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The Heavy Flow Podcast
The Heavy Flow Podcast
Amanda Laird

Heavy Flow is a feminist, body-positive podcast about periods, reproductive health, and wellness hosted by Amanda Laird, author of Heavy Flow: Breaking... more

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Episodes

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... more

31 May 2020 · 21 minutes
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... more

11 Feb 2020 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

11 Feb 2020 · 50 minutes
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.... more

16 Jan 2020 · 56 minutes
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... more

09 Jan 2020 · 1 hour,
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,... more

28 Nov 2019 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

21 Nov 2019 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

21 Nov 2019 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
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... more

07 Nov 2019 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
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... more

06 Sep 2019 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

29 Aug 2019 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

22 Aug 2019 · 57 minutes
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... more

15 Aug 2019 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

07 Aug 2019 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

01 Aug 2019 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

25 Jul 2019 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

18 Jul 2019 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

11 Jul 2019 · 1 hour,
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... more

04 Jul 2019 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
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... more

27 Jun 2019 · 45 minutes
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... more

20 Jun 2019 · 56 minutes
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.... more

13 Jun 2019 · 1 hour,
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. ... more

06 Jun 2019 · 1 hour,
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... more

30 May 2019 · 56 minutes
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... more

24 May 2019 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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... more

09 May 2019 · 44 minutes
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,... more

02 May 2019 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
#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... more

18 Apr 2019 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
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... more

11 Apr 2019 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

04 Apr 2019 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
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... more

01 Apr 2019 · 10 minutes
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... more

28 Mar 2019 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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? Full Shownotes... more

25 Mar 2019 · 12 minutes
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,... more

21 Mar 2019 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Question Period: Is my period pain normal?

Today on Question Period, how to know if your period pain is "normal." Use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off The Endo Toolkit registration when... more

18 Mar 2019 · 15 minutes
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... more

14 Mar 2019 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

13 Mar 2019 · 17 minutes
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... more

07 Mar 2019 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
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... more

28 Feb 2019 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

21 Feb 2019 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

14 Feb 2019 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

07 Feb 2019 · 1 hour,
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.... more

31 Jan 2019 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
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?  Full Shownotes... more

28 Jan 2019 · 9 minutes
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... more

24 Jan 2019 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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. Full Shownotes Register for... more

21 Jan 2019 · 10 minutes
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... more

17 Jan 2019 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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. Full Shownotes... more

15 Jan 2019 · 11 minutes
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... more

10 Jan 2019 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

07 Jan 2019 · 7 minutes
REPLAY - Body Literacy & DIY Gynaecology as an Act of Resistance with Vienna Farlow

We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the holidays! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your... more

03 Jan 2019 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
REPLAY - Can you get pregnant on your period?

We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the holidays! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your... more

31 Dec 2018 · 13 minutes
REPLAY - Womb Wellness with Clare Kenty

We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the holidays! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your... more

27 Dec 2018 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
REPLAY - What are the best menstrual products to use?

We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the holidays! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your... more

24 Dec 2018 · 16 minutes
REPLAY - Fat, feminist fertility with Nicola Salmon

We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the holidays! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your... more

20 Dec 2018 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
REPLAY - Question Period: WTF are adaptogens?

We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the holidays! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your... more

17 Dec 2018 · 27 minutes
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,... more

13 Dec 2018 · 56 minutes
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... more

06 Dec 2018 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
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... more

29 Nov 2018 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
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... more

22 Nov 2018 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

20 Nov 2018 · 15 minutes
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... more

15 Nov 2018 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

12 Nov 2018 · 8 minutes
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... more

08 Nov 2018 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

01 Nov 2018 · 49 minutes
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... more

29 Oct 2018 · 20 minutes
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... more

25 Oct 2018 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
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... more

22 Oct 2018 · 10 minutes
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... more

18 Oct 2018 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
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... more

15 Oct 2018 · 12 minutes
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... more

11 Oct 2018 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

08 Oct 2018 · 15 minutes
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... more

04 Oct 2018 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
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. ... more

