The Pink Pineapple Podcast

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 packe...

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evidence-based pregnancy education matters, how clinicians can use social media responsibly, and why silence, fear and outdated paternalistic practices still shape too many maternity experiences.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 misinformat...

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 . Follow Ksenia on Lin...

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...

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: address...

In this episode, we speak with Paulina Cecula, Co-Founder of Dama Health , about why women’s health prescribing still relies too heavily on trial and error, and how AI, data and personalisation could change that. We explore hormone therapy, prescribing inequities, pharmacogenetics, clinical AI, women’s health data gaps, responsible model development, and what it really takes to build in women’s he...

Most women are told to prepare for birth, but far fewer are prepared for the emotional, psychological, and identity shift that can come with motherhood. In this powerful episode, we speak with Vanessa Rio, founder of Mothering Minds, about the hidden mental health crisis affecting new parents and why so many still suffer in silence. Vanessa shares her journey from linguistics and journalism into w...

Explore how Nancy Scotford and her team are developing groundbreaking hardware to improve sexual pleasure, health, and understanding across a woman’s lifetime. This episode reveals the science, technology, and social impact behind their innovative approach. In this episode: Nancy shares how Get Rude's device focuses on sustaining and enhancing the pleasure state, rather than quick orgasms typi...

Motherhood changes everything, but our systems still behave as if women should simply bounce back. In this episode, Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris, founder of Matresa, joins us to talk about matrescence, the hidden transition into motherhood, and why postnatal support remains so fragmented. We explore maternal mental health, the gaps in education and care after birth, the role of workplaces, and how t...

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast, Emma Thornton and Claudia speak to Ella Harris, Founder and CEO of UVISA, about one of women’s health’s most common but least comfortably discussed issues: vaginal dysbiosis.  We explore why so many women end up self-diagnosing, why current treatment pathways can feel repetitive and frustrating, and what happens when innovation finally enters a space...

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast , Claudia and Emma speak with Dr Jordan Abdi , CEO and co-founder of U-Ploid Biotechnologies , about one of the most important and misunderstood aspects of fertility: egg quality . Jordan explains the biology behind how eggs age and why chromosomal errors become more common over time. The conversation explores how U-Ploid’s technology aims to address t...

Urinary tract infections affect millions of women, yet many still feel their symptoms are misunderstood or dismissed. In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast , Emma and Claudia speak with digital health leader, advisor and women’s health advocate Katherine Church about women’s experiences with UTIs, the limitations of current care pathways, and emerging innovations in diagnostics, prevention...

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast, we explore the emerging field of continuous hormone monitoring through wearable technology. Jenny Duan , CEO and co-founder of Clair Health , joins us to discuss their wrist-worn device designed to generate ongoing hormone trend insights for estrogen, progesterone, LH and FSH. We talk about how this technology works, what clinical validation involves,...

In Slice 17, we sit down with Nina Van Schaick , midwife and COO of PeriPear , to talk about one of the least discussed yet most common complications of childbirth: perineal trauma. We explore the reality of tearing, including obstetric anal sphincter injury , the long term physical and psychological impact on women, and the surprising lack of awareness before birth. We also unpack the evidence be...

In Slice 16, we are joined by Dr Tom Chambers , somnologist and co founder of Theta Sleep , to explore why sleep medicine needs a rethink, especially for women. From underdiagnosed sleep apnoea and insomnia to the impact of pregnancy and menopause on sleep, we discuss the gender differences that are often overlooked. We also dive into the rise of tech enabled sleep clinics, the pros and cons of sl...

Emma and Claudia are joined by Charlotte Lewis , femtech lawyer and co-author of the FemHealth Focus Report , to unpack the real barriers holding women’s health back. They explore why women’s health remains underfunded, how regulation is often misunderstood, and what needs to change across investment, policy and innovation to close the gender health gap. The conversation also looks ahead - at the...

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast , Claudia Pastides and Emma Thornton speak with Chiara Board , the scientist-founder behind P Happi , about her journey from repeated UTIs to launching a first-of-its-kind daily intimate serum designed to support and protect the vaginal microbiome. Chiara explains why the vaginal microbiome has long been under-researched compared with the gut, how horm...

In Slice Thirteen of The Pink Pineapple Podcast , Emma and Claudia are joined by Michelle Griffin , a former obstetrician-gynaecologist turned health tech advisor, to talk about fibroids - one of the most common yet least understood conditions affecting women. They explore why fibroids are so often normalised, what symptoms women are expected to tolerate, and how gaps in education and diagnosis co...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Julie Hammond , GP, CEO of Mamar , and maternal health advocate, for a deeply honest conversation about pregnancy loss, neurodiversity, and why postnatal care so often fails women. We talk about the silence around loss, the mental load of early motherhood, cultural sensitivity in care, and why mothers themselves are still too easily overlooked by health systems....

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast , hosts Emma and Claudia are joined by Dr Derrick Khor - cancer doctor, health-tech consultant, and co-founder of Medical Consulting Group - for an honest and timely conversation about male allyship in women’s health and FemTech. Derrick shares what drew him into advocating for women’s health, why allyship is more than performative support, and how men...

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast , we’re joined by Dr Rosie Webster , behavioural scientist and health coach, to unpack why New Year’s resolutions (especially around weight) so often fail women (and men) - and what actually works instead. This is a refreshingly honest conversation about: why January creates unrealistic pressure how “all-or-nothing” thinking sabotages behaviour change...

In this episode, Emma and Claudia reflect on the defining moments in women’s health and femtech in 2025. From the WHOOP controversy and the rise of GLP-1 medications to major funding commitments, censorship in women’s health, and the realities faced by female founders, they unpack what this year revealed about the evolving health-tech landscape — and what it might mean as we head into 2026.

In this episode, Emma and Claudia (Doctors and experienced health tech enthusiasts) unpack what it really takes to get into health tech. From personal branding and networking to transferable clinical skills and CVs that actually work, they share honest advice, common misconceptions, and practical steps for clinicians looking to make the move in 2026.

Endometriosis is still widely under-diagnosed, with many women facing years of uncertainty. In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast , Claudia and Emma speak to Molly Jowsey, co-founder of Revela. We explore how technology and better data are changing the path to diagnosis — from patient insight to surgical planning — and where tools like Revela can genuinely make a difference. We also discus...

Phase co-founder Maggie McDaris joins us to discuss the link between hormones and how we think, feel, and work. We explore the evidence behind cycle-related cognitive changes and how Phase turns that science into practical insights. A smart, empowering conversation about understanding your biology and planning your month with more intention.