First of all … Happy Pride!
So let’s talk flow states. No, not that kind of flow state … we’re talking about the kind of flow that only people with uteruses would understand.
In this episode, centuries of shame and taboo surrounding a biological process, silenced pain and normalised suffering, and a society complicit in neglect and ignorance.
Reproductive Healthcare Leave: A Workplace Issue. Period. by Kate Everest
Menstruation affects half the population, yet the pain, stigma, barriers to healthcare, and workplace discrimination remain largely invisible.
Featuring the voices of those living with reproductive health conditions and those advocating for change, this story explores the barriers, stigma, and workplace challenges they face, alongside the growing push for recognition, support, and reproductive healthcare leave in Australia.
If the sight of blood gushing from any part of the body is enough to alarm us and a muscle injury is enough to leave one immobilised and requiring days for recovery, why do we expect one who is bleeding, enduring excruciating body pain, wrestling with hormonal chaos and mood swings — all at once — to carry on as if nothing is wrong?
Produced by Kate Everest
Supervising Producer: Craig Garrett.
Cycling Analogy by Felicity Weaver
Through the metaphor of a cyclist navigating hostile roads, this story examines the exhaustion and fear of moving through a world that was never designed with women in mind.
“But you know it can be better. You’ve heard of places where this exists, where you are just a vehicle.”
Produced by Felicity Weaver
More than a pad by Wing Kuang
For many people, a disposable sanitary pad is an everyday convenience.
But in rural India, where menstruation remains heavily stigmatised and access to menstrual products can be limited, a simple pad can mean confidence, opportunity, and dignity.
“ When girls are empowered, they can change the world”.
Produced by: Wing Kuang
All The Best Credits
Host: Gabriella Accaria
Kwame Slusher is our Production Manager
Catarina Fraga Matos is our Community & Programming Manager
The All The Best Executive Producer is Mel Bakewell
Imogen Brosnan is our Digital Media Trainee
Mixed & Compiled by Emma Higgins
And a special shout-out to all our amazing volunteers
Shining Bird composed our theme music
Annie Hamilton designed the artwork