92 episodes
Period Story Le'Nise Brothers
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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Period Story is a podcast that features Le'Nise Brothers, a nutritionist @eatlovemove, having conversations about periods, breaking taboos and getting behind the menstrual health myths that hold us back.
Each episode features a notable and interesting woman talking about her first period, the way she learned about periods and menstrual health, what she knows now that she wishes she knew back then and everything in between.
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Tamara Driessen: Accept What You Need In The Moment
My guest on today’s episode is Tamara Driessen. Tamara is a tarot reader, intuitive guide, author of Luna and The Crystal Code and host of the podcast Another Phase.
In this episode, Tamara shares:
What it meant to be diagnosed with PCOS and anovulatory infertility Her experience coming off the pill and reconnecting with her menstrual cycle Some of the habits she incorporated to kickstart ovulation and regular menstrual cycles How to reconnect with your intuition Why it’s important to slow down to be able to speed upThe real deal on manifestation and why it’s so important to find peace in your here and now And of course, the story of her first period
Tamara says that comparison is such a trickster because it really disconnects us from ourselves. But when we accept ourselves exactly as we are or accept what we need in the moment, there's just so much power in that. Then the next breadcrumb appears, the next dot connects rather than us trying to chase something else that actually isn't meant for us in this moment.
Thank you, Tamara!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
Get in touch:
Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Email
periodstorypod@gmail.com
Get in touch with Tamara:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamaradriessen_/
Website: https://www.tamaradriessen.com
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Rebecca Moore: Radical Self-Care
My guest on today’s episode is Rebecca Moore, a breathwork and yoga teacher, spiritual guide and author of the new book Radical Self-Care: Rituals for Inner Resilience.
In this episode, Rebecca shares:
Healthy ways to get your daily D.O.S.E (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins)The importance of rituals The sacred morning ritual that she always starts her day with Why self-soothing isn’t just for childrenHow to do one of the self-soothing rituals, bhramari breath Why we all need radical self-careThe importance of knowing your limits and setting clear boundaries And of course, the story of her first period
Rebecca says that it’s so important that create space for ourselves, where we can just give ourselves permission to be as we are, without feeling the need to better ourselves or fix ourselves in some way.
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
Get in touch:
Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Email
periodstorypod@gmail.com
Get in touch with Rebecca:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__rebecca__moore/
Website: https://www.rebecca-moore.com
Her book: Radical Self-Care: Rituals for Inner Resilience
Thank you, Rebecca!
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Latoya Busumbru: Keep Advocating For Yourself
My guest on today’s episode is Latoya Busumbru, a fibroids and women’s health campaigner and advocate.
In this episode, Latoya shares:
How fainting and vomiting during her period led her to realise that her menstrual experience was very different to that of her friends Why it took her over 4 years to receive a fibroid diagnosis The symptoms that led her doctor to take her concerns seriously Her negative experience of the copper coilThe changes she made to reduce the painful periods and manage the growth of the remaining fibroids What inspired her to start Womb BaeThe campaigning work she’s doing in Ghana to help reduce period povertyAnd of course, the story of her first period
Latoya says you shouldn’t shy away from advocating for yourself. She says it’s so important to do your research so that you get the support you need.
Thank you, Latoya!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
Get in touch:
Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Email
periodstorypod@gmail.com
Get in touch with Latoya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wombbae/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wombbae
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-busumbru-1a0912249/
Flow Wellness Ghana: https://www.instagram.com/flowwellnessgh/?locale=GB
Sponsor a girl in Ghana: https://paystack.com/pay/theflowproject
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Ceri Jones: Food Doesn't Need To Be Complicated To Taste Good
My guest on today’s episode is Ceri Jones, a food educator, chef and author of the new book It Starts With Veg: 100 Seasonal Suppers and Sides.
