40: Phil Hayes-St Clair: Fiercely advocating for women's health

12-01-2023 • 35 mins

Find out why I'm chatting with a middle-aged man with a passion for perimenopause and menopause.

"I think that the constant challenge for people working in science and medicine in particular is the way that that evidence gets translated. And I think that what you've mentioned before is a classic example of research not being communicated well that has such profound implications for women everywhere of that age."

Phil Hayes-St Clair is a business leader and advocates for women's health. He is the founder of Drop Bio Health and is a passionate educator, working to close the global education gap around perimenopause and menopause care.

Phil grew up in Australia and served in the army, but left due to a medical issue. He started his own business, Drop Bio Health, to bridge the gap between medical research and people's knowledge of their own bodies.

In his recent Ted Talk, he discussed the need for more comprehensive education on women's health, especially for those in rural and remote communities. He highlighted the need for knowledge and empathy around perimenopause, menopause and aging to ensure that women have access to the care they need.

Through conversation, Phil hopes to normalize the conversation around women's health and honour the women who have gone before.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The need for better accessibility to women's health care, especially for those in remote and rural areas

2. The importance of communication in relationships, particularly around health issues

3. The potential impact of the current research and discussion around menopause and women's health on future generations

Resources:
Moving Beyond Hope in Women's Health TED Talk
An Elegant Defense by Matt Richtel
Drop Bio Health

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