Period Positivity
Period Positivity
Hallie Wiltshire
Whether you menstruate or not, think about how period stigma has touched your life in some way. Join your host Hallie each week to combat menstruation stigma one conversation at a time. If you want to learn about the roots of period shame, how it’s perpetuated by popular media, and what you can do to push back, don’t miss an episode!
Episode 06: So, what can you do?
Join Hallie for the final episode of Period Positivity! For this last episode, we’re talking all about the stuff you can do to combat period stigma. Knowledge and education is a great starting point, but real change happens when we do even more. Thank you to those who have been following along and listening to every episode, you’re very appreciated. If you want even more info, check out our website for episode scripts and a full bibliography. WebsiteIf you like what you hear, please leave a rating or review on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts! This helps others find us as we all work to challenge period stigma. <3
May 21, 2022
13 min
Episode 05: Period products are f*ing expensive
This week, we’re doing a brief crash course on period poverty. If you or anyone you know has ever struggled to afford period products, you’re not alone. It’s something that millions of menstruating people deal with each month. And period stigma plays a crucial role in this problem. Want to learn more? Press the play button and give this episode a listen! If you want even more info, check out our website for episode scripts and a full bibliography. WebsiteIf you like what you hear, please leave a rating or review on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts! This helps others find us as we all work to challenge period stigma. <3
May 17, 2022
12 min
Episode 04: Under the spell of PMS
Join Hallie this week to learn all about stereotypes about PMS. Where do they come from and how are they harmful? We’ll also learn about the medicalization of menstruation through birth control pills, and how PMS was also medicalized around the same time. Sound interesting? Give the full episode a listen! If you want even more info, check out our website for episode scripts and a full bibliography. WebsiteInstagram (@periodpositivitypodcast)If you like what you hear, please leave a rating or review on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts! This helps others find us as we all work to challenge period stigma. <3
Apr 29, 2022
23 min
Episode 03: Period talk: Communicating about menstruating
Welcome back to Period Positivity! This week, join your host Hallie to learn more about how we communicate about menstruation. Communication is essential to how we create and maintain our world, and negative communication about something can create negative associations with it. This is how period stigma works. Learn more by listening to the full episode! If you want even more info, check out our website for episode scripts and a full bibliography. WebsiteInstagram (@periodpositivitypodcast)If you like what you hear, please leave a rating or review on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts! This helps others find us as we all work to challenge period stigma. <3
Apr 22, 2022
18 min
Episode 02: Aunt Flow has arrived! Learning about menarche
Welcome back to Period Positivity! In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about menarche, one’s first period. How is period taught in schools and within families? What does “the talk” look like? How is period stigma reinforced in these scenarios? Listen to find out! If you want even more info, check out our website for episode scripts and a full bibliography. WebsiteInstagramIf you like what you hear, please leave a rating or review on whatever platform you use to listen to podcasts! This helps others find us as we all work to challenge period stigma. <3
Apr 8, 2022
16 min