27 Sep 2018 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Question Period: What are fibroids?

This week on Question Period a listener asks what are fibroids? What we discussed:  What are uterine fibroids? How... more

26 Sep 2018 · 10 minutes
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... more

20 Sep 2018 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
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... more

20 Sep 2018 · 10 minutes
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... more

13 Sep 2018 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
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... more

30 Aug 2018 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

23 Aug 2018 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

16 Aug 2018 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
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... more

09 Aug 2018 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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... more

02 Aug 2018 · 1 hour,
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... more

26 Jul 2018 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
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... more

19 Jul 2018 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

12 Jul 2018 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

05 Jul 2018 · 47 minutes
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... more

21 Jun 2018 · 52 minutes
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... more

14 Jun 2018 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

07 Jun 2018 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

05 Jun 2018 · 30 minutes
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... more

31 May 2018 · 39 minutes
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... more

28 May 2018 · 9 minutes
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... more

24 May 2018 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
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... more

21 May 2018 · 26 minutes
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... more

17 May 2018 · 56 minutes
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... more

14 May 2018 · 19 minutes
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,... more

10 May 2018 · 58 minutes
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... more

07 May 2018 · 10 minutes
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... more

03 May 2018 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
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... more

30 Apr 2018 · 13 minutes
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... more

26 Apr 2018 · 48 minutes
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... more

23 Apr 2018 · 13 minutes
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,... more

05 Apr 2018 · 59 minutes
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 -... more

02 Apr 2018 · 19 minutes
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,... more

29 Mar 2018 · 59 minutes
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... more

22 Mar 2018 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
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... more

20 Mar 2018 · 10 minutes
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... more

15 Mar 2018 · 52 minutes
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... more

13 Mar 2018 · 9 minutes
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... more

08 Mar 2018 · 1 hour, 1 minute
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... more

05 Mar 2018 · 33 minutes
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.... more

01 Mar 2018 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
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... more

28 Feb 2018 · 11 minutes
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... more

22 Feb 2018 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

19 Feb 2018 · 15 minutes
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... more

14 Feb 2018 · 58 minutes
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... more

12 Feb 2018 · 18 minutes
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,... more

08 Feb 2018 · 1 hour, 1 minute
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... more

05 Feb 2018 · 14 minutes
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,... more

01 Feb 2018 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
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... more

29 Jan 2018 · 17 minutes
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.... more

25 Jan 2018 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

22 Jan 2018 · 15 minutes
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... more

18 Jan 2018 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

15 Jan 2018 · 20 minutes
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,... more

14 Dec 2017 · 37 minutes
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... more

11 Dec 2017 · 11 minutes
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... more

07 Dec 2017 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

04 Dec 2017 · 8 minutes
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... more

30 Nov 2017 · 45 minutes
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,... more

23 Nov 2017 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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. 

20 Nov 2017 · 6 minutes
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... more

16 Nov 2017 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
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... more

13 Nov 2017 · 12 minutes
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.... more

09 Nov 2017 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
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... more

06 Nov 2017 · 10 minutes
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... more

02 Nov 2017 · 54 minutes
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... more

30 Oct 2017 · 10 minutes
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... more

26 Oct 2017 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
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? Subscribe: Apple Podcasts |... more

23 Oct 2017 · 9 minutes
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... more

19 Oct 2017 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

16 Oct 2017 · 7 minutes
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,... more

12 Oct 2017 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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.... more

10 Oct 2017 · 5 minutes
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.... more

05 Oct 2017 · 40 minutes
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... more

03 Oct 2017 · 8 minutes
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... more

28 Sep 2017 · 57 minutes
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.... more

21 Sep 2017 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

14 Sep 2017 · 46 minutes
The Heavy Flow Podcast
Episode 02: Menstruating While Homeless with Jana Girdauskas of The Period Purse
The Heavy Flow Podcast
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This week I'm talking to Jana Girdauskas of The Period Purse about menstruating while homeless, the changing period conversation, making menstrual products... more