The Heavy Flow Podcast
Amanda Laird
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Heavy Flow is a feminist, body-positive podcast about periods, reproductive health, and wellness hosted by Amanda Laird, author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation.
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May 31, 2020
Don't Be Racist: Tools & Resources for White, Liberal, Feminist Women
Today I am sharing a special episode of the Heavy Flow Podcast to talk about racism, white supremacy and anti-racist work, and sharing tools and resources for white, liberal, feminist women to show up, do the work and dismantle white supremacy.
Links and resources: amandalaird.ca/dontberacist
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Feb 11, 2020
Parenting as an Act of Resistance with Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber
Today on the show I'm talking to Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber, twins, mothers and feminist co-hosts of the podcast and parenting resource Upbringing.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any course registration.
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Feb 11, 2020
Building a Feminist Business with Suzanne Siemens
Today I'm talking Suzanne Siemens, co-founder of Lunapads, about building a feminist business, busting menstrual stigma and how consumers can activate our buying power to support feminist businesses.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Kelly Diels, feminist marketing consultant and founder of We Are The Culture Makers.
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Jan 15, 2020
Abdominal Massage and Pelvic Alignment with Barbara Loomis
Today on the show I'm talking to Barbara Loomis, a practitioner and educator of abdominal therapies and creator of Nurturance. We discuss the importance of body alignment, how we hold emotion in the body and the benefits of abdominal massage techniques.
This episode is supported by LunaPads, makers of smart, sustainable alternatives to disposable menstrual products. Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order.
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Jan 9, 2020
Your Brain on Birth Control with Dr. Sarah E. Hill
Today on the show I am talking to Dr. Sarah E. Hill, the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control.
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Nov 27, 2019
The Future is Femtech with Holly Grigg-Spall
Today on Heavy Flow Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control, is back on the show talking about Femtech and menstrual cycle/fertility apps. We discuss the pro’s, cons, opportunities and limitations of collecting reproductive health data through femtech apps, who is benefiting from our data, using technology for fertility/menstrual cycle awareness, who is responsible for providing body literacy education and more.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup.
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Nov 21, 2019
Raising Sex Positive Kids and Consent Culture with Nadine Thornhill
Today on the show Nadine Thornhill, sex educator and co-host of Sex Ed School, to talk about raising sex positive kids, teaching consent, virginity and so much more.
On Nov. 29, 2019 get 40% off all Bebo Mia courses, including payment plans and bundles with code BLACKFRIDAY!
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Nov 21, 2019
Toxic Shock Syndrome with Sharra Vostral
Today on the show I'm talking to Sharra Vostral, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University and author of Toxic Shock: A Social History. Sharra explains what Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is, how it's related to tampons, the TSS crisis of the early '80's and answers the #1 question I get asked about TSS.
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Nov 7, 2019
Why healthcare needs a feminist revolution with Jennifer Block
Today I'm talking to Jennifer Block, author of Everything Below the Waist: Why Health Care Needs a Feminist Revolution.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Register for their new Fertility Specialist Certification and support the 1 in 10 that struggles with fertility.
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Sep 6, 2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - The Fifth Vital Sign, The Pill & Informed Consent with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.
Today I’m joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. Lisa and I talk about her new book, The Fifth Vital Sign, why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, the pill and its side-effects and the importance of truly informed consent.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practioner Vienna Farlow, aka The Cuntsultant. Use HEAVYFLOW for 15% off a Justice Fertility Awareness Education package.
Heavy Flow is supported by de lune, a menstrual health company on a mission to solve your period problems. Visit delune.co and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off.
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Aug 29, 2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - MRKH + What makes a woman? with Tasha Jade
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.
Today I’m talking to Tasha Jade, founder of Daily Magic, about her experience with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a condition that causes the vagina and uterus to be underdeveloped or absent. We discuss Tasha's MRKH experience, gender identity and wax on "what makes a woman?"
Heavy Flow is supported by Baby Mama Fitness, helping new Mamas get their old fitness back in a Body Positive environment. 15% with code HEAVYFLOW on any Baby Mama Fitness services.
WooWoo Laboratory makes hand-crafted wellness and body care products that reconnect you with the cycles and rhythms of nature. Use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off your order!
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Aug 22, 2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - It's Only Blood with Anna Dahlqvist
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.
This week I'm talking to Anna Dahlqvist, journalist and author of It's Only Blood. We discuss the history of menstrual shame, the similarities between modern menstrual taboos at home and abroad, menstrual equity as a human right and the need for more reproductive health education from puberty to menopause.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Blog School. Use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off registration.
BeyondBlood is an inclusive not-for-profit that seeks to initiate the Menstrual-Mental Health Movement.
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Aug 15, 2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - Breaking the Curse of Menstruation with Guest Host Kathleen Shannon
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.
Today on the show Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and Being Boss Podcast co-host, takes the reigns to interview me about my new book, Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. We talk about my early interest in periods, how period shame shows up in our culture, where menstrual equity intersects with other social justice issues, hormonal birth control, body literacy, where period pain comes from and what we can do about it, and so much more.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Hormonology.
Menstruation Research Network is a UK-based interdisciplinary network aiming to bring together menstruation experts from inside and outside academia.
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Aug 7, 2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - The Managed Body with Chris Bobel
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.
Today on the show I'm talking to Chris Bobel, author of New Blood: Third-Wave Feminism and the Politics of Menstruation and The Managed Body: Developing Girls and Menstrual Health in the Global South. We discuss the history of menstrual activism, what's working -- and what's not -- in the menstrual movement, the "seeds of menstrual shame" and Chris' vision for a future menstrutopia.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practioner Vienna Farlow, aka The Cuntsultant. Use HEAVYFLOW for 15% off a Justice Fertility Awareness Education package.
Use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off WooWoo Laboratory’s hand-crafted wellness and bodycare products.
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Aug 1, 2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - Body Literacy with Laura Wershler
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.
Today on the show I'm talking to Laura Wershler, sexual and reproductive health advocate, about body literacy: what is it, why is it important and how can we teach it ourselves and our kids of all genders.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practioner Vienna Farlow, aka The Cuntsultant. Use HEAVYFLOW for 15% off a Justice Fertility Awareness Education package.
BeyondBlood is an inclusive not-for-profit that seeks to initiate the Menstrual-Mental Health Movement.
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Jul 25, 2019
REPLAY - Resisting the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand with Kelly Diels
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.
Today I'm talking to Kelly Diels, a writer and feminist marketing consultant about the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand. We're taking a break from talking about periods to discuss another taboo wellness topic: how the typical marketing paradigm, particularly online, is harmful to women.
Heavy Flow is supported by CV Harquil’s Feminism: A Key Idea in Business.
Follow the Menstruation Research Network on Twitter @MenstruationRN and visit their website for news, resources and events.
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Jul 18, 2019
REPLAY - Vaginal Steaming with Keli Garza
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to our newsletter and hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
This week I'm talking to Keli Garza, the owner of Steamy Chick, all about vaginal steaming. We discuss how Keli discovered vaginal steaming, how her business got started, why and how to use vaginal steaming for period issues, why steam is so powerful and how misogyny has shaped modern gynaecology and why we discount traditional remedies like steaming.
Heavy Flow is supported by de lune, a menstrual health company on a mission to solve your period problems. Visit delune.co and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off.
Register for Fertility Awareness for WOC on July 24, 2019
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Jul 11, 2019
REPLAY - Race, culture & reproductive health with Cindy Luquin
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to our newsletter and hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
Today on the show I'm talking to Cindy Luquin, reproductive justice activist and fertility coach, about the intersection of race, culture and fertility awareness, reproductive health and justice.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practioner Vienna Farlow, aka The Cuntsultant. Use HEAVYFLOW for 15% off a Justice Fertility Awareness Education package.
Register for Fertility Awareness for WOC on July 24, 2019
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Jul 4, 2019
REPLAY - Feminist Pregnancy & Childbirth with Angela Garbes
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
Today I'm speaking with Angela Garbes, journalist and author of Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy. We discuss the lack of good information when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, the moral frame we put around these life events, what a feminist birth and pregnancy look like, talking to our kids about their bodies and so much more.
CW: birth trauma
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Fat Positive Fertility Coach Nicola Salmon. Email nicola@nicolasalmon.co.uk and mention HEAVY FLOW for a free month trial of the Fat Positive Fertility Hub.
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Jun 27, 2019
Resisting and rethinking colonialist ideas about menstruation with Taq Bhandal
Today on the show I'm talking to Taq Bhandal, founder of IM With Periods, about resisting and reframing colonialist ideas about menstruation.
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Jun 20, 2019
Period Power with Maisie Hill
Today on the show I'm talking to Maisie Hill, author of Period Power all about harnessing the four seasons of your menstrual cycle.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup.
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Jun 13, 2019
Period Pain + Solutions with Nicole Glathe
Today on the show I'm talking to Dr. Nicole Glathe, co-founder of Elix (formerly #PeriodPainFree) and doctor of Chinese Medicine. We discuss period pain and solutions to help manage painful periods.
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Jun 6, 2019
Living a good, fat life with Amanda Scriver
Today on the show I'm talking to Amanda Scriver about body positivity, living a good fat life and wonky periods.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup.
