The Heavy Flow Podcast

By Amanda Laird

What's The Heavy Flow Podcast about?

Heavy Flow is a feminist, body-positive podcast about periods, reproductive health, and wellness hosted by Amanda Laird, author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation.

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The Heavy Flow Podcast episodes:

05.31.2020
Don't Be Racist: Tools & Resources for White, Liberal, Feminist Women
Today I am sharing a special episode of the Heavy Flow Podcast to talk about racism, white supremacy and anti-racist work, and sharing tools and resources for white, liberal, feminist women to show up, do the work and dismantle white...
02.11.2020
Parenting as an Act of Resistance with Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber
Today on the show I'm talking to Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber, twins, mothers and feminist co-hosts of the podcast and parenting resource Upbringing. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization...
02.11.2020
Building a Feminist Business with Suzanne Siemens
Today I'm talking Suzanne Siemens, co-founder of Lunapads, about building a feminist business, busting menstrual stigma and how consumers can activate our buying power to support feminist businesses. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Kelly Diels, feminist marketing...
01.16.2020
Abdominal Massage and Pelvic Alignment with Barbara Loomis
Today on the show I'm talking to Barbara Loomis, a practitioner and educator of abdominal therapies and creator of Nurturance. We discuss the importance of body alignment, how we hold emotion in the body and the benefits of abdominal massage...
01.09.2020
Your Brain on Birth Control with Dr. Sarah E. Hill
Today on the show I am talking to Dr. Sarah E. Hill, the author of This Is Your Brain on Birth Control. Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any bebo mia course registration Full Shownotes Heavy Flow: Breaking the...
11.28.2019
The Future is Femtech with Holly Grigg-Spall
Today on Heavy Flow Holly Grigg-Spall, author of Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control, is back on the show talking about Femtech and menstrual cycle/fertility apps. We discuss the pro’s, cons, opportunities and limitations...
11.21.2019
Raising Sex Positive Kids and Consent Culture with Nadine Thornhill
Today on the show Nadine Thornhill, sex educator and co-host of Sex Ed School, to talk about raising sex positive kids, teaching consent, virginity and so much more. On Nov. 29, 2019 get 40% off all Bebo Mia courses, including...
11.21.2019
Toxic Shock Syndrome with Sharra Vostral
Today on the show I'm talking to Sharra Vostral, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University and author of Toxic Shock: A Social History. Sharra explains what Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is, how it's related...
11.07.2019
Why healthcare needs a feminist revolution with Jennifer Block
Today I'm talking to Jennifer Block, author of Everything Below the Waist: Why Health Care Needs a Feminist Revolution. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health...
09.06.2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - The Fifth Vital Sign, The Pill & Informed Consent with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall. Today I’m joined...
08.29.2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - MRKH + What makes a woman? with Tasha Jade
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall. Today I’m talking...
08.22.2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - It's Only Blood with Anna Dahlqvist
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall. This week I'm...
08.15.2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - Breaking the Curse of Menstruation with Guest Host Kathleen Shannon
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall. Today on the...
08.07.2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - The Managed Body with Chris Bobel
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall. Today on the...
08.01.2019
THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - Body Literacy with Laura Wershler
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall. Today on the...
07.25.2019
REPLAY - Resisting the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand with Kelly Diels
We’re replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we’re on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we’re back in the fall. Today I'm talking...
07.18.2019
REPLAY - Vaginal Steaming with Keli Garza
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to our newsletter and hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall. This week I'm talking to Keli Garza, the owner of Steamy Chick,...
07.11.2019
REPLAY - Race, culture & reproductive health with Cindy Luquin
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Subscribe to our newsletter and hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall. Today on the show I'm talking to Cindy Luquin, reproductive justice activist and...
07.04.2019
REPLAY - Feminist Pregnancy & Childbirth with Angela Garbes
We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the summer! Hit subscribe to get new episodes in the fall. Today I'm speaking with Angela Garbes, journalist and author of Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through...
06.27.2019
Resisting and rethinking colonialist ideas about menstruation with Taq Bhandal
Today on the show I'm talking to Taq Bhandal, founder of IM With Periods, about resisting and reframing colonialist ideas about menstruation. Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any Bebo Mia course registration. Full Shownotes Heavy Flow: Breaking the...
06.20.2019
Period Power with Maisie Hill
Today on the show I'm talking to Maisie Hill, author of Period Power all about harnessing the four seasons of your menstrual cycle. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual...
06.13.2019
Period Pain + Solutions with Nicole Glathe
Today on the show I'm talking to Dr. Nicole Glathe, co-founder of Elix (formerly #PeriodPainFree) and doctor of Chinese Medicine. We discuss period pain and solutions to help manage painful periods. Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them...
06.06.2019
Living a good, fat life with Amanda Scriver
Today on the show I'm talking to Amanda Scriver about body positivity, living a good fat life and wonky periods. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Diva Cup, a sustainable, easy-to-use, cost-effective and eco-friendly menstrual cup. Full Shownotes...
05.30.2019
Living With Endo with Sher Castellano
Today on the show I'm talking to Sher Castellano, plant-based chef and former health coach behind the award-winning blog With Food + Love, about her journey to an endometriosis diagnosis and living with endo. Use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off...
05.24.2019
Post Birth Control Syndrome with Dr. Jolene Brighten
This week on the show I'm talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten about how hormonal birth control can disrupt your health and wellness, and what to do about it. Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off Bebo Mia's Diverse Families Course ...
05.09.2019
Trauma and Your Menstrual Cycle with De'Nicea Hilton
Today on the show I'm talking to De'Nicea Hilton, Holistic Period & Fertility Strategist and Doctor of Oriental Medicine certified in Oriental Medicine (ABORM), about how trauma, unprocessed emotions and stress affect the menstrual cycle. CW: Brief mentions of sexual...
05.02.2019
