Virago Voices – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we meet Ingrid!

Tune in to hear our discussions on:

👉 Empowerment through education!

👉 The Pelvic floor - and what symptoms to look out for 

👉 Being an introvert (and the power in knowing your energy!)  

Tune in to hear from the fantastic Virago Ingrid! This episode is all about EMPOWERMENT and that is simply what this podcast is all about! 

Link to Ingrid’s book, “The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How To Solve Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms”: https://pelvicrelief.co.uk/products/the-musculoskeletal-mystery-how-to-solve-your-pelvic-floor-symptoms

In this episode, we meet Ellen!

Tune in to hear our discussions on:

👉 The Gender Health Gap - and the Importance of knowing your body!

👉 Medical Herstory

👉 Women’s health Advocacy - and tips for advocating for your own health! 

Tune in to hear from the fantastic Virago Ellen Anderson! This episode is all about EMPOWERMENT and that is simply what this podcast is all about! 

Link to Medical Herstory: https://medicalherstory.com/

*Trigger warning: This podcast contains discussions on domestic abuse and sexual assault*

Episode 4 of series 2: Topical Insights covers domestic abuse and COVID-19. In this episode we talk to Becca, a 4th year medical student who defines domestic abuse, reports how COVID-19 has impacted domestic abuse and what we can do to help the situation. 

*Trigger warning: This podcast contains discussions on sexual assault, revenge porn and rape*. Episode 3 of series 2: "Topical Insights" covers pronouns. In this episode we talk to the trio that make up Safe Space, which is an online page tackling ignorance and championing inclusivity. We discuss pronouns, what they are and how to encourage their appropriate use. PLUS, we chat about Bridgerton. 

*Trigger warning: this podcast contains discussions on sexual assault, harassment and rape*. Episode 2 of Series 2: "Topical Insights" covers catcalling and public harassment. In this episode we talk to Mea, a feminist illustrator and social activist. We discuss the definition of catcalling, how it is a social issue and what we can do to create change. Hope you enjoy! If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in the podcast, please reach out to someone you trust. If you feel passionate about this topic, I would urge you to check out the amazing campaign called "Our streets now" who are fighting to end public sexual harassment (PSH) in the UK by changing culture and creating a criminal offence. 

*Trigger warning: this podcast contains discussions on abortion, sex and sexual assault and violence*

Episode 1 of Series 2: "Topical Insights" covers masculinity. In this episode we talk to Joe Strong, a PhD student researching the link between masculinity and women's access to abortion care in Ghana. We discuss what masculinity is, how it is portrayed in the media and how it impacts women's access to healthcare. Hope you enjoy!

If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in the podcast, please reach out to someone you trust. Here are some links which may also help. 

Women's aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/

Abortion: https://www.bpas.org/abortion-care/considering-abortion/advice-and-counselling/

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/

Topic 5 of Virago Health covers other methods. In episode 5 of this 5 part series on contraception we discuss other methods:  barrier methods, permanent methods, pull out method (as featured in Bridgerton) and the ring and patch. As always we cover what they do, how they work and the pros and cons of each method. 

Topic 4 of Virago Health covers the pills. In episode 4 of this 5 part series on contraception we discuss the pills, what they contain and how they work. We also go through the pros and cons of the pills. 

Topic 3 of Virago Health covers the implant. In episode 3 of this 5 part series on contraception, there's a special guest - Rhi from Southampton Medical School. Join Rhi as she discusses what the implant is, how it works and how it is inserted. Rhi will also go through the pros and cons of the implant. 

At the end, Victoria discusses the new referral scheme! Refer 1 person for a shout out on the show and an empowering woman book recommendation, refer 15 and you get all of the above plus a free copy of the recommended book! 

Link: https://refer.fm/viragovoices

Topic 2 of Virago Health covers the coils. Episode 2 of this 5 part series on contraception discusses the types of coils, how they act, how they are inserted and the pros and cons. Enjoy!