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May 30, 2019
Living With Endo with Sher Castellano
Today on the show I'm talking to Sher Castellano, plant-based chef and former health coach behind the award-winning blog With Food + Love, about her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis and living with endo.
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May 23, 2019
Post Birth Control Syndrome with Dr. Jolene Brighten
This week on the show I'm talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten about how hormonal birth control can disrupt your health and wellness, and what to do about it.
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May 9, 2019
Trauma and Your Menstrual Cycle with De'Nicea Hilton
Today on the show I'm talking to De'Nicea Hilton, Holistic Period & Fertility Strategist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine certified in Oriental Medicine (ABORM), about how trauma, unprocessed emotions and stress affect the menstrual cycle.
CW: Brief mentions of sexual assault/abuse, trauma
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May 2, 2019
Period taboo in the black community, reusable menstrual products and all our favourite conspiracy theories with A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
Today on the show I'm talking to A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, a writer, speaker, and activist who is passionate about health, diversity, and equity. We discuss Rochaun's experience with menstruation, period taboo in the black community, using reusable menstrual products and how menstrual equity is widening the gap, and so many conspiracy theories!
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Apr 18, 2019
#freeperiodscotland with Victoria Heaney
Today on the show I'm talking to Victoria Heaney, founder of the #freeperiodscotland campaign. We discuss Victoria's campaign, Scotland's progressive period policies, why solving "period poverty" isn't the key to menstrual liberation, advice for tired activists and so much more.
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Apr 11, 2019
Sports, fitness & your period with Ayesha Rollinson
Today on the show I'm talking to Ayesha Rollinson, founder of Team Atomica, about all things sport and menstruation! Ayesha shares what her own relationship with her period was like as an elite athlete, how your menstrual cycle affects your training, the best cycle day to compete and managing your period when participating in sport.
This episode is supported by Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. Read Chapter 1 Now!
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Apr 4, 2019
Intuitive Eating and PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon
Today on the show I'm talking to Julie Duffy Dillon, a fast-positive registered dietician specializing in PCOS and host of the Love Food podcast. In this episode, Julie defines Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size and Food Peace, and shares the links between disordered eating and PCOS.
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Apr 1, 2019
Question Period: What is a period?
Today on Question Period, we're going back to basics and answering one of the most common questions we get: what is a period anyway?
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Mar 28, 2019
Mindset, creating your own life and breast cancer with Leisse Wilcox
Today on the show I'm talking to Leisse Wilcox, professional human and real-life adult. Leisse and I discuss mindset and creating a life that you want, and how these were the keys to her positive breast cancer journey. You've never heard mindset discussed like this before! We get into how it can be used not just to heal ourselves, but to dismantle (or uphold) systems of oppression.
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Mar 25, 2019
Question Period: What is the best menstrual product for teens?
Today on Question Period, what are the best menstrual products for teens? Can teens use menstrual cups?
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Mar 21, 2019
Postpartum Depression with Amanda Munday
Today on the show I'm talking to Amanda Munday, author of Day Nine: A postpartum depression memoir.
CW: Postpartum depression, birth trauma, mental illness, suicide. Please take care of yourself accordingly.
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Mar 18, 2019
Question Period: Is my period pain normal?
Today on Question Period, how to know if your period pain is "normal."
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Mar 14, 2019
Ending Gender Based Violence with Teri Yuan
Today on the show I'm talking with Teri Yuan, host of the en(gender)ed podcast and advocate for survivors of gender-based violence. In this episode, Teri defines gender-based violence and explains how it differs from violence against women, coercive control, why power is at the root of the gender-based violence and what to do if you're experiencing abuse in a relationship.
CW: Gender-based violence, abuse, coercive control. Please take care of yourself accordingly.
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Mar 12, 2019
Question Period: How can I manage my endo naturally?
If you're suffering from endometriosis, are there ways that you can naturally manage your symptoms? Jessica Murnane, founder of Know Your Endo, joins me to talk about the tools that help her manage her endometriosis.
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Mar 7, 2019
Feminist Pregnancy & Childbirth with Angela Garbes
Today I'm speaking with Angela Garbes, journalist and author of Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy. We discuss the lack of good information when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, the moral frame we put around these life events, what a feminist birth and pregnancy look like, talking to our kids about their bodies and so much more.
CW: birth trauma
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup.
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Feb 28, 2019
Breaking the Curse of Menstruation with Guest Host Kathleen Shannon
Today on the show Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and Being Boss Podcast co-host, takes the reigns to interview me about my new book, Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. We talk about my early interest in periods, how period shame shows up in our culture, where menstrual equity intersects with other social justice issues, hormonal birth control, body literacy, where period pain comes from and what we can do about it, and so much more.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Kelly Diels’ Feminist Marketing Workshop Annual Pass. Register at kellydiels.com and get access to 12 three-hour workshops that will help you grow your business without compromising your feminist values.
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Feb 21, 2019
The Managed Body with Chris Bobel
Today on the show I'm talking to Chris Bobel, author of New Blood: Third-Wave Feminism and the Politics of Menstruation and The Managed Body: Developing Girls and Menstrual Health in the Global South. We discuss the history of menstrual activism, what's working -- and what's not -- in the menstrual movement, the "seeds of menstrual shame" and Chris' vision for a future menstrutopia.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Let's Get Checked, makers of personal, at-home health tests. Visit letsgetchecked.com and use Amanda15 for 15% off any order.
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Feb 14, 2019
Episode 56 - Body Literacy with Laura Wershler
Today on the show I'm talking to Laura Wershler, sexual and reproductive health advocate, about body literacy: what is it, why is it important and how can we teach it ourselves and our kids of all genders.
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Feb 7, 2019
Race, culture & reproductive health with Cindy Luquin
Today on the show I'm talking to Cindy Luquin, reproductive justice activist and fertility coach, about the intersection of race, culture and fertility awareness, reproductive health and justice.
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Jan 31, 2019
Alcohol Culture & Sober Living with Alana Nugent
Today on the show I'm talking to Alana Nugent, Marketing Director of bebo mia inc., all about sobriety and alcohol culture. We talk about Alana's relationship with alcohol and what led her to get sober, her road to recovery, the stereotype of an "alcoholic" and where cannabis fits into her definition of sobriety.
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Jan 28, 2019
Question Period: Do you need to get your period on birth control?
Today on Question Period, do you need to get your period while you're taking hormonal birth control?
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Jan 24, 2019
The Fifth Vital Sign, The Pill & Informed Consent with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Today I'm joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. Lisa and I talk about her new book, The Fifth Vital Sign, why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, the pill and its side-effects and the importance of truly informed consent.
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Jan 21, 2019
Question Period: Can I make my period lighter or shorter?
Today on Question Period a listener asks for tips to shorten a long, heavy period.
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Jan 17, 2019
THE CHANGE: Perimenopause and Menopause with Shirley Weir
Today I'm talking to Shirley Weir, founder of MenopauseChicks.com, all about THE CHANGE! Shirley and I talk about what perimenopause and menopause really mean, the way our culture treats older women, hormone therapy and what we can do in our thirties and forties to set us up for great health during perimenopause and beyond.
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Jan 14, 2019
Question Period: How to have mess-free period sex
Today on Question Period, we're talking about how to contain the mess when you're having period sex.
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Jan 10, 2019
Resisting the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand with Kelly Diels
Today I'm talking to Kelly Diels, a writer and feminist marketing consultant about the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand. We're taking a break from talking about periods to discuss another taboo wellness topic: how the typical marketing paradigm, particularly online, is harmful to women.
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Jan 7, 2019
Question Period: Can I have sex on my period?
Today on Question Period, we're talking about period sex and answering the age-old question, is it okay to have sex on your period?
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Jan 3, 2019
REPLAY - Body Literacy & DIY Gynaecology as an Act of Resistance with Vienna Farlow
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Today on the show I'm talking to Vienna Farlow, a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner intern, aka The Cuntsultant. We talk about healing the wound of internalized misogyny, getting in tune with our bodies as an act of resistance and the tools in Vienna's DIY gynaecology kitbag including fertility awareness, cervical self-exams and menstrual extraction.
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Dec 31, 2018
REPLAY - Can you get pregnant on your period?
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Can you get pregnant while you're on your period? Kelsey Knight from The Fifth Vital Sign joins me to set the record straight.
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Dec 27, 2018
REPLAY - Womb Wellness with Clare Kenty
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This week I’m talking to Clare Kenty, Integrative Health Coach, Reiki Master, and Educator. We are getting deep into the woo-woo stuff this week, talking all about womb healing and wellness on both a personal and collective level.
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Dec 24, 2018
REPLAY - What are the best menstrual products to use?
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We have more options for managing menstruation then ever before, but what's the best? I run down all the modern menstrual management options available today.
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Dec 20, 2018
REPLAY - Fat, feminist fertility with Nicola Salmon
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This week I'm talking to Nicola Salmon of Fertility Freedom. Nicola supports women to reclaim their health and fertility, regardless of age, size, sexuality or ability. In this episode, Nicola and I discuss her PCOS diagnosis at age 16, how diet culture ruins lives, fat-phobia in medicine and fertility, body literacy beyond fertility awareness and using food to support your health without dieting.
