Join Dr. Jennifer Reid as she interviews Anna Hall, CEO of Embody, the first women-designed menstrual wellness app designed with privacy as its number one priority.

Although over 100 million women use a period tracker, safeguards to protect our privacy, needed now more than ever, are significantly lacking. As reproductive rights face increasing scrutiny, Anna Hall explains how Embody's innovative privacy-first approach keeps sensitive cycle and symptom data truly secure. From tracking menstrual patterns to documenting PMDD symptoms, learn how this revolutionary app empowers users to maintain control over their intimate health information while still receiving the support they need.

Anna and her team created Embody to provide women with a safe, secure location to track their menstrual symptoms, without the looming threat of surveillance or our most intimate information being sold to the highest bidder. Don't miss this vital conversation about the intersection of digital privacy, reproductive freedom, and the future of menstrual health technology.

Dr. Reid on Instagram: @jenreidmd and LinkedIn

PMDD Expert, Dr. Liisa Hantsoo, on the podcast

Download Embody on Google Apps and Apple

Also check out Dr. Reid's regular contributions to Psychology Today: Think Like a Shrink, including several articles on PMDD

Anna Hall is the CEO and founder of Embody, a private menstrual wellness app, and co-owner of Thesis, a crypto venture studio. Anna draws from her diverse experiences in education, startups, and advocacy, spanning the Atlanta and San Francisco metro areas. Inspired by her personal journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and the changing legal landscape, such as the overturning of Roe v Wade, Anna founded Embody. She believes deeply in the inherent worth of the individual and the power of collective action. Outside of work, Anna enjoys playing music, goofing off with her kids, and snuggling with her dog, Lola.

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