Period Story – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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Rebecca Moore: Radical Self-Care

Season 9 · Episode 6

jeudi 18 juillet 2024 • Duration 49:57

My guest on today’s episode is Rebecca Moore, a breathwork and yoga teacher, spiritual guide and author of the new book Radical Self-Care: Rituals for Inner Resilience.

In this episode, Rebecca shares:

Healthy ways to get your daily D.O.S.E (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins)
The importance of rituals
The sacred morning ritual that she always starts her day with
Why self-soothing isn’t just for children
How to do one of the self-soothing rituals, bhramari breath
Why we all need radical self-care
The importance of knowing your limits and setting clear boundaries
And of course, the story of her first period

Rebecca says that it’s so important that create space for ourselves, where we can just give ourselves permission to be as we are, without feeling the need to better ourselves or fix ourselves in some way.

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Kelly Newton: I've Sold Thousands and Thousands of Pairs of Knickers

Season 8 · Episode 5

vendredi 5 janvier 2024 • Duration 54:05

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Kelly Newton. Kelly is the founder and CEO of NIXI Body, a reusable leakproof underwear company.

In this episode, Kelly shares:

The embarrassment she felt when she first got her period
How playing sports helped her deal with having endometriosis
Her menopause story
The importance of a holistic approach to keeping your pelvic floor healthy
How she was able to move from being embarrassed to talking about her period to talking so openly about pelvic floors and vaginal health on TV
The impact sport and exercise has on her mental health
How she started a business in her 40s and how she supports other women who are setting up businesses
And of course, the story of her first period

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Kelly says that if she can start a business, anyone can do it. Just ask questions, Google everything and go on courses!

Thank you, Kelly!

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Amaia Arranz: Menstrual Cups Are The Most Eco-Friendly Period Product

Season 8 · Episode 4

vendredi 29 décembre 2023 • Duration 53:02

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Amaia Arranz. Amaia is the CEO of Ruby Cup, an award-winning social business that works to combat period poverty around the world.

In this episode, Amaia shares:

What it was like getting her period as a teenage girl in Spain in the 90s
How getting her period was a combination of being a part of a VIP cool girl club with a big dose of shame attached
Some of the myths she learned growing up around tampons, virginity and sex
How menstrual cups work and exactly how to use one
The social mission at the heart of Ruby Cup, including their buy one, give one model
How they work with their NGO partners to provide menstrual education and to ensure there are the right conditions, including clean water, to use a menstrual cup safely
And of course, the story of her first period

Amaia says that if you are swimming and a wave comes, you don't argue with the wave. You have to go with the wave. So if your period is coming, get angry, get pissed off, but it's coming, why not go with it and see, maybe it's not the worst thing to have a couple of quiet days once a month with your blanket and your movies and a huge bar of chocolate.

Thank you, Amaia!

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Emilie Lavinia: Better Communication Leads To Better Sex

Season 8 · Episode 3

vendredi 22 décembre 2023 • Duration 49:50

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Emilie Lavinia. Emilie is Cosmopolitan UK’s Sex and Relationships Editor, LGBQT+ sexologist and sex educator and a UK Delegate for UN Women.

In this episode, Emilie shares:

The endocrine condition that means that she doesn’t really have periods that often
The difference between good and bad sex education
What the orgasm gap is and how women can have better orgasms (and sex!) with their partners
How to instigate a conversation with your partner about how to have better sex and more pleasure
How social media censorship and ‘algo speak’ is impacting the way we speak and learn about gender and sexuality
Her advocacy work with UN Women
And of course, the story of her first period

Emilie says that why we need to teach people how to connect and how to speak to each other about sex so that we can have conversations with our partners about what we like, not fake orgasms, talk candidly about how we like to pleasure ourselves and then transfer that to a partnered experience.

Thank you, Emilie!