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Dec 17, 2018
REPLAY - Question Period: WTF are adaptogens?
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Jessica Dixon, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, joins me to share what the hell adaptogens are and how we can use them to support our hormonal health. Plus Jessica shares a recipe for energy bites for happy hormones.
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Dec 13, 2018
It's Only Blood with Anna Dahlqvist
This week I'm talking to Anna Dahlqvist, journalist and author of It's Only Blood. We discuss the history of menstrual shame, the similarities between modern menstrual taboos at home and abroad, menstrual equity as a human right and the need for more reproductive health education from puberty to menopause.
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Dec 6, 2018
Mapping the menstrualome with Ridhi Tariyal
This week I'm talking to Ridhi Tariyal, CEO & Co-founder of Nextgen Jane. We discuss how Ridhi's experience managing her reproductive health sparked her interest and passion for this field, the incredible information our menstrual blood contains and how Nextgen Jane is working on putting it to work, and what it's like to work on periods in Silicon Valley.
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Nov 29, 2018
Investing in Menstrual Equity with Jonathan Hera
This week on the podcast I'm speaking with Jonathan Hera, founder and Managing Partner of Marigold Capital. We are discussing the one topic more taboo then periods: money! Jonathan shares his incredible knowledge on impact investing through a gender lens, making investments in menstrual hygiene management (MHM), microfinancing and so much more.
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Nov 21, 2018
Reproductive Health in the Workplace with Clare Knox
This week I'm talking to Clare Knox, founder of See Her Thrive. Clare and I discuss her experience with PMDD and how it affected her work, how reproductive health is a barrier in the workplace, menstrual leave and how getting to know our cycles and honouring our hormones can actually help to optimize our productivity.
CW: Suicide
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Nov 20, 2018
Question Period: What does it mean to be a feminist nutritionist?
This week on Question Period I'm talking about why I added "feminist" to my job title and what it means to be a feminist nutritionist.
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Nov 15, 2018
Birth Work is Feminist Work with Bianca Sprague
This week I'm talking to Bianca Sprague, co-founder and CEO of bebo mia inc. We discuss why birth work is feminist work, the role of a doula at a birth, how birth is getting riskier in North America particularly for marginalized communities, making maternal support more applicable and how using our voices to advocate for ourselves is an act of resistance.
CW: birth trauma
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Nov 12, 2018
Question Period: Do menstrual products expire?
This week a listener asks if menstrual products expire. We discuss the shelf-life of disposable pads and tampons, as well as how long reusable products such as menstrual cups, cloth pads and period underwear will last.
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Nov 8, 2018
Vaginal Steaming with Keli Garza
This week I'm talking to Keli Garza, the owner of Steamy Chick, all about vaginal steaming. We discuss how Keli discovered vaginal steaming, how her business got started, why and how to use vaginal steaming for period issues, why steam is so powerful and how misogyny has shaped modern gynaecology and why we discount traditional remedies like steaming.
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Nov 1, 2018
Visual representations of menstruation & the history of sanitary bins with Camilla Mørk Røstvik
This week I'm talking to Dr Camilla Mørk Røstvik, a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the School of Art History at the University of St Andrews. We discuss the history of the sanitary bin in the UK, visual representations of menstruation and how big businesses are profiting from menstrual equity.
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Oct 29, 2018
Question Period: How can I induce menstruation?
The Cuntsultant Vienna Farlow joins me to answer a listener question about inducing menstruation to avoid having their period on a camping trip.
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Oct 25, 2018
Acupuncture + TCM for Reproductive Wellness with Tanya Smith
This week I'm talking to Tanya Smith, Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practioner. We discuss how menstruation has been used as a vital sign in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for centuries, how TCM can support reproductive wellness and why you don't have to live a perfect lifestyle to have good health.
CW: Miscarriage
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Oct 22, 2018
Question Period: What are my favourite menstruation books?
This week on Question Period I'm sharing my favourite books about menstruation from the practical to the poetic to the political.
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Oct 18, 2018
Episode 42: #periodpositive with Chella Quint
This week I'm talking to Chella Quint, a comedian, artist, writer, teacher and founder of #periodpositive. Chella and I discuss the importance of positive menstrual education, our first period stories, the origins of period positive, why the goal is truly period neutral and what that would mean in our culture and the case for taxing tampons.
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Oct 15, 2018
Question Period: Why Don't You Just Give Out Cups?
When it comes to ending period poverty, a common question is "why don't you just give out menstrual cups?" Jana Girdauskas, the founder of The Period Purse, joins me to talk about why menstrual equity isn't that simple.
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Oct 11, 2018
Miscarriage, Infertility & Periods After Trauma with Allison McDonald Ace
CW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss, birth trauma
This week I'm talking to Allison McDonald Ace, a writer and co-founder of The 16 Percent. In this episode, Allison shares the story of losing her baby at 19 weeks, her journey to healing and how she copes with her period after trauma.
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Oct 8, 2018
Question Period: How I talked to my doctor about my period concerns
This week on Question Period I'm sharing a bit about recent struggles with my own cycle and how I talked to my doctor about my period concerns, including tips for how you can bring them up to your healthcare provider.
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Oct 4, 2018
Fat, feminist fertility with Nicola Salmon
This week I'm talking to Nicola Salmon of Fertility Freedom. Nicola supports women to reclaim their health and fertility, regardless of age, size, sexuality or ability. In this episode, Nicola and I discuss her PCOS diagnosis at age 16, how diet culture ruins lives, fat-phobia in medicine and fertility, body literacy beyond fertility awareness and using food to support your health without dieting. What we discussed:
* Nicola’s fertility journey, which started at 16 when she was diagnosed with PCOS
* The event that changed the course of Nicola’s life forever
* PCOS 101
* What is diet culture and how does it show up in our lives?
* How a fat-phobic medical establishment affects healthcare, particularly around fertility
* Body literacy beyond fertility awareness
* How to use food as a tool to health your body while avoiding diets
* How to advocate for yourself when you’re a fat person This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorsh…
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Sep 27, 2018
The one about PCOS with Amy Medling
This week I'm talking to Amy Medling, aka PCOS Diva, the best-selling author of Healing PCOS and a certified health coach. What we discussed:
* How Amy became the PCOS Diva
* What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
* Is PCOS overdiagnosed? Underdiagnosed?
* Why polycystic ovaries alone can't diagnose PCOS
* The root causes of PCOS: insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance and inflammation
* Hormonal birth control and how it affects PCOS
* Post-Pill PCOS
* How food and lifestyle can help manage PCOS symptoms
* PCOS after menopause
* Reframing the “battle” with PCOS
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Sep 26, 2018
Question Period: What are fibroids?
This week on Question Period a listener asks what are fibroids? What we discussed:
* What are uterine fibroids?
* How are they diagnosed?
* Symptoms of fibroids
* Treatment options, including diet and lifestyle changes
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Sep 20, 2018
Self Intimacy with Kelly Swartz
This week I'm talking to Kelly Swartz. Kelly is a holistic erotic expert and founder of Awoken Beauty. We discuss the importance of self-intimacy and discovering the erotic self, sex after motherhood, feminist porn and expanding the definition of sex beyond intercourse. What we discussed:
* How an early interest in sex lead to Kelly becoming an erotic expert
* Why self-intimacy isn't just about masturbating and why it's important
* Discovering the “erotic self”
* Sex and sexuality after motherhood
* How to cultivate self-intimacy
* Feminist porn - what is it, why it’s important and how to find it
* Expanding your definition of sex beyond intercourse
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Sep 20, 2018
Question Period: Why does menstrual blood smell?
This week on Question Period a listener asks why does menstrual blood smell? What we discussed:
* Is menstrual blood the same as the blood in the rest of your body?
* How big brands profit off our fear of body odours
* When you should worry about vaginal odour
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Sep 13, 2018
Clinical Gender Bias in the Gyno Ghetto with Meghan Cleary
Today I'm talking to Meghan Cleary. Meghan is a writer, speaker, advocate and founder of Bad Periods. We discuss Meghan's three-decade journey to a diagnosis, endometriosis variations and treatments and how clinical gender-bias affects the treatment of female bodies. What we discussed:
* Meghan’s story, beginning with her mother’s use of DES during pregnancy
* The different types of endometriosis
* Fulguration and excision for endometriosis treatment
* The importance of finding a surgical specialist
* The Gyno Ghetto
* How clinical gender bias affects the treatment of female bodies
* The psychological impacts of being told there’s nothing wrong with you
* Endometriosis as a chronic illness
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Aug 30, 2018
REPLAY - Abortion and Pregnancy Loss Support with Brittany-Lyne Carriere
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
This week I’m talking to Brittany-Lyne Carriere, a full-spectrum doula. We discuss supporting all pregnancy outcomes including abortion and miscarriage, Brittany-Lyne’s personal experience terminating a pregnancy, the far-reaching lack of support within the medical system for women and femme-presenting people, and how holistic practices seem to be filling in some of the gaps. We also talk about chocolate covered potato chips.
