Loose Women in Pharma

Miriam and Sarah have a great conversation with Tina Backhouse, a true champion of change in global women's health. She's part of a true movement for change in menopause, osteoporosis and the politics of women's health. Tina talks openly about her pharma career, her own menopause journey, how she hopes things will be better for the women who come after her and what she is optimistic about. If you love to hear a woman with passion, drive, empathy and a no-nonsense approach, listen now.

In this episode, Sarah and Miriam talk to film maker, Helen Lambert about her BAFTA nominated film, Taboo: The Unspoken Truth About Women's Health.

Helen's film reveals the unsettling fact that women consistently receive poorer medical treatment and experience worse health outcomes than men. Challenging the narrow perception of "women's problems" as purely gyneacological this documentary takes us through moving personal stories, expert insights, and eye-opening historical analysis, as the film investigates how centuries of overlooking women’s health have shaped modern medicine and uncovers the shocking and far-reaching consequences of overlooking the health of half the world’s population.

If you are interested in the health of 'the forgotten 51%', have a listen and watch out for details of an exclusive screening of the film in early 2025.

Back from the summer break the Loose Women in Pharma duo update on women’s health news on Bikini Medicine (endometriosis, PCO and uterine fibroids) and a comprehensive new review of women's health considerations in NICE guidelines. Links below.

And finally they plug the next Young Women in Pharma event on 8th October - book here

Enjoy!

Women today really can have it all. But can they have it all at the same time? And what happens when they try?

In this lively episode, Miriam and Sarah talk to Founder of One of Many, Dr. Joanna Martin.

If you’ve ever felt like Superwoman, juggling a million things like crazy, this episode is for you. Dr Martin shares her views on pressures women face in modern society, particularly the dangers of 'Superwoman', including burnout and decreased happiness.

She provides an alternative, more sustainable approach to power and leadership for women. Curious? This one is for all of you who already know that women can lead in a different, more empathetic and collaborative way. There’s also discussion of Miriam and Sarah’s passion project; another paradigm shift; towards gendered medicine. 

We hope you love this chat as much as we do! Get Jo’s book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/SUPERWOMAN-ESCAPING-Increase-Without-Burning/dp/B0D9YPG58R/ref=asc_df_B0D9YPG58R?mcid=bca3412bd6c639acacbde50e8755e36c&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=5886149955700940180-B0D9YPG58R-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5886149955700940180&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045901&hvtargid=pla-2281435176618&psc=1&gad_source=1

Discover One of Many here https://oneofmany.co.uk/

Check out the Beyond Bikini Medicine campaign here https://www.womeninpharma.network/campaign/beyond-bikini-medicine

We are learning lots about the women’s health gap and the impact of the decline in oestrogen on health. But there is SO MUCH MORE being discovered about the impact of biological gender on health. Men’s life expectancy is on average 5 1/2 years less than women’s. Why is that? Could it be the fact that some men lose their Y chromosome as they age?

And what impact does the decline on testosterone later in life have on women’s health? Find out more in this week’s Loose Women in Pharma as Sarah and Miriam review some of the recent scientific discoveries related to biological gender and healthIf the discussion piques your interest find out more here:

The disappearing Y chromosome - https://lnkd.in/eNHEqHZGTestosterone and OA https://lnkd.in/eVHYbQh6​  ​In other news…​after less than a week of tickets going on sale for INSPIRE! High 5​​​ almost all the early birds have sold out so if you want to join us at Cherry Thinking’s fantastic Thameside venue on Tues July 8th from 430pm - 830pm for our workshop style ‘Futureproof your career’ and networking event get in quick!

Big thanks to our sponsors Wordbird, PM Society, Cherry and The Salve Health | Certified B Corporation without whom this would not be possible.And our media partner CONEXEN INSPIRE! High 5 tickets are on sale here - https://lnkd.in/eGUxq3W8We still have a couple of sponsor slots available so contact Sarah or Miriam if you want to know more.Have a great weekend everyone!

This week the Loose Women in Pharma, ​Sarah and Miriam, discuss their upcoming INSPIRE! Hi5 event focused on future-proofing our careers amidst rapid technological changes and all the global uncertainty.

