Podcast appearances and mentions of Amanda Laird

How do you know if social media is really worth it? Social media inundates almost every aspect of our lives these days, from communicating with friends to deciding what to listen to, watch, or buy—all the way down the line to actually listening to, watching, and buying it. So, of course, many podcast creators worry that leaving social media behind is an enormous marketing faux pas. But what if it isn't? Amanda Laird is the marketing pro behind Slow and Steady Studio. She wields more than two decades of PR and management experience to help small businesses and non-profits do just enough marketing to reach their goals in ways that make sense for them. In this episode, Amanda shares plenty of tips for figuring out whether that social media slog is paying off. You'll discover the link between podcasting and social media, as well as the first steps to determining exactly how social media marketing serves your podcast—and how your podcast serves you—so you can make strategic decisions that drive success rather than drive you crazy. Hear Amanda's insights on how essential social media really is to podcast marketing: What benefits are social media providing for your show? Where does podcasting fit in your marketing sandwich? What is your podcast's consistent call to action? Should you consider moving your podcast to Substack? Links worth mentioning from the episode: Amelia Hruby's podcast episode, “Should I host my podcast on Substack?”: https://www.softersounds.studio/softercast/should-i-host-my-podcast-on-substack Episode 87, “Find Podcast Success While Doing Less”: https://www.organizedsound.ca/find-podcast-success-while-doing-less-episode-87/ The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illnesss by Johnathan Haidt - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-anxious-generation-how-the-great-rewiring-of-childhood-is-causing-an-epidemic-of-mental-illness-jonathan-haidt/20144236?ean=9780593655030&next=t&next=t Engage with Amanda: Get some podcast clarity for your marketing with Amanda: https://www.slowandsteady.studio/ Connect with Mary! Leave a voice note with your feedback at https://www.speakpipe.com/VisibleVoice or email visiblevoicepodcast@gmail.com Get the full transcript of the episode at http://www.visiblevoicepodcast.com Read up on more secrets with the Visible Voice Insights Newsletter https://www.organizedsound.ca/newsletter To learn more or work with Mary, check out https://www.organizedsound.ca Link up on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marychan-organizedsound/ Engage on Instagram @OrganizedSoundProductions https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions Show Credits: Podcast audio design, engineering, and edited by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions Show notes written by Shannon Kirk of Right Words Studio Post-production support by Kristalee Forre of Forre You VA Podcast cover art by Emily Johnston of Artio Design Co. Transcript with Audio Description: [MUSIC IN - GHOSTHOOD FEATURING SARA AZRIEL “LET'S GO” BEGINS] MARY: There's no shortage of distraction these days. We are digitally connected, and there's so much we can learn or be entertained by, especially from the world of social media. And today it's even more heightened because of all the research into how social media is playing a negative role in our mental health, and especially with kids growing up in this digital, like, hyper digital age. You know, recently, last year, there was Jonathan Haidt's wildly popular book called The Anxious Generation, how it connects social media to the epidemic of teen mental illness.  Yet, as podcasters, we use social media without thinking much about it sometimes. We use it to promote our show. And if you have a business or organization that's tied to the podcast, that you need to talk about your message too, and it's all done on our screens, and it feels as if social media is the number one way to market the show, or sometimes even, like, the only way to market your show. So as a podcaster, we might think without social media, your message might sink without it. However, there really are alternatives. We marketed way before social media even existed. And so I've always thought, why can't we still market today like we did back in the day before social media existed?  So on today's episode, we're talking about marketing without social media with Amanda Laird. Amanda is the Founder of Slow and Steady Studio and a marketing communications strategist. She has more than 20 years of experience in communications and PR and management, and now helps solopreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations do what she calls “just enough marketing to reach their goals their way”.  And I love the idea of just enough marketing because I worked with her on one of her Clarity Sessions about two years ago. You know, my side of the story, which I tell briefly on the episode, is basically realizing how social media actually plays a role in my business and podcast, or actually the lack of a role social media actually plays and what I can be doing instead of social media. But also knowing it might play a little part in what I do. So I am still on it. So it's about talking about how to best use my time and stop that doom scrolling.  Amanda and I also get into Substack. I really wanted to highlight this with her because it's the new shiny object for podcasters and the Internet. So Substack is heavily using podcasting and video on their platform. So if you're wondering about Substack, listen through to the whole episode and how that can or cannot integrate with your podcast. So, yeah, if you're curious or just wondering if you should be giving up on social media or even figuring out if you want to do less on these social platforms. Today's episode is for you.  This is episode number 91 with Amanda Laird on the Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice.  > MARY: Thank you so much for listening to the Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you share it with a podcasting friend. And to reveal more voicing and podcasting tips, click on over to VisibleVoicePodcast.com. Until next time.

