In this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart podcast, Dr. Karen Litzy speaks with Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, about the often-stigmatized topic of menstrual care and period products. They discuss harmful ingredients in traditional menstrual products, the importance of sustainable, non-toxic alternatives, and cycle syncing as a tool for self-awareness and empowerment. Arielle shares her journey creating Flower Girl and emphasizes the need for open conversations about menstruation to break the stigma and promote women's health.

Takeaways

• Menstrual care is often surrounded by misinformation and stigma.
• Traditional period products may contain harmful chemicals and toxins.
• Organic labeling on menstrual products can be misleading.
• Sustainable and non-toxic alternatives are essential for women's health.
• Cycle syncing can enhance self-awareness and optimize daily life.
• Women should honor their menstrual cycles and allow for rest.
• Understanding menstrual health is crucial for overall well-being.
• Open conversations about menstruation can empower women.
• Education about menstruation should start at a young age.
• Women's health research needs to be prioritized and expanded.

Chapters

• 00:00 Breaking the Silence on Menstrual Care
• 02:55 The Hidden Dangers in Period Products
• 06:10 Creating a Sustainable Solution: Flower Girl Underwear
• 08:55 Understanding Menstrual Health and Cycle Syncing
• 11:55 Empowering Women Through Menstrual Awareness
• 14:46 The Emotional and Societal Impact of Menstruation
• 18:02 The Future of Women's Health Conversations

More About Arielle:

Arielle Loupos is the founder of Flower Girl, a new sustainable and non-toxic period underwear brand designed to help women feel safe, confident, and in flow with their bodies. With over a decade of experience in eCommerce and digital marketing, Arielle launched Flower Girl to challenge harmful menstrual products and create underwear women can wear on or off their period made with body-safe materials. Beyond selling underwear, Arielle's mission with the brand is to empower women to live in harmony with their cycles vs. working against it.

Resources from this Episode:

Flower Girl Website

Flower Girl on Instagram

Arielle's Instagram

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