Under the Sisterhood

By Elizabeth Elfenbein

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Under the Sisterhood podcast is one of our key storysharing platforms, celebrating the journeys of women as leaders, changemakers, and advocates in women’s health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Host Elizabeth Elfenbein engages with women aged 18 to 100+ in intimate conversations, uncovering their experiences and wisdom while highlighting their impact on creating a healthier, more inclusive world. These stories not only honor women’s resilience and leadership but also foster meaningful dialogue around mental health, empowerment, and innovative solutions that help close the gender health gap and inspire change.

Seasons & Special Editions:

  • Season 1: Being a Woman in Today’s World
  • Season 2: Women’s March of Voices
  • Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier
  • Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs, Women Investing in Women’s Health, Women Making History
  • Season 4: Women’s March for Mental Wellness


The Under the Sisterhood podcast is a tribute to the strength and impact of women leading the way in fostering change. With podcast producer Matt Butler and music by Ayla Schafer, Elizabeth Elfenbein creates a space where women are seen, heard, and celebrated, driving deeper connections and inspiring action through the power of storysharing.


Episode Date
Marching for Humanity, Health, and Hope | A Conversation with Kayla Laserson
May 21, 2026
Jamila Glean | Leadership, Equity, Dreams & Transformational Change
May 14, 2026
Marching for Service, Love, and Healing | A Scientist’s Journey with Dr. Triparna Sen
May 07, 2026
Dr. Rachel Elfenbein: The Hidden Economy, Women, Labor, and the Cost of Care
Apr 30, 2026
Sue Rizzello On Turning Survival Into Change
Apr 24, 2026
Nina van Schaick: Marching for Safer, More Dignified Birth
Apr 17, 2026
Lisa Malia Norman: Ending Delays, Empowering Women, and Rewriting Breast Health
Apr 09, 2026
Dr. Samira Kiani: Alchemizing Change Through Science and Possibility
Apr 02, 2026
Raga D'Silva Coming Out for Change
Mar 27, 2026
Nanda Mehta on Yoni Ki Baat: South Asian Women’s Stories, Identity, and Culture
Mar 20, 2026
Dr. Sheila Gujrathi: Leading with Reflection in a World That Needs Change
Mar 13, 2026
Marching to the Rescue: Firefighter Shannon Churchwell’s Call to Serve
Mar 05, 2026
Becca Rose: From Hashimoto’s to Marching for Epigenetics
Feb 25, 2026
From Patient to Changemaker: Elevating Voices in Healthcare with Lucie Bayer
Feb 19, 2026
Marching to Break Barriers: The Power and Purpose of Kyrstin Johnson
Feb 11, 2026
Marching for Change with Lulu Shabell: Reimagining Creative Markets in Africa
Feb 08, 2026
Lejla Dauti on Marching for Her Freedom
Jan 30, 2026
Marching for Sustainability: Dr. Renuka Thakore on Leading Meaningful Change
Jan 22, 2026
Marching for Health: Dr. Maizes on a Lifetime of Integrative Care and Change
Jan 15, 2026
March for Change: The Future of Health Innovation, with Dr. Malvina Eydelman
Jan 08, 2026
Fatima Hassan: Fighting for Change, for a Lifetime
Jan 01, 2026
The Reinvention Rebel: Wendy Battles on Mental Wellness and Owning Change
Dec 19, 2025
Jenopause Unfiltered: Navigating the Windy Road of Perimenopause
Dec 05, 2025
Brandy Thompson: Why Vulnerability Is a Mental Wellness Strategy for Leaders
Nov 20, 2025
Senator Lori Urso: The Midlife Mental Health Movement
Nov 13, 2025
The Caregiver’s Journey: Dr. Michelle Rankine on Mental Wellness
Nov 07, 2025
The Inner Fuel: Channeling a Lifetime of Wellness with Dominique Debroux
Oct 31, 2025
From childhood to today: Muji Bekomson on the journey of mental wellness
Oct 22, 2025
When Hormones Shift: EJ Kim on Perimenopause and Mental Health
Oct 17, 2025
Smitha Gudapakkam: From Postpartum Isolation to Empowerment
Oct 10, 2025
Mindful Health with Jackie Giannelli: Women, Wellness & Wisdom
Oct 02, 2025
The Mental Health Side of Perimenopause with Mayra Hurtado
Sep 25, 2025
Empowering Motherhood & Mind: Dr. Eboni January's Mental Health Mission
Sep 11, 2025
Mental Strength and Behavioral Mastery with Larissa Mills
Sep 04, 2025
Stephanie Vincent: Emotional Liberation & the Fight for Justice
Sep 03, 2025
From World Stage to Inner Space: Dani Reardon’s Journey from Athlete to Healer.
