Mind the Gap: Women’s Health is a podcast series exploring one of modern medicine’s biggest blind spots: the Women’s Health Gap. Through open, accessible conversations with leading researchers, founders, investors, and policy experts, we connect the stories behind the data to reveal how women’s health has been overlooked and what it will take to change that.
Structured around five pillars: education, research, innovation, investment, and policy, we dive into topics such as PMOS and chronic pain, censorship of women’s health content, femtech innovation, funding inequities, and the impact of health policy on real lives.
Designed to welcome listeners who may shy away from overly technical or medical content, the season blends rigorous science with storytelling, practical insight, and hope, offering an accessible platform for anyone who wants to better understand women’s health and be part of closing the gap.
Sex, Pleasure and Porn Literacy, with Marie Morice
Marie Morice spent 25 years working on climate change, sustainability and gender strategy at the UN, WWF, Barclays and Accenture. After her divorce, and the process of reclaiming her own sexuality that came with it, she retrained as a clinical sexologist. She is now the founder of the Pleasure Atelier, which runs workshops in Paris, London and online on the history of female pleasure, anatomy and sexual communication.
In this episode, Camille and Marie discuss:
Why so many women still can't name their own anatomy, and why the clitoris has only recently started appearing in school curricula
The taboo around sex, and how sex educators get shadowbanned on social media
How Marie handles trauma in her workshops, and why the starting point is permission to experience pleasure
Research linking sexual satisfaction to health, including orgasm and menopausal symptoms
The stigma around sex after menopause, and why for many women it can get better
Why younger generations report having less partnered sex
Porn literacy for adults, ethical porn, and protecting children from early exposure
Why Marie wants a satisfying sex life treated as a health indicator, not a lifestyle extra
Mentioned in this episode
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
Want by Gillian Anderson
The Kinsey Institute
Natsal (UK National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles)
Pour le Plaisir (film)
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The Pleasure Atelier Website: https://www.thepleasureatelier.co.uk/ (https://www.thepleasureatelier.co.uk/)
28 Sept 2026
Can you Monitor your Hormones?
Dr. Lara Zibners spent two decades as an emergency pediatrician before, in her words, accidentally co-founding a women's health startup. Trained in the US and based in the UK for 20 years, she went back to school at 50 for an MBA and is now co-founder of Calla Lily Clinical Care, a British B Corp building a leak-free vaginal drug delivery platform. The idea grew out of her own experience of seven rounds of IVF and months of painful progesterone injections.
In this episode, we discuss:
The real difference between "wellness" and "medical," and why some founders choose the wellness label to avoid regulation and reach revenue faster
Why the traditional VC model clashes with the slow, evidence-heavy path of women's health innovation, and who is filling the gap
Why continuous hormone monitoring can't yet tell your doctor anything useful, why it isn't the same as continuous glucose monitoring, and what would need to exist first
What it takes to build a women's health company, from getting "punched in the face 99 days in a row" to choosing the right co-founder
Whether women's health companies should be led only by women, and why Lara thinks the answer is "everybody pull up a chair"
Why the next phase of women's health has to come back to science and evidence
Lara's message to women, founders, and investors is to look past the hype and ask for what changes outcomes.
7 Jul 2026
CensHERship: When Social Media Silences Women’s Health
The conversation explores the significant challenges faced by founders in women's health and sexual wellbeing, particularly regarding financial barriers and misconceptions that lead to misclassifications in the industry. It highlights the systemic issues that entrepreneurs encounter when trying to secure banking services and payment processing, often due to the stigmatisation of products related to women's health.
23 Jun 2026
Inside the Venture Studio Actually Solving Women's Health Problems
Investment & Innovation: Building the FemTech Pipeline with Malin Frithiofsson, CEO of Daya Ventures
Only 2% of venture capital goes to all-female founding teams. In this episode, Malin Frithiofsson, CEO of Daya Ventures, breaks down how a venture studio model is closing that gap, building FemTech startups from the ground up, de-risking innovation, and putting ownership back in women's hands.
We cover: the funding gap behind the research gap, why "FemTech" needs a real definition, autoimmune disease and occupational health as the next frontiers, and what it actually takes to pitch women's health to investors who only speak the language of returns.
9 Jun 2026
The Period Pain Solution We Needed
In this episode, Simone Sabbione, CEO and co-founder of MelioDays, discusses her journey in women's health, the challenges faced in developing solutions for menstrual pain, and the systemic issues surrounding funding and innovation in this space. She shares insights on the importance of resilience in the startup world, the need for more women in leadership roles, and the future of women's health. Simone emphasises the significance of small actions in driving change and encourages aspiring female founders to believe in themselves and their ideas.
26 May 2026
Why Women's Health Is Actually the Smartest Investment Right Now
Vasanta Pundarika is the CEO and founder of Lotuspring, a healthcare advisory firm helping visionary leaders in women's health and behavioural health build sustainable growth strategies. With 20 years of experience as a healthcare investment banker, she has advised on transactions ranging from early-stage startups to multi-billion dollar companies.
