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

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: <a href="amandalaird.ca/dontberacist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amandalaird.ca/dontberacist</a>

 Don't Be Racist: Tools & Resources for White, Liberal, Feminist Women

Hannah Olavarria

Today on the show I'm talking to Hannah Olavarria &amp; 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. Full Shownotes   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Today on the show I'm talking to Hannah Olavarria &amp; Kelty Luber, twins, mothers and feminist co-hosts of the podcast and parenting resource Upbringing.  This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/bebomia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bebo mia inc</a>, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any course registration. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/upbringing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Parenting as an Act of Resistance with Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber

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.  Full Shownotes   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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 <a href="https://www.kellydiels.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Diels</a>, feminist marketing consultant and founder of We Are The Culture Makers.  <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/suzannesiemens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Building a Feminist Business with Suzanne Siemens

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. Full Shownotes   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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 <a href="http://www.lunapads.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lunapads.com</a> to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/barbaraloomis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Abdominal Massage and Pelvic Alignment with Barbara Loomis

Today on the show I am talking to Dr. Sarah E. Hill, the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control.  Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any bebo mia course registration Full Shownotes   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Today on the show I am talking to <a href="https://www.sarahehill.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Sarah E. Hill</a>, the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control.  Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any <a href="amandalaird.ca/bebomia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bebo mia</a> course registration <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/sarahehill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Your Brain on Birth Control with Dr. Sarah E. Hill

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. Full Shownotes   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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 <a href="http://divacup.com/how-it-works/how-it-works/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diva Cup</a>, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/femtech" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

The Future is Femtech with Holly Grigg-Spall 

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!  Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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 <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/bebomia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bebo Mia</a> courses, including payment plans and bundles with code BLACKFRIDAY! <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Raising Sex Positive Kids and Consent Culture with Nadine Thornhill

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.  Visit  Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order.  Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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.  Visit <a href="https://lunapads.ca/?rfsn=3221341.835041&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ambassador" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lunapads.com</a> to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Toxic Shock Syndrome with Sharra Vostral

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.  Full Shownotes   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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 <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/bebomia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bebo mia inc</a>, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Register for their new <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/bebomia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fertility Specialist Certification</a> and support the 1 in 10 that struggles with fertility.  <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/jenniferblock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Why healthcare needs a feminist revolution with Jennifer Block

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. Full Shownotes   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list  Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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 <a href="http://www.amandalaird.ca/list" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">sign-up for my weekly newsletter</a> to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall.  Today I’m joined by <a href="http://www.fertilityfriday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Hendrickson-Jack</a>, 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 <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/fertilityawareness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justisse Holistic Reproductive Health Practioner Vienna Farlow, aka The Cuntsultant</a>. 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 <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/delune" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">delune.co</a> and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/lisahendricksonjack-replay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list </a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - The Fifth Vital Sign, The Pill & Informed Consent with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

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.

I’m here for it. The world needs this podcast.

Accessible, fascinating, empowering

So informative and well done. Could not recommend more!!

Wonderful, educational, amazing podcast!

The Heavy Flow Podcast

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. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by my one-on-one period coaching and holistic nutrition services. Understand your menstrual cycle. Improve your hormonal health. Increase period-related nutrition and self-advocacy skills. Full Shownotes Register for my FREE workshop Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

This week I'm talking to Keli Garza, the owner of <a href="http://www.steamychick.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Steamy Chick</a>, 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. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by my one-on-one <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/period-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">period coaching and holistic nutrition services</a>. Understand your menstrual cycle. Improve your hormonal health. Increase period-related nutrition and self-advocacy skills. <a href="http://www.amandalaird.ca/workshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes</a> <a href="http://www.amandalaird.ca/workshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register for my FREE workshop Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Vaginal Steaming with Keli Garza

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 I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. 

This week I'm chatting with <a href="http://www.sweeteningthepill.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Grigg-Spall</a>, 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:  <a href="http://www.sweeteningthepill.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sweeteningthepill/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1780996071/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=1780996071&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=8c77fbc6aecd5d0d8bc1f0660fcead7c" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sweetening The Pill: How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control</a> Resources mentioned in this episode:  <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/09/google-autocomplete-how-does-pill-work" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How does the pill work?</a> <a href="https://www.theonion.com/women-now-empowered-by-everything-a-woman-does-1819566746" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Woman now empowered by everything a woman does</a> I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.