Period taboo in the black community, reusable menstrual products and all our favourite conspiracy theories with A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
Today on the show I'm talking to A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, a writer, speaker, and activist who is passionate about health, diversity, and equity. We discuss Rochaun's experience with menstruation, period taboo in the black community, using reusable menstrual products and...
04.18.2019
#freeperiodscotland with Victoria Heaney
Today on the show I'm talking to Victoria Heaney, founder of the #freeperiodscotland campaign. We discuss Victoria's campaign, Scotland's progressive period policies, why solving "period poverty" isn't the key to menstrual liberation, advice for tired activists and so much more....
04.11.2019
Sports, fitness & your period with Ayesha Rollinson
Today on the show I'm talking to Ayesha Rollinson, founder of Team Atomica, about all things sport and menstruation! Ayesha shares what her own relationship with her period was like as an elite athlete, how your menstrual cycle affects your...
04.04.2019
Intuitive Eating and PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon
Today on the show I'm talking to Julie Duffy Dillon, a fast-positive registered dietician specializing in PCOS and host of the Love Food podcast. In this episode, Julie defines Intuitive Eating, Health At Every Size and Food Peace, and shares...
04.01.2019
Question Period: What is a period?
Today on Question Period, we're going back to basics and answering one of the most common questions we get: what is a period anyway? Full Shownotes Order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy...
03.28.2019
Mindset, creating your own life and breast cancer with Leisse Wilcox
Today on the show I'm talking to Leisse Wilcox, professional human and real-life adult. Leisse and I discuss mindset and creating a life that you want, and how these were the keys to her positive breast cancer journey. You've never...
03.25.2019
Question Period: What is the best menstrual product for teens?
Today on Question Period, what are the best menstrual products for teens? Can teens use menstrual cups? Full Shownotes Order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram...
03.21.2019
Postpartum Depression with Amanda Munday
Today on the show I'm talking to Amanda Munday, author of Day Nine: A postpartum depression memoir. CW: Postpartum depression, birth trauma, mental illness, suicide. Please take care of yourself accordingly. Use code BEBOFLOW for 15% off any Bebo Mia...
03.18.2019
Question Period: Is my period pain normal?
Today on Question Period, how to know if your period pain is "normal." Use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off The Endo Toolkit registration when you register before March 24, 2019. Full Shownotes Order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to...
03.14.2019
Ending Gender Based Violence with Teri Yuan
Today on the show I'm talking with Teri Yuan, host of the en(gender)ed podcast and advocate for survivors of gender-based violence. In this episode, Teri defines gender-based violence and explains how it differs from violence against women, coercive control, why...
03.13.2019
Question Period: How can I manage my endo naturally?
If you're suffering from endometriosis, are there ways that you can naturally manage your symptoms? Jessica Murnane, founder of Know Your Endo, joins me to talk about the tools that help her manage her endometriosis. Use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off...
03.07.2019
Feminist Pregnancy & Childbirth with Angela Garbes
Today I'm speaking with Angela Garbes, journalist and author of Like a Mother: A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy. We discuss the lack of good information when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth, the moral frame...
02.28.2019
Breaking the Curse of Menstruation with Guest Host Kathleen Shannon
Today on the show Kathleen Shannon, co-founder of Braid Creative and Being Boss Podcast co-host, takes the reigns to interview me about my new book, Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. We talk about my early interest in periods,...
02.21.2019
The Managed Body with Chris Bobel
Today on the show I'm talking to Chris Bobel, author of New Blood: Third-Wave Feminism and the Politics of Menstruation and The Managed Body: Developing Girls and Menstrual Health in the Global South. We discuss the history of menstrual activism,...
02.14.2019
Episode 56 - Body Literacy with Laura Wershler
Today on the show I'm talking to Laura Wershler, sexual and reproductive health advocate, about body literacy: what is it, why is it important and how can we teach it ourselves and our kids of all genders. This episode is supported...
02.07.2019
Race, culture & reproductive health with Cindy Luquin
Today on the show I'm talking to Cindy Luquin, reproductive justice activist and fertility coach, about the intersection of race, culture and fertility awareness, reproductive health and justice. This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by Let's Get Checked, makers of...
01.31.2019
Alcohol Culture & Sober Living with Alana Nugent
Today on the show I'm talking to Alana Nugent, Marketing Director of bebo mia inc., all about sobriety and alcohol culture. We talk about Alana's relationship with alcohol and what led her to get sober, her road to recovery, the stereotype...
01.28.2019
Question Period: Do you need to get your period on birth control?
Today on Question Period, do you need to get your period while you're taking hormonal birth control? Full Shownotes Register for my FREE online workshop Breaking the Curse: Have a better period Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse...
01.24.2019
The Fifth Vital Sign, The Pill & Informed Consent with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Today I'm joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. Lisa and I talk about her new book, The Fifth Vital Sign, why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, the pill and its side-effects and the...
01.21.2019
Question Period: Can I make my period lighter or shorter?
Today on Question Period a listener asks for tips to shorten a long, heavy period. Full Shownotes Register for my FREE online workshop Breaking the Curse: Have a better period Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation...
01.17.2019
THE CHANGE: Perimenopause and Menopause with Shirley Weir
Today I'm talking to Shirley Weir, founder of MenopauseChicks.com, all about THE CHANGE! Shirley and I talk about what perimenopause and menopause really mean, the way our culture treats older women, hormone therapy and what we can do in our...
01.15.2019
Question Period: How to have mess-free period sex
Today on Question Period, we're talking about how to contain the mess when you're having period sex. Full Shownotes Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram...
01.10.2019
Resisting the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand with Kelly Diels
Today I'm talking to Kelly Diels, a writer and feminist marketing consultant about the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand. We're taking a break from talking about periods to discuss another taboo wellness topic: how the typical marketing paradigm, particularly online, is...
01.07.2019
Question Period: Can I have sex on my period?
Today on Question Period, we're talking about period sex and answering the age-old question, is it okay to have sex on your period? Full Shownotes Pre-order Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Subscribe to the Heavy Flow...

