The Heavy Flow Podcast

This week on Question Period, we're talking about breast pain and tenderness, known as  cyclic mastalgia .  This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by  Diva Cup , a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. What we discussed:  What causes breast pain and tenderness with PMS  Specific nutrients and supplements for breast pain  Dietary changes to manage estrogen domina...

This week I'm talking to Amanda Hearn, co-founder of PutACupInIt.com . We get into everything you've ever wanted to know about menstrual cups and more, answer some listener questions and bust some menstrual cup myths. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by  Diva Cup , a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. What we discussed:  Amanda’s journey from being too...

This week on Question Period, how to use a seed cycling protocol to balance your hormones, relieve PMS, reduce painful periods, regulate or shorten your cycle. Download the Heavy Flow Guide to Seed Cycling. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by  Diva Cup , a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. Subscribe & leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please...

Melissa Ramos, the founder of Sexy Food Therapy , joins me to talk about why digestion is key to hormonal health, nutritional guidelines for healthy hormones and answers the age-old question: what’s the deal with period poops?   What we discussed: How Melissa went from her career in advertising to running Sexy Food Therapy Reframing self-care as self-parenting The link between stress and hormonal...

Lindsay Forsey, the founder of Tenth Moon , joins me to discuss how long it  really takes to recover from childbirth - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Connect with Lindsay + Tenth Moon: Website Instagram Facebook Resources discussed in this episode:  Postpartum support resources Subscribe & leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please subscribe in iTunes and write a review - that's...

Today I'm talking to Abby Norman, author of  Ask Me About My Uterus.  We discuss Abby's experience with painful periods and endometriosis, how women's pain has been normalized in our culture, and the changing period narrative and why pain needs to be a part of that conversation. What we discussed:  Abby’s early experience with painful periods The debilitating pain that changed her life forever Our...

Today I’m talking to Nicole Jardim, a Certified Women’s Health Coach, aka The Period Girl. Nicole and I discuss amenorrhea -- the absence of menstruation and some of the possible causes, hormone testing, nutrition and lifestyle changes to help promote ovulation and regulate your period. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by The DIY Podcast Launch Coaching & Guide , my step-by-step guide to ta...

Find out how hormones affect the health and appearance of your skin, every day of your cycle and not just when you're PMS-ing. Resources mentioned in this episode: What are the best period tracking apps? The "healthy sugar" myth Subscribe & leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please subscribe in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and help others find this p...

Today on the show I’m talking to Jane Hartman Adamé, co-founder and CEO of Keela Cup, about her experience menstruating with a disability and how it led her to design a more accessible menstrual cup. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by The DIY Podcast Launch Guide , my step-by-step guide to taking your podcast from idea to iTunes. What we discussed: How Jane’s own experience with Ehlers-Dan...

This week on Question Period, I'm talking about why it's impossible to discuss menstrual health without also addressing feminism in response to a listener comment. Resources mentioned in this episode: Heavy Flow Listener Survey Episode 13: The Period Paradox with Elizabeth Yuko Episode 15: Feminism, Activism and Periods with Kiran Gandhi Subscribe & leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, plea...

In this episode, I’m talking to Valentina McCachren, founder of Lovefestjourney about our PCOS stories and how it’s shaped our journey to and through motherhood. What we discussed: Being diagnosed with PCOS The holistic approach Val took to support her cycles Connecting with a pregnancy after the full throttle focus of fertility How fertility challenges shaped our respective experiences of motherh...

If you're interested in using Fertility Awareness for birth control, you might be wondering what your options are for birth control during your fertile window. Ashley Hartman Annis, a fertility awareness educator and full spectrum doula in training, joins me to talk all things barrier methods. What we discussed:  Benefits and risks associated with barrier methods of birth control including condoms...

Today I’m talking to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner and host of the Fertility Friday podcast. In this episode, we talk about the fertility awareness method, how hormonal birth control really affects our hormonal health, the long history of suppressing the feminine and how reclaiming the power of our menstrual cycles is key to dismantl...

Today on Question Period I'm switching things up. Instead of a listener question, I'm sharing what happened with my own period when I got hooked on decaf vanilla soy lattes. Resources mentioned in this episode:  Question Period: Should you eat soy?  Subscribe & leave a review:  If you're into Heavy Flow, please subscribe in iTunes and write a review - that's the best way to support the show and he...

Today I’m talking to Dr. Lara Briden, naturopathic doctor and author of the Period Repair Manual. We are going back to basics and learning all the things we didn’t back in health class: what a normal menstrual cycle and period is like, the importance of ovulation, using your period as a monthly health report card and why you should care about your ovulatory health even if you're not interested in...

Are you looking for natural relief from menstrual cramps? Today I'm discussing some of the natural ways to relieve cramps and painful periods. What we discussed:  What causes menstrual cramps and painful periods  Nutrition tips for reducing pain associated with your period  Why magnesium is the best supplement for hormonal imbalance The benefits of movement and exercise  How your period products m...

Today I’m talking to April Pride, founder of cannabis lifestyle brand Van der Pop. In this episode we discuss the benefits of cannabis, particularly for women’s health issues; the stigma attached to women using cannabis; how to navigate the brave new world of weed; and a few of the different ways to consume cannabis. What we discussed: How cannabis works in our bodies and why it’s so beneficial fo...

Is it normal to pee your pants after childbirth? Laura Wood, a pre- and postnatal movement specialist, aka & She Moves , joins me to talk about pelvic floor and why it's never normal to pee your pants, ever. What we discussed: What is your pelvic floor and what does it do? How pregnancy and childbirth can affect your pelvic floor The different types of incontinence and how you can correct them Oth...

Today I’m talking to Sarah Barmak , author of Closer: Notes from the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality . In this episode, we talk about orgasms, how our culture informs female sexuality and consent. What we discussed: How female and male sexuality is hardwired in our brains What is an orgasm and why do we have them? How our culture affects female sexuality The broad spectrum of female orgasms...

This week on Question Period we dive into some of the things to consider when choosing a menstrual product, from absorbancy to environmental impact. What we discussed: How to chose the right absorbancy Using a cup to determine how heavy your flow is Why we no longer have the luxury to not consider the environment when choosing menstrual products The importance of choosing menstrual products made w...

Today I’m talking to Samantha Zipporah , a holistic sexual health educator, activist, & advocate. We talk about holistic abortion care, the value of the uterus beyond childbearing, saying no to say yes and the healing power of orgasm. CW: abortion, miscarriage This episode was supported by Know Your Endo . What we discussed: How Samantha’s work inspired the Heavy Flow Podcast! Reframing all pregna...

If you're suffering from endometriosis, are there ways that you can naturally manage your symptoms? Jessica Murnane, founder of Know Your Endo , joins me to talk about the tools that help her manage her endometriosis.  Get full shownotes for this episode here .  -- Follow Heavy Flow on Instagram: @amandalaird Follow Heavy Flow on Facebook: facebook.com/amandalairdrhn

This week on the podcast I’m talking to Bianca Sprague , birth doula, lactation educator and CEO of bebo mia inc . After a decade of excruciating period pain, Bianca elected to have a hysterectomy to manage her adenomyosis and endometriosis. We discuss how she made peace with her decision, self-advocacy and queer-positive medical spaces. Show notes: http://amandalaird.ca/biancasprague

We have more options for managing menstruation then ever before, but what's the best? I run down all the modern menstrual management options available today.  

This week I’m talking to Clare Kenty , Integrative Health Coach, Reiki Master, and Educator. We are going deep talking about womb healing and wellness on both a personal and collective level, using our periods as a teacher and guide, self-care and so much more. CW: miscarriage, abortion, sexual assault