Under the Sisterhood

Elizabeth Elfenbein

Under the Sisterhood podcast is one of our key storysharing platforms, celebrating the journeys of women as leaders, changemakers, and advocates in women’s health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Host Elizabeth Elfenbein engages with women aged 18 to 100+ in intimate conversations, uncovering their experiences and wisdom while highlighting their impact on creating a healthier, more inclusive world. These stories not only honor women’s resilience and leadership but also foster meaningful dialogue around mental health, empowerment, and innovative solutions that help close the gender health gap and inspire change. Seasons & Special Editions: Season 1: Being a Woman in Today’s WorldSeason 2: Women’s March of VoicesSeason 3: Women Making the World HealthierSpecial Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs, Women Investing in Women’s Health, Women Making HistorySeason 4: Women’s March for Mental WellnessThe Under the Sisterhood podcast is a tribute to the strength and impact of women leading the way in fostering change. With podcast producer Matt Butler and music by Ayla Schafer, Elizabeth Elfenbein creates a space where women are seen, heard, and celebrated, driving deeper connections and inspiring action through the power of storysharing.

  1. Marching to the Rescue: Firefighter Shannon Churchwell’s Call to Serve

    5D AGO

    Marching to the Rescue: Firefighter Shannon Churchwell’s Call to Serve

    Today, we’re Marching for Change with Shannon Churchwell, a mother, daughter, and firefighter/paramedic with over 20 years of service in San Antonio, Texas, and a woman who wears many hats (sometimes literally). Shannon’s career has spanned medical strike teams, mobile integrated health, mental health response, and medical bike operations, all while working 24-hour shifts every fourth day. She is also happily married and the mother of a beautifully complex family—biological, step, foster, and adoptive—mostly grown, with one 13-year-old still at home. Beyond the uniform, Shannon is an artist, an avid sun-soaker, and a world-traveling roller skater. Somewhere along the way, the question stopped being how do I do it all? and became what actually serves me? In her later years, Shannon began the deeper work—learning when to say no, honoring her mental and physical health, and redefining strength not as endurance, but as intention. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    37 min
  2. Becca Rose: From Hashimoto’s to Marching for Epigenetics

    FEB 25

    Becca Rose: From Hashimoto’s to Marching for Epigenetics

    Today we’re marching for change with Becca Roses a mother, daughter, sister and the founder of Mind Body Genes, an epigenetics education and genetic testing platform for wellness practitioners and consumers. She specializes in translating complex genetic data into practical, lifestyle-based strategies that support hormone balance, gut health, inflammation, and long-term vitality. Through practitioner training, certification, and personalized genetic blueprints, Becca helps professionals confidently integrate genetics into their work while empowering individuals and families to make informed, sustainable health decisions. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    26 min
  3. From Patient to Changemaker: Elevating Voices in Healthcare with Lucie Bayer

    FEB 19

    From Patient to Changemaker: Elevating Voices in Healthcare with Lucie Bayer

    Today, we’re marching for change with Lucie Bayer, a mother, daughter, sister, and a patient marketing and advocacy leader with over 20 years of experience advancing human-centered strategies across rare disease, oncology, and chronic care. She is currently Director of Patient Marketing at Day One Biopharmaceuticals, where she leads unbranded and branded patient marketing for OJEMDA, including market-shaping campaigns, caregiver education programs, and a national Caregiver Ambassador initiative supporting families affected by pediatric low-grade glioma. Across her career, Lucie has led multiple product and expanded-indication launches spanning ultra-rare and chronic conditions, including Hepatitis C, Cystic Fibrosis, Hereditary Angioedema, Acromegaly, and pediatric cancer. Her work is grounded in deep collaboration with advocacy organizations, patient and caregiver communities, and healthcare teams to translate lived patient experiences into meaningful education, trust, and engagement. She brings a global, creative lens to transforming complex science into strategies that make a real difference for patients and their families. Lucie’s career began in the Czech Republic, where she worked for global marketing communications agencies such as JW Thompson and BBDO. Her work has since been recognized with numerous industry accolades across both agency and pharmaceutical roles, including the 2025 Top Marketer of the Year by DTC National. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    35 min
  4. Marching to Break Barriers: The Power and Purpose of Kyrstin Johnson

