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FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods - tune in for monthly episodes. Flow is a show for menstruating individuals who experience extreme bleeding, women with bleeding disorders, and those looking for more access to menstruation-health information.

Join our hosts - Jessica Richmond and Sarah Watson - on a mission to normalize the conversation around menstruation.

We wanna know - how’s Your flow?

We wanna know - How’s Your Flow?

FLOW - straight talk about extreme periods BloodStream Media

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 15 Ratings

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods - tune in for monthly episodes. Flow is a show for menstruating individuals who experience extreme bleeding, women with bleeding disorders, and those looking for more access to menstruation-health information.

Join our hosts - Jessica Richmond and Sarah Watson - on a mission to normalize the conversation around menstruation.

We wanna know - how’s Your flow?

We wanna know - How’s Your Flow?

    Flow with Jenny Board

    Flow with Jenny Board

    Amy Board, host on the Bloodstream podcast (!) slides into the FLOW host chair for a special Mother's Day episode. 
     
    Amy interviews her mom, Jenny, about intense menstrual cycle experience and how advocacy for proper care has revolutionized her mom’s quality of life. Drawing from her own challenges, Jenny offers practical insights into managing heavy menstrual flow and underscores the importance of securing a supportive healthcare team. 
     
    Program Notes:
     
    Episode Links:
    Bloodstream Podcast!
    Bloodstream IG @bloodstream_media
    Amy IG @boardo87
    NBDF Advocacy Tips
    FLOW episode that covers PCOS + more :)
     
    How’s Your Flow?
    We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories
     
    HOST: Jessica RIchmond
    Website: jrich.online
    IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 
    Twitter @geniuspills 
    Tik Tok @jrichsocal
     
    HOST: Sarah Watson
    Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
    Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
    Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
    IG @swsxtherapy
    Twitter @swsextherapy
     
    Presenting Sponsor: #Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.
     
    Connect with BloodStream Media:
    Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on 
    BloodStreamMedia.com
    BloodStream on Facebook 
    BloodStream on Twitter 
     
    Check out Believe Limited’s Other Work:
    BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com
    Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com
    Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com
    My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/
    Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com
    Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com
    The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

    • 36 min
    Flow with Mariam Saparamadu

    Flow with Mariam Saparamadu

    A little education goes a long way. Mariam Saparamadu is passionate about bridging the gap between cultural experiences inside and outside the home.
     
    “If you are working with someone that continues to dismiss you and make you feel small, then they are not the provider for you… and you can find another provider.” - Mariam Saparamadu
     
    First tampon use when learning to swim in your 30’s, cultural attitudes towards menstruation, and what happens when great therapist minds meet? Hear more on this month’s FLOW.
     
    Program Notes:
     
    Guest Links:
    Psychology Today Profile, Maraiam Saparamadu
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mariam-saparamadu-bingham-farms-mi/830644
     
    How’s Your Flow?
    We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories
     
    HOST: Jessica RIchmond
    Website: jrich.online
    IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 
    Twitter @geniuspills 
    Tik Tok @jrichsocal
     
    HOST: Sarah Watson
    Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
    Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
    Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
    IG @swsxtherapy
    Twitter @swsextherapy
     
    Presenting Sponsor: #Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.
     
    Connect with BloodStream Media:
    Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on 
    BloodStreamMedia.com
    BloodStream on Facebook 
    BloodStream on Twitter 
     
    Check out Believe Limited’s Other Work:
    BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com
    Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com
    Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com
    My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/
    Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com
    Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com
    The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org
     

    • 41 min
    Flow with Hanna Beary

    Flow with Hanna Beary

    “Men can have vWD and women can have hemophilia, I’ll say it again -” Hanna is a passionate advocate within the Bleeding Disorders Community. In today’s day and age - stating things that are true is important. Hanna has led the way since youth in progressing conversations, and acting as a voice for those unable to voice their struggle. 
     
    FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 
     
    Program Notes:
     
    Guest + Links Mentioned in this Episode:
    Hanna Beary 
    Better You Know: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/blooddisorders/women/materials/
    NBDF’s Victory for Women with Bleeding Disorders
    Bleeding DIsorders of the Heartland
    Bad Blood - Documentary
    Ricky Ray Relief Act
    National Library of Medicine: Ricky Ray Relief Act
     
    How’s Your Flow?
    We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories
     
    HOST: Jessica RIchmond
    Website: jrich.online
    IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 
    Twitter @geniuspills 
     
    HOST: Sarah Watson
    Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
    Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
    Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
    IG @swsxtherapy
    Twitter @swsextherapy
     
    FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/2rnK 
     
    Connect with BloodStream Media:
    Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on 
    BloodStreamMedia.com
    BloodStream on Facebook 
    BloodStream on Twitter 
     
