Menstruation ReWritten

Thank you for an amazing two seasons! I look back over the first two season of Menstruation ReWritten and consider some of the broader lessons I've learned. I also let you know what my hopes and plans for Menstruation ReWritten are moving forward. Interested in accountability partnership for tracking? Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com with the phrase "tracking accountability" in the subject. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Get your FREE Menstruation ReWritten journaling prompts! If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen!Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!I want to hear from you all! Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com and tell me one thing you've learned about menstruation (or something else) from this pod! 

This is a shorter, bonus episode of a conversation with Matt and Allison (guests on S2 Ep15) about their experiences with post-partum depression. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card! Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Subscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen!Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

Allison, Matt and I chat about their individual and joint menstrual experiences. We discuss learning what happens outside of the bleeding part of the cycle, the path to PCOS diagnosis, and what will be different for their daughters. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting cardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics discussed:- menarche- discussing menstruation in all female and all male houses - attempts to get pregnant leading to PCOS diagnosis- learning about the WHOLE menstrual cycle- anxiety medication during pregnancy and post-partum - raising two daughters Subscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen!Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

Join my chat with Stasha, founder of the Period Coaching School, as we talk about debilitating period pain, realizing that people didn't want to hear about her periods and her winding path to endometriosis "remission" and becoming a menstrual coach.FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Links to Stasha's work and some research resources mentioned are at the bottom of the page.  Topics covered:- a very dramatic menarche- living with endometriosis, without health insurance or a proper diagnosis- period pain as a professional dancer- learning to live and work in flow-  new research on endometriosis diagnosis and management- eating for pain management- coaching menstruating clients- founding the Period Coaching SchoolSubscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen!Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comStasha's work:Free mandala Overview of the Period Coaching SchoolResources:Research on endometriosis and cannabis Article on saliva biomarkers for endometriosis

Get ready for all the answers to your gynecology questions and to hear the personal and professional menstrual experiences of one badass gynecological surgeon.  Meenal joins me to share her passion and knowledge. She's here to remind us that you have the right to be comfortable and if your gynecologist doesn't take you seriously- get a new one. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Links to sources and resources mentioned are below the Topics Covered list. Topics covered: - menarche- menstrual education- moving from the pill to an IUD- how Meenal chose gynecology within the medical field- abortion care and access - impacts of Roe v. Wade overturn on emergency care- what is adenomyosis?- clarifications on endometriosis - what to look for in a gynecologist- who is the gynecologist's gynecologist? - what to do if you think you have endometriosis-  research on non-invasive diagnostics for endometriosis- new products using biomarkers - recommendations of awesome researchers to follow - a lesser-known way to half your menstrual bleeding- the fact that your menstrual blood is not a fixed amount - you do not need to groom for the gynecologist - terminology in quote unquote women's health  - period sex shame- ways to make the IUD insertion process more comfortable - how a copper IUD works - the undercompensating of OB-GYN professionals - medical misogyny - fertility planning - Meenal's hopes for current and future menstruators Links to sources and resources:Louise Perkins King on ethical health care post Dobb's NPR interview with Dr. Linda G. GriffithArticle on the pay gap in gynecology Medical Bondage by Dr. Dierdre Cooper OwensHow we fail black patients in painBlack Americans systemically undertreated for painRacial bias in pain assessments Black women on pain and implicit bias in medicine Study on copper IUDs implanted after 35 remaining in until menopauseSubscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen!Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

Get ready for Brenna and I to get silly and serious. You’ll laugh, you’ll want to scream, you’ll get a Brenna-style pep talk. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered:- menarche - the hush hush nature of menstruation - God and my body - Conservative Catholic childhood and young adulthood  - How menstrual shame interplays with shame around sexual orientation- NASA (duh)- Aging and thoughts on preparing for menopause - Respecting all menstruators abilities to make decisions about their own bodies and lives - the overturn of Roe v. Wade Full link to MMMMWomen Have Options Ohio - Ohio’s statewide abortion fund National Network of Abortion Funds DM Brenna safe scream places (or to tell her how much you loved this episode): @liveincolorr on Instagram Subscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen! Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

