Under the Sisterhood

Elizabeth Elfenbein
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The Under the Sisterhood Podcast is where women's lived experiences become a catalyst for understanding, connection, and change. Hosted by Elizabeth Elfenbein, each conversation invites women from around the world to share their stories with honesty, courage, and vulnerability. Together, they explore the moments that shape our lives—from health and mental wellness to leadership, identity, relationships, caregiving, equity, and the many experiences that define what it means to be a woman. More than a podcast, Under the Sisterhood is a storysharing platform. Every conversation contributes to Women's Lived Experience Intelligence™, helping transform individual stories into insights that can shape healthcare, innovation, research, and culture. At Under the Sisterhood, we believe every woman's story matters. Through storysharing, we create space for women to be seen, heard, valued, and celebrated—one conversation at a time. Seasons & Special Editions Season 1: Being a Woman in Today's World Season 2: Women's March of Voices Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier Season 4: Women's March for Mental Wellness Season 5: Women's March for Change Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs • Women Investing in Women's Health • Women Making History Produced by Matt Butler with original music by Ayla Schafer.

  1. 6d ago

    A Lifetime Fighting for Health & Human Rights with Dr. Alicia Ely Yamin

    Today we’re marching for change with Alicia Ely Yamin, JD, MPH PhD, a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate, a Lecturer on Law and Senior Fellow at the Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law School, where she directs the Global Health and Rights Project. Yamin currently teaches at Harvard Medical School as well as Harvard Law School. She is the founding editor of the multi-disciplinary Brill/Nijhoff series, “Global Health, Human Rights and Social Justice.”  Yamin has held distinguished visitorships at a variety of universities around the world, and is known globally for her inter-disciplinary work in relation to economic and social rights, reproductive justice, the right to health, and the intersections between development paradigms, political economy and human rights. But she is not just an academic.  Yamin has lived in Latin America and East Africa for much of her professional life and worked with local advocacy organizations, including co- founding a program on health and human rights in Peru. In the United States, Yamin served as Director of Research and Investigations at Physicians for Human Rights, Senior Advisor to Amnesty International in its Global Campaign on Poverty, Demand Dignity, and Senior Adviser on Human Rights and Health Policy at Partners In Health. She is now on the coordinating committee of the all-volunteer Defend Public Health, which was established when the second Trump Administration came into office. In 2016, Yamin was appointed by the UN Secretary General as one of ten international experts to the Independent Accountability Panel for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health in the Sustainable Development Goals (2016-2018, reappointed 2018-2020). She served as chief consultant to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and drafter of the first guidance on a ‘human rights-based approach to health’ to be adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in 2012, which related to maternal health. Yamin has served on numerous other UN, WHO and other expert committees on global health.  But her work is notable for how it uses the law as well. As a specialist in international and comparative law relating to health and sexual and reproductive rights issues, Yamin regularly submits Amicus Curiae briefs and provides expert testimony to tribunals around the globe. In 2011, Yamin was named by the Colombian Constitutional Court as an Independent Expert on the implementation of T-760/08, a structural judgment that led to significant health system reform. She also served on the oversight committee for health of the Constitutional Implementation Commission in Kenya (2012-2015). A revised and substantially expanded second edition of her latest monograph, When Misfortune becomes Injustice: Evolving Human Rights Struggles for Health and Social Equality, was published by Stanford University Press in 2023, anda Spanish version from the Editorial UniAndes/Siglo (Colombia) just came out in 2026.   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.

    A Lifetime Fighting for Health & Human Rights with Dr. Alicia Ely Yamin

  2. Aug 20

    Marching to Be Heard | Dr. Cheruba Prabakar on Fibroids, Advocacy & Women’s Health

    Today we're marching for change with Dr. Cheruba Prabakar a mother, daughter, sister, women’s advocate, a board-certified OBGYN and minimally invasive surgeon.  She helps women with fibroids live a life with reduced bleeding, pain, and improved fertility. In October 2022, she opened her own Gynecology & Surgery practice in the Bay area, where she provides highly personalized, accessible care to women through all phases of life. She is able to provide care in creative ways: in the office and via online coaching programs.  She has dedicated her career to helping women with fibroids and recently wrote a book as a resource for those suffering from this medical condition. It is called "Fibroids: Finally Heard."  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.

