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Optimising Women's Health: Body Literacy, Cycle Awareness, and the Hermone App with Philippa Zorn

In this episode of Biohacking Eve, Judith Mueller delves into women's health optimisation with Philippa Zorn, co-founder of Hermone, a German femtech start-up. They discuss how hormonal contraceptives affect the body, including loss of libido and water retention. Philippa explains the importance of body literacy and cycle awareness to better manage and improve feminine health. The Hermone app is highlighted as a tool that provides comprehensive knowledge about the female hormone cycle and offers solutions to alleviate cycle-related symptoms. The episode also covers lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress management, nutrition, supplements, and exercise that can enhance overall wellbeing.
Tune in to learn how to harness your hormonal cycle for a healthier and more optimised life.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:45 How Hormonal Contraceptives Work and Their Side Effects
03:28 Introduction to Hermone Femtech App
05:10 Definitions: Female, Women, and Menstruators
07:44 What Sets Hermone Apart from Other Period Trackers
11:13 Origin Story of Hermone
14:59 Common Knowledge Gaps About the Menstrual Cycle
18:48 Understanding Cycle Symptoms and Their Impacts
22:21 Importance of Body Literacy
27:34 Overview of the Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
34:55 Dealing with Symptoms and Hormonal Imbalances
37:22 Cycle Syncing and Its Benefits
41:17 Practical Tips for Optimising Health Throughout Your Cycle
45:36 Lifestyle Factors: Sleep, Stress, Nutrition, and Exercise
58:11 Building a Cycle-Friendly Work Environment
01:03:29 Q&A: Cycle Syncing and Common Misconceptions
01:09:18 Closing Remarks

Social Media Links
Hermone Website: https://hermone.health/
LinkedIn (Philippa Zorn): https://acesse.one/nX7k1
Instagram (Hermone): https://l1nk.dev/rV5Un

📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Hermone Project

Hermone App – A digital platform designed to support women’s reproductive and hormonal health, tackling stigma and empowering women through community and science.

🌐 Website: https://hermone.health/

Referenced Products / Concepts

• Cycle Tracking & Hormonal Literacy – Encouraging women to better understand their cycles and hormonal shifts
  
  
  
• Holistic Health Approaches – Nutrition, lifestyle, and stress management discussed as part of the hormone-health toolkit
  
  
  
• Medical Support – Conversations around the gap between women’s lived experiences and mainstream medical recognition of hormonal issues (e.g. endometriosis, PCOS)
  
  
  

Themes & Topics in the Episode

• Breaking stigma around periods, hormones, and reproductive health
• Women’s stories and community as central to health empowerment
• The role of tech in making women’s health solutions accessible
• Feminine leadership in healthcare innovation
  
  

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Revolutionising Women’s Health with Lucy Hope: The Future of Vaginal Microbiome Care

In this episode, Judith hosts Lucy Hope, a FemTech founder and health tech innovator on a mission to reimagine women’s health—starting with the vaginal microbiome. Lucy shares the story of her company, Daughters of Mars, which is developing the world’s first bioactive prebiotic tampon designed to support the vaginal ecosystem.

The discussion explores the vital role of the vaginal microbiome in immunity, fertility and reproductive health, and how modern life disrupts this ecosystem—leading to conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV). Lucy also discusses the history and present-day shortcomings of tampon manufacturing, and introduces safer, science-backed alternatives. The episode covers the potential of lactoferrin and other supplements to enhance both gut and vaginal health.

