Women's Digital Health
Women's Digital Health Podcast is dedicated to learning more about new digital technologies in women's health. 80% of US healthcare spending is determined by women. Yet only 4% of the investment dollars of healthcare companies are actually spent researching and developing new products and solutions for women. Many of us are frustrated with incomplete healthcare experiences and sometimes dismissive responses from healthcare providers. You're probably wondering, is there a more convenient and accessible way to get the health experience that I want? Is there a way to get more control over your healthcare journey? Dr. Brandi Sinkfield is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist with over 10 years of experience. Growing up she experienced the shame, secrecy, and lack of transparency surrounding women’s health. This has driven her to imagine a pathway for other women to access information that leaves them feeling empowered and full of confidence. Every two weeks on this podcast, Dr. Sinkfield will discuss digital health in depth, exploring innovative health solutions that are bridging the women's health gap. She will speak with digital health creators, investors, and technologists who are creating convenient and accessible health solutions for women that are designed to fit their schedules and accommodate their needs. Whether you're curious about advancements improving women's health or struggling with health issues like obesity, heart conditions, or hormone shifts from pregnancy to menopause, follow Women's Digital Health on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode.
Episodes
What happens when your body forces you into menopause before you're ready?
In this episode of the Women’s Digital Health Podcast, journalist and podcast creator Golda Arthur shares her deeply personal story of navigating genetic cancer risk, surgical menopause, and the emotional fallout that followed. When her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Golda discovered she carried a rare gene mutation—RAD51C—that i...
This season, we're discussing perimenopause and how technology intersects with this often overlooked phase of life.
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Heidi Davis. She's the CEO and co-founder of Peri, a groundbreaking wearable device designed to help women track their symptoms and gain objective data to discuss with healthcare providers. With a global perspective and background in nutrition and m...
This season, we're talking about perimenopause and how technology intersects with this important phase of life. I’ll be sharing my personal experiences, discussing the current technological landscape, and providing insights from my new book, Hormone Harmony, along with a companion Digital Health guide.
Many women, including myself, are navigating perimenopause without adequate preparation or information. We can d...
Welcome back to the Women's Digital Health Podcast! In this bonus episode, I’m diving into how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming anesthesia and postoperative care.
First, I explain the essential roles of anesthesiologists, which go beyond just putting patients to sleep. Next, I introduce some key vocabulary terms related to AI in anesthesia. Then, we explore how AI is actively assisting anesthesiologis...
In the final episode of Season Two of the Women's Digital Health Podcast, I wanted to guide you through our mental health and technology journey. This season has focused on how technology can support mental health, especially in light of the current mental health crisis highlighted by the American Psychological Association.
We’ve packed this season with valuable content aimed at being a resource for our...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Reverend Sonia Russell, the CEO behind the Blackfullness mental health app. We delved into her journey, discussing how she overcame personal challenges when she discovered mindfulness.
Sonia shared insights into the app's features, which aims to support Black individuals in managing stress and promoting mindfulness through breathing techniques. The app was developed wi...
This episode contains depictions of suicide and infanticide that you may find disturbing.
Did you know that 20% of pregnant women experience emotional or mood disorders? And while we don't always want to talk about it, suicide during the perinatal period is a leading cause of death in women.
My guest today is Dr. Dhami, a specialist in perinatal mental health. She shares valuable insights and r...
Have you ever wanted to tell yourself a different story about your past? A story that embraces challenges, restores joy, and stops you from reliving past trauma over and over again.
My guest today is LaShonda Walker, the founder of A New Life Story Coaching Service. Despite checking all the societal boxes of success, LaShonda found herself exhausted and unfulfilled. Her turning point came during the pandemic,...
If you're feeling burnt out, did you know that non-invasive brain technologies can make a big difference in your life? By delivering microcurrents to the brain through the vagus nerve, this innovative approach can address various mental health conditions without the need for invasive procedures.
We look into the world of non-invasive brain technologies, which entails delivering low-level electrical curre...
For the last part of our series aimed at demystifying AI’s role in mental health, we delve deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on women seeking mental health resources. In this episode, we discuss bias in AI, the recent Change Healthcare data breach, and how to protect yourself in the digital health landscape.
If we define bias as leaning towards one outcome over others, it's obvious that, wh...
The benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in providing personalized care and enhancing the mental health experience for users and professionals are clear. From personalized treatment plans based on data analysis to chatbots offering convenient and affordable support, AI is revolutionizing the mental health landscape.
However, the episode also addresses challenges in digital therapeutics and the need for m...
If you're curious about how AI is revolutionizing mental health support, one of the big hurdles is learning the language! Terms like Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Models (NLMs), chatbots, and Chat GPT all get thrown into the mix. But what do they mean? And how do they relate to your own mental health journey?
In the first part of a three-part series aimed at demystifying AI's r...
If you've decided that 2024 is the year that you're going to start paying more attention to your mental health, there are so many benefits that telemental health can offer.
Telemental health is the use of telecommunications or videoconferencing technology to provide mental health services. It is sometimes referred to as telepsychiatry or telepsychology.
In this episode. I delve into the wo...
Welcome to this episode of the Women's Digital Health podcast! Today, I want to discuss the connection between mental health and overall well-being and the urgent need for more mental health tools and resources. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 90% of respondents believe that the United States is in a mental health crisis. Therefore, understanding the connection between mental heal...
For the final episode of the first season of the podcast, I wanted to dispel some myths about Women's Digital Health and Femtech in general.
I wanted to do this because I think that some of these myths come from a desire to lessen women's concerns about technology. Throughout this series, I've tried to show you the many benefits that can come from adopting digital technology as a way to learn a...
My guest today is somebody who operates at the very forefront of women's digital health.
Dr. Lynae Brayboy, MD is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, obstetrics, and gynecology. She graduated from the Lewis Katz Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2007, following which she worked as a Resident at the Abington Hospital Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania.
I...
Adrianna Hopkins is an award-winning storyteller, professor, moderator, and host. She is also committed to breaking the wall of silence about fibroids.
Fibroids are muscular growths that develop within the uterine wall. Although they are often non-cancerous, they can exist as solitary tumors or manifest in multiple masses within the uterus. These growths vary in size, ranging from as small as an apple seed to...
Artificial Intelligence can trigger all kinds of scary thoughts, mostly the killer androids and evil computers from the movies. And the frightening pace that this technology is developing? It comes to something when the people behind AI are calling for developers to slow down.
So if you saw this episode title and were concerned about the role AI could play in women's health, I'm here to put your min...
If you're a woman living in the US, you're probably like me and assume that when you pay your federal taxes, they're going to be put towards really important things, roads, food, and, you know, safety, education. You also assume that the money is going to be allocated to really important agencies like the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, and other agencies to fund healthcare.
However, w...
Do you have a reproductive life plan? Don't worry if you don't! I certainly didn't when I first heard the term. However, by the end of this episode, you should have more of an idea of what one is and why you should at least have a conversation with your health provider about getting one.
Dr. Samantha Butts, MD MSCE, received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practi...
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