Making Informed Choices About Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-Spall

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.    Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS 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.

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. Subscribe: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/heavyflow.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email</a> | <a href="http://heavyflow.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a> Connect with Gabrielle: <a href="https://www.myhormonology.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="http://www.Facebook.com/myhormonesmademedoit" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a> <a href="http://Twitter.com/hormonology" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="http://Instagram.com/gabriellelichterman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.imore.com/how-rate-or-review-podcast-your-iphone-or-ipad" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to rate or review a podcast from your phone</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1593373457/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=1593373457&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=8213526f50b30069690aea743a14703c" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">28 Days: What Your Cycle Reveals about Your Love Life, Moods, and Potential </a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000S2O1CI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=B000S2O1CI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=075d3c4535f63306c1f80bd32be0c524" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ovulation Microscope</a> I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.

Episode 04: Cycle Syncing with Gabrielle Lichterman

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.  Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off Bebo Mia's Diverse Families Course   Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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.  Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off Bebo Mia's <a href="https://www.bebomia.com/diverse-families-certification/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diverse Families Course</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Post Birth Control Syndrome with Dr. Jolene Brighten

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.   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS 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.

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. Subscribe: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/heavyflow.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email</a> | <a href="http://heavyflow.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a> Connect with Jessica: <a href="http://www.jessicamurnane.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicamurnane/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica's Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onepartplant/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">One Part Plant Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jessicamurnanes" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0062440616/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=0062440616&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=d211005b0d99a35ec1cf75053473c451" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">One Part Plant Cookbook</a> Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1681621126/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=1681621126&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=dde8563db60bd24bd8e09a918c53ea5f" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Doctor Will See You Now: Recognizing and Treating Endometriosis</a> <a href="https://www.endofound.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Endometriosis Foundation of America</a> <a href="http://www.jessicamurnane.com/endometriosis-diet/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">List of Endo Symptoms</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/sep/06/listen-to-women-uk-doctors-issued-with-first-guidance-on-endometriosis" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">'Listen to women': UK doctors issued with first guidance on endometriosis</a> <a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/hysterectomies-for-endometriosis" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Why Having A Hysterectomy to End Endometriosis Might Not Work</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/apr/30/fda-clinical-trials-gender-gap-epa-nih-institute-of-medicine-cardiovascular-disease#comment-51867683" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The medical research gender gap: how excluding women from clinical trials is hurting our health</a> I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.

Episode 06: Endometriosis + Eating Plants for Self Care with Jessica Murnane

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. Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. Full Shownotes  Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Today on the show I'm talking to <a href="http://periodpainfree.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Nicole Glathe</a>, co-founder of Elix (formerly #PeriodPainFree) and doctor of Chinese Medicine. We discuss period pain and solutions to help manage painful periods. Visit <a href="http://www.lunapads.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lunapads.com</a> to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/nicoleglathe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Period Pain + Solutions with Nicole Glathe

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, clotting and volume Some of the causes of period pain and when to know that your pain goes beyond normal Your period as a monthly health report card and how you can interpret it Why getting off sugar is the key to regular ovulation  Connect with Lara: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter  Period Repair Manual Resources mentioned in this episode:  Taking Charge of Your Fertility Dr. Jerrilyn Prior  I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.  Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  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 Production Assistance: Vocal Fry Studios

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: <ul> <li>Why ovulation and menstrual health is important beyond baby making</li> <li>The various phases of the menstrual cycle and what’s normal for each</li> <li>How to recognize signs of ovulation</li> <li>What are anovulatory cycles and some of the causes behind them</li> <li>The difference between your period and the bleed you get on hormonal birth control</li> <li>How long a period should be and what your flow should look like in terms of colour, clotting and volume</li> <li>Some of the causes of period pain and when to know that your pain goes beyond normal</li> <li>Your period as a monthly health report card and how you can interpret it</li> <li>Why getting off sugar is the key to regular ovulation</li> </ul> Connect with Lara: <a href="http://www.larabriden.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LaraBriden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LaraBriden" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1975926773/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=1975926773&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=6ec801163caf9e3e28d474a8ea1158b6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Period Repair Manual</a> Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0062326031/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=0062326031&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=73dfec823a3e368fee4fa703e3f3d562" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Taking Charge of Your Fertility</a></li> <li>Dr. <a href="http://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/media/prior_bio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerrilyn Prior</a></li> </ul> I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.  Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and help others find this podcast! Music Credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic Design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a> Production Assistance: <a href="https://www.vocalfrystudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vocal Fry Studios</a>