Tune in for a deep dive into women’s health biohacking and the future of menstrual care.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:21 Lucy's Mission in Women’s Health
00:55 Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome
02:43 Impact of Modern Life on Vaginal Health
03:36 Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes and Symptoms
05:39 Innovative Diagnostic Tools
09:23 History and Issues with Tampons
12:07 Tampon Safety and Industry Standards
22:29 Alternatives to Traditional Tampons
29:22 The Benefits of Lactoferrin
32:46 Bovine Lactoferrin: A Game Changer
33:40 Health Benefits of Lactoferrin
35:33 Iron Absorption and Lactoferrin
37:51 Lactoferrin and Women’s Health
41:02 PCOS and Alternative Treatments
48:06 Personal Health Journey and Biohacking
54:47 Alcohol and the Sinclair Method
58:05 Unusual Habits and Personal Interests
01:00:57 Future Projects and Closing Remarks

Social Media LInks

Website: www.thedaughtersofmars.com

Instagram: @thedaughtersofmars

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
💉 Vaginal Health & Screening

BV & Vaginal Screening Test by Daye
At-home test for BV, thrush, and other vaginal infections.
🔗 yourdaye.com/products/at-home-vaginal-screening

📖 The Daughters of Mars
A bold, truth-telling project reclaiming the symbolism of Mars through women’s lived experiences — periods, blood, and power.
Sign up to the waitlist:
🔗 www.thedaughtersofmars.com

🛡️ Immunity & Lactoferrin

ImmuneShield by Virustatic
A lactoferrin-based supplement supporting immunity and gut health.
🔗 virustaticshield.com/immuneshield

💊 Naltrexone (The Sinclair Method)
A prescription-based treatment for alcohol dependence; discussed as part of broader health empowerment.
🔗 sinclairmethoduk.com

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Fertility Insights and Innovations with Leslie Schrock

In this episode of Biohacking Eve, host Judith Mueller welcomes Leslie Schrock, an author and angel investor at the intersection of health and technology. Leslie shares her deeply personal journey with infertility, including three failed pregnancies, and how these experiences led her to write her books Bumping: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy and Fertility Rules: The Guide to Male and Female Reproductive Health.

The discussion covers key topics including the importance of preparing the body for conception, common misconceptions about fertility, and the roles both men and women play in infertility. Leslie highlights the need for improved industry standards, shares insights on the latest advances in fertility treatments, and provides practical advice for those undergoing testing or treatment.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles
• 00:48 Guest Introduction: Leslie Schrock
• 01:40 Leslie’s Journey and First Book
• 03:23 Fertility Rules and Preconception Guide
• 04:49 Surprising Fertility Statistics
• 05:48 Male Infertility and Testing
• 06:47 Men’s Health and Fertility
• 07:40 Testing and Treatment Options for Men
• 14:56 Women’s Fertility Testing
• 23:45 Challenges in Diagnosing Women’s Health Issues
• 24:38 Future of Fertility Treatments
• 29:32 Tools and Techniques for Conception

Social Media Links

Website: https://www.leslieschrock.com

Twitter/X: @leslieschrock

Instagram: @leslieschrock

TikTok: @leslieschrock

Email: leslie@leslieschrock.com

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

1. Books by Leslie Schrock
   
   
   • 📘 Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy
     A modern, science-backed, no-nonsense guide to pregnancy, designed especially for working families.
     
     
   • 📗 Fertility Rules: The Definitive Guide to Male and Female Reproductive Health
     A comprehensive preconception guide covering everything from lifestyle and testing to what to expect on your fertility journey.
     
     
2. Fertility Companies & Testing Services
   • Maven Clinic – Virtual healthcare for women and families
   • Legacy – At-home semen analysis kits (U.S.)
   • Jack Fertility – UK-based male fertility testing
   • UVA – At-home ovulation and hormone tracking (including progesterone)
   • Mosey Baby – FDA-cleared at-home insemination kit
   • Conceivable Life Sciences – Automation tech for embryology and IVF labs
   • Alife Health – AI-powered fertility platform for clinics and patients
     
     
3. Medical Terms & Technologies Referenced
   • Semen analysis + DNA fragmentation testing
   • Varicocele diagnosis
   • AMH, hormone panels, and antral follicle count
   • Fertility treatments: IUI, ICI, IVI, IVF, ICSI, PGTA
   • Preconception checkups for both partn

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