The Womens Wellness Show

Leo Tyson
  • 0.0 (0)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Welcome to The Women's Wellness Show, where we strive to connect the realms of female health, finance, and medicine. Our mission is to address the gender health gap by promoting education, empowerment, and awareness. If you're a woman seeking to deepen your understanding of your body's unique physiology and discover how to collaborate with it rather than oppose it, or if you're a fitness professional committed to providing specialized care for your female clients instead of treating them as miniature versions of men, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we explore a world of knowledge tailored to women's well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 52M AGO

    How to raise a women's health Seed round in 2026?

    Estia Ryan is a VC and head of research at Eka Ventures.  The intersection of this role as well as Eka’s investment into Cyclana Bio, Ditto Daily and Hesta Health make her incredibly well placed to cover the common challenges women’s health founders faced when moving from ideation to raising pre-seed  Last year Estia partnered with Yougov to survey over 1000 women,  which they used to create an incredible women’s health landscape report which I highly recommend you check out here - The Future Of Women's Health Estia has kindly spoken on 2 of our panels and I always love her perspectives so I’m really excited to bring you this conversation today without needing to join us for a panel. As always please feel free to let me know your questions and feedback We discuss: How Estia see's the current women's health, tech and fundraising landscape, what's changed in the 4 months since her report was published? Why do women's health founders struggle to raise venture capital? Consumer wellness vs regulated medical device - speed of implementation and GTM vs regulation in the age of fundraising being tough When a problem is truly meaningful to solve but doesn’t have a huge TAM - What should founders do? Have a narrative on future expansion and / or alternative funding sources? What role does community play in women's health and / or supporting female founders? How do we get more money into ‘grass roots’ community, advocacy, support networks, and events? Also see this report from Estia on community and consumer  Who Owns Women’s Health Data? As women’s health becomes a high-value data frontier, who should own, govern and benefit from that data, and what must remain a public good rather than a private moat? Our podcast sponsor is Progyny Global. A company that provides best-in-class fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause benefits for the modern global workforce. Progyny Global offers an inclusive platform that connects employees with top experts, clinics, and treatments around the world. To learn more visit: https://progynyglobal.com/#contact or to get in touch with our team directly via email - Sasha.tory@progynyglobal.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  2. 2D AGO

    From Idea to 65,000 App Downloads + 4x App Store Features

    Today's episode I’m joined by Ahana Banerjee the founder and CEO of Clear I’m fortunate enough to have learnt from Ahana over the past couple of years, she’s shared so many amazing lessons with me from building Clear that I’m really excited to bring you this conversation today  Ahana is the youngest solo female founder to get into YC, The biggest accelerator program in the world! App of the Day features: 4 timesSpecial 2025 South Asian Heritage Month Apple featureDownloads: 65,000+Funding raised: ~$1MClear in the Apple app store Clear in the Google Play app store We discussed: Fundraising for a D2C subscription tech app, any tips for founders vs being told build in a different sector or business model How are you using data from a partnership perspective ( and commercial perspective?) ethics and regulation around this. Fundraising narrative: I know we spoke about having a different narrative to different investors going forward. Did you do that previously and are you still doing it for this round  Not being a medical device but still having a data stratergy Future fundraising and growth targets  What role has personal brand played in your companies success Balancing spending money you’ve raised for growth vs sufficient runway and how does your own salary fit into that Being a solo founder, tips for time management, work life balance, community I hope you learned as much from this episode with Ahana as I did! Any feedback or questions please feel free to drop me an email - leo@nexusconnected.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  3. FEB 22

    It's All In Your Body: A Practical Roadmap to Healing Through Mind-Body Connection

    Dr Sula Windgassen.  PhD researcher with over 30 published academic papers. An honorary researcher at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience holds five degrees, from King’s College London and the University of Leeds, and is currently conducting research with both King’s and University College London. Chartered Health Psychologist & Mindfulness Practitioner.  Author of It’s All In Your Body.  Dr Sula on Instagram Dr Sula on Linkedin Dr Sula's book It's All In Your Body on Amazon In this episode, we explore the intersection of chronic illness, stress, identity, and women’s health advocacy. We begin with Sula's health story which was recently featured in the Daily Mail and unpack how chronic pain and stress often collide for women who are used to putting everyone else first. We discuss why stress can feel invisible or “normalised,” what the nervous system and allostatic load actually mean, and how chronic stress can quietly drive pain and long-term health issues. A major theme of the conversation is medical dismissal. Many women begin questioning their own symptoms after not feeling heard by healthcare professionals. We talk about validation, self-trust, and advice for anyone currently navigating a diagnostic journey, as well as how partners, friends, and family members can better support someone advocating for their health. We also dive into the complex relationship between identity, achievement, and illness including the challenge of slowing down when your self-worth has been tied to productivity, exercise, or performance, and how to balance mental wellbeing, financial reality, and a temporarily reduced stress tolerance. Community emerges as a powerful healing tool. We explore the role of in-person connection, how to find supportive spaces without traditional “networking,” and what an ideal one-day women’s health experience could look like. From there, the conversation shifts to innovation and fundraising in women’s health. Drawing on experience building a large women’s health community and working closely with hundreds of clients, we discuss the gap between real patient experiences and the narratives often reflected in startup funding announcements — and what needs to change in the ecosystem. We also touch on Sula's work with Seemira and her broader perspective on the future of health psychology and women’s health innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  4. FEB 13

