It's Not JUST a Period!
Hey girls, let's chat. Welcome to It's Not Just A Period podcast hosted by Alexandra. We are healthcare's dirty little secret and this podcast is calling out the BS in women's health. Women have been gaslit, dismissed and ignored for far too long. Each episode, Alexandra is joined by a very special guest to talk all things periods, cycles, Endometriosis, PCOS and more. We'll hear all of the good, bad and ugly bits that make up their inspirational story.
Episodes
We Have 455 Years Less Research On Women Than Men: Karli Büchling
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Alexandra is delighted to be joined by Karli Büchling; nicknamed the Period Dealer, who is spearheading critical menstrual research and revolutionising women’s healthcare.
Karli is bridging the gender health gap in medical research, where we have over 450 years less researc
I Had A Cyst The Size Of A Football Inside Me: Drew Collins
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Joining the girl chat this week is Drew Collins, who reached out to us with one of the most shocking endometriosis diagnosis we’ve heard to date.
After living with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome since a child, she is no stranger to pain so knew something was wrong when
Postpartum Psychosis Changed Me Forever: Hayley Thomson
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**TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide & Mental Illness**
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We are honoured and delighted to be joined by Hayley Thomson as she shares her story of Postpartum Psychosis.
After the birth of her second child, Hayley’s world started to change when symptoms of postpartum depression creepe
I Lost My Period For 12 Years: Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Joining Alexandra in the studio is women’s health journalist Ashleigh Spiliopoulou.
After sharing her journey of RED-S and Secondary Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Stylist magazine, she’s bringing these conditions to our girl chat.
As a teenager Ashleigh trained as a semi profess
My IBS Was Out Of Control, I Had No Idea It Was PCOS: Abbigale Bennett-Negahban
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This week we’re joined by Abbigale Bennett-Negahban whose life was plagued by horrendous IBS symptoms. It wasn’t until her early twenties that she discovered she had Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (previously known as PCOS).
Abbigale walks us through the complex journe
My Ovary Died And I Could Feel It: Tiffany Summerfield
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Joining Alexandra this week is Tiffany Summerfield; endometriosis warrior, nurse and leader of the upcoming Cardiff Endometriosis UK Support Group.
After collapsing in kitchen from a twisted ovary, she was quickly diagnosed with endo
I've Had Stage 4 Endometriosis My Entire Rugby Career: Gwen Crabb
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!It's Six Nations season and what a woman we have with us this week! Alexandra is joined by Brython Thunder star and Welsh six nations player; Gwen Grabb. Gwen has spent her entire rugby career living with chronic pain and debilitating
We're Taught To Be Ashamed Of Our Vulva: Kathryn King (Part 2)
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!She's back for more! Kathryn King is with us for part 2 of her episode talking all things vulvas, sex education and her own experience with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.Did you know the vagina is the inside not the outside? Do you know
Your Vagina Shouldn't Smell Like A Tropical Paradise: Kathryn King (Part 1)
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!Joining Alexandra this week is the one and only period bombshell herself, Kathryn King. She is a menstrual health educator, advocate and founder of Bloody Honest with over half a million followers across social media.Kathryn is a wealt
I Need A Bowel Specialist But The Health Board Has Rejected Me: Amy-Jane Davies
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!Alexandra is delighted to be joined by Amy-Jane Davies this week, one of the leading Welsh voices for endometriosis advocacy and awareness.Amy was diagnosed during emergency surgery for suspected appendicitis, only to discover that her
I Drained My Savings To Get A Diagnosis: Abbie Firth
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!In this episode Alexandra sits down with Abbie Firth, paddle boarding instructor and lover of the outdoors to talk about how women living with these conditions can still do badass things!Abbie shares how spending a decade on the contra
She Tried To Sneak Me Medication After I Explicitly Told Her No: Ella Pamment
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week's girl chat is on FIRE! Join Alexandra and OvaryReaction founder, Ella Pamment as they laugh, cry and shock each other with their stories.Ella walks us through jaw dropping story after jaw dropping story, her journey has been
My PMDD And Autism Was Misdiagnosed As A Personality Disorder: Lily Rose Winter
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week Alexandra is joined by Lily Rose Winter to discuss the relationship between PMDD, autism, and ADHD, and the huge impacts these have on her daily life.Lily reflects on her long and often frustrating journey to diagnosis, the w
I Was 15 When I Found Out I Was Infertile: Sheree Hargreaves
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week is a first for the podcast as we're talking about a brand new condition to the show, Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Alexandra is joined by advocate and campaigner, Sheree Hargreaves.Sheree has never experienced a 'natural'
They Told Me Sex Was Painful Because I'm Petite: Anishka Sooriah
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week, Alexandra is joined by Anishka Sooriah, who reached out to us wanting to share her journey with painful sex and tearing as a result of Endometriosis.Anishka opens up about years of misunderstood symptoms and how complicated
We've Lost Organs And Had Over 30 Surgeries Because Of Endometriosis: Gabriella Pearson & Anna Cooper
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week Alexandra welcomes the fabulous duo behind the Menstrual Health Project, Gabriella Pearson and Anna Cooper. Their friendship began on Instagram as they connected over Endometriosis but today it has become so much more as they
I was Begging Them For Help But No One Would Listen: Mariella Dearlove
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast and to keep up to date with Alexandra’s Vlogs.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week Alexandra sits down with Mariella Dearlove whose Endometriosis journey stole a decade from her and left her unable to function as a woman in her 20's.Over the past 10 years Mariella has been subjected to numerous surgeries, g
The Best (Part 2!) of It’s Not Just a Period… Plus, Join Us LIVE!
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!If you’re tired of being told “it’s just a period,” this episode is for you. Alexandra takes a look back at some of her favourite moments from the past six months, from honest chats about Endometriosis and PCOS to powerful stories of strength, resilience, and advocacy. T
The Best of It’s Not Just a Period So Far...Plus, We’re Going LIVE!
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!If you’re tired of being told “it’s just a period,” this episode is for you. Alexandra takes a look back at some of her favourite moments from the past six months, from honest chats about Endometriosis and PCOS to powerful stories of strength, resilience, and advocacy. These highl
Period Cups Changed My Life, Here's Why They're The Best Option: Kira Goode
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!Today Alexandra sits down with Eleria co-founder, Kira Goode, who is transforming the perception, understanding and landscape of period products.Kira shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey that led to the creation of Eleria, a sustainable menstrual cup designed to make
My Abnormal Anatomy Helped The Doctors Find Endometriosis: Elen Wyn
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!You'll know this week's guest as a loyal faithful and Welsh diamond from the hit BBC series 'The Traitors'. Joining Alexandra this week is the lovely Elen Wyn, who is sharing her journey with stage 4 Endometriosis. She describes the vital role TikTok played in discoverin
All They Talk About Is My Weight But I Deserve The Same Help As Everyone Else: Laura Potts.
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!In today's episode Alexandra sits down with women's health advocate and UGC creator, Laura Potts. Laura has been diagnosed with PCOS and Endometriosis, despite suffering with symptoms since her early teenage years she is still very much in the midst of her Endometriosis
Gynaecology Was The Old Boys Club But It's Changing: Dr Hazel Parkinson
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!This week Alexandra is joined by Dr Hazel Parkinson, General Practitioner and Aesthetics Doctor to discuss all things women's health.Dr Hazel walks us through her medical training, the years she spent working in general practice and the dramatic changes she's seen within the
I Was Always Going To Be A Mum, PCOS Couldn't Stop Me: Keisha Sethi
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!Joining Alexandra in the studio this week is entrepreneur, PCOS advocate and women's health coach, Keisha Sethi.Keisha’s journey started in year 5 of primary school, at such a young age she experienced excess hair growth and the start of her period. As a member of a
Endometriosis Is A Period Disease? Think Again: Jen Moore
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of It’s Not Just A Period Podcast.Welcome to It’s Not Just A Period!Joining Alexandra in the studio is author, campaigner, Endometriosis and Adenomyosis advocate, Jen Moore. Jen's story is shocking, heartbreaking and is riddled with medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis and misogyny. Her symptoms began at 11 years old and despite her own mum havi
The Influencers Lied, There's No Magic Supplement: Tia Purewal
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This week, Alexandra sits down with Tia Purewal, Endometriosis warrior and women's health expert.