CW: abortion and pregnancy loss
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Aug 23, 2018
REPLAY - The Mystery of Female Orgasm with Sarah Barmak
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
Today I’m talking to Sarah Barmak, author of Closer: Notes from the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality. In this episode, we talk about orgasms, how our culture informs female sexuality and consent. What we discussed:
* How female and male sexuality is hardwired in our brains
* What is an orgasm and why do we have them?
* How our culture affects female sexuality
* The broad spectrum of female orgasms including external, cervical and uterine orgasms
* Is the vagina an absence or a presence?
* Your amazing cervix!
* The benefits of exploratory pleasure
* Consent in the age of #MeToo Connect with Sarah:
* Website
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* Sarah’s Tedx Talk - Women’s Sexuality Isn’t ‘Complicated’
* Closer: Notes From the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality Resources mentioned in this episode:
* Episode 4 - Cycle Syncing with Gabrie…
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Aug 16, 2018
REPLAY - Making Informed Choices About Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-Spall
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
This week I'm chatting with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. In this episode Holly gives us a 101 about how hormonal birth control really works and some of the common misconceptions we're often told about the pill; the importance of fertility awareness education in making truly informed birth control choices; how hormonal birth control affects sexuality and we ask, does being critical of the pill make you anti-feminist?
CW: sexual assault
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Aug 9, 2018
REPLAY - Using Fertility Awareness to Claim the Power of the Menstrual Cycle with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
Today I’m talking to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility Friday podcast. In this episode, we talk about the fertility awareness method, how hormonal birth control really affects our hormonal health, the long history of suppressing the feminine and how reclaiming the power of our menstrual cycles is key to dismantling the patriarchy.
What we discussed:
* Lisa’s experience with hormonal birth control and how it led her to become a holistic reproductive health practitioner
* What is Fertility Awareness
* The three main fertile signs: cervical mucus, basal body temperature and cervical positioning
* How hormonal birth control really affects our hormonal health, both when we’re on it and transitioning back to natural cycles
* Using your menstrual cycle as a diagnos…
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Aug 2, 2018
REPLAY - The Normalization of Women's Pain with Abby Norman
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
Today I'm talking to Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus. We discuss Abby's experience with painful periods and endometriosis, how women's pain has been normalized in our culture, and the changing period narrative and why pain needs to be a part of that conversation. What we discussed:
* Abby’s early experience with painful periods
* The debilitating pain that changed her life forever
* Our culture of discounting and disregarding women’s pain
* How we prime young women for a lifetime of pain
* The importance of discussing pain in the new period conversation Connect with Abby:
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Ask Me About My Uterus
Call Your Girlfriend
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Jul 26, 2018
REPLAY - Creating Inclusive and Accessible Wellness Spaces with Dianne Bondy
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
This week I'm talking to Dianne Bondy, yoga teacher, social justice activist and leading voice of the Yoga For All movement. We're taking a break from talking about periods to discuss creating brave spaces, inclusivity and accessibility in the wellness community, how mainstream media and marketing has distorted wellness as something to be bought and sold, body positivity, diet culture and emotional eating.
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Connect with Dianne:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Resources mentioned in this episode:
From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces
Virgie Tovar
Jess Baker
Health at Every Size
“Lisa Frank BoPo” and Why It’s Just Not Enough
Ultra Spiritual Life Episode 66: Coconut Oil Kills
The Beauty Myth
Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History Podcast
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Jul 19, 2018
REPLAY - What does a normal period look like with Dr. Lara Briden
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
Today I’m talking to Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of the Period Repair Manual. We are going back to basics and learning all the things we didn’t back in health class: what a normal menstrual cycle and period is like, the importance of ovulation, using your period as a monthly health report card and why you should care about your ovulatory health even if you're not interested in having a baby.
What we discussed:
* Why ovulation and menstrual health is important beyond baby making
* The various phases of the menstrual cycle and what’s normal for each
* How to recognize signs of ovulation
* What are anovulatory cycles and some of the causes behind them
* The difference between your period and the bleed you get on hormonal birth control
* How long a period should be and what your flow should look like in terms of colour, clott…
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Jul 12, 2018
REPLAY - Holistic Abortion Care, Saying No to Say Yes and the Womb Continuum with Samantha Zipporah
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
Today I’m talking to Samantha Zipporah, a holistic sexual health educator, activist, & advocate. We talk about holistic abortion care, the value of the uterus beyond childbearing, saying no to say yes and the healing power of orgasm.
CW: abortion, miscarriage
This episode was supported by Know Your Endo. What we discussed:
* How Samantha’s work inspired the Heavy Flow Podcast!
* Reframing all pregnancy outcomes as “pregnancy release”
* Supporting physical, spiritual and emotional healing after an abortion and why the approach should be the same regardless of how the pregnancy was released
* How the technocratic method of medical care differs from holistic care
* Harnessing the vital life force of our uterus and acknowledging the sacred yes
* Why body literacy and education are keys to a positive termination experience for patients and care…
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Jul 5, 2018
REPLAY - Menstruating While Homeless with Jana Girdauskas of The Period Purse
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall.
This week I'm talking to Jana Girdauskas of The Period Purse about menstruating while homeless, the changing period conversation, making menstrual products more accessible and how you can help, and why we love our cups!
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Connect with The Period Purse:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Donate to The Period Purse
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Out in the Open Podcast
Scotland to Provide Free Tampons and Towels in Pilot Tackling 'Period Poverty'
New York City Council Approves Free Tampons and Pads in Schools, Prisons, Shelters
Kiran Ghandi
Why 2015 Was the Year of the Period
Production Assistance: Vocal Fry Studios
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Jun 21, 2018
Episode 36 - The Politics of Periods with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Today I'm talking to Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, menstrual activist, author of Periods Gone Public and a contributor to Periods: Twelve Voices Tell the Bloody Truth, about the politics of periods.
This is the last episode of Heavy Flow for this season! We'll be taking a hiatus over the summer and replaying some of our favourite episodes while we're away. Subscribe to my newsletter to get updates on book news, the new season of the pod and other exclusive content I only share in email. See you in September! Listen now:
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* The New Year's Day moment that ignited Jennifer's passion for menstrual activism
* "The Year of the Period"
* The policy agenda shaping the fight to remove taxes on menstrual products and ensure access across the US, state-by-state
* Period: Twelve Voices Tell the Bloody Truth, a new collection of essays and the first YA book to take on menstruation as a social-political-cultural iss…
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Jun 13, 2018
Episode 35 - Body Literacy & DIY Gynaecology as an Act of Resistance with Vienna Farlow, the Cuntsultant
Today on the show I'm talking to Vienna Farlow, a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner intern, aka The Cuntsultant. We talk about healing the wound of internalized misogyny, getting in tune with our bodies as an act of resistance and the tools in Vienna's DIY gynaecology kitbag including fertility awareness, cervical self-exams and menstrual extraction.
What we discussed:
* Vienna's lifelong interest in women's health led her to become The Cuntsultant
* Healing the wound of internalized misogyny
* Being our body's own best expert as an act of resistance
* Using Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) for body literacy
* Getting to know your vulva and cervix with self-exams
* Our respective relationships with speculums and it's sordid history
* Paying respects to the enslaved black women Lucy, Betsey and Anarcha, the mothers of modern gynaecology
* Menstrual extraction Connect with Vienna:
Website
Instagram
Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sister Zeus…
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Jun 7, 2018
Episode 34 - Understanding Your Blood Work with Josh Gitalis
Today I'm talking to Josh Gitalis, a clinical nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, about how to understand our own blood work and why it's important.
What we discussed:
* How Josh came to be a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner
* What is functional medicine?
* Where to start when learning to read your own bloodwork
* The difference between lab ranges and optimal ranges
* How to talk to your doctor to request testing and blood work
* Using your knowledge about your own bloodwork to advocate for yourself
* Why figuring out what works for you is the best health advice
* Testing for thyroid issues and the test your doctor may be missing Connect with Josh:
Website
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
Register for the Magic of Menstruation Workshop – June 20th
Why You Should Own Copies of Your Blood Work And How to Read The Results
Lab Tests Online
Your Blood Never Lies
Grain Brain
Brain Maker
Grassroots…
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Jun 4, 2018
Question Period - How do I manage the stress of making positive changes?
Today on Question Period Amy Sutherland, founder of Harlot, joins me to answer a listener question about how to manage the stress of making positive changes to support your hormonal health and fertility when stress is so detrimental to hormonal health and fertility.
What we discussed:
* How period stigma and a lack of menstrual cycle education contributes to overwhelm when learning to chart
* Getting permission to not do all of the things
* Why pleasure and joy trumps everything else
* Using a journal to track how you feel + cultivate gratitude
* Learning to trust and listen to your own body
* Why making changes for your hormonal health is to play the long game Connect with Amy:
Website
Harlot
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Period Repair Manual
WomanCode Subscribe & leave a review:
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May 31, 2018
Episode 33 - Making Menstrual Cups Mainstream with Carinne Chambers-Saini
Today I'm talking to Carinne Chambers-Saini, CEO and co-founder of Diva International. We talk about the business of menstruation, the challenges Carinne and her team faced growing Diva Cup, why mainstream distribution was so important to their vision and the role menstrual product manufacturers play in menstrual equity.
