FemTech Focus
FemTech Focus shines a spotlight on female health, where technology, science, and gender equality come together. Hosted by geneticist and entrepreneur Dr. Brittany Barreto, the show reveals gaps in women's health research while highlighting cutting-edge innovations. It features candid conversations with pioneers addressing topics such as menopause, fertility, and sexual wellness. Each episode breaks down complex issues with honest, expert insight to inform and inspire listeners to advocate for better female health.
Episodes
FemTech 101: The Science, Business, and Future of Women's Health
🎧 New to FemTech? Start here.What if the biggest opportunity in healthcare isn't AI... but women?In this special live episode of the FemTech Focus Podcast, Dr. Brittany Barreto shares the keynote she delivered at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health titled:"From Sex Differences to Startups: Building the Future of Women's Health."Drawing on her experience as a scien
From Research to Real Impact: Building FemTech at Johns Hopkins
This special live episode of the FemTech Focus was recorded at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as part of a women’s health innovation event.This panel explores what it actually takes to build in women’s health—from identifying unmet clinical needs to navigating customer discovery, commercialization, regulation, fundraising, and equity in femtech innovation.The discussion featur
From Cancer Diagnosis to Advocacy: Sahar Paz Builds House of Paz
🎧 FemTech Focus Podcast | Episode Title:From Cancer Diagnosis to Advocacy: Sahar Paz Builds House of Paz👤 Guest: Sahar Paz, Founder of House of Paz & Own Your Voice Strategy Firm🔗 Website: houseofpaz.org📱 Instagram: @saharpaz📌 Episode Summary:In this deeply personal and empowering episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto sits down with Sahar Paz—a communications strategist, cancer survivor, and fierce pa
Sin Reglas: Redesigning Menopause for Women Across Latin America
📋 Episode Summary:In this bold and eye-opening episode of FemTech Focus, Dr. Brittany Barreto is joined by Gabriela Rojas, Founder and CEO of Sin Reglas, the first Spanish-speaking digital platform dedicated to comprehensive menopause care across Latin America. With two master’s degrees from Harvard and a career rooted in law, health policy, and women’s rights, Gabriela is on a mission to dismantl
Rita Health and the Rise of Data-Driven Fertility Empowerment
📋 Episode Summary:In this powerful episode of FemTech Focus, Dr. Brittany Barreto is joined by Kamila Staryga, CEO and Co-founder of Rita Health. Kamila is a seasoned entrepreneur and product leader with a background at Flo Health, Google X, and ATAP—and she’s now on a mission to change the fertility care paradigm.Together, they explore why traditional fertility metrics like age and AMH aren't eno
AnelleO: 3D Printing the Future of Vaginal Drug Delivery
📋 Episode Summary:In this cutting-edge episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto sits down with Dr. Rahima Benhabbour—chemist, biomedical engineer, and founder of AnelleO, a UNC spinout transforming intravaginal drug delivery. With her roots in Algeria and her scientific training spanning three continents, Dr. Benhabbour brings a global, deeply human perspective to women's health innovation.Together, they
Somatic Sexology: The Nervous System’s Role in Female Sexual Health with Crystal Rose Napolitano
🎙️ Episode Title:Somatic Sexology: The Nervous System’s Role in Female Sexual Health with Crystal Rose Napolitano📋 Episode Summary:In this deeply personal and illuminating episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto is joined by Crystal Rose Napolitano, somatic sexologist, birth doula, and CEO of Your Body Your Story. Together, they explore the critical connection between the nervous system, attachment strategi
Light Therapy for Vaginitis: Cern's Drug-Free Revolution with Dr. Melanie Santos
🔍 Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto sits down with Dr. Melanie Santos — a fellowship-trained urogynecologist and Chief Medical Officer of CERN Corporation — to discuss the pelvic floor as the epicenter of women's health, why vaginitis is the #1 medical complaint among premenopausal women, and how low-level visible light therapy might just be the drug-free future of
Law, AI, and Endometriosis: Akifa Khattak & Her Health AI
In this episode of FemTech Focus, Dr. Brittany Barreto sits down with the incredibly dynamic Akifa Khattak—a healthcare attorney, biotech expert, policy advocate, and Miss North Orlando 2025. With advanced degrees from Cornell and Johns Hopkins, Akifa is a powerhouse at the intersection of law, tech, and women’s health.Akifa shares how her personal journey through a rare and severe case of endomet
Sara, the HIPAA-Compliant Period Tracking App by Comma with Miller Morris
