The Complex World of Women’s Health: With guest Kris Teow

Celebrate International Women's Day with a special first episode of the new series of Life of PIE! Onya, your host, delves into the complex world of women's health alongside Kris Teow, an MSc PIE alum from the 2022-23 cohort. Kris shares findings from her qualitative study on the experiences of Malaysian corporate women, shedding light on the diverse ways women's health is perceived and managed globally. From the cultural construction of women's bodies to the stigma surrounding menstruation and menopause, the conversation explores the nuanced factors that shape women's health. Join them as they navigate cultural nuances and societal expectations and raise crucial questions. How do cultural norms shape women's health? What challenges do women face in different corners of the world? Join this eye-opening episode to unravel the complexities of women's health on a global scale, as Onya and Kris invite you to explore, question, and advocate for a more inclusive approach to women's well-being. More about Kris Teow: Kris is highly passionate about women's health as well as equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues, Kristina is currently in the Partnerships team of The Forward Institute, an organisation focused on strengthening leadership for positive impact. Prior to this, she'd advised early-stage start-ups at UCL's enterprise incubator, the Hatchery, and earlier on, led the people and culture team at a Series A healthtech in Southeast Asia. She started her career in a global leadership advisory firm, working with large technology companies across APAC. Outside of work, she enjoys being an amateur yogi and swimming at whichever pool she can find." You can find out more about Kris and connect with her on LinkedIn. Production: The Life of PIE podcast is produced by Juan Manuel Fournier Castillo, an MSc PIE alumni and Creative strategist. All voice actors are MSc PIE alumni and we are grateful to the team for taking the time to co-create this season. Date of episode recording: 2024-03-04T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:35:32 Language of episode: English Presenter: Dr Onya Idoko Guests: Kristina Teow Producer: Juan Manuel Fournier Castillo

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