MOTHER-podcast with Karina Vazirova
MOTHER-podcast
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MOTHER is a movement of bold ideas about the female body.
We will be diving into fascinating science and new technology pushing the boundaries of the female experience as we know it.
The show is hosted by Karina Vazirova, CEO and co-founder of FemTech Lab (www.femtechlab.com), a global ecosystem supporting startups in women’s health, and producer of the DECODING THE FUTURE OF WOMEN (www.d3cod1ng.com) conference in London.
The name for the podcast "MOTHER" is inspired by the creative force inside us all - the force that creates ideas, businesses, spaces, communities, and life itself.
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Recent Episodes
S3E7 Joyce Harper, PhD - The New Science of Creating Life
How far can we push our biology? Meet Joyce Harper, an internationally renowned, award-winning scientist and Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London, Institute for Women’s…
S3E6 Sarah McKay, PhD - The Neuroscience of Being a Woman
What makes you, you?Meet Dr. Sarah McKay - a neuroscientist, TEDx speaker, science communicator and author of The Women's Brain Book, which explores the female lifespan through the lens of…
S3E5 Dr. Aziza Sesay - Culture, Religion, Pleasure & Pain
How do religion and culture shape our relationship with our body?Meet Dr. Aziza Sesay, a GP, GP Educator, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Host, Speaker and Health Content Creator. She runs a…
S3E4 Tracy Bale, PhD - The Science of Stress and Groundbreaking Biomarkers for Mental Health
What if we could map where trauma is stored in the body?Meet Tracy Bale, the president of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) and a leading neuroscientist exploring the connection…
S3E3 Leah Hazard - Midwifery and The Future of Birth
You can see how much society values women's health by the magnitude of the crisis in maternity care.Meet Leah Hazard, a practising midwife, activist, award-winning author, and mother of 2 daughters.…
S3E2 Jessica DeFino - Science of Skin vs. Science of Skincare
The global beauty industry is worth over $260 billion, but has it lulled us into a collective beauty sleep? This week’s episode is a wake-up call. Meet Jessica DeFino, an award-winning beauty…
S3E1 Dr. Louise Newson - HRT, Longevity and the Future of Female Ageing
Could hormones be the key to longevity?Dr. Louise Newson is one of the world’s leading voices in menopause and hormone health, a GP, best-selling author, and founder of Newson Health, the largest…
S2E9 Emilė Radytė, PhD - A Deep Dive Into The Cycle-Brain Connection [Season 2 Finale]
What happens in the brain during menstrual cycles, post-partum and menopause?Meet Emilė Radytė, the founder of Samphire Neuroscience, a technology company creating neuroscientific solutions for…
S2E8 Michelle Oyen, PhD - Digital Twins for Pregnancy and Engineering The Female Experience
Imagine a digital twin for a pregnancy: a model based on the unique geometry of a mother's uterus, capable of anticipating potential complications.Michelle Oyen, PhD, a materials scientist and…
S2E7 Cindy Gallop - The Future of Sex Education and Building a Disruptive Business
Can better sex education and values transform our culture?Meet Cindy Gallop, a legendary advertising executive, the founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, and one of the most influential entrepreneurs in…
S2E6 Dr. Lauren Macdonald - Inside a Psychedelic Retreat for Women, Neuroplasticity and Embodiment
What happens inside a psychedelic retreat? Meet Dr. Lauren Macdonald - a psychiatry doctor, group retreat facilitator and psychedelic therapy guide. She worked with patients in psychedelic clinical…
S2E5 Ariella Shikanov, PhD - Artificial Ovary, Delaying Menopause and Big Ideas in Ovarian Biology
What would it take to create an Artificial Ovary?Meet Ariella Shikanov, professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan. Earlier this year, her team at Shikanov Lab made history…
S2E4 Sioned Fôn Jones, PhD and Lydia Mapstone, PhD - The Fascinating Science of Breast Milk Microbiome
Could the discovery of breast milk microbiome transform the health of future generations?Meet Dr. Lydia Mapstone (microbiologist) and Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones (chemist & biophysicist), the founders…
S2E3 Sophie Cohen - The Evolution of Female Sexuality, Creativity, Power and Self-Exploration
Is there a link between female sexuality, creativity and power?Meet Sophie Cohen, the founder of a cult underground erotic theatre company House of Vixens, a film director, an ex-stripper, and a sex…
S2E2 Dr. Sara Naseri - Biomarkers in Menstrual Blood, the Women's Health Movement & Breaking Stigma in Science
Can menstrual blood become the ultimate biohacking tool for women?Meet Dr. Sara Naseri, the co-founder and CEO of Qvin. This year Qvin got FDA approval for the first even diagnostic menstrual pad,…
S2E1 Jennifer Garrison, PhD - A New Era in Female Biology, How Ovaries Impact Everything, Ageing and Complexity
Could ovaries hold the keys to our health and longevity? The organs orchestrating life are driving far more than fertility. A groundbreaking wave of scientific research into ovarian function could…
S1E10 Deena Emera, PhD - A Brief History of The Female Body, Evolution and A Look Into the Future
Our bodies are a byproduct of millions of years of evolution. MOTHER-nature, as the most iterative technologist, has orchestrated the female form - from the menstrual cycles to orgasms, from…
S1E9 Grace Blest-Hopley, PhD - Psychedelic Use for Female Health, Hormones, Menstrual Cycle, and Menopause
Could psychedelics start a new era in women's holistic health?Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley is a Neuroscientist with 10 years of experience researching cannabis, cannabinoids, and psychedelics. She is the…
S1E8 Dr. Shawna Pandya - Space Travel, Female Biology, Reproducing on Mars and Scientific Experiments in Zero Gravity
How does the female body respond to space?Dr. Shawna Pandya is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver,…
S1E7 Staša Stanković, PhD - Delaying Menopause, Reproductive Ageing and Genomics
What if we could delay the age of menopause? Staša Stanković, PhD is a geneticist and bioinformatician with a PhD in Reproductive Genomics from the University of Cambridge. She focuses on…
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MOTHER-podcast with Karina Vazirova has published 27 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Science, Society & Culture.
MOTHER-podcast with Karina Vazirova is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 47m.
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