    Marching to Be Heard | Dr. Cheruba Prabakar on Fibroids, Advocacy & Women’s Health

  3. Aug 11

    Marching Up | Christine Roth on Leadership, Purpose & Transforming Pharma

    Today, we’re marching for change with Christine Roth, a daughter, sister, and a global pharmaceutical leader who has spent more than 30 years helping to turn science into meaningful impact for patients.    As Executive Vice President and Head of Global Product Strategy and Commercialization at Bayer, Christine is known for leading with clarity, courage, and conviction, championing bold decision-making, and creating the conditions for others to thrive. She works with colleagues across the pharma value chain to ensure Bayer’s newest therapies are accessible to patients worldwide.  Christine has challenged traditional ways of working in a complex industry, replacing hierarchy with empowerment and building a culture where teams can move closer to the science and act with greater speed and accountability. A true visionary, architect, catalyst, and coach, Christine is also a strong advocate for women in leadership and for creating more space for women to thrive in pharma and beyond. 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.

    Marching Up | Christine Roth on Leadership, Purpose & Transforming Pharma

  4. Aug 6

    The Power of Being Heard | Y-Vonne Hutchinson on Leadership, AI & Speaking Up

    Today we’re marching for change with Y-Vonne Hutchinson a mother, daughter, sister, entrepreneur, author, and internationally recognized expert on leadership, workplace culture, and the future of AI. She is the founder and CEO of Superessence, an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform that helps brands make smarter strategic decisions by combining brand health, market intelligence, and marketing performance into a single AI coworker. Before founding Superessence, Y-Vonne built ReadySet, one of the leading workplace culture and leadership consultancies, where she advised organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies on leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness. Earlier in her career, Y-Vonne worked as an international human rights lawyer, representing workers and marginalized communities across Asia , and Latin America. She holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University. Y-Vonne is also the author of How to Talk to Your Boss About Race: Speaking Up Without Getting Shut Down, and her work has been featured in outlets including Fast Company and MIT Technology Review.  Across her work—as a founder, advisor, and speaker—she explores how technology can strengthen human judgment, helping leaders navigate complexity, communicate more effectively, and build organizations where people and performance thrive. 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.

    The Power of Being Heard | Y-Vonne Hutchinson on Leadership, AI & Speaking Up

  5. Jul 29

    Joanna Strober on the Future of Women's Healthcare | Under the Hood of Women's Health

    Today we’re marching for change with Joanna Strober a mother, daughter, sister and the CEO and Co-founder of Midi Health, a virtual healthcare platform for women with a focus on perimenopause and menopause. Midi brings expert care, covered by insurance, to women nationwide.    Previously, Joanna founded Kurbo, the first digital therapeutic for childhood obesity, which was acquired by Weight Watchers. Joanna also spent 20+ years in direct private equity and venture capital investing in health and consumer companies. She is the author of the book Getting to 50/50, a primer on how women can succeed and thrive at work and home, and she was named to Forbes' 50 over 50 list of top innovators, CNBC Changemakers 2025, and Time 100 Healthcare Leaders. 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.

    Joanna Strober on the Future of Women's Healthcare | Under the Hood of Women's Health

  6. Jul 23

    Marching Women's Health from Bench to Bedside with Jenica Patterson

    Today we're marching for change with Dr. Jenica Patterson, a mother, daughter, neuroscientist, mentor, and advocate for a future where every woman can benefit from the promise of innovation. As Senior Director of the Women's Health Network at the Milken Institute, Jenica leads a global effort to bring together leaders across science, healthcare, finance, philanthropy, and government to accelerate investment in women's health and improve access to life-changing solutions. Her work is grounded in the belief that women's health is not a niche issue, but a catalyst for healthier families, stronger communities, and more prosperous societies. Prior to joining the Milken Institute, Jenica led the $113 million Sprint for Women's Health at ARPA-H and held roles at the National Institutes of Health and DARPA. Across her career, she has championed bold ideas, supported innovators, and helped build pathways that bring breakthrough discoveries to the people who need them most. Drawing on her experiences as a scientist and systems-builder, Jenica is committed to creating a future where innovation reaches every woman—not just those who can afford it or happen to live in the right place. She works at the intersection of research, policy, investment, and entrepreneurship, helping to build the ecosystem needed to bring transformative solutions from discovery to impact. Jenica lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband, their two children, and one rambunctious Bernedoodle who keeps the whole family on their toes. 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.

