The US is the deadliest place to give birth among industrialized nations. This week’s guest, Dr. Renaisa Anthony, is on a mission to make the US the best place to bring life into the world. She’s the Founder of MOMentum Park, committed to optimizing the health, lives, and wellbeing of expectant mothers and their children. Hear why traditional clinical structures don’t meet the needs of moms, how MOMentum Park’s SHERO model provides tech-based human-led support, the importance of emotional reassurance with expectant mothers, the key outcomes they measure, and how we can prevent maternal mortality & infant mortality. Tune in to this episode to keep moms & babies healthier than ever.

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MOMentum Park

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Dr. Renaisa Anthony

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March of Dimes

Why does the world of sexual education aka sex ed feel so different than it did 25 years ago? Sexual Health Educator Dr. Logan Levkoff has the answers - and is here to reveal what needs to change. Hear the biggest cultural shifts over the past 25 years as they relate to sexual health education, TikTok trends vs. medical guidance, what porn does to expectations in bed, the need for transparency in women’s sexual health, and the role of parents in normalizing sexual health conversations for youth. Tune in to this episode to keep the next generation well-informed on all things sexual education or sex ed.

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Dr. Logan Levkoff

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National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

If you started out creating a sexual wellness & intimacy product for men, could you do so for women too? That’s the progression of Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent and its parent company, Absorption Pharmaceuticals. The company uses science to solve common sexual dysfunction issues with which millions have struggled without an adequate solution - until now. Hear the early challenges in treating premature ejaculation, the discovery of potential treatments for vulvodynia, the gender imbalance in sexual health research & organizations, and how they’re addressing unmet needs in women’s sexual health. Tune in to this episode to improve sexual wellness & intimacy for both women AND men.

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Promescent

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Jeff Abraham

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National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The next billion-dollar women-led healthcare technology is out there. How do we find it? That’s the job of Jennifer Mandelbaum, Partner at Halogen Ventures. Halogen is an early stage venture capital fund investing in consumer technology companies led by women. Hear the stories behind Halogen Ventures’ impressive portfolio, its focus on investing in the future of families, how the Halogen team is partnering with the state of Alabama, how consumer healthcare trends have changed in recent years, and what Jennifer looks for in founders to develop solutions for important concerns. Tune in to this episode to learn about catalyzing growth for women-led healthcare tech startups.

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Jennifer Mandelbaum

Innovate Alabama Study

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The Commonwealth Fund

Life shouldn’t stop when your period starts. That’s the motto of OhmBody and VP of Strategic Growth, Amy Gaston. OhmBody is redefining period care with wearable, hormone-free neurostimulation designed to support menstrual comfort, lighter & shorter periods, balanced moods, and overall well-being without side effects. Hear how Ohmbody provides hormone-free period relief, the device’s smart design & functionality, the impressive reduction in period blood from the clinical trials, why they’re focusing on keeping OhmBody available over-the-counter, and the future use cases for Ohmbody & period relief. Tune in to this episode to destigmatize menstrual health conversations.

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Amy Gaston

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Clue

Ever laughed, sneezed, or been playing sports and accidentally peed yourself a little? You’re not alone. Is there anything you can do about those bladder leaks & incontinence? That’s the premise behind Uresta, led by Co-Founder & CEO Lauren Barker. Hear the history of pessaries & what went into the development of Uresta, the impressive stats on bladder leak reduction from their clinical trials, how they keep the Uresta device comfortable & effective for your bladder and vagina, how they’re breaking the taboo around bladder leaks & bladder support, and the complementary incontinence products in the works from Uresta. Tune in to this episode to finally stop bladder leaks.

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Uresta

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Lauren Barker

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National Association For Continence (NAFC)

Millions of women struggle with post-sex infections, odor, and dripping because of vaginal pH imbalance. What if that could all change in 60 seconds with a vaginal health product? That’s the idea behind LiviWell, led by Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Ingber, and CEO, Dawn Halkuff. Hear the hot tub conversation that sparked the concept for LiviWell and what causes bacterial vaginosis (BV). Understand how the product works like a tampon to absorb post-sex semen, what the company is doing to educate both consumers & healthcare providers, as well as what the company’s clinical trial data says about LiviWell’s impact on sexual experiences & anxiety. Tune in to this episode to improve your post-sex vaginal health.

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LiviWell

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Dr. Michael Ingber

Dawn Halkuff

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World Health Organization (WHO)

When physicians thrive, patients do too. That’s the idea that drives Anna Lohrfink & Nadia Van der Heyden of Monarch. Monarch is redefining the future of women’s healthcare by empowering physicians to build thriving membership-based practices that deliver exceptional, personalized care. Hear the systemic issues in the women’s healthcare industry and learn about their business model focused on value-based care as well as the barriers that physicians often face in women’s healthcare. Monarch has a unique business model, which they plan to expand nationwide. Tune in to this episode to create a new standard for women’s healthcare!

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Anna Lohrfink

Nadia Van der Heyden

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Monarch

Imagine a world where everyone had access to the healthcare solutions they need, the support they want, and an experience that leaves them feeling truly taken care of. That’s what this week’s guest, Maddie Livingston, is building as the Head of Business Development & Commercial Strategy for Thirty Madison. The company is a family of specialized healthcare brands creating exceptional clinical outcomes for a range of health concerns and patient needs, including brands such as Nurx, Cove, and Keeps. Learn about Thirty Madison’s unique care delivery model, how they grew to their impressive scale, their virtual migraine clinic, the structure of their care team, and why there are growing access challenges for weight management & GLP-1 medications. Tune in to this episode to support a lifetime of exceptional health outcomes!

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Maddie Livingston

Thirty Madison

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Nurx

Cove

Keeps

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AMA aka American Medical Association

The way the world approaches period care needs an overhaul. Each traditional pad takes roughly 800 years to break down, a startling fact that motivated this week’s guest, Katie Diasti, into action. She’s the Founder & CEO of Viv, an earth-friendly period care brand. Hear Katie’s perspective on the market gap for eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing period care products, plus the environmental and health issues with conventional period products. She tackles the rising popularity of menstrual cups, the challenges of fundraising, and how she’s managing increasing production costs. Tune in to this episode to learn more about period care options!

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Katie Diasti

Viv

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Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from:

UN Women