Feeling My Flo

Feeling My Flo

LWC Studios

Feeling My Flo is a reported podcast where menstruation is an event that happens to all types of bodies.

Introducing: 100 Latina Birthdays

Introducing: 100 Latina Birthdays

The health and wellness of Latinas is crucial to the health and wellbeing of the U.S. economy. In 100 Latina Birthdays, an original documentary series from Peabody-nominated LWC Studios, reporters in Chicago investigate the health and lifetime outcomes of Latinas in the United States from birth to age 100. In season 1, the stories that unfold center Latinas during their perinatal journeys, childhood, adolescence, and up until age 20. In episode 1, new parents Wendy Miralda and José Paz are navig

Oct 6, 2023 • 35:07

Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms

Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms

The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes the most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts--and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score b

Jul 26, 2023 • 3:50

A Catch-All Solution to a Menstrual Problem

A Catch-All Solution to a Menstrual Problem

When Jane Hartman Adamé started to have trouble with her menstrual cup, she didn’t want to go back to tampons and pads. So she recruited a friend and together, they designed a new cup, which is used by scores of menstruators today.

May 12, 2021 • 12:15

Celebrating the Moon Within

Celebrating the Moon Within

We speak with Aida Salazar, author of The Moon Within — a middle grade novel about a girl celebrating her first period with a moon ceremony.

May 12, 2021 • 12:46

One Small Step for Menstruators, One Giant Leap for Humankind

One Small Step for Menstruators, One Giant Leap for Humankind

Sally Ride was the first American woman to go into space. Before launch, NASA scientists asked if she needed 100 tampons for a one-week trip. Since, other menstruators have ventured into the outer reaches of our atmosphere.

Sep 13, 2020 • 0:11

Cartooning Away Period Shame

Cartooning Away Period Shame

Aditi grew up feeling that having a period was shameful. So she and her creative partner, Tuhin, created a comic book to make it easier to talk about it.

Sep 6, 2020 • 10:05

What's a Cyst, Anyway?

What's a Cyst, Anyway?

Stephanie has been dealing with ovarian cysts since the early years of her period. She opens up about it and about how having a mom who advocates for you and your body changes everything. We also get a doctor’s insight on the common condition.

Aug 30, 2020 • 12:19

Playing Big-Time Sports on Their Period

Playing Big-Time Sports on Their Period

For a long time, periods were used as excuses to keep menstruators from competing. But top athletes challenged that stigma — and broke world records while menstruating.

Aug 23, 2020 • 11:58

When Your Period Stops

When Your Period Stops

When she was 19, Annie lost her period. She tells us what that was like — and we also talk to a doctor about why that sometimes happens. Note: this episode discusses eating disorders, so you might want to listen with an adult.

Aug 16, 2020 • 12:14

Attack of the Tampons!

Attack of the Tampons!

When Andy and Sophie met at a coding camp, they decided to make a video game together. Their final project? Tampon Run — a video game where you shoot tampons at your enemies.

Aug 9, 2020 • 0:11

His Sympathy Cramps

His Sympathy Cramps

As a trans man, PJ started taking hormones in college, and his period stopped. But once he met Zoë, the two started experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) together. We hear about their discomfort, acceptance, and love. We also talk to a doctor who unpacks PMS for us.

Aug 2, 2020 • 10:01

So You Don’t Get Periods. Why Should You Care About Them?

So You Don’t Get Periods. Why Should You Care About Them?

We talk to people who don’t menstruate but who understand why it matters to them. If you have anyone who menstruates in your life, this episode’s for you.

Jul 26, 2020 • 0:13

Creating the Period Emoji

Creating the Period Emoji

Not surprisingly, the period emoji is easily our favorite. But how it came to be is complicated. We talked to the women who made it happen.

Jul 19, 2020 • 0:08

Surprise! Your Period's Here!

Surprise! Your Period's Here!

Do you worry about getting your period all of a sudden and not being prepared? Well, older menstruators have been there. A few of them tell us about being ready for all sorts of period moments.

Jul 12, 2020 • 11:17

Playing for the Period Win

Playing for the Period Win

Daniela remembers her middle school teacher telling her to shout “Period!” to get over the stigma. Years later, Daniela wanted to share that same feeling of fun and freedom — so she created The Period Game.

Jul 5, 2020 • 12:24

What's a Period REALLY Like?

What's a Period REALLY Like?

In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest period-related questions out there — from how to put in a tampon to what vaginal discharge is all about.

Jun 28, 2020 • 12:55

Two Dads, Two Daughters, Two Periods

Two Dads, Two Daughters, Two Periods

Two dads who have never experienced menstruation and their teen daughters, Ceci and Liv, talk about how their family dealt with first periods.

Jun 21, 2020 • 0:11

Cass Draws Outside the Lines

Cass Draws Outside the Lines

Cass Bliss was so open about being a transgender and non-binary menstruator that they were recognized as a world leader. Along the way, they also created Toni the Tampon to illustrate what it’s like to have a period. Note: this episode talks about cyberbullying, so you might want to listen with an adult.

Jun 14, 2020 • 0:11

Hey Parents — Let’s Talk Periods!

Hey Parents — Let’s Talk Periods!

It’s not always easy for parents to talk about periods. We talk to Phyllis Fagel — a certified professional school counselor and author of Middle School Matters — about how to start that conversation, and what pitfalls to avoid.

Jun 7, 2020 • 0:12

How Four Teens Fought to Change Period Law

How Four Teens Fought to Change Period Law

Julia, Jocelyn, Piper and Maia decided their school should provide free menstrual products. The four friends’ activism led to them helping to draft a bill to offer free supplies in schools across their state.

May 31, 2020 • 11:40

The 2020 Flowies!

The 2020 Flowies!

Periods are everywhere! In movies, on TV, in podcasts! We decided to create special awards to honor creative ways to talk about periods in pop culture. Welcome to the first-ever Flowie Awards!!!

May 24, 2020 • 8:39

Periods During Quarantine

Periods During Quarantine

Maya, 10, got her period for the first time right before the COVID-19 pandemic and has been making the best of it. And Maggie Di Sanza, 17, an activist in Wisconsin, is raising funds to support menstruators in need.

May 17, 2020 • 9:49

López Family Values

López Family Values

This family’s attitude toward their bodies and menstruation has changed over the years. Aszana, her mother, Vanessa, and her grandmother, Rosa, share their period stories with each other.

May 10, 2020 • 12:19

Just in Time for Lola

Just in Time for Lola

Lola Blackman talks to Kamilah about being a late bloomer, her feelings about the idea of “womanhood,” and wondering when she would finally get her period. Our producer, Mia, also looks into why some people are late bloomers — spoiler alert: there’s nothing wrong with it!

May 7, 2020 • 11:02

Feeling My Flo Trailer

Feeling My Flo Trailer

Feeling My Flo is a reported podcast where menstruation is an event that happens to all types of bodies.

May 5, 2020 • 1:43

BONUS: Me, Mom, and Our Friend

BONUS: Me, Mom, and Our Friend

Kamilah and her mom, Sherene, remember the first few years of their periods — the good, the bad and the ugly — and share lessons they’ve learned about menstruation. (And we record epic levels of mother-daughter sass.)

Oct 24, 2019 • 13:34

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