    Marching Women's Health from Bench to Bedside with Jenica Patterson

  7. Jul 16

    Walking Across America to Heal a Divided Nation | Esther Tishman

    Today we are marching for change with Esther Freinkel Tishman, MA, PhD, BCC  a mother, daughter, sister, and an award-winning teacher, author, therapist, and interfaith board-certified chaplain whose work bridges mindfulness, psychology, and spiritual care. She has supported individuals, families, and healthcare professionals through life's most challenging moments, including serving a leadership role as COVID and critical care chaplain during the pandemic. A university educator for more than twenty-five years, Esther has designed innovative programs that foster intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as humanities degrees from Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley. In 2025, Esther founded Liberty Walks, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering connection and community across our nation’s divides. Its inaugural initiative was a 2,800-mile pilgrimage from Eugene, Oregon, to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C: an act of faith in ‘We the People.' Esther offers retreats, classes, and counseling through her Orange Door Studio in Eugene, Oregon, and serves as Senior Teacher at Buddha Eye Zen Community Temple. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their two dogs.  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.

    Walking Across America to Heal a Divided Nation | Esther Tishman

  8. Jul 9

    Curiosity Changes Everything | Anna Citerella on Leadership, Advocacy & Women's Voices

    Today, we’re marching for change with Anna Citarrella, a daughter, sister, women’s advocate, strategic communications, public affairs, and institutional relations leader who has spent more than 25 years turning dialogue into action and building partnerships that create meaningful impact. From healthcare and medical technology to the beauty industry, Anna has built an international career leading communication, advocacy, and institutional relations across Europe. Following two decades at Johnson & Johnson in global leadership roles, she is embracing an exciting new professional challenge, continuing her mission to connect institutions, businesses, and society to build lasting impact for people.   Throughout her career, Anna has brought together institutions, industry, healthcare professionals, patient organizations, and civil society to address complex challenges and improve people’s lives. She has been a strategic advisor of C-suite executives distilling complex external, political and societal dynamics and insights into integrated strategies to support and elevate reputation, purpose and values of the organizations. She is a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership and cross-sector collaboration, believing that the most meaningful progress happens when diverse perspectives come together around a shared purpose. Her leadership has been recognized with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Rising Star Award, while several of the multi-stakeholder advocacy and communication initiatives she has led have received Life Science Excellence Awards for their contribution to healthcare, sustainability, and public policy.   Beyond her professional life, Anna believes that the best leaders never stop learning. Whether through travel, art, meaningful conversations, or volunteering, she is constantly seeking new perspectives that help her build stronger relationships, inspire collaboration, and create positive impact. For Anna, leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about bringing the right people together to find them.   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.

    Curiosity Changes Everything | Anna Citerella on Leadership, Advocacy & Women's Voices
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The Under the Sisterhood Podcast is where women's lived experiences become a catalyst for understanding, connection, and change. Hosted by Elizabeth Elfenbein, each conversation invites women from around the world to share their stories with honesty, courage, and vulnerability. Together, they explore the moments that shape our lives—from health and mental wellness to leadership, identity, relationships, caregiving, equity, and the many experiences that define what it means to be a woman. More than a podcast, Under the Sisterhood is a storysharing platform. Every conversation contributes to Women's Lived Experience Intelligence™, helping transform individual stories into insights that can shape healthcare, innovation, research, and culture. At Under the Sisterhood, we believe every woman's story matters. Through storysharing, we create space for women to be seen, heard, valued, and celebrated—one conversation at a time. Seasons & Special Editions Season 1: Being a Woman in Today's World Season 2: Women's March of Voices Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier Season 4: Women's March for Mental Wellness Season 5: Women's March for Change Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs • Women Investing in Women's Health • Women Making History Produced by Matt Butler with original music by Ayla Schafer.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth Elfenbein
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    230
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 © 2022 Under the Sisterhood LLC
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