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. Jul 9

    Jo Barry: Stop Playing Down Your Pain

    For many entrepreneurs, a personal experience provides to inspiration to start a business. This is certainly true for Jo Barry, the inventor of Rae, an award winning wireless portable heating pad and the founder and CEO of Scarlet, a period care company,  who I speak to on today’s episode of Period Story.  In this episode, Jo shares:  How difficult her periods were from the very beginning How at age 10, she had to deal with flooding and very heavy periods and how this affected her confidenceHer endometriosis diagnosis at age 19Why she invented Rae, a wearable rechargeable heating device The hurdles she faced when building Rae, including people wincing at the word bloodWhat it’s like running a bootstrapped business And of course, the story of her first period Jo says that women need to stop playing down their pain, especially if it’s something that is interrupting your day or life in any way. She says we don’t have to dismiss our pain.  Thank you, Jo! Get in touch with Jo: Scarlet Website Scarlet Instagram 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.

    Jo Barry: Stop Playing Down Your Pain

  2. Jul 2

    Dr Sula Windgassen: It's All In Your Body

    On this episode of Period Story, I speak to Dr Sula Windgassen, the health psychologist and author of the book It’s All In Your Body.  In this episode, Dr Sula shares:  Why getting told the issues you’re experiencing are ‘all in your head’ inhibits healing and fosters a message of distrust, isolation and disconnectionWhy categorising psychology as woo woo can preclude so many people that could directly benefit from working with themselves in a slightly different way How our psychology and biology can impact each other though psychobiological loops and change multiple systems in our bodyWhy it’s important to accept our feelings and experience them in our window of toleranceThe impact suppressing emotions has on the physical bodyWhat symptom spirals are and how to interrupt them And of course, the story of her first period Dr Sula says that she wrote her book for people who feel unseen and dismissed in their suffering to know there are options and it’s not all in your head.  Thank you, Dr Sula! Get in touch with Dr Sula: Her book: It’s All In Your Body Her website Her Instagram Her community Her podcast: https://www.howwereallyfeel.com Her YouTube 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.

    Dr Sula Windgassen: It's All In Your Body

  3. Jun 25

    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.

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

  4. 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.

    Lexi Elven: Try And Persevere When You Feel Lost

  5. 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.

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

  6. 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.

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

  7. 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.

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

  8. 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.

    Amy Gaston: Painful Periods Are Not Normal
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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
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Le'Nise Brothers
  • Show Website
    Period Story