What we discussed:
* How Diva Cup got it's start
* The challenges Carinne and her team faced growing Diva Cup
* Why being on-shelf in major drug-stores was integral to Diva's vision
* The importance of the environment and sustainability when it comes to Diva's mission
* The role of menstrual product manufacturers in menstrual equity Connect with Carinne + Diva Cup:
Website
Diva Cup on Twitter
Carinne Chambers-Saini on Twitter
Diva Cup on Instagram
Diva Cup on Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
Question Period: What are the best menstrual products to use?
Question Period: How do I choose a menstrual product?
Whitewash: Exposing the Healt…
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May 28, 2018
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2018
Today on Question Period we're talking about Menstrual Hygiene Day and why simply handing out pads isn't enough when it comes to menstrual equity.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Menstrual Hygiene Day
Episode 2 - Menstruating while homeless with Jana Girdauskas
Episode 14 - Breaking Down India's Period Taboos with Aditi Gupta
Episode 30 - Smashing Menstrual Stigma at Home and Abroad with Sabrina Rubli
Menstruators need more than something to bleed on
PeriodEquity.org
Femme International
The Red Tent Project
The Period Purse Subscribe & leave a review:
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Music Credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios
Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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May 24, 2018
Episode 32 - MRKH + What makes a woman? with Tasha Jade
Today I’m talking to Tasha Jade, founder of Daily Magic, about her experience with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a condition that causes the vagina and uterus to be underdeveloped or absent. We discuss Tasha's MRKH experience, gender identity and wax on "what makes a woman?"
Listen now:
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* What is Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome
* How MRKH shows up in Tasha’s body and how she was diagnosed
* Heteronormative treatment options for those with MRKH
* How being diagnosed with MRKH made Tasha question gender and sexuality
* The tension between Tasha’s Catholic upbringing and treatment; and how her diagnosis shaped her spiritual journey
* Gender-identity and what makes a woman? Connect with Tasha:
Website
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
Heavy Flow Episode 17 with Bianca Sprague Subscribe & leave a review:
If you're i…
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May 21, 2018
Question Period: WTF are adaptogens?
Jessica Dixon, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, joins me to share what the hell adaptogens are and how we can use them to support our hormonal health. Plus Jessica shares a recipe for energy bites for happy hormones.
What we discussed:
* What is an adaptogen and how do they work?
* The difference between adaptogens and adaptogenic herbs
* How adaptogens promote hormonal health by supporting the HPA-axis
* Why adaptogens are supportive and not a silver bullet for health and wellness
* Adaptogens for happy hormones: maca, ashwagandha, reishi, holy basil/tulsi, shatavari, he shou wu + shizandra berry
* How did get adaptogens into your daily rotation in smoothies, elixirs, bites and more
* Where to buy good quality adaptogens and how to store them Connect with Jessica:
Website
Instagram Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sun Potion
Foursigmatic
Moon Juice
Health Hut
Harmonic Arts
Selected studies: ashwagandha, adaptogens + stress, ashwagandha + anxiety, maca,…
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May 17, 2018
Integrating Conventional and Holistic Approaches to Fertility with Mary Wong
This week on the show I’m talking to Mary Wong, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and author of Pathways to Pregnancy. We talk about fertility, integrating conventional and holistic fertility treatments, the importance of being open and why Mary is a fierce advocate for fertility awareness.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Register for their new Fertility Specialist Certification and save 25% when you use promo code HEAVYFLOW before May 30. What we discussed:
* How listening to Mary’s story influenced my own work as a holistic nutritionist following my traumatic birth experience
* Mary’s path to becoming a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner
* How conventional and holistic approaches to fertility differ
* Mary’s personal fertility journey and how it changed how she approaches her work with clients
* The importance of the menstrual cycle in TCM
*…
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May 14, 2018
Question Period: What is a fertility doula?
This week I'm joined by Natasha Marchand, COO of bebo mia inc and Baby & Me Fitness, to tell us what a fertility doula is.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Register for their new Fertility Specialist Certification and save 25% when you use promo code HEAVYFLOW before May 30.
What we discussed:
* The differences between a birth doula and a fertility doula
* How a fertility doula can provide support during your fertility journey
* The changing conversation around infertility
* How to find a fertility doula or support person
* Reducing the stress and finding joy when facing fertility challenges
* How yoga can help your fertility journey Connect with Natasha:
Website
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
FertilityMatters.ca Subscribe & leave a review:
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May 10, 2018
Smashing menstrual stigma at home and abroad with Sabrina Rubli
Today I’m talking to Sabrina Rubli, founder and executive director of Femme International, about menstrual health management in East Africa, and smashing stigma at home and abroad.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Lunapads, makers of smart, sustainable alternatives to disposable menstrual products.
Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. What we discussed:
* How Femme International started as a pilot-project in college
* Why Femme takes an education-based approach instead of just handing out menstrual products
* The benefits of reusable menstrual products in East Africa
* How missing school because of menstruation affects girls
* The importance of educating boys and the community at large plays in Femme International’s work
* How menstruation unites women and talking about it opens up a safe space for girls to ask other questions about sex, reproductive health, assault and other important topics
* The…
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May 7, 2018
Question Period: How do I know when I'm ovulating?
This week on Question Period, how to tell when you're in your fertile phase and ovulating.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Lunapads, makers of smart, sustainable alternatives to disposable menstrual products. Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. What we discussed:
* When ovulation is likely to occur in your cycle
* How to look for signs of ovulation even if you have an irregular cycle
* The three main signs of fertility: cervical fluid, cervical positioning and temperature
* Pain during ovulation, known as mittlesmerchz
* Other symptoms that may signal a hormonal shift Resources mentioned in this episode:
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Toni Weschler
Fertility Awareness Method Workbook, Ashley Hartman Annis (she'll teach you charting too!)
Vienna Farlow, the Cuntsultant
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Friday
Learn to chart using the Justisse Method
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May 3, 2018
Episode 29 - Menstruating with a bleeding disorder with Jenna Lovell
This week I’m talking to Jenna Lovell, founder of My Missing Factor, about her experience with Von Willebrand disease, how it affects her menstrual and overall health, and the gender disparity in bleeding disorder treatment.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. What we discussed:
* How Jenna’s horrific early periods led to her to be diagnosed with Von Willebrand disease (VWD)
* The common symptoms of VWD
* How VWD affects your menstrual health without being a reproductive disorder or disease
* The gender disparity in bleeding disorder treatment
* Why the birth control pill is often prescribed to women with bleeding disorders, despite factor therapy being the gold standard of treatment
* The blood taboo
* How fertility awareness helped Jenna better understand and manage her bleeding disorder
* Sex and sexuality with a bleeding disorder Connect with Jenna:
Website
Facebook…
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Apr 30, 2018
Question Period: Why do my boobs hurt before I get my period?
This week on Question Period, we're talking about breast pain and tenderness, known as cyclic mastalgia.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. What we discussed:
* What causes breast pain and tenderness with PMS
* Specific nutrients and supplements for breast pain
* Dietary changes to manage estrogen dominance, inflammation and fluid retention Resources mentioned in this episode:
Heavy Flow Guide to Seed Cycling Subscribe & leave a review:
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Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Apr 26, 2018
Menstrual Cup-stravaganza 2018 with Amanda Hearn of Put A Cup In It
This week I'm talking to Amanda Hearn, co-founder of PutACupInIt.com. We get into everything you've ever wanted to know about menstrual cups and more, answer some listener questions and bust some menstrual cup myths.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. What we discussed:
* Amanda’s journey from being too embarrassed to buy tampons to spreading the good word about menstrual cups
* How Put A Cup In It was born
* The infamous PACII Quiz
* The best way to take care of your cup
* How can you find a cup that works without spending a fortune
* Tips and tricks for inserting and removing your cup
* Answering listener questions about cups
* The difference between a cup and a disc
* Using a cup with an IUD
* Busting cup myths Connect with Put A Cup In It:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter Resources mentioned in this episode:
Put A Cup in It Shop
"The" Cup Quiz
Milton tablet…
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Apr 23, 2018
Question Period: How to use seed cycling to balance hormones
This week on Question Period, how to use a seed cycling protocol to balance your hormones, relieve PMS, reduce painful periods, regulate or shorten your cycle.
Download the Heavy Flow Guide to Seed Cycling.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. Subscribe & leave a review:
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Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Apr 5, 2018
Poop + Periods with Melissa Ramos
Melissa Ramos, the founder of Sexy Food Therapy, joins me to talk about why digestion is key to hormonal health, nutritional guidelines for healthy hormones and answers the age-old question: what’s the deal with period poops?
What we discussed:
* How Melissa went from her career in advertising to running Sexy Food Therapy
* Reframing self-care as self-parenting
* The link between stress and hormonal health
* What your digestion has to do with your period and hormones
* The two phases of liver detoxification and why it’s the key to hormonal health
* Setting and enforcing boundaries
* The differences between blood, urine and saliva hormone testing
* A few nutritional guidelines for healthy hormones
* What causes period poops
* How to promote progesterone production Connect with Melissa:
Website
Facebook
Instagram Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Period Repair Manual
Question Period: Should I eat soy?