Aug 28, 2025
Resilient Roots. Dayna Dorsey’s Journey from Orphan to Changemaker
Aug 21, 2025
From Awareness to Acceptance: Dr. Anila Khan on Building a Neuroinclusive World.
Aug 14, 2025
The legacy of her: Jeanne Blasberg on generational healing through storytelling.
Aug 07, 2025
Going inward to lead outward: Shelina Ramnarine on science, systems & self.
Jul 31, 2025
Demi Jenkins aka @peachyskaterr on living out her truest colors.
Jul 24, 2025
Built from the gap: Maria Lence’s journey from pain to platform.
Jul 18, 2025
Rewriting the narrative: mental and maternal health & the midlife transition with Lauren Tetenbaum.
Jul 10, 2025
The quiet work of healing: Teyonna Bowman’s mental wellness story.
Jun 26, 2025
Healing out loud: XTINE’s story from struggle to strength.
Jun 19, 2025
Healing in color: Kelly Capponi on art, identity & self-discovery.
Jun 13, 2025
Rewriting the rules: Denielle Finklestein on reinvention and mental wellness.
Jun 05, 2025
Treating the whole person: A holistic view with Dr. Z Colette Edwards.
May 29, 2025
Mental Health, Real Talk with Katie Isaacs
May 22, 2025
Mental Health through the eyes of an empath with Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite
May 16, 2025
Dr. Andrea Braden on being an empathetic maternal health innovator.
May 08, 2025
Dr. Tracee Burroughs Gardner on evolving from psychiatrist to entrepreneur
May 01, 2025
Kindness is not only ethical but a measurable competitive edge with Meral Alizada.
Apr 24, 2025
Gila Tolub on reimagining mental health: equity, access & collective healing
Apr 17, 2025
The power of prevention: Meredith Gold on changing the domestic violence narrative.
Apr 10, 2025
Sabrina Sarro reframing narratives in mental health communities.
Apr 03, 2025
Dr. Mitzi Krockover on mental health is health.
Mar 27, 2025
Woman in search of home with Shubhra Sharma.
Mar 20, 2025
Thriving through transitions: Monique Cupid on midlife, menopause & mental well-being.
Mar 15, 2025
Making history building Sistergood with Amy Danielson Paul.
Mar 07, 2025
Tracy Otsuka: Embracing ADHD as a Superpower
Mar 06, 2025
Sidnee Peck on building intergenerational wellness.
Feb 27, 2025
Lucy Coplin on tackling mental health in marginalized communities.
Feb 20, 2025
Healing after trauma: A wellness journey with Dr. Priyanka Upadhyaya
Feb 13, 2025
Ellyn Winters-Robinson on post-traumatic growth through breast cancer.
Feb 06, 2025
Khanyi Tshabalala on fostering a mental, emotional, and physically vital world.
Jan 31, 2025
Beyond the game: Sarah Carvell on athlete well-being and performance.
Jan 23, 2025
Leslie Coplin on how communication shapes mental health and healing.
Jan 16, 2025
Destigmatizing mental health labels with Dr. Cara Reeves.
Jan 09, 2025
Dr. Kimberly Gordon: The power of radical storytelling for mental wellness.
Jan 02, 2025
Innovating for intimate wellbeing: Rebecca Sternberg on filling unmet needs.
Dec 26, 2024
Dr. Kieva Chris-Amusan on creating a stigma-free world for women's reproductive health.
Dec 19, 2024
How do we make every child feel better with Dr. Rina Sanghavi?
Dec 13, 2024
Rachell Dumas on her maternal health journey to founding Light After Nine.
Dec 06, 2024
Dana Pitts on empowering communities globally through public health.