    Check out Believe Limited’s Other Work:
    BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com
    Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com
    Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com
    My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/
    Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com
    Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com
    The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

    • 38 min
    Flow with Amy Board

    Flow with Amy Board

    In this episode of FLOW, join hosts Jessica and Sarah and Amy Board from BloodStream Media for an engaging conversation about the challenges and experiences of women with bleeding disorders. The impact of bleeding disorders on menstrual health is multifaceted and profound, affecting physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Amy Board vividly brings out this impact through personal stories and experiences, offering listeners valuable insights into the world of diagnosis and treatment blockers for menstruators in the bleeding disorders community. 
    FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 
    Program Notes:
    Guest + Episode Links:
    MASAC Documents (via NHF)
    FAIR - Coalition for Women with Bleeding Disorders
    Study on Red Hair and Menstrual Bleeding
    Bloodstream Podcast
    Amy Board on Instagram
     
    How’s Your Flow?
    We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories
     
    HOST: Jessica RIchmond
    Website: jrich.online
    IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 
    Twitter @geniuspills 
     
    HOST: Sarah Watson
    Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
    Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
    Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
    IG @swsxtherapy
    Twitter @swsextherapy
     
    FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/2rnK 
     
    Connect with BloodStream Media:
    Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on 
    BloodStreamMedia.com
    BloodStream on Facebook 
    BloodStream on Twitter 
     
    Check out Believe Limited’s Other Work:
    BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com
    Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com
    Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com
    My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/
    Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com
    Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com
    The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org
     

    • 38 min
    Flow with Jeanette Jones

    Flow with Jeanette Jones

    What is Flooding? What is tranexamic acid? What is a chromogenic essay? What is an MMB? What is the PBAC? And Who would be the douchiest of all douchebags? Answers to all this and more on January's FLOW with Jeanette Jones.
     
    Jeanette Jones is a menstrual health advocate and a connoisseur in tracking for improved healthcare. Jeanette is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their menstrual health experience. Her down-to-earth approach and wealth of knowledge make her a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of their menstrual cycle and improve their healthcare decisions.
     
    FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 
     
    Program Notes:
     
    Guest Info: Jeannette Jones 
    Jeanette Jones Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-jones-ok
    Menstrual Tracking Logs: https://www.hemophiliafed.org/resource/menstruation-tracking/
    Tranexamic Acid info: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532909/
     
    How’s Your Flow?
    We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories
     
    HOST: Jessica RIchmond
    Website: jrich.online
    IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 
    Twitter @geniuspills 
     
    HOST: Sarah Watson
    Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
    Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
    Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
    IG @swsxtherapy
    Twitter @swsextherapy
     
    FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/2rnK 
     
    Connect with BloodStream Media:
    Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on 
    BloodStreamMedia.com
    BloodStream on Facebook 
    BloodStream on Twitter 
     
    Check out Believe Limited’s Other Work:
    BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com
    Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com
    Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com
    My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/
    Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com
    Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com
    The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org
     

    • 39 min
    Flow with Gillian MacSpurr

    Flow with Gillian MacSpurr

    Gillian MacSpurr, an experienced running coach from the UK, joins the conversation to shed light on her personal journey with endometriosis. Her transformation from a non-athlete to a dedicated runner highlights the profound impact of movement on overall well-being. With her emphasis on personalized approaches to fitness, Gillian's insights resonate with FLOW’s focus on self-advocacy and proactive healthcare decisions. Her story serves as an inspiration for individuals navigating reproductive health challenges as she showcases the power of listening to one's body and embracing a holistic approach to health and wellness!
     
    FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 
     
    Program Notes:
     
    Guest Info: GILLIAN MacSpurr
    Website: https://gmacspurr.com/links/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/gmacspurr_coaching/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmacspurrcoaching/
     
    How’s Your Flow?
    Calendly link: https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories
     
    HOST: Jessica RIchmond
    Website: jrich.online
    IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 
    Twitter @geniuspills 
     
    HOST: Sarah Watson
    Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
    Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
    Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
    IG @swsxtherapy
    Twitter @swsextherapy
     
    FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/2rnK 
     
    Connect with BloodStream Media:
    Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on 
    BloodStreamMedia.com
    BloodStream on Facebook 
    BloodStream on Twitter 
     
    Check out Believe Limited’s Other Work:
    BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com
    Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com
    Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com
    My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/
    Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com
    Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com
    The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org
     

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

snakes forever ,

Awesome 😎

This podcast helps me try to understand my period and is totally awesome and listen to it every time my period starts until ends and almost every day.

Deirdre Tshien ,

Wow!

Jessica and Sarah do a brilliant job of demystifying and educating us on a complex topic with sincerity and authenticity. Great podcast! Deirdre

Alicatt26 ,

Everyone should listen to this!

Such important information, shared in an interesting and honest way.

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