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The Fifth Wave

IWK Foundation
Menopause
Women's Health
Gender Bias In Medical Research
Canada
IWK Foundation
Gender Data Gap
Healthcare
Gender Bias In Medicine
Artificial Intelligence
Femtech
Drug Development
Invisible Women
Construction Industry
Women In Workplace
SCAD
Femtech Canada
Granville Biomedical
Women's Health Research
Healthcare Equity
Education

In The Fifth Wave: Curing the Healthcare Bias against Women, healthcare champions, the IWK Foundation, bring to light the profound and often dangerous consequences the gap in women’s health and research has had on women. The study of human biology has defaulted to the male body, which has hindered understanding of sex-based biological differences and results in fewer available and less effective t... more

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Nearly 50% of young women report negative healthcare experiences. And that is more and more visible in postpartum care. In this episode of The Fifth Wave, Avis Favaro explores why new mothers often “fall off a cliff” once the baby arrives, what the s... more

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people who menstruate, nearly 190 million worldwide. Yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed women’s health conditions. In this episode of The Fifth Wave, public health Dr. Martina Alberani, women... more

This episode of The Fifth Wave dives into one of the least discussed but most consequential workplace issues today: menopause and its massive impact on women, employers and the economy. With nearly 2 million working women in Canada aged 45-55, unmana... more

In this episode of The Fifth Wave, we expose the deep rooted gender bias baked into women’s healthcare, from being dismissed as “emotional” to receiving later diagnoses and poorer mental health support.

Featuring insights from healthcare leaders, p... more

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Recent Guests

Lori Urso
Senator, Rhode Island
Rhode Island Senate
Episode: Menopause At Work
Karen Alzatee
Representative
Rhode Island House of Representatives
Episode: Menopause At Work
Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur
Naturopathic doctor
Ottawa clinic
Episode: Menopause At Work
Dr. Stephanie Faubion
Medical Director, Menopause Society; Director, Mayo Clinic Center for Women's Health
Menopause Society/Mayo Clinic
Episode: Menopause At Work
Naomi Giberson
Licensed psychologist, co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Nestwell Health
Nestwell Health
Episode: Carrying The Mental Load
Christine Korol
Registered psychologist, owner of Still Mind Studio, adjunct professor
Still Mind Studio / University of British Columbia
Episode: Carrying The Mental Load
Liisa Galea
Treliving Family Chair in Women's Mental Health, CAMH; Professor of Psychiatry
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health / University of Toronto
Episode: Carrying The Mental Load
Vivian Kaye
Empowerment enthusiast, business expert, and speaker
Independent (appearance on episode)
Episode: Not Built For Us
Michelle Audoin
Mother, educator, healthcare advocate
Uncovered breast recognition project
Episode: Not Built For Us

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Avis Favaro
Host of The Fifth Wave

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Wow, finally, one for women and all!

    The menopause episode is wonderful! Really, just a foot in the door on the topic but opening that door for so many more people to have conversations. I started having migraines with menopause and there is a lack of research/information about that which leads to medicating and it’s side effects. In high school we were only told that menopause would be the great release from the monthly pain of menstrual cramps. So much for that. Thanks for this podcast, looking forward to more!

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    Flyfisherjo
    Canada10 months ago

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The menopause episode is enlightening and opens up conversations others avoid.
Clear, well-researched, and advocacy-driven discussion that makes policy change feel possible.
Lack of research on migraines during menopause is highlighted and needed more attention.
The show blends patient stories with expert insight, helping listeners trust the information.

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Around the Kitchen Table
Q: Rose, can you tell us sort of in short form, a little bit about your life and what you do, and what brings you to the podcast?
Rose explains her Nova Scotia-based work in economic development, especially with the ocean sector, and shares her personal health experiences that motivated her to discuss gender bias and barriers in healthcare.

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The show centers on closing the gender bias in health research and care, with a strong emphasis on menopause, women's health equity, and the role of data gaps in medicine. Episodes frequently feature lawmakers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates who discuss policy changes, educational initiatives, and innovative health tech aimed at improving outcomes for women and girls. A notable strength is bringing together cross-disciplinary voices—from clinical practice to AI ethics and health policy—to examine systemic biases and practical paths to change, making it a compelling listen for professionals interested in health equity, policy, and medical research design.

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2. Karen Alzatee
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5. Naomi Giberson
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