Question Period: What happened when I got hook…
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Apr 2, 2018
Question Period: How long does it take to recover from childbirth?
Lindsay Forsey, the founder of Tenth Moon, joins me to discuss how long it really takes to recover from childbirth - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Connect with Lindsay + Tenth Moon:
Website
Instagram
Facebook Resources discussed in this episode:
Postpartum support resources Subscribe & leave a review:
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Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Mar 28, 2018
Episode 26: The Normalization of Women's Pain with Abby Norman
Today I'm talking to Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus. We discuss Abby's experience with painful periods and endometriosis, how women's pain has been normalized in our culture, and the changing period narrative and why pain needs to be a part of that conversation. What we discussed:
* Abby’s early experience with painful periods
* The debilitating pain that changed her life forever
* Our culture of discounting and disregarding women’s pain
* How we prime young women for a lifetime of pain
* The importance of discussing pain in the new period conversation Connect with Abby:
Website
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
Ask Me About My Uterus
Call Your Girlfriend
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Mar 22, 2018
Amenorrhea, irregular periods and stress with Nicole Jardim
Today I’m talking to Nicole Jardim, a Certified Women’s Health Coach, aka The Period Girl. Nicole and I discuss amenorrhea -- the absence of menstruation and some of the possible causes, hormone testing, nutrition and lifestyle changes to help promote ovulation and regulate your period.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by The DIY Podcast Launch Coaching & Guide, my step-by-step guide to taking your podcast from idea to iTunes. What we discussed:
* How Nicole’s own period and birth control experience led her to become the Period Girl
* What is amenorrhea and some of the possible causes
* The effects of internal and external stress on your menstrual cycle
* Why getting enough calories and nutrition is key for menstrual health
* Which hormones you’re going to want to get tested if you have amenorrhea
* Diet and lifestyle changes that will support ovulation and help your period return
* Aligning with the moon cycle to promote regularity
* How exercise helps…
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Mar 19, 2018
Question Period: Why do I breakout before my period?
Find out how hormones affect the health and appearance of your skin, every day of your cycle and not just when you're PMS-ing. Resources mentioned in this episode:
What are the best period tracking apps?
The "healthy sugar" myth Subscribe & leave a review:
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Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Mar 15, 2018
Menstruating with a disability + designing an accessible menstrual cup with Jane Hartman Adamé
Today on the show I’m talking to Jane Hartman Adamé, co-founder and CEO of Keela Cup, about her experience menstruating with a disability and how it led her to design a more accessible menstrual cup.
This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by The DIY Podcast Launch Guide, my step-by-step guide to taking your podcast from idea to iTunes. What we discussed:
* How Jane’s own experience with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome led her to dream of an accessible menstrual cup
* How the Keela Cup differs from conventional cups
* The process of designing and manufacturing the Keela Cup
* Why Jane and Andy decided to fund Keela via crowdfunding
* The importance of inclusive design Connect with Jane and Keela:
Website - Use discount code HEAVYFLOW for $10 off pre-orders (US only)
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter Resources mentioned in this episode:
Heavy Flow Listener Survey
I Designed a Menstrual Cup That's Easier for Disabled People to Use
Dog dancing Subscribe & leave a review:
If you…
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Mar 12, 2018
Question Period: What do periods have to do with feminism?
This week on Question Period, I'm talking about why it's impossible to discuss menstrual health without also addressing feminism in response to a listener comment.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Heavy Flow Listener Survey
Episode 13: The Period Paradox with Elizabeth Yuko
Episode 15: Feminism, Activism and Periods with Kiran Gandhi Subscribe & leave a review:
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Music Credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios
Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Mar 8, 2018
PCOS, fertility and motherhood with Valentina McCachren
In this episode, I’m talking to Valentina McCachren, founder of Lovefestjourney about our PCOS stories and how it’s shaped our journey to and through motherhood.
What we discussed:
* Being diagnosed with PCOS
* The holistic approach Val took to support her cycles
* Connecting with a pregnancy after the full throttle focus of fertility
* How fertility challenges shaped our respective experiences of motherhood Connect with Val:
Website
Instagram
Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic
The Herbal Clinic and Dispensary Subscribe & leave a review:
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Music Credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios
Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Mar 5, 2018
Question Period: Barrier Method Birth Control Options with Ashley Hartman Annis
If you're interested in using Fertility Awareness for birth control, you might be wondering what your options are for birth control during your fertile window. Ashley Hartman Annis, a fertility awareness educator and full spectrum doula in training, joins me to talk all things barrier methods. What we discussed:
* Benefits and risks associated with barrier methods of birth control including condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and sponges
* Everything you've ever wanted to know about spermicide: what it is, how does it affect your cervical fluid, natural and DIY options (use at your own risk!)
* Withdrawl
* Using barrier methods within the context of Fertility Awareness
* Who is responsible for birth control in a relationship?
* Tips for finding condoms that work for you and your partner Connect with Ashley:
Website
Instagram
Facebook Resources mentioned in this episode:
Caya diaphragm
Femcamp cervical cap
Anneres Health - Canadian distributor of Caya and Femcamp
Na…
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Mar 1, 2018
Using Fertility Awareness to Claim the Power of the Menstrual Cycle with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Today I’m talking to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility Friday podcast. In this episode, we talk about the fertility awareness method, how hormonal birth control really affects our hormonal health, the long history of suppressing the feminine and how reclaiming the power of our menstrual cycles is key to dismantling the patriarchy.
What we discussed:
* Lisa’s experience with hormonal birth control and how it led her to become a holistic reproductive health practitioner
* What is Fertility Awareness
* The three main fertile signs: cervical mucus, basal body temperature and cervical positioning
* How hormonal birth control really affects our hormonal health, both when we’re on it and transitioning back to natural cycles
* Using your menstrual cycle as a diagnostic tool for what’s out of balance in your health and life
* Do we really need to have periods?
* Our culture’s long h…
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Feb 28, 2018
Question Period: Soy Lattes + My Period
Today on Question Period I'm switching things up. Instead of a listener question, I'm sharing what happened with my own period when I got hooked on decaf vanilla soy lattes. Resources mentioned in this episode:
Question Period: Should you eat soy? Subscribe & leave a review:
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Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Feb 22, 2018
What does a normal period look like with Dr. Lara Briden
Today I’m talking to Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of the Period Repair Manual. We are going back to basics and learning all the things we didn’t back in health class: what a normal menstrual cycle and period is like, the importance of ovulation, using your period as a monthly health report card and why you should care about your ovulatory health even if you're not interested in having a baby.
What we discussed:
* Why ovulation and menstrual health is important beyond baby making
* The various phases of the menstrual cycle and what’s normal for each
* How to recognize signs of ovulation
* What are anovulatory cycles and some of the causes behind them
* The difference between your period and the bleed you get on hormonal birth control
* How long a period should be and what your flow should look like in terms of colour, clotting and volume
* Some of the causes of period pain and when to know that your pain goes beyond normal
* Your period as a m…
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Feb 19, 2018
Question Period: How can I relieve menstrual cramps?
Are you looking for natural relief from menstrual cramps? Today I'm discussing some of the natural ways to relieve cramps and painful periods.
What we discussed:
* What causes menstrual cramps and painful periods
* Nutrition tips for reducing pain associated with your period
* Why magnesium is the best supplement for hormonal imbalance
* The benefits of movement and exercise
* How your period products might be contributing to cramps
* Using CBD for period pain relief
* What to do when nutrition doesn't work Resources mentioned in this episode:
* PMS Busting Smoothie
* Ginger Turmeric Latte
* Superfood Scramble
* Natural Calm Magnesium
* Question Period: What are the best period products to use?
* Episode 20: Pot + Periods with April Pride Subscribe & leave a review:
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Feb 14, 2018
Pot + Periods with April Pride
Today I’m talking to April Pride, founder of cannabis lifestyle brand Van der Pop. In this episode we discuss the benefits of cannabis, particularly for women’s health issues; the stigma attached to women using cannabis; how to navigate the brave new world of weed; and a few of the different ways to consume cannabis. What we discussed:
* How cannabis works in our bodies and why it’s so beneficial for women’s issues
* The stigma that affects women who use cannabis
* April’s favourite way to consume cannabis for period pain
* The differences between CBD and THC and how to navigate various cannabis strains
* Breastfeeding + cannabis consumption
* How estrogen affects cannabis tolerance
* Nutrition tips for PMS cravings and blood sugar balance
* The business side of cannabis Connect with April & Van der Pop:
Van der Pop Website
Van der Pop Instagram
Facebook
Twitter Resources mentioned in this episode:
VdP Women & Weed Survey Subscribe & leave a review:
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Feb 12, 2018
Question Period: Is it normal to pee my pants after childbirth?
Is it normal to pee your pants after childbirth? Laura Wood, a pre- and postnatal movement specialist, aka & She Moves, joins me to talk about pelvic floor and why it's never normal to pee your pants, ever. What we discussed:
* What is your pelvic floor and what does it do?
