The Flow with BloodStream Media

FLOW gathers a panel of Bloodstream Menstrautors to discuss PMS, aka " The Great Rage" - ! PMS'ing Panel: Amy Board, Mel Forrest, Jessica Richmond, Sarah Watson With 100 symptoms and not enough cultural comprehension PMS is under-discussed socially and under-investigated medically… Join us for an episode that shines light on relational strain during PMS, the psychological weight of PMDD, learning how to use a tampon, PMS management ideas, and more! Jessica and Sarah continue Flow's mission to normalize conversation around menstruation with straight talk about extreme periods. Tune in for new episodes of FLOW the second Thursday of each month!

Program Notes:

• SARAH:
• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
• IG, @swsxtherapy

• JRICH
• Website: jrich.online
• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond
• AMY
• Bloodstream Podcast: www.bloodstreammedia.com/bloodstream
• IG, @boardo87
• MEL
• Pain Pod: www.bloodstreammedia.com/the-pain-podcast
• IG, @melanieforrest

• Mentioned in this episode:
• Article on Emily Martin and the history of "PMS": https://www.jstor.org/stable/3032946
• Dr. Christine Northrup's book Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom mentioned the Family Circle magazine article that coined the term "PMS"... read more via https://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/massage-and-pms

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/sJ8C

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

FLOW welcomse new co-host Sarah Watson, Licenesed professional counselor, AASECT (A-SACHT) Certified Sex Therapist to the team! Jessica and Sarah continue Flow's mission to normalize conversation around menstruation- this month, with returning guest, Michelle Ryzak. Michelle and Sarah have known each other since summer camp, and they share their experience managing bleeding disorders, motherhood, and luteal phase Ovulation-Pain (aka "middleschmertz")...

Tune in for new episodes of FLOW the second thursday of each month - next month we'll share a panel conversation on PMSing and then we'll deep dive into the capital-M/P Menstrual Period.

Program Notes:

• MEET SARAH:
• • Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com
  • Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door
  • Facebook Page: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy
  • IG, @swsxtherapy

• SAY HI TO JRICH
• • Website: jrich.online
  • IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond

• Mentioned in this episode:
• • Good Clean Love

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/XeuD

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

Christie and Jessica speak to Dr. Heather Hirsch MD, MS, NCMPabout the close of reproductive years - as they close out the year, and season 01! Dr. Hirsch describes menopause as part of the full spectrum of menstrual experience and highlights the importance of including obstetrics as part of the complete medical history of mensturating patients. Plus, the FLOW team unpacks the stereo-types of "hot flashes", the vitamin-market trend and the under-represented realities of menopause in media.

We close with extreme gratitude for Christie (and her tips) throughout season 01, and one more reminder that you are not crazy!

Program Notes:

Mentioned in the episode:

• Dr. Heather Hirsch MD, MS, NCMP: https://www.heatherhirschmd.com/

• "You're Not Crazy" Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9698634/
• Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/pF5f

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

In FLOW episode 11, Jessica and Christie host a panel conversation on sexism.

Panelists Sara, Jean, and Dr. Weyand share openly about their experiences of extreme menstruation - from both the patient and provider perspective - and how sexism has affected their ability to receive or deliver treatment.

The episode addresses internalized and externalized sexism, medical hierarchy, disparity of opportunity to enter medicine - and collective endured pain and trauma -

- grab your RBG doll, everyone!

Program Notes:

Recommended articles and resource-links mentioned in the episode:

• Learn More About The Shematologist Dr. Weyand
• • https://twitter.com/acweyand

• Advocacy Organizations mentioned in this episode:
• • The Period Movement https://period.org/
  • Endofound https://www.endofound.org/

• Book Recommendations
• • Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World by Elinor Cleghorn
  • Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick by Maya Dusenbery
  • The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine Hardcover by Janice P. Nimura

• "You're Not Crazy" Article:
• • Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/elizabeth-blackwell-becomes-the-first-woman-doctor-in-the-united-states

• Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/WT2t

In episode 10, the Flow team hands the conversation over to 3 non-menstruating men to unpack what they know about menstrual health and extreme conditions. They cover the generational gap in education, the information they get from Tik Tok, and how the pop-media explains hormonal spikes during the menstrual cycle as "women be moody"... candid and compassionate conversation leads the way on this episode of FLOW - straight talk about extreme periods!

Program Notes:

Recommended articles and resource-links mentioned in the episode:

• Learn More About Our Guests
• • www.believeltd.com/about-rob-bradford
  • www.believeltd.com/about-joshua-sterling-bragg
  • www.believeltd.com/about-patrick-james-lynch
  • www.bloodstreammedia.com/bloodstream

• "You're Not Crazy" Sex Education Article:
• • https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/sex-and-hiv-education

• Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/NwLr

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

In episode 09, the Flow team speaks with Damaris from The Period Movement. Dama shares the multiple ways that EVERYONE can get involved in The Period Movement - including how to advocate for new legislation, how to host a community product drive and how Period.org's resources can help young people to normalize speaking about the experience of having a period!

PLUS the pink tax - is it affecting your state? Check out links in our show notes to get involved.

Program Notes:

Recommended articles and resource-links mentioned in the episode:

• The Period Movement: https://period.org/

• Donate https://period.org/donate

• Take Action https://period-action.org/

• Advocate (advocacy.period.org) https://www.period-action.org/advocacy

• Every 28 Days Club https://donate.period.org/campaign/every-28-day-club/c351670

• Period Action Day www.periodactionday.com

• s/o Green Periods https://www.greenperiods.org/

• Articles on the Pink Tax
• • https://www.healthline.com/health/the-real-cost-of-pink-tax
  • https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2017/03/24/feminine-hygiene-newest-consumer-battlefield/99532850/

• Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/jR2O

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

In episode 08, the Flow team talk about the complexity of Endometriosis (part 2, cause Endo is Complex!)

Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, Urogynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon, joins Jessica and Christie to unpack the complexity of endometriosis - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

PLUS: the importance of having women working in ALL parts of the medical field, the obstacle of insurance coverage when seeking treatment, the lack of comprehensive research into female reproductive health - AND a prediction of what will be different in 5-10 years from now for those suffering from endometriosis.

Program Notes:

Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, joins Jessica and Christie to unpack complexity of endometriosis.

Recommended articles and resource-links mentioned in the episode:

PROGRAM NOTES / LINKS:

• Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald

https://www.obgyn.pitt.edu/people/jocelyn-fitzgerald-md

• Find Dr. Fitzgerald on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/jfitzgeraldMD

• Doctor Recommended Article:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/27/health/endometriosis-griffith-uterus.html

• Christie's Tips / Resource List

https://www.cdc.gov/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/

https://www.acog.org/

• You're Not Crazy segment article:

https://www.kff.org/report-section/beyond-the-numbers-access-to-reproductive-health-care-for-low-income-women-in-five-communities-executive-summary/

• Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/X1Oa

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

In episode 07, the Flow team talk Endometriosis (part 1 - because Endo is Complex!)

BloodStream Podcast host.Amy Board joins hosts Jessica and Christie to unpack complex experiences of endometriosis.

The Flow team speak to Lauren from Endo Black about her journey as a patient and advocate (rallying for patient led research and for accurate representation), and to Alison about her patient journey of coping with pain and dismissal for 7 years before finding treatment - AND the team talks about what it means to be on such journeys of seeking medical support for the extreme experience of "endo".

PLUS, as always, a reminder that You're Not Crazy (ie: in instances of medical gaslighting...)

Program Notes:

Our patient interviews discuss their respective journeys with endometriosis - including instances of ruptured cysts, fibroids, adenomyosis, extreme pain - and the arduous task of continuing to seek adequate medical support. Our Flow team is looking forward to sharing part 2 next month... Learn more about the advocacy organizations mentioned in this episode below:

PROGRAM NOTES / LINKS:

• ENDO BLACK

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

YouTube

• Lauren: YOUR FAVORITE ENDOMETRIOSIS COACH

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM

Book

• The White Dress Project

WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

• Article on "Womens' Healthcare Gaslighting": https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/08/womens-health-care-gaslighting/567149/

• Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/dC2H

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

In episode 06, Christie and Jessica sit back down with Girlology's Dr. Melissa Holmes to ask "What are hormones?" and "What do hormones do in the body?" More hard hitting questions include:

How do hormones regulate menstruation?

Can hormones cause abnormal physical symptoms?

What are the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (birth control)?

What hormones shift during menopausal years?

When is hormone replacement the right treatment course for menopausal years?

...Is it true that menstruators can 'sync up' their cycles because of hormones?

PLUS - tips for tracking your cycle, upcoming events, and (as always) a reminder that you're not crazy!

Program Notes:

Hormones are messengers in the body, helping to regulate menstruation and menopause. What do hormones do in the body? How do they do what they do? Our Flow team asks hard-hitting questions of OB-GYN and co-founder of Girlology, Dr. Melissa Holmes!

LINKS:

GIRLOLOGY: https://girlology.com/

Christie's Course: https://howtotalktoyourdoctor.thinkific.com/courses/healthdisparities

"The Controversial History of Hormone Replacement Therapy": https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780820/

Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/HUcR

Connect with BloodStream Media:

Find all of our bleeding disorders podcasts on BloodStreamMedia.com

BloodStream on Facebook

BloodStream on Twitter

Check out Believe Limited's Other Work:

BloodFeed: bloodfeed.com

Bombardier Blood: bombardierblood.com

Hemophilia: The Musical: breakingthroughhemophilia.com

My Beautiful Stutter: mybeautifulstutter.com/

Stop The Bleeding!: stbhemo.com

Teen Impact Awards: teenimpactawards.com

The Science Fair: thesciencefair.org

In episode 05 "What is the patient experience?" our Flow team takes a look at patient stories from three different menstruators:

How does a doctor miss a woman's second vagina?

What is a near-death first period experience like?

What does it look like to face racism when seeking treatment?

Christie and Jessica speak with Brittany Jacobs, Michelle Ryzak, and Teonna Woolford about their varied experiences of extreme menstruation.

Program Notes:

In episode 05, Christie and Jessica focus on the patient experience. They speak with Britany Jacobs about uterus didelphys; share some of their conversation about extreme first menstruation with von Willebrand's disease patient MIchelle Ryzak; and talk to Teonna Woolford - patient advocate on a mission to shine light on sickle cell's impact on reproductive health.

LINKS:

@britsburg on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britsburg?lang=en

What is Uterine Didelphys? https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/uterine-didelphys

Michelle Ryzak: https://www.howtotalktoyourdoctor.com/blog1/patient-spotlight-meet-michelle

Teonna Woolford: https://www.howtotalktoyourdoctor.com/blog1/patient-spotlight-meet-teonna

Teonna's organization "SC RED": https://sicklecellrhed.org/

Find our Hosts on Instagram: @jessicalaurenrichmond @christie_publichealth

FLOW is sponsored by Takeda, the manufacturer of a treatment for adults with von Willebrand disease. To see if this treatment might be right for you and your needs, visit: https://ssshare.it/26KF