The Legally Femtech podcast, sponsored by Nixon Gwilt Law, empowers femtech companies, creators, investors, and users to revolutionize women's health by providing practical, legal, and ethical insights into the healthcare startup community. Your host, Bethany Corbin, is a healthcare innovation and femtech attorney with almost a decade of experience. She is on a mission to help thought-leading companies disrupt and transform the global women's health sector. In each episode, Bethany discusses ...
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The FemInnovation Podcast is designed to break barriers in women’s health technology by facilitating the hard conversations necessary to chip away at the stigma and taboo surrounding women’s health. Host Bethany Corbin speaks about critical issues that impact women’s health and provides legal, practical, and ethical insights to women’s health founders and supporters. With an exciting lineup of guest speakers, FemInnovation offers invaluable insights into the challenges plaguing women’s healt ...
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Amanda Laden, a fervent advocate for womxn's healthcare, creates a safe space for courageous conversations from Period to Menopause and everything in between. Tune in once a week for an honest and open conversation with Amanda as she guides women through navigating their own healthcare needs, advocating for themselves, and changing an outdated system. Be empowered and let your voice be heard!
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Ep. 21: Conceiving Change: At-Home Insemination Innovation with PherDal
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The fertility journey can be a heartbreaking, time-consuming, and costly experience for many individuals worldwide. Globally, 1 in 6 people are affected by infertility, with 19% of women aged 15 to 49 unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. When Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche was told she had unexplained fertility during her pregnancy journey, doc…
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Ep. 20: The Femtech Entrepreneurial Journey: Expert Advice & Insights from Catherine Hendy (ELANZA)
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As a women’s health founder, creativity is the backbone of your company’s success. This is particularly true in an industry where less than 4% of all venture capital funding goes towards women’s health. Using innovative and community-driven tactics to raise capital, test and launch your product, and earn revenue is essential. In this episode of Fem…
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Ep. 19: Biased Algorithms, Sexist Apps & Humane Leadership in Tech with Sara Wachter-Boettcher
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This episode of FemInnovation offers a revealing look at the tech industry, including the sexist apps and biased algorithms that may harm women and minorities and the need for inclusive and humane leadership in the tech industry. Host Bethany Corbin sits down with Sara Wachter-Boettcher to discuss how women can thrive in tech leadership positions, …
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Ep. 18: All in Her Head: Unpacking Women's Marginalization in Healthcare with Dr. Elizabeth Comen
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The exclusion of women from modern medicine is a complex and pervasive issue that spans centuries of medical practice. Despite advancements in healthcare, women continue to face systemic barriers that hinder their access to accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and equitable care. Historical biases, gender stereotypes, and a lack of representa…
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Ep. 17: Building a Femtech Product Commercialization Strategy
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Commercializing your femtech or healthtech product can be challenging, especially for early-stage founders. Bringing a product to market often involves detailed customer research and product testing, developing impactful launch and communication strategies, removing barriers to consumer adoption, identification of the proper reimbursement pathway, …
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Ep. 16: Enhancing "Techquity" in Digital Health: Why Digital Health Equity is Essential to Femtech
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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital health tools have proliferated as a way for consumers to access care virtually and monitor their health conditions at home. State and federal laws have been modified to expand care settings and enhance the accessibility of healthcare services. Digital health solutions, however, are still unavailable…
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Special Episode: Women's Digital Health Network
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On International Women's Day 2024, FemInnovation is dropping a special episode with a special announcement: the launch of the Women's Digital Health Network (WDHN)! The WDHN is committed to driving meaningful and innovative advancement in healthcare through sustained communications and collaborations with federal agencies, Congress, the women's dig…
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Ep. 15: The AI Question in Femtech: Evaluating Data Readiness
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Determining whether and how to integrate artificial intelligence into your femtech product can feel like a daunting task. In today’s world of AI, big data, and machine learning, it can be tempting to assume that your product needs to incorporate AI to attract investment or secure a competitive advantage. While AI certainly has a place in femtech, i…
