Well Woman Radio

Series produced by Giovanna Rossi

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About women's health and wellness, for everyone's well-being.

How does being a woman determine your health and well being? Does health and other policy adequately address systemic problems and root causes of ill health? Well Woman Radio looks at health from a woman-centered perspective, examining the biological, psychological, environmental and social factors effecting the health and well-being of women and families.


15 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Women Writing to Heal
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Nicole A. Gramlich
Can we heal ourselves and our community simply by writing? This month you’ll hear from author Nicole Gramlich, poet Eva Crespin, and Sage Magazine...

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  • Added: Nov 02, 2014
  • Length: 29:33
  • Purchases: 1
We are the 51%: Women's Perspectives on Leadership
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Gloria Steinem
Why is leadership important for women and girls, and how does women's and men's leadership differ? What does leadership look like in everyday life?

  • Added: Oct 27, 2014
  • Length: 29:12
Sound Asleep: Does Gender Make A Difference?
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Dr. Monica Mallampalli, Society of Women's Health Research, Credit: Today Show
This month I talk to professionals from a variety of backgrounds to try and understand what it takes to get a good night’s sleep. Whether it’s ins...

  • Added: Sep 25, 2014
  • Length: 28:21
In Life There’s Death: How do women and men grieve differently?
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Ariel Gore, author of The End of Eve, Credit: arielgore.com
Is death still the greatest taboo? It's the part of life we can absolutely count on yet we still find it hard to talk about and that makes the grie...

  • Added: Aug 19, 2014
  • Length: 26:39
Wine and health: how do women and men differ?
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Dr. Jan Werbinski, MD
When choosing wine do you stop to think about the affect it has on your health and well being? And do men and women engage with it differently? Fr...

  • Added: Jul 08, 2014
  • Length: 29:29
Food Policy: What Makes it Difficult to Eat Healthy Meals?
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Sheila Krumholz, Center for Responsive Politics
Women are not only the major caretakers in the family, they are also the decision makers when it comes to health, nutrition and food purchases. Thi...

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  • Added: Jun 14, 2014
  • Length: 29:29
  • Purchases: 2
Birth: A Rite of Passage or a Medical Event? A Mother's Day Special
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Baby Drew with her Mommy, Caitlin, and her Mamma, Monica, Credit: Giovanna Rossi
How does the process of birth impact new motherhood? Is it a rite of passage or a medical event? Next time on Well Woman Radio we’ll hear from Pam ...

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  • Added: May 08, 2014
  • Length: 29:35
  • Purchases: 1
Women's Ski Jump: Inappropriate or overdue?
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Jessica Jerome of the U.S. is airborne during her ski jump, Credit: USA Today
Is Olympic ski jumping “inappropriate for ladies from a medical point of view” as claimed by an International Olympic Committee member? We’ll hear...

  • Added: Mar 12, 2014
  • Length: 29:30
Women and Journalism: how the role of women in the media has changed over the last 50 years
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Edith Lederer, AP 1972
This show focuses on feminism and journalism. I’ll talk to three seasoned journalists as well as the Women’s Media Center to find out how the role ...

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  • Added: Mar 18, 2014
  • Length: 28:30
  • Purchases: 1
Health care reform: Will it help make American women and families healthier?
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
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Health care reform, also known as the Affordable Care Act or "Obamacare", is moving forward with new health coverage enrollment and both women and ...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2014
  • Length: 30:01
Improving Birth For Moms And Babies
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: A gathering for the "Rally To Improve Birth" in front of the Austin TX. Capitol Building., Credit: rallytoimprovebirth.com
Interviews with birth professionals and a mom.

  • Added: Mar 25, 2014
  • Length: 30:01
Women inventors and problem solvers
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: TedxAbqWomen 2013, Credit: Giovanna Rossi
A show about innovative solutions from women including business owner Christine Wagner, high school musician Kaitlin Jackson, and Dr. Ruthie Watson.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2014
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Aid in Dying or Assisted Suicide?
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
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Interviews exploring choices when faced with death.

  • Added: Dec 02, 2013
  • Length: 28:34
Women in Business: Stay healthy and achieve a healthy economy
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
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This month Well Woman Radio will focus on women in business, and changes needed in the way businesses run in order to stay healthy and achieve a he...

  • Added: Nov 30, 2013
  • Length: 29:24
Community Support for Breastfeeding
From: Giovanna Rossi
Series: Well Woman Radio
Caption: Hollie McNish, poet
We explore the role of the community in supporting moms to breastfeed their babies.

  • Added: Aug 08, 2013
  • Length: :47