In this episode, we are honored to host Miller Morris, the visionary Founder and CEO of Comma. Miller is reshaping period care by integrating sustainability, autonomy, and clinical science into menstruation products. A former women’s health researcher and now a trailblazer in social entrepreneurship, Miller's journey has spanned continents—from transformative projects in South Africa to pivotal ro
Intro to FemTech with Dr. Mitzi Krockover at Women Centered & Beyond the Paper Gown
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 d
Start Here! What's FemTech, Who's Dr. B, Season Dedication to Mothers of Gyno
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 wom
OMG it's OTC: Opill the First FDA Approved Over the Counter Birth Control - Episode 235
Join us as we sit down with Irene Laurora and Flavia Mason of Perrigo to discuss the groundbreaking approval of their over-the-counter birth control, Opill, by the FDA. Hear from these women about the challenges they faced in getting approval, the statistics around hormonal birth control use, and how they are using their platform to increase access to contraception. This episode celebrates a truly
Tackling Vulvodynia and Building Community with Gaia Salizzoni of Hale - Episode 234
Join us as we sit down with Gaia Salizzoni to discuss the founding story of her company Hale and the state of the FemTech ecosystem in the European Union. Hear about vulvodynia and why women who suffer from it benefit from a community of other patients. Learn about the women’s health ecosystem in the EU and why building in Europe is different than the US. This episode is an informative, jam-packed
Nurx by Thirty Madison Brings Women’s Healthcare to Your Mailbox – Episode 233
Join us as we sit down with Michelle Carnahan, President of Thirty Madison. Michelle and Brittany discuss Thirty Madison’s leadership in delivering digital health for women through their portfolio of brands, including NURX. They also touch on some of the challenges women face in accessing quality healthcare and how Thirty Madison and NURX are helping solve these problems.
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Investing in FemTech in LATAM with Daniela Pacheco – Episode 232
Join us as we sit down with Daniela Pacheco to discuss the evolution and current state of the FemTech market in LATAM. Hear about her new fund with an investment mandate focused on women’s health, how she sees the current state of women’s health in Latin America, and where she sees venture scale growth opportunities in FemTech. This episode is an informative, jam-packed conversation great for anyo
Optimizing Preconception Wellness with Poplin – Episode 231
Many people only think about their fertility health when they are ready to conceive. But Alexandria DeVito and her company Poplin are out to change that. Join us as we talk to Alexandria DeVito, founder of Poplin, about how she is revolutionizing preconception wellness and helping couples prepare for pregnancy. Poplin is the first preconception wellness testing company, helping couples understand
Tackling IUD Insertion Pain with Aspivix - Episode 230
IUD insertions are painful, but they shouldn’t have to be. Join us as we talk to Ikram Guerd, VP of Marketing at Aspivix to learn more about how their innovative devices are taking a stand against pain in gynecological care. Aspivix is a pioneering women's health company dedicated to revolutionizing gynecological procedures with their innovative, patient-centric products like the Aspivix Carevix,
From Lab to Market: Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic Innovation with Aspira Women’s Health - Episode 229
Join us as we talk to Nicole Sandford, CEO of Aspira Women’s Health. Aspira Women’s Health is a publicly traded women’s health diagnostics company whose suite of non-invasive ovarian cancer blood tests are helping ensure women receive the best care. Nicole has an extensive background as a highly skilled operator and took the helm at Aspira in early 2022.
In their conversation, Nicole and Brittany
VCs for Repro: Abortion is Your Business - Episode 228
Join us in this episode as we talk to Janna Meyrowitz Turner, co-founder of VCs for Repro. Dedicated to championing reproductive rights within the venture capital landscape, VCs for Repro strives to dismantle barriers and biases surrounding reproductive health, justice, and equity.
Their coalition member firms are reshaping the conversation around reproductive rights, ensuring that entrepreneurs
Coroflo Measures What Matters: Quantifying Breast Milk - Episode 227
In this episode, we talk to Rosanne Longmore, CEO of Coroflo. We discuss the latest research around breastfeeding, personal and cultural factors that may influence breastfeeding rates, and how Coroflo is giving parents data-driven confidence in their baby’s milk consumption.