REPLAY - What does a normal period look like with Dr. Lara Briden

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 GrassrootsHealth Josh's Facebook live on thyroid health Advanced Clinical Focus Course: Hormones and Endocrinology Diagnosing UTI's a 'dog's breakfast' and it's affecting women Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  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

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: <ul> <li>How Josh came to be a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner</li> <li>What is functional medicine?</li> <li>Where to start when learning to read your own bloodwork</li> <li>The difference between lab ranges and optimal ranges</li> <li>How to talk to your doctor to request testing and blood work</li> <li>Using your knowledge about your own bloodwork to advocate for yourself</li> <li>Why figuring out what works for you is the best health advice</li> <li>Testing for thyroid issues and the test your doctor may be missing</li> </ul> Connect with Josh:  <a href="http://www.joshgitalis.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joshgitalis/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joshgitalis" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshgitalisclinicalnutritionist" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Resources mentioned in this episode:  <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-magic-of-menstruation-tickets-45213365393" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Register for the Magic of Menstruation Workshop – June 20th</a> <a href="https://www.meghantelpner.com/blog/own-copies-of-your-blood-work-and-how-to-read-the-results/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Why You Should Own Copies of Your Blood Work And How to Read The Results</a> <a href="https://labtestsonline.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lab Tests Online</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Your-Blood-Never-Lies-Healthier/dp/0757003508" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Blood Never Lies</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Grain-Brain-Surprising-Sugar-Your-Killers/dp/031623480X" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Grain Brain</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Brain-Maker-Power-Microbes-Protect/dp/0316380105/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=YJR8KEXMW1YEN0572ZZ4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brain Maker</a> <a href="https://grassrootshealth.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GrassrootsHealth</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshgitalisclinicalnutritionist/videos/1182510485160220/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Josh's Facebook live on thyroid health</a> <a href="http://www.joshgitalis.com/classesevents/advanced-clinical-focus-hormones-and-endocrinology/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Advanced Clinical Focus Course: Hormones and Endocrinology</a> <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-april-3-2018-1.4602682/diagnosing-utis-is-a-dog-s-breakfast-and-that-s-affecting-women-1.4602697" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Diagnosing UTI's a 'dog's breakfast' and it's affecting women</a> Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and help others find this podcast! Music Credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic Design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Episode 34 - Understanding Your Blood Work with Josh Gitalis

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!)

This week I’m talking to Emma Rohmann, founder of <a href="https://www.greenathome.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green At Home</a>, 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: <a href="http://www.greenathome.ca" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/greenathome/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emma_greenathome/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/green_at_home" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbNcQlzV-4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">I Love Lucy Candy Factory Clip</a> Jennifer Chua / Hip Mommies <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hipmommies" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://hipmommies.ca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/baby/baby-health/some-baby-products-could-be-fakes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Warning: Fake baby products are everywhere</a> <a href="https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Think Dirty</a> <a href="https://www.ewg.org/skindeep" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Skin Deep </a> <a href="https://www.ewg.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Environmental Working Group</a> <a href="https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EWG Guide to Healthy Cleaning</a> <a href="https://davidsuzuki.org/queen-of-green/dirty-dozen-cosmetic-chemicals-avoid/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Suzuki Foundation Dirty Dozen</a> <a href="https://www.greenathome.ca/what-you-should-know-before-using-essential-oils/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What You Should Know Before Using Essential Oils</a> <a href="https://www.livinglibations.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Living Libations</a> <a href="http://www.greenathome.ca/your-healthy-home" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Healthy Home Program</a> (save $15 if you mention Heavy Flow when you sign up!)

