Period Story

Le'Nise Brothers
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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. Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Marina Gerner: VC Investors Are Too Embarrassed To Talk About Vaginas In A Business Setting

    18h ago

    Marina Gerner: VC Investors Are Too Embarrassed To Talk About Vaginas In A Business Setting

    Did you know that 90% of venture capitalist investors are men? On this episode of Period Story, I talk to Marina Gerner, the journalist and author of The Vagina Business about innovation in femtech and the vagina-centric space.  In this episode, Marina shares:  How a viral article in Wired magazine led to her writing her book The Vagina Business The pushback she received about the title of the bookHow investor squeamishness and embarrassment is holding femtech and vagina-centric businesses back from being able to effectively raise moneyWhy a data-centric approach is helpful when raising money The questions you need to ask when choosing a period tracking app to ensure your data is being protected And of course, the story of her first period Marina says we need to have more conversations about women’s health and that we’re in a collective learning experience as a society.  Thank you, Marina! Get in touch with Marina: Her book: The Vagina Business Her Wired article: We need to talk about investors’ problem with vaginas Her website Her Instagram Her Substack A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  2. Lexi Elven: Try And Persevere When You Feel Lost

    Jun 18

    Lexi Elven: Try And Persevere When You Feel Lost

    What would you do if your period was so painful that you would faint when you were on the toilet? This was the dilemma Lexi Elven, my guest on today’s episode of Period Story faced for 8 years. In this episode, Lexi shares:  Why she turned to Reddit to help her understand why she was in so much pain that she would faint during the first two days of her periodThe phrase two GPs on an endometriosis Reddit forum told her to say to her doctor, which helped put her on a diagnosis pathwayHow a second opinion led to her receiving a bowel endometriosis diagnosis after 8 yearsHow yoga has been a helpful tool to manage endometriosis symptoms And of course, the story of her first period Lexi says that if you’re in a similar situation, it’s important to try and persevere if you feel lost and not to let embarrassment stop you from seeking help.  Thank you, Lexi! Get in touch with Lexi: Instagram A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  3. Maggie McDaris: Don't Let Your Ovulatory Self Make Decisions For Your Luteal Self

    Jun 11

    Maggie McDaris: Don't Let Your Ovulatory Self Make Decisions For Your Luteal Self

    Would it surprise you to hear that menstruation can be a great time for detail oriented work, and for making great decisions? On this week’s episode of Period Story, I speak to Maggie McDaris, the CEO and co-founder of Phase, a company that helps women align their work with their menstrual cycle. In this episode, Maggie shares: The story of her postpartum adenomyosis diagnosis and what she does to manage the condition The four phases of the menstrual cycle and how less than 40% of women know when they ovulateThe post-ovulation cliff and why she believes the luteal phase gets a bad rap The generational divide on what productivity means Why our periods can be a great time to reflect, make decisions and take action on those decisions Why the follicular phase is a great time for strategic planning and creativity The influence of testosterone on communication skills And of course, the story of her first period  Maggie says that it’s very empowering to know how changes in our physiology and hormones impact how we show up every day and understanding this can help us show up as a better version of ourselves.  Thank you, Maggie! Get in touch with Maggie: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  4. Dr Claire Phipps: We Want To Think About The Menopause Transition As Holistically & Joyfully As Possible

    Jun 4

    Dr Claire Phipps: We Want To Think About The Menopause Transition As Holistically & Joyfully As Possible

    Menopause is big news right now and rightfully so. But with all the noise, how do you know what’s right for you? On this week’s episode of Period Story, I’m joined by Dr Claire Phipps, the Menopause GP, who talks me through common perimenopause and menopause myths and misconceptions.  In this episode, Dr Claire shares:  Why she’s only just understanding her menstrual cycle at 48Why empathy is vital as a doctorWhy moving away from a paternalist model towards patient empowerment is an important part of her work as a GP and menopause trainer Why the 10 minutes you have with an NHS GP should be the start of the conversationThe difference between perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause How a holistic approach to menopause may or may not include HRTWhy it’s important to meet patients where they’re at Why perimenopause can be a time of unmasking for neurodivergent women and the rise of AuADHD diagnoses And of course, the story of her first period  Dr Claire says the we should try not to be fearful of menopause or pathologise it, but instead, embrace it and move towards a positive natural transition.  Thank you, Dr Claire! Get in touch with Dr Claire: Website Instagram Women’s Health Concern British Menopause Society  A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  5. Martha Silcott: It's Not Okay To Flush Tampons and Pads

