. Oh, I am, I'm so thrilled about all the work that you're doing to push this industry forward and to really make a difference in women's health and, you know, you're such a thought leader in this space-- what was it like stepping into more and more leadership roles to the point of leading your own firm. What was that journey like for you? [00:23:20] Bethany Corbin: Scary, I will say. You know, it's, interesting because I've always thought of myself, you know, kind of as somebody who could be the backbone of a firm, meaning that I do a lot of like the behind the scenes work, right? A lot of the legal research and writing, and that's kind of what I had made myself in at big law, and you know, also in the smaller firms that I worked with. Whenever I decided, I, was actually initially going to take a break before, you know, starting my firm, I was going to take two years off. I lasted five months. Oh no, I'm sorry--I lasted five weeks. Excuse me. And by that point in time, I had clients knocking down my door saying, "Where did you go? We need this kind of help. Nobody's out there providing it." And so that was kind of the impetus to say, "Okay, I'm going to start the firm earlier, you know, right now. And, I'm going to also look at kind of this ecosystem building, because of all the pain points that we were seeing." And, so I will say. I, went into it probably unprepared. I, never, if you had told me three years ago that I would have my own firm, I would've said you were absolutely crazy--more crazy than me writing a book. And I'm, very glad I did it because there's something to be said about kind of plotting and planning your own trajectory and, you know, being able to pivot with your clients instead of having layers of bureaucracy that you have to go through. So, I have loved it from that perspective. I'll also say it's definitely been the most challenging thing that I have done because as a leader, you're responsible for all the decisions. You're responsible for the trajectory, you're responsible if you're not making money. And you know, there's of course that fine line, right, between philanthropy and making money, and walking that whenever you are really, really wanting, you know, to help every single femtech company that's out there can be difficult. So I would say, that can be a little difficult sometimes, and making sure that you have the right support system to actually allow you you know, to bounce ideas off of them or, get feedback, and being able to pivot when those initial ideas don't work. That's been something that's been really critical for me is pivoting. This really isn't like the first time, you know, this isn't like the first idea I had, for fem innovation and things like that. So, so being a leader is definitely challenging, and making sure that you kind of develop your own leadership style and leadership, you know, capabilities as well while you're through this journey has been something that I've been working on, too. [00:25:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Mm. Yeah. Yeah, and, you know, it's a fun, thing because if you're, if you're passionate about helping people, which is clearly at the heart of who you are, and you desire to see improvement in the industry, but in individual people's lives, then as a leader, you're able to take that passion and allow it to help you in developing those leadership skills, and building onto them as time goes by, because you are already starting from a place of deep care and respect for others. And that's a great start. [00:26:01] Bethany Corbin: No, that's exactly right. And, you know, I love what kind of comes with it too, is a certain level of creativity that we often don't think about whenever we hear the term leadership. But, for me, it comes with that level of creativity where I'm actually able to build something, almost from the ground up, and that is really exciting. I can kind of plan it, take it in different directions, I can pivot with it. And, that to me is just--it's really exciting because as a leader, right, you often think, you've got management, right? You've got delegation, right? You have all of those things that sound bureaucratic and boring, but there's this underlying current of creativity that I think gets missed a lot. [00:26:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. I love that. I love that you highlighted creativity because I think that makes everyone's lives easier, right? If you have that flexibility to... this is such an overused word, but to pivot, I mean, it's, it's just, it's true. And so being willing to come at a problem or a situation with curiosity and go, "Hmm. I'm not sure that that's working the way I intended, or hoped it would. And then go, "Okay, what are some creative solutions to this?" And, maybe that means looking outside of your industry, too, for ideas. I think sometimes we can get kind of stuck like, "Oh, this is how the industry is, and that this is what they do," and then we forget that.... But that, you know, that's not necessarily bad or wrong, but we sometimes forget that we can learn from all sorts of different sources and, then bring it together, and creatively handle a situation that we might not have otherwise been capable of doing. [00:27:27] Bethany Corbin: Oh, exactly. And, the other thing too that it's really done as well is make me a bit of a better lawyer, right? Because as a lawyer, it's interesting, there's always this tendency when you know something is going to either violate a law, or not be the best in practice, to say "No" to your client. And, so for me, right, clients never want to hear the word "No." And, being a leader has, has allowed me to come up with some other creative solutions for my clients where I can say, "Okay, we can't do it the way you've proposed, but here's a different creative solution that I think could get around these key roadblocks. And, so for me, with my clients, it's about trying to say, "Not that way, but this way." Right? Kind of like a "Yes, but" rather than a "No." And I kind of take that same approach in leadership, too, because I want to make sure that, you know, with the people who are working for you and things like that, that you're making sure that you're meeting their needs, as well. And so it's really caused me to adapt to kind of a "Yes, but" framework rather than like a flat out, "No, we're done." [00:28:24] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. That's really cool. And, that's a great example of how you can approach, again, a problem with that mindset of, "Okay, hmm. That will not work the way that you hope it will work. However, I've got an idea." [00:28:40] Bethany Corbin: Exactly. It's so easy to say "no," but coming up with this creative solution--that's the fun part. That's really the rewarding part. [00:28:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Well, speaking of rewarding parts, I wonder if there are any moments that stand out to you along your journey so far of really affirming to you, "Wow, I am in the right industry at the right time, in the right role." [00:29:01] Bethany Corbin: Yeah. You know, it's, it's interesting. I think kind of the first instance of that, that I had-- so I had a very unexpected women's health issue. I ended up with fibroids that were so large, I was the equivalent of six months pregnant. And, they were crushing some of my internal organs. And I'm that person, right, who... I go to my doctor every year, right? I get my annual--I get all my checkups, and things like that. And somehow all of this was missed. And, so whenever I had to navigate that journey as a patient who-- and I have all of this, obviously, advocacy experience, right--legal experience. I'm navigating this at the height of COVID. I'm getting referrals and consultations with Mayo Clinic, right? I'm getting the best care that I can. And then seeing how even when you can do everything right, you can still be dismissed... For me, that was a moment in which I said, "I'm not in the right industry at the right time," because at that point in time, I was still in big law, and I wasn't doing anything really related to femtech. I had kind of resigned myself to not doing that--j ust given some of the internal politics of the firm where I was at at that time, and their desire to not expand into the health-tech industry. I had that experience, and all I could think of was, "This is not what I'm meant to be doing. I had this experience for a reason, and if I'm not going to make something out of that, what have I learned? Why did I go through this?" That, for me, was the turning point to say, "I'm leaving big law, and I'm going to a smaller firm, and I'm going to work on femtech. And, I'm going to see where this pans out." It was so scary, right? Because you're leaving that high six-figure job, and something you're good at, the work you know, the people you're comfortable with, and you're going into something where you're making half as much money, learning a new industry. And I would be lying if I said I didn't cry my first week on the job, because even as a healthcare lawyer, digital health law and health-tech, medtech--all of that is so different than traditional healthcare, and there's so much to learn. And honestly, I felt like I was back at school in a course that I didn't understand for a week. So, there's a lot of challenges with that. But, fast forward a few years, we had the, you know, unfortunately the Dobbs decision come out, and that for me was really an affirming moment where I said, "I'm definitely in the right industry, at the right time because I'm helping these companies build privacy practices and policies that are going to be protective of consumer data in this world. I'm helping to build an industry where women can get access to care in less traditional methods that won't compromise their privacy and their data." And one of the moments that stands out to me --one of the highlights--is I actually got to testify before one of the congressional committees on reproductive health data privacy. And, you know, it was funny, I was actually on vacation at the time. I was in Greece, and we were supposed to be on a ferry going from one island to another. And like the night before I get this request to come and testify on reproductive health data privacy. And I was like, "Yes, I'd love to." And, of course, the timing was exactly when we were going to be on the ferry with no internet. So, we actually had to charter a helicopter so that we could get over to the other island, get there, get me set up with the internet in order to testify. So that was kind of like my, my full circle moment where I really felt like I was having an impact, and being able to even influence some of the policies in the future of reproductive health privacy. And then every day since then, I have just loved getting to work with these companies. And, as we continue to see the trajectory of women's health in America, it's just really reaffirmed that we need people doing this type of work for me. [00:32:37] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Oh my goodness. Well, first of all. Wow, what powerful stories you were sharing. Oh my goodness, that is incredible. Thank you. Oh, I, wow. I just like, I was like so interesting how life works sometimes and the unexpected adventures that unfold, and I bet your, your creativity-oriented mindset helped you even in that circumstance, be like, "Okay, so we can't do the ferry. I have to do this. I know I need to do this. How do I make it happen? I don't know. Let's charter a helicopter." Cool. [00:33:12] Bethany Corbin: It was definitely a moment. I tell you, it's one that has just remained in my head since then. It was just very funny when it happened. [00:33:19] Lindsey Dinneen: That's amazing. "I'm going to do this." I love it. Oh my word. Okay. Awesome. Well, gosh, this conversation is so good. I know I could probably talk to you for hours and learn so much, but I do want to pivot the conversation a little bit just for fun. [00:33:36] Bethany Corbin: Absolutely. [00:33:36] Lindsey Dinneen: So, so, okay. If you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want; it can be within your industry, but it doesn't have to be, what would you choose to teach? [00:33:49] Bethany Corbin: Ooh. I love that. I love that question. Ooh, a million dollars to teach any class that I wanted, you know, I would probably create a class that would be... I would say it would probably be at maybe like the high school level I'm thinking. You know, because whenever high school students go through those health classes, I would want to start early, there, for women to teach them all about the ways in which they can advocate for themselves and stand up for themselves at doctor's offices, right? Things, for instance, period pain that they're probably having there, and thinking that's normal, right? Telling them about, you know, how that's not normal, how that you don't have to normalize your symptoms and your pain. Here's how you can protect and advocate for yourself at a doctor's office. Here's how you can use the tech that's out there to protect yourself, because even though, you know, a lot of tech is for 18 up, we know a lot of teenagers are using, I mean, the period tracking apps are like the number or three most used app for adolescents, so pretending it doesn't exist is not helping anyone. But, we have to get to women sooner and empower them at an earlier age, so that those lessons and that knowledge carries with them as they navigate the healthcare system for the rest of their lives. So, for me, I think it would be a course that was really focused on the early high school student, teaching them all about how you navigate not only femtech, but health-tech in general, the healthcare system, how you advocate for yourself, how you have those conversations with your doctor without feeling embarrassed, and why that's so important. [00:35:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Yeah, that would be a really powerful class and so needed, and I love the idea of starting that way, that that would be a part of just education in general, so that, you know, everyone benefits from that, it's a win-win when we, when we advocate for women, help them understand how to advocate for themselves, and how to protect their longevity, their health. You know, that's really cool. I love that. [00:35:47] Bethany Corbin: I would love, I would love to do it. That would be a dream, really kind of creating a curriculum to incorporate into health classes for high school students. [00:35:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Ooh, maybe your next writing project. [00:35:56] Bethany Corbin: There we go. [00:35:57] Lindsey Dinneen: More to do... when you find yourself bored at some point. [00:36:01] Bethany Corbin: That's right. That's right. Next week. [00:36:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Right, right. Amazing. Amazing. Okay. And how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:36:13] Bethany Corbin: Oh, interesting. You know, after I leave this world I would love to be remembered as somebody who participated in the women's health movement. We think back, you know, of course like to the suffragists, right? And you know, all of those amazing women who helped get us the right to vote... I want to be considered part of the women who helped get women's healthcare on the map with men's healthcare, right? That helped really spur this movement forward for women. So I don't even need to be remembered by name, right, but just as somebody who was involved in that movement, and was very active in promoting women's healthcare and getting us to the place where women aren't being dismissed and we're being taken seriously. [00:36:51] Lindsey Dinneen: I love it. Beautiful, beautiful legacy to aspire to. And you're already, you're already there. So that's, that's an encouraging thing. You're working on that right now. [00:37:00] Bethany Corbin: Oh, thank you. [00:37:01] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. And then, final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:37:10] Bethany Corbin: Ooh, I love that. Ooh. Okay. So one thing that makes me smile, I have so many things. I'm usually not ever, like, not smiling. Okay. So I have, I have a couple obviously I'm a huge pet lover, so my dogs... we're getting to the point where they're a little old now. One of them's 15, one's 13. But, any kind of animal, pet --especially little puppies, I love... so that's, that's something that makes me smile all the time. I will say, I also have a slight obsession with books that have sprayed edges. Which, you know, is, is becoming a major thing now. So it's, it's really cool. But there's actually artists who will paint the edges of books, and I'm a huge book lover, so I actually have a library of sprayed-edge books that I just love looking at, and they make me smile all the time to see the different, you know, artists and artwork on the bookshelves. [00:37:58] Lindsey Dinneen: That's awesome. Oh my goodness. Yes. Well, I can relate to all of that and I. I, yeah. That's so fun. I love that too. Animals always make me smile. I mean, it's like a running joke around people that know me. It's like, okay, if you bring an animal around, I'm going to be like, "Can I hold it? Can I touch it?" Like, instantly. [00:38:16] Bethany Corbin: You know, I've, already warned my family. I'm like, "If anybody... if you guys die, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have 10 pets. Like, it's just going to happen. [00:38:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:38:22] Bethany Corbin: I'm not going to be able to control myself. [00:38:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. It just... Yeah, that's what happens. I get it. Oh my word. Well, this has been such an amazing conversation. I'm so thankful for you and for your time today, and gosh, just sharing so much practical advice, and insight, and your journey. So first of all, thank you so much for doing the work that you're doing, for being in this industry, for pushing it forward for being somebody who is a pioneer and your own version of suffragette. And, I really love what you're building, and I'm so thankful you're doing this work. So, gosh... I just wish you the most continued success as you continue to work to change lives for a better world. [00:39:00] Bethany Corbin: Oh, thank you so much, Lindsey. This has been so great talking with you, and sharing the knowledge, and I'm so hopeful that we can push this industry forward together because we do have the power to change it. We just have to act on it. So, thank you so much for helping to spread the word. [00:39:15] Lindsey Dinneen: Absolutely. Amen to that. 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Send us a textDr. Andrea Ford, cultural and medical anthropologist, explores the fascinating world of femtech and period tracking apps, revealing how these technologies are transforming our understanding of bodies, health, and gender. The conversation examines how these digital tools function within surveillance capitalism while promising personal empowerment through data collection.• Period tracking has evolved beyond fertility planning to become a comprehensive approach to "hormonal health"• Femtech represents a $50 billion industry that includes apps, wearables, and AI-driven health platforms• Users track not just bleeding but hundreds of metrics including mood, energy, and physical symptoms• Post-Roe v. Wade concerns about data privacy have prompted many to delete tracking apps• "Cycle syncing" encourages planning work and social activities around hormonal phases• Female tech founders face significant barriers in the male-dominated venture capital world• Period tracking sits at feminism's central tension: celebrating biological differences versus transcending them• Newer approaches to menstruation frame it as inflammatory rather than hormonal• The menopause tech boom reflects changing attitudes about women's health across the lifespanCheck out Dr. Ford's Wellcome Trust-funded research investigating the femtech industry, surveillance concerns, and how digital health is reshaping our relationship with our bodies.Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the politics of health. Follow us on Twitter @undisciplinary_ or email questions for "mailbag episodes" undisciplinarypod@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Stacy Sims dives into the latest advancements in women's health research, with a special focus on hormonal health, nutrition, and training strategies for women over 45. She breaks down why tracking menstrual cycles is key to understanding hormonal shifts, how restrictive diets can impact overall health, and why supplements like creatine and vitamin D are essential at this stage of life. Dr. Sims also highlights the importance of adapting training around perimenopause, incorporating strength work safely, and maintaining consistency while listening to your body. Beyond personal health, the conversation explores the growing FemTech movement, the push for more inclusive and women-centered research, and how to evaluate scientific claims with a critical lens. This episode offers practical strategies and fresh perspectives on women's health, performance, and longevity. https://goteamup.com/  https://www.podcastcollective.io/  

