She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
My name is Katia Khomich, and my mission is to help women THRIVE – physically, emotionally and spiritually by helping them navigate misleading wellness industry trends and empowering them to take charge of their long term health and well-being.
Join me as I converse with inspirational women who, like myself, are dedicated to empowering women to thrive.
Together, we explore how to take ownership of your health during pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond, utilising tools rooted in ancient wisdom and supported by modern science.
Tune in for insightful discussions and actionable insights to support your holistic well-being.
She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
#20 – Patriarchy-free body literacy and menstrual health, with Maria Carmen Punzi
I'm sitting down with someone whose work is reshaping how we think about menstrual health, gender equity, and the technologies that touch our bodies.
Maria Carmen has spent nearly a decade at the intersection of academia, business, and activism. She just submitted her PhD on social entrepreneurs breaking menstrual taboos, and this October, she's launching groundbreaking research on the ethics of AI in femtech at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
We talk about:
- Defining Menstrual Health
- Patriarchy-Free Menstrual Education — dismantling myths, perfectionism, and fear-based messaging.
- Body Literacy.
- The Role of Society.
- Technology & Femtech — the promise and pitfalls of apps, wearables, and menstrual blood diagnostics.
- Cyclical Living.
- Contraception & Shared Responsibility.
- Education for the Next Generation.
I invite you to follow Marka Karmen on Instagram @periodswithmariacarmen – a Instagram profile promoting patriarchy-free, evidence based body literacy and menstrual education.
and her LinkedIn page – Maria Carmen Punzi through which it's possible to book a 30 minutes call with her to explore consulting or speaking opportunities.