Today we're putting the cherry on top of your 2025 marketing toolkit with a long-form episode on 2025 Marketing Trends!To do that, I'm joined by communications strategist Amanda Laird to chat about four things she's forecasting for the year ahead, including:AI operations & optimization — plus the need to disclose how we're using AI in our work

Happy New Year & welcome to season five of Off the Grid! Today we're kicking off this year-in-biz with a fun new format — five episodes in five days!Press play to hear all about it, and tune in this week to learn:Our top 3 marketing strategies for 2025Need-to-know advice for email marketing beginners & prosHow to be a better guest on better podcastsWhy relationships always matter& What trends will grab extra attention in the year ahead!You'll hear from amazing guests like Allea Grummert, Taylor Elyse Morrison, Michelle Warner, and Amanda Laird. It's basically a mini-of-the-moment-marketing-masterclass all for free on the pod feed this week! So please subscribe and share it with a friend xo RESOURCES + LINKS

This week we're diving into the world of email marketing and asking — has the era of the lead magnet come to an end?Tune in to learn:What a lead magnet isWhy you might want to create one ... or notTwo business models that really don't need a lead magnetWhether or not I'm a fan of lead magnets in 2024Then we want to hear what you think about lead magnets! Love 'em? Hate 'em? Let us know!

If you dread marketing your work or wish doing it felt way easier, then today's episode is for you!This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Amanda Laird, the founder and principal strategist of Slow & Steady Studio.Amanda's one of my favorite people to talk to about marketing, and her “just enough” method has taught me how to do less, sell more, and find delight in my marketing process.We cover all that in the first half of the episode, and then in the second half we dive into two juicy questions — How do I do “just enough” social media marketing? And is leaving social media a privilege?Tune in to learn:Why marketing feels so hardHow to know if you're doing too much or too little marketingThe four parts of the “just enough” marketing methodHow to delight your customers & clients✌️ Get the Leaving Social Media 5-Day Email Challenge! It's free until January 31st & exclusively available for Interweb members after that.✨ Want to share your work with hundreds of amazing artists and small business owners? Place an ad on Off the Grid this season! Find more info + rates here

The "Just Enough" Content Marketing StrategyDo What Works and Ditch the Rest!Episode 30 with Amanda Laird, slow & steady studioContent Marketing Works Best When It's Something You Love to Do!How do new entrepreneurs leverage the power of digital marketing to increase their visibility and get their brand in front of their future customers without drowning in the sea of content creation currently sweeping social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Threads, PLUS SEO searchable content on Google like Blogs, YouTube videos and Podcasts, PLUS email marketing to their email subscribers? Oh, and should I mention that content marketing is not enough if you're not pairing it with a clear, systemized sales system? Eesh! Content marketing and sales funnels can quickly overtake your entire work day and in the end there's no guarantee it'll convert strangers into happy, paying customers.Fear not! Amanda Laird, founder of slow & steady studio, is coming in with some hot takes on how to do "Just Enough" content marketing to make it count ... including how to focus on only doing what lights you up most! Powerful Tidbits Belinda Shared in This Episode...Beware of bad advice for solopreneurs just getting started on their content marketing strategiesHow not to hide behind content marketing instead of putting yourself out there and getting up close and personal with your marketWhy you MUST start connecting your marketing efforts to a sales funnel or systemGetting clear on whether you want 10,000 followers or $10,000 per monthWhy you gotta look at your content marketing metrics to know what's working and what's notThe difference between influencers who get paid to create content and entrepreneurs who get paid for their products and servicesVisibility matters ... but only if you love doing it!Why you need to stop conflating Your Analytics with your self-worthHow entrepreneurship forces us to confront our own enoughnessThere's no one-size-fits-all magic marketing formula (and if someone is selling you one, run!)Check Out All the Goodies We Talked About...

A counter-culture thinker since childhood, Amanda Laird (she/her) shares the journey she's taken to follow a different path. From sewing her own period pads as a teen to hosting the popular podcast “Heavy Flow” to building her new business venture, slow & steady studio, Amanda is committed to advancing the feminine economy and exploring the question, ‘what is enough?'Amanda Laird is the founder and principal strategist of slow & steady. As a former holistic nutritionist, Amanda is an advocate for reproductive health and wellness. She was the host of the Heavy Flow Podcast from 2017 to 2020 and is the author of “Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation” published by Dundurn Press and nominated for the 2019 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Non-Fiction. In her work at slow & steady, Amanda draws on her 15 years as a creative communicator, writer and holistic wellness practitioner, as well as feminist marketing and business frameworks from Kelly Diels, Jennifer Armbrust and CV Harquail.In the episode, Amanda mentions the book “Toxic Shock,” “Proposals for the Feminine Economy,” and her Spotify playlist.Please connect with Amanda on her website.This episode's poem is by Tony Hoagland and is called “Birdhouse.”Bonus content with Amanda through Apple Podcast Subscriptions and on Patreon.Please connect with Fat Joy on our website, Instagram, and YouTube (full video episodes here!).Want to share the love? Please rate this podcast and give it a review.Our thanks to AR Media and Emily MacInnis for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful

In today's episode, Haley shares her conception journey and how pregnancy has been treating her so far. From hormonal birth control, to working with a naturopath, to conceiving quite easily, Haley shares what worked for her, books she read, and other words of advice for others who may be TTC. Support from your partner, friends and family is important but it is always your choice how private or public you want your experience to be. Haley ends the episode with food aversions/cravings, what has surprised her so far and a Q&A. Resources mentioned in this episode:Books - Heavy Flow by Amanda Laird and Consciously Female by Tracey GaudetOvulation and Pregnancy Strips on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00DOJG6RA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QNYZ57J2P6CW2E0ZPXJ7Pregnancy announcement photos taken by @jessmichelle.photogFollow Haley on IG @haleyisabey @hearingyourselfpodcastProduced by @stayweird.ca

Join Haley for her birthday episode and celebrate things in your daily life, big or small. This episode will hopefully give you the reminder to be thankful for little things every day and allow you to celebrate things you normally wouldn't. We all love feeling good and celebrating our birthdays - so why not celebrate more often throughout the year! You'll find some simple things worth celebrating but also the hard things as well! Tune in for all things worth celebrating TODAY!Follow and connect with Haley on Instagram @haleylinski @hearingyourselfpodcastProduced by Shelby Mymko @stayweirddesigncoSupport the show - rate - subscribe - and leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hearing-yourself/id1572272995Book mentioned in this podcast episode: Heavy Flow by Amanda Laird

Ariel and Rachel from the Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network join Caitlin to talk about the new A24 movie False Positive. It's one that we had conflicting feelings on, but had a blast dissecting. From Pierce Brosnan and his speculums (specula?) to flying babies: we cover it all. Ariel shares one of the best water birth stories I've ever heard, Rachel recounts her life of menstrual crime, and I ask Joe Bob Briggs for boner stories.

Elizabeth returns to talk with Caitlin about A Nightmare on Elm Street. We talk about the differences in the strong, silent types, like Jason and Michael, and the smart-ass, playful types, like Freddy and Chucky. Caitlin fondly remembers a high school English teacher that validated her love of horror, and Elizabeth recalls co-ed sleepovers. Lots of fun trivia on this one, and we reference maybe every horror movie ever made? Count the times we say "iconic." It's way too many.

Caitlin is joined by Chase, the only friend who will tolerate her love of American Horror Story while still gently challenging her to think critically about it. This episode is about season 3 episode 1 of American Horror Story Coven, but we touch on AHS tropes and themes as a whole. Ryan Murphy, hit me up. Also, come answer for your crimes. horror, feminism, periods, menstruation, monstrous menstruation, plug It up, amanda laird, heavy flow, ryan murphy, american horror story, ahs, american horror story coven, coven, ahs coven, bitchcraft, jaime brewer, emma roberts, kathy bates, jessica lange, angela bassett, taissa farmiga, lily rabe, sarah paulson

I'm so excited to share my conversation with Nicola Salmon today. She is a fertility coach and activist for better fertility care for people of size. I've been following her work for a few years now - I first heard her on Amanda Laird's podcast called Heavy Flow - obviously all about menstrual health and periods. I was so inspired by her passion for advocacy for a high level of health care at all sizes. Today we are going to dive into some important topics around Fat Positive Fertility such as: Some of the common myths surrounding fertility for fat folks What the research says (and what it doesn't say) Why weight loss and dieting is not helpful What people can do instead to help their fertility process How people can advocate for better care Any much more Nicola's professional bio: Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile.” She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health (without diets), advocating for their bodies, relearning how to trust their body, and believing in their ability to get pregnant. Important Links: Nicola's Website Nicola's Book Nicola On Facebook Nicola On Instagram Michelle's Website Fertility Academy on Instagram

This week I speak with menstrual health expert & holistic nutritionist Amanda Laird on all things periods. We chat about a pretty wide spectrum of things, including how to become better in tune with our own cycle and recognizing it as a vital sign, how period politics should really be viewed simply as a lens to greater political and societal issues, and how taking steps to better understand our own menstrual health can ultimately be a gateway to body autonomy, giving it what it needs and using that level of radical self care as a form of resistance. More on Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation http://amandalaird.ca/heavy-flow-breaking-the-curse-of-menstruation/

Gdzie jest granica między dyskomfortem, którego możecie doświadczać w czasie okresu, a bólem, który może świadczyć o chorobie lub dolegliwości, jak poszczególne układy w naszym ciele mogą wpływać na siebie i jak są ze sobą połączone pod względem hormonalnym, co to znaczy, że cykl menstruacyjny i miesiączka mogą być traktowane jako parametr życiowy, a więc świadczyć o naszym ogólnym stanie zdrowia, tak jak puls, tętno czy ciśnienie - tego dowiecie się z kolejnego odcinka "Koleżanek". Rozmawiam tu z Amandą Laird, amerykańską dietetyczką i autorką podkastu "Heavy Flow" oraz książki "Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation". Zapraszam do słuchania!