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupKatherine Sakovich, CMO at Mira, shares how Mira scaled from chaos to a multi‑product hormonal health platform via community-led, educative marketing. Highlights explore positioning tactics, messaging for sensitive journeys, product‑marketing integration, and the evolving role of AI.Key Moments:Built early beta‑tester community into 18,000-member brand ambassador networkLaid tagline-offfer-tested messaging over media buys to human storiesDesigned marketing hires as strategic freelancers to scaleUsed beta feedback to inform educational and emotional copy strategyLayered performance media once trust and voice were groundedPositioned each product launch like an iPhone upgrade for community anticipationPartner-generated webinars (with doctors) became evergreen funnel assetsDeployed AI in support and fraud prevention—still cautious with patient‑facing AITimestamps00:00 Katherine's journey to becoming CMO at Mira02:00 Launching Mira from scratch and early growth strategies06:00 First key marketing hires and team structure08:00 How Mira built community and organic traction13:00 Webinar strategy and content wheel for education16:00 How product launches fueled Mira's long-term growth20:00 In-house vs agency media buying and working with Pilothouse24:00 Partnership strategies that actually worked27:00 Mira's next phase of growth and top-of-funnel focus30:00 How Mira uses AI in support, creative, and operations33:00 Favorite SaaS tools and tech stack powering MiraHashtags#DTCMarketing #HealthTech #FemTech #StartupGrowth #CMOInsights #CommunityMarketing #ContentStrategy #MediaBuying #EcommerceStrategy #DirectToConsumer Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Today I'm honored to be joined by Ida Tin, founder of the Clue App, for a conversation all about redefining how we understand and approach women's health. Based in Berlin, Clue was one of the first mainstream apps designed specifically to help people understand their menstrual cycles - not just to predict periods, but to track fertility, PMS symptoms, mood energy levels, and more. We dive into the importance of cycle tracking as a wellness tool, how data can be used to reclaim agency over our health, and why designing tech specifically for the female body is long overdue. This is a conversation about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, getting in touch with our bodies, challenging the medical status quo, and building technology that actually gets us. Clue is offering With Whit listeners 90% off an annual subscription. Just use the code WITHWHIT at checkout on helloclue.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episodeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Cherie Hoeger (CEO & co-founder of Saalt) breaks down the “reusable revolution” in period care—menstrual cups, discs, and patented leak-proof underwear—and shows how a B-Corp can combine product innovation with a global mission to end period poverty. You'll hear practical how-tos, pelvic-floor tips, and a candid look at building a fast-growing fem-tech brand while raising six kids.Timestamps00:00 – 01:00 | Why disposable pads can't solve period poverty01:00 – 04:00 | Meet Cherie & Saalt's reusable mission04:00 – 08:30 | From “diaper-feel” to patented thin-dry underwear08:30 – 17:30 | Live demo: folding, inserting & removing cups vs. discs17:30 – 21:00 | Pelvic-floor support, prolapse & bladder leaks21:00 – 25:30 | 1 % give-back, 130 k donations in 50 countries25:30 – 33:00 | Founder life: in-office preschool & work-life integration33:00 – 38:00 | Hanky Panky collab, retail rollout (Target, Whole Foods, REI)38:00 – 44:00 | Packaging that makes periods “cart-worthy”44:00 – end | Vision: bring Saalt to every girl & end period povertyKey Points• Reusable > Disposable – Cups & discs hold 3-6× a tampon, last 10 + years, and slash monthly costs and waste. • Patented Period Underwear – Saalt spent 3½ years engineering the thinnest, driest tech on the market—now powering Hanky Panky's Confidence Panty line. • Pelvic-Floor Friendly – Discs sit in the posterior fornix (no suction), making them ideal for prolapse, IUDs, heavy lifters, and “sneeze leaks.” • Life-Changing Donations – 130 k products placed in 50 countries; cups keep girls in school and women at work for 10 years on a single purchase. • Customer “Saalt Coaches” – Real humans (not chat-bots) guide users through fit, folds, leaks, PCOS, endo, and more. • Family-First Startup – Cherie & her husband built an on-site preschool and a strict 90-minute “power morning” to juggle six kids and a scaling brand. • Retail Proof – Instagram-worthy packaging helped Saalt hit Target shelves in year 2; now also in Whole Foods, REI, Walmart Teens, and Walgreens.Deep DivesThe Cup & Disc Advantage12-hour wear, medical-grade silicone, hypoallergenic.Discs allow mess-free period sex and added pelvic support.“It's not bigger than a baby's head—yes, it fits!”Underwear Tech & Hanky PankyUltra-thin absorbent gusset keeps the surface bone-dry.Holds 3–6 pads' worth yet feels like everyday lace lingerie.Launched on International Women's Day; sold out first run.Ending Period Poverty—Reusable or BustDisposable donations create endless cost and waste cycles.Cups + education end absenteeism for a decade on ~$30.Saalt targets eight high-need regions; 95 % adoption rate.Pelvic-Floor & Athletic UseDisc + period underwear combo recommended for marathoners.Cups can even outperform pessaries for some bladder-support users.Work-Life Integration BlueprintReplace “balance” with optimization.Morning ritual: reading, strength training, two mission-critical tasks before email.In-office preschool boosts retention & gender equity.Future VisionGlobal accessibility—“Saalt in every country.”Scale 1 % give-back to eradicate period poverty.Keep innovating where stigma once stalled progress (packaging, education, tech).Notable Quotes“Period poverty will never be solved by disposable products.” – Cherie Hoger“We're not selling pads or cups—we're selling confidence.”“A cup in your purse means no more emergency tampon runs.”Find Saalt: saalt.com | Amazon | Target | Whole Foods | REI | Walmart (Teen line)

