Loose Women in Pharma

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 ab...

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...

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) and a comprehensive new review of women's health considerations in NICE guidelines . Links below. And finally they plug the next Young Women in Pharma event on 8th October - book here Enjoy!

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...

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 lat...

This week the Loose Women in Pharma, ​ Sarah and Miriam , discuss their upcoming INSPIRE! Hi5 event focused on future-proofing our careers amidst rapid technological changes and all the global uncertainty. They discuss the power of humanity to adapt and evolve and the importance of embracing change even if we feel resistance because of the huge breakthroughs it can yield. They reflect on how openi...

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, Sarah and Miriam unpack the illusion of control and how it shapes our daily lives. From the unpredictability of existence to the historical journey of women’s rights, they explore the tension between structure and spontaneity — and how learning to let go can be a radical act of self-compassion. Topics we touch on: 🔶 Why “control” might be holding u...

In this week's episode of Loose Women in Pharma, Sarah and Miriam explore the pervasive sense of discomfort in today's unpredictable world. What will happen next in our industry? What is happening in the world at large? What will this mean for our own lives and for those we love? It’s not easy feeling uncomfortable. We do lots to avoid it. Some of it healthy, some less so. The pace and unp...

While Trump is wreaking chaos around the world, it’s easy to overlook what the impact of his reign on science and women’s health. And when you do open that box, it’s easy to feel scared and want to hide. In this podcast Sarah and Miriam ask Dr Hannah Roberts - what can we do? And we get some pretty good answers. Follow up here: Read Hannah's LinkedIn article Record any impacts of the anti-DEI...

This  International Women’s Day , Miriam and Sarah are back with a  brand new, full-length podcast —the first one in ages!  This time, they sat down with  Consultant Gynaecologist and all-around women’s health champion, Dr Karen Morton , to chat about the classic "bikini medicine" topics (you know, the stuff no one ever teaches us properly). They got the chance to ask all the so-called  stupid que...

Have you been thinking about nominating yourself or someone you know for the Women in Pharma Role Model Awards? The deadline for entries is FAST-approaching - Friday 31 Jan – so the time to act is NOW! 💥 It’s cold and windy. 🌬️ ❄️ The bank account is empty. So what better way to spend 30 minutes this weekend than to:Nominate yourself (it’s not icky – it’s inspiring!) Or give the ultimate gift by...

It's the day after their INSPIRE! 4U event. Miriam and Sarah reflect on what had an impact and thank their supporters.

In the final roundup of 2024, Sarah surprises Miriam, and they reflect on highlights from the year, personally, professionally and for Women in Pharma. It can be easy to get caught up in a frantic rush to the Christmas finishing line but traditionally this darkest period of the year involved closing things down and going inwards. One such German-speaking tradition is Sperrnächte or Dunkelnächte, a...

On the day after Thanksgiving, the Women in Pharma discuss the extraordinary power of gratitude and launch the 2025 Role Model Awards. Find out more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRvbJAY9 Snap up the last few industry tickets for INSPIRE!4U here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ezKwQZbe

Dancing Queens! From a fun team building evening at ABBA Voyage to an epic Young Women in Pharma first event, it’s all been happening this week. There’s high energy in the Women in Pharma camp! More than half the tickets for INSPIRE!4U on 16 January 2025 have now GONE in the first week of availability, so be sure to get in quick, especially if you are from the industry side of life. We’re shaking ...

In this Halloweeny conversation, Sarah and Miriam reflect on spooky happenings with their personal growth and transformation.   They share exciting developments on ⁠#beyondbikinimedicine⁠ including a collaboration brewing with Paul Simms’ team of rebels and misfits at Impatient Health alongside Kate Womersley of the The George Institute for Global Health who leads the MESSAGE (Medical Science Sex...

As human’s we are hard wired for connection. This week Miriam & Sarah talk about their weeks of connectivity, conscious network design and some juicy opportunities for YOU to come and connect with your Women in Pharma network.

Feeling stressed out by lastminititus? Experiencing energy black holes in your daily work? At risk of sinking into the Bermuda triangle between commercial, agency and procurement as you just try to get your key projects done with people you trust? In today’s round-up of the week, Sarah and Miriam delve into the concept of 'energy black holes' within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Th...

On this cold, sunny October Friday, the Loose Women in Pharma discuss the challenges faced in the life sciences sector. They emphasise the importance of maintaining connections, having fun, and prioritising self-care amidst the stress of uncertainty and job hunting. The discussion also touches on the power of asking for help and keeping a sense of optimism in overcoming adversity. Let’s hold each...

In their latest update Sarah and Miriam reflect on the power of waves as they squeeze themselves into neoprene suits down in Cornwall ready for a bit of body-boarding. There has been a swell of activity over the last few weeks from both the Women in Pharma and others championing the need to close the women’s health gap and improve the health of everyone by adopting a gendered lens in health and me...

Miriam and Sarah sit down with Nicky Stunt from RBW consulting to discuss what those working in healthcare agencies say they want from their leaders. If you’re an agency leader or future leader (of any gender) wondering what’s expected from you in terms of accountability, transparency, trust and communication in a hybrid world, take a listen. This podcast will challenge you to think about your sel...

Find out what Miriam and Sarah did over the summer, the challenges of settling back into the habits that set us up for success and what Women in Pharma has on the Autumn agenda. Places are going fast for our Women in Pharma 'Asthma is 'Worse for Women' webinar on 27 September. Don’t miss out; register here: https://lnkd.in/eRPNkXtq Women in Pharma is asking for some help. Could you, or...

This week Sarah and Miriam talk about the benefits for doing hard things - the things that challenge us, stretch us and grow us. And how brilliant we feel when we have done those hard things. Sarah’s book launch gets a mention too - check it out via the link in bio! #womeninpharma #beyondbikinimedicine #womenshealthgap #WIP #weinspirepossibilities #whatispossible

The day after the Women in Pharma INSPIRE! 3 event, Sarah was feeling buzzy and bonkers, while Miriam crashed! They reflect on a fun evening of connection and inspiration and realising that the Beyond Bikini Medicine campaign might not be so impossible as it first sounds. If you missed out, be the first to hear about future events by signing up to our mailing list here  https://lnkd.in/equqrv7R An...

Celebration time! We chat to @Rina Newton about being a finalist in the Asian Women of Achievement Awards; the power of a supportive network, resilience and kindness. We muse on why women love to share their achievements with others in their team and life and what we learned about imposter syndrome. Plus its the final call for the last few tickets to INSPIRE!3 Tickets almost sold out - again! http...