Slice 14 🦠: From Recurrent UTIs to Microbiome Defence - The Story of P Happi’s Innovative Serum

In this episode of The Pink Pineapple Podcast, Claudia Pastides and Emma Thornton speak with Chiara Board, the scientist-founder behind P Happi, about her journey from repeated UTIs to launching a first-of-its-kind daily intimate serum designed to support and protect the vaginal microbiome.Chiara explains why the vaginal microbiome has long been under-researched compared with the gut, how hormonal changes can destabilise natural flora, and why a microbiome-protective serum offers a way forward for women suffering with recurrent UTIs and discomfort. Drawing on her personal lived experience and rigorous science, Chiara and the hosts dig into what it takes to develop credible women’s health products, the importance of integrating microbiome-friendly care into primary care pathways, and why empowering women in STEM is essential for future innovation.This episode blends lived experience, biotech insight, and practical takeaways for women, clinicians and innovators alike.