It's Not JUST a Period!

Alexandra Morris
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Hey girls, let's chat.  Welcome to It's Not Just A Period podcast hosted by Alexandra.  We are healthcare's dirty little secret and this podcast is calling out the BS in women's health. Women have been gaslit, dismissed and ignored for far too long.  Each episode, Alexandra is joined by a very special guest to talk all things periods, cycles, Endometriosis, PCOS and more. We'll hear all of the good, bad and ugly bits that make up their inspirational story. Want to join the girl chat or get involved with It's Not Just A Period? Follow us @itsnotjustaperiod.uk or email hello@itsnotjustaperiod.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. I've Had Stage 4 Endometriosis My Entire Rugby Career: Gwen Crabb

    3 DAYS AGO

    I've Had Stage 4 Endometriosis My Entire Rugby Career: Gwen Crabb

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! It's Six Nations season and what a woman we have with us this week! Alexandra is joined by Brython Thunder star and Welsh six nations player; Gwen Grabb. Gwen has spent her entire rugby career living with chronic pain and debilitating periods. For years she suffered in silence, believing the doctors who told her that this was 'normal' and that she should get on with it. She opens up about the reality of living with chronic pain, the impact on her body and career, and how a chance meeting with an endometriosis specialist changed her life. Despite a shocking diagnosis and the overwhelming challenges she's faced, this episode is nod to all young women who want to pursue a career in professional sport who may be struggling with their health. Links, Socials & Products Gwen Crabb... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwencrabb/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gwencrabb It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  2. We're Taught To Be Ashamed Of Our Vulva: Kathryn King (Part 2)

    8 APR

    We're Taught To Be Ashamed Of Our Vulva: Kathryn King (Part 2)

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! She's back for more! Kathryn King is with us for part 2 of her episode talking all things vulvas, sex education and her own experience with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Did you know the vagina is the inside not the outside? Do you know what the vulva is made up of? Can you remember your sex education classes? We've got the answers to all these questions and more as we break down why there is so much stigma and shame around the female body. Then Kathryn opens up and shares her lengthy and frustrating journey with PCOS and how she would do things differently now. Links, Socials & Products Kathryn King... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodyhonest/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodyhonest It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  3. Your Vagina Shouldn't Smell Like A Tropical Paradise: Kathryn King (Part 1)

    25 MAR

    Your Vagina Shouldn't Smell Like A Tropical Paradise: Kathryn King (Part 1)

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! Joining Alexandra this week is the one and only period bombshell herself, Kathryn King. She is a menstrual health educator, advocate and founder of Bloody Honest with over half a million followers across social media. Kathryn is a wealth of information when it comes to the menstrual cycle, periods and period products. She uses her platform to educate young girls, teenagers and women answering questions from 'how many holes do I have and what do they do?' to 'how can I measure my cervix?'. You may think you've seen it all when it comes to period products but this episode will open your eyes to a world of products you never knew existed. We also go back to basics and talk about what sex education never did, including the vulva, vagina and what actually happens in a menstrual cycle. We'd highly recommend watching this episode as it features lots of interesting props! Links, Socials & Products Kathryn King... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodyhonest/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodyhonest It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 15min
  4. I Need A Bowel Specialist But The Health Board Has Rejected Me: Amy-Jane Davies

    11 MAR

    I Need A Bowel Specialist But The Health Board Has Rejected Me: Amy-Jane Davies

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! Alexandra is delighted to be joined by Amy-Jane Davies this week, one of the leading Welsh voices for endometriosis advocacy and awareness. Amy was diagnosed during emergency surgery for suspected appendicitis, only to discover that her chronic was caused by endometriosis and large cysts. After a heartbreaking gynaecology appointment, Amy had no choice but to throw herself into research and become an expert on her condition. Her journey includes paying for private surgery, discovering a transformative hormonal treatment and fighting to get the organ saving treatment she desperately needs, Amy shares her challenges of accessing the right care through the NHS, the importance of finding specialist support, and the reality of symptoms such as 'endo belly'. We discuss the life changing decisions you're forced to make as an endometriosis warrior and how the disease affects intimacy in relationships. Links, Socials & Products Amy-Jane Davies... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwithendo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growwithendo It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  5. I Drained My Savings To Get A Diagnosis: Abbie Firth