In this "Reflections" episode,Teri and Michael reflect back on episodes on body literacy - Episode 42: Amanda Laird on menstrual equity as a human right, Episode 43: Professor Spring Cooper on the importance of sexual health and agency, , Episode 44: Georgie Barden on fertility literacy as a form of reproductive choice and freedom, and Episode 45: Nicole Perry on being a feminist therapist. Teri and Michael co-host the en(gender)ed reflections episodes which serve to help curate a series of past episodes, usually around a specific theme.  We hope these episodes help listeners coming in at that point of the podcast identify particular episodes and themes that they may want to explore. During our reflection, we talked about these additional resources: A menstrual cup called the Diva Cup What is Toxic Shock Syndrome? Information on the gender health gap (which we mistakenly refer to as the gender "care" gap in this episode) Information on the race gap in healthcare Information on the maternal healthcare crisis facing black women How sexual agency is important for your health Our interview with Tom Digby about the construction of masculinity and his book, Love and War:  How Militarism Shapes Sexuality and Romance Supreme Court case overturning precedent, foreshadowing future decisions, potentially, on Roe v. Wade The lack of accountability over custody evaluators --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

On this episode of en(gender)ed, our guest is Amanda Laird, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist™ and host of the Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics. Amanda is also the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. We will be speaking with Amanda today about her podcast and book and how casting our current policy responses to menstruation as human rights violations, and an essential part of our efforts to shift societal norms around women's bodies, health, and ultimately, our freedom and equality. During our conversation, Amanda and I referenced the following topics: The history of Toxic Shock Syndrome How black women's pain are minimized by the medical profession Racial bias in medical care What Serena Williams's scary childbirth story says about medical treatment of black women A story on the Rupi Kaur Instagram menstrual photo deletions Kiran Gandhi's post on why she ran the marathon on her period without a tampon Chris Bobel on "period poverty" and menstrual equity Our interview with Cat Song on measuring social impact projects --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Amanda Laird is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist™ and host of The Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to periods, reproductive health, and other taboo health and wellness topics. Amanda is also the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation, where she examines the history of period shame and stigma, discusses its effects on women’s health and wellness today, and provides a crash course in menstrual self-care. Heavy Flow aims to lift the veil on menstruation, change the narrative, and break the “curse” once and for all. In this episode, we talk about the problems that arise from women’s pain being viewed as normal, how Western culture perpetuates period shame, common menstrual myths, what it means to be “period neutral,” and so much more!   To learn more about Amanda Laird, visit the show notes.

Amanda Laird is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and host of the Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics. Amanda is the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation, available wherever books are sold. She lives in Toronto. Website + social media: […] The post Nutrition Experts Podcast Episode 46 Wait For That Beyonce Phase with Amanda Laird, Holistic Nutritionist appeared first on Nutrition Experts Podcast.

Amelia and Edan play listener voicemails about "Mommy Blogs," medicalized births, and the postpartum body. At 35:20, they talk to holistic nutritionist, period expert, and podcast host Amanda Laird about her new book: Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. Our website Support the show!

Amanda Laird is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist™ and host of The Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics, and Amanda is the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. The Fifth Vital Sign is available for purchase on Amazon, and you can head over to thefifthvitalsignbook.com to download the first chapter for free. Topics discussed in today's episode: Embracing your menstrual cycle and escaping the wrath of period negativity Why are women's bodies being ignored in capitalist structures? Does your period interrupt your productivity? Balancing work and motherhood Why is it important to talk to the next generation about menstruation? Connect with Amanda: You can connect with Amanda on her Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and on her website.   Resources mentioned Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation Amanda Laird | Website The Heavy Flow Podcast The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Get The First chapter of The Fifth Vital Sign for FREE | thefifthvitalsignbook.com Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 239 | 6 Ways to Improve Your Menstrual Cycle in 2019 | Lisa | Fertility Friday On-Air Client Session] FFP 220 | Managing Intense Period Pain | Maria & Lisa FFP 202 | Vaginal Steaming for Period Problems | Steamy Chick | Keli Garza FFP 198 | The Balance Plan for Healthy Cycles | Angelique Panagos FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility This episode is sponsored by my new book The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility. Click here to buy now.

After having her daughter and changing careers, Amanda Laird felt unsatisfied.  And then the US election happened and the Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist had to do something.  She decided to start a podcast to address periods, reproductive health, and other taboo health topics.  We chat about the politics behind menstruation, the post-election women's movement, and why you should become the expert on your own body. Additional Resources Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation by Amanda Laird Heavy Flow podcast Amanda Laird:  www.amandalaird.ca Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler

My guest today is Amanda Laird, we discuss menstruation, miscarriages and birth control. essentially what your menstrual cycle can tell you about your overall health. More on Amanda; She is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist™ and host of the Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics. Amanda is the author of the forthcoming book, Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation, published by Dundurn Press in February 2019. She lives in Toronto.   To see if you are a good fit for my signature coaching program “You Unveiled” click to book a call: dreampermit.com/chat   Resources Mentioned: Barrier Methods of Birth Control  Taking Charge of your Fertility  Heavy Flow   Listen and enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a review! Connect with Emma – Dream Permit on Email, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Amanda – Instagram , Facebook, Twitter  and Website

Tracing the red thread all the way into social justice issues to break the supposed curse of menstruation with feminist holistic nutritionist, Amanda Laird In this podversation: How Amanda got into the field of reproductive health and menstruation more specifically Tracing the red thread all the way into social justice Toronto's inaugural Menstrual Hygiene Day and some of the shocking pushback The far reaching implications and effects of not having access to menstrual supplies Nevada's seeking to abolish sales tax on menstrual products Where does the shame and stigma around menstruation even start? Why are menstrual supplies not included in required list of public restroom supplies Sex education needs to go beyond "Don't get pregnant" and "Don't get AIDS." Explaining some of the changes like mood swings in a normal menstrual cycle Breaking the curse of menstruation in part through agency Culture's devaluing of body literacy (the gyno ghetto) Should our first go-to for menstrual issues be hormonal birth control pills etc.? Post Birth Control Syndrome "Sweetening the Pill or How We Got Hooked on the Pill" by Holly Grigg-Spall Exploring nutrition for hormonal health, especially anything that causes inflammation The role stress plays in menstrual issues Going beyond the cisgender binary "Is it your period that makes you a woman??" Meet Amanda Laird Amanda Laird is a feminist holistic nutritionist specializing in menstrual health. She helps people understand their menstrual cycles and have better periods without defaulting to hormonal birth control. Amanda is also the host of the Heavy Flow Podcast and author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation, which comes out really soon so you’re gonna want to get on the list for pre-orders. She says her mission is to break the supposed curse of menstruation so you can: • Have a shame-free, painless period • Understand your menstrual cycle and have agency over your own body • Make truly informed decisions about sex, birth control and your health Connect with Amanda further: www.amandalaird.ca www.instagram.com/amandalaird

This week I’m talking to Amanda Laird. Amanda is a registered holistic nutritionist, host of the Heavy Flow Podcast, and the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking The Curse Of Menstruation.  Amanda and I discuss fat neutrality, why the medical science on menstruation has been ignored (and how it’s changing), overcoming period shame, and all the OPP […]

Hey There, Girlfriend! Today we are talking about a topic that simply isn’t talked about enough… That’s right, we’re chatting all about PERIODS! My amazing guest Amanda is sharing all about what a healthy period looks like, why our menstrual cycles matter, and how they can actually paint a picture of our overall health. She is also shedding light on common period issues and what you can do to make that time of the month as fabulous as possible Enjoy the show!! XOXO

Here's a pod to remind you that your beautiful body is a temple with some tips on how to treat it that way! Learn some key things you can do to treat yourself well - mind, body and soul. Kelly talks to holistic nutritionist, chef and entrepreneur Stacey Tuttle of "Your Glowing Health" about women's bodies, women's empowerment and more! Featured song: "Queen" by Jessie J "I love my body I love my skin I am a goddess I am a queen" Resources mentioned in the pod: Stacey Tuttle's website: https://www.yourglowinghealth.ca Alisa Vitti's website: https://www.floliving.com Nicole Jardim https://nicolejardim.com The heavy flow podcast with Amanda Laird: http://amandalaird.ca/the-heavy-flow-podcast/

