The Radical Truth About Your Period That Every Woman Needs to Hear, with Nadya Okamoto

At age 16, Nadya Okamoto started PERIOD.org, an organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma, and at age 19 she ran for public office to fight for menstruators' reproductive rights. Since then, she wrote Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement and co-founded August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods. She has been recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 and People Magazine's Women Changing the World lists. In this episode, we cover how to change the period shame and stigma in our culture; period poverty, the tampon tax, and why they affect all of us; and what you need to know about the patriarchy and period health. Nadya also explains how capitalism helped her create more positive social change, why prioritizing your financial freedom and well-being is not selfish, and how her need for external validation was masked as confidence. This episode will heal the preteen in you who felt embarrassed about her changing body, ignite a passion for changing society and stigma, and rethink everything you believe about confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Everygirl Podcast, a resource and community for women that inspires you to become your best self, while also loving who you already are. Join our host–holistic health coach and The Everygirl’s wellness editor, Josie Santi–as she sits down with health experts, entrepreneurs, and pop-culture stars alike to offer insightful conversations designed for women looking to level up their well-being, careers, relationships, and overall lives. We inspire you to go after your goals and provide tangible tools to get there; however, we also know that betterment burnout is real–we provide a relatable and unique approach to self-improvement where we prioritize self-love first and foremost. It’s not just another source of inspiration, but a real toolkit for living a more intentional and fulfilling life. For a podcast that feels like the friend you turn to for unfiltered advice you won’t hear anywhere else, The Everygirl Podcast is your go-to listen. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.