Going Green for Healthy Hormones with Emma Rohmann

Samantha Zipporah

Today I’m talking to Samantha Zipporah, a holistic sexual health educator, activist, &amp; 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 Resources mentioned in this episode: Female Erasure Episode 16: Womb Wellness with Clare Kenty Wild Power The Red School Mantak Chia + Ovarian Kung Fu Feminist Current Podcast: Toward reproductive sovereignty, not reproductive rights Holistic Abortion Aftercare Zine I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  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

Today I’m talking to <a href="http://www.samanthazipporah.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Samantha Zipporah</a>, a holistic sexual health educator, activist, &amp; 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 <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/endo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Know Your Endo</a>. What we discussed: <ul> <li>How Samantha’s work inspired the Heavy Flow Podcast!</li> <li>Reframing all pregnancy outcomes as “pregnancy release”</li> <li>Supporting physical, spiritual and emotional healing after an abortion and why the approach should be the same regardless of how the pregnancy was released</li> <li>How the technocratic method of medical care differs from holistic care</li> <li>Harnessing the vital life force of our uterus and acknowledging the sacred yes</li> <li>Why body literacy and education are keys to a positive termination experience for patients and care providers</li> <li>The healing power of orgasm</li> </ul> Connect with Samantha: <a href="http://www.samanthazipporah.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samanthazipporah/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/samantha.zipporah/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/samanthazipporah" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support Samantha on Patreon</a> Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://www.femaleerasure.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Female Erasure</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/episode-16-womb-wellness-with-clare-kenty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 16: Womb Wellness with Clare Kenty</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1781807582/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=1781807582&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=55f80e3d89082200dc4eec594a7884bf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Power</a> <a href="https://redschool.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Red School</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hxHXufOeo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mantak Chia + Ovarian Kung Fu</a> <a href="http://www.feministcurrent.com/2017/08/03/podcast-toward-reproductive-sovereignty-not-reproductive-rights/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Feminist Current Podcast: Toward reproductive sovereignty, not reproductive rights</a> <a href="http://www.samanthazipporah.com/holistic-healing-after-abortion/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holistic Abortion Aftercare Zine</a> I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and help others find this podcast! Music Credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic Design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Holistic Abortion Care, Saying No to Say Yes and the Womb Continuum with Samantha Zipporah

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 I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. This helps to support Heavy Flow at no extra cost to you! Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  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

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 <a href="http://www.lunapads.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lunapads.com</a> to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. What we discussed:  <ul> <li>When ovulation is likely to occur in your cycle</li> <li>How to look for signs of ovulation even if you have an irregular cycle</li> <li>The three main signs of fertility: cervical fluid, cervical positioning and temperature</li> <li>Pain during ovulation, known as mittlesmerchz</li> <li>Other symptoms that may signal a hormonal shift</li> </ul> Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0062326031/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=0062326031&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird0d-20&amp;linkId=5704324e2c849cac5013f7d3b8f41638" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Taking Charge of Your Fertility</a>, Toni Weschler <a href="https://www.ashleyhartmanannis.com/store/abortion-zine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fertility Awareness Method Workbook</a>, Ashley Hartman Annis (she'll teach you charting too!) <a href="https://www.thecuntsultant.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vienna Farlow, the</a> Cuntsultant <a href="http://fertilityfriday.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Friday</a> <a href="https://www.justisse.ca/index.php/pages/page/learn-to-chart" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn to chart using the</a> Justisse Method I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. This helps to support Heavy Flow at no extra cost to you! Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and help others find this podcast! Music Credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic Design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Question Period: How do I know when I'm ovulating? 

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   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 I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.  Production Assistance: Vocal Fry Studios

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 <a href="http://www.sweeteningthepill.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holly Grigg-Spall</a>, 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:  <a href="http://www.sweeteningthepill.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sweeteningthepill/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1780996071/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=1780996071&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=8c77fbc6aecd5d0d8bc1f0660fcead7c" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sweetening The Pill: How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control</a> Resources mentioned in this episode:  <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/09/google-autocomplete-how-does-pill-work" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How does the pill work?</a> <a href="https://www.theonion.com/women-now-empowered-by-everything-a-woman-does-1819566746" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Woman now empowered by everything a woman does</a> I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above.  Production Assistance: <a href="https://www.vocalfrystudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vocal Fry Studios</a>

REPLAY - Making Informed Choices About Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-Spall

