The Pink Pineapple Podcast

30 Episodes In 🍍: What Women's Health Innovators Are Teaching Us

Celebrate 30 episodes with us on the Pink Pineapple Podcast! Discover the bold truths behind women’s health innovation as we share inspiring stories from trailblazers in femtech. Learn how personal experiences fuel groundbreaking solutions and explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you're an aspiring founder, healthcare professional, or investor, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to drive change in the world of women’s health. Tune in and be part of the conversation that could spark the next big breakthrough!

The Authentic Pregnancy Doctor 📣: Truth, Trust & Maternity Care

In this episode, we speak with Dr Clare Tower, the Authentic Pregnancy Doctor, about honesty, trust and the role of social media in maternity care. Clare shares why transparent, evidence-based pregnancy education matters, how clinicians can use social media responsibly, and why silence, fear and outdated paternalistic practices still shape too many maternity experiences. We talk about misinformation, burnout in obstetrics, patient trust, antenatal education and what it really means to empower women before, during and after pregnancy. Follow Clare on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theauthenticpregnancydr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticpregnancydoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthenticPregnancyDoctor/shorts

Beyond Kegels 💦: The Virtual Physio Platform Transforming Pelvic Health

Join us as Ksenia Fortin-Brazeau, founder of Mothercore, shares her journey in transforming pelvic health care. Discover the real challenges women face and how innovative solutions are making a difference. This episode sheds light on the importance of pelvic health at every life stage, offering insights and practical advice for women seeking better care. Check out Mothercore [https://mothercore.co.uk/]. Follow Ksenia on LinkedIn [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ksenia-fortin-brazeau-9b515633].

The Startup Turning Vaginal pH Into Early Health Insights 🔍

In this episode we are joined by Roswitha Verwer and Dr. Muskaan Bhan from YON E Health. They discuss their innovative medical device designed to measure vaginal pH and basal body temperature, aiming to empower women with early insights into their reproductive health. The conversation delves into the challenges of developing such technology, the personal stories that inspired it, and the broader implications for women's health.

Empowering Sexual Health 🍆: Portaul's Innovative Approach to STI Prevention

In this episode, Doyinsola Kuku, founder of Portaul, shares how her platform is transforming sexual health communication through privacy-first technology, combating stigma, and integrating prevention into everyday social interactions. Discover how Portaul aims to normalize STI testing and empower individuals to take control of their sexual well-being. Key topics * The mission behind Portaul: addressing the $60 billion global STI prevention gap * The three pillars of stigma: social, informational, and conversational, and how the platform addresses each * How Portaul facilitates discreet sharing of test results and real-time exposure alerts * The role of community and user feedback in shaping the platform's features * Privacy and security measures ensuring user trust and confidentiality * Strategies for navigating social stigma and cultural barriers in sexual health * The future vision of integrating Portaul with dating apps and wider health systems * Challenges of marketing sexual health in a stigmatized environment * Lessons from startup scaling: balancing perfectionism with iterative development Resources & Links Portaul Official Website [https://portaul.com/] Portaul on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@portaul] Connect with Doyinsola Kuku LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-doyinsola-kuku-13182a2aa/]