What's The Heavy Flow Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Heavy Flow Podcast episodes:

Don't Be Racist: Tools & Resources for White, Liberal, Feminist Women

Parenting as an Act of Resistance with Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Luber

Building a Feminist Business with Suzanne Siemens

Abdominal Massage and Pelvic Alignment with Barbara Loomis

Your Brain on Birth Control with Dr. Sarah E. Hill

The Future is Femtech with Holly Grigg-Spall

Raising Sex Positive Kids and Consent Culture with Nadine Thornhill

Toxic Shock Syndrome with Sharra Vostral

Why healthcare needs a feminist revolution with Jennifer Block

THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - The Fifth Vital Sign, The Pill & Informed Consent with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - MRKH + What makes a woman? with Tasha Jade

THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - It's Only Blood with Anna Dahlqvist

THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - Breaking the Curse of Menstruation with Guest Host Kathleen Shannon

THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - The Managed Body with Chris Bobel

THE BEST OF HEAVY FLOW - Body Literacy with Laura Wershler

REPLAY - Resisting the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand with Kelly Diels

REPLAY - Vaginal Steaming with Keli Garza

REPLAY - Race, culture & reproductive health with Cindy Luquin

REPLAY - Feminist Pregnancy & Childbirth with Angela Garbes

Resisting and rethinking colonialist ideas about menstruation with Taq Bhandal

Period Power with Maisie Hill

Period Pain + Solutions with Nicole Glathe

Living a good, fat life with Amanda Scriver

Living With Endo with Sher Castellano

Post Birth Control Syndrome with Dr. Jolene Brighten

Trauma and Your Menstrual Cycle with De'Nicea Hilton

Period taboo in the black community, reusable menstrual products and all our favourite conspiracy theories with A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

#freeperiodscotland with Victoria Heaney

Sports, fitness & your period with Ayesha Rollinson

Intuitive Eating and PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon

Question Period: What is a period?

Mindset, creating your own life and breast cancer with Leisse Wilcox

Question Period: What is the best menstrual product for teens?

Postpartum Depression with Amanda Munday

Question Period: Is my period pain normal?

Ending Gender Based Violence with Teri Yuan

Question Period: How can I manage my endo naturally?

Feminist Pregnancy & Childbirth with Angela Garbes

Breaking the Curse of Menstruation with Guest Host Kathleen Shannon

The Managed Body with Chris Bobel

Episode 56 - Body Literacy with Laura Wershler

Race, culture & reproductive health with Cindy Luquin

Alcohol Culture & Sober Living with Alana Nugent

Question Period: Do you need to get your period on birth control?

The Fifth Vital Sign, The Pill & Informed Consent with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Question Period: Can I make my period lighter or shorter?

THE CHANGE: Perimenopause and Menopause with Shirley Weir

Question Period: How to have mess-free period sex

Resisting the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand with Kelly Diels

Question Period: Can I have sex on my period?