In this powerful episode of RedefineHER, host Brenda Armstrong sits down with Joanna Balogh-Reynolds, VP of Product Strategy at Progyny, to explore how women’s health is undergoing a digital, clinical, and cultural revolution.

From her early days as a transplant ICU nurse to now leading industry defining partnerships, including Progyny’s innovative collaborations with Oura Ring and Cigna, Joanna shares what it really takes to redesign healthcare with continuity, compassion, and collaboration at its core.

Together, they unpack the emotional and economic cost of fragmented care, the hidden impact of menopause and chronic conditions in the workplace, and why point solutions are no longer enough.Joanna makes a bold case for integrated women’s health strategies, solutions that are data-driven, tech-enabled, and designed for the realities of women’s lives.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ Why fragmented care models are failing women and how Progyny is solving it

✔️ How the Progyny x Oura Ring partnership is uncovering real-time symptom data

✔️ Why pelvic floor therapy should be standard in women's health coverage

✔️ The emotional and financial cost of unmanaged menopause in the workplace

✔️ A spotlight on Midovia, the new workplace accreditation for menopause support

Timeline:

00:00 Redefining Women's Health

02:42 Joanna's Journey from Nursing to Leadership

05:40 The Importance of Integrated Care

08:25 Barriers to Quality Care for Women

11:11 Building Effective Partnerships in Healthcare

13:58 Understanding Women's Health Needs

16:30 The Role of Technology in Women's Health

19:06 Wearable Tech and Women's Health Insights

27:55 The Power of Data in Women's Health

30:12 The Emotional and Systemic Costs of Fragmented Healthcare

32:51 Innovations in Women's Health: Menopause and Beyond

36:28 The Comprehensive Women's Health Journey

38:29 Building Effective Product Teams

42:08 Celebrating Milestones in Women's Health

44:31 Shifting Perspectives on Women's Health Challenges

47:13 Self-Care and Leadership

48:58 Legacy and Impact in Women's Health

📌 Mentioned in the Episode:

• Progyny – Focused on integrated women’s health and fertility benefits.

• Amazon Health Hub – she’s worked with.

• Cigna – Mentioned multiple times as a healthcare partner using engagement and outcomes data.

• Quantum Health – Mentioned as a partner using Progyny’s data in Care Management strategies.

• Oura Ring – Related to wearable tech for women’s health.

• Progyny x Dynata Survey

• McKinsey Report – Cited stat: 40% of women cite burnout as a top reason for stepping back from work.

• Deloitte 2023 Study – Stated that fragmented care adds

• Pelvic Floor Disorder Statistic – 1 in 4 women experience it, yet it's rarely covered or discussed. → Optional reference: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/pelvic-floor-dysfunction
  

Connect with Joanna Balogh-Reynolds:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-balogh-reynolds-dnp-81462710a/

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

🎙 Host: Brenda Armstrong – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠

🎧 Producer: Tarryn Long – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠

💼 Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners | Connecting purpose-driven organizations with top-tier talent to build thriving, diverse teams.

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