FLOW with Dr. Period Hackers

In this episode of FLOW, join hosts Jessica and Sarah and Amy Board from BloodStream Media for an engaging conversation about the challenges and experiences of women with bleeding disorders. The impact of bleeding disorders on menstrual health is multifaceted and profound, affecting physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Amy Board vividly brings out this impact through personal stories and experiences, offering listeners valuable insights into the world of diagnosis and treatment blockers for menstruators in the bleeding disorders community. 

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Guest + Episode Links:

• MASAC Documents (via NHF)

• FAIR - Coalition for Women with Bleeding Disorders

• Study on Red Hair and Menstrual Bleeding

• Bloodstream Podcast

• Amy Board on Instagram

How’s Your Flow?

• We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

What is Flooding? What is tranexamic acid? What is a chromogenic essay? What is an MMB? What is the PBAC? And Who would be the douchiest of all douchebags? Answers to all this and more on January's FLOW with Jeanette Jones.

Jeanette Jones is a menstrual health advocate and a connoisseur in tracking for improved healthcare. Jeanette is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their menstrual health experience. Her down-to-earth approach and wealth of knowledge make her a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of their menstrual cycle and improve their healthcare decisions.

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Guest Info: Jeannette Jones 

• Jeanette Jones Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-jones-ok

• Menstrual Tracking Logs: https://www.hemophiliafed.org/resource/menstruation-tracking/

• Tranexamic Acid info: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532909/

How’s Your Flow?

• We wanna know (Calendly link): https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

Gillian MacSpurr, an experienced running coach from the UK, joins the conversation to shed light on her personal journey with endometriosis. Her transformation from a non-athlete to a dedicated runner highlights the profound impact of movement on overall well-being. With her emphasis on personalized approaches to fitness, Gillian's insights resonate with FLOW’s focus on self-advocacy and proactive healthcare decisions. Her story serves as an inspiration for individuals navigating reproductive health challenges as she showcases the power of listening to one's body and embracing a holistic approach to health and wellness!

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Guest Info: GILLIAN MacSpurr

• Website: https://gmacspurr.com/links/

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/gmacspurr_coaching/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmacspurrcoaching/

How’s Your Flow?

• Calendly link: https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

Boston-based Sexvangelicals have made it their mission to cultivate self-compassion while navigating through the complexities of sex education in a religious context. Empower yourself with knowledge about menstruation and challenge the stigma in your religious community on this month’s FLOW.

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Guest Info: Sexvangelicals

• Website https://www.sexvangelicals.com/

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/sexvangelicals/

• Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexvangelicals/

How’s Your Flow?

• Calendly link: https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

“I really think that if we got in there earlier, we could really shape things differently for (teens) and for those that care for (teens) too.” 

This month, Flow with Dr. Abraham and effective strategies for discussing puberty with teens. Plus, get reminders of the power of early and often conversations and learn listening strategies for garnering severity of extreme symptoms: “...Often on the other side once we’ve made things better, that's when (teens) start to open up about how bad things really were.” - Maggie

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Guest: Dr. Maggie Abraham, The Gyn Space

• https://thegynspace.com/

• IG: @the_gyn_space

• Email: info@thegynspace.com

How’s Your Flow?

• Calendly link: https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

What if understanding your menstrual cycle was the key to unlocking your optimal health? 

Join Jessica and Sarah as they dive into the fascinating world of the cervix’s adjusting anatomy, the painful environment of menstruating with an extreme bleeding disorder, and the new reality of online access to providers / treatment (no matter where you are located).

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

How’s Your Flow?

• Calendly link: https://calendly.com/flowtalk/flow-talk-period-pain-stories

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

Venuz Zamora is an accomplished stage manager with a spirited heart, and her dedication to solutions spills over onto the stage of her life where she manages idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). 

Venus's story highlights the power of positive thinking and self-care: “I keep my platelets up with the power of positive thinking.” while also calling to attention the need for collaborative decision-making with medical professionals.

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

What is ITP?

• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/5726-immune-thrombocytopenia

• https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/idiopathic-thrombocytopenic-purpura-itp

Books by Manly P Hall:

• https://www.prs.org/store/c2/Books_by_Manly_P._Hall.html

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

I cared enough to make a change & because I could care enough, I could change the way things were & just my little ripple could have an impact. - Rep Jaime Churches

Join us on Flow as we delve into the significance of conversations about menstruation, the transformative power of women in leadership roles, and the urgent need former fifth grade teacher Jaime Churches feels to help reluctant learners on the house floor.

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Guest: Representative Jaime Churches

https://housedems.com/jaime-churches/

Social Media: 

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

Empowering menstruating individuals with knowledge and resources to confidently embrace their bodies is what FLOW is all about. This month, gain insights into how menstrual awareness can enable self-assured decision-making about your body.

This month:

• Assess the latest advances in tackling heavy cycles, to help find relief for those with extreme periods….

• Acknowledge the growing demand for diverse birth control methods and non-hormonal alternatives….

• Realize the significance of challenging menstruation-related misconceptions and normalizing discussions on this natural bodily function.

Plus: identify the avenues for private support and assistance with abortion services.

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• “What a Period is really like” with Cameron Esposito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeg3h5zbadc

• Keep Your Abortion Private: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/keep-your-abortion-private/

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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

Have you heard the myths that normalizing menstruation experiences is a taboo, or that it only happens to women, or that it's only an inconvenience? Don't believe it! Stephanie and Emily are here to bust those myths and share the truth about menstruation experiences.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Embrace a diverse range of menstruation experiences and tackle extreme situations with confidence.

• Learn tools to maintain mental well-being and manage symptoms during menstrual cycles.

• Foster open, empathetic conversations with others about menstruation to promote understanding.

• Recognize the crucial role of menstrual cycle tracking for overall health and wellness.

• Enhance teacher-student dialogue about menstruation, encouraging empathy and support in the learning environment.

FLOW is straight talk about extreme periods, with new episodes the second Thursday of each month. Tune in for tips for self study, shared discoveries and to expand menstrual awareness. 

Program Notes:

Guest Info / Resources Mentioned

• Cycle Chats https://www.cyclechats.com/ 

• Cycle Chats Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclechats/

• Cycle Chats Twitter https://twitter.com/cyclechats

• Cycle Chats Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CycleChats/

• The Egg The Egg - A Short Story

• “RuPaul-blicans” https://time.com/6271330/instagram-turns-republican-anti-lgbtq-drag-queen/

HOST: Jessica RIchmond

• Website: jrich.online

• IG, @jessicalaurenrichmond 

• Twitter @geniuspills 

HOST: Sarah Watson

• Website: sarahwatsonlpc.com

• Podcast: Behind The Bedroom Door

• Facebook: @sarahwatsonlpcsextherapy

• IG @swsxtherapy

• Twitter @swsextherapy

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/2rnK 

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