Dec 02, 2024
Louisa Winthrop on listening and giving voice to mental health.
Nov 21, 2024
Amanda Antunes on unlocking the power of mindful eating and behavioral nutrition.
Nov 14, 2024
Ida Tin’s visionary journey: From Clue founder to Femtech pioneer.
Nov 08, 2024
Dr. Aisha Pandor on starting with her own health experience to build a solution.
Oct 31, 2024
Exploring the dimensions of sexual health with Magaly Pirotte
Oct 24, 2024
Denise Pines on empowering menopausal women through stories.
Oct 17, 2024
Dixie Lincoln Nichols on living a Life in the Pause
Oct 10, 2024
Cate Luzio on building a community that focuses on financial, community and mental health.
Oct 03, 2024
Dr. Chris Creatura on teaching bodily autonomy, safety and sex education.
Sep 26, 2024
Hanae Bezad on the health of being self and being other.
Sep 19, 2024
Hanneke Willenborg on tackling the mental and women's health stigma.
Sep 13, 2024
Dr. Somi Javaid on supporting women's sexual health, menopause and survivorship
Sep 05, 2024
Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch Sister of the Year in Women's Health
Aug 28, 2024
Ndidi Nwuneli Sister of the Year in Sustainability
Aug 28, 2024
Zarifa Ghafari Sister of the Year for Women's Rights
Aug 28, 2024
Jillian Edman on building intergenerational wellness and joy.
Aug 09, 2024
From Diagnosis to Legacy: Keisha Hickson’s Inspiring Pursuit of Empowerment
Aug 01, 2024
Dr. Shieva Ghofrany on educating women about their OBGYN health.
Jul 26, 2024
Latoya Dwight on taking on the Fibroid Pandemic
Jul 18, 2024
Dr. Ndidi Musa on building critical care capacity for children.
Jul 11, 2024
Monica Rassai: Transforming Health by Immersing in Community Challenges
Jun 27, 2024
Tamara Taitt on the power and history of community Midwifery.
Jun 20, 2024
Lisa Kaenzig on building and championing the next generation of women
Jun 13, 2024
Nidhi Sharma on prioritizing health, mental wellbeing and self care.
Jun 06, 2024
Naoko Kita on improving Women's Health literacy in Japan
May 30, 2024
Malene Hegenberger on creating innovative solutions to support women during childbirth.
May 23, 2024
Dr. Umbereen Nehal on turning Women's Health stories into data to drive better outcomes
May 16, 2024
Dr. Beth Garner Women’s Health leader, clinician, and scientist on impacting millions of lives.
May 09, 2024
Dr. Ru Cheng on driving impact in Women's Health at a population level.
May 02, 2024
Francilia Wilkins Rahim on creating economic access and opportunities for disadvantaged communities.
Mar 28, 2024
Grace Adipiena dedicating her life to caring for her community.
Mar 21, 2024
Dr. Dale Atkins celebrating 40 years of building relationships and humanity.
Mar 15, 2024
Zarifa Ghafari fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan and globally.
Mar 07, 2024
Ndidi Nwuneli on changing the face of Africa with her actions and words.
Mar 01, 2024
Dr. Kattayoun Kordy on tackling the world's challenges for women and children's health.
Feb 09, 2024
Bethany Corbin on being at the intersection of women’s health, law, and technology.
Feb 08, 2024
Jessica Karr on investing in women's health, wellness and beyond
Feb 01, 2024
Carli Sapir on filling unmet needs and investing in Women's Health.
Jan 25, 2024
Linda Greub from healthcare institutional investor to a Women's Health VC.
Jan 19, 2024
Alice Zheng on Making a Meaningful Impact as a Women's Health Venture Capitalist.
Jan 12, 2024
Jessica Federer on pioneering a new space in women's health investments.
Jan 05, 2024
Myra Kinds on the transformative power of mentoring, healing, belonging and equity.
Dec 29, 2023
Mette Dyhrberg on inventing a solution to reverse autoimmune disease.
Dec 21, 2023
Shannon Cohn takes us on a social impact journey with her film Below the Belt.
Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Rachel Talton on the many ways to help women flourish.
Dec 07, 2023
Elsy Boglioli on scaling all kinds of healthcare companies.