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Decoding the Vaginal Microbiome with Evvy - Episode 226
In this episode, we talk to Priyanka Jain, Co-Founder and CEO of Evvy. We discuss what Evvy is, biomarkers in the vaginal microbiome and the future of vaginal healthcare. Don’t forget, you can get $10 off your Evvy kit using promocode FEMHEALTH10.
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Getting to Know Your Vagina with Good Clean Love - Episode 225
In this episode, we talk to Wendy Strgar, Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, and Vaginal Biome Science. We discuss Wendy's companies, and what led her to create them, an Institute for Women's Health - will they or won't they - and the importance of getting to know your own vagina.
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2023 End of Year Review with Dr. Brittany Barreto - Episode 224
It’s been another year of major growth in the women's health innovation industry. In this annual end of year review with our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, we cover the major trends, wins, and challenges faced in 2023. We discuss societal shifts affecting our industry, review last year's predictions and see if they materialized, and make predictions for 2024. We look at the key industry influencers o
BONUS #11 - What’s Nyoo? Pelvic Health
This episode is a bonus episode, brought to you in partnership with Nyoo ("New") Health. Nyoo hosts the "What's Nyoo!" series, with monthly events that bring together women and experts to have engaging, honest, and educational conversations about women's health, and this one is all about Pelvic Health. This event blew us away, and we knew we had to share it. Special thanks to Priya Bathija - CEO o
Women’s Health in South Korea with SAIB & Co - Episode 223
In this episode, we talk to Jiwon Park, Founder of the SAIB & Co. We discuss the past, present and future of women’s health in South Korea, how Korean culture has impacted the birth rate there, and unique challenges for femtech founders in Korea.
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Closing the Gap: Addressing Unmet Needs and Research Gaps with the Society for Women’s Health Research - Episode 222
In this episode, we talk to Katie Schubert, President and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research, or SWHR. We discuss the 3 pillars of SWHR’s work, the potential for an Institute for Women’s Health and methods of increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials.
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Using CBD to close the Pain Gap with AIMA - Episode 221
In this episode, we talk to Lanna Last, Co-Founder and CEO of AIMA (pronounced “eh-ma”). We discuss why pain has been considered normal - or simply ignored - for so long, how CBD and CBG have been proven in pre-clinical studies to have an anti-inflammatory effect, and - believe it or not - the link between Art History and Women’s Health!
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La santé des femmes en France, avec FemTech France (Women's Health in France, with FemTech France) - Episode 220
In this episode, we talk to Delphine Moulu, co-founder of FemTech France. In this interview, we discuss the role of the French government in women’s health, the importance of teaching the science of female health to founders with non-medical backgrounds, and the goals of FemTech France.
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Making Breast Care Self Care with UE Life Sciences - Episode 219
In this episode, we talk to Smita Asrani, VP of Partnerships at UE LifeSciences. In this interview, we discuss the devices created to improve early detection of breast cancer, how to make breast care something that women are excited about, and the One Balloon One Life Campaign to provide Breast and Cervical cancer exams for women.
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Harnessing AI to revolutionize reproductive health with MIM Fertility - Episode 218
In this episode, we talk to Ula Sankowska, Co-Owner and Co-CEO of MIM Fertility. In this interview, we discuss the use of machine learning to analyze IVF imagery, and how this software can expand access, & increase success rates for women.
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Designing the Future of FemTech with Guidea - Episode 217
In this episode, we talk to Theresa Neil, Founder of Guidea. In this interview, we discuss easy improvements femtech founders can make to enhance their pitch decks, trends in branding design for femtech companies and how Femovate is truly backing the women’s health movement.
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Summer Throwbacks! Improving Access to Safe Abortions Around the World with Vitala Global - Ep. 65
It’s the fourth and final summer throwback! This week, we’re replaying our episode with Dr. Roopan Gill, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Vitala Global. We discuss reproductive health for adolescent girls, self-managed medication abortions and did some abortion myth-busting.
