It's Not JUST a Period! – Details, episodes & analysis

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

In this week’s episode, Alexandra is joined by Race Across The World’s Betty Mukherjee, who won viewers' hearts with her vulnerability and humour as she travelled with her brother, James.

On the show, Betty revealed how being diagnosed with the rare condition MRKH syndrome at just 16 years old completely altered the course of her life. In this conversation, she opens up about receiving such life changing news at a young age, the emotional toll of the condition, and how having one kidney and no uterus shattered her confidence and sense of identity.

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Betty…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymuk_/?hl=en

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bettymuk_

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Hey girls, let's chat. 

Welcome to It's Not Just A Period podcast hosted by Alexandra. 

We are healthcare's dirty little secret and this podcast is calling out the BS in women's health. Women have been gaslit, dismissed and ignored for far too long. 

Each episode, Alexandra is joined by a very special guest to talk all things periods, cycles, Endometriosis, PCOS and more. We'll hear all of the good, bad and ugly bits that make up their inspirational story.

Want to join the girl chat or get involved with It's Not Just A Period?

Follow us @itsnotjustaperiod.uk or email hello@itsnotjustaperiod.co.uk.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

This week, Alexandra sits down with Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill and Endometriosis warrior.

Bell chairs the All Parliamentary Group for Endometriosis and throughout her career has been a vocal champion for improving healthcare access, particularly in addressing racial and gender disparities in the system.

Bell shares her 5 year diagnosis journey which can only be described as a nightmare combination of medical gaslighting, misogyny and misdiagnosis. She battled the removal of vital medication, a botched laparoscopy and chronic pain that left her immobilised in hospital.

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Bell…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bell_ribeiroaddy/?hl=en

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCar93Fgo3nrEGDpE-CZAGCg

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

This week, Alexandra sits down with Sharon Luca, founder of the Luca Foundation, to discuss her devastating experience of losing her son, Luca, at full term.

Sharon bravely shares her journey through pregnancy, the systemic failures she encountered within the healthcare system, and the profound impact on her physical and mental health.

*This episode carries a trigger warning as the conversation covers the themes of baby loss, grief, mental health and suicide.*

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The Luca Foundation…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelucafoundation/

* Website: https://thelucafoundation.org.uk

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

This week, Alexandra sits down with Kasi Reid for an open and honest conversation about the overlooked condition of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

Kasi shares her deeply personal journey of living with PMDD, from the difficulties of obtaining a diagnosis to the profound impact it has on her life as a single mother. She opens up about the emotional and physical toll of the condition and the ongoing battle for proper care and support.

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Kasi…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floandthrive/

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@floandthrive

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

Joining Alexandra in the studio this week is Phoebe Williams, she shares how her journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), led to founding the first ever UK charity for the condition.

Her story is one of resilience and determination, shedding light on the reality of living with PMDD and the importance of building compassionate, informed communities. This is an essential listen for anyone looking to better understand PMDD, challenge the silence around menstrual health, and support those affected by this life altering condition.

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Phoebe…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepmddproject/?hl=en

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCNMfR4yKQpYauGe8fEFXGEA

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

This week, Alexandra sits down with Charlotte Henshaw MBE, paracanoe athlete and Endometriosis campaigner.

In 2013 Charlotte started to experience excruciating pain in her right side and began a long 7 year journey to diagnosis resulting in a diagnostic laparoscopy 8 months before the Tokyo games.

Charlotte walks us through every stage of her diagnosis journey as she describes the challenge of working as a professional athlete whilst living with debilitating symptoms. She navigated numerous investigative dead ends, misdiagnosis' and the withdrawal from competitions.

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Charlotte…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chenshawgb/?hl=en

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chenshawgb

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

This week we have an EXCLUSIVE interview for you.

Please welcome for their first ever podcast appearance Kru and Hemang, the sibling co-founders of BeYou. A flagship period product company committed to changing the dialogue around women's health.

Born from Kru’s experience of period shaming, BeYou offers natural, holistic solutions, like their innovative period patches, that bring real comfort and relief. But their mission goes far beyond just products, they're driving systemic change in research and development here at home as well as creating a global impact through their BeYou Foundation, which supports women's education and job creation in India.

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BeYou Period…

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyouperiod/

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCahC0aPYxwEqW4x5rt3tGNQ

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!

This week's episode is a bit different. You've heard her talk before but never like this. That's right, Alexandra is swapping roles for one week only, from host to guest. She's joined by Taylor James, host of The Waffle Shop Podcast to share her journey so far.

Alexandra shares the terrifying symptoms she's lived with since she was 16, the countless battles with medical professionals and how transforming her lifestyle gave her a quality of life she hadn't had before. Her 10 year journey includes the impact of Endometriosis on university, careers, relationships, surgery, fertility and more!

Alexandra's story is one that has to be heard and so we're going to let her do the talking.

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Alexandra...

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandraemorris/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandraemorris

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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Joining Alexandra in the studio is Libby Tanswell-Gidney, founder of Ove. OVE is a period tracking app designed for girls aged 8 to 16, born from her own journey of confusion and embarrassment during puberty.

After starting her period in primary school before any of her friends, Libby discovered just how unprepared she was and how little she knew about her body. She saw first hand the taboo around menstrual health and how difficult it can be to talk about when you're young.

Alexandra and Libby discuss the role of education in breaking the cycle of misinformation and the importance of empowering young women to advocate for their health. They highlight the positive impact of OVE and the growing community of young women who are becoming more informed and confident about their bodies.

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Libby…

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ove.care/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ove.care

It's Not Just A Period...

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.uk
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine.

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