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Guides, stories and honest talk about women's health, from the women building Asele.

What Every Woman Should Know Before Visiting the Pharmacy | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 16 with Jennifer Esiaba, Founder of Mariam Grey PharmacyBlush & Bloom

What Every Woman Should Know Before Visiting the Pharmacy | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 16 with Jennifer Esiaba, Founder of Mariam Grey Pharmacy

What do women ask pharmacists most often? Jennifer Esiaba of Mariam Grey Pharmacy shares real stories, safety tips, and what to know before your next visit.

Gigi · Sep 11, 2025

Scar Care Isn’t Just Cosmetic | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 15 with Hanna Harkawy, Founder of OuliBlush & Bloom

Scar Care Isn’t Just Cosmetic | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 15 with Hanna Harkawy, Founder of Ouli

Scar care isn’t just cosmetic. In this Blush & Bloom episode, Ouli founder Hanna Harkawy shares how her device supports postpartum recovery and women’s health.

Asele Team · Sep 10, 2025

Recognizing the Hidden Signs of Economic Abuse and Its Impact on Mental Health | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 14 with Claudia Segre, President of Global Thinking FoundationBlush & Bloom

Recognizing the Hidden Signs of Economic Abuse and Its Impact on Mental Health | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 14 with Claudia Segre, President of Global Thinking Foundation

Discover how economic abuse impacts women’s mental health in Blush & Bloom Ep. 14 with Claudia Segre, President of Global Thinking Foundation. Learn the signs,

Gigi · Sep 7, 2025

Your Daughter Just Got Her First Period: A Parent's Guide to What Happens NextMenstrual Health

Your Daughter Just Got Her First Period: A Parent's Guide to What Happens Next

A practical guide for parents supporting their daughter's first period, tips, essentials, and what to expect.

Asele Team · Sep 4, 2025

Every Period Product Option Explained: Find What Works for Your Body, Budget, and PlanetMenstrual Health

Every Period Product Option Explained: Find What Works for Your Body, Budget, and Planet

Pads, tampons, cups, discs, underwear and more, compared on cost, comfort, and eco impact to help you find what fits.

Asele Team · Sep 2, 2025

Understanding PMS, PMDD, and Mental Health | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 13 with Ananya, Founder of HealCycleBlush & Bloom

Understanding PMS, PMDD, and Mental Health | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 13 with Ananya, Founder of HealCycle

Discover PMS vs. PMDD, why awareness matters, and how HealCycle supports women’s mental health with tracking, privacy, and AI tools.

Asele Team · Aug 29, 2025

The Myths That Harm African Women in Healthcare | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 12 with Dr. Adanna ChimereBlush & Bloom

The Myths That Harm African Women in Healthcare | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 12 with Dr. Adanna Chimere

Dr. Adanna Chimere shares how myths, stigma, and systemic gaps shape African women’s healthcare and what needs to change for real access.

Asele Team · Aug 26, 2025

Top 10 Menstrual Questions African Women Are Asking, AnsweredMenstrual Health

Top 10 Menstrual Questions African Women Are Asking, Answered

Answers to the top 10 menstrual questions African women ask, covering pain, cycle length, heavy bleeding, myths, and more.

Asele Team · Aug 26, 2025

Pelvic Health Isn’t Just for Moms | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 11 with Tatiana, Founder of EvieBlush & Bloom

Pelvic Health Isn’t Just for Moms | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 11 with Tatiana, Founder of Evie

Pelvic health isn’t just for moms. Physiotherapist Tatiana shares her journey, how Evie supports women with pelvic floor care, postpartum recovery, and women’s

Asele Team · Aug 20, 2025

Supporting Thai Women Abroad with Culturally Tailored Health and Wellness | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 10 with Natnicha SrichamnarnBlush & Bloom

Supporting Thai Women Abroad with Culturally Tailored Health and Wellness | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 10 with Natnicha Srichamnarn

Discover how Natnicha Srichamnarn and Nicha Group support Thai women abroad with culturally tailored health, wellness, and community-driven care.

Gigi · Aug 19, 2025

Dear African women, your health data is more valuable than you thinkHealth Tech

Dear African women, your health data is more valuable than you think

From Flo to Premom and Maya, popular health apps have faced privacy controversies. Why African women should care.

Gigi · Aug 18, 2025

Closing the Gap in Maternal Health Education and Support | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 9 with Emma AbassiBlush & Bloom

Closing the Gap in Maternal Health Education and Support | Blush & Bloom Podcast | Ep. 9 with Emma Abassi

Maternal health advocate Emma Abassi shares how Dearbump supports women with midwife advice, education, and data to improve pregnancy outcomes.

Gigi · Aug 13, 2025