This episode was first released in 2020, so there may be one or two references that are slightly out of date. There’s s
Summer Throwbacks! Brilliantly and the Thermodynamics of Reconstructed Breasts - Ep. 82
It’s the third of our summer throwbacks! This week, we’re replaying our episode with Kristen Carbone, Founder and CEO of Brilliantly, a company improving the lives of women that have been impacted by breast cancer. Their wearable, Brilliantly Warm, helps women who have had implant reconstruction after a mastectomy and feel constantly cold. We discussed breast implants, preventative mastectomies an
Summer Throwbacks! Center for Intimacy Justice wants equality in advertisement policies - Episode 167
It’s the second of our summer throwbacks! This week, we’re replaying our episode with Jackie Rotman, Founder of the Center for Intimacy Justice. A social entrepreneur for over 15 years, Jackie has also worked in venture capital with a particular focus on women's health and sexual wellness. In 2019 she wrote a New York Times investigative op-ed on the sexual wellness market, which made the NY Times
Summer Throwbacks! Kegg, Cervical Fluid as the 5th Vital Sign - Ep. 11
It’s the first of our summer throwbacks! This week, we’re replaying our episode with Kristina Cahojova, Founder and CEO of Kegg, the world's first 2-in-1 fertility tracking kegel ball. We discuss the biology of cervical mucus and why it's important for fertility and can be used as a measure of a woman's health.
This episode was first released in 2020, so there may be one or two references that a
Beating the Urge: Overcoming Overactive Bladder with Renalis Health - Ep. 216
In this episode, we talk to Missy Lavender, Founder and CEO of Renalis Health. In this interview, we discuss what an Overactive Bladder is, how it differs from other pelvic health conditions such as incontinence and the cost of the condition to the economy and women's lives.
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FemTech with Dr. Britt: History of the Revitalization Act - Ep. 215
June 2023 marks 30 years since the Revitalization Act was passed. So in this episode, we deep-dive into the history of women in clinical trials, finding out more about the scandal that led to our removal in the first place and the long-term consequences that occurred as a result. We'll also be looking at what the Revitalization Act was, the changes it made, and what we have today as a result.
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Revolutionizing Data Collection for Improved Health Outcomes with My Normative - Ep. 214
In this episode, we talk to Danika Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of My Normative. In this interview, we discuss the male default, how data collection methods can change outcomes for health research and how femtech founders could benefit from utilizing My Normative.
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Destigmatizing Menstrual Health for Black Communities with The Black Women’s Reproductive Health Project - Ep. 213
In this episode, we talk to Tora Abrahams, Project Lead for the Black Women’s Reproductive Health Project. In this interview, we discuss stigmas around menstruation for Black communities, paid period leave and how to get men involved in the conversation.
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Women's Blood Disorders: Clotting and Bleeding from Periods through Menopause with Ariela Marshall - Ep. 212
In this episode, we talk to Ariela Marshall, a hematologist specializing in disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis (bleeding and clotting) in women. In this interview, we discuss blood thinners, the role of estrogen in blood clots and disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis throughout a woman's life.
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Health to wealth: The economic impact of investing in women's health research with WHAM - Ep. 211
In this episode, we talk to Carolee Lee, Founder and CEO of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM). We discuss the need for more female-specific research in autoimmune, heart disease, brain health, and cancer, the returns to the economy when women’s health is invested in, and the best ways for femhealth founders to influence policymakers.
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FemTech with Dr. Britt: Osteoporosis - Ep. 210
In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto takes a deep-dive into the topic of Osteoporosis - a disease that affects over 10 million people in the US alone, 80% of which are female. We'll be going back to basics and learning what bones actually are, what happens to them throughout a persons life, what osteoporosis is and why it impacts females so disproportionately.
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FemTech in India with Gytree - Ep. 209
In this episode, we talk to Swarnima Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer at Gytree. In this episode, we discuss the history and current state of women's health in India, government thinking around women's health in the country, and the flourishing Indian femtech industry.
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Menopause and Memory Loss with Estrigenix - Ep. 208
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Karyn Frick, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Estrigenix Therapeutics. In this episode, we discuss Types of memory loss in humans, the relationship between estrogen and the brain and the link between hot flashes and dementia. This is a great opportunity to learn more about
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding with Bayer - Ep. 207
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Yesmean Wahdan, Vice President for U.S. Medical Affairs in the Bayer Women’s HealthCare division. In this episode, we discuss the prevalence, causes and treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Bayer’s new women’s health strategy which emphasizes partnerships with startups, and which companies they’re interested in wor
FemTech with Dr. Britt: Mifepristone - Ep.206
In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto takes a deep-dive into the topic of Mifepristone - a drug that is used in almost half of US abortions, but is currently at risk of being removed from the US market. We dive into the detail of Mifepristone, finding out exactly where it came from, how it works, and the truth behind the debate on its safety.
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Patient Privacy with HeartSnug - Ep. 205
In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto talks to Lauren Orlick, Co-Founder of HeartSnug. They discuss the benefits of providing privacy in medical settings, what medical privacy garments have looked like up to now and how HeartSnug is changing the status quo. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!
Perinatal Mental Health with FamilyWell - Ep. 204
In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto talks to Dr. Jessica Gaulton, Founder and CEO of FamilyWell Health. They discuss how mental health disorders can manifest in birthing people, why 1 in 3 moms is experiencing post-partum depression and what FamilyWell is doing about it. This is a truly insightful episode, we learned a LOT - let us know what you think!
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Menstrual Effluent as a Diagnostic Tool with The ROSE Study - Ep. 203
In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto talks to Professor Christine Metz, Co-Director of The ROSE Study. They discuss menstrual effluent, what it is, how it can be used as a diagnostic tool and what this means for people with endometriosis. This is an awesome episode - let us know what you think!
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Incarcerated Women’s Health with Reproductive Justice Inside - Ep. 202
In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Kimberly Haven, Executive Director of Reproductive Justice Inside. They discuss all aspects of an incarcerated woman’s healthcare experience, from access to menstrual products to what happens if you’re pregnant, to experiences with menopause. This is a truly fascinating and highly educational episode.
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Maven Clinic: A FemTech Unicorn - Ep.201
In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Maven Clinic. They discuss how Maven Clinic is reducing employer healthcare costs, the challenges in serving women in over 175 countries, and what the future is for this FemTech Unicorn.
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Hospital Staffing and Outcomes for Women’s Health with Parity Healthcare- Ep. 200
It’s our 200th episode! And it’s a really great one. In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Heidi Morin, Founder and CEO of Parity Healthcare Analytics. They talk all about the importance of hospital staffing to outcomes for women’s health. From the current system, to causes of burnout in nurses, to US maternal healthcare deserts - this is a truly fascinating episode. Remember to like, rate
How to go from Underrated to Unbeatable with Surbhi Sarna, Author of Without a Doubt - Ep. 199
In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Surbhi Sarna, Author of Without A Doubt and Partner at Y Combinator. They discuss Surbhi’s company, which exited in 2018 for $275 million, advice for networking and pitching investors, plus how to recognise burnout and what to do about it. Enjoy the episode!
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Epilepsy in Females with Dr. Sarita Maturu - Ep.198
In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Dr. Sarita Maturu, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Board Member at My Epilepsy Story, a non-profit for women with epilepsy. They talk all about exactly what a seizure is, when women may be more susceptible to seizures, and what the female-specific impacts of an epilepsy diagnosis are. Enjoy the episode!
Private Equity and Women’s Health with Maurissa Bell - Ep.197
Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Maurissa Bell, VP of Private Equity and Clairvest Group Inc. They take it back to basics and discuss what Private Equity actually is, how it works and how it can help a company. Maurissa also gives us the 411 on the relationship between Private Equity and FemTech, why Clairvest sees opportunity in the sector, and what they see as the future of women’s health and wellne
Female Involvement in Clinical Trials with Dr. Rasha Babikir from Cedar Health Research - Ep.196
Dr. Rasha Babikir is head of business development at Cedar Health Research, a Clinical Trials site in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, Dr. Rasha teaches us all about the different entities involved in a clinical trial, how much one costs, why women were excluded from clinical trials in 1977 and reintroduced in 1993, and what we can do to ensure equality in clinical trials moving forwards.
STIs and the Vaginal Microbiome with Dr. Kate Rhodes and Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz - Ep.195
Dr. Kate Rhodes and Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz are researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, looking at how the vaginal microbiome relates to gonorrhea and bacterial vaginosis. In this episode, Dr. Kate and Dr. Melissa talk to Brittany all about STI rates in the US, the impacts for women, the link between the vaginal microbiome and cancer, plus what it’s like to be a researcher o
Women’s Health Policy with Liz Powell from G2G Consulting - Ep.194
Liz Powell founded G2G Consulting in 2007 to help entrepreneurs and nonprofits access government funding, navigate policy, regulation, administration and congress. In this episode, Liz talks to Brittany all about the relationship between policy and women’s health, the impact of Roe V Wade, and how listeners can get involved in women’s health policy.