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. Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. Full Shownotes  Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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. Visit <a href="http://www.lunapads.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lunapads.com</a> to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/juliedillon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Intuitive Eating and PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon

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. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Email | RSS Resources mentioned in this episode:  Seed Cycling from Jessica Dixon

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. Subscribe: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://subscribebyemail.com/heavyflow.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Email</a> | <a href="http://heavyflow.libsyn.com/rss" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a> Resources mentioned in this episode:  <a href="http://www.jessicadixon.ca/blog/2016/4/9/seed-cycling" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Seed Cycling from Jessica Dixon</a>

Question Period: Clotting

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. 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. Full Shownotes  Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Today I'm talking to Shirley Weir, founder of <a href="http://menopausechicks.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MenopauseChicks.com</a>, 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. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/bebomia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bebo mia inc</a>, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Register for their new <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/bebomia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fertility Specialist Certification</a> and support the 1 in 10 that struggles with fertility. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/shirleyweir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

THE CHANGE: Perimenopause and Menopause with Shirley Weir

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 #MeToo  Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  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

Today I’m talking to <a href="http://www.sarahbarmak.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Barmak</a>, 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: <ul> <li>How female and male sexuality is hardwired in our brains</li> <li>What is an orgasm and why do we have them?</li> <li>How our culture affects female sexuality</li> <li>The broad spectrum of female orgasms including external, cervical and uterine orgasms</li> <li>Is the vagina an absence or a presence?</li> <li>Your amazing cervix!</li> <li>The benefits of exploratory pleasure</li> <li>Consent in the age of #MeToo</li> </ul> Connect with Sarah: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.sarahbarmak.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/sarahbarmak" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQqmMVOsriI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah’s Tedx Talk - Women’s Sexuality Isn’t ‘Complicated’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1552453235/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641&amp;creativeASIN=1552453235&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=amandalaird-20&amp;linkId=5b02a476d0dfd92e99033cac503ee5b6" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Closer: Notes From the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality </a></li> </ul> Resources mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="http://amandalaird.ca/episode-04-cycle-syncing-with-gabrielle-lichterman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 4 - Cycle Syncing with Gabrielle Lichterman</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.emilynagoski.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Nagoski</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheDirtyNormal/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Dirty Normal</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/natrishka/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Natrishka</a></li> <li><a href="https://tinylanterntarot.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carly Boyce</a> </li> <li><a href="https://thewalrus.ca/what-consent-means-in-the-age-of-metoo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Consent Means in the Age of #MeToo</a></li> </ul> Subscribe &amp; leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-heavy-flow-podcast/id1276404277" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and help others find this podcast! Music Credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic Design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

The Mystery of Female Orgasm with Sarah Barmak

Today on Question Period a listener asks for tips to shorten a long, heavy period.  Full Shownotes Register for my FREE online workshop Breaking the Curse: Have a better period  Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram   Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Today on Question Period a listener asks for tips to shorten a long, heavy period. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/question-period-can-i-make-my-period-lighter-or-shorter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Full Shownotes</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/workshop-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register for my FREE online workshop Breaking the Curse: Have a better period</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Question Period: Can I make my period lighter or shorter?

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. Full Shownotes  Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Today I'm talking to <a href="http://www.kellydiels.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Diels,</a> 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. <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/kellydiels" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/145974313X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=amandalaird02-20&amp;creative=330641&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=145974313X&amp;linkId=ccf52a56716ab4e9b465ed5db59a6f66" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Resisting the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand with Kelly Diels

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 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. Full Shownotes Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

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 This episode is supported by LunaPads, makers of smart, sustainable alternatives to disposable menstrual products. Visit <a href="http://www.lunapads.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lunapads.com</a> to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. <a href="http://www.amandalaird.ca/tanyasmith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Shownotes</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/list-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list</a> <a href="http://amandalaird.ca/insta-shownotes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow @amandalaird on Instagram</a> Heavy Flow is produced by: <a href="https://tkmatunda.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TK Matunda</a> Music credit: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homestudiosproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia and Bradley of Home Studios</a> Graphic design: <a href="http://rachel-laird.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Laird</a>

Acupuncture + TCM for Reproductive Wellness with Tanya Smith

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