In this liberating episode of the Learn Support Grow podcast, we dive into the vital topic of menstruation with our esteemed guest, Dr Mpume Zenda (@DrGynae).
Together with your host, Amandla Kwinana, we explore the importance of openly discussing periods and dismantling the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding them. The conversation extends to the workplace and we also tackle the crucial topic of menstrual hygiene management in schools, emphasising the importance of access and education.
Join us in this inspiring discussion and discover how we can own our period power.
The Learn Support Grow podcast is brought to you by the Womandla Foundation, in partnership with Tactile Technologies.
Produced by Nina&Nola (www.ninaandnola.com)
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Learn
Get your hands on a copy of Dr Mpume's book - Mommy, My Body is Changing: https://exclusivebooks.co.za/products/9780639762630
Watch this Tedx Talk by Danielle Howell, Hormonal cycle alignment - a solution to burnout?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfg5SMSWd_k
Support
Contribute to Womandla Foundation's ongoing sanitary pad drive and support school girls in KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape, South Africa: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/womandla-foundation
You're not alone. "By telling this story, my goal is to help normalize the conversation around periods and women’s bodies. Many women and girls experience feelings of taboo or shame surrounding their period. Until we can talk openly about menstruation and women’s bodies, this stigma and discomfort will continue." Rylee Rosenquist, Director of First Time for Everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7hd0xiAXVY
Grow
Own your power. Try out some of Dr Gynae's suggestions on understanding our bodies and the available and best sanitary products for you. Owning our power starts with loving ourselves, just as we are.
Share the power. Tack action and start (or continue) to normalise talking about periods at home and at the workplace, and contribute to solutions as and when you can. Like Dr Gynae mentioned, be it period bags in every class, sanitary pad drives, or creating an accommodating work environment.
Share your story #womandlapodcast #periodpower
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