2022 End of Year Review with Dr. Brittany Barreto - Ep 193
Dictionary.com announced the word of the year for 2022 is, "woman". That could not be more accurate as we have seen major growth in the women's health innovation industry. In this annual end of year review with our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, we cover the major trends, wins, and challenges facing this budding industry. We will discuss societal shifts affecting our industry, review last year's pred
Growing Japanese Corporate interest in FemTech with Saki Oshima from Scrum Ventures - Ep 192
A live interview from Tokyo, Japan, Saki Oshima is the Head of Femtech Partnerships at Scrum Ventures and the Founding member of Femtech Community Japan. Saki has been involved in collaborative projects between startups and large Japanese corporations her entire career. Saki's been leading femtech initiatives at Scrum connecting with femtech startups and large Japanese corporations. To raise more
How muscles, tissues, and tendons change during pregnancy and lactation with Dr. Nicole Danos -Ep 191
Dr. Nicole Danos is an integrative biologist by training, currently working as an assistant professor at a primarily undergraduate institution, the University of San Diego. When she became pregnant she realized that there was a scarcity of data on the basic biology of the female body during pregnancy and lactation. Her current research program engages undergraduate students, and addresses this gap
HerShare, a new femtech-specific angel network - Ep 190
Milena Bacalja Perianes is a femtech expert and gender lens investing specialist. She is committed to driving more innovation and investment into women's health solutions that can close the gender gap. She is the co-founder of Madami and the Menstrual Health Hub which was just recently acquired. She is also the founder of the just freshly launched femtech-focused angel investing network called Her
How pregnancy affects the brain - Ep 189
Dr Mary O’Neal is an expert in Women’s Neurology, serving as the Director of the Women’s Neurology Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She’s written multiple papers on this subject and edited several books including the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Continuum edition of “Neurological Illness in Pregnancy”, “Women’s Neurology- what do I do now?”, and “Neurology and Psychiatry of Women:
Caring for your breast health with Complex Creatures - Ep 188
Tara Elmore is the Co-Founder of Complex Creatures, a breast wellness brand that makes topical and ingestible products to support breasts. Women mostly pay attention to their breasts when there's a problem. Complex Creatures want to make breast care a regular practice, in the same way women take care of other body parts. In this interview, we discuss Tara’s experience being diagnosed and treated f
Ida Sports designs the first female athletic cleat - Ep 187
Laura Youngson is the CEO and Co-founder of Ida Sports. Laura is a STEM advocate, TED speaker, and four-time Guinness World Record Holder. After completing a degree in physics, she worked at the 2012 Olympics and was immediately drawn to the power sport had in bringing people together. She founded the nonprofit Equal Playing Field which challenges inequalities in sports. During one of her Guinea W
Sprout Pharmaceutical's $1 Billion little pink pill - Ep 186
Cindy Eckert is a highly regarded entrepreneur, a strong advocate for female entrepreneurship, a pharmaceutical leader and one of the few women to have ever sold a company for a billion dollars. Over a distinguished 24-year career in healthcare, she started and sold two businesses for more than $1.5 billion. Having co-founded and sold Slate Pharmaceuticals, which redefined long lasting testosteron
Venture Capital investing in FemTech with Fusion Fund - Ep 185
Lu Zhang is the Founder and Managing Partner of Fusion Fund. Lu is a renowned Silicon Valley based investor, a serial entrepreneur, and a Stanford Engineering alumna. Lu was recently selected as one of the Best 25 Female Early-stage Investors by Business Insider. The Fusion Fund just closed its third fund at $125M, to invest in founders innovating in deep tech and healthcare with a focus on seed a
Occiguide soothes headaches & migraines that disproportionately affect females - Ep 184
Jillian Fink is the CEO and founder of Occiguide which is a medical device that treats headaches. Headaches are a leading cause of pain and disability, and routinely affect the well-being and work productivity of more than 45 million Americans each year. Women are twice as likely to have headaches than men and even worse, 85% of migraine patients are women. Many people suspect its hormonal fluctua
Diagnosing & Managing ADHD in females with Understood.org - Ep 183