    FEB 11

    Marching to Break Barriers: The Power and Purpose of Kyrstin Johnson

    Today we’re marching for change with Kyrstin Johnson, a daughter, sister, friend, and a Division I NCAA collegiate gymnast, entrepreneur, author, and trailblazer whose impact on the sport extends far beyond competition. She made history as the first HBCU gymnast in the state of Alabama and the first HBCU gymnast to win a national vault title, cementing her legacy as a record-breaking athlete. Known for her power, precision, and presence, Kyrstin has also become a viral gymnast, drawing worldwide attention and bringing fresh energy and culture to the sport of gymnastics. Beyond the podium, Kyrstin is the CEO of KJ Flips, LLC and the author of a children’s book that promotes confidence, perseverance, and self-belief. She is also a strong advocate for mental health, using her voice to encourage balance, wellness, and honest conversations within athletics. Through mentorship, leadership, and storytelling, Kyrstin empowers young athletes to embrace their individuality, show up unapologetically, and understand that their worth extends far beyond scores and rankings. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    27 min
  5. Marching for Change with Lulu Shabell: Reimagining Creative Markets in Africa

    FEB 8

    Marching for Change with Lulu Shabell: Reimagining Creative Markets in Africa

    Today we’re marching for change with Lulu Shabell a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate who builds pathways for prosperity at the intersection of Africa's creative industries and global capital markets. The Founder & CEO of LULUBELL Group, has spent two decades building scalable commercial ecosystems that transform African fashion and design into strategic economic assets—unlocking eight-figure valuations,forging cross-border partnerships, and demonstrating how cultural innovation drives inclusive growth. Her market-building achievements include directing the global breakthrough of 90 designers from 30 African and Caribbean nations at Portugal Fashion; integrating African creators into France's luxury ecosystem through TRANOÏ Paris; leading Africa's representation at Dubai's AFRA World Fashion Confluence; and curating The Mercado Project at Rockefeller Center—Africa's first year-long luxury retail showcase in the United States. Through her "Wear in the World" column for Robb Report Africa, she chronicles how African craftsmanship and sustainability innovation are reshaping global luxury markets. Recognized among the Top 5 Women Transforming Africa's Fashion Ecosystem by Industrie Africa and among the Top 100 Women in African Fashion 2025 by The Fashion Law Institute, Lulu collaborates with multilateral organizations including the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UNESCO, and the UN Global Compact. Through these partnerships, she shapes investment and sustainability frameworks that position creative industries as engines of job creation, technological adoption, and economic diversification. Through LULUBELL Group, she bridges public and private sector interests—connecting designers, investors, policymakers, and civil society networks to build the partnerships essential for Africa's creative sector to achieve its full economic potential and continuing to contribute meaningfully to the continent's next era of growth. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    34 min
  6. Lejla Dauti on Marching for Her Freedom

    JAN 30

    Lejla Dauti on Marching for Her Freedom

    Today we’re Marching for Change with Lejla Dauti, a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate and a powerhouse domestic-abuse specialist, survivor advocate and founder of the “Lejla Please Tell My Story” movement. She brings lived experience, professional rigour and unshakeable passion to her work: after surviving years of abuse and fleeing genocide in childhood, Lejla built a formidable career on challenging policy reform and training professionals on best practice for supporting victims and survivors. With credentials as a practitioner and independent domestic & sexual-violence advisor (IDVA), Lejla has been featured in podcasts, documentaries and major media, sharing her story to amplify survivor voices and transform how society responds to abuse. Her accolades include speaking engagements at the Ministry of Justice and other high-level platforms as an expert voice in trauma recovery and justice reform; Including through her work as a migration sector advisory panel specialist expert in GBVA for women in migrant communities for the London Mayors Office   Lejla’s mission is unapologetically bold: to create safe spaces for survivors, disrupt the silence around abuse and deliver evidence-informed healing and recovery that honours survivor strength. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    42 min
  7. Marching for Sustainability: Dr. Renuka Thakore on Leading Meaningful Change

