14 episodes

This podcast is all about breaking barriers to well-being and shedding light on stigmas regarding health and hygiene–and how to counter them. We talk with people who have experienced these stigmas and experts all over the world about subjects such as incontinence, menstruation and hand hygiene.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 7 Ratings

This podcast is all about breaking barriers to well-being and shedding light on stigmas regarding health and hygiene–and how to counter them. We talk with people who have experienced these stigmas and experts all over the world about subjects such as incontinence, menstruation and hand hygiene.

    The Green Response

    The Green Response

    With the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, we can see that the behaviors of many people have changed for the better. After having been more or less forced to live more sustainably, the Green Response Survey shows that people are keen to keep these habits as we move towards a ‘new normal’. How do we make sure that these new habits stick? What can big companies do to not only encourage people to live a greener life, but to give them the means necessary? And is sustainability really a young person’s game? Find the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of Essential Talks.

    • 20 min
    On the Line

    On the Line

    When the pandemic hit the world, most of society came to a halt. But not our demand for goods, especially hygiene goods. All along the supply chain it became just like Christmas season overnight. But not in a good way. A demand usually planned and prepared for months in advance, now had to be met in a day. In this episode, we look behind the curtains and meet the men and women making sure the shelves are fully stocked even in unprecedented times. We also look into how smart innovations pave the way for the future of logistics.

    • 21 min
    Resisting the Resistance

    Resisting the Resistance

    Antibiotics are one of the most important types of antibacterial agents for fighting bacterial infections. However, Sir Alexander Fleming – who discovered penicillin, the world's first antibiotic – warned the world that misuse of antibiotics would possibly lead to resistant bacterias. Today, we know he was right. A fight we cannot afford to lose is occurring right now. In this episode we look into how wound prevention and skincare can save lives and help in the battle against resistant bacterias.

    • 23 min
    When They Can't Let You Know

    When They Can't Let You Know

    The pandemic has affected us all, and age has proven to be a distinctive risk factor. Over the past year, the need for change in elderly care has become clear. In this episode, we explore how new and digitized healthcare technology transforms elderly care on a global scale. Specifically regarding continence care. Nurses and care giving relatives share first hand perspectives on how this, rarely spoken about, topic affects both patients and caregivers, and how next generation healthcare technology, such as TENA SmartCare, drastically improves elderly care.

    • 23 min
    The Future is Femtech

    The Future is Femtech

    Women’s health has often been side-lined and seen as a niche area – even though it affects half of the global population. This has led women’s specific conditions to be misdiagnosed and misunderstood. However, the tides are changing. Over the last years, female-focused tech startups designed to support women’s health have entered the health care stage. It has become clear – the future is femtech.

    • 28 min
    Ctrl Alt Clean

    Ctrl Alt Clean

    How can interpreting data keep people hygienic? In a time of never before seen hygienic awareness, smart and data driven machines like Tork EasyCube® are working with us to ensure safer and more efficient handling of hygiene supplies and cleaning processes.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

malfoxley ,

Great show!

Tom, host of the Essential Talks podcast, highlights all aspects of parenting and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

Stacey Shapiro ,

Informative, excellent podcast!

Excellent podcast that packs every episode with a lot of interesting and informative content that so many are afraid to talk about yet so many need to hear about! I highily recommend. Such a refreshing helpful podcast.

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