The Flow: A Podcast by TABOO

In this episode Eloise Hall and Dr Gabrielle Golding Discuss the ins and outs of paid menstrual leave in the workplace, why it's popular and also why it's contended. If you are curious about this policy as either an employee or an employer, this episode is for you! 

Dr Golding is the new Associate Dean of  Law at the University of Adelaide. Dr Goldings' specialty of research has recently focussed on the intersection of employment and contract law. Gabby holds a PhD in employment and contract law, a Master of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from ANU. She also has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Politics) from the University of Adelaide.

Some of the resources discussed:

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We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.  TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

CONTENT WARNING: This episode of The Flow by TABOO Period Products includes conversations mentioning domestic violence. If this is a topic that makes you uncomfortable, please flick over to another episode of The Flow.

Catherine house is an extremely respected Charity and is also TABOOS newest Pad It Forward (PIF) partner! If you need a recap on what PIF is, it’s where you can subscribe to TABOO's products on behalf of someone else, and we re-distribute that donated product to people at risk of period poverty through partnerships with organisations such as Catherine house. You can subscribe for as little as $7 per month right now at tabooau.co.

You can join us on our mission using the links below:

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.  TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

DISCLAIMER: Today's discussion includes topics of mental health including suicidal ideation and medical negligence

For today's episode, we are joined by the wonderful Nawal Church who gives us the lowdown on pelvic health and everything associated with it! 

You can join us on our mission using the links below:

Website: https://tabooau.co/

Instagram: @tabooperiodproducts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabooperiodproducts  

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.  TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

This episode our guest host Chris (TABOO's hard-working Sales Coordinator) chats about the inner workings of TABOO with Managing Director Eloise Hall who will run us through just what goes on behind the scenes! We delve into the challenges and triumphs of 5 years of TABOO as well as dropping a few nuggets of wisdom for beginning a social enterprise!

You can join us on our mission using the links below: 

Website: https://tabooau.co/  

Instagram: @tabooperiodproducts 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabooperiodproducts  

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.  

TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

On today’s episode Izzy and I are chatting about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS. PCOS is the most common health condition that affects between 8-13% of women of reproductive age.

Now today’s conversation isn’t going to focus on the pathology of PCOS. Instead we are joined by Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, Dr Tim O’Dowd. Tim is passionate about spreading awareness on the effect of diet on reproductive health, especially for people with PCOS.

Dr Timothy O'Dowd 'Our Children Our Legacy': https://drtimodowd.com/books/

You can join us on our mission using the links below: 

Website: https://tabooau.co/  

Instagram: @tabooperiodproducts  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabooperiodproducts  

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.  

TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

Today is an exciting episode and it goes out to all the listeners who are nowhere near ready to have a baby but have that little voice in the back of their heads saying ‘should I be worried about my fertility?’.

We’ve brought in Dr Jessica Floreani from Aware Women's Health to answer all our fertility questions. Whether you think you might want babies in the future, you’re feeling clucky now, or if you’re just generally interested in a fascinating topic - you’ll have something to learn!

You can join us on our mission using the links below: 

Website: https://tabooau.co/  

Instagram: @tabooperiodproducts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabooperiodproducts  

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.  TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

We thought we would kick off this season with some laughs. Today we are chatting about embarrassing period stories. I don’t think I’ve come across anyone who hasn’t had an embarrassing moment at some point since having their period. We asked you guys to send in your embarrassing period stories on instagram and are also going to react to some stories we recorded at our podcast launch last year.

When people hear about TABOO’s mission to eradicate period poverty, they are often surprised when we tell them that doesn’t just mean period poverty occurring overseas - that we have a whole program which donates period products to people right here in Australia who can’t afford it. Period poverty is a reality for many in our country, and it’s happening right on our doorstep.

You can join us on our mission using the links below: 

Website: https://tabooau.co/  

Instagram: @tabooperiodproducts 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabooperiodproducts  

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.  

TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

We’ve made it to the final episode of Season 1 of The Flow! To celebrate the final episode, we are turning the tables and interviewing the interviewer! Today we are asking our co-host Ophelia 20 questions. From her first period to whether she would rather inverted elbows or knees - we ask it all!

Thank you for your support this season. But, never fear, we will be back in your ears soon!

You can join us on our mission using the links below:

Website: https://tabooau.co/

Instagram: @tabooperiodproducts https://www.instagram.com/tabooperiodproducts/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabooperiodproducts

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.

TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!

Today’s episode is the final installment of our 3 part series on Endometriosis. Isobel, Eloise and Ophelia are interviewing the incredible Bridget Hustwaite, whose voice you may recognise from Triple J’s Good Nights with Bridget! This powerhouse has so much on her plate - her journey with endometriosis has led her to become an inspiring endo advocate through her social media platform @endogram and newly published book ‘How To Endo’

This episode focuses on the personal experience of having endometriosis as a young woman, and all the complexities that are involved. We talk about gender inclusivity, the role of mindfulness, medicinal cannabis and balancing being an advocate alongside everything else involved in living a full life!

Website: www.bridget-hustwaite.com

Instagram: @bridgethustwaite

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgetjhustwaite

Twitter: @BHustwaite

Endogram (Instagram): @endogram

‘How to Endo’: www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-endo-bridget-hustwaite/book/9781760879082

TABOO period products is a social enterprise that sells organic cotton products with all profits and advocacy efforts dedicated to ending period poverty. You can join us on our mission using the links below:

Website: https://tabooau.co/

Instagram: @tabooperiodproducts https://www.instagram.com/tabooperiodproducts/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabooperiodproducts

We acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the land of the Kaurna people and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We also respect and acknowledge the traditional owners of land on which you, the listener, are listening from today.

TABOO thanks local Adelaide artist Lenah Rasmussen (@lenahbean_), for our incredible podcast art, and Peter Spiniello for our theme music, brilliantly created using the sounds of our pad and tampon packaging!