Guest host Amanda Laird of the Heavy Flow Podcast made sure to include this image from “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” along with today’s a-rousing episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amanda's interest in menstrual health began as early as her childhood. Today she passionately shares her wisdom about how women should have knowledge of how their bodies work and, with this, feel empowered to talk about menstruation and sex without feeling ashamed. Menstrual problems and Sex Join us as we discuss the main issues around periods and sex. Problems such as not feeling sexy when your period is heavy, hormonal imbalances and disorders which can cause excruciating pain. Amanda answers the question of whether you can have sex when you're on your period with a resounding YES, absolutely you can! Tune in to hear Amanda's thoughts on why having sex on your period is a great thing, what precautions you can take, and what you can do to make it an enjoyable experience for both parties. She touches on why your period can help orgasms and how orgasms can ease your period. We learn that a key factor in ensuring you and your partner are comfortable with having sex during menstruation. Amanda shares an interesting list of products to use when having sex on your period. If you haven't heard about menstrual discs, listen in to get an idea of how you can use them too! DIaphragms are mentioned and Amanda gives us her criticism on that. History of myths about menstruation We hear about the history and myths around women and menstruation. Many myths went unchallenged and were usually painted in an unfavorable light, surrounded by mysticism and power. “ Women's power has always been acknowledged but it's also been oppressed or feared.” Listen in to find out what mayonnaise and hunting had to do with this taboo topic! How to think about periods Join in to hear Amanda's approach to your period. She highlights the cultural attitudes we have been taught and encourages us to understand your cycle and its role in our general wellness as our attitudes dictate our experience. She questions where we get our information from and challenges us to look further to gain useful insights into the motivation behind this. Nutrition and how it affects your periods Tune in to hear Amanda's simple tips to improve your period. She covers simple tricks such as a healthier nutritional intake and using more organic products to better your monthly experience. Amanda shares how NOT eating certain foods can positively affect your body too! Can you get Pregnant on your Period? Amanda tackles this interesting question in detail so we understand the probabilities for our individual cases. Listen in to learn how to determine whether you can indeed fall pregnant during your period. About Amanda Laird Amanda Laird is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist ™ and host of the Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to casual conversations about periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics, available on iTunes and at www.amandalaird.ca. She lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter. Amanda specializes in helping women understand their menstrual cycle and how nutrition can contribute towards a more positive monthly experience. A self-confessed menstrual mogul, she draws on her personal experience to teach women how to balance their hormonal health by choosing the right food and lifestyle so periods no longer have to be a curse. How to reach Amanda and related links You can reach Amanda on these links: Website: www.amandalaird.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/amandalaird Facebook: www.facebook.com/amandalairdrhn Twitter: www.twitter.com/amandalaird Listen to Amanda's podcast episode “Can you get pregnant on your period” http://amandalaird.ca/can-you-get-pregnant-on-your-period/ Listen to Amanda's podcast episode “What's the best period product to use” http://amandalaird.ca/question-period-what-are-the-best-menstrual-products-to-use/ More info: Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Amanda’s interest in menstrual health began as early as her childhood. Today she passionately shares her wisdom about how women should have knowledge of how their bodies work and, with this, feel empowered to talk about menstruation and sex without feeling ashamed.Menstrual problems and SexJoin us as we discuss the main issues around periods and sex. Problems such as not feeling sexy when your period is heavy, hormonal imbalances and disorders which can cause excruciating pain.Amanda answers the question of whether you can have sex when you’re on your period with a resounding YES, absolutely you can! Tune in to hear Amanda’s thoughts on why having sex on your period is a great thing, what precautions you can take, and what you can do to make it an enjoyable experience for both parties.She touches on why your period can help orgasms and how orgasms can ease your period. We learn that a key factor in ensuring you and your partner are comfortable with having sex during menstruation.Amanda shares an interesting list of products to use when having sex on your period. If you haven’t heard about menstrual discs, listen in to get an idea of how you can use them too! DIaphragms are mentioned and Amanda gives us her criticism on that.History of myths about menstruationWe hear about the history and myths around women and menstruation. Many myths went unchallenged and were usually painted in an unfavorable light, surrounded by mysticism and power. “ Women’s power has always been acknowledged but it’s also been oppressed or feared.” Listen in to find out what mayonnaise and hunting had to do with this taboo topic!How to think about periodsJoin in to hear Amanda’s approach to your period. She highlights the cultural attitudes we have been taught and encourages us to understand your cycle and its role in our general wellness as our attitudes dictate our experience.She questions where we get our information from and challenges us to look further to gain useful insights into the motivation behind this.Nutrition and how it affects your periodsTune in to hear Amanda’s simple tips to improve your period. She covers simple tricks such as a healthier nutritional intake and using more organic products to better your monthly experience. Amanda shares how NOT eating certain foods can positively affect your body too!Can you get Pregnant on your Period?Amanda tackles this interesting question in detail so we understand the probabilities for our individual cases. Listen in to learn how to determine whether you can indeed fall pregnant during your period.About Amanda LairdAmanda Laird is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist ™ and host of the Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to casual conversations about periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics, available on iTunes and at www.amandalaird.ca. She lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter.Amanda specializes in helping women understand their menstrual cycle and how nutrition can contribute towards a more positive monthly experience. A self-confessed menstrual mogul, she draws on her personal experience to teach women how to balance their hormonal health by choosing the right food and lifestyle so periods no longer have to be a curse.How to reach Amanda and related linksYou can reach Amanda on these links:Website: www.amandalaird.caInstagram: www.instagram.com/amandalairdFacebook: www.facebook.com/amandalairdrhnTwitter: www.twitter.com/amandalairdListen to Amanda’s podcast episode “Can you get pregnant on your period” http://amandalaird.ca/can-you-get-pregnant-on-your-period/Listen to Amanda's podcast episode “What's the best period product to use” http://amandalaird.ca/question-period-what-are-the-best-menstrual-products-to-use/More info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Amanda’s interest in menstrual health began as early as her childhood. Today she passionately shares her wisdom about how women should have knowledge of how their bodies work and, with this, feel empowered to talk about menstruation and sex without feeling ashamed.Menstrual problems and SexJoin us as we discuss the main issues around periods and sex. Problems such as not feeling sexy when your period is heavy, hormonal imbalances and disorders which can cause excruciating pain.Amanda answers the question of whether you can have sex when you’re on your period with a resounding YES, absolutely you can! Tune in to hear Amanda’s thoughts on why having sex on your period is a great thing, what precautions you can take, and what you can do to make it an enjoyable experience for both parties.She touches on why your period can help orgasms and how orgasms can ease your period. We learn that a key factor in ensuring you and your partner are comfortable with having sex during menstruation.Amanda shares an interesting list of products to use when having sex on your period. If you haven’t heard about menstrual discs, listen in to get an idea of how you can use them too! DIaphragms are mentioned and Amanda gives us her criticism on that.History of myths about menstruationWe hear about the history and myths around women and menstruation. Many myths went unchallenged and were usually painted in an unfavorable light, surrounded by mysticism and power. “ Women’s power has always been acknowledged but it’s also been oppressed or feared.” Listen in to find out what mayonnaise and hunting had to do with this taboo topic!How to think about periodsJoin in to hear Amanda’s approach to your period. She highlights the cultural attitudes we have been taught and encourages us to understand your cycle and its role in our general wellness as our attitudes dictate our experience.She questions where we get our information from and challenges us to look further to gain useful insights into the motivation behind this.Nutrition and how it affects your periodsTune in to hear Amanda’s simple tips to improve your period. She covers simple tricks such as a healthier nutritional intake and using more organic products to better your monthly experience. Amanda shares how NOT eating certain foods can positively affect your body too!Can you get Pregnant on your Period?Amanda tackles this interesting question in detail so we understand the probabilities for our individual cases. Listen in to learn how to determine whether you can indeed fall pregnant during your period.About Amanda LairdAmanda Laird is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist ™ and host of the Heavy Flow Podcast – a weekly podcast dedicated to casual conversations about periods, reproductive health and other taboo health and wellness topics, available on iTunes and at www.amandalaird.ca. She lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter.Amanda specializes in helping women understand their menstrual cycle and how nutrition can contribute towards a more positive monthly experience. A self-confessed menstrual mogul, she draws on her personal experience to teach women how to balance their hormonal health by choosing the right food and lifestyle so periods no longer have to be a curse.How to reach Amanda and related linksYou can reach Amanda on these links:Website: www.amandalaird.caInstagram: www.instagram.com/amandalairdFacebook: www.facebook.com/amandalairdrhnTwitter: www.twitter.com/amandalairdListen to Amanda’s podcast episode “Can you get pregnant on your period” http://amandalaird.ca/can-you-get-pregnant-on-your-period/Listen to Amanda's podcast episode “What's the best period product to use” http://amandalaird.ca/question-period-what-are-the-best-menstrual-products-to-use/More info:Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

