Episode 41 - How To Improve Hormonal Care For Women - with Lauren Redfern from Hormonally
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In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Lauren Redfern, the Executive Director of Hormonally.org, a company dedicated to providing evidence-based information on women's hormonal health. The insightful discussion shed light on the challenges faced by women in managing hormonal health, the impact of hormone levels on various aspects of life, and the crucial role of workplace support.
Lauren Redfern's work at Hormonally involves developing guides and resources to bridge the gap between clinicians and patients. The focus is on providing trustworthy and evidence-based information for patients to gain a deeper understanding of their conditions. This emphasis on reliable information is essential in empowering women to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Lauren was affiliated with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine while she was working on her PhD in Medical Anthropology. Her doctoral research examined the use of testosterone, investigating how social and biomedical factors interact to shape our perceptions and understandings of the body and its processes.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Lauren and Seth discuss:
☑️ Involving pharmacists, therapists, and teachers in providing holistic support.
☑️ Therapists' crucial role in addressing the impact on intimacy.
☑️ Emphasizing continuous education and professional collaboration.
☑️ Empowering women to share their personal health stories.
☑️ Understanding the intricate connection between hormones and mental health.
☑️ Workplace accommodations for women's health needs: Creating supportive and inclusive environments.
☑️ And much more.
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Links:
Hormonally: www.hormonally.org
Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-redfern-04052213b/
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