(Airpods Recommended) In this episode, you’ll learn how women’s health is often dismissed, censored, and underfunded. Michele and Bethany discuss patient advocacy, informed consent, and navigating FemTech safely using the SAFE framework (Security, Accuracy, Foundation, Equity). Bethany shares her personal experiences that led her to this work. They also explore historical neglect, and highlight innovations and privacy challenges, all while giving a sneak peek of Bethany’s upcoming book, The Femtech Revolution. Share this episode with every woman you know!

KEY TOPICS

• A New Chapter: Podcast Rebrand and Women's Health Dive (0:00 )
• Personal Battles Fueling the Fight for Women's Health (3:13 )
• Navigating Dismissal: How to Advocate for Your Health (9:19 )
• Demanding Documentation: Understanding the Standard of Care (16:08 )
• The Dark History of Gynecology: Dr. Sims' Experiments (19:45 )
• Shocking Reality: Pelvic Exams Without Patient Consent (24:27 )
• Dismissed Pain: Gender Bias in Medical Treatment (30:23 )
• Dangerous Gaps: Neglect in Women's Drug Research (34:36 )
• What is Femtech? Innovations for Women's Health (37:48 )
• The Censorship Battle: Femtech Advertising Challenges (39:57 )
• Protecting Your Health Data: The SAFE Framework Explained (44:21 )
• Rise Up: Demand Better Women's Health and Innovation (55:00 )

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GUEST INFORMATION
Website: www.femtechlawyer.com
Book: The Femtech Revolution: Harnessing Technology to Supercharge Women’s Healthcare
IG: @FemtechLawyer

Articles Referenced:
Elle article – https://www.elle.com/life-love/a28125604/nonconsensual-pelvic-exams-teaching-hospitals/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/pelvic-exam-informed-consent-guidelines

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Guest Bio:
Bethany Corbin is an award-winning healthcare innovation attorney and femtech entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Women’s Health Innovation Consulting, the first law firm in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to serving women’s health innovators. She is also the Co-Founder of the Women’s Digital Health Network, and the Founder and CEO of FemInnovation. Both companies help disrupt “standard” care delivery for women’s health.

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