    JAN 22

    Marching for Sustainability: Dr. Renuka Thakore on Leading Meaningful Change

    Today we’re marching for change with Dr. Renuka Thakore, a proud mother, grandmother, and lifelong partner whose journey reflects a deep commitment to family and a vision for a just, sustainable world. Her life’s work interlaces leadership, education, and advocacy, grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins with shared values and collective action. As Founder of Global Sustainable Futures: Progress through Partnerships (GSFN), UK, Renuka leads a global movement that connects academia, industry, and communities to co-create solutions for climate resilience and sustainable development. Her leadership inspires collaboration across borders, fostering inclusive strategies that empower societies to adapt, thrive, and prosper. With more than two decades of influence across continents, Renuka has shaped transformative agendas in sustainability, circular economy, and climate adaptation. She drives systemic change by building partnerships that integrate equity, innovation, and environmental stewardship. Her work strengthens community resilience, redefines agricultural systems, and accelerates transitions toward regenerative economies. Renuka’s contributions have earned international recognition, including awards for sustainability leadership, entrepreneurial thinking, and global development impact. She champions systems thinking and transdisciplinary approaches, blending technology, data, and education to address complex challenges. Her vision is clear: sustainable futures cannot rely on traditional models — they must be co-created through collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility. Today, Renuka continues to inspire and mobilize communities worldwide, proving that when we care for ourselves, each other, and our planet, we lay the foundation for a future where equity and sustainability thrive together. If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    32 min
  8. Marching for Health: Dr. Maizes on a Lifetime of Integrative Care and Change

    JAN 15

    Marching for Health: Dr. Maizes on a Lifetime of Integrative Care and Change

    Today we’re marching for change with Dr. Victoria Maizes a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend and mentor to all women and the Founding Executive Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and a Professor of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Arizona.  She is internationally recognized as a thought leader and innovator in integrative medicine and together with her team at the Center, she created and implemented educational programs that have trained thousands of health professionals and impacted the care of millions of people.  She is the editor of the Oxford University textbook Integrative Women’s Health and the author of Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child. Her newest book: Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body’s Rapid Recovery Reflex comes out on January 13, 2026. She co-hosts the popular podcast Body of Wonder with Dr Andrew Weil and was named one of the world’s 25 intelligent optimists by ODE magazine.  If you haven’t already, please give us a quick review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify and don’t forget you can follow us FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

    41 min
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Under the Sisterhood podcast is one of our key storysharing platforms, celebrating the journeys of women as leaders, changemakers, and advocates in women’s health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Host Elizabeth Elfenbein engages with women aged 18 to 100+ in intimate conversations, uncovering their experiences and wisdom while highlighting their impact on creating a healthier, more inclusive world. These stories not only honor women’s resilience and leadership but also foster meaningful dialogue around mental health, empowerment, and innovative solutions that help close the gender health gap and inspire change. Seasons & Special Editions: Season 1: Being a Woman in Today’s WorldSeason 2: Women’s March of VoicesSeason 3: Women Making the World HealthierSpecial Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs, Women Investing in Women’s Health, Women Making HistorySeason 4: Women’s March for Mental WellnessThe Under the Sisterhood podcast is a tribute to the strength and impact of women leading the way in fostering change. With podcast producer Matt Butler and music by Ayla Schafer, Elizabeth Elfenbein creates a space where women are seen, heard, and celebrated, driving deeper connections and inspiring action through the power of storysharing.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Elfenbein
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 © 2022 Under the Sisterhood LLC
  • Show Website
    Under the Sisterhood