In this episode, Ceri shares:
Why she feels so open and free about talking about her period The career transition she made from managing orchestras to becoming a chef and food writer The joy she finds in cooking and helping others learn to cookHow an in person class can help anyone feel less intimidated by cooking How her new book can help you get to grips with seasonal eatingA few tips and tricks for choosing the best quality veg when you’re out grocery shopping The process of writing a cookbook (including the costs!)And of course, the story of her first period
Ceri says that food doesn’t need to be complicated to taste good and starting with simple things is a great way to feel less intimidated in the kitchen. She says that a lot can be done with garlic and salt and one or two spices, the squeeze of lemon juice at the end, and adding lots of fresh herbs into your cooking.
Thank you, Ceri!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
Get in touch:
Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Email
periodstorypod@gmail.com
Get in touch with Ceri:
Her book: It Starts With Veg: 100 Seasonal Suppers and Sides
Website: http://cerijoneschef.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cerijoneschef/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cerijoneschef
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Dearbhail Ormond: Be The CEO of Your Health
My guest on today’s episode is Dearbhail Ormond, the founder and CEO of frendo, a digital health solution to support endometriosis sufferers and those awaiting diagnosis.
In this episode, Dearbhail shares:
The traumatic event that happened at the beginning of her menstruating years How having very heavy and excruciating periods affected her school and university yearsWhat it took for her to finally receive a stage 4 endometriosis diagnosisThe joyful validation that getting a diagnosis provided her withThe inspiration for starting frendoHow you can improve your experience at work if you have endometriosis What happened after she had her miracle baby and the drastic step she need to take to manage her symptoms
Dearbhail says that you need to be the owner and CEO of your own health and that the more you empower yourself with your own knowledge about your own health and your own body and the stronger it makes your position to advocate for yourself.
Thank you, Dearbhail!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
Get in touch:
Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Email
periodstorypod@gmail.com
Get in touch with Dearbhail:
Frendo
Frendo Instagram
Dearbhail’s Instagram
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Hayley McFadyen: Trust Yourself
My guest on today’s episode is Hayley McFadyen, an actor and writer, who is currently working on her first film, Bled Through, about her personal experience of menstruation.
In this episode, Hayley shares:
What it was like to start her period at 14 years old, well after all of her friendsHow being given a tampon to use was a confronting experience How TikTok helped her realise that her shoulder pain was linked to her period How experiencing stitches during her period led her to a self-diagnosis of diaphragmatic endometriosis What she did to eventually receive a clinical diagnosis How she was able to advocate for herself, even when doctors didn’t believe she had endometriosis The inspiration for her film Bled Through (go to this link to support the crowdfunder to make this film!)And of course, the story of her first period
Hayley says that it’s so important to trust yourself and not to allow anyone to tell you that you aren’t feeling something. She says that if you know there’s something wrong with your body, just push for that and ignore everyone else’s thoughts.
Thank you, Hayley!
A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com
Get in touch:
Tweet and IG @periodstorypod
Email
periodstorypod@gmail.com
Get in touch with Hayley:
Instagram
Crowdfunder to raise money to produce the film
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Customer Reviews
Powerful stories for every woman
Le’Nise has created a fabulous format for sharing information every woman should have access to with Period Story. By embracing the power of storytelling, Le’Nise engages with and educates others in a way that reminds us that a topic that’s still often considered taboo, is ultimately a very human story.
Through her warm approach and skilled interviewing style, Le’Nise has encouraged woman from all walks of life to share the story of their first period and what they’ve learnt about their body and her natural rhythms in the years since. Every story is unique and yet, each one leaves you with that distinct, “I’m not alone” feeling.
Period Story is an amazing way to learn not only about menstrual health, but also about each other. It also busts some myths and misconceptions and has certainly prompted me to have more conversations about both menstruation and menopause with my family and friends. Period Story is a compelling way to learn because you do so through other women’s experiences and the deep knowledge Le’Nise so willingly shares. A must-listen for every woman, no matter what your age or walk of life.
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This is a great podcast! I love how open all the guests are and how the host really allows them to tell their stories and experiences without too much interruption! Makes for really nice, easy and informative listening, keep the episodes coming 😊❤️
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This podcast normalises talking about menstrutation - which half the world experiences. Until recently, talking about periods and menopause and female hormones was taboo. Podcasts like this make this topic accessible and shares the huge diversity in experiences in learning about periods and the cycle.