This episode is the 2nd in a mini series about pregnancy loss. For my 2nd guest I have The American University of Rome's Professor Emerita Kathleen Fitzsimmons. I met Kathleen as a student when attending AUR. In addition to continuing her service to AUR by championing alumni outreach she also works with the Girl Scouts of American Abroad program. In this episode, Kathleen shares her experience of having a miscarriage in Italy almost 30 years ago.

My hope is that this mini series will bring to light an often hushed topic and let other women going through this know they are not alone. The more we share our stories with others, the more we help them to heal.

If you wish to donate to the podcast please click the link below. The donations help purchase editing software and equipment. All donations are deeply appreciated!

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This episode is the 1st in a mini series about pregnancy loss. My 1st guest is a dear friend and soul sister of mine, Kelly Jean. Kelly opens up about her recent experience with pregnancy loss and her ongoing recovery.

The biggest thing I learned from Kelly was one in four pregnancies result in a miscarriage. Meaning, this is more common than people may think.

My hope is that this mini series will bring to light an often hushed topic and let other women going through this know they are not alone. The more we share our stories with others, the more we help them to heal.

If you wish to donate to the podcast please click the link below. The donations help purchase editing software and equipment. All donations are deeply appreciated!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embodyingher/support

Today we welcome Liz Courville Raiford to the Embodying Her Podcast!

Liz has a Bachelors of Science Degree with a focus in Dietetics from Louisiana State University, a Masters  Degree in Nutrition Science from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.  Also, while she was getting her Bachelors Liz also minored in Horticulture. She is absolutely a woman of many talents!

Together we dive into how our upbringing and experiences shaped how we viewed eating and our bodies. We then go over the principles of Intuitive Eating and Healthy at Every Size. Liz uses these as guides in her everyday life and in her business as a Registered Dietitian.

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach:

https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-4th-Anti-Diet-Revolutionary/dp/1250255198

Principles:

The Healthy at Every Size Principles:

https://asdah.org/

Principles:

Reach out to Liz:

https://www.harvestnutritionllc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/harvestingnutritionllc/

Episode Guests: Sherin Dawud and Raina Vallot of Power Pump Girls, Inc.

"power pump girls, inc. is a social impact club whose mission is to empower women to connect and serve"

These two powerhouses work to bring women together to impact culture and legislation. They were instrumental in changing the law around the Tampon Tax in Louisiana and are currently advocating for period equity in their community.

The Buzz Words:

Pink Tax - a term coined around the mid 90s which referred to the price inflation of "substantially similar" products based on them being marketed to women. Think razors, shampoo, deodorant.

Tampon Tax - It's not a specific tax on menstrual products. We use this term when discussing menstrual products being taxed as value added or luxury item.

Period Poverty - When a woman has financial trouble accessing her menstrual products.

In case you are under the impression that Period Poverty only happens in developing countries: In 2021, the George Mason University completed a study which showed 14% of college females experienced period poverty in the last year and 10% experience period poverty every month. This means missed classes, missed work, and missed opportunities. When women's purchasing power is already less than our male counterparts; this is unacceptable.

To get involved with Power Pump Girls, Inc:

http://www.powerpumpgirls.org/

@powerpumpgirlsinc on Instagram

To Donate to Power Pump Girls, Inc. in Louisiana:

https://donorbox.org/power-pump-girls

https://powerpumpgirls.shop/collections/ppg-merch

To Donate to Period Kits in Colorado:

https://www.periodkits.org/donate

Hello All! @LifewithKelliO Checking In!

Hi, my name is Kelli!

Who am I?

What is this podcast about?

Embodying Her is about women – our bodies, our health, social issues, and our stories. It’s about discovering all aspects of the sacred feminine within – her guidance, loving nature, fierce protection, and her divine rage. I used to feel so alone in my struggles and it wasn’t until I started sharing and asking for help that I found others who were going through or had been through something similar. I believe the more we share our stories the more we empower others. We all have the ability to embody the sacred feminine. It’s my wish that this podcast aids in you in your path to her.

Tune in to learn more about what this podcast will be about and who I am.