May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Day each year. Period poverty, defined as a lack of access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education, affects many women globally causing physical, mental, and emotional challenges. The stigma that shrouds periods further prevents individuals from talking about it. Lack of data and limited research on period poverty are challenges hence more research and engagement are called for. Period poverty like other forms of poverty can be debilitating. It can take different forms and has emotional, physical, and mental health effects on individuals. More than half of the world’s population are menstruating people, it is high time period poverty becomes everybody’s business. Today, we have invited Layla Brown Co-Founder of 601 for Period Equity to discuss period poverty and menstrual hygiene awareness. You don't want to miss this conversation!

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601 For Period Equity: Instagram; Website; Twitter, Facebook

The Eavesdrop Podcast: Instagram; Website

Today,  we are honored to have Crystal St. John with on The Eavesdrop. Crystal St. John is a licensed body positivity facilitator, certified restoration therapist, and an AFPA Certified personal trainer and wellness coach. In honor of Mental health awareness day, she is here to talk about eating disorders. Statistically, eating disorders exists more than they are  talked about. And I have invited her on the show today to provide more insight on the different types of eating disorders, the signs and symptoms of eating disorders, and how to approach the conversation about eating disorders with others. We also explore diet culture in our society and how it can negatively influence our mental health. You will learn this and so much more during this episode! You don't want to miss it! Come on and Eavesdrop on the Good Stuff!

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Jennifer Wade: Website; Instagram

Crystal St. John: Website; Instagram

Eating Disorder Resources

Nourish By Heidi Schauster 

Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole 

Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Website

The Eavesdrop: Website, Instagram, [email protected]

Join this episode of the Eavesdrop as we talk briefly about Roe Vs. Wade and Women's Rights. Also listen in to a candid conversation amongst professional black women as they discuss their successes with self-love, their struggles with self-love, how they are able to give themselves grace throughout their self-love journey, and how they are able to set healthy boundaries in a society that seems so boundless, and so much more! Join the conversation and be informed and inspired! 

Guests:

Pamela Davis: Well Done Life Podcast; Instagram 

For the Love of You Self Love Real Talk (Full Episode)

Crystal Diaz: 

Crissy is a faith-filled, multi-faceted, passionate goofball. She used to be a content creator in the earlier days of social media and now her passions lie in the realm of Real Estate. Currently, working as an Escrow Officer and studying to become a real estate agent, while living in sunny Florida. Crissy is a huge mental health advocate and hopes to one day become a pillar for those who need the space to feel safe and supported. Her hope is to bring peace, love, and laughter to any room she enters.

Email: [email protected]

IG: @ justcrissyd

Kathlene Daniels:

IG:@ Keesha_d and @_Keeshas_journey_

Shannon Green:

Shannon Green is an Emmy-award winning journalist and communications expert with more than almost 20 years of professional experience in media, public affairs and digital marketing. After transitioning out of journalism, Shannon became a health care support professional helping to create and support digital strategies highlighting clinical expertise, research and innovation for a national health care system.

Email: [email protected]

IG: @iamshannongreen

Kati Pearson:

Kati Pearson decided to create the space she needed for self care during the 2020 shut down. The tumultuous  year  that included political unrest, social justice protests, and a world wide pandemic, left her anxious and unable to access the one place she used to go to seek rejuvenation, the spa. This led to the creation of The Rose Gold Experience, which evolved to be a space for not just her but others that needed a refuge and space to seek self care. She has since created a self care custom product line and specializes in steam therapy for relaxation and rejuvenation. 

You can follow her on Instagram @TheRoseGoldSpa 

or visit the website 

Tee-Ta Walker, 

Founder of Tee-Ta Walker & Associates, LLC (https://teetawalker.com/), 

a Creative and Analytical Brand Strategist, helps businesses build a brand that connects, relates, and achieves marketplace influence. Along with Tee-Ta owning her own business, breaking down barriers, discrimination and stereotypes is dear and near to Tee-Ta.. Tee-Taco-hosts a podcast/videocast with Tiffany Scott, Conversations with Tee-Ta & Tiffany: A Black Girl & A White Girl Having Real Conversations.  (https://ablackgirlawhitegirl.com/)

Join this episode as we discuss the overturning of Roe Vs Wade abortion laws and tips on how to acquire and or maintain a healthy blood pressure. Also in this episode, we have a candid discussion about mental health with mental health advocate Katrina Strohl. We discuss her personal mental health journey, how to live balanced lives while dealing with mental health challenges, Mental health statistics in African Americans, How culture plays a role in our mental health, and so much more. Be sure to Eavesdrop on the good stuff!

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Welcome to Season 5 of The Eavesdrop! This month we are celebrating mental wellness in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. This week join us as we start the commemoration off with a conversation about Self-Love and Self-Care with Brittany Johnson, CEO and Founder of So Love Soul! Join us as we talk about what self-love and self-care is, what it looks like, the importance of it, and how to maintain self-care and self-love while we are in relationships with others. 

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Brittany Johnson: IG @Solovesoul

The Well Done Life Podcast with Pamela Davis: IG @TheWelldonelifepodcast

The Eavesdrop Podcast: IG @Therealeavesdrop_podcast 

The Eavesdrop Podcast Website: www.theeavesdroppodcast.com

On this episode of The Eavesdrop Podcast, we have a candid conversation with Erin Zaikis, CEO and Founder of RISE by Sundara. RISE by Sundara is an organizations that provide female entrepreneurs who live in low to middle income countries, with the resources they need to make a lasting impact in their communities. Through RISE many impoverished communities around the world and in the United States have been able to have better access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene resources. Join the conversation as we talk about the development of RISE by Sundara, period poverty, the gaps in healthcare in the United States, and the maternal health care crisis! Also, come be encouraged as Erin gives us some words of affirmation and wisdom! You don't want to miss out! so, come and eavesdrop on the goodstuff! #healthcare #womenshealth #worldhealth #maternityhealth 

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Erin Zaikis: Website, Instagram

RISE by Sundara: Website, Instagram

The Eavesdrop Podcast: Website, Instagram 

Listen to this before you put lotion on your Vulva ladies! We are still honoring amazing women in the month of March! This month we are honoring Wendy Rose Berry and Eugenia Marshall, Founders of ConditionHER intimate skin care products! Join the conversation as we discuss ConditionHER, Vulva Care,  Entrepreneurship, Cultivating Friendship and Sisterhood while maintaining a business. Also, discover resources that may be helpful for you during your Entrepreneurial journey! Come on and Join the conversation!

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ConditionHER Intimate Skin Care: Website

ConditionHER: Instagram

I fund Women: Website 

Buy From a Black Woman: Website

The Eavesdrop: Instagram 

The Eavesdrop: Website

Join us today as we Honor Ibnye Osibodu-Onyali, licensed therapist and owner/founder of The Zinnia Practice. In this episode we will cover Insominia (what it is, what it looks like, signs and symptoms, therapy options and so much more). We will also discuss treating anxiety and trauma using an evidenced-based method called "Brainspotting". You don't want to miss this episode! So come on and Eavesdrop on the good stuff! 

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1. The Zinnia Practice Website (www.thezinniapractice.com)

2. The Zinnia Practice IG (@ thezinniapractice)

3. The Eavesdrop Website (www.theeavesdroppodcast.com)

4. The Eavesdrop IG (@therealeavesdrop_podcast)