We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
Avnet Silica
74 episodes
6 days ago
The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
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The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
Cycle Breakers: How Belle Health's Smart Ring is Transforming Women's Health – We talk IoT #67
We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
38 minutes 21 seconds
5 months ago
Cycle Breakers: How Belle Health's Smart Ring is Transforming Women's Health – We talk IoT #67
In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge intersection of femtech and medical innovation with Victoria Schoeffel and Rafael Schaider from Belle Health, the second-place winners of the Advanced Electronics Challenge at embedded world.
Belle Health tackles one of the most overlooked areas of healthcare: the impact of hormonal fluctuations on women's health. Their solution combines a therapy app with a smart ring to track physiological data, helping women understand and manage premenstrual symptoms, including the severe condition PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).
Victoria and Rafael discuss the shocking 12-year average diagnostic delay for PMDD, how their technology can reduce this to months, and why women's physiology remains an afterthought in both medicine and electronics development. They explain how their evidence-based approach brings together psychological interventions with real-time physiological monitoring.
Tune in to discover how this German startup is pioneering a data-driven approach to women's health that could transform diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for millions of women worldwide.
#femtech #womenhealth #smartwearables #iot #wetalkiot #PMDD #hormonehealth
Summary of this week's episode:
02:04 Understanding the Problem: Premenstrual Symptoms and PMDD
05:05 The Evolution of Femtech and Recognizing Female Health as Hormonal Health
07:22 Historical Testing Gap: Medical Research Focused on Men
09:20 The Impact of PMDD: Suicidal Ideation and Misdiagnosis
11:12 Belle Health's Solution: App and Smart Ring Technology
14:48 Analysing Female Data Based on Menstrual Cycles vs. Calendar Days
16:31 Current Sensing Technology and Future Hormone Measurement Goals
18:04 Heart Rate Variability Across the Menstrual Cycle
20:47 Reducing the 12-Year Diagnostic Delay for PMDD
23:18 Data-Driven Approach to Treatment Selection
25:48 Digital Health Access in Remote Areas
29:57 Vision for the Future: AI and Personalized Healthcare
33:23 Why Belle Health Joined the Advanced Electronics Challenge
Show notes:
Victoria Schoeffel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-schoeffel/
Rafael Schaider: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-schaider/
Belle Health: https://bellehealth.co/
An example of a period pain simulator: https://youtu.be/PuiWm2Lb-hk?si=it0kRhe1406_shR_
Advanced Electronics Challenge 2025: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/training-and-events/event/baystartup-challenge-advanced-electronics-2025/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-NvQ6VJYtE&list=PLLqgVFfZhDRVYmpEqbgajzDvGL4kACRDp
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We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