Vasanta breaks down why heart disease, not breast cancer, is the number one killer of women, and why so few people know it. She unpacks the real mechanics of fundraising in women's health: what investors actually look for, why founders are exhausted from explaining their sector before they even get to their pitch, and what it truly takes to build a women's health company that lasts.
Clear-eyed, financially fluent, and deeply grounded in clinical reality this one is essential listening whether you are a founder, an investor, or simply trying to understand why this space is still struggling to scale.
12 May 2026
How Feminvest Empowers Women
In this conversation, Michaela, CEO of FemInvest, shares her journey in establishing a venture capital fund focused on investing in women-led businesses. She discusses the challenges women face in entrepreneurship, particularly in securing funding and the importance of financial and health literacy. Michaela also highlights her personal health challenges and the systemic issues surrounding women's health. The discussion emphasises the need for collaboration between governments and venture capitalists to improve outcomes for women, as well as the cultural barriers that persist in the investment landscape. Ultimately, Michaela advocates for empowering women to take control of their health and financial futures.
28 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Changing Healthcare From Within: From Clinics to Boardrooms
In this conversation, Dr. Mitzi Krockover discusses her extensive career in women's health, highlighting the importance of innovation, investment, and advocacy in improving healthcare for women. She emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of women's health issues, the barriers faced, and the role of intersectionality in addressing disparities. Dr. Krockover also shares insights from her podcast, the significance of philanthropy, and the impact of political decisions on women's health. The discussion concludes with a call to action for individuals to advocate for themselves and others in the realm of women's health.
14 Apr 2026
Access, Equity, Action: From Health Policy to Women’s Care
In this conversation, Liz Powell discusses the critical role of policy in women's health, the impact of Roe v. Wade, and the challenges faced by healthcare providers. She speaks of the importance of advocacy, education, and community involvement in addressing disparities in women's health access. Liz also highlights the need for better representation in clinical trials and the potential for innovation in women's health. The discussion concludes with a call to action for voters to engage in women's health issues and the importance of bipartisan support for effective policy changes.
31 Mar 2026
How Health Policy Drives Women’s Health Progress
In this conversation, Katie Schubert, president and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research, discusses the historical exclusion of women from clinical trials, the current state of women's health research, and the importance of advocacy and policy change. She highlights the challenges women face in healthcare, including data gaps and the need for intersectional approaches. Schubert emphasises the role of employers and technology in supporting women's health and calls for community engagement to drive positive change.
I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music.
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17 Mar 2026
Nutrition’s power for Endometriosis, PCOS and overall Hormonal Health
Stephanie Pirotta discusses the critical intersection of nutrition and women’s health, focusing on conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. She emphasises the importance of lifestyle management and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care. The discussion also highlights the challenges in women’s health research, including funding issues and the prevalence of misinformation on social media. Stephanie advocates for empowering women to take charge of their health and the necessity for continued research and education in this vital area.
I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music.
3 Mar 2026
Do I Have PCOS?
Professor Elisabet Stener-Victorin discusses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal condition affecting women. She explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and the variability of PCOS among individuals. The conversation highlights the importance of lifestyle management, the challenges in diagnosing PCOS, and its connection to mental health. Professor Stener-Victorin also addresses the genetic factors involved, treatment options, and the need for increased public awareness and research funding for women’s health issues.
I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music.
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17 Feb 2026
What Everyone Needs to Know About Women's Health
Professor Joyce Harper discusses the multifaceted aspects of women's health, emphasising the importance of gender-specific research, education, and the need for policy changes. She highlights the evolution of women's health awareness over the years, the role of media in disseminating accurate information, and the challenges posed by misinformation in the digital age. Harper advocates for a more inclusive and diverse approach to women's health education, calling for a normalisation of discussions around menstruation and reproductive health. She also addresses the need for regulatory frameworks to combat misinformation and ensure that women's health is prioritised globally.
I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music.
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3 Feb 2026
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3 Feb 2026
Why I Started This Podcast
In this first episode of Mind the Gap, I explain the purpose of the podcast and introduce its five core pillars: Research, Education, Policy, Investment, Innovation. I outline how each pillar captures a different part of the gender health gap, from how studies are designed, to how care is delivered, how symptoms affect our work lives, how policies are written, and how cultural norms shape what gets taken seriously.
Listeners will learn why looking at women’s health through these five lenses gives a clearer, more practical picture of what needs to change. I also share how these pillars will structure future episodes, guide our choice of guests, and help turn complex issues into concrete questions and actions.
I’d like to thank Clark at Pine Forest Media for his incredible support throughout the production process, Studio Indice for their brilliant work on the visual identity, and Lechani for the beautiful music.
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Inside a recent episode
Changing Healthcare From Within: From Clinics to Boardrooms
Published 28 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] You know, it sounds trite, but it still gets said. And you'll hear it from entrepreneurs, for example, who'll go into investor meetings. mostly with male investors, and they're told that their area is a niche. It's a niche market. And I don't know how 51% of the population can be a niche market, but it just shows you kind of the cognitive dissonance of how we've been viewed or how these problems have been viewed. So obviously that's a myth. It is not a niche market. 51% of the population. And, you know, not everyone has all the same issues. But again, for the most part, they're pretty substantial total addressable markets, as we call them. […]
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