{"podcast":{"title":"The Fifth Wave","slug":"the-fifth-wave-7354161","podcast_index_feed_id":7354161,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6639450/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-fifth-wave--6639450","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca4842fd8f5681ceb597dcadf8c535db.jpg","author":"Story Studio Network, IWK Foundation","episode_count":16,"summary":"In The Fifth Wave: Curing the Healthcare Bias against Women , healthcare champions, the IWK Foundation, bring to light the profound and often dangerous consequences the gap in women’s health and research has had on women. The study of human biology has defaulted to the male body, which has hindered understanding of sex-based biological differences and results in fewer available and less effective treatments for women. We have been living in a world built for men, not only in heath care, but transportation, technology and beyond. This series will spark both curiosity and outrage leaving you wanting large scale change – a movement even. With insights from medical experts and researchers, The Fifth Wave challenges the default male standard and asks: What happens when half the population is left out of the equation? We hope to empower every woman and girl with the awareness and information to take charge of her health. Hosted by Avis Favaro.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T20:17:29.858628+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fifth-wave-7354161"},"episode":{"title":"Fitness For Women","slug":"fitness-for-women","published_at":"2026-06-24T09:00:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fifth-wave-7354161/fitness-for-women","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fifth-wave-7354161","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fitness-for-women--69339883","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69339883/iwk_tfw_s2e7_feminine_fitness.mp3","summary":"Movement is one of the most powerful…and overlooked…tools for women’s long term health. In this episode of The Fifth Wave, insights from sport and exercise physician Dr. Tina Atkinson, athletic trainer Kaelin Agar, strength coach Michelle MacDonald and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Galea help to break down how every day activity can transform women’s physical, mental and cognitive well being. From age related muscle loss to the mental health benefits of exercise, to a stunning fitness transformation that began at age 70, this episode reframes movement as essential medicine. The message is clear, women don’t need perfection or extreme workouts. They need consistent, enjoyable movement that supports strength, energy, longevity and confidence. Key takeaways: Movement is medicine. Especially for women. Women lose bone density and muscle mass earlier and faster than men. Regular strength training and daily activity significantly reduce the risk of osteoporosis, mobility issues and chronic disease. You don’t need intense workouts. You need consistency. Experts emphasize that walking, light strength work and movement you genuinely enjoy are more sustainable and far more impactful than short bursts of extreme effort. It’s never too late to get stronger. Michelle MacDonald’s 70 year old mother transformed her health with simple, consistent training. Proving that women can build strength function and confidence at any age. The thing you really NEED to know: Exercise is more effective than medication in preventing stroke and heart disease, which are the top causes of death for women. Small, consistent habits can literally save lives. --- Guest Info/CTAs/Resources (pertaining to the episode) Dr. Tina Atkinson, sport and exercise physician, Chief Medical Officer of The Canadian Sport Cen…","meta_description":"Movement is one of the most powerful…and overlooked…tools for women’s long term health. In this episode of The Fifth Wave, insights from sport and exercis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1445,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fifth-wave-7354161/episodes/fitness-for-women/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fifth-wave-7354161/fitness-for-women.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}