    May 28

    Martha Silcott: It's Not Okay To Flush Tampons and Pads

    Did you know that 700,000 panty liners, 2.5 million tampons and 1.4 million pads are flushed down the toilet everyday in the UK? Martha Silcott is the inventor of two products that aim to reduce the impact of disposable personal care waste: FabLittleBag and HyGeeni. This was a perfect week to release this episode of Period Story with a fellow Arsenal fan (#coyg!) In this episode, Martha shares:  The lightbulb moment that led to her inventing a brand new productThe process of patenting and bringing FabLittleBag to lifeWhy we need to stop flushing tampons and pads and the impact this waste has on our sewage system  What terms the loo roll wrap, flushers, binners, and the handbag smuggle meanThe Period Supportive movement in sport she started, in order to help periods be less of a barrier to girls’ participation in sportHow a customer inspired the invention of HyGeeni, a larger disposable bag to help dispose of used stoma bags and diapers And of course, the story of her first period  Martha says that if you want to invent something or create something new, there is plenty of help out there to talk to and to give you guidance! Thank you, Martha! Listen in Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Kia855  Listen in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339AF1QyodImw44v141Emv  Get in touch with Martha: Website Instagram A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  6. Amy Gaston: Painful Periods Are Not Normal

    May 21

    Amy Gaston: Painful Periods Are Not Normal

    Did you know that your nervous system can have an impact on your experience of menstruation? I get into all of this and more on today’s episode of Period Story with Amy Gaston, the president of OhmBody, a drug-free wearable device designed to work with the body’s nervous system to naturally support lighter, shorter, more comfortable periods. In this episode, Amy shares:  The impact of growing up in a conservative Christian household and being a late bloomer on her understanding of her bodyWhy perimenopause has led her to ask better questions about her health Her thoughts on innovation in women’s health The issues that disproportionately affect women and why we have to talk about women’s health, not just healthWhy menstruation is a whole body experience What OhmBody is and why it’s a helpful drug-free way of managing period pain, premenstrual pain, and ovulation pain How stimulating the vagus and trigeminal nerves can increase the body’s clotting process, and help reduce heavy menstrual bleedingAnd of course, the story of her first period  Amy says that painful periods are not normal and that if your period disrupts your everyday life in any way, there is a better solution than normalising this narrative.  Thank you, Amy! A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  7. Dr Sarah Hill: Believe Your Body

    May 14

    Dr Sarah Hill: Believe Your Body

    We’ve got a corker for you today! I’m so pleased to share my conversation with Dr Sarah Hill, the author of the books How The Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control and The Period Brain: The New Science of the Luteal Phase and How To Thrive Through It on today’s episode of Period Story.  In this episode, Dr Sarah shares:  Why her experience as a psychologist led her to write two books on the effects of women’s cycling hormones and the brainHer thoughts on biological essentialism and how our biology, including our hormones, influences what we do Why progesterone is underrated, including the amazing fact that our peak progesterone levels are up to 250 times higher than our peak oestrogen levelsWhy we need to eat more in the second half of our menstrual cycle Why PMS is not a pathological condition, but an inevitable consequence of experiencing hormonal changes in a world that wasn’t created with female bodies in mindWhat the vagus nerve is and how vagal nerve stimulation can be a helpful treatment in decreasing the symptomology of PMDD, perimenopause, and heavy menstrual bleedingAnd of course, the story of her first period  Dr Sarah says that it’s important to learn to listen to your body and trust what it’s telling you, so you believe your body.  Thank you, Dr Sarah! Get in touch with Dr Sarah: Website Instagram A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  8. May 7

    Neelam Heera-Shergill: We Are Much More Powerful When We Come Together

    I’m so happy to kick off season 12 of the Period Story podcast with Neelam Heera-Shergill, the CEO of Cysters, an award winning charity working at the intersection of reproductive justice, racial justice and health equity.  In this episode, Neelam shares: The three biggest signs that her mum spotted that told her that Neelam might have PCOSThe flippant comment her university GP made left her feeling uncomfortable and upset Why she wishes she was told much earlier on about the connection between increased risk of fatty liver disease and heart disease, PCOS and being of South Asian heritageHow she navigated dating, PCOS, PMDD, endometriosis and conversations about potential fertility issues Why it was important for Cysters and Endometriosis UK to report on the longer endometriosis diagnosis times for people of colourThe racist messages she received because of this reportHer thoughts on white privilege in the women’s health spaceWhy food sits at the heart of the work Cysters doesAnd of course, the story of her first period  Neelam says not all work needs to be done in silos and we are much more powerful when we come together.  Thank you, Neelam! Get in touch with Neelam: Website Instagram A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com Get in touch: IG @periodstorypod Email  periodstorypod@gmail.com Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
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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. Book a 30 minute hormone health review with me: http://eatlovemove.as.me/hormonehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Le'Nise Brothers
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Le'Nise Brothers
  • Show Website
    Period Story