Period Story is a podcast that features Le'Nise Brothers, a nutritionist @eatlovemove, having conversations about periods, breaking taboos and getting behind the menstrual health myths that hold us back.
Each episode features a notable and interesting woman talking about her first period, the way she learned about periods and menstrual health, what she knows now that she wishes she knew back then and everything in between.
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Period Story is a podcast that features Le'Nise Brothers, a nutritionist @eatlovemove, having conversations about periods, breaking taboos and getting behind the menstrual health myths that hold us back.
Each episode features a notable and interesting woman talking about her first period, the way she learned about periods and menstrual health, what she knows now that she wishes she knew back then and everything in between.
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I had such a fangirl moment on today’s episode of Period Story! I speak with Alanna Collen, a science writer, biologist and author of 10% Human: How Your Body’s Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness. Her book inspired much of my interest in gut health, so it was a thrill to speak to her for the podcast.
In this episode, Alanna shares:
Alanna says that we can look after our microbes by eating as many plant foods as we can and building up the amount of fibre our body is used to tolerating.
Thank you, Alanna!
Get in touch with Alanna:
Her book: 10% Human: How Your Body’s Microbes Hold the Key to Health and Happiness
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On today’s episode of Period Story, I speak with Kate Smith, the CEO and co-founder of Hey Girls CIC, a multi-award-winning social enterprise dedicated to ending period poverty in the UK.
In this episode, Kate shares:
Kate says Hey Girls doesn’t want anyone to be held back by their period, whether that’s speaking up in a meeting or participating in sports. She says that menstruation shouldn’t be a barrier to being equal in society or feeling dignified.
Thank you, Kate!
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Season 11 of the podcast is here! I’m excited to share that my guest for episode 100 (!!!) of the podcast is Dija Ayodele, the acclaimed skin care expert, entrepreneur, founder of the award winning Black Skin Directory, author of the global bestselling Black Skin - The Definitive Skincare Guide and co-founder of CLICKED!, a confidence boosting AI powered skin health tool built to make skincare less confusing.
In this episode, Dija shares:
Dija says that every time you do things your way and in a way that’s authentic to you, you will never fail. She says that even if you don't get the results that you were expecting or wanted, you're still going to get the results that you need. Dija says that with core self-belief, you will still be able to succeed.
Thank you, Dija!
Get in touch with Dija:
Black Skin - The Definite Skincare Guide
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For the final episode of season 10 of Period Story podcast, I’m so happy to share my conversation with Dr Juliet McGrattan, an international speaker, award winning author, educator and running expert.
In this episode, Dr Juliet shares:
Dr Juliet says it’s very easy to become resentful or fall out of love with your body at different times of life and that you can find yourself battling against it. She says that to feel more accepting of our bodies and to learn to work with them, we need to ask ourselves, “what can I do that will make things a little bit better?”.
Thank you, Dr Juliet!
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I’m really happy to share my conversation with Lily Silverton, the writer, columnist, speaker, coach and founder of The Priorities Method Journal on today’s episode of Period Story podcast.
In this episode, Lily shares:
Lily says there's nothing wrong with wanting to improve or change, whether that's your internal self or your external self but she says we should consider how we can approach this with real compassion, so that you can work from a positive point, rather than berating yourself.
Thank you, Lily!
Get in touch with Lily:
The Priorities Method Instagram
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I’m really happy to speak to Seetal Savla, a fertility patient advocate, writer and speaker on today’s episode of Period Story podcast.
In this episode, Seetal shares:
Seetal says this is her purpose and she is in a privileged position where she can share her experiences of infertility, pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss to help other people and hopefully be a part of the change we need to see going forward.
Thank you, Seetal!
Get in touch with Seetal:
Additional resources to explore:
HFEA: 'Fear is what holds many South Asians back from being honest about their fertility journeys'
Women's Health UK: 'I'm pregnant after multiple losses - and it's a mental and emotional battle'
Metro UK: Where are all the South Asian egg donors?
HuffPost UK: When you're a woman of colour, infertility comes with extra stigma
Stylist: '6 lessons I've learned about surviving - and thriving - after pregnancy loss'
Tommy's: Intergenerational experiences of miscarriage
Netflix documentary: Period. End of Sentence (explores the stigma around periods in rural India).
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’m so pleased to speak to Dr Joyce Omatseye, a UK-based medical doctor, health advocate and digital health innovator on today’s episode of Period Story podcast.
In this episode, Dr Joyce shares:
Dr Joyce says that we should never be afraid to ask the questions we need to in a doctor’s appointment and if you feel you’re not being listened to, ask for a second opinion. She says that there’s no doctor that should feel offended by you asking for a second opinion.
Thank you, Dr Joyce!
Get in touch with Dr Joyce:
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I’m so pleased to speak to Nahid de Belgeonne, the nervous system whisperer, one of the OGs in London wellness and author of the book Soothe: the book your nervous system has been longing for on today’s episode of Period Story podcast.
In this episode, Nahid shares:
Nahid says we need to gatekeep our nervous systems because if you don’t, nobody else will. She says our world is getting faster, so we really have to be mindful of what we open our nervous system up to.
Thank you, Nahid!
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I’m so pleased to speak to Donna Dia, the founder of the Beauty Beat, the UK’s only luxury beauty event for women of colour on today's episode of Period Story podcast.