Join Nitya Dintakurti, the pioneering Founder and CEO of Unpause, as she transforms menopause support and women's health. In this episode, we explore the diverse challenges women face during this hormonal transition and how Unpause is reshaping the landscape with cutting-edge technology and innovation. Tune in for a captivating conversation on FemTech and the critical role of personalized and digitized approaches in advancing women's health outcomes.

In this episode I speak with Marina Gerner PhD, financial journalist, professor, columnist, and award-winning author of "The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health."  Dr. Gerner explores the paradoxical world of FemTech, a trillion-dollar market opportunity that faces systematic underfunding, particularly from male venture capitalists who struggle to discuss women's health innovations, as detailed in a 2020 Wired article she wrote. The conversation delves into how shame and stigma around women's health including periods, menopause, and sexual health sustain billion-dollar industries while simultaneously creating barriers to genuine innovation. Website marinagerner.com LinkedIn @marinagernerphd Instagram @marinagerner If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a

How safe is it to use period tracking and digital contraception apps? Who is your data being shared with? What regulation actually exists in this area to protect app users?Femtech offers women digital tools for tracking reproductive health. Gavin and Jessamy are joined by Dr. Catriona McMillan, Senior Research Fellow in Medical Law and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh, to talk about how accurate these apps actually are, significant concerns about data privacy, and what regulatory oversight exists and can be applied.Send us your feedback!Read all of our content at https://www.thelancet.com/?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_generic_lancetCheck out all the podcasts from The Lancet Group:https://www.thelancet.com/multimedia/podcasts?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_generic_lancetContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Azin Radsan Van Alebeek is a co-founder and managing partner at Emmeline Ventures. This early-stage fund invests in and supports female-led start-ups in tech-enabled, FemTech, FinTech, and Sustainability sectors. With over 30 years of experience as an executive and board-level advisor, she leverages her strategic planning and coaching skills to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, achieve their goals, and create returns for investors. Azin is passionate about empowering women to achieve financial sovereignty and make a positive impact in the world. She volunteers regularly to mentor other women on financial literacy, angel investing, and playing big.   In today's episode, Azin shares how an invitation to do something she knew little about led to betting on herself and ultimately becoming an investor in women's health, wealth, and overall well-being. Azin breaks down her role as Co-founder of Emmeline Ventures and the firm's focus on improving women's lives. She describes the meandering journey that took her career from consultant to PTA leadership to firm partner. Azin offers a digestible overview of venture capital, helping us identify who can benefit from VC support and who is better off without it. Check out Emmeline Venture's website and the resources Azin mentioned: I Relaunch, Golden Seeds, Portfolia, How Women Invest, and Show Her the Money. Follow on Instagram: @azinradvan. Please follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram; we want to share and connect with you and hear your thoughts and comments. Please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations inspire and equip you to consider your possibilities and lean into your future with intention.

Struggling to keep your wellness vibes high as the summer heats up? In this special season wrap-up, Megan Swan shines a spotlight on five visionary female founders who are rewriting the rules in tech—while prioritizing holistic wellness, social impact, and empowering communities.Key Points Discussed:Tech Innovation With Impact: Meet female founders leading in femtech, sextech, healthtech, and sustainable consumer products—all with a triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.Groundbreakers You Need to Know: Highlights include:Ida Tin: Creator of the term "Femtech" and co-founder of Clue, bringing menstrual wellness and data empowerment to millions.Cindy Gallop: Founder of MakeLoveNotPorn and sextech trailblazer, reshaping narratives and access to healthy sex education.Mo Carrier: Co-founder of MyBliss condoms, revolutionizing women's sexual wellness with products designed for comfort, health, and empowerment.Linta Mustafa: Co-founder and CEO of Vitract, making gut health testing accessible and actionable for all.Sara Jónsdóttir: Co-founder of Revol Cares, innovating period underwear specifically for heavy bleeders and empowering women with bodily autonomy.Women, Capital & The Gender Gap: The state of funding for women and why investing in female founders isn't just right—it's smart.Creating Community: Why authentic connection, environmental stewardship, and showing up for others are essential summer wellness tools for leaders.Summer Wellness Tips: Simple ways to ground yourself in community, kindness, and nature—all from the perspective of thriving, not just surviving.TLDR: The future of wellness in tech is female, triple-bottom-line-focused, and radically inclusive. This episode celebrates badass women building tech for good, and reminds us to ground our impact work in holistic wellness, authentic connection, and empowered self-care—this summer, and beyond.Thank you for listening!If you loved this season, screenshot your favorite episode and tag @meganswanwellness on social—we love to see how you're inspired!Connect with Megan Swanhttp://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnesshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnesswww.meganswanwellness.comKeywords:women in tech, femtech, sextech, healthtech, wellness leadership, female founders, sustainable business, gut health, period care, sexual wellness, investment, VC funding gap, entrepreneurship, community building, summer wellness, environmental mindfulness, female empowerment, inclusivity

Canadian born human rights lawyer, Stephanie Case, went viral online when she finished first place in the women's section of the Snowdonia ultra-trail 100km race despite giving birth six months ago and breastfeeding her daughter at aid stations. Stephanie tells Nuala McGovern about her first race as a mother and first competition in three years and why she chose to continue to do the things she loves after becoming a mum.In 2015, 22-year-old Alice Figueiredo took her own life whilst being treated at Goodmayes Hospital, east London. Over the course of her 5 month stay at the mental health unit she attempted suicide on 18 separate occasions. Following a seven-month trial at the Old Bailey, a jury found that not enough was done by the North East London Foundation NHS Trust, or ward manager Benjamin Aninakwa, to prevent Alice from killing herself. Alice's mum, Jane Figueiredo, has spent the last decade fighting to get the case to court. She discusses the impact it has had on her family.This week it was announced by Deloitte that the total revenues of Women's Super League (WSL) football clubs grew by 34 per cent to £65m in the 2023-24 season and are tipped to hit £100m for the first time next year. But while the four biggest-earning clubs generated most of the WSL revenue and the average WSL team's revenue increased there remains a yawning gap between the top and bottom teams. At the same time average attendances in the Women's Super League dropped by 10% last season compared with the previous campaign. To unpick this mixed picture we hear from Dr Christina Philippou, Associate Professor of Sports Finance at the University of Portsmouth.A new Cambridge University report published today calls on public health bodies like the NHS to offer apps that rival private FemTech services to prevent policing of reproductive choices. They are calling for better governance of the industry to protect users of cycle tracking apps (CTAs) when their data can be collected and sold at scale. Dr Stefanie Felsberger is lead author of The High Stakes of Tracking Menstruation.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Sarah Crawley

Dr Stefanie Felsberger from Cambridge's Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, alongside her team at the University of Cambridge, are calling for better regulation in FemTech.They believe women face “real and frightening privacy and safety risks” when using period tracker apps.Flo Health respond to their claims on this episode of Tech & Science Daily.Humpback whales could be secretly trying to talk to humans by creating circular bubbles in water during friendly interactions.And why a TV ad for the chocolate bar Twix has been banned.Also in this episode:-History-making week for Nintendo: More than 3.5 million of the Switch 2 consoles have been sold so far.-Robotic surgeries are set to soar under NHS plans.-Tesla boss Elon Musk says he ‘went too far' in posts against Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if AI could finally solve one of the most overlooked challenges in women's health?Millions of women experience menopause, yet real support has always lagged behind, until now.In this episode of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I sit down with Susan Sly, tech founder, health advocate, and CEO of Pause AI, who is transforming how women navigate menopause through the use of artificial intelligence.Her journey is anything but traditional, from working on facial recognition algorithms in the '90s, to building a career in holistic health, to a life-threatening illness that nearly derailed everything. But that experience lit a fire—and brought her back to tech with a new mission: to build real-time, personalized solutions for the 1.1 billion women facing menopause.We talk about:The spark behind Pause AI at a Women in AI eventHow wearables and real-time data are changing the gameWhy only 2.5% of VC funding goes to women founders—and what she's doing anywayThe resilience it takes to walk away from what's working to build what's neededSusan gets real about leadership, aging, and why women should solve women's health issues.

