The Period Press

Blood keeps us alive. But the moment it comes out of a vagina, everyone loses their mind about it. In this episode: what menstrual fluid actually is, what it tells you about your health, and how to track it in real life. We cover period shame, heavy bleeding, clots, colour changes, stem cells (yes, really)... and why your period is officially considered a fifth vital sign. Find out more about BioG...

I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome Beth Thomas to The Bloody Truth for a conversation that’s deeply needed. Beth is a certified ADHD Life Coach and founder of Neuroinclusive Link Ltd. She works 1:1 with neurodivergent adults, especially late-diagnosed and high-masking professionals, helping them reframe their strengths, reduce burnout, and live in alignment with their true selves. She also deliver...

Your digestive system and your menstrual cycle are having a whole conversation without you. In this episode: what's actually going on hormonally during your period, why things can get looser (or slower depending on where you are in your cycle), and practical ways to support your digestion through each phase. Kimchi Recipe 5 Food Hacks for Happier Hormones (and a Happier You) Helpful Links......

I cannot wait to welcome Kirsty Baggs Morgan to The Bloody Truth for an episode that’s as bold, brilliant, and real as she is. Kirsty is one of those people who shows up with her whole self in every room and brings a refreshing honesty to everything she does. She challenges the status quo with energy, wit, and a big heart, and reminds you that professionalism doesn’t have to mean polished and perf...

Food usually gets talked about through the lens of fixing, restricting, or reinventing ourselves. This episode is not that. I’m sharing five simple, sustainable food tweaks that support hormone health without diet culture, detoxes, or starting from scratch. Just gentle, realistic ways of tending to your inner ecosystem, whether you’re supporting your cycle, perimenopause, or just want your energy,...

I’m so excited to be joined by Aime Rushton for the next episode of The Bloody Truth, because if anyone knows how to unpack culture and team dynamics, it’s her! Aime is the founder of Magpie People, and she’s quietly (but fiercely) helping workplaces get braver, kinder, and more human. She helps individuals and teams glow up how they work through coaching, facilitation, and training. She specialis...

I don’t know about you, but the more full-on life gets, the less I want to be told to “optimise” anything... especially my hormones. So in this episode, I’m sharing five low-effort, actually doable ways to support your cycle (and your nervous system) without having to overhaul your whole life. Helpful Links... 📖 Read the transcript here .  🟦 Connect with me on ⁠ LinkedIn ⁠ for daily insights 🌶️...

I'm thrilled to be joined by Michelle Hartley for the second episode of The Bloody Truth. Which, if you didn't catch my announcement earlier, is my new LinkedIn Live series - short, honest conversations about what it means to be in a body that bleeds (or support someone who does), and how that plays out in the workplace. Michelle is one of those rare humans who just exudes joy, light, and...

It started with a Christmas tree. It ended in a meltdown. In this episode, I walk you through the lesser-known chaos of the pre-ovulatory phase, especially when you’re autistic, ADHD, sleep-deprived, and trying to hold it together in a garden centre. Helpful Links... 📖 Read the transcript here (7mins).  🟦 Connect with me on ⁠ LinkedIn ⁠ for daily insights 🌶️ ND friends, grab your SpicyTrait Mapp...

I’m beyond excited to welcome Nicholè McGill-Higgins MCC ~ Queen of The Hive™️🐝 as my very first guest on... The Bloody Truth. 🩸 The Bloody Truth is a snappy, honest LinkedIn Live series exploring what it means to be in a body that bleeds (or support someone who does). We’ll be talking real experiences, cultural taboos, and hidden barriers that affect confidence, inclusion, and well-being, throu...

Running, it’s usually something we do when we’re late or being chased… but can it actually be fun ? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the story of how I accidentally fell back in love with running after a decade-long break, and how bringing a cyclical approach to movement completely changed the game for me and how it can for you too. Helpful Links... 📖 Read the transcript here.  🟦 Connect with...

This week I’m talking about that all-too-familiar confusion pre-diagnosis when you’re not sure if it’s you, ADHD, hormones, or burnout running the show. From hyperfocus chaos and hormonal crashes to the real cost of masking and people-pleasing, I’m sharing how I finally started to see the patterns between my brain, body, and energy. If you’ve ever wondered why one week you’re flying and the next y...

