#12: Deep Dive into Female Body Literacy: Discover What Your Cycle Really Looks Like With Philippa Zorn

Send us Fan MailOptimising Women's Health: Body Literacy, Cycle Awareness, and the Hermone App with Philippa ZornIn this episode of Biohacking Eve, Judith Mueller delves into women's health optimisation with Philippa Zorn, co-founder of Hermone, a German femtech start-up. They discuss how hormonal contraceptives affect the body, including loss of libido and water retention. Philippa explains the importance of body literacy and cycle awareness to better manage and improve feminine health. The Hermone app is highlighted as a tool that provides comprehensive knowledge about the female hormone cycle and offers solutions to alleviate cycle-related symptoms. The episode also covers lifestyle factors such as sleep, stress management, nutrition, supplements, and exercise that can enhance overall wellbeing. Tune in to learn how to harness your hormonal cycle for a healthier and more optimised life.Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:45 How Hormonal Contraceptives Work and Their Side Effects 03:28 Introduction to Hermone Femtech App 05:10 Definitions: Female, Women, and Menstruators 07:44 What Sets Hermone Apart from Other Period Trackers 11:13 Origin Story of Hermone 14:59 Common Knowledge Gaps About the Menstrual Cycle 18:48 Understanding Cycle Symptoms and Their Impacts 22:21 Importance of Body Literacy 27:34 Overview of the Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle 34:55 Dealing with Symptoms and Hormonal Imbalances 37:22 Cycle Syncing and Its Benefits 41:17 Practical Tips for Optimising Health Throughout Your Cycle 45:36 Lifestyle Factors: Sleep, Stress, Nutrition, and Exercise 58:11 Building a Cycle-Friendly Work Environment 01:03:29 Q&A: Cycle Syncing and Common Misconceptions 01:09:18 Closing RemarksSocial Media Links Hermone Website: https://hermone.health/ LinkedIn (Philippa Zorn): https://acesse.one/nX7k1 Instagram (Hermone): https://l1nk.dev/rV5Un📚 Resources Mentioned in This Episode Hermone ProjectHermone App – A digital platform designed to support women’s reproductive and hormonal health, tackling stigma and empowering women through community and science.🌐 Website: https://hermone.health/Referenced Products / ConceptsCycle Tracking & Hormonal Literacy – Encouraging women to better understand their cycles and hormonal shiftsHolistic Health Approaches – Nutrition, lifestyle, and stress management discussed as part of the hormone-health toolkitMedical Support – Conversations around the gap between women’s lived experiences and mainstream medical recognition of hormonal issues (e.g. endometriosis, PCOS)Themes & Topics in the EpisodeBreaking stigma around periods, hormones, and reproductive healthWomen’s stories and community as central to health empowermentThe role of tech in making women’s health solutions accessibleFeminine leadership in healthcare innovationInsta/TikTok: @BiohackingEveWebsite: www.BiohackingEve.com