FemTech Focus

By Dr. Brittany Barreto

FemTech Focus amplifies the voices of research, innovation, & investment in female health, where tech, science, & gender equality collide. Hosted by geneticist, entrepreneur, & women’s hea... more

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March 26, 2025Sara, 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 roles at the WHO in Switzerland.
Comma has introduced Sara, a groundbreaking HIPAA-compliant period tracking app that empowers users to uncover and understand menstrual cycle patterns and connect with essential health resources. This level of security is vital for maintaining user privacy, a core value for Miller and Comma.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How Comma is driving innovation in menstrual health through software, sustainable products, and laboratory diagnostics.
The importance of data security in health apps and how Comma ensures user data is protected.
Future plans for Comma and how they aim to personalize reproductive health care.
Don't Miss Out:
Head over to YourComma.com to create your Sara account today. Sara is not just any app; it's a Progressive Web App (PWA), ensuring seamless updates and superior privacy.

📖 Grab your copy of Dr. Brittany Barreto’s influential book, Unlocking Women's Health: FemTech and the Quest for Gender Equity. Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and directly through drbrittanybarreto.com for a personalized signed copy.
Connect with Us:
🌐 Visit FemTech Focus to learn more about our mission and upcoming episodes.
📲 Follow Dr. BrittanyBarreto on Linkedin and Instagram to stay updated on the latest in femtech and women's health innovation.

Together, let's drive the conversation forward and work towards solutions that enhance health outcomes for women worldwide. Join us in transforming the landscape of healthcare through innovation and empowerment.
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49min
March 12, 2025Intro 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 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:🔔 Subscribe to the FemTech Focus Podcast for more insightful discussions on women’s health and wellness.👍 Like, comment, and share this episode to help promote vital conversations about femtech.🎧 Check out Dr. Mitzi Krockover’s podcast, Beyond the Paper Gown, for more empowering health discussions.📖 Grab your copy of Dr. Brittany Barreto’s influential book, Unlocking Women's Health: FemTech and the Quest for Gender Equity. Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and directly through drbrittanybarreto.com for a personalized signed copy.
Connect with Us:
🌐 Visit FemTech Focus to learn more about our mission and upcoming episodes.
📲 Follow @DrBrittanyBarreto on social media to stay updated on the latest in femtech and women's health innovation.

Together, let's drive the conversation forward and work towards solutions that enhance health outcomes for women worldwide. Join us in transforming the landscape of healthcare through innovation and empowerment.
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40min
March 11, 2025 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 Gynecology
In 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 Focus
00:51 What is Femtech?
01:21 The Movement for Gender-Informed & Sex-Specific Healthcare
04:16 Meet Dr. Brittany Barreto
05:13 The Birth of Femtech
06:46 The Evolution of Femtech Focus
09:46 Dedication to the Mothers of Gynecology
11:11 The Story of Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy
18:20 Continuing the Legacy

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20min
May 15, 2024 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 historic moment in the fight to improve women’s access to healthcare.
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44min
May 01, 2024 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 conversation great for anyone interested in learning more about the global women’s health landscape.
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35min
April 17, 2024 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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44min
April 10, 2024 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 anyone interested in learning more about the global women’s health landscape.
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42min
March 27, 2024 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 their health and how it may impact their fertility. This empowers individuals to make changes now so that they are ready if and when they decide they want to have a baby.
In this conversation, Brittany and Alexandria discuss Alexandria’s founding journey, why couples should pay attention to their health even if they are years away from having a baby, and how Poplin is different than other at-home health testing products.
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43min
March 13, 2024 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, designed to improve comfort and accuracy in procedures that require bypassing the cervix, including IUD insertions. By prioritizing user experience and medical advancement, Aspivix aims to empower women and healthcare professionals alike, ensuring safer and more pain-free gynecological care.
In their conversation, Ikram and Brittany discuss the current tools used in procedures that pass the cervix, why pain is so commonly accepted in women’s health, and how patients and physicians can request the Aspivix Carevix for their procedures.
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38min
February 28, 2024 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 discuss the challenges unique to ovarian cancer detection and treatment, why Aspira’s products are so revolutionary, and how the company is going after endometriosis next.
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51min

FAQs about FemTech Focus:

How many episodes does FemTech Focus have?

The podcast currently has 256 episodes available.