In this episode, Lauren is joined by two powerful voices in menstrual education: Hannah Brown and Beth Moxon. Both are graduates of Cycle Coach School who have gone on to pioneer youth-focused menstrual work through schools, community programs, and innovative peer-led education models.
Together, they reflect on their journey from discovering menstrual cycle awareness to weaving it into their existing careers in social work, teaching, and education. From running period workshops in classrooms and working with both girls and boys, to advocating for more inclusive, well-funded support in schools, Hannah and Beth are reshaping the conversation around menstrual education for the next generation.
Beth also shares about her groundbreaking dissertation at Oxford University, where she conducted academic research on menstruation and young people. Her work bridges the gap between grassroots cycle awareness and formal education systems, helping bring menstruality work into academic and government spaces in a credible and powerful way.
They share the challenges of navigating stigma, underfunding, and systems not built for cyclical bodies while also celebrating the small, powerful moments of change. You'll hear stories from classrooms, reflections on professional identity, and the real-world impact of pilot programs like Hannah’s menstrual ambassadors initiative in Wales and Beth’s large-scale school sessions across the UK.
If you’re passionate about bringing cycle awareness to young people — or wondering how menstruality work can expand beyond coaching and into education and advocacy — this episode will leave you deeply inspired. Click play to hear how these two changemakers are creating a ripple effect in schools, families, and policy.
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About Beth Moxon:
Beth is a passionate period educator, secondary school teacher, and accredited Menstrual Cycle Coach. With over a decade of experience in education including a recent MSc in Teacher Education from the University of Oxford, she combines her love of teaching with her mission to bring period education to young people. Beth is also a First Moon Circle facilitator, creating uplifting spaces where girls can ask questions, explore period products, and leave feeling confident and informed.
Instagram:@bloomandbelong
Website: www.bloomandbelong.co.uk
First Moon Circle training: www.firstmooncircleschool.com
About Hannah Brown:
Hannah is a Menstrual Cycle Coach, cyclical supervisor, social worker, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience supporting people through change. Her work is rooted in the power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness, which transformed her own life and now anchors the support she offers others. Hannah works with women, practitioners, and young people helping them reconnect with their cyclicality, prepare for menstruation, and feel supported in every phase.
Instagram: @womb__wisdom
Website: www.wombwisdom.uk
Book mentioned:
‘Period Power’ by Maisie Hill
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