Loose Women in Pharma

Women's health changemaker - Tina Backhouse

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.

TABOO - The Unspoken Truth about Women's Health with Helen Lambert

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.

Women's health back in the spotlight

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) [https://cdn.impactglobalhealth.org/media/Flying%20blind%20-%20Unveiling%20the%20patchy%20landscape%20of%20global%20R&D%20for%20endometriosis,%20polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome%20and%20uterine%20fibroids%20(1).pdf] and a comprehensive new review of women's health considerations in NICE guidelines [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12273117/]. Links below. And finally they plug the next Young Women in Pharma event on 8th October - book here [https://fienta.com/healthcare-heroes-women-inspiring-the-future-of-healthcare?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ywip-heroes] Enjoy!

The state of women with Dr Joanna Martin

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 [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/ [https://oneofmany.co.uk/] Check out the Beyond Bikini Medicine campaign here https://www.womeninpharma.network/campaign/beyond-bikini-medicine

Men’s life expectancy is less than women’s. Why is that?

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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sowerby-74592815/] and Miriam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-kenrick-83263713/] 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/eNHEqHZG [https://lnkd.in/eNHEqHZG]Testosterone and OA https://lnkd.in/eVHYbQh6 [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 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/wordbird/], PM Society [https://www.linkedin.com/company/pmsociety/], Cherry [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-advertising/] and The Salve Health | Certified B Corporation [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-salve/] without whom this would not be possible.And our media partner CONEXEN [https://www.linkedin.com/company/conexen/]INSPIRE! High 5 tickets are on sale here - https://lnkd.in/eGUxq3W8 [https://lnkd.in/eGUxq3W8]We still have a couple of sponsor slots available so contact Sarah [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-sowerby-74592815/] or Miriam [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-kenrick-83263713/] if you want to know more.Have a great weekend everyone!