    Are they bad words? Big tech are censoring women's health. Dr Zahra

    Leo and Zahra discuss the CensHership campaign. Dr Zahra substack https://drzahra.substack.com/ Reports / papers  https://www.censhership.co.uk/ https://www.censhership.co.uk/white-paper  Key Findings of this whitepaper: 95% of women's health creators surveyed in 2024-25 reported censorship on platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Google, Amazon, YouTube, Pinterest and Linkedln.Self-censorship is widespread, with over half of respondents altering their language or imagery to avoid takedowns — reinforcing stigma and limiting public understanding.Platform moderation systems are inconsistent, opaque and biased, disproportionately penalising women's health content while allowing equivalent male health content.The consequences are economic, social, and public health-related. Startups report losing revenue, credibility, and reach; public access to vital health information is being obstructed; and deep-rooted taboos are being inadvertently reinforced by tech. References to other things that we discussed: https://www.talkswithdrsesay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drnighatarif/?hl=en https://thelowdown.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  5. FEB 13

    Will AI replace nutrition coaching? With Rohini Bajekal

    How can nutritionists/ dietitians be using AI more effectively to support their coaching and businesses? Rohini and Leo - we could share some examples from our own work How effective are current AI tools? How they may evolve in the future.  AI + tailored nutrition and lifestyle advice when it comes to women’s health conditions like endo, PCOS etc.  What about the role of compassion, empathy, human connection, and emotional intelligence which distinguishes the best coaches/ nutritionists etc in the field?  The benefits of growing a personal brand / social media following: -Was that a strategic goal for you as part of your career or just something that -happened by default  -Has it been valuable and resulted in new opportunities  -How did you build your following, get PR opportunities etc About Rohini Bajekal, Nutritionist and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional Rohini Bajekal (MA Oxon, MSc Nutrition and Food Sciences, Dip IBLM) is a nutritionist and board-certified Lifestyle Medicine professional. Prior to becoming a nutritionist, she studied Theology at Oxford University. Having previously worked in India and Singapore, Rohini is now based in London where she provides evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle advice to clients around the world. She is a Menopause Nutritionist and Lifestyle Medicine Professional at Menopause Care, the UK's leading provider in online menopause support. Rohini is an advisor to Solence, a French app designed to support women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which recently secured €1.6 million in a seed funding round. Rohini co-authored her first book Living PCOS Free: How to Regain Your Hormonal Health with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which was published in April 2022. She also wrote the chapter on lifestyle medicine for the book How To Go Plant-Based: A Definitive Guide For You and Your Family by Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella. Rohini regularly comments in the media with a focus on myth-busting around nutrition. She has been featured in publications such as Vogue, The Independent, SheerLuxe, Cosmopolitan and Women's Health.  Find out more about Rohini at rohinibajekal.com and follow her on Instagram @rohinibajekal or daily tips on healthy living. She has a Substack newsletter called Full of Beans where she shares more top tips and insights around healthy living.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  6. 04/30/2025

    Miscarriage, IVF and egg freezing. 3 women's experiences

    Hosted by Dr Frances OBGYN, hear 3 women's journeys personally and professionally with miscarriages, IVF and egg freezing. Organisations doing amazing work in this space: Fertility Matters at Work - Provides training on fertility support to employers + ‘Fertility Friendly’ accreditation- https://fertilitymattersatwork.com/  Nickie Aiken, MP - brought forward legislation via a Private Members' Bill which if passed by Parliament would give those going through IVF treatment the right to paid leave for medical appointments. https://www.nickieaiken.org.uk/campaigns/nickies-proposed-law-improve-ivf-support Miscarriage Association - ‘Leave for Every Loss’ campaign - parliamentary bill to grant bereavement leave to individuals who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks gestation https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/get-involved/leave-for-every-loss/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  7. 04/22/2024

    The Future of Women’s Health with Rhiannon Jones

    Rhiannon is a futurist specialising in women’s health. As the former Co-founder of Ultra Violet, the only Women's Health, Wellness and FemTech trend forecasters, she is uniquely positioned to analyse the data and set predictions on future consumer trends in the women’s health space. We talk about where this increase in discussing and promoting women’s health has come from.  The dark side of companies using it as a marketing trend.  The role of AI in progressing women’s health and much more!  Rhiannon's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-jones-futureforecaster/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ultra-violet-agency/about/  Nexus online nutrition coaching link: https://form.typeform.com/to/umRWcJj4    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  8. 04/12/2024

    Body Image, Over-Exercising and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Victoria Smart

    Victoria is a good friend and was my client a few years back when we worked together to get her menstrual cycle back. In this episode, Victoria talks about how her disordered relationship with food, body image and exercise left her with some health issues and concerns including losing her menstrual cycle. We talked about what led her to end up in that situation when she realised enough was enough and how we worked together to get her health back. If this story sounds similar to yours then please feel free to reach out, we’re always here to help, support and guide. Find Victoria HERE: https://www.instagram.com/vicsmart/?hl=en Nexus Online Nutrition Coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/umRWcJj4   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
See All (38)

About

Welcome to The Women's Wellness Show, where we strive to connect the realms of female health, finance, and medicine. Our mission is to address the gender health gap by promoting education, empowerment, and awareness. If you're a woman seeking to deepen your understanding of your body's unique physiology and discover how to collaborate with it rather than oppose it, or if you're a fitness professional committed to providing specialized care for your female clients instead of treating them as miniature versions of men, then this is the podcast for you. Join us as we explore a world of knowledge tailored to women's well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Leo Tyson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Leo Tyson
  • Show Website
    The Womens Wellness Show