They discuss the power of humanity to adapt and evolve and the importance of embracing change even if we feel resistance because of the huge breakthroughs it can yield. They reflect on how opening up to new perspectives has led to significant medical breakthroughs such as for stomach ulcers and cervical cancer.And how research is now indicating that Alzheimer’s Disease is triggered by the Herpes Simplex 1 virus, opening up whole new approaches to treating or preventing this horrendous ever-growing disease.https://lnkd.in/gpmCKU7R

So let go of the resistance and lean into change. We’re here to help!INSPIRE! Hi-5 tickets will be going on sale to the Get me In! list on Friday 2nd May so look out for the email with the ticket link. Tickets are expected to go fast. Tickets go on sale to everyone else on Wednesday 7th May 🎟️ INSPIRE! Hi-5 will be taking place on Tuesday July 8th 430-830pm at Cherry's beautiful Thames-side offices in London.

Big thanks to Cherry & The Salve Health | Certified B Corporation for sponsoring this event. More sponsors to be announced soon….

Big thanks too to our media partner CONEXEN and John Pinching at PharmaTimes Media Ltd whose latest edition includes an article all about the last year and future plans for Women in Pharma https://lnkd.in/eTFz4EEd

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, Sarah and Miriam unpack the illusion of control and how it shapes our daily lives. From the unpredictability of existence to the historical journey of women’s rights, they explore the tension between structure and spontaneity — and how learning to let go can be a radical act of self-compassion.

Topics we touch on:

🔶 Why “control” might be holding us back

🔶 The randomness of life and how to navigate it

🔶 A brief history of women and autonomy

🔶 How self-compassion plays a role in the modern woman's experience

In this week's episode of Loose Women in Pharma, Sarah and Miriam explore the pervasive sense of discomfort in today's unpredictable world.What will happen next in our industry?

What is happening in the world at large? What will this mean for our own lives and for those we love? It’s not easy feeling uncomfortable. We do lots to avoid it. Some of it healthy, some less so. The pace and unpredictability of the changes we are all facing personally and professionally - from the impact of AI on our roles and lives to getting comfortable with getting out of our own comfort zones we all need strategies for future-proofing oneself in today’s rapidly changing environment. Today’s conversation emphasises the need for emotional awareness, healthy habits, and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Happy listening!

While Trump is wreaking chaos around the world, it’s easy to overlook what the impact of his reign on science and women’s health. And when you do open that box, it’s easy to feel scared and want to hide.In this podcast Sarah and Miriam ask Dr Hannah Roberts - what can we do? And we get some pretty good answers. Follow up here:

1. Read Hannah's LinkedIn article
2. Record any impacts of the anti-DEI order
3. Write to your MP and Financial Advisor

As founder of Intentional Careers™, author of Amazon #1 bestseller Intentional Careers for STEM Women and host of a top 5% global podcast. Dr Hannah Roberts is an award-winning coach on a mission to eradicate inequity in the workplace by guiding professionals to design careers for fulfilment with a mindset for leadership to build progressive workplace cultures where every individual feels valued.

Hannah is uniquely positioned as a scientist, mum of three with a background in corporate and academia. She has been a certified coach since 2019, impacting 10,000+ individuals and member of the Forbes Coaches Council since 2022. Find out more https://hannahnikeroberts.com/

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This International Women’s Day, Miriam and Sarah are back with a brand new, full-length podcast—the first one in ages! 

This time, they sat down with Consultant Gynaecologist and all-around women’s health champion, Dr Karen Morton, to chat about the classic "bikini medicine" topics (you know, the stuff no one ever teaches us properly). They got the chance to ask all the so-called stupid questions—like what even is a normal period?!—plus deep dives into endometriosis, adenomyosis, hormones, HRT, transdermal absorption, testosterone for women, prolapse prevention, and more!

Oh, and prepare for a collective "aww" moment—Dr. Morton casually mentioned she had delivered two babies that day.  

Beyond the biology, she also shared how her women’s health practice is breaking down barriers to ensure better care for all. Seriously inspiring!

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is "Accelerate Action", because—get this—the World Economic Forum predicts it will take 133 years to achieve gender parity. We really cannot wait that long in health! That’s why it’s so exciting to learn from trailblazers like Dr. Morton, who’ve been shaking things up for years.

And if you listen to the end you will hear some utterly brilliant advice about women’s health.

So, if talking about women’s bits makes you blush, just pop in your earphones and pretend you’re listening to some totally serious business news.