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. Interesting 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 re ..read more

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! 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 ..read more

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. 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 MMMM Women Have Options Ohio - Ohio’s statewide abortion fund ..read more

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. 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 Brighten Full link to MMMM. (1:16:34) Want to submit your menstrual shame questi ..read more

In this episode, I speak with Takanori about his experiences of putting together the puzzle pieces of menstruation and menstrual products, menstruation when thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and the debate of having puberty education as a class united or separated. We also touch on some interesting experiences that allow non-menstruators to build empathy for menstruators- and we have lots of laughs along the way! Topics covered: - The first introduction to the concept of menstruation - Putting together the "puzzle pieces" of female bodies and "sanitary products" - How bloody noses and doctor ..read more

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).  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 e ..read more

In this episode, Neema and I chat about gynecology, getting medical professionals to believe your sexually inactive and menstruating around men. Join us for some anger and some laughter as we discuss the miseducation around menstruation and more.  Topics covered:  Gynecologists Being sexually inactive in a medical system that doesn't believe you The "horror story" of a date where a woman wanted to have period sex... What Neema imagines living with men while menstruating will be like The miseducation around menstruation and sex Telling folks about your "lady times" Considering a me ..read more

Xander shares their understanding of erasure of trans-masculine and non-binary pregnant persons in the writing and support of reproductive rights legislation. 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.com 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.  ..read more

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. 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 no ..read more

Hello loyal listeners! Apologies for not making the November full moon, but here is a little something to consider this month. Listen as a 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! 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/) Subscribe f ..read more