My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Maya Oppenheim, the Women’s Correspondent at the Independent, which is the only role like this at a UK news outlet. 

In this episode, Maya shares: 

• How she pitched and landed her role as the first Women’s Correspondent at a UK news outlet, where she writes stories from a women’s and gender angle 
• The range of topics she covers in this role, including domestic abuse, abortion rights, childcare, poverty, periods, the criminal justice system 
• The story she’s most proud of - ‘The Murky Online World of Andrew T*te and Pick Up Artists’ and the troubling, misogynistic content she uncovered in her investigation 
• The trolling she receives online and the topics that tend to result in the most angry responses
• The inspiration for her first book, The Pocket Guide To The Patriarchy 
• And of course, the story of her first period

Maya says that the way that each person chooses to shine a light on injustice will be different, but it’s important, whatever it is that you want to do, to do something to try to make the world a better place.

Thank you, Maya! 

A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com

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Her book - The Pocket Guide To The Patriarchy

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My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Ellamae Fullalove, the poet, founder of the shame shaking community, storytelling and events platform, Va Va Womb and MRKH advocate. 

In this episode, Ellamae shares: 

• How not getting her first period led to a diagnosis of MRKH, a condition that affects 1 in 5,000, in which the uterus and cervix is underdeveloped or absent and the vagina is shortened
• How she was diagnosed by the specialist team at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital in London 
• The emotional side of the diagnosis and how she went from hiding it to helping others with MRKH advocate for themselves 
• How to get an MRKH diagnosis 
• How she’ll tackle the fertility side of MRKH, including the surrogacy campaigning work she does 
• How she and a friend set up Vagina Fest 
• How poetry and being creative is cathartic for her

Ellamae says that it’s so important to find your people and support network so there’s someone you can confide in. Telling your story is important and empowering. 

Thank you, Ellamae! 

A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com

Get in touch:

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Email 

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Get in touch with Ellamae:

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Website

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My guest on today’s episode of Period Story is Jess Bolton, the opposable thumbs behind Worried Whippet, a social media platform that is a celebration of everyday bravery through the eyes of a small dog.

In this episode, Jess shares: 

• The symptoms and experience that led to her seeking out an ADHD diagnosis 
• What the ADHD tax is and how it has affected her 
• How she’s been able to use her diagnosis to positively benefit her business and the way she works 
• Why she made an Instagram account for her dog and the amazing opportunities that have come from this 
• How talking about her dog’s anxiety has led others to have conversations about their own mental health
• Why she focused on bravery in her first book Worried Whippet: Inspiration to be Brave
• Her new podcast Brave Little Podcast 
• And of course, the story of her first period

Jess says whatever's weighing on you, whatever feelings you're contending with, they're probably a completely appropriate response to whatever's happening around you. And the best thing you can do is find somebody you trust or somebody with authority and talk to them about it.

Thank you, Jess! 

A transcript is available on www.periodstorypod.com

Get in touch:

Tweet and IG @periodstorypod

Email 

periodstorypod@gmail.com

Get in touch with Jess:

Book - Worried Whippet: Inspiration To Be Brave

Human Jess - Instagram 

Worried Whippet - Instagram

Brave Little Podcast 

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