S1E13: Menopause, Wearables & Whole-Woman Care with Joanna Balogh-Reynolds and Progyny.

07/08/2025 50 min Temporada 1 Episodio 13

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In this powerful episode of RedefineHER, host Brenda Armstrong sits down with Joanna Balogh-Reynolds, VP of Product Strategy at Progyny, to explore how women’s health is undergoing a digital, clinical, and cultural revolution.From her early days as a transplant ICU nurse to now leading industry defining partnerships, including Progyny’s innovative collaborations with Oura Ring and Cigna, Joanna shares what it really takes to redesign healthcare with continuity, compassion, and collaboration at its core.Together, they unpack the emotional and economic cost of fragmented care, the hidden impact of menopause and chronic conditions in the workplace, and why point solutions are no longer enough.Joanna makes a bold case for integrated women’s health strategies, solutions that are data-driven, tech-enabled, and designed for the realities of women’s lives.In This Episode, We Cover:✔️ Why fragmented care models are failing women and how Progyny is solving it✔️ How the Progyny x Oura Ring partnership is uncovering real-time symptom data✔️ Why pelvic floor therapy should be standard in women's health coverage✔️ The emotional and financial cost of unmanaged menopause in the workplace✔️ A spotlight on Midovia, the new workplace accreditation for menopause supportTimeline:00:00 Redefining Women's Health02:42 Joanna's Journey from Nursing to Leadership05:40 The Importance of Integrated Care08:25 Barriers to Quality Care for Women11:11 Building Effective Partnerships in Healthcare13:58 Understanding Women's Health Needs16:30 The Role of Technology in Women's Health19:06 Wearable Tech and Women's Health Insights27:55 The Power of Data in Women's Health30:12 The Emotional and Systemic Costs of Fragmented Healthcare32:51 Innovations in Women's Health: Menopause and Beyond36:28 The Comprehensive Women's Health Journey38:29 Building Effective Product Teams42:08 Celebrating Milestones in Women's Health44:31 Shifting Perspectives on Women's Health Challenges47:13 Self-Care and Leadership48:58 Legacy and Impact in Women's Health📌 Mentioned in the Episode:Progyny – Focused on integrated women’s health and fertility benefits.Amazon Health Hub – she’s worked with.Cigna – Mentioned multiple times as a healthcare partner using engagement and outcomes data.Quantum Health – Mentioned as a partner using Progyny’s data in Care Management strategies.Oura Ring – Related to wearable tech for women’s health.Progyny x Dynata Survey McKinsey Report – Cited stat: 40% of women cite burnout as a top reason for stepping back from work.Deloitte 2023 Study – Stated that fragmented care adds Pelvic Floor Disorder Statistic – 1 in 4 women experience it, yet it's rarely covered or discussed. → Optional reference: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/pelvic-floor-dysfunctionConnect with Joanna Balogh-Reynolds:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-balogh-reynolds-dnp-81462710a/ RedefineHER Podcast Credits🎙 Host: Brenda Armstrong – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠🎧 Producer: Tarryn Long – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠💼 Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners | Connecting purpose-driven organizations with top-tier talent to build thriving, diverse teams.More at ⁠⁠⁠⁠redefineherpodcast.com⁠📜 Disclaimer:⚠️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. ©2025 RedefineHER Podcast. Please share with credit and direct link.#WomensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #MenopauseSupport #PelvicFloorHealth #FertilityCare #OuraRing #Cigna #IntegratedCare #WorkplaceWellness #CaregivingSupport #HolisticHealthcare #WomensHealthEquity #ValueBasedCare #PopulationHealth #WomenInTech #NurseLedInnovation #HealthTechPodcast #Progyny #FutureOfHealthcare

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