Nov 30, 2023
Making a real impact at hospital and in her community with Marie Cherise.
Nov 24, 2023
Dr. Kathy Overbeke on supporting daughters in the family business.
Nov 16, 2023
Dr. Latha Alaparthi on perseverance as a woman in medicine.
Nov 10, 2023
Megan Okin on solving customers’ pain points holistically with technology.
Nov 02, 2023
Elizabeth Elfenbein on her journey to global sisterhood.
Oct 27, 2023
Dr. Barbara Entsuah on how medical missions inspired her journey.
Oct 19, 2023
Founder + CEO Dana Donofree designing for chest inclusion.
Oct 12, 2023
Efrat Roman serving her community as a Femtech entrepreneur.
Oct 05, 2023
Dr. Emily Cunnings on being a woman physician in a safety net hospital.
Sep 29, 2023
Dr. Stacy Feiner on relationships are the connective tissue to purpose.
Sep 21, 2023
Ikram Guerd on inspiring and mentoring future women leaders.
Sep 15, 2023
Shedding light on gender equity in sport with Dr. Rachael Bullingham.
Sep 01, 2023
Dr. Joanne Berger-Sweeney Under the Sisterhood's Sister of the Year.
Aug 25, 2023
Candi N. Smiley on supporting women through Title IX.
Aug 18, 2023
Sherri Snelling on how to self care with "Me Time Monday" moments.
Aug 10, 2023
Aliza Freud on the power of women influencers in health.
Aug 04, 2023
Nayelly Hernandez-Walker on finding her safe space in sport.
Jul 23, 2023
Christina Langdon on advocating for self and health.
Jul 20, 2023
Anu Bhatnaghar on how sisterhood will change the world.
Jul 13, 2023
Binnie Klein on language and the art of psychotherapy.
Jul 06, 2023
Danielle Sunberg on women climbing the inner wellness mountain.
Jun 29, 2023
We need to take better care of women with Keren Leshem.
Jun 22, 2023
Dr. Erica Bowen on coaching at the intersection of leadership and well-being.
Jun 15, 2023
Dr. Taniqua Miller on humanizing women's health.
Jun 08, 2023
Navigating motherhood + work + healthcare with Sara Okin Livengood.
Jun 02, 2023
Kirthika Parmeswaran on finding maternal wellness.
May 26, 2023
Robyn Streisand on mental health touches everyone.
May 18, 2023
Dr. Ellie McCance-Katz on serving the mental health community.
May 11, 2023
Women’s health inside and out with Komel Caruso.
May 05, 2023
Lucy and Milly on awakening women around the world.
Mar 31, 2023
Magaly Nagpal on creating space for women to be seen.
Mar 30, 2023
Sola Davies on having freedom and wings as a Nigerian woman.
Mar 29, 2023
Women are designed for connection with Amy Danielson.
Mar 28, 2023
Becky Chidester on the power of being a woman leader who listens.
Mar 27, 2023
Tania Carpio on the journey to finding her woman self.
Mar 26, 2023
Kathalynn Turner Davis on her journey from Hollywood to spirituality.
Mar 25, 2023
June Laffey on finding her gifts as a woman.
Mar 24, 2023
Dr. Laura Gemmell striving to lift up women.
Mar 23, 2023
Isadora Capraro on finding herself as an artist and a woman.
Mar 22, 2023
Mary Giuliani on the importance of surrounding yourself with strong women.
Mar 21, 2023
Communicating through dance with Zulejha Kečo.
Mar 20, 2023
Dr. Christine Bastl breaking the glass ceiling as a woman doctor.
Mar 19, 2023
Brittany Gooden on being a woman storyteller and mentor.
Mar 18, 2023
Pooja Sinha on women and the language of love.
Mar 17, 2023
Betulia Machado-Eriksson on being a female citizen of the world.
Mar 16, 2023
Zerline, Brice, and Zaya on the strength of sisterhood in a family.
Mar 15, 2023
Bserat Ghebremicael on her journey to finding her voice as a woman.
Mar 14, 2023
Amina Zamani on escavating limiting beliefs as a woman.
Mar 13, 2023
Melanie Whitney on living and breathing mindfulness in relationships.
