Welcome to The Blobcast: Free the Period, a ground-breaking podcast that tackles all things related to menstruation with candour, humour, and expert insights.
The Blobcast is your go-to source for discussions on periods, from the basics to the complex. Our host, Kasey Robinson, invites guest experts to join her in four eye-opening episodes that cover everything from pain, shame, period basics, to products and their costs.
We believe that it's high time we break the silence surrounding periods. By having open and honest conversations about menstruation, we aim to:
· End Stigma - Periods are a natural part of life, and there's no shame in discussing them openly.
· Educate - Learn about period-related topics, debunk myths, and get expert advice.
· Empower - Encourage everyone to embrace their bodies and experiences.
Episode Highlights
EP.01 SHAME
Let's break down the walls of shame surrounding menstruation. We discuss societal taboos and the importance of owning our menstrual experiences with our guest experts Molly Fenton, a period equality advocate and founder of Love Your Period charity and Richard Etherington Benson, a Project Manager and Facilitator from Beyond Equality, a charity which works with men and boys that works to bring them into the conversation on gender equality.
EP.02 BACK TO BASICS
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your period journey, this episode is for you. We cover the fundamentals, answer common questions, and discuss the use of language in the fight against period stigma. Our guest experts include Le-Nise Brothers, a period nutritionist and yoga teacher, author of “You Can Have a Better Period” and Period Story podcast host and Saskia Boujo, a period campaigner, relationship and sex educator and author of “This Period in My Life”.
EP.03 PRODUCTS + COSTS
With an array of period products available, which best suits you? Why they can be so expensive? The effects of cost-of-living- crisis. Tune in to explore the world of period products and their associated costs with guest experts Kenny Ethan Jones, an activist, writer, model, advocate and history creator who became the first trans man to front a period campaign, and Terri Harris from Bloody Good Period, the UK’s leading period equity charity.
EP.04 PAIN
The unspoken struggles of period pain. Our guest experts share insights, tips, and coping strategies to make those painful days a little more bearable. They include Dr. Annabel Sowemimo, a gynaecologist for Reproductive Justice, an outpatient clinic, a sexual health clinic and a menopause clinic and Chante Joseph, writer and author of Black British Power, broadcaster, and presenter of The Guardian’s pop culture podcast, and content creator.
Resources and Learning Pack
Download our The Blobcast Resourcing and Learning Pack which will guide you on topics covered in the podcast.
Join the Conversation
Subscribe, listen, and share our podcast to help us spread the word. Together, we can make menstruation a topic that's celebrated, not hidden. You can catch The Blobcast: Free the Period on your favourite podcast platforms and social media.
