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The Period Press

The Period Press

Written by: Samantha Garstin
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The Period Press - audio edition. Real-life reader and listener stories, with honest chat about periods, neurodivergence, and how we’re changing the conversation about living in a body that bleeds. Expect practical tips, relatable stories, and a gentle nudge toward doing less when your body demands it (premenstrual phase, I'm looking atchu).Samantha Garstin Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • GB Skip navigation Search Create 3 Avatar image Metal, Movies and Menstruating at work ...with Kirsty Baggs Morgan
    Jan 7 2026

    I cannot wait to welcome Kirsty Baggs Morgan to The Bloody Truth for an episode that’s as bold, brilliant, and real as she is.

    Kirsty is one of those people who shows up with her whole self in every room and brings a refreshing honesty to everything she does.

    She challenges the status quo with energy, wit, and a big heart, and reminds you that professionalism doesn’t have to mean polished and performative.

    She’s the founder of Evolving HR™️, a rebel-led platform and community transforming how HR shows up in the world.

    And she’s the creator of the SPICE strategic mindset programme designed to get HR professionals thinking and acting like business leaders.

    AND hosts ADH(R)D, a bloody brilliant community for ADHD HR folks and my favourite spicy place on the internet (our body doubling sessions are the BEST!).

    In this episode, we’re talking about identity, culture, and what happens when bleeding bodies collide with professional spaces, all wrapped up in a love of metal, movies, and unapologetic self-expression.

    Expect laughter, vulnerability, and a conversation about what it really means to feel like you belong in your workplace, periods, quirks, and all.

    This one’s going to rock🤘

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    36 mins
  • 5 Food Hacks for Happier Hormones (and a Happier You)
    Jan 7 2026

    Food usually gets talked about through the lens of fixing, restricting, or reinventing ourselves. This episode is not that.

    I’m sharing five simple, sustainable food tweaks that support hormone health without diet culture, detoxes, or starting from scratch.

    Just gentle, realistic ways of tending to your inner ecosystem, whether you’re supporting your cycle, perimenopause, or just want your energy, mood, and blood sugar to feel a bit steadier.

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    🟦 Connect with me on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠for daily insights

    🌶️ ND friends, grab your SpicyTrait Mapper and start spotting your own patterns.

    🩸 Not-so-spicy? Download the Cycle Harmony Mapper instead.

    💌 ⁠⁠Subscribe to The Period Press⁠⁠ Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10!


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    8 mins
  • 🩸 Culture & Cramps: No One Should Have to Fake a Cold ...with the brilliant Aime Rushton
    Dec 15 2025

    I’m so excited to be joined by Aime Rushton for the next episode of The Bloody Truth, because if anyone knows how to unpack culture and team dynamics, it’s her!Aime is the founder of Magpie People, and she’s quietly (but fiercely) helping workplaces get braver, kinder, and more human.She helps individuals and teams glow up how they work through coaching, facilitation, and training.She specialises in management training, confidence and mindset coaching, and team building, all with the aim of creating healthy cultures where people can actually learn, thrive, and be themselves.This chat is going to dig into what happens when ‘professionalism’ clashes with real bodies and real needs, especially when it comes to periods.Because let’s be honest... no one should have to fake a cold just to take a day off when they’re dealing with cramps.People shouldn't have to pretend they’re fine just to be treated fairly by their manager or have access to the same opportunities.We’ll be talking...🩸Team honesty and trust🩸Culture and psychological safety🩸 And why menstrual health is a culture issue, not just a medical one

    Helpful Links...

    🟦 Connect with me on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠for daily insights

    🌶️ ND friends, grab your SpicyTrait Mapper and start spotting your own patterns.

    🩸 Not-so-spicy? Download the Cycle Harmony Mapper instead.

    💌 ⁠⁠Subscribe to The Period Press⁠⁠ Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10!

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    33 mins
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