Mar 12, 2023
Su Kwak on making history as a Korean woman and artist.
Mar 11, 2023
Dr. BCW on dismantling healthcare and going beyond clinical walls.
Mar 10, 2023
Gina de la Chesnaye on women + suffering + resiliency.
Mar 09, 2023
Tess de Rooj on feminism and everything is gendered.
Mar 08, 2023
Valerie Alexander on showing up as a woman.
Mar 07, 2023
Thankful for women with Kim McDonnell
Mar 06, 2023
Olivia Clyne on leaning into her power as a world-class woman athlete.
Mar 06, 2023
Bee Arthur on empowering women through self-expression.
Mar 04, 2023
Ildi Sebestyén on finding her Doula calling.
Mar 03, 2023
Lois Hue on life as a woman of service.
Mar 01, 2023
Leaning into our strength and power as women with Veronica Thomas.
Feb 24, 2023
Intersectional feminism meets human rights with Melina Elverdal.
Feb 17, 2023
Jerlyn O'Donnell on women are here to break rules and push boundaries
Feb 10, 2023
Tevis Trower on standing in the strength of being a woman.
Feb 03, 2023
Even superwoman needs help with Jayashri Srinivasan Cuffey.
Jan 26, 2023
Laurel Munier on acknowledging all females no matter where they are
Jan 20, 2023
Gina Dumfries on the challenges that women are up against.
Jan 12, 2023
Carrie O'Lone on being put in a box as a young female.
Jan 06, 2023
Being a woman of intention with Angela Gu.
Dec 30, 2022
Linda Stalters takes you on her womanhood journey of over seven decades.
Dec 23, 2022
Women lean on sisterhoods that they’ve curated with Brittani Campbell
Dec 16, 2022
Tereza Machado Menuez on growing up as a woman in a misogynistic culture
Dec 09, 2022
Denise Love Hewett on gender as a construct.
Dec 02, 2022
Women don't have a linear path with Jiaming Ju
Nov 25, 2022
Ursula Ngonadi on wife | mother | sister and sister code.
Nov 18, 2022
Jordan Mallis on finding your voice as a young woman.
Nov 11, 2022
Women have so many more opportunities today with Manjula Bose
Nov 03, 2022
Phaedra Haringsma on you don’t have to wear the pants to wear the pants
Oct 27, 2022
Getting in touch with your feminine energy and intuition with Elizabeth Mazz
Oct 20, 2022
Being seen, heard and standing tall as a young woman with Nayara Vargas.
Oct 13, 2022
Doaa Fahmy on the power of mentoring women
Oct 06, 2022
Erin Gallagher speaks up and out about protecting and lifting all women
Sep 30, 2022
Moheerah Iftikhar on living, surviving and excelling in a male dominated society.
Sep 23, 2022
Being a woman in today's world with Dr. Hillary Anger Elfenbein
Sep 16, 2022
Johanna Rustia on being female and standing toe to toe with men.
Sep 09, 2022
Cindy Gallop on the need for more bold and assertive women as role models.
Sep 02, 2022
Bharti Dayal on the art of womanhood in eastern and western cultures.
Aug 26, 2022
Francilia Wilkins Rahim on women being a torch of empowerment.
Aug 26, 2022
Riya Shah on being a young woman founder and innovator.
Aug 26, 2022
Essie Jain’s journey of coming into womanhood with love and acceptance.
Aug 26, 2022
Dr. Huma Baig on balancing the demands of being a woman and a healer from two cultures.
Aug 26, 2022
Hui Tang on her female experiences in China and her life as a woman in America.
Aug 26, 2022
Lifting women around the world with Ann-Marie Zoe Coore.
Aug 26, 2022
LD Holley on the power of womanhood and navigating the world of movement.
Aug 26, 2022
The last two years transitioning into a woman with Valerie Jamidar.
Aug 26, 2022
Divine femininity and creating a new world with Georgia Blatchford
Aug 26, 2022
Teaching women to have confidence and conviction with Elysa Hochman
Aug 26, 2022
The Vagipreneur® Rachel Braun Scherl on the interconnectedness of womanhood and women’s health.
Aug 26, 2022
Under the Sisterhood Trailer
Aug 15, 2022