Tia was diagnosed with superficial Endometriosis in 2021 after a year of debilitating symptoms which included daily nausea, painful sex and unpredictable bowel movements that plague
My Period Shame Helped Me Create Ove: Libby Tanswell-Gidney
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Joining Alexandra in the studio is Libby Tanswell-Gidney, founder of Ove. OVE is a period tracking app designed for girls aged 8 to 16, born from her own journey of confusion and embarrassment during puberty.
After starting her period in primary school before any of her friends,
They Told Me My Life Was Over, So I Went And Proved Them Wrong: Alexandra
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This week's episode is a bit different. You've heard her talk before but never like this. That's right, Alexandra is swapping roles for one week only, from host to guest. She's joined by Taylor James, host of The Waffle Shop Podcast to share her journey so far.
Alexandra shares
Natural Remedies vs Big Pharma: Kru & Hemang, BeYou Period
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This week we have an EXCLUSIVE interview for you.
Please welcome for their first ever podcast appearance Kru and Hemang, the sibling co-founders of BeYou. A flagship period product company committed to changing the dialogue around women's health.
Born from Kru’s experience of pe
From Menstrual Cycle Tracking to Olympic Gold: Charlotte Henshaw
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This week, Alexandra sits down with Charlotte Henshaw MBE, paracanoe athlete and Endometriosis campaigner.
In 2013 Charlotte started to experience excruciating pain in her right side and began a long 7 year journey to diagnosis resulting in a diagnostic laparoscopy 8 months befo
Every Month Brought Rage, Depression & Suicidal Ideation: Phoebe Williams
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Joining Alexandra in the studio this week is Phoebe Williams, she shares how her journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), led to founding the first ever UK charity for the condition.
Her story is one of resilience and determination, shedding light on the reality of l
The Aftermath Of My Botched Laparoscopy: Bell Ribeiro-Addy
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This week, Alexandra sits down with Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Labour MP for Clapham & Brixton Hill and Endometriosis warrior.
Bell chairs the All Parliamentary Group for Endometriosis and throughout her career has been a vocal champion for improving healthcare access, particularly in a
The Day I Lost Myself And Luca: Sharon Luca
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This week, Alexandra sits down with Sharon Luca, founder of the Luca Foundation, to discuss her devastating experience of losing her son, Luca, at full term.
Sharon bravely shares her journey through pregnancy, the systemic failures she encountered within the healthcare system,
PMDD, Motherhood & Cyclical Living: Kasi Reid
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This week, Alexandra sits down with Kasi Reid for an open and honest conversation about the overlooked condition of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
Kasi shares her deeply personal journey of living with PMDD, from the difficulties of obtaining a diagnosis to the profound impact
One Kidney, No Uterus and Still Me: Betty Mukherjee
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In this week’s episode, Alexandra is joined by Race Across The World’s Betty Mukherjee, who won viewers' hearts with her vulnerability and humour as she travelled with her brother, James.
On the show, Betty revealed how being diagnosed with the rare condition MRKH syndrome at ju
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Hey girls, let's chat. Welcome to It's Not Just A Period podcast hosted by Alexandra. We are healthcare's dirty little secret and this podcast is calling out the BS in women's health. Women have been gaslit, dismissed and ignored for far too long. Each episode, Alexandra is joined by a very special guest to talk all things periods, cycles, Endometriosis, PCOS and more. We'll he
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