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We’ve always used the #HIHPodcast to speak candidly and have real conversations covering topics from women’s health and wellness to entrepreneurship to introducing people we love and admire to inspire us all to live our best lives. This week is no different as we talk about period poverty. For some reason, periods have always been a conversation that many shy away from. But if you know Chloe Wilde at all, you know she doesn’t and we are so excited to shed more light on this important issue.Today's guest is Lisa Gibbs, who is the Director of Community Investment from Shoppers Drug Mart.The LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart program is shining a spotlight on period poverty - empowering and supporting women to make their health and the health of vulnerable women a priority. And We. Are. Here. For. It. Inadequate access to period products has a devastating impact on the health and wellness of Canadian women and girls of all ages. It’s an incredibly important issue that’s often overlooked and that’s why we want to talk more about it and what we as Canadians can do. Take a listen, learn more about the issue, and let’s create change. Together, we can bring period poverty to a full stop. PERIOD.For more information on the resources in this episode:https://www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/love-you/periodpovertyhttps://www.foodbankscanada.ca/http://www.canadianmenstruators.ca/

