Reimagining Women's Health.
In the first episode of season 2 of The Future Age podcast, host Zannat Reza explores the innovations and challenges in women's health with guests Rachel Bartholomew, founder at Femtech Canada, Femtech Across Borders and Hyivy Health, and Deborah Garlick, Director, Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace (Menopause Friendly U.K.). Rachel spotlights the critical gaps in women’s healthcare, the rise of femtech, and her drive to revolutionize outdated medical devices. Deborah discusses her mission to demystify menopause and create supportive workplace environments in the U.K., underscoring the importance of normalizing conversations around menopause to retain and empower women in their careers. Together, they shed light on the urgent need for bold ideas and systemic change to advance women's health on a global scale. For more information and a list of resources go to TheFutureAge.ca.
Resources:
- Rachel Bartholomew: LinkedIn
- Femtech: Connects Canadian companies in women’s health with the resources they need.
- Hyivy Health: A femtech company developing the first smart pelvic health rehabilitation system
- Deborah Garlick: LinkedIn
- Menopause Friendly U.K.: Provides the Menopause Friendly Accreditation, an industry-recognized mark of excellence for menopause at work for U.K. employers.
- Menopause Foundation: A non-profit organization that advocates for the support women need in their menopausal years.
- Women’s Age Lab: A dedicated research centre at Women’s College Hospital focused on addressing the unique health and wellbeing needs of older women.
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (01:06) - What is Femtech with Rachel Bartholomew
- (01:39) - Innovation in Women's Healthcare
- (02:54) - Hyivy Health
- (04:08) - Founding Femtech Canada
- (05:58) - Global Expansion of Femtech
- (06:21) - Advocacy in Women's Health
- (07:42) - Opportunities in Femtech
- (08:52) - Menopause Awareness with Deborah Garlick
- (10:39) - Henpicked in the Workplace
- (11:51) - Employee Advocacy for Menopause Support
- (13:04) - Impact of Menopause on Women's Careers
- (14:38) - Success Stories of Menopause-Friendly Workplaces
- (17:07) - Menopause Friendly Accreditation
- (18:02) - The Final Question
- (19:07) - Conclusion