* How pregnancy and childbirth can affect your pelvic floor
* The different types of incontinence and how you can correct them
* Other signs and symptoms that your pelvic floor might be too weak or too tight
* Why you should see a pelvic floor physiotherapist to assess your pelvic floor
* Yoga poses to help you tune into your pelvic floor Connect with Laura:
Website
Instagram
& She Moves Community
Facebook Subscribe & leave a review:
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Music Credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios
Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Feb 8, 2018
The Mystery of Female Orgasm with Sarah Barmak
Today I’m talking to Sarah Barmak, author of Closer: Notes from the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality. In this episode, we talk about orgasms, how our culture informs female sexuality and consent.
What we discussed:
* How female and male sexuality is hardwired in our brains
* What is an orgasm and why do we have them?
* How our culture affects female sexuality
* The broad spectrum of female orgasms including external, cervical and uterine orgasms
* Is the vagina an absence or a presence?
* Your amazing cervix!
* The benefits of exploratory pleasure
* Consent in the age of #MeToo Connect with Sarah:
* Website
* Twitter
* Sarah’s Tedx Talk - Women’s Sexuality Isn’t ‘Complicated’
* Closer: Notes From the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality Resources mentioned in this episode:
* Episode 4 - Cycle Syncing with Gabrielle Lichterman
* Emily Nagoski
* The Dirty Normal
* Natrishka
* Carly Boyce
* What Consent Means in the Age of #Me…
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Feb 5, 2018
Question Period: How do I choose a menstrual product?
This week on Question Period we dive into some of the things to consider when choosing a menstrual product, from absorbancy to environmental impact. What we discussed:
* How to chose the right absorbancy
* Using a cup to determine how heavy your flow is
* Why we no longer have the luxury to not consider the environment when choosing menstrual products
* The importance of choosing menstrual products made without harsh chemicals Resources mentioned in this episode:
Part I - Question Period: What are the best menstrual products to use
Tampon absorbency guidelines Subscribe & leave a review:
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Music Credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios
Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Feb 1, 2018
Holistic Abortion Care, Saying No to Say Yes and the Womb Continuum with Samantha Zipporah
Today I’m talking to Samantha Zipporah, a holistic sexual health educator, activist, & advocate. We talk about holistic abortion care, the value of the uterus beyond childbearing, saying no to say yes and the healing power of orgasm.
CW: abortion, miscarriage
This episode was supported by Know Your Endo. What we discussed:
* How Samantha’s work inspired the Heavy Flow Podcast!
* Reframing all pregnancy outcomes as “pregnancy release”
* Supporting physical, spiritual and emotional healing after an abortion and why the approach should be the same regardless of how the pregnancy was released
* How the technocratic method of medical care differs from holistic care
* Harnessing the vital life force of our uterus and acknowledging the sacred yes
* Why body literacy and education are keys to a positive termination experience for patients and care providers
* The healing power of orgasm Connect with Samantha:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Support Samantha on Patreon…
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Jan 29, 2018
Question Period: How can I manage my endometriosis symptoms?
If you're suffering from endometriosis, are there ways that you can naturally manage your symptoms? Jessica Murnane, founder of Know Your Endo, joins me to talk about the tools that help her manage her endometriosis.
Get full shownotes for this episode here.
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Jan 25, 2018
Making Peace with a Hysterectomy with Bianca Sprague
This week on the podcast I’m talking to Bianca Sprague, birth doula, lactation educator and CEO of bebo mia inc. After a decade of excruciating period pain, Bianca elected to have a hysterectomy to manage her adenomyosis and endometriosis. We discuss how she made peace with her decision, self-advocacy and queer-positive medical spaces.
Show notes: http://amandalaird.ca/biancasprague
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Jan 22, 2018
Question Period: What are the best menstrual products to use?
We have more options for managing menstruation then ever before, but what's the best? I run down all the modern menstrual management options available today.
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Jan 18, 2018
Womb Wellness with Clare Kenty
This week I’m talking to Clare Kenty, Integrative Health Coach, Reiki Master, and Educator. We are going deep talking about womb healing and wellness on both a personal and collective level, using our periods as a teacher and guide, self-care and so much more.
CW: miscarriage, abortion, sexual assault
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Jan 15, 2018
Question Period: Should I do yoga on my period?
When you're menstruating should you avoid yoga or certain yoga poses? Yoga and meditation teacher Morgan Cowie from Mosaic Yoga Toronto joins me to answer this week's question.
What we discussed:
* Yoga as a process of discernment
* Why Morgan turns questions like these back on her students
* Tuning in to your own body and yoga practice, at any point in your cycle
* How to discuss modifications with your yoga teacher
Connect with Morgan:
Mosaic Yoga Toronto
Instagram
Facebook
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Butterfly Pose)
Child's Pose
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If you're into Heavy Flow, please subscribe in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and help others find this podcast!
Music Credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios
Graphic Design: Rachel Laird
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Dec 14, 2017
Episode 15: Feminism, Activism and Periods with Kiran Gandhi
This week I’m talking to Kiran Gandhi, an activist and electronic music artist who performs as Madame Gandhi, about menstruation, feminism and activism. We discuss Kiran’s infamous freebleeding at the London Marathon, how the conversation has changed since 2015 was declared the Year of the Period, menstruation as a feminist issue and how we can reclaim our period power for ourselves and others.
Connect with Kiran:
Website
Instagram
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Woman runs London Marathon without tampon
Feminist hero tells why she ran the London Marathon while menstruating freely
Instagram deletes woman’s period photos, but her response is amazing
Why 2015 was the Year of the Period
Dear Kates
VV Skivvys
Thinx
Cosmo period stuff
Chella Quint
Heavy Flow Episode 4: Cycle Syncing with Gabrielle Lichterman
Hormonology
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Dec 11, 2017
Question Period: What are the best period tracking apps?
What are the best apps for tracking your period, menstrual cycle and hormonal symptoms? Find out on today's episode of Question Period.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
How Period Apps Are Profiting Off Your Private Data & Selling Your Sex Life
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Kindara
Wink
Clue
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Dec 7, 2017
Episode 14: Breaking Down India's Period Taboos with Aditi Gupta
This week I'm talking to Aditi Gupta, co-founder of Menstrupedia. We talk about Aditi’s experience with menstruation as a young girl in India, why she created the Menstrupedia comic and how it’s changing cultural taboos, the importance of including boys and men in menstrual education, menstrual leave and the period myths and lies women are led to believe.
Season 1 is coming to a close! Let me know in the comments or email me with topic and guest suggestions for season 2, airing in the new year!
And don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter to get first dibs on nutrition consulting spots, launching in January.
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Connect with Aditi:
Menstrupedia Website
Facebook
Twitter
TED Talk
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Menstrupedia Comic: The Friendly Guide to Periods for Girls
Heavy Flow Episode 13: The Period Paradox with Elizabeth Yuko
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Dec 4, 2017
Question Period: When will my period return after baby?
When will my period come back after I've had a baby is the question I am asked most often and today I'm breaking it down for you.
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Nov 30, 2017
The Period Paradox with Elizabeth Yuko
This week I’m talking to Dr. Elizabeth Yuko, a bioethicist and writer. We discuss the ‘Period Paradox,’ the lack of medical research focusing on menstrual pain and disorders, how menstrual shame and stigma are instruments of the patriarchy, and we have a fun discussion about how periods are represented in pop culture.
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Connect with Elizabeth:
Website
Twitter
Instagram
Helloflo
She Knows
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How the ‘Period Paradox’ keeps women down
Period pain can be “almost as bad as a heart attack.” Why aren’t we researching how to treat it?
Jessica Murnane on the Heavy Flow Podcast
These Women Entrepreneurs Created A Fake Male Cofounder To Dodge Startup Sexism
Dr. Laura Payne
Period: Twelve Voices Tell the Bloody Truth
Craving chocolate on your period has nothing to do with your hormones, according to experts
HelloFlo: The Guide, Period.: The Everything Puberty Book for the Modern Girl…
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Nov 23, 2017
Abortion and Pregnancy Loss Support with Brittany-Lyne Carriere
This week I’m talking to Brittany-Lyne Carriere, a full-spectrum doula. We discuss supporting all pregnancy outcomes including abortion and miscarriage, Brittany-Lyne’s personal experience terminating a pregnancy, the far-reaching lack of support within the medical system for women and femme-presenting people, and how holistic practices seem to be filling in some of the gaps. We also talk about chocolate covered potato chips.
CW: abortion and pregnancy loss
Connect with Brittany-Lyne:
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Resources:
Holistic Healing After Abortion
Holistic Healing After Miscarriage
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Nov 20, 2017
Question Period: How long is a normal menstrual cycle?
Today on Question Period we're talking about how long a normal menstrual cycle should be.
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Nov 16, 2017
Making Informed Choices About Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-Spall
This week I'm chatting with Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control. In this episode Holly gives us a 101 about how hormonal birth control really works and some of the common misconceptions we're often told about the pill; the importance of fertility awareness education in making truly informed birth control choices; how hormonal birth control affects sexuality and we ask, does being critical of the pill make you anti-feminist?