This week I’m talking about what happens when ovulation isn’t the “good week” everyone says it is. Sometimes that mid-cycle energy feels more like overstimulation than motivation. I share a spicy little story about a moment in Prezzo (yep, tears and all) and how hormones and neurodivergence can collide to create a full sensory meltdown. 🔗 Read the full blog on my website 🌶️Get your FREE Neuro Spi...

So… what exactly is this “inner ecosystem” thing? A participant asked me that during a workshop the other week. In this episode, I’m talking about the endocrine system, what it is, how it connects to your cycle, and a few ways you can start supporting it. Link to the blog and diagram Get your FREE Neuro Spicy Trait Mapper HERE ✨ Written editions drop every Sunday at 5am, ready for coffee in bed a...

What actually is a hormone, and why do they seem to run the show? In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 key hormones that impact your mood, energy, appetite, sleep, and cycle. You’ll learn what each one does, how they connect to your nervous system, and simple ways to support your inner ecosystem. Get your FREE Cycle Mapping tool here - https://samanthagarstin.com/c h For all my spicy friends, g...

Periods get all the lime light but... ovulation is THE main event! And most of us weren’t taught why it matters unless we were trying to get pregnant! But optimum ovulatory cycles matter for soooo many reasons. This week, I’m digging into... 👉 How to actually tell if it’s happening 👉 Why ovulation matters even if you’re not trying to get pregnant 👉 The hormone it triggers that supports sleep, s...

This week, we’re talking perimenopause ... the phase before menopause. I break down what’s happening with your hormones, how it can show up in your cycle, and a few simple ways to support yourself through the shifts. New written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10. Subscribe to the written edition of The Period Press ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ or check the archive to listen back.

Neurodiversity, Inclusion, and Periods with Charlie Hart In this brilliant episode of The Period Press Live, I’m joined by Charlie Hart (aka Ausome Charlie), neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ inclusion speaker, HR pro, and all-round Ausome human. We talk about what it means to live (and work) authentically as a neurodivergent, gender-nonconforming person, the reality of masking, and how hormones, identi...

Ever hit that weird, empty “what’s even the point?” feeling before your period? This episode dives into The Void , that limbo between premenstrual chaos and your bleed. I talk hormones, journaling prompts, and how to hold yourself gently through it. New written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10. Subscribe to the written edition of The Period Press ⁠HERE⁠ or check th...

Menstruation, Menopause and Movement ...with Louise Pitman Welcome to The Period Press Live Edition with Louise Pitman , yoga teacher and women’s health advocate. For Menopause Awareness Month , we explore how yoga and holistic practices can support women through every stage, from first period to menopause and beyond. Louise shares how connecting with your body, tuning into your cycles, and embrac...

In this episode, I share the difference between burnout and autistic burnout , and why it’s not “just being tired.” I talk meltdowns, shutdowns, and what real support looks like at home and at work. 📎 Mentioned in this episode... Find out more about my 1:1 Coaching Download the free Neuro Spicy Trait Mapper ✨ Written editions drop every Sunday at 5am, ready for coffee in bed at 10.💌 ⁠ ⁠Subscrib...

In this episode, I talk about why “I don’t know” is sometimes the most honest answer, especially for neurodivergent folks experiencing alexithymia, burnout, or cycle shifts.📎 Mentioned in this episode... Download the free Neuro Spicy Trait Tracker Find out more about my 1:1 Neurodivergent Coaching 💌 ⁠ Subscribe to The Period Press⁠ Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in...

Brains, Bleeds, and the Blank Page… with Vicky Quinn Fraser In this episode, I’m joined by writer and micro-book coach Vicky Quinn Fraser for a conversation that roams from creativity and writing to what to do when your brain goes blank. Vicky says... A book is MAGIC. A book can take someone from “who the fck are you” to “TAKE MY MONEY” in the space of a few hours. A book is one of the most powerf...

Why Menstrual Support at Work Isn’t ‘Extra’... It’s Overdue In this episode, I dig into why menstrual support in the workplace isn’t an ‘extra’ perk, it’s long overdue. We cover: Why the gender pain gap means menstrual pain is often dismissed. How presenteeism shows up when people push through symptoms. What workplaces lose when menstrual health is ignored. 📎 Mentioned in this episode: Menstrual...

Are We Talking About Periods Too Much? This week’s episode was sparked by that viral Wimbledon clip of model Brooks Nader bleeding through her skirt — and an opinion piece in The Spectator by Katie Glass , titled "Period talk needs to stop. Period." I dig into why that article gave me pause (and not in the way the author intended), and why I think silencing these conversations now would...