In this episode, Donna shares:
Donna says that it’s valuable to learn about your gynaecological health, whether you have a light or heavy period, so that you can advocate for yourself and be the champion of your health.
Thank you, Donna!
Get in touch with Donna:
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
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I’m so pleased to speak to Jen Moore, a medical campaigner and author of the new book, Endometriosis: Understand your symptoms, Get the right treatment, Reclaim your life on today's episode of Period Story podcast.
In this episode, Jen shares:
Jen says that endometriosis is such an individual condition and it’s so important that we don’t compare journeys - the only comparison is with yourself.
Thank you, Jen!
Get in touch with Jen:
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My next guest on season 10 of Period Story podcast is Kat Pither. Kat is the founder of Yogi Bare, the global yoga brand and movement community and co-founder of Healthy Metal, a magnesium supplement.
In this episode, Kat shares:
Kat says that instead of looking outwards, it’s important that we look inwards and find the celebration and joy in our bodies.
Thank you, Kat!
Get in touch with Kat:
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Season 10 of the podcast is here! I'm excited to share that my guest on the first episode of season 10 is Melissa Hemsley, a former private chef turned best-selling author, including her most recent book Real Healthy - Unprocess Your Diet With Easy Everyday Recipes.
In this episode, Melissa shares:
Melissa says that it’s so important to find lovely people in your life that you can speak to, not be afraid to lean on and ask for help when you need it.
Thank you, Melissa!
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My guest on today’s episode is Tamara Driessen. Tamara is a tarot reader, intuitive guide, author of Luna and The Crystal Code and host of the podcast Another Phase.
In this episode, Tamara shares:
Tamara says that comparison is such a trickster because it really disconnects us from ourselves. But when we accept ourselves exactly as we are or accept what we need in the moment, there's just so much power in that. Then the next breadcrumb appears, the next dot connects rather than us trying to chase something else that actually isn't meant for us in this moment.
Thank you, Tamara!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
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Get in touch with Tamara:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamaradriessen_/
Website: https://www.tamaradriessen.com
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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:
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.
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
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Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Get in touch with Rebecca:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__rebecca__moore/
Website: https://www.rebecca-moore.com
Her book: Radical Self-Care: Rituals for Inner Resilience
Thank you, Rebecca!
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My guest on today’s episode is Latoya Busumbru, a fibroids and women’s health campaigner and advocate.
In this episode, Latoya shares:
Latoya says you shouldn’t shy away from advocating for yourself. She says it’s so important to do your research so that you get the support you need.
Thank you, Latoya!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
Get in touch:
Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Get in touch with Latoya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wombbae/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wombbae
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-busumbru-1a0912249/
Flow Wellness Ghana: https://www.instagram.com/flowwellnessgh/?locale=GB
Sponsor a girl in Ghana: https://paystack.com/pay/theflowproject
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My guest on today’s episode is Ceri Jones, a food educator, chef and author of the new book It Starts With Veg: 100 Seasonal Suppers and Sides.
In this episode, Ceri shares:
Ceri says that food doesn’t need to be complicated to taste good and starting with simple things is a great way to feel less intimidated in the kitchen. She says that a lot can be done with garlic and salt and one or two spices, the squeeze of lemon juice at the end, and adding lots of fresh herbs into your cooking.
Thank you, Ceri!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
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Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Get in touch with Ceri:
Her book: It Starts With Veg: 100 Seasonal Suppers and Sides
Website: http://cerijoneschef.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cerijoneschef/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cerijoneschef
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My guest on today’s episode is Dearbhail Ormond, the founder and CEO of frendo, a digital health solution to support endometriosis sufferers and those awaiting diagnosis.
In this episode, Dearbhail shares:
Dearbhail says that you need to be the owner and CEO of your own health and that the more you empower yourself with your own knowledge about your own health and your own body and the stronger it makes your position to advocate for yourself.
Thank you, Dearbhail!
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My guest on today’s episode is Hayley McFadyen, an actor and writer, who is currently working on her first film, Bled Through, about her personal experience of menstruation.
In this episode, Hayley shares:
Hayley says that it’s so important to trust yourself and not to allow anyone to tell you that you aren’t feeling something. She says that if you know there’s something wrong with your body, just push for that and ignore everyone else’s thoughts.
Thank you, Hayley!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
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Get in touch with Hayley:
Crowdfunder to raise money to produce the film
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My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Vicky Shilling, a Self-Belief business coach and author of the book Just Start Now. Vicky helps wellness professionals overcome self-doubt and take action to make an income from their passion for health.
In this episode, Vicky shares:
Vicky says that if there's something that you want to do in any realm of your life, be it business or personal, one thing to do is take one step to do something small to just start now, because the power is amazing in reinforcing and creating evidence for yourself of what is possible for you. So move out of that paralysis or thinking about it or dreaming about it or leaving it in your head, take one tangible small step towards what it is you want to do and just sit and feel what that brings for you.
Thank you, Vicky!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
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Get in touch with Vicky:
Business Backed By Belief Summit
Her book - Just Start Now
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My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Maya Oppenheim, the Women’s Correspondent at the Independent, which is the only role like this at a UK news outlet.
In this episode, Maya shares:
Maya says that the way that each person chooses to shine a light on injustice will be different, but it’s important, whatever it is that you want to do, to do something to try to make the world a better place.
Thank you, Maya!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
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Get in touch with Maya:
Her book - The Pocket Guide To The Patriarchy
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