CW: sexual assault
Connect with Holly:
Website
Facebook
Sweetening The Pill: How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How does the pill work?
Woman now empowered by everything a woman does
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Nov 13, 2017
Question Period: Can you get pregnant on your period?
Can you get pregnant while you're on your period? Kelsey Knight from The Fifth Vital Sign joins me to set the record straight.
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Nov 9, 2017
Going Green for Healthy Hormones with Emma Rohmann
This week I’m talking to Emma Rohmann, founder of Green At Home, all about how the environment affects our hormones. In this episode, we discuss what “toxins” and “chemicals” really are, what an endocrine disruptor is and where they can be found in our homes, the link between our liver and hormones, and how you can limit your exposure without going crazy.
Connect with Emma:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Resources mentioned in this episode:
I Love Lucy Candy Factory Clip
Jennifer Chua / Hip Mommies Instagram and Website
Warning: Fake baby products are everywhere
Think Dirty
Skin Deep
Environmental Working Group
EWG Guide to Healthy Cleaning
David Suzuki Foundation Dirty Dozen
What You Should Know Before Using Essential Oils
Living Libations
Your Healthy Home Program (save $15 if you mention Heavy Flow when you sign up!)
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Nov 6, 2017
Question Period: Should you eat soy?
Soy's status as a health food hero or villain is constantly being debating, particularly when it comes to hormonal health. Here are a few reasons why it's vilified and the questions you should consider when adding soy into your diet.
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Nov 2, 2017
Bleeding While Trans with Cass Clemmer
This week I'm talking to Cass Clemmer, a trans and nonbinary artist, activist, and sex educator. We discuss their experience menstruating while trans, raising period positive kids in a world of shame and taboo, gender-neutral period language, and, of course, Toni the Tampon.
Connect with Cass:
Website
Cass's Instagram
Toni the Tampon's Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Resources mentioned in this episode:
#bleedingwhiletrans Instagram post
Testosterone and your cycle
The Adventures of Toni the Tampon: A Period Colour Book
Menstrual cups are a feminist issue
I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.
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Oct 30, 2017
Question Period: How do I use a menstrual cup?
This week I'm talking all about the one period-thing I'm asked about most often: menstrual cups. I share how they work, a few reasons to make the switch, and how to find the cup for you.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Menstrual cups are a feminist issue
Put A Cup In It
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Oct 26, 2017
Birth Trauma with Olivia Scobie
This week I’m talking to Olivia Scobie, a social work therapist who specializes in perinatal mood, birth trauma, and maternal mental health. We get deep into my personal birth trauma story and then Olivia describes the four types of birth trauma, how birth trauma is different from postpartum depression, and how to get help if you’ve experienced trauma in childbirth.
CW: birth trauma, sexual violence.
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Connect with Olivia:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Unwanted Parenting Advice YouTube Channel
Shame Free Parenting with Olivia Scobie Facebook Group
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 07: Finding the Middle Ground in Childbirth with Care Sinclair
My Birth Story
The Business of Being Born
Ina May Gaskin
Homebirth Cesarean
Healing from a Homebirth Cesarean Workbook
When Survivor’s Give Birth
Postpartum Support Toronto
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Oct 23, 2017
Question Period: What's the deal with discharge?
When it comes to vaginal discharge what's normal? What's it for? And when should you worry?
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Cervical fluid chart
Clue: Period and Ovulation Tracker
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Oct 19, 2017
Episode 07: Finding the Middle Ground in Childbirth with Care Sinclair
This week my guest is Care Sinclair from With Care, Registered Midwife, prenatal, CPR and babywearing educator, and mama. We talk about how birth can prepare you for parenting, the importance of choice and support, managing expectations and how to find the middle ground in childbirth.
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Connect with Care:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Spiritual Midwifery
Vicki Van Wagner
Episode 001 with The Fifth Vital Sign
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Oct 16, 2017
Question Period: How can I get more iron in my diet?
How can you get more iron in your diet when you're low and have a heavy flow? This week I'm talking about animal and plant-based sources of iron to add to your diet throughout your cycle.
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If you have questions, send them to hello@amandalaird.ca
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Oct 12, 2017
Episode 06: Endometriosis + Eating Plants for Self Care with Jessica Murnane
This week I'm talking to Jessica Murnane of One Part Plant all about endometriosis and her experience with the disease, how a plant-based diet helps her manage her endo, eating well as an act of self-care and how eating to manage symptoms of a disease is different from orthorexia.
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Connect with Jessica:
Website
Jessica's Instagram
One Part Plant Instagram
Twitter
One Part Plant Cookbook
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Doctor Will See You Now: Recognizing and Treating Endometriosis
Endometriosis Foundation of America
List of Endo Symptoms
'Listen to women': UK doctors issued with first guidance on endometriosis
Why Having A Hysterectomy to End Endometriosis Might Not Work
The medical research gender gap: how excluding women from clinical trials is hurting our health
I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.
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Oct 10, 2017
Question Period: What colour should your period be?
This week a listener is wondering why their period tracking app is asking about the colour of their menstrual blood. Isn't blood just... red?
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If you have questions, send them to hello@amandalaird.ca
Resources mentioned in this episode:
TCM menstrual blood colour/texture chart
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Oct 5, 2017
Episode 05: HPV + Cervical Cancer Prevention with Jessica Ching
This week I'm talking with Jessica Ching, Co-Founder and CEO of Eve Medical, all about HPV and cervical cancer screening. We discuss the importance of screening, some of the reasons why people aren't getting screened, STI's and how Eve Kit is changing the game.
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Connect with Jessica + Eve Kit:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Jessica's Twitter
Eve Kit's Twitter
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sign up for The Period Purse Packing Party
Anatomy Quiz
HPV Prevention Week 2017
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Oct 3, 2017
Question Period: Clotting
Today I'm introducing a new, mini-podcast episode series, Question Period. Each week I'll be answering your questions about periods, menstrual cycles and reproductive health because I know you have them.
On this episode I answer a listener question about clotting in period blood; what causes it and when (or if!) it's something to worry about.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Seed Cycling from Jessica Dixon
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Sep 28, 2017
Episode 04: Cycle Syncing with Gabrielle Lichterman
This week on the show I’m talking to Gabrielle Lichterman, founder of Hormonology about how hormones change throughout the menstrual cycle, the benefits of syncing your life with your cycle, how birth control and menopause affect your cycles and the best phases of your menstrual cycle for great orgasms.
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Connect with Gabrielle:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Resources mentioned in this episode:
How to rate or review a podcast from your phone
28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential
Ovulation Microscope
I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.
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Sep 21, 2017
Episode 03: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Wellness Spaces with Dianne Bondy
This week I'm talking to Dianne Bondy, yoga teacher, social justice activist and leading voice of the Yoga For All movement. We're taking a break from talking about periods to discuss creating brave spaces, inclusivity and accessibility in the wellness community, how mainstream media and marketing has distorted wellness as something to be bought and sold, body positivity, diet culture and emotional eating.
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Connect with Dianne:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Resources mentioned in this episode:
From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces
Virgie Tovar
Jess Baker
Health at Every Size
“Lisa Frank BoPo” and Why It’s Just Not Enough
Ultra Spiritual Life Episode 66: Coconut Oil Kills
The Beauty Myth
Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History Podcast
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Sep 13, 2017
Episode 02: Menstruating While Homeless with Jana Girdauskas of The Period Purse
This week I'm talking to Jana Girdauskas of The Period Purse about menstruating while homeless, the changing period conversation, making menstrual products more accessible and how you can help, and why we love our cups!
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Connect with The Period Purse:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Donate to The Period Purse
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Out in the Open Podcast
Scotland to Provide Free Tampons and Towels in Pilot Tackling 'Period Poverty'
New York City Council Approves Free Tampons and Pads in Schools, Prisons, Shelters
Kiran Ghandi
Why 2015 Was the Year of the Period
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Sep 6, 2017
Episode 01: The Fifth Vital Sign with Kelsey Knight + Emily Varnam
It’s here! The VERY FIRST episode of The Heavy Flow Podcast and I am so excited to be chatting with Emily Varnam and Kelsey Knight of The Fifth Vital Sign. We talk about the role menstrual cycles play in our overall health and wellness, teaching kids about reproductive health, how to start tuning into your body, informed consent and navigating the medical system, and of course Kelsey and Emily’s 1,500-mile tour through 43 states!
Listen now
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Connect with Emily and Kelsey:
Website
Instagram
Conversations in Community
thefifthvitalsign at gmail dot com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Rachel Laird
Julia and Bradley of Home Studios
Nicole Jardim
Cycle Savvy, Toni Weschler
Tell Me About Sex Grandma, Anastasia Higginbotham
Samantha Zipporah + Ovulation Awareness
Laura Wershler + Body Literacy
Hail to the V Podcast
Sweetening the Pill, Holly Grigg-Spall
Informed Choice for Amerika
Dianne Bondy
Cristen Pascucci + Bi…
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Aug 28, 2017
Introducing The Heavy Flow Podcast
Host Amanda Laird introduces what's to come on The Heavy Flow Podcast, a podcast about all the health and wellness topics we're not supposed to talk about.
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