    25 FEB

    I Drained My Savings To Get A Diagnosis: Abbie Firth

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! In this episode Alexandra sits down with Abbie Firth, paddle boarding instructor and lover of the outdoors to talk about how women living with these conditions can still do badass things! Abbie shares how spending a decade on the contraceptive pill successfully masked her symptoms and enabled her to live a relatively 'normal' life. It was only once she stopped taking it that she realised what horrors it had been hiding, pandora's box had been officially opened. She shares the incredible support she received from her GP but how her trust and belief in the healthcare system came crashing down around her when she visited A&E and gynaecology departments. Abbie speaks about the importance of fighting for yourself even when you're not ready to, the decision to be a self paying and the risks associated with it and the life changing diagnosis she finally received. Now, Abbie is turning her pain into purpose, as she takes on the monumental 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for Endometriosis UK and Wild Women's Outdoors Club at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre. If you can, please donate HERE. Even if it's only £1, every little helps! Links, Socials & Products Abbie Firth... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbiepaddles/3 Peaks Challenge Donation Page: https://gofund.me/7a4275732Wild Women's Outdoor Club: https://www.instagram.com/lopc_women?igsh=NmdoMTlxZDIxeWVp It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 2min
  6. She Tried To Sneak Me Medication After I Explicitly Told Her No: Ella Pamment

    11 FEB

    She Tried To Sneak Me Medication After I Explicitly Told Her No: Ella Pamment

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! This week's girl chat is on FIRE! Join Alexandra and OvaryReaction founder, Ella Pamment as they laugh, cry and shock each other with their stories. Ella walks us through jaw dropping story after jaw dropping story, her journey has been nothing but dramatic and unexpected. After years of suffering with a multitude of symptoms, Ella got two for the price of one when she was diagnosed with Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. We discuss menstrual health education, what they don't tell you about surgery and how OvaryReaction is going to transform the workplace for women. Links, Socials & Products Ella Pamment... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ovaryreaction/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ovaryreaction It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 4min
  7. My PMDD And Autism Was Misdiagnosed As A Personality Disorder: Lily Rose Winter

    28 JAN

    My PMDD And Autism Was Misdiagnosed As A Personality Disorder: Lily Rose Winter

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! This week Alexandra is joined by Lily Rose Winter to discuss the relationship between PMDD, autism, and ADHD, and the huge impacts these have on her daily life. Lily reflects on her long and often frustrating journey to diagnosis, the ways neurodivergence has shaped her identity and relationships, and how PMDD intensifies her feelings of guilt, shame, and emotional overwhelm. Together, they discuss how coping mechanisms can become dark and destructive, the impact of long term masking on mental health and why getting the correct diagnosis is so important. This conversation highlights the complex relationship between PMDD and neurodivergence, it's a conversation for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or told they were “too much”. Links, Socials & Products Lily Rose-Winter... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyrosewinter/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyrosewinter It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  8. I Was 15 When I Found Out I Was Infertile: Sheree Hargreaves

    14 JAN

    I Was 15 When I Found Out I Was Infertile: Sheree Hargreaves

    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs. Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period! This week is a first for the podcast as we're talking about a brand new condition to the show, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Alexandra is joined by advocate and campaigner, Sheree Hargreaves. Sheree has never experienced a 'natural' period and went through her teenage years without experiencing any signs of puberty. But her days were plagued with many 'menopause like' symptoms including brain fog, hot and cold flushes, night sweats and weak bones. She breaks down POI; what the condition is, how it presents itself and the diagnosis process, and bravely shares the reality of being infertile and what they means for her. Our discussion highlights the lack of awareness around the condition and why more advocacy is desperately needed. Links, Socials & Products Sheree Hargreaves... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofpoi_/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofpoi_ It's Not Just A Period... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnotjustaperiod.ukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsnotjustaperiod.ukYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsNotJustAPeriod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, or before making changes to your healthcare routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
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Hey girls, let's chat.  Welcome to It's Not Just A Period podcast hosted by Alexandra.  We are healthcare's dirty little secret and this podcast is calling out the BS in women's health. Women have been gaslit, dismissed and ignored for far too long.  Each episode, Alexandra is joined by a very special guest to talk all things periods, cycles, Endometriosis, PCOS and more. We'll hear all of the good, bad and ugly bits that make up their inspirational story. Want to join the girl chat or get involved with It's Not Just A Period? Follow us @itsnotjustaperiod.uk or email hello@itsnotjustaperiod.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Alexandra Morris
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lunaire Corporation Ltd
  • Show Website
    It's Not JUST a Period!

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