When I first came up with the idea for Some Kind of Magic, menstrual health wasn't a conversation I ever thought I'd be having. But, truth be told, I'm glad it is. I'm sitting down with Amanda Laird, a holistic nutritionist with a clinical focus on menstrual health. And together we talk about menstrual and hormonal health and what stands in the way of those two things. We also dive into the myths around menstruation and why big corporations have a lot to gain by promoting a culture of shame and confusion. This conversation stretched me out of my comfort zone and gave me a whole lot to think about in my own life, as well as my daughters. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Amanda’s interview? How literate do you feel when it comes to your body and your cycle? The Episode: Topics Discussed: An introduction to Amanda and the work she does with women around menstruation and reproductive health Period 101 and the myths that we're all told about our periods and how they impact us Books and resources for understanding our menstrual cycles, bodies, and hormones Taboo topics and how that impacts our experience of our cycles and our health Looking at who is profiting from the shame and stigma around menstrual health The messages our children are taking in about women's bodies and health Period myths, big and small Warning signs to pay attention to when it comes to our hormones and overall menstrual health The role estrogen, prostaglandins, and inflammation play in menstrual health What to do when diet and lifestyle changes aren't enough to regulate your period Our periods as a monthly report card for our health Knowing what's normal for your body and paying attention when things change Body literacy and tools for understanding your signs and symptoms Period trackers Amanda recommends most The role mindset plays in our experience of our periods What everyday magic looks and feels like to Amanda Resource Links: Connect with Amanda online: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | amandalaird.ca Heavy Flow on Apple Podcasts Taking Charge of Your Fertility* by Toni Weschler Cycle Savvy (for teens)* by Toni Weschler The Period Repair Manual* by Dr. Lara Briden Woman Code* by Alisa Vitti Kindara Period Tracker Clue Period and Ovulation Tracker Hit me up: Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic FB Page: Emily Levenson  

