Feeling My Flo
Feeling My Flo is a reported podcast where menstruation is an event that happens to all types of bodies.
Bonus · Fri, October 06, 2023
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 navigating the first year of their daughter Jelyani’s life, in Spanish. Language is key to their connection as a family and as Hondurans living in a predominantly Mexican neighborhood in Waukegan, Illinois. The Paz family never questioned teaching their baby Spanish. But many Latinos in the U.S. grapple with the misconception that doing so could delay their child learning English, or affect their development. There’s also the stigma Latinos face when they don’t teach their children Spanish. Reporter Andrea Flores dives into the research on infant brain development that supports bilingualism, and tackles the harmful misconceptions that divide U.S. Latinos along language lines. For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit us at 100latinabirthdays.com. Follow us on social media @100latinabirthdays.
Bonus · Wed, July 26, 2023
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 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 by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis. This series was funded by a grant from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
S1 E22 · Wed, May 12, 2021
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.
S1 E21 · Wed, May 12, 2021
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.
Sun, September 13, 2020
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.
Sun, September 06, 2020
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.
Sun, August 30, 2020
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.
Sun, August 23, 2020
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.
Sun, August 16, 2020
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.
Sun, August 09, 2020
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.
Sun, August 02, 2020
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.
Sun, July 26, 2020
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.
Sun, July 19, 2020
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.
Sun, July 12, 2020
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.
Sun, July 05, 2020
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.
Sun, June 28, 2020
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.
Sun, June 21, 2020
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.
Sun, June 14, 2020
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.
Sun, June 07, 2020
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.
Sun, May 31, 2020
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.
Sun, May 24, 2020
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!!!
Sun, May 17, 2020
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.
Sun, May 10, 2020
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.
Thu, May 07, 2020
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!
Tue, May 05, 2020
Feeling My Flo Trailer
Feeling My Flo is a reported podcast where menstruation is an event that happens to all types of bodies.
Bonus · Thu, October 24, 2019
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.)
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