What You Don’t Know About Birth Control & The Fight for Women’s Rights | Dr. Sophia Yen | CEO & Co-Founder, Pandia Health

Roe v. Wade being under threat wasn’t something Dr. Sophia Yen ever imagined in her lifetime. Yet here we are, still fighting for a woman’s right to choose, for bodily autonomy, and for access to comprehensive health education and birth control. As the CEO of Pandia Health, the only female-founded, doctor-led birth control delivery company in the United States, Dr. Yen is making sure women can get the care they need without barriers. We get into the science behind skipping periods, why reproductive rights are essential to equality, and what it will take to make lasting change. Along the way, Dr. Yen shares stories from her journey as a physician, advocate, entrepreneur, and mother, offering a sharp, clear-eyed perspective on where we go from here. Chapters: 00:00 Roe v. Wade and the fight for women’s rights 01:25 How Dr. Sophia Yen became a reproductive health advocate 03:45 Pandia Health’s mission and impact 05:15 Why birth control access is still a struggle 07:10 The science and safety of skipping periods 09:30 Myths about birth control that need to go 11:15 How the U.S. falls short on sex education 13:45 Lessons from Canada’s health education model 15:20 Fighting misinformation about women’s health 17:40 The link between reproductive rights and equality 19:15 Building a women-led health company 21:00 How telemedicine is changing access to care 23:20 Advocating for change at the policy level 25:00 Why women’s health is everyone’s issue 27:15 Advice for women advocating for themselves The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices