Why Women Need a Different Approach to Longevity

Longevity isn’t just about living longer — it’s about living better.

In this episode of Fempower Health, host Georgie Kovacs sits down with Roma van der Walt, a sports scientist, women’s health strategist, and CEO of Vitelle, to unpack what longevity really means for women.

Roma explains why the biohacking trend often overlooks female physiology, how wearables misinterpret women’s health data, and why prevention must go beyond annual checkups and symptom management. Together, they discuss AI’s role in women’s health, how clinicians can better support patients, and why building an integrated health intelligence infrastructure is the future of personalized care.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Am I doing enough to stay healthy as I age?”
• “Why do wearables and trackers confuse me more than they help?”
• “How can I trust AI with my health data?”

…this episode is for you.

Discussion Points (SEO-Driven Questions)

• What is the difference between lifespan vs. healthspan, and why does it matter for women?
• How does the current longevity conversation overlook women’s unique physiology?
• Are wearables and fitness trackers accurate for women, or do they misinterpret the data?
• What are the four pillars of longevity every woman should focus on?
• How can AI and health intelligence infrastructure improve women’s healthcare?
• Why is prevention more important than biohacking for long-term women’s health?
• How can clinicians better support women navigating fragmented healthcare systems?
• What supplements and lifestyle factors can impact women’s biomarkers unexpectedly?
• How can women make sense of biometrics, wearables, and lab results without feeling overwhelmed?
• What role should personalized healthcare play in improving women’s outcomes?

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About Roma van der Walt

Roma van der Walt is pioneering a new era of women's health. As a sports scientist and the founder of Vitelle, she's working on turning complex biological data into actionable insights for female longevity and performance.

Her work sits at the intersection of sports science and the power of system design to address that the field of female health has been