Jenny Wu is the Co-President & Chief Product Officer at Understood.org. Understood.org is a resource for more than 70 million people with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia. They help these neurodivergent individuals understand and anticipate life’s challenges, and build their confidence through personalized and expert-driven experiences, community and content. Understood.org
Cosm Medical is revolutionizing the vaginal pessary - Episode 182
Derek Sham, the founder and CEO of Cosm Medical, is an engineer who has launched over 8 medical devices in urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, and cardiology. His last urology diagnostic company was PE-back and exited in 2016. Inspired by the complications his grandmother faced, Derek set out to create a better solution for pelvic floor health like preventing pelvic organ prolapse and stopping
Dr. Silvia Mah from Stella Angels provides an angel's perspective on FemTech investing - Ep 181
Dr. Silvia Mah is the founder and chairwoman of Stella, a business accelerator for women, and the founder of Stella Angels. Stella Angels is a network of accredited angel investors who are funding women. In this interview, we cover what it’s like for angels investing in femtech, what they’re looking for, what challenges they see companies facing, and what they hope the future of femtech investing
The Honey Pot Co creating natural products for vaginal wellness - Ep 180
Beatrice Dixon is the founder and chief innovation officer at The Honey Pot Co. Their products are sold online and at major retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Bed Bath and Beyond, Wegmans and more. The Honey Pot Company currently offers feminine washes, wipes, tampons, pads, mommy-to-be products, sexual wellness and soon-to-be additional offerings in both the feminine hygiene and
Biofeedback & VR as a cutting edge treatment for pain and mental health with Flowly - Ep 179
Celine Tien is the founder and CEO of Flowly, a mobile app that combines Virtual Reality and biofeedback for pain and anxiety management. Using a mobile app and VR headset, Flowly uses biometric data such as Heart rate and Heart Rate Variability and converts it to visualizations in virtual experiences that reduce pain by over 46%. Flowly has also been studied in NIH-backed clinical trials that sho
"Go Figure, The astonishing science of the female body" Author Interview with Lisa Falco - Ep 178
Lisa Falco is the author of “Go Figure! The astonishing science of the female body”. She was previously Director of Data Science at Ava, a Swiss FemTech startup, where she led a team developing algorithms and artificial intelligence in order to help women get pregnant faster by using their physiological data based on their menstrual cycle. Her book Go Figure, unravels the mystery surrounding wome
Moonai uses psychoacoustic strategies to stop period pain - Ep 177
In today’s episode, I interview Laura-June Clarke, the CEO and founder of Moonai. Monnai is an app that uses audio wavelengths to improve pain experienced during one’s period. Certain sounds, frequencies, and rhythms can impact the central nervous system and help reduce the perception of menstrual pain. Moonai is partnered with neuroscientists, gynecologists, and psychoacoustic experts to provide
Dimension Inx using 3D-printed biomaterials to restore bone regeneration and fertility - Ep 176
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Nua Surgical improving cesareans with a novel retractable device- Ep 175
In today’s episode, I interview Barry McCann, the Founder and CEO NUA Surgical. NUA Surgical is a multi-award-winning start-up dedicated to creating innovative surgical solutions in obstetrics and gynecology. Headquartered on the West Coast of Ireland, the company has developed the patented SteriCISION C-Section Retractor. This c-section retractor is designed to improve ergonomics and make cesarea
Natural Cycles, FDA-approved birth control app based on body temperature - Ep 174
In today’s episode, I interview Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl, the co-founder and CEO of Natural Cycles. Natural Cycles° is a birth control app used by millions of women around the world. As a Class II medical device, the Natural Cycles app is cleared by the FDA in the United States and certified to be used as a contraceptive in Europe, Australia, and Singapore. Their internal research team has co
BD's newest HPV screening assay - Episode 173
In today’s episode, I interview Molly Broache, a women’s health nurse practitioner and currently the Associate Director of Medical Affairs in the US Region for BD Integrated Diagnostic Solutions. BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world with 75,000 employees in virtually every country. The BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay is the only FDA-approved HPV assay that identifies s
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