Dr. Amanda Laird, MD is an endocrine surgeon and Chief of Endocrine Surgery at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and New York. She is affiliated with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. In this interview, Dr. Laird reflects on a decade of treating papillary thyroid cancer patients and reports none have died.  In this interview we also explore these questions: Prognosis and what will happen in the long run and quality of life. Surgery complications. Levothyroxine side-effects, including weight gain.  Life after surgery and RAI. What causes thyroid cancer. What time of day to take thyroid replacement medication. What blood tests should be ordered and is fasting necessary prior to thyroid lab work. NOTES Amanda Laird, MD American Thyroid Association   

Listen in as we talk about body literacy, the relationship of the menstrual cycle to the body, and what every woman should know about their own periods. “We learn a little bit sometimes, if we're lucky, about what happens with our periods or menstrual cycles, but in the grand scheme of things, we don't really get into the details of what's happening.” - Amanda Laird. Learn more about this episode of The Stay Inspired Podcast at www.kongitfarrell.com/36

Your menstrual cycle is more than just bleeding for a few days each month. It's your fifth vital sign-- a crucial way to track your health.  But in order to shatter the stigma about our periods, we need to educate ourselves and get to know our bodies before we can change the way we talk about, and think about menstruation.   In this episode, fellow podcaster and holistic nutritionist Amanda Laird and I discuss: Common stigmas about periods that are NOT normal What a normal menstrual cycle looks like The importance of ovulation (not just your period) in your cycle  Tips for managing periods with food and your lifestyle Show Notes - http://kickinitwithdaree.com/episode/get-to-know-your-flow

Reach Me Here: https://twitter.com/sophiawiseone?lang=en (Sophia Wise One - @sophiawiseone) Amanda - @amandalaird   Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren    Understanding Every Phase of Your Cycle   In this episode, Sophia Wise One and Amanda discuss: What menstruation really is What does a healthy menstrual cycle look like Phases of your cycle How your menstrual cycle affects your tendencies Key Takeaways: Your menstrual cycle should be between 21 - 35 days You'll get your period 2 weeks after you ovulate You're bleeding isn't late, your ovulation is late Appetite, mood, sleep and your social tendencies are directly related to your cycle   “Our menstrual cycle is an important indicator of our health and wellness” - Amanda Laird   Connect with Amanda Laird:   Twitter: @amandalaird Website: http://amandalaird.ca/ Email: hello@amandalaird.ca   Join Sophia Wise One as she turns poison into medicine through the alchemical journey of dismantling the lies we've been told about who we are, what we are, and what we've been doing so that we can remember the truth, share the truth, and eventually become the truth  Find more adventures in awesome things check out my website www.vaginatalks.com I am Sophia Wise One Daughter Wind I am calling you to Rise up Rise Up Rise Up. Rise up and take your place.     The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition."   Support this podcast

Reach Me Here: (https://twitter.com/sophiawiseone?lang=en) Amanda - @amandalaird Show Notes by Show Producer: Anna Nygren Understanding Every Phase of Your Cycle In this episode, Sophia Wise One and Amanda discuss: What menstruation really is What does a healthy menstrual cycle look like Phases of your cycle How your menstrual cycle affects your tendencies Key Takeaways: Your menstrual cycle should be between 21 - 35 days You’ll get your period 2 weeks after you ovulate You’re bleeding isn’t late, your ovulation is late Appetite, mood, sleep and your social tendencies are directly related to your cycle “Our menstrual cycle is an important indicator of our health and wellness” - Amanda Laird Connect with Amanda Laird: Twitter: @amandalaird Website: http://amandalaird.ca/ Email: hello@amandalaird.ca Join Sophia Wise One as she turns poison into medicine through the alchemical journey of dismantling the lies we've been told about who we are, what we are, and what we've been doing so that we can remember the truth, share the truth, and eventually become the truth Find more adventures in awesome things check out my website www.vaginatalks.com I am Sophia Wise One Daughter Wind I am calling you to Rise up Rise Up Rise Up. Rise up and take your place. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition."