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The Gender Data Gap in Women's Health, with Sandra Machoń | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 43Blush & Bloom

The Gender Data Gap in Women's Health, with Sandra Machoń | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 43

Data scientist Sandra Machoń on the gender data gap in women's health, femtech in Poland, health data privacy, and building tech that serves women.

Gigi · Aug 16, 2026

How to Build a Femtech Startup Without a Science Background, with Nandhini Gopal | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 44Blush & Bloom

How to Build a Femtech Startup Without a Science Background, with Nandhini Gopal | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 44

Femtech founder Nandhini Gopal on how to build a femtech startup without a science background, the funding and research hurdles in women's health, and using AI with care.

Gigi · Aug 16, 2026

Online Safety for Women in Africa, with Yasmin Ahmed | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 45Blush & Bloom

Online Safety for Women in Africa, with Yasmin Ahmed | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 45

Lawyer Yasmin Ahmed on online safety for women in Africa, women's digital rights, the digital divide in Uganda, and privacy built in by design.

Gigi · Aug 16, 2026

The Women's Health Screening Checklist: Tests You Need at Every AgeWellness

The Women's Health Screening Checklist: Tests You Need at Every Age

A decade-by-decade guide to the health screenings every woman should know about, from blood pressure and Pap smears in your 20s to mammograms and bone density scans in your 50s. Includes a practical checklist and guidance for women in Africa.

Asele Team · Aug 16, 2026

Bone Health and Osteoporosis: Why Women Need to Pay Attention EarlyWellness

Bone Health and Osteoporosis: Why Women Need to Pay Attention Early

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, and women are at much higher risk. Learn why your 20s and 30s matter, the risk factors, how it's diagnosed, and what you can do now to protect your bones.

Asele Team · Aug 15, 2026

Self-Care for Women: Practical Routines That Actually Make a DifferenceWellness

Self-Care for Women: Practical Routines That Actually Make a Difference

Self-care isn't bubble baths and scented candles. Learn practical physical and emotional self-care routines for women, including tips for different life stages, from your menstrual cycle to perimenopause.

Asele Team · Aug 15, 2026

Blood Sugar and Hormones: What Every Woman Should KnowHormonal Health

Blood Sugar and Hormones: What Every Woman Should Know

Learn how blood sugar affects your hormones, energy, weight, and mood. Understand the links between insulin resistance, PCOS, cortisol, and estrogen, plus practical tips to keep your blood sugar balanced.

Asele Team · Aug 14, 2026

Sleep and Hormones: Why Women Struggle With Sleep and What Actually HelpsHormonal Health

Sleep and Hormones: Why Women Struggle With Sleep and What Actually Helps

Women are more likely than men to experience sleep problems, and hormones are a big reason why. Learn how your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause affect sleep, plus practical tips for every life stage.

Asele Team · Aug 13, 2026

Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Women: Why You're Always TiredNutrition & Fitness

Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Women: Why You're Always Tired

Always exhausted, dizzy, or short of breath? Learn why iron deficiency and anemia are so common in women, how to spot the symptoms, what causes it, and how to treat it, including iron-rich foods accessible in African diets.

Asele Team · Aug 12, 2026

Pelvic Pain in Women: Common Causes, Diagnosis, and TreatmentWellness

Pelvic Pain in Women: Common Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Pelvic pain affects millions of women and has many possible causes, from period cramps to endometriosis to infections. Learn what's behind it, when it's an emergency, and what you can do about it.

Asele Team · Aug 12, 2026

Vaginal Discharge: What's Normal and What's Not, A Complete GuideSexual Health

Vaginal Discharge: What's Normal and What's Not, A Complete Guide

Learn what normal vaginal discharge looks like throughout your cycle, what different colors mean, and when to see a doctor. Evidence-based, stigma-free, and easy to understand.

Asele Team · Aug 11, 2026

Breastfeeding: Tips, Common Challenges, and When to Ask for HelpPregnancy

Breastfeeding: Tips, Common Challenges, and When to Ask for Help

A supportive, practical guide to breastfeeding, from the first latch to pumping, storage, and returning to work. Learn how to navigate common challenges like sore nipples, low supply, and mastitis, and know when it's okay to supplement with formula.

Asele Team · Aug 10, 2026