Natasha and I chat "period earrings", the changes in her menstrual cramps over time, and navigating asking folks if they are or are not menopausal. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics discussed:- menarche story- education on menstruation - learning to use tampons- menstrual changes with age- variations in cultural significance of menstruation - eating and exercising for cycle optimization - menstrual misunderstandings (period rumors) - shame associated with menopause and aging- not having period sex shame- examples of being authentic in the workplace - dreams for current and future menstruatorsFull link to MMMMSubscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen.Want to submit your menstrual shame questions? Email dreamspring.life@gmail.comConsidering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

Boris and I laugh our way through discussing his first knowledge of menstruation, living with a menstrual podcast host and working with menstruators. FREE Menstruation ReWritten card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered:- First menstrual awareness- Period sex - Living with menstruators - What happens in the bathroom when I’m emptying my menstrual cup - Working with menstruators - Wishes for young menstruators Subscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen.Want to submit your menstrual shame questions? Email dreamspring.life@gmail.comConsidering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

Haley and I chat about her initial irregular periods, learning to work with her cycle and how she will talk to her son about menstruation. FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered:- menarche- education (or lack thereof)- the power of learning about your cycle- working with your cycle- period panties- realizing your body is sending you a message- the power of menstruation (and the stigma) - what will Haley tell her son, and when? Subscribe for new episodes each full moon!If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen.Want to submit your menstrual shame questions? Email dreamspring.life@gmail.comConsidering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.com

Join Lauryn and I for a chat about menarche, how menstruation intersects with social work and feeling the power and sensitivity of menstruation. You’ll never look at your menstrual cup the same. FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered: - menarche - menstrual education- menstruating as a social worker- teaching teen boys about menstruation - autoimmunity, depression and birth control- enjoying your cycle and the emotional changes - period sex conversations (or lack thereof) Lauryn’s book recommendation: Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene BrightenFull link to MMMM. (1:16:34) Want to submit your menstrual shame questions? Email at dreamspring.life@gmail.comConsidering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Subscribe for new episodes each full moon!Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen.

Join Carie and I as we discuss what perimenopause actually is, how hormone imbalance played a part for Carie and the realities of being a menstruator in a male dominated field. FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered:- Menarche- A childhood where menstruation was not discussed- Discovering cysts on ovaries- Raising a menstruator- Perimenopause symptoms and support groups- Balancing hormones through dietCheck out Carie's bison products. They come with my highest recommendation! You can also spend a night (or more!) among the bison in their Bison Ranch Tipi Retreat Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Subscribe for new episodes each full moon!Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen.Full MMMM link here

Nilam and I discuss menarche, going to temple while menstruating, stress, PCOS, weight shaming and much more! Listen to hear Nilam’s brave vulnerability in talking about the “hard stuff”. FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!As always, this is an individual sharing their own experience and nothing mentioned in this episode should be taken as medical advice.Topics discussed: - Menarche - The silent shame of menstruation- Shingles, y’all - Irregular periods - Getting on birth control for PCOS- Parental weight shaming and PCOS-  Talking menstruation with men - Excitement and jealousy of gen Z- The health care system Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef) Subscribe for new episodes each full moon! Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen. Full MMMM link here

Welcome to an exciting, educational and open conversation on menstruation. Kiana and I discuss the embarrassing and enlightening. Learn about womb wisdom, unlearning period stain shame and the power of menstrual offerings (with correct awareness and guidance). FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics discussed: - Kiana’s menarche - Unlearning shame - How sex education fails and Kiana’s work to make it better and more accessible - Understanding your cycle and taking steps to live in your own rhythm - How to work with menstruation as a sex worker - Menstruation, partners and sheets - Menstrual offerings of healing energy for systemic issues - Kiana’s wishes for menstruators Kiana’s Instagram:  @healingisimperfect Kiana’s Queer Pride project Instagram: @houseofheaux_Womb Wisdom Instagram: @thewombroom.co Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef) Subscribe for new episodes each full moon! Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen. 

Xander shares their understanding of erasure of trans-masculine and non-binary pregnant persons in the writing and support of reproductive rights legislation. FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Enjoy a little moment of joy at the end of the episode! Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Subscribe for new episodes each full moon! Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen. 

Join  us as Xander and I discuss their experience of menstruation as a trans-masculine non-binary person. Xander shares about their miserable menarche, the decision to get a hysterectomy, menstruation in the men’s bathroom and more. FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered:- menarche in the school director’s office - having a dad who won’t buy period products - being told your pain is “normal” - menstruation on Depo-Provera - the importance of trans-informed care- breakthrough bleeds on testosterone - endometriosis and a full hysterectomy at 22 - managing menstruation in public restrooms as a trans-masculine non-binary person Listen, learn, let go of stigma.Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Subscribe for new episodes each full moon! Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen. Cameron Esposito’s “Jelly Donuts” ALSO watch Rape Jokes

I review my first two periods with Thinx and trying to track my emotions throughout my menstrual cycle. Be assured, we have many great guests coming in the next few months. Thanks for listening, and tell a friend! FREE Menstruation ReWritten CardPurchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef)Subscribe for new episodes each full moon! Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comIf you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen. 

Enii and I had a great chat about menarche far from home, the savage rumors of high school girls, and an unceremonious PCOS diagnosis. This conversation was funny, infuriating and enlightening. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topic's covered: - Why San Francisco has a special place in Eni's heart- Getting chocolate because... that's what you do- The anti-climactic response to "becoming a woman"- Managing menstruation with birth control- Enii's recent diagnosis with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)- How Enii plans for periods that lead to vomiting and fainting-  When male bosses are so weird about everything female - Returning to pads after being betrayed by tampons - How high school rumors can shame menstruators - The freedom of complaining about cramps to Enii's brothers - Being hormone free and periods returning with a vengeance - Enii's PCOS diagnosis process- The potential impacts of PCOS and fibroids on having children- Variation in period tracking apps - Enii's  hormone free life and her period not agreeing with that plan- Enii's hope that future generation's won't have to pay for menstrual products. Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef) or read my answers to common menstrual cup questions (https://menstruationrewritten.com/got-menstrual-cup-questions-ive-got-you-covered/)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comSubscribe for new episodes each full moon! If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen. 

Jeff and I discuss his media introductions to menstruation, the menstruation talk with his parents, how menstruation interacts with money making and so much more! As a non-menstruator, Jeff describes living with menstruators, what he does and does not understand about menstruation and how he conceptualizes "that time of the month". Stay tuned to learn one creative way to use your menstrual pads. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card!Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered:- Learning about menstruation from 90's and 00's media- Having menstruation explained in a house without menstruators- What do you do when your roommate leaves their menstrual cup on the sink? - Jeff's reaction to the phrase "the uterine wall is sloughing off" - The deep corners of the internet that can help teens (and adults) learn about menstruation- What does menstruation have to do with the economics of lap dances? Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef) or read my answers to common menstrual cup questions (https://menstruationrewritten.com/got-menstrual-cup-questions-ive-got-you-covered/)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comSubscribe for new episodes each full moon! If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen. 

Julie and I discuss her excitement at menarche (first period), her project of making reusable pads, and her adventure in cycle tracking. We also discuss her efforts to discuss PMS in a more positive way and her self-discoveries after deciding to ditch birth control once and for all - acne be damned. FREE Menstruation ReWritten greeting card! Purchase Menstruation ReWritten greeting cards!Topics covered: - Julie’s menarche story- Discovering personal patterns by tracking her cycle and emotion- Self care in relation to her personal cycle- Learning to make reusable pads- Having reusable period pads turned away at laundry service- The benefits of period underwear- What it’s like to see period sex up close and personal on TV - How can we reframe vocabulary around PMS to show it as the beautiful indicator it is?- Julie’s decision to get off birth control once and for all, despite the acne consequences, and what she discovered in the process If you stayed after the credits for the Modern Media Menstrual Mention (MMMM) click here (https://www.allmyrelationspodcast.com/podcast/episode/48f75f91/all-my-loving-relations) and go to minute 15:38 to hear about menarche in residential schools.Considering a menstrual cup? Check out Lunette (https://store.lunette.com/?rfsn=4709896.1507ef) or read my answers to common menstrual cup questions (https://menstruationrewritten.com/got-menstrual-cup-questions-ive-got-you-covered)Reach out: dreamspring.life@gmail.comSubscribe for new episodes each full moon! If you like what you hear, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or wherever you get your podcasts so others can find us and have a chance to listen.