The Fifth Wave

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The Hidden Injury: Brain Trauma, Menopause, and the Fight to Protect Women's Minds

October 07, 2026

In this episode of The Fifth Wave, Avis Favaro explores why women's brains are different, and looks for answers to why nearly two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer's are women. Dr. Jenny Rabin of Sunnybrook Research Institute explains how menopause and declining estradiol may be a critical turning point for brain aging. The episode then turns to a connection few people talk about: the link between intimate partner violence and brain injury. Karen Mason and Dr. Paul van Donkelaar of SOAR,...

Breaking the Bias: Science That Finally Includes Women

September 23, 2026

In this episode of The Fifth Wave, Avis Favaro asks a hard question: what happens when women aren't counted? Only 7% of Canadian health research funding specifically targets women, a number that hasn't moved in 15 years, even though women make up 51% of the population. Through conversations with Dr. Justine Dol of IWK Health, Kearie Daniel of the Black Women's Institute for Health, and Dr. Alice Aiken of Dalhousie University, this episode breaks down why the data gap exists, how it compounds ...

Europe's Progress on Women's Health

September 09, 2026

In this episode of The Fifth Wave, Avis Favaro looks at how Europe is pushing women's health policy forward, and what Canada can learn from it. Since 1957, gender equality has been part of EU law, but almost seven decades later, true equality still hasn't been achieved anywhere, including in healthcare. Through conversations with Peggy Maguire of the European Institute of Women's Health, Dr. Martina Alberani of the Young Women's Health Group, Jennifer Gillivan of the IWK Foundation, and Dr. G...

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How do I get in touch with The Fifth Wave?

The Fifth Wave is hosted by Avis Favaro. Its publicly listed email is hello@storystudionetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Fifth Wave?

The publicly listed email for The Fifth Wave: hello@storystudionetwork.com.

How many listeners does The Fifth Wave have?

Podseeker estimates The Fifth Wave reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Fifth Wave?

The Fifth Wave typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Medical and academic experts in women’s health (e.g., maternal/fetal medicine, sport/exercise medicine, public health, women’s mental health), leaders at professional medical societies, and founders/executives of women’s health organizations; patient advocates with credible expertise in specific conditions. Common among recent guests: Academic or clinical leadership roles (professorships, department heads, chairs, chief medical roles); Executive leadership at women’s health organizations; Editorial/leadership positions in relevant medical journals or professional bodies. Recent guests include Dr. Liisa Galea, Michelle MacDonald, and Kaelin Agar.

How hard is it to get booked on The Fifth Wave?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Fifth Wave cover?

Recent episodes cover Women's Health, Healthcare, Public Health, Medical Research, and Maternal Care. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.