Telehealth has exploded in the past few years as an accessible option for healthcare access. There are pitfalls, however. We talk about the good, the bad and the what to look out for, especially when it comes to women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.com Women's health, long under-researched and underfunded, urgently needs a comprehensive overhaul and recognition beyond reproductive care. In this episode, Kristine Cecchetti, Senior Product Manager for Women's Health Strategy at Evernorth Health Services, discusses the fragmented state of women's healthcare in 2025 and emphasizes that over 60% of all conditions disproportionately affect women, including issues like cardio-diabesity and mental health. She explains why women must be strong self-advocates, given the current limitations in care, and highlights the growing role of employers in expanding health benefits. Kristine points to encouraging progress in Femtech and public conversations around topics like menopause, while also noting persistent gaps in areas such as autoimmune diseases and migraines. She calls for more sex-specific research, better physician training, and urges both women and leaders to treat women's health as a personal and strategic priority. Tune in and learn why women's health is everyone's health and how we can drive meaningful change! Resources: Connect with and follow Kristine Cecchetti on LinkedIn. Follow Evernorth on LinkedIn and explore their website.

What if the path to entrepreneurial success for women didn't have to be so lonely—or so uphill? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood sits down with Melissa Wallace, a marketing veteran whose journey spans a $750 million tech exit, hands-on mentorship, and now, leading the first Femtech venture studio dedicated to female founders.Melissa shares her fascinating career evolution, from the high-octane world of startup acquisitions to co-founding Fierce Foundry, a unique venture studio that partners with women at every step of the startup journey. She explains how this studio model—offering co-founding, expert resources, and founder development—directly addresses the hurdles women face in raising money, scaling, and achieving meaningful exits.This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about gender equity in tech and entrepreneurship. You'll gain fresh insights into new funding models, innovative support networks, and hear about real-world tools that are empowering more women to launch, grow, and lead successful companies. To get the latest from Melissa Wallace, you can follow her below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahudsonwallace/https://www.thefiercefoundry.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood 

George and Louise dive into a roundup from the Australian Digital Health Festival, key government presentations and reports from the Commonwealth, Victoria and New South WalesWe cover some of the big stories coming out of Silicon Valley – there's a lot to talk about!Plus we chat with the Queen herself, Mother of FemTech, Ida Tin on “women's health as societal infrastructure”Connect with Ida on LinkedIn | Join the Book WaitlistResources:Halle Tecco on the Growth-Stage Cliff Plaguing Women's Health Startups LinkJohn Carreyrou's book Bad Blood, Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley StartupVisit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news.Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+ITFollow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+ITSend us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.newsProduction by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

Welcome to our second crossover episode of season 2! This week, we're spotlighting Narratives of Purpose podcast, hosted by Claire Murigande - but we'll be back next week with a new episode of Made For Us.Narratives of Purpose showcases stories of impact-driven founders. Covering diverse topics from youth empowerment to global health equity to sustainable food systems, it's one to have on your radar if you're interested in purpose-led innovation.In this conversation from their Women's Health Series, host Claire delves into the world of FemTech and women's health with Marija Butkovic, Founder and CEO of Women of Wearables, a global organisation that supports female innovators in wearable tech and health tech. Claire and Marija discuss: Challenges women face in the health industryThe role of investment in advancing women's healthThe evolution of FemTech and the untapped potential for investment and entrepreneurship in the sector Learn more about Narratives of Purpose: https://narratives-of-purpose.podcastpage.io/—Connect with Made for Us on LinkedIn and InstagramShow notes and transcripts: https://made-for-us.captivate.fm/

Mit Felicia von Reden (Ovom Care) Staffel #12 Folge #8 | #Marketing_021 Der Podcast über Marketing, Vertrieb, Entrepreneurship und Startups *** https://www.ovomcare.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-von-reden-67b24b114/ *** Im Podcast-Gespräch spricht Felicia von Reden, Gründerin und CEO von Ovom Care, über ihren persönlichen Antrieb zur Gründung eines digitalen Anbieters für Fertilitätsmedizin. Sie erläutert, wie Ovom Care künstliche Intelligenz einsetzt, um die Erfolgswahrscheinlichkeit von Kinderwunsch-Behandlungen zu erhöhen und noch dazu die Patientenerfahrung zu verbessern. Besonders betont wird die emotionale Komponente der Patient:innen einer Kinderwunschbehandlung und die Wichtigkeit und Bedeutung einer personalisierten Betreuung. Darüber hinaus wird in der Folge thematisiert, wie KI sowohl in medizinischen Prozessen als auch in internen Organisationsprozessen Effizienzgewinne ermöglicht, um Fertilitätsbehandlungen langfristig für mehr Menschen zugänglich zu machen. Michael Högemann, Seriengründer (Passado, DaWanda und Magaloop) und KI-Experte war ebenfalls wieder mit dabei. *** 02:21 – Persönlicher Hintergrund & Motivation 04:16 – Problem & Marktanalyse 08:12 – Durchschnittliche Kosten & Ländervergleich 09:46 – Marktanalyse & Wettbewerb 11:14 – Erste Schritte & MVP 14:53 – Tech & KI im Zentrum 17:46 – Patientenfeedback & Learnings 19:48 – Customer Journey & Experience 27:08 – Marketing & Kundengewinnung 29:29 – Social Media & Zielgruppen 32:36 – Communities & Patientengruppen 35:48 – Kooperation mit Kliniken 37:38 – Vertrauen & datenbasierte Medizin 40:38 – KI-Strategie & Datenquellen 45:32 – Ganzheitlicher KI-Ansatz 46:53 – Regulatorik & AI Act 49:00 – KI zur Effizienzsteigerung 51:33 – KI-Anwendungen im Alltag 54:13 – Teamstruktur & KI-Kompetenzen 55:21 – Persönlicher Antrieb & Abschluss *** Die Zeitangaben können leicht abweichen.

In this episode, host Sheree sits down with Amanda DeLuca, co‑founder of Riley—a science‑backed, AI‑powered parenting and mental health app designed to give families data‑driven guidance at every stage. Amanda shares the deeply personal experience that inspired Riley, how the app uses live data and AI to surface insights (from sleep schedules to developmental milestones to postpartum mental‑health support), and what it's like building a HIPAA‑compliant tool by parents for parents.Get 20% Riley with 20% off with the code: FEMTECH20 - https://www.rileyapp.com/Guest BioAmanda DeLucaCo‑founder & Chief Product Officer, Riley15+ years in tech product management, especially health‑techPersonal journey from first‑time mom overwhelmed by postpartum anxiety to building RileyConnect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacdeluca/Key Topics & Timestamps00:00 – 02:00 | Why Riley ExistsAmanda and her husband “product‑managed” pregnancy—and watched it all vanish in the first sleepless nights.The frustration of 3 AM questions with no expert help at your fingertips.02:00 – 08:00 | From Personal Pain Point to Product IdeaReal‑world data is everywhere—but parents need a trustworthy filter.Amanda's background building user‑centered tech and her year of research in family‑tech before Riley.08:00 – 14:00 | Core Riley FeaturesTracking & Insight Engine: Turn feeding, diaper, sleep logs into actionable trends.Golden Window™ Sleep Scheduler: AI‑driven nap and bedtime calculator that adapts live.Contextual Guidance: From solids introduction to toddler tantrums, Riley surfaces “what the data really says.”14:00 – 20:00 | Supporting Parental Mental HealthUnder‑reported reality of postpartum depression/anxiety—even high‑functioning parents feel shame.How Riley's clinical advisory board and embedded questionnaires help flag “yellow‑flag” moments.Medication, rest, and community as pillars of postpartum recovery.20:00 – 26:00 | Building with Privacy & Safety in MindHIPAA‑compliance explained: why it matters and how Riley keeps your family's data secure.No user data is used for AI model training; personal logs stay private.26:00 – 32:00 | The Magic Moments & Future RoadmapHyper‑personal touches (e.g. suggesting Japanese vocabulary when traveling in Japan).VIP community beta: high‑touch feedback loops with founders and early users.Upcoming features: peer “high‑fives” at 3 AM, deeper provider integrations, expanded mental‑health screening.Top Quotes“There is no normal newborn—every baby charts their own course, and parents need a guide, not a generic 400‑page book.”“It shouldn't take an economics degree to know what's good data—and that insight gap is what Riley was built to close.”“Putting your own oxygen mask on first is not selfish—it's the only way you can care for your little ones.”Resources & LinksAmanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacdeluca/Riley App: https://rileyapp.comFounder pricing: $10 /mo (annual); $12 /mo (quarterly); $15 /mo (monthly)Learn more about HIPAA compliance in consumer health apps:U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services – HIPAA Overview: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html

In this episode, I welcome pelvic health pioneer Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, DPT, author and international speaker, to discuss her four-decade journey in physical therapy and nearly 30 years specializing in pelvic health. Ingrid shares how the field has evolved—from obscurity in the U.S. to structured residency programs—while underscoring the critical need for early education, interdisciplinary teamwork, and advocacy. She reveals the inspiration behind her book A Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms, outlines practical strategies for mentorship and collaboration across healthcare disciplines, and calls listeners to champion pelvic health as a public health priority throughout women's lifespan.Guest BioIngrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, DPTBackground:40 years as a physical therapist; 28+ years in pelvic healthCo-Director & Mentor, Women's Health PT Residency Program, Duke UniversityCourse Development Director, International Women's Health CoursesAuthor of A Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor SymptomsInternational speaker, educator, and illustratorAreas of Expertise: Pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedic integration, interdisciplinary care, women's health through life stagesKey Topics & Timestamps00:00 – 05:00 | Origins of Pelvic Health PT Ingrid recounts the early 1990s landscape—scarce training in the U.S., skepticism from physicians, and her orthopedic foundation that shaped today's best practices.05:00 – 12:00 | Building Residency & Education How Duke launched one of the first pelvic PT residencies, the slow but steady growth of programs, and the power of “book clubs” and clinical mentoring to integrate pelvic health into standard curricula.12:00 – 20:00 | Mentorship Beyond the Discipline Strategies for new grads: start generalist, shadow diverse providers (OB-GYN, urogynecology, cardiopulmonary PT, even acupuncturists and sex therapists) to build confidence and referrals.20:00 – 30:00 | Writing A Musculoskeletal Mystery The pandemic-sparked book project: filling the education gap for patients and practitioners, demystifying pelvic floor anatomy, evaluations, treatments, and including a self-help toolkit.30:00 – 40:00 | The Continuum of Life & Menopause Care Reframing women's health as a lifelong continuum—pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—and the alarming statistics: 50% of life spent in menopause transition, rising cardiovascular risks, and the need for strength training over cardio.40:00 – 50:00 | Interdisciplinary Teamwork & Advocacy “Teamwork, teamwork, teamwork”: integrating PTs with physicians, nurses, nutritionists, mental health professionals, and corporate stakeholders. How education fuels advocacy—from clinic in-services to writing senators for research funding.Major TakeawaysEducation Is Foundation: Early exposure in PT, medical, and nursing curricula prevents decades of untreated symptoms.Mentorship Matters: Seek out and sustain relationships with both pelvic PT and cross-specialty mentors to refine skills and referrals.Interdisciplinary Care: Pelvic health thrives when PTs collaborate with OB-GYNs, urogynecologists, acupuncturists, PAs, and beyond—breaking silos boosts patient outcomes.Lifelong Lens: Women spend a large portion of life in menopause transition—with implications for bone, cardiovascular, and pelvic health; prevention through strength training and pelvic floor awareness is key.Advocacy Amplifies Impact: Armed with education, practitioners and patients can lobby for research funding, insurance coverage, and workplace policies that support pelvic health.Resources & Guest LinksIngrid Harm-Ernandes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-harm-ernandes-5057773b/Book: A Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to Solve Your Pelvic Floor SymptomsDuke University Women's Health PT Residency Program (search DukePT.edu for details)

Arion Long is the CEO of Femly. She's a visionary who is revolutionizing the FemTech industry. As the Chief Estrogen Officer of Femly, Arion has transformed a subscription box service into an award-winning enterprise with patented technologies. She is the creator of the world's first touchless pad and tampon vending machine, a game-changing innovation that is increasing period care access in restrooms across the nation. More than 25 states require access to period supplies in restrooms around the U.S. Arion's invention uses sensors that work for all skin tones and allow users to wave “hello” to access organic sanitary products from femly. In this episode we explore her entrepreneurial journey and why she chose Baltimore as her company's headquarters.

In this inspiring episode, Sheree sits down with Jessica DiBiase — master performance coach, kettlebell champion, and founder of Jessica DiBiase Fitness — to explore the intersection of strength, breath, and holistic wellness. Jessica shares her journey from competitive gymnastics to becoming the first American female Master of Sport in long cycle kettlebell lifting. They discuss the physical and mental benefits of kettlebell sport, the meditative power of breathwork, and how movement shapes identity and emotional well-being.Jessica also shares the entrepreneurial story behind KettleGuard, the leading wrist protection gear for kettlebell athletes, and her approach to making strength training accessible through her Kettlebells & Core program. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, this episode will inspire you to rethink strength, movement, and inner resilience.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Jessica DiBiase 01:45 – Jessica's early journey in movement and sport 06:35 – How gymnastics and triathlons shaped her foundation 09:42 – Discovering kettlebells and building a women-led sport team 13:58 – What is kettlebell sport? How it differs from hardstyle 17:40 – Breathwork and the meditative power of kettlebell lifting 22:04 – Reframing movement as empowerment 26:15 – Why kettlebell sport is accessible to all ages 30:05 – Core strength, the nervous system, and postpartum recovery 36:10 – Entrepreneurial story: Creating KettleGuard 42:33 – Tools & gear to get started with kettlebells 47:50 – How the mind-body connection fuels transformation 50:40 – Closing reflections on building strength from the inside outKey Takeaways:Movement as identity: Jessica's love for health and wellness began in childhood and became a way of life rooted in family values and athletics.Kettlebell sport vs. hardstyle: Learn the key differences in technique, breathwork, and purpose — and why kettlebell sport is more than lifting; it's a rhythmic, meditative practice.Breath is everything: Jessica emphasizes how breathwork calms the nervous system, improves core stability, and reconnects the diaphragm and pelvic floor — essential for postpartum and perimenopausal health.KettleGuard origin story: See how Jessica turned a personal need into a widely used training product in the kettlebell world.Accessibility in fitness: Through her online program Kettlebells & Core, Jessica helps beginners enter the world of strength training with confidence and clarity.Resources & Mentions:https://instagram.com/jessicadbsfitnesshttps://www.kettleguard.com/Book Mentioned: Emotional Intelligence by Daniel GolemanReferenced Expert: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle-Centric MedicineNotable Quotes:"The fastest mood stabilizer we have isn't a drug — it's movement." – Jessica DiBiase "Breath is your body's way of reconnecting to itself." – Sheree "You don't have to wait to be perfect. You just have to start where you are." – Jessica

Ready to make midlife your best life? In this energetic and joy-filled episode, Kelly and Jessica take you on a tech-powered tour of the latest gadgets, apps, and wearables designed to help midlife women thrive.

Ida Tin is the Danish visionary co-founder and former CEO of Clue, the most trusted menstrual cycle health app used by more than twelve million active users in over 190 countries. Ida created the term “femtech” in 2016 and is the founder of Femtech Assembly, a think tank to articulate the link between Femtech, economy and planetary health. Prior to starting Clue, Ida led motorcycle tours around the world for five years in the motorcycle touring company MotoMundo she co-founded with her dad. She guided tours in Mongolia, Cuba and Vietnam amongst other destinations. The travel adventures on her motorcycle led Ida to write her book, Directress, which was published in 2009. She is now working on a new book about Femtech and is an active voice in the Femtech space. To learn more about Ida Tin, Clue and Femtech Assembly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idatin/

Send us a textFemTech Founder | Clue App | Female Health Tech | Entrepreneur | Agency | Women's Right |In this insightful interview, Ida Tin, the co-founder and CEO of the menstruation-tracking app Clue, shares her journey from a motorcycle tour entrepreneur to one of the leading voices in healthtech. Ida discusses how she coined the term "FemTech" and the vision behind creating Clue as a tool for empowering women to track their health. She also delves into the importance of setting healthy boundaries - both personally and professionally and how these principles have shaped her business approach. Ida shares her views on the evolution of women's health technology, the challenges she faced while scaling Clue, and the future of FemTech, offering invaluable perspectives on innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity in healthcare.Her passion for technology and women's health led her to co-found Clue in 2013 to provide women with a smart, reliable way to track their menstrual and fertility cycles. Her vision has not only transformed personal health but also created an entire movement within the tech industry. Ida is credited with coining the term "FemTech," which has become synonymous with technology dedicated to women's health, ranging from fertility to menopause.Under Ida's leadership, Clue has grown exponentially, with over 10 million users in 190 countries. Along the way, she has received numerous accolades, including being named Female Web Entrepreneur of the Year. Beyond Clue, Ida's influence extends into shaping the future of women's health tech, working alongside giants like Apple to develop period-tracking software for their HealthKit platform. Her journey exemplifies the power of innovation, boundary-pushing, and resilience in making a lasting impact on both technology and society!Follow Ida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/idatin/ 

Sometimes a single question can open up a whole new world. About ten years ago, a young doctor named Sara Naseri was trying to think of how the field of medicine could be more preventative. It was so difficult to get information about what was going on inside people's bodies, before they were sick enough to go to a doctor for a blood draw. Suddenly it dawned on her: Women bleed every month. What can we learn from that blood, and why has no one looked at it before? A rigorous scientific study followed—and eventually, a Silicon Valley start-up called Qvin, which produces menstrual pads used for testing women's blood. Dr. Naseri represents a new generation of women coming up with innovations to close the women's health gap. We travel to Silicon Valley to meet her, and we talk to two venture capitalists about the impact women in venture are having on private sector efforts to improve women's health. 

In this episode, host Megan Swan delves into the burgeoning world of FemTech and explores its transformative impact on women's healthcare. Discover how this rapidly growing industry is not just a trend but a crucial frontier in health innovation.Key Points Discussed:What is FemTech: Understanding the scope and significance of technology-led women's health solutions.Industry Growth: Current and projected market growth illustrating FemTech's massive potential.Addressing Health Gaps: How FemTech is bridging gaps caused by the historical underrepresentation of women in medical research.Universal Human Need: The critical importance of FemTech as healthcare for over half the global population.FemTech Beyond Trends: Reasons why FemTech's influence extends to broader populations, benefiting society as a whole.TLDR: FemTech isn't just about high-tech gadgets; it's a movement toward equitable, personalized, and inclusive healthcare solutions for women worldwide, marking a new era of innovation and opportunity.Thank you for listening!When you are listening, please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness! We would really appreciate it.Connect with Megan Swan http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnesshttp://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnesswww.meganswanwellness.comKeywords: FemTech, female technology, women's health, healthcare innovation, health equity, personalized wellness, global health, market growth, technological advancements, reproductive health, investment opportunities, women's influence, healthcare decisions, medical research, health equity, societal impacts, personalized health solutions, entrepreneurship, innovation challenges, wellness practices, health empowerment, community advocacy, healthcare innovation

In this episode, Dr. Sara Naseri, CEO and co-founder of Qvin, shares the powerful origin story behind the Q-Pad — a revolutionary menstrual health technology transforming the way women monitor their health.Qvin is pioneering the use of menstrual blood to provide clinically relevant, accessible diagnostics for conditions like diabetes, thyroid imbalance, fertility challenges, and even cervical cancer. Dr. Naseri discusses her 10-year journey from med school to FDA clearance, the data gap in women's health, and how menstrual blood — long stigmatized and overlooked — holds incredible untapped potential for global healthcare impact.From redefining preventative care to making diagnostics available at home, this conversation is a deep dive into innovation, accessibility, and the future of femtech.Timestamps & Sections:(00:00) - Introduction & Background Dr. Sara Nasseri, CEO and Co-Founder of Qvin, introduces the company and its mission to empower women's health through the Q-Pad—a revolutionary diagnostic menstrual pad.(01:00) - Origin of the Idea Sara shares how the concept of using menstrual blood for diagnostics was born during medical school and the long journey that followed.(04:00) - Diagnostic Utility of Menstrual Blood Discussion of early research, the lack of existing data on menstrual blood, and Qvin's role in pioneering this new area of science.(07:00) - The Q-Pad's Functionality & Empowerment How the Q-Pad works, and why accessibility, affordability, and user empowerment are core to its design.(09:00) - Clinical Applications & FDA Clearance Details on the Q-Pad's FDA clearance for hemoglobin A1c monitoring and its ability to support chronic condition management like diabetes.(13:00) - Expanding Use Cases: Cervical Cancer & Beyond Exploration of new biomarkers and the potential for non-invasive cervical cancer screening through the Q-Pad.(17:00) - Tracking Fertility, Thyroid, and Inflammation Future plans to roll out clinical-grade insights into fertility windows, hormone levels, inflammation, and perimenopause—based on strong patient demand.(22:00) - App Integration & Doctor Collaboration How the app provides users with insights, tracks health trends over time, and creates doctor-ready lab reports for easy sharing.(30:00) - Mission, Team & Global Impact Sara talks about the Qvin team's resilience, the mission to close the gender data gap, and their vision of transforming women's health globally.Key Points:• The Q-Pad enables women to collect menstrual blood at home for lab testing • FDA-cleared for Hemoglobin A1C, offering diabetes insights (Type 1 & Type 2) • Cervical cancer detection using menstrual blood could be a game-changer • Clinically validated biomarkers include fertility hormones, thyroid, inflammation, cholesterol, and vitamins • App integration allows women to track biomarkers and easily share lab reports with doctors • Built for convenience: wear like a normal pad, mail sample with prepaid return, results in one week • Accessible pricing matches average U.S. co-pays and is HSA-approved • 400+ unique proteins in menstrual blood — a largely untapped diagnostic resource • Global potential: useful in areas without regular access to doctors or labsNotable Quotes:“Menstrual blood is the most overlooked opportunity in women's health.” – Dr. Sara Naseri “We've been throwing away something that could save lives.” “No woman today should die of cervical cancer — we have the tools, we just need access.” “Be active in designing the future we want.”

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement. The disease gradually progresses over time and is characterised by a variety of motor and non-motor symptoms, such as tremors, changes in walking patterns, stiffness, as well as difficulties with balance and speech. At present, there is no known cure for Parkinson's Disease (PD). My Moves Matter, the company behind this new app was co-founded by registered dietitian Richelle Flanagan after she noticed something was wrong with her handwriting when trying to document a note in a patient's chart. She was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD) shortly after the birth of her daughter. New app to track symptoms of Parkinson's Disease In response, this Irish female founder and patient innovator co -founded My Moves Matters and developed an app to help women manage their PD symptoms in line with their menstrual cycles. The app is proving a success and currently has over 1600 users from 47 countries. My Moves Matters aims to improve the lives of Irish women living with PD and was one of the winners of Health Innovation Hub Ireland's Femtech competition in 2023. A medical paper entitled 'Unmet Needs of Women Living with Parkinson's Disease: Gaps and Controversies', co-authored by Richelle Flanagan, highlights the issues women with the PD experience, especially from a psychosocial standpoint, which have been overlooked. There is a need for management of PD which considers the impact of the hormonal stages women experience, including menstrual cycles. Current clinical guidelines fail to address the nuanced impact of hormonal changes on PD symptoms adequately, resulting in fragmented care for women. The My Moves Matter app has come up with a solution and seeks to bridge this gap by enabling detailed patient-reported outcome tracking. This initiative not only aims to gather specific data to understand the link between hormone fluctuations and PD but also to inform the development of personalised patient care programmes, including medical nutrition therapy tailored to individual needs. The My Moves Matter app is unique as it puts people with Parkinson's disease in control of understanding their own body and mind's reaction to PD. The app helps people to understand their individual symptoms, what triggers them and what works or does not work for their individual experience. This patient reported symptom tracker has several notable features: medication reminders tablets, patterns identification, hormonal impact tracking, gain knowledge, share decision making and help find answers. The results of the clinical evaluation study with Health Innovation Hub Ireland were impressive. Clinicians recognised the main benefits of the My Move Matter app which included the ability to view detailed data between clinic visits and to accurately track medication user-friendliness for patients and staff. The clinicians, PD Neurologists and nurses, stressed the importance of tracking hormonal impacts in women with PD as it is currently underserved and they highlighted this aspect as an excellent feature of the app. Knowing detailed information such as medication timing, doses, mealtimes, sleep patterns and bowel movement patterns was also considered critical for comprehensive patient management. Dr. Tanya Mulcahy Director of Health Innovation Hub Ireland and founder of FemTech Ireland commented on the importance of the app in addressing women's health issues: "Recognising the unique ways Parkinson's and other neurological conditions manifest in women isn't just about fairness - it's about better diagnosis, better treatments, and better lives. This pivotal work conducted by Richelle through the My Moves Matter App highlights how women's hormone cycles impact symptoms and treatment efficacy. This is such important work aand should be highlighted and commended. The whole area of women's health and in particular the different ways conditions manifest and respon...

Send us a textIt can be so hard for women to find reliable information about their bodies and what they truly need to be healthy. In this episode, I talk to award-winning journalist and author of The Vagina Business, Marina Gerner. Her book explores FemTech—innovations designed to genuinely support women's health rather than mislead or market to them with misinformation. Together, we dive into the world of women's health and knowledge can empower a vibrant female experience. Here's what we cover:An introduction to FemTech and how it's driving progress in women's healthThe taboos that often block women from getting the care and support they needWhy female pain is often normalized instead of being properly treatedHow to tell the difference between privacy and shame when it comes to women's bodiesHow scam tech and the pink tax exploit women—even in healthcareKey questions to identify scam tech vs. innovations that seek to support women's healthI can't wait for you to listen.Marina Gerner's debut book is out now. THE VAGINA BUSINESS: THE INNOVATIVE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING IN WOMEN'S HEALTH. A deeply researched journalistic investigation, it shines a spotlight on the fantastic potential of femtech (female technology) to transform women's lives, if it's done well. As a journalist, she has written about books and arts, as well as finance and tech for over a decade. Her range of expertise has led to Marina being called "a Renaissance woman of the modern age." ​Marina has won several awards and written for The Economist, Jewish Chronicle, Guardian, Financial Times, Wired, the Times Literary Supplement, The Times, and the Wall Street Journal. She has been a contributing editor at The Sunday Times Raconteur, the i newspaper and MoneyWeek.Find Marina here:https://www.marinagerner.com/https://www.instagram.com/marinagerner/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-gerner-phd-2252ba26/https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP150229https://www.marinagerner.com/preordernow https://marinagerner.substack.com/ Find Sara here:https://sarafisk.coachhttps://pages.sarafisk.coach/difficultconversationshttps://www.instagram.com/sarafiskcoach/https://www.facebook.com/SaraFiskCoaching/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarafiskcoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@sarafiskcoaching1333What happens inside the free Stop People Pleasing Facebook Community? Our goal is to provide help and guidance on your journey to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from your life. We heal best in a safe community where we can grow and learn together and celebrate and encourage each other. This group is for posting questions about or experiences with material learned in The Ex-Good Girl podcast, Sara Fisk Coaching social media posts or the free webinars and trainings provided by Sara Fisk Coaching. See you inside!Book a Free Consult

Lisa Myers, a former attorney turned entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey to launch Ceres Chill—a line of sustainable, multi-use products designed to empower breastfeeding and working moms. In this episode, she explains how her personal challenges led to creating a revolutionary breast milk chiller, discusses the importance of breaking down systemic barriers in women's health, and offers practical advice for fellow innovators. Tune in to learn how femtech is reshaping the workplace for parents and why it's totally doable to follow your passion.Key Topics & Timestamps0:00 – Introduction & Lisa's Background: From farm girl and attorney to mother and entrepreneur.04:00 – The Spark: The challenges of returning to work while breastfeeding and the need for a better solution.12:00 – Product Innovation: How Ceres Chill's dual-chamber design (12oz inner, 28oz outer) revolutionizes milk storage and multi-use functionality.20:00 – Beyond the Chiller: Expanding the product line with the Demi Goddess, thermochromic nipple shields, Milk Stash, and an upcoming glass bottle.32:00 – Overcoming Systemic Barriers: Addressing workplace challenges, sustainability issues, and the importance of supportive policies for all moms.40:00 – Entrepreneurial Resilience: Personal reflections, the patent process, and advice for moms and aspiring entrepreneurs.Guest BioLisa Myers is the founder and CEO of Ceres Chill—a company dedicated to transforming breastfeeding challenges into innovative, sustainable solutions. With a background as a litigator and attorney, Lisa's transition to entrepreneurship was fueled by her own struggles as a working mom. Today, she champions femtech innovation and systemic change in women's health and workplace policies.Resources & LinksCeres Chill Website: https://linktr.ee/cereschillConnect with Lisa Myers:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisajoymyers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cereschill/?hl=en

Join Dr. Brittany Barreto as she welcomes Dr. Mitzi Krockover, a vanguard in the field of women's health and angel investment, on the FemTech Focus Podcast. Dr. Krockover is the founder and CEO of Women Centered and the managing director at Golden Seeds Arizona chapter, where she champions the advancement of women's health through innovative education, consulting, and investing. This episode dives into the latest trends in women's health innovation, the empowerment of female entrepreneurs through angel investments, and the potential of Arizona as the next hub for femhealth innovation.Episode Highlights:Discuss the evolution of women's health innovation influenced by an increase in female engagement in STEM and finance.Unpack the challenges women face in healthcare and the power of education and advocacy in addressing these issues.Explore the significance of angel investing in supporting women-led health tech startups.Gain insights into personalized health strategies and the importance of more inclusive health research and funding.Call to Action:

The Origins and Importance of FemTech: Honoring the Mothers of GynecologyIn this episode of the FemTech Focus podcast, host Dr. Brittany Barreto introduces the concept of FemTech, an industry and movement dedicated to addressing women's health issues. She shares her personal journey and passion for the field and previews the 2025 season dedicated to Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy, three enslaved women who were pivotal in the early development of gynecology. Their stories of suffering and resilience underscore the importance of gender-informed, and sex-specific healthcare and the ongoing mission of FemTech to drive innovations that address female-specific health conditions. This episode calls for continued investment and advocacy in women's health.00:00 Introduction to FemTech Focus00:51 What is Femtech?01:21 The Movement for Gender-Informed & Sex-Specific Healthcare04:16 Meet Dr. Brittany Barreto05:13 The Birth of Femtech06:46 The Evolution of Femtech Focus09:46 Dedication to the Mothers of Gynecology11:11 The Story of Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy18:20 Continuing the LegacySubscribe & Comment@FemTechFocus @DrBrittanyBarreto

Welcome to this week's episode of The Power Lounge, where transformative ideas meet impactful action. Today, we feature Ikram Guerd, CMO and General Manager for the US at Aspivix, a leader revolutionizing gynecological care with groundbreaking solutions for painless IUD insertion. With over two decades of experience in MedTech and FemTech across the USA and Europe, Ikram has driven growth and innovation in both large corporations and startups.Discover how Ikram navigates the complexities of marketing innovative health solutions and leverages artificial intelligence to advance femtech marketing. Her dedication extends beyond her professional achievements; as a board member of Inspiring Girls USA, she mentors young women and champions gender equality in healthcare.This episode offers valuable insights for health tech enthusiasts and marketing professionals alike, providing actionable strategies to enhance women's healthcare experiences through innovation and effective marketing. Join us for an enlightening discussion that highlights the power of marketing and technology in transforming lives.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:46 - "Empowering Women: Amy & Ikram's Talk"04:32 - Passion for Marketing Career Pivot08:31 - Empower Consumers in Healthcare Choices11:42 - Engaging Early Adopters for Feedback15:49 - AI Revolutionizing Healthcare17:49 - Hopeful Solutions in Women's Health Marketing22:51 - Patient Advocacy in Prescription Choices24:34 - Data Crucial for Stakeholder Buy-In27:35 - Designing GERD Study Campaign for Kids30:56 - AI-Driven Hormone Health Apps35:54 - Hot Flashes and Inspiring Girls38:31 - "Inspiring Girls: Mentorship for Young Women"42:45 - Empowering Through Volunteerism43:48 - Patient Experience Impact Score49:32 - Bridging Investor-Audience Communication Gap52:19 - "Subscribe to the Power Lounge"53:14 - OutroKey Takeaways:Pioneering FemTech RevolutionBlazing Trails in Women's HealthNavigating Change and InnovationIgniting Passion and PurposeThe Power of Networking and MentorshipPersonalization and Hyper-Targeting in MarketingThe Future of FemTech and InvestmentQuotes:"Marketing is driven by passion and purpose. Harness them to truly connect."- Amy Vaughan"Turn every obstacle into an opportunity. Let 'you can't' fuel your determination."- Ikram GuerdConnect with Ikram Guerd:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikramguerd/Website: https://www.aspivix.comConnect with the host Amy Vaughan:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/amypvaughanhttps://www.togetherindigital.com/podcast/Learn more about Together Digital and consider joining the movement by visiting https://togetherindigital.comSupport the show

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"I'm stuck in my 147th meeting with decision-makers who keep saying 'just one more'..."Sound familiar? In this week's episode, I dive into the hidden barriers facing women-led healthcare innovations and why solutions that could save lives get trapped in procurement purgatory.Episode Highlights:The Hidden Barriers in Women's Health InnovationLess than 3% of venture capital funding goes to women-owned businessesWomen-led companies generate 35% higher ROI and 12% higher revenue than male counterpartsSabrina introduces the three Gatekeeper Myths from her TEDx talk that hold women founders backThe Mental MoatHow self-doubt affects even accomplished healthcare professionalsWhy your unique perspective is actually your greatest strengthSuccess story: How reframing personal experience as expertise led to partnerships with three major health systemsThe Perception DrawbridgeThe perfectionism trap that high-achieving women often fall intoWhy "doing it all yourself" leads to overwhelm and stalled growthPractical approaches to strategic delegation, automation, and elimination of non-essential tasksThe City WatchThe shocking statistic: less than 2% of medical research funding goes to pregnancy, childbirth, and female reproductive healthHow historical exclusion of women from clinical trials (pre-1993) continues to impact innovation todayRecent progress: Nearly $1 billion in new investments announced at the White House Conference on Women's Health ResearchBuilding Your Breakthrough StrategyFour proven approaches that successful women founders are using right nowHow one founder cut her sales cycle from 147 days to just 45 daysThe rise of FemTech and new opportunities across the women's health spectrumThe HealthTech Showdown OpportunityWhy Sabrina created this monthly virtual event specifically for healthcare innovatorsWhat to expect at the March 27th event focused on women's health solutionsHow to connect directly with health system leaders, investors, and successful foundersResources Mentioned:HealthTech Showdown (March 27th, 11am EST): Register at HealthTechShowdown.comSabrina's TEDx Talk "The 3% Problem: Why Women-Led Healthcare Innovation is So Hard": Watch at PulsePointPath.com/TEDx"Funding Her Future" Interview Series: Watch on YouTubeConnect with Sabrina:LinkedIn: Sabrina RunbeckWebsite: PulsePointPath.comThis episode was recorded as part of Sabrina's ongoing commitment to supporting women founders in healthcare innovation. If you found this valuable, please share with a founder who needs to hear it.Episode Timeline:00:01:18 - Challenges in Healthcare Innovation00:02:38 - Barriers for Women's Health Innovations00:04:47 - Myth #1: The Mental Mode (Self-Doubt)00:07:48 - Myth #2: The Perception Drawbridge00:13:25 - Myth #3: The Citywatch (Systematic Challenges)00:15:27 - Creating an Empowered Ecosystem00:17:45 - Key Strategies for Founders Today00:18:59 - HealthTech Showdown & Opportunities for Founders00:20:32 - The Future of FemTech00:24:39 - Conclusion & Next StepsListen

In this episode, Debbie Garner, CEO of FemSelect, joins the discussion to share her journey and the groundbreaking work behind InPlace, a minimally invasive solution for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). With 50% of women experiencing some form of POP in their lifetime, Debbie dives into the staggering lack of awareness around this condition and the innovative technology FemSelect offers as an alternative to invasive surgeries.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Debbie Garner and FemSelect02:10 – Debbie's background in women's health and the pharmaceutical industry06:05 – What is pelvic organ prolapse? Common causes and symptoms11:20 – Introducing InPlace: A mesh-free, minimally invasive solution16:45 – Why hysterectomy isn't always the answer for prolapse treatment22:30 – How InPlace preserves the uterus and accelerates recovery28:15 – Where InPlace is available and plans for global expansion34:00 – Physician training and the simplicity of the procedure39:40 – The growing importance of women's health innovation43:00 – Final thoughts: Empowering women to take charge of their pelvic healthKey Points:Innovative Approach: FemSelect's InPlace procedure offers a less invasive, mesh-free solution for pelvic organ prolapse with faster recovery times and no need for general anesthesia.Uterus-Sparing Procedure: Unlike hysterectomy, InPlace preserves the uterus and cervix, maintaining the integrity of the pelvic floor and reducing the risk of future complications.Addressing the Stigma: The episode highlights the societal reluctance to discuss pelvic health and the need to normalize conversations around women's health issues.Global Expansion: Currently available in Israel and select areas in the U.S., FemSelect aims to expand its reach internationally by 2026.Women's Health Revolution: Debbie discusses the rising focus on women's health innovation, fueled by increased female leadership in investment, research, and engineering.Notable Quotes:“It's not just about living longer; it's about living healthier. Women deserve solutions that let them thrive at every stage of life.” – Debbie Garner“Pelvic organ prolapse isn't something women should quietly endure—there are real, effective solutions available now.” – HostTakeaway:This episode sheds light on a common but under-discussed issue affecting millions of women. FemSelect's work offers hope for non-invasive, effective treatments, empowering women to take control of their health and quality of life.Host Bio:This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years a Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology.Guest Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-garner-0a99247Check out FEMSelect - https://www.femselect.com/Brought to you by...https://lakecitypt.com/ - Pelvic floor physical therapy at homehttps://pelvicfloorpro.com/ - Pelvic floor exercises app

What will you learn today on The Hormone Genius with Guest Dr. Stephanie Kafie? What devices and technology are available for women to track their fertility? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these devices? What are natural signs of fertility that women can track and what are the advantages/disadvantages of these? How can femtech be incorporated into natural family planning for avoiding or achieving pregnancy? Dr. Kafie was kind enough to give additional information about femtech (see below), what devices are available, what the research is behind these methods and how they can be incorporated into NFP methods formally (such as Sympto-thermal or Marquette Method) or informally. Inito Pattnaik S, Das D, Venkatesan VA. A quantitative home-use framework for assessing fertility and identifying novel hormone trends by recording urine hormones. Medrxiv 2022 Bottom Line: Inito can be used for urinary monitoring of LH, estrogen and progesterone to help identify ovulation. Thakur R, Akram F, Rastogi V, Mitra A, Nawani R, Av V, et al. Development of Smartphone-Based Lateral Flow Device for the Quantification of LH and E3G Hormones 2020 Bottom Line: Using Inito for urinary hormone testing was comparable to the gold standard for urinary monitoring of LH, estrogen and progesterone. Inito vs. Mira Bouchard TP. Using Quantitative Hormonal Fertility Monitors to Evaluate the Luteal Phase: Medicina 2023 Bottom Line: There are few studies validating femtech devices: 2 studies for Inito, one study on Proov, and one comparing Mira and Clearblue. Further studies are needed to validate these devices. Clearblue vs. Mira Bouchard TP, Fehring RJ, Mu Q. Quantitative versus qualitative estrogen and luteinizing hormone testing for personal fertility monitoring. Expert Rev Mol Diagn 2021 Bottom Line: Both monitors had dates of ovulation that were highly correlated. Total satisfaction scores were higher for Clearblue than Mira. Marquette Method using Clearblue Monitor - Non-breastfeeding Fehring, R. J., & Schneider, M. (2017). Effectiveness of a Natural Family Planning , MCN, The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing Bottom Line: This study showed 98% effectiveness of the Marquette Method in avoiding pregnancy with perfect use in non-breastfeeding women. Marquette Method using Clearblue Monitor - Breastfeeding Bouchard, T., Fehring, R. J., & Schneider, M. (2013). Efficacy of a New Postpartum Transition Protocol for Avoiding Pregnancy. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine Bottom Line: With perfect use, this study showed 98% effectiveness of the Marquette Method for avoiding pregnancy during the transition to regular menstrual cycles postpartum. Marquette Method using Clearblue Monitor - Achieving Pregnancy Bouchard, T. P., Fehring, R. J. (2018). Achieving Pregnancy Using Primary Care Interventions to Identify the Fertile Window. Frontiers in Medicine Bottom line: For women who wish to achieve a pregnancy, using a hormonal fertility monitor alone offers to best natural estimate of a woman's fertile phase of her menstrual cycle. Focused intercourse during 24 menstrual cycles can assist couples with achieving pregnancy. Wearable Devices that track fertility - A Review Cromack SC, Walter JR. Consumer wearables and personal devices for tracking the fertile window. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Bottom Line: More research is needed on these devices. Studies have many limitations with limited sample sizes and researchers who may have a stake in the company. For a detailed summary read this review: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/wearables-and-devices-to-track-the-fertile-window-a-review/?mc_cid=7e1bdddb2a&mc_eid=6315adbd87 Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.

Miller values health data security - that's why she created the secure cycle tracking app “SARA”. And SARA is just one milestone amongst her efforts to support innovation in period care: in this episode of FLOW, Jessica Richmond and Sarah Watson welcome Miller Morris. Their convo highlights the healthcare system's need for  renewal,  the significance of healthcare standards like HIPAA in cycle tracking apps, and the benefit of integrating digital solutions to enhance period care.   Program Notes:   Episode Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comma_collective/ Comma Site: https://www.yourcomma.com/ Miller Morris article in Femtech: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/femtech-miller-morris-of-comma-on-how-their-technology-is-revolutionizing-womens-health-59b26c29cf6a   How's Your Flow? We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories   HOST: Jessica RIchmond Website: jrich.online IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond  Twitter @geniuspills  Tik Tok @jrichsocal   HOST: Sarah Watson Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy IG @swsxtherapy Twitter @swsextherapy   Presenting Sponsor: #Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.  

In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, a urogynecologist and sexual medicine specialist, returns to the show for a deep dive into women's sexual health. She discusses the importance of addressing sexual dysfunction, the lack of research in female sexual wellness, and the stigma that still surrounds these conversations. The discussion also explores groundbreaking research on vibratory therapy for pelvic floor health and the innovative AI-driven wellness device, Sensara.Check out Sensara: https://senserawellness.com/Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya02:14 - Why sexual health is a passion of hers06:30 - The stigma around female sexual health and aging12:45 - Research on vibratory therapy and its impact on sexual function18:20 - Study findings: Improved orgasm, pelvic floor function, and mental health24:10 - The impact of blood flow on vaginal health and sexual function28:45 - Postpartum sexual health and recovery33:50 - Introducing Sensara: An AI-powered sexual wellness device40:12 - How Sensara personalizes pleasure and wellness45:30 - The future of sexual medicine and research opportunities50:20 - Advice for doctors: How to initiate conversations about sexual healthKey Points:Lack of Research in Female Sexual Health: Unlike male sexual dysfunction, women's sexual health remains largely under-researched, with limited studies on women over 65.Stigma Around Aging and Sexuality: Many physicians and patients feel uncomfortable discussing sexual health, leading to a lack of education and care.Research on Vibratory Therapy: Dr. Dubinskaya's study showed that external vibratory stimulation significantly improved sexual satisfaction, pelvic floor function, and mental health.Blood Flow and Sexual Function: Increased blood flow enhances vaginal lubrication, reduces friction between organs, and supports overall vaginal health.Postpartum and Menopausal Sexual Health: Many women experience changes in sexual function due to hormonal shifts, trauma, and stress. Education and the right tools can aid recovery.Introducing Sensara: This AI-powered device personalizes sexual wellness using sensors that monitor physiological responses and adjust stimulation accordingly.Advice for Physicians: Doctors should either learn to discuss sexual health openly or have referral sources for patients who need guidance.Notable Quotes:"Sexual health is part of general health. It's a window into what's happening in the body.""We tell people to exercise for their heart, their lungs—why not for their pelvic floor and genital health?""Using lubrication isn't a failure—it's a way to enhance pleasure and wellness.""We need more research, more conversations, and more solutions for women's sexual health."Final Takeaway:Women's sexual health is a critical yet often overlooked part of overall well-being. With more research, open conversations, and innovative solutions like Sensara, we can empower women to take charge of their sexual health at every stage of life.Host Bio:This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years a Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology.Guest Links:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-dubinskaya-md-facog-ncmp-if-35b1b4b6/Check out Sensara - https://senserawellness.com/Brought to you by...https://lakecitypt.com/ - Pelvic floor physical therapy at homehttps://pelvicfloorpro.com/ - Pelvic floor exercises app

For every dollar invested in women's health, the return is triple - yet millions of women still lack effective solutions for basic health needs.Two femtech founders are changing that equation, and one just secured a game-changing $45,000 award to scale their vision.What you'll learn:1️⃣ Sustainable Innovation Strategies: How to create products that balance environmental responsibility with clinical effectiveness2️⃣ Market Validation Techniques: Data-driven approaches to build credibility and attract investors3️⃣ Strategic Expansion Frameworks: Navigating geographical markets and regulatory landscapes4️⃣ Growth Ecosystem Building: Creating strong relationships with healthcare providers and users5️⃣ Future Integration Opportunities: Exploring the convergence of physical and digital health solutionsDiscover why every dollar invested in women's health generates a threefold return in market growth, health outcomes, and environmental impact.

About the Show:"The opportunity to not only help women feel better during that moment in time but to make them laugh and appreciate and feel loved and feel seen and heard is priceless." - Elizabeth PrengerIn this inspiring episode of I am Northwest Arkansas®, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Elizabeth Prenger, a remarkable entrepreneur making waves in the women's health space. Elizabeth shares her journey from political campaigns to nonprofit work, and how her diverse experiences led her to create the innovative postpartum recovery product, the Assicle. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, particularly aspiring female entrepreneurs seeking encouragement and insight into navigating the startup world.About the Guest:Elizabeth Prenger is the founder of the Assicle, a groundbreaking product designed to aid postpartum recovery. With a background in political and nonprofit sectors, Elizabeth transitioned into entrepreneurship, driven by a personal need to address gaps in women's health solutions. She is also a co-founder of Femme Health Founders, an initiative aimed at supporting early-stage femtech startups through tailored resources and community building.Episode SummaryElizabeth Prenger discusses her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of launching a product in the women's health market. From her early career in politics and nonprofit work to discovering the vibrant startup ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas, Elizabeth shares valuable insights into the importance of community, networking, and perseverance. She also introduces the Assicle, a reusable product designed to aid in postpartum recovery, and emphasizes the need for more resources and support for female entrepreneurs in the femtech space.Key Takeaways:Entrepreneurial Journey: Elizabeth's diverse career path highlights the importance of gaining varied experiences and leveraging them in entrepreneurship.Innovation in Women's Health: The Assicle addresses a significant gap in postpartum recovery products, emphasizing the need for solutions designed by women for women.Community and Support: Elizabeth underscores the value of community resources like Startup Junkie and the importance of peer-to-peer knowledge sharing among female entrepreneurs.Challenges in Funding: The episode sheds light on the difficulties women face in securing funding for startups, particularly in the femtech space, and the critical role of female investors.Femme Health Founders: Elizabeth's initiative aims to create a supportive ecosystem for early-stage Femtech startups, addressing the unique challenges faced by women in this industry.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email Elizabeth PrengerElizabeth Prenger on InstagramElizabeth Prenger on LinkedInTune in to KUAF 91.3 FM to listen to the I Am Northwest Arkansas® podcast on Ozarks at Large every Tuesday at 12 Noon and 7 PM CST. And, check us out on their