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Ep. 14: Going Beyond the Paper Gown with Mitzi Krockover: Clinical, Payer & Investment Insights into Femtech
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Navigating the pitfalls and challenges in the femtech industry can be daunting. From raising capital (in an environment where less than 4% of research and development funding goes to women’s health) to ensuring clinical accuracy of femtech products (with studies showing that 85% of femtech apps don’t meet ORCHA’s clinical quality threshold) to nego…
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EP91: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Seeking Happiness: Amanda’s Story of Romance, Reflection, and Radical Self-Discovery
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As we wrap up Period to Pause’s Top Episodes of 2023, join Amanda as she dives deep into her personal quest for happiness. Listen in for raw honesty, unexpected insights, and a nuanced exploration of the sometimes messy, always evolving quest for inner peace. Top 3 memorable experiences from Amanda’s travels across Europe A story of a love that cou…
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Ep. 13: Make Your (Fem)Tech Talks Better with Bobbie Carlton
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Many femtech entrepreneurs want to enhance their presence as recognized public speakers who get paid to share their insights with audiences worldwide. The reality, however, is that only 32% of professional public speakers are women and only 25% of all technology keynote or stand-alone public speakers are women. Too often, women struggle to break in…
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EP90: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Bridging The Gap Between Womxn’s Health, Law, and Technology with Bethany Corbin
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Join us in the third episode of our engaging retrospective series as we explore pivotal insights into womxn's health, healthcare, and data. Bethany Corbin leads a compelling discussion, shedding light on crucial considerations for womxn. Tune in now for this thought-provoking conversation. Female reproductive rights in the post-Dobbs era and how yo…
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EP89: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Rulebreakers and Womxn Who Make History with Haley Shapley
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As we continue our look back to Period to Pause’s top episodes of 2023, we delve into the impactful intersection of womxn and sports. Haley Shapley joins us to discuss the unpacking the profound shifts observed within our generation. Tune in for an insightful conversation on reshaping perceptions and empowering womxn in sports and beyond. History o…
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EP88: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Changing the Narrative About Menopause with Jeanne Andrus
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Celebrate the new year with a flashback to Period to Pause's top episodes of 2023. In this episode, Jeanne Andrus delves into the intricacies of menopause, offering insights and sparking engaging conversations. Tune in for a compelling exploration of this vital topic as we kick off 2024. How hormonal performance is affected during perimenopause Why…
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EP87: 2023 Reflections and Living Life Now! with Amanda Laden
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In this episode, Amanda provides a holiday update and outlines her New Year plans. Tune in to discover practical strategies for reflecting on the past year, facilitating personal growth, and embracing the opportunities that the upcoming year holds. Amanda’s interesting Christmas Day celebration Why make an annual reflection instead of a resolution …
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EP86: What Gives You Hope? | A Compiled Reflection with Amanda Laden
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Discover the profound impact of a simple question as Amanda concludes each episode of Period to Pause with, "What gives you hope right now?" In this compilation, Amanda unveils the diverse and touching responses from her guests, offering a glimpse into the sources of hope that resonate with them. Join the conversation and explore the uplifting and …
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EP85: Child & Family Free Holidays: Navigating Christmas Solo with Amanda Laden
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Join Amanda as she talks about this time of year, the challenges people face, and reassures you that it is ok to spend this time of year alone. Tune in for her insights on embracing the holiday spirit while recognizing the struggles of being single and childfree for the holiday season Why the holidays can be a challenging time for childless or chil…
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EP84: The Science of Acupuncture in Treating Womxn’s Infertility with Dr. Beck Hoehn
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Explore this deep conversation with Dr. Beck Hoehn as she details conventional fertility treatment to help womxn conceive quickly, safely, and naturally. Learn about this tried-and-true Eastern practice to feel empowered in starting your pregnancy journey today! Key takeaways to listen for How acupuncture helps increase womxn’s fertility Environmen…
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EP83: Unticking The Boxes: Moving On From The Year That Was | Amanda’s Next “Book”
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In this episode, Amanda takes center stage as she engages in a candid interview with her close friend, Hazel Butters. Reflecting on the past year, Amanda shares a profound account of the pivotal life choices that have reshaped her journey. Amanda recalls where she was one year ago at this time Reasons why people stay in relationships they know aren…
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EP82: Periodical: The Film Breaking Taboos and Promoting Period Awareness with Lina Lyte Plioplyte
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Today, we are thrilled to have award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Lina Lyte Plioplyte join us for a crucial conversation about her newly released film Periodical. During our conversation, we discuss menstruation, menopause, and the experiences that people who have a uterus face. Tune in to contribute to breaking taboos and fostering greater awaren…
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EP81: Preparing for Safer Childbirth with Gina Mundy
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Today, Amanda is joined by Gina Mundy as she shares a recent experience that pushed her to write a book advocating for safer childbirth. She sheds light on the significance of adequately preparing for this pivotal life event, imparting her expertise on common issues and inspiring us with her learned lessons over the years. How Gina came up with the…
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Ep. 12: The Titanic Effect: Navigating the Icebergs that Can Sink Femtech Startups
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Many entrepreneurs assume that the Titanic sunk because it hit a single iceberg. But the truth is that the Titanic’s fate was the result of a series of missteps and misguided choices that prevented the ship from recovering once it struck the iceberg. The failure of many startups can be viewed similarly – there’s never just one thing that sinks a st…
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EP80: Amanda Breaks Down Key Lessons From 80 Episodes, Answers the Million Dollar Question, & Shares What’s Next for This Community!
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In this episode, Amanda recounts the very beginning of her podcasting journey. She delves deep into the valuable lessons she's learned from transformative episodes and gives us a sneak peek into what's in store for the future. Stay tuned as she embraces the challenge of forging ahead and bringing her vision to life in the episodes to come. 1. Power…
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Ep. 11: The Power of Investing in Female Founders: Moving Beyond "Charitable" Funding
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It’s no secret that female founders remain extremely underfunded in today’s entrepreneurial world, receiving only 2% of total venture capital dollars. On the flip side, studies consistently show that female founded companies over-deliver results and profits. So why are investments in female founded companies still treated as charitable or philanthr…
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EP79: Telemedicine: Bridging the Gap to Optimal Menopause Care and Womxn’s Health with Dr. Cat Brown
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On today’s podcast, we have an enlightening discussion about the groundbreaking changes telemedicine has made in the healthcare landscape. We talk to Dr. Cat Brown, Board Certified OB/GYN who specializes in menopause and transforming women’s healthcare by offering personalized patient care. 1. The role of telemedicine in improving womxn’s access to…
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EP78: Understanding Estrogen Dominance and Its Effects with Dr. David Bilstrom
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Dr. David Bilstrom joins Amanda on today’s episode to talk about a prevalent reason women are dying and how it is entirely preventable. He shares the reasons why now is the time for a transformative approach to women’s health, preventative measures that can be taken, and how to increase longevity. 1. Defining estrogen dominance and its impact on wo…
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EP77: Beyond Disability: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, & Brave Conversations with Kevin McShan
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In this episode, Kevin McShan shares his personal journey of being repeatedly turned down for jobs due to his disability, highlighting the prevalent biases within the employment sector, and how we can get back to embracing the humanity in all of us. Explore the hard-hitting facts about disability employment and learn how you can contribute to build…
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Ep. 10: Protecting Your Genius with Trademarks: An Inside Conversation with Attorney Kelli Jones
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Curious about protecting your intellectual property through trademarks but don’t know where to start? In this episode of FemInnovation, host Bethany Corbin sits down with attorney Kelli Jones to demystify the trademark process. Kelli runs her own virtual law firm focused on helping entrepreneurs legally protect their business ideas and strategies. …
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EP76: F YES: Ditching Toxic Family Members and Creating Healthy Boundaries with Melody Murray
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Today Melody Murray tackles toxic family relationships and childhood trauma and gives valuable insights on breaking free from trauma bonds and living authentically. Learn how to set boundaries and take care of unresolved childhood trauma. 1. Boundaries a womxn should set in navigating toxic family relationships 2. What does unresolved childhood tra…
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Ep. 9: Women's Health and Biotech: Funding Insights and the Future of Endometriosis Diagnostics
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In this episode of FemInnovation, host Bethany Corbin sits down with Somer Baburek to discuss women's health in the biotech industry and the future of endometriosis diagnosis. Somer is the CEO of Hera Biotech, an early-stage women's health company focused on commercializing a minimally invasive diagnostic for endometriosis. Prior to founding Hera, …
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EP75: Living an Unexpected Life: Aging with HIV as a Female with Martina Clark
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Join Amanda in a stirring narrative following Martina Clark's journey from being diagnosed with HIV in 1992 and defying the prognosis of being given 5 years to live, to thriving three decades later. Tune in as she challenges stereotypes, advocates for HIV awareness and education, and sparks a vital shift in societal perspectives. 1. The prejudice r…
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EP74: Justice for Sale: The Cost Womxn Pay in America’s For-Profit Prisons with Elizabeth Mikotowicz
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In this episode, Elizabeth Mikotowicz recounts her harrowing story of surviving domestic violence, battling drug addiction, and experiencing the federal prison system. She sheds light on the profit-driven aspects of America’s prisons and her advocacy for prison reform. 1. Elizabeth’s story of domestic abuse, getting into federal prison, and the dar…
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EP73: A Love Story That Sparked Emotions and Fragile Male Egos
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Buckle up for this episode with Amanda reliving her European love affair and the intense reactions it sparked. Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions, unveiling fragile male egos, jealousy, and intriguing confessions from men that emerged. 1. The aftermath of Amanda’s Europe trip and Greek romance 2. Amanda’s interesting encounters with male fragi…
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Ep. 8: Building a Winning Sales Mindset in Femtech: Strategies for Success from a Sales Superstar
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Host Bethany Corbin engages in an enlightening conversation with Jocelyn Chong about how femtech and women’s health companies can approach the sales side of their businesses with confidence and power. Jocelyn, a certified life and business coach and award-winning author, breaks down why sales shouldn’t be a dirty word and how female founders can cu…
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EP72: Bedroom Secrets From a Certified Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon
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Today, Amanda and Heather Shannon tackle your burning questions about sex and relationships. They dive into sex positivity, kinks and desires, ethical non-monogamy, and even demystify the clitoris. 1. How the sex positivity movement and the Internal Family Systems approach benefits individuals in sex therapy 2. Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships:…
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EP71: Without Children - Redefining Motherhood with Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
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In today's episode, Amanda engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Professor and Historian Peggy O'Donnell Heffington. They explore Peggy's deep work as a historian and her research on motherhood in America and the context of family, society, and choice in the past, present, and future. 1. The societal divide between mothers and women who …
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Ep. 7: Data Donation and AI in Women's Health: A Conversation with Ligia Kornowska
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In this episode of FemInnovation, host Bethany Corbin sits down with Ligia Kornowska, an internationally recognized leader in AI in medicine, telemedicine, and medical data, and 2x Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. Ligia is the Managing Director of the Polish Hospital Federation (the largest hospital organization in Poland), Co-Founder and Chair of the B…
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EP70: Girlhood in America from a 7-Year-Old’s Perspective with Tori Benson and her mom, Candice
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Join Amanda in this candid and heartwarming conversation with Tori Benson and her mom, Candice, as they offer a delightful peek into childhood and the unexpected wisdom adults can embrace. 1. Tori’s views on the unique differences between living beings 2. Best things about being a girl and the strengths of being a woman 3. The importance of being y…
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Ep. 6: Femovate: UX Design for Women's Health Founders with Theresa Neil
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On the sixth episode of FemInnovation, host Bethany Corbin dives into the fundamentals of user experience (UX) design with guest Theresa Neil. Theresa is the founder and CEO of Guidea, a women-owned, women-led UX consultancy with extensive product and design strategy expertise in health tech and medtech. In this episode, Bethany and Theresa explore…
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EP69: Seeking Happiness: Amanda’s Story of Romance, Reflection, and Radical Self-Discovery
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Amanda has recently embarked on a trip across Europe, an adventure she's eager to recount and share with Meera in this episode. She talks about the invaluable lessons, an unexpected romance, and a new chapter of personal growth that unfolded during her travels. 1. Top 3 memorable experiences from Amanda’s travels across Europe 2. A story of a love …
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EP68: Transcending Fear to Find Beauty in Death with Nicole Kerr
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Today, Amanda chats with Nicole Kerr to guide you towards a profound shift in your perception of death, illuminating the path to a fearless, fully-lived life. Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics, including death, suicide, depression, trauma, and addiction. 1. What people experience when they are near death and how it changed the…
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EP67: All Things Period with Alisha Gaddis
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Dive into this thought-provoking and insightful interview with Alisha Gaddis as she breaks down barriers, challenges norms, and celebrates the power of knowledge and understanding regarding menstrual health. 1. The taboo around menstruation and how Alisha’s book can help destigmatize this idea 2. Period myths that need to be debunked 3. Issues when…
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Ep. 5: Building Your Femtech Empire Through Scaling with Veronica Kirin
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Join host Bethany Corbin and guest Veronica Kirin as they dive into the importance and practicalities associated with scaling an early-stage femtech company. Veronica is an anthropologist, author, and serial entrepreneur who works with business leaders to scale their impact and income while managing imposter syndrome. She has been featured on the F…
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EP66: The Truth Surrounding Womxn's Access to Safe Abortion
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Meera candidly talks with Amanda about her abortion journey and unwavering dedication to advocating for safe and accessible reproductive choices. Be enlightened as they break down barriers and celebrate the strength of embracing personal decisions. 1. Amanda's pregnancy journey, her abortion story, and her advocacy for safe access to it 2. The medi…
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EP65: Closing The Gap | LGBTQ+ Community’s Fight For Equality with Dr. Shannon Whittington
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Strive to create a more inclusive and affirming society and join Dr. Shannon Whittington in today’s episode. Dr. Whittington amplifies the voices of the LGBTQ+, arms them to understand their rights, and seeks to create much-needed changes in the healthcare system. 1. Recognizing the gaps in rights protections and what you can do about it 2. Challen…
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Ep. 4: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Preterm Birth Landscape with Pamela Bonnett
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More than 1 million children across the globe die every year from preterm birth complications, with U.S. healthcare costs for preterm births exceeding $30 billion per year. But what if artificial intelligence could change this landscape through early detection of preterm births – particularly for the 50% of women who don’t present with typical symp…
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EP64: The Science for Womxn in Their Prime with Michele Wispelwey
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Michele Wispelwey joins Amanda in navigating the innovations in the femtech industry and the optimal healthcare measures for womxn’s menopausal care. 1. Considerable adjustments required to alleviate the outdated healthcare options for womxn 2. The significance of addressing feminine longevity, menopausal and perimenopausal care 3. FemGevity: How t…
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EP63: Flourishing Relationships and Pioneering Change for LGBTQ+ Community with Keely Antonio and Dani Max
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In light of Pride Month, Amanda is joined by Keely Antonio and Dani Max in their mission to create a thriving LGBTQ+ community and promote happy, healthy queer love. 1. Personal and societal challenges faced by queer people and powerful approaches to overcome them 2. How somatic attachment therapy helps foster healthy relationships 3. The significa…
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Ep. 3: Femopause: Menopause & Longevity Innovation with FemGevity
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Join host Bethany Corbin for a deep dive into the menopause and longevity sectors with guests Michele Wispelwey and Kristin Mallon from FemGevity! FemGevity offers personalized menopause care designed by women to facilitate empowered aging. Bethany, Michele, and Kristin discuss the need for personalized menopause solutions, how to identify the stag…
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EP62: Experiences That Shape Us | A Journey To Personal Growth and Self-Discovery
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Today’s special episode features Meera Raval interviewing Amanda Laden about her soulful transformation, leading a life of fulfillment, and creating a positive difference in the world. 1. Amanda’s insights on womxn's health, rights, and the challenges in the healthcare system 2. The negative connotation of womxn’s strength and resilience 3. Life le…
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