In this epsiode, Rachael provides a life update on all that's been going on with her behind the scenes, explaining why there's been a few weeks off from podcasting.

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In today's episode, Heather Hendrie, #1 Amazon Best Selling author, and nature-based therapist located in Whistler, BC, speaks about her anthology series 'awfully hilarious,' and her journey with Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

Resources shared in this episode:

• awfully hilarious: period pieces (book; anthology)
• awfully hilarious: stories we never tell (book; anthology)
• Small Achievable Goals (Canadian TV Series)
• Period Queen by Lucy Peach (podcast)
• Red School (education & leadership programs)
• The Menstruality Podcast (podcast by Red School)
• Stained (book; anthology)
• The M Factor (documentary-film)
• @theadhdcycle by Sophie Krupp (Instagram account)
• International Association for Pre-Menstrual Disorders (education & advocacy)
• The Red Zone by Chloe Caldwell (book; memoir)
• Motherhood by Sheila Heti (book; fiction)
• Period Pin (Canada-based navigation tool to access free menstrual products)

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This episode discusses the most common period products available, how to choose what's right for you & what to consider when choosing your products.

Here are some of my favourite Canadian brands and brands I want to try that focus on sustainability and the environment, gynecological health & ending period poverty:

• Period Aisle (reusable)
• Knix (reusable)
• Joni (single-use)
• Iris + Arlo (single-use & reusable)
• Revol Cares (reusable)

Let me know on Instagram or via email what your favourite brands are!

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Rachael sat down with Sarah Slater - friend and fellow menstruator - to talk about Sarah's menstrual cycle journey and getting a Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) diagnosis.

*Content warning: Sarah discusses feelings of suicidal ideation

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This episode provides an overview of the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle:

1. Menstrual Phase

2. Follicular Phase

3. Ovulatory Phase

4. Luteal Phase

Resources:

• The Woman Code by Alisa Vitti
• In the FLO by Alisa Vitti
• The Moon Cycle Cookbook by Devon Loftus & Jenna Radomski
• The Happy Hormone Guide by Shannon Leparski
• The Better Period Food Solution by Tracy Lockwood Beckerman

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Rachael, host of The Flow Effect, shares her journey with a menstrual cycle, focusing specifically on her periods, and what led to creating this podcast! 

Note: this episode was recorded approx 1 month before release. The date timeline discussed in the episode is based on time of recording.

Period Products by Canadian Brands

• Period Aisle Boxer 
• Knix Super Leakproof Undies
• Diva Cup

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A teaser of what’s to come with The Flow Effect!

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