Another Bloody Podcast
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Hosted by the ‘pad lady’ herself, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay, you will hear raw and real stories from the recipients of kind donations, the changemakers who help spread the word, the volunteers who make it all possible, and the charity partners who join us on the journey. Hear how just one packet of period products, or one It’s in the Bag filled with essentials, can change someone’s world. Both side-splittingly funny and utterly heartbreaking, leave this podcast with goosebumps that’ll have you wanting to be part of the change to ensure menstrual equity here in Australia.
Moments that Matter - Kath Koschell, told she’d never walk again for the 2nd time
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Mar 2, • 5:30
Darian survived childhood trauma and poverty, now she is changing lives
Taken from her mother at just eight years old, Darian’s childhood was filled with instability, neglect, and unimaginable hardship. Moving through countless foster homes, struggling to access basic necessities like period products, she fought through shame, poverty, and trauma to become a fierce advocate for change. Now a successful business owner, she ensures no one in her workplace faces the same struggles she did. In this raw and heartbreaking episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Darian shares h
Feb 27, • 31:45
Moments that Matter – Kath Koschell, ending up at rock bottom
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Feb 23, • 11:42
Moments that Matter - Why Amy & her daughter recieved a bag
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Feb 2, • 7:23
How period shame led to stealing toilet paper
In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, we hear from one of our incredible Share the Dignity volunteers, Stacey. Stacey opens up about her journey from surviving on rice and needing to create makeshift period products out of toilet paper, to rediscovering hope through the kindness of strangers. With heartfelt stories of resilience and the power of It's in the Bag, this episode shows how small acts of dignity can change lives. It’s a raw and inspiring conversation about what it means to
Jan 27, • 26:47
Moments that Matter - Amy on how she ended up in a domestic violence service
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Jan 19, • 3:47
Moments that Matter - Why 'it's in the bag' was a turning point in Amy's life
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Jan 12, • 10:20
Moments that Matter - Therese on the importance of volunteering
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Jan 5, • 6:10
How Kath Koschel turned tragedy into triumph through kindness
What happens when life knocks you down not once, but twice? In this heartfelt episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle Courtney sits down with Kath Koschel, founder of the Kindness Factory, to share a deeply moving story of friendship, loss, and the power of kindness. Kath opens up about her journey from professional cricketer to facing life-changing injuries and unimaginable personal loss. Through resilience and love, she found purpose in inspiring one million acts of kindness. Together
Dec 27, 2024 • 38:08
Moments that Matter - Therese on her shocking domestic violence relationship
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Dec 22, 2024 • 9:52
Moments that Matter - Therese on how the death of her Mum impacted her
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Dec 15, 2024 • 5:16
Moments That Matter - The difference one It's in the Bag makes
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Dec 8, 2024 • 8:12
Moments That Matter - Christian Hull hearing his impact
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Dec 1, 2024 • 9:01
How one bag filled with essentials can change a life
In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle Courtenay, founder of Share the Dignity, shares the powerful story behind the It’s in the Bag campaign. What began in 2015 as a small act of kindness in her local community has grown into a nationwide movement, delivering life-changing bags filled with essentials to those in need. Hear firsthand from It's in the Bag recipients how these thoughtfully donated bags restore dignity, hope, and self-worth to women and girls during their toughest time
Nov 27, 2024 • 24:49
Moments That Matter - Dignity vending machines
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Nov 24, 2024 • 8:26
Moments That Matter - Enlightening conversations
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Nov 17, 2024 • 7:29
Moments That Matter - Creating change
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Nov 10, 2024 • 7:10
Moments That Matter - Starting a charity
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Nov 3, 2024 • 9:00
A story of survival, how It’s in the Bag helped Amy rebuild
Amy's story is one of strength and survival. From suspected poisonings to not being able to shower alone, it took a lot of courage for Amy to leave the domestic violence relationship and start anew. After fleeing, Amy and her daughter received an It's in the Bag each for Christmas that restored their faith in humanity. Here all about Amy's inspiring journey in this episode of Another Bloody Podcast with Share the Dignity founder Rochelle. Learn more about It's in the Bag: https://www.sharethedi
Oct 27, 2024 • 29:21
Moments That Matter - Changing lives
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Oct 20, 2024 • 5:47
Moments That Matter - Be your own light 💡
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Oct 13, 2024 • 4:26
Escaping violence and finding purpose by helping others
Share the Dignity's founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with Therese, a dedicated Share the Dignity volunteer whose personal journey fuels her passion for ending period poverty. After losing her mother as a teenager and fleeing a violent marriage while pregnant, Therese found strength in helping others. Join us as she shares her inspiring story, her connection to Share the Dignity, and how she’s making a difference by giving back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 28:16
4. A deep dive into the shocking Bloody Big Survey statistics
In 2024 Share the Dignity conducted the Bloody Big Survey, which is now the world’s biggest body of data on menstruation. In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle Courtenay delves into the statistics that shocked her the most, why the survey needed to happen and how she was able to get 153,000+ responses. Along the way Rochelle shares some eye-opening stories directly from the survey respondents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2024 • 29:08
3. How an It’s in the Bag donation changed Kim’s life
Trauma has been a constant in Kim’s life as she battled an abusive home life as a child and domestic violence relationships as an adult. In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Kim shares her story with Share the Dignity founder Rochelle and talks about how an It’s in the Bag donation became a beacon of light and hope as she battled through her trauma. Learn more about It’s in the Bag: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag Donate period products in March and August: https://www.share
Jul 27, 2024 • 31:27
2. Myths Christian Hull believed about periods
Join Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle Courtenay and Australia’s favourite funny man, Christian Hull, on Another Bloody Podcast. Christian Hull has been a Share the Dignity ambassador since 2018 and has learnt A LOT about periods in the process. In this hilarious episode hear about all the myths and misconceptions Christian once believed about periods, along with plenty of warm and fuzzy moments. Tune in to learn why Christian passionately supports the charity despite never experiencing a peri
Jun 27, 2024 • 29:09
1. Overcoming trauma to changing the world
In this first episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle Courtenay, aka Australia's 'pad lady', opens up about her past filled with family and domestic violence. She shares how the experience shaped her and led her on a journey towards self-acceptance which allowed her to start the Australian charity Share the Dignity. Starting a charity from scratch is no easy feat and Rochelle talks about the trials and tribulations that came with it. Despite the challenges, she remains dedicated to making a
May 27, 2024 • 29:40