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Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation
Written by Amanda Laird
Narrated by Amy McFadden
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By examining the history of period shame and its effects on women's health, this narrative aims to lift the veil on menstruation, breaking the curse once and for all.
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Amanda Laird
Amanda Laird is a feminist holistic nutritionist specializing in menstrual health and is the host of Heavy Flow—a weekly podcast dedicated to casual conversations about periods and other taboo health and wellness topics. She lives in Toronto.
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