Start Here! What's FemTech, Who's Dr. B, Season Dedication to Mothers of Gyno

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FemTech Focus

Dr. Brittany Barreto

263 episodes

2 weeks ago

FemTech Focus amplifies the voices of research, innovation, & investment in female health, where tech, science, & gender equality collide. Hosted by geneticist, entrepreneur, & women’s health advocate Dr. Brittany Barreto, this show exposes the shocking gaps in women’s health research while spotlighting cutting-edge innovations reshaping the industry. Join us for candid conversations with pioneers tackling topics like menopause, fertility, & sexual wellness. Each episode breaks down complex issues with honesty & expert insight—leaving you informed, inspired, & ready to advocate for change.

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Start Here! What's FemTech, Who's Dr. B, Season Dedication to Mothers of Gyno

FemTech Focus

19 minutes 48 seconds

8 months ago

Start Here! What's FemTech, Who's Dr. B, Season Dedication to Mothers of Gyno

The Origins and Importance of FemTech: Honoring the Mothers of Gynecology

In this episode of the FemTech Focus podcast, host Dr. Brittany Barreto introduces the concept of FemTech, an industry and movement dedicated to addressing women's health issues. She shares her personal journey and passion for the field and previews the 2025 season dedicated to Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy, three enslaved women who were pivotal in the early development of gynecology. Their stories of suffering and resilience underscore the importance of gender-informed, and sex-specific healthcare and the ongoing mission of FemTech to drive innovations that address female-specific health conditions. This episode calls for continued investment and advocacy in women's health.

00:00 Introduction to FemTech Focus

00:51 What is Femtech?

01:21 The Movement for Gender-Informed & Sex-Specific Healthcare

04:16 Meet Dr. Brittany Barreto

05:13 The Birth of Femtech

06:46 The Evolution of Femtech Focus

09:46 Dedication to the Mothers of Gynecology

11:11 The Story of Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy

18:20 Continuing the Legacy

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