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Natalie Meagan-Blake: Advocate For Yourself

Season 8 · Episode 2

vendredi 15 décembre 2023 • Duration 01:00:43

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Natalie Meagan-Blake. Natalie so generously shares her story and if you think you may have endometriosis, adenomyosis or fibroids, I encourage you to listen to this episode.

In this episode, Natalie shares:

Why she decided to be so open about having endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS and fibroids
How opening up created a community and safe space for people to talk about their experiences and learn how to advocate for themselves
How long it took her to finally be diagnosed and the impact of race in this
The impact these conditions have on her fertility and how she’s tackling this
And of course, the story of her first period

Natalie says that advocating and speaking up for yourself is never a bad thing and that you should never be scared to ask for a second opinion.

Thank you, Natalie!

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Annie Ridout: There's Value In Vulnerability

Season 8 · Episode 1

vendredi 8 décembre 2023 • Duration 49:41

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Annie Ridout, author, journalist, ghostwriter, poet and life coach.

In this episode, Annie shares:

Her sober curious journey and how she’s able to find a balance
Her writing career, Substack and the diverse ways she’s able to earn an income
Her fascinating new ghostwriting career
Her new podcast, Home, which explores the idea of whether home is where we were raised, or where we are now and the part this plays in our identity
How she has open conversations with her children about periods
And of course, the story of her first period

Annie says there’s value in vulnerability and it’s important to be really honest about how you’re feeling, even if the conversation you’re starting is difficult for other people to hear. She says you don’t have to pretend that you’re feeling fine when you’re not for fear that you’ll destabilise other people.

Thank you, Annie!

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Shakira Akabusi: Managing A Mental Health Issue Takes A Lot Of Strength

Season 7 · Episode 10

vendredi 5 mai 2023 • Duration 46:31

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Shakira Akabusi, the author of The StrongLikeMum Method, women’s health expert and pre and postnatal exercise specialist.

In this episode, Shakira shares:

How a few careless words from a doctor led to post-natal anxiety and OCD
What her therapist told her that changed her perspective on the anxiety
How she tailors the way she exercises depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle
How she’s able to do everything she does as well as be a mum of 4 children
And of course, the story of her first period

Shakira says it takes an incredible amount of strength to manage depression, anxiety or any kind of mental health issue on a daily basis and this recognition can help build resilience.

Thank you, Shakira!

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Matilda Egere-Cooper: Be Courageous

Season 7 · Episode 9

vendredi 28 avril 2023 • Duration 41:10

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Matilda Egere-Cooper, an award-winning journalist, podcast host and founder of Fly Girl Collective – a platform and community launched in 2018 to help black women and women of colour level up their wellness and lifestyle.

In this episode, Matilda shares:

How eating less sugar reduced her period pain
The fitness and wellness journey that led to her getting into running
The value of community in helping her stick with running
How to start running
How runcations help her explore new cities
How she finds running marathons character building
The experience of running an ultramarathon
And of course, the story of her first period

Matilda says that running has taught her that it’s important for us to be courageous and tackle whatever life may bring.

Thank you, Matilda!

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Dr Golnoush Golshirazi: Learn About Your Body

Season 7 · Episode 8

vendredi 21 avril 2023 • Duration 49:56

My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Dr Golnoush Golshirazi, a scientist and entrepreneur who advocates for women’s health and equality in the healthcare system. She is the co-founder of ScreenMe, a patient-centric at-home testing company that looks to empower all women with scientific insight and support around their sexual and reproductive health.

In this episode, Golnoush shares:

How it took her £6,000 to find out she had endometriosis
The fluke that led to her diagnosis
What she did when her doctor that her that she had to do her own research to figure out a non-hormonal treatment strategy
How recurring UTIs led to her starting an at-home testing company
The importance of the vaginal microbiome and how it’s very different to the gut microbiome
What you can do to improve your vaginal microbiome
And of course, the story of her first period

Golnoush says that learning about how your body works and getting insights into your unique needs will help you make changes that have a powerful impact on your health

Thank you, Golnoush!

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