Co-inventorist of @theperiodplace
Such a special episode to make and share, Periods and te ao Māori with Te Rina Triponel. Te Rina is an incredible wāhine working at Māori Television. We asked Te Rina to come on this episode to discuss waiwhero and what having a period means to her as a wāhine Maori. As always we learn about periods but also debunk some myths and work through some points of shame.
Thanks to our mates at U by Kotex!
When she became a mum last year, Te Rina turned her journalist training on herself asking questions of her whanau to better understand the experiences of wāhine who came before her. Whether Māori or not we hope this episode inspires people with periods to honour their bodies and maybe start looking at it from a different perspective.
Resources
The Spinoff - Decolonise your body! The fascinating history of Māori and periods (more resources within this article
https://thespinoff.co.nz/atea/17-04-2019/decolonising-your-body-maori-attitudes-to-periods/
By @LeonieHayden
https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/leonie-hayden/
Books and resources by Dr Ngahuia Murphy
https://waiwhero.com/
Anna McAllister
https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/anna-mcallister/
https://twitter.com/nope_thank_u
The Gram, The Web & The Other Stuff
@MuthaTeRina - Te Rina Triponel
https://www.instagram.com/muthaterina/
@ThePeriodPlace
https://www.instagram.com/theperiodplace/
https://www.theperiodplace.co.nz/
@TeganYorwarth
https://www.instagram.com/teganyorwarth/
@DanikaRevell
https://www.instagram.com/danikarevell/
@UbyKotexAUNZ
https://www.instagram.com/ubykotexaunz/
https://www.ubykotex.com.au/
@BlueandGinge
https://www.instagram.com/blueandginge/
https://www.blueandginge.com/
Theme Music: All Stars by Patrick Patrikios
The culture of shame around periods and a strain on resources prevent some people in Aotearoa from accessing basic period education and products. People who get periods are often ostracised from basic activities, and if you’re struggling to put food on the table as it is, affording period products can become an insurmountable burden, no one should have to live that way. This episode Danika and Tegan chat with Jacinta Gulasekharam, co-founder of Dignity, a fellow initiative helping Aotearoa work towards period equity, and our very own Sarah Mikkelson, co-founder of The Period Place.
Thanks to our mates at U by Kotex!
Menstrual health is not just an issue for developing countries. While the daily challenges people face might be different, periods are still met with silence, neglect, and stigma here in Aotearoa. Dignity and The Period Place are among several Kiwi initiatives that are working towards ending period poverty in Aotearoa. You may very well never experience period poverty but someone in your group of friends, workplace or school might. Listen to this episode to gain understanding and learn how you can be part of the solution.
Resources
The Period Equity Ladder - The Period Place
https://www.theperiodplace.co.nz/the-period-equity-ladder
The Gram, The Web & The Other Stuff
@DignityNZ
https://www.dignitynz.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_dignitynz/
@_bySarah
https://www.instagram.com/_bysarah/
@ThePeriodPlace
https://www.instagram.com/theperiodplace/
https://www.theperiodplace.co.nz/
@TeganYorwarth
https://www.instagram.com/teganyorwarth/
@DanikaRevell
https://www.instagram.com/danikarevell/
@UbyKotexAUNZ
https://www.instagram.com/ubykotexaunz/
https://www.ubykotex.com.au/
@BlueandGinge
https://www.instagram.com/blueandginge/
https://www.blueandginge.com/
Theme Music: All Stars by Patrick Patrikios
It’s time to talk about the things you only talk about with your closest mates. This episode we brought in Dani Fennessy to do just that. Dani is the host of the podcast Diaries of a Dyke and we love her because she isn’t afraid to talk about anything, seriously nothing is off the table in this episode. We chat about having sex on your period, why Dani isn’t keen on scissoring, and the terror of missing a period.
Thanks to our mates at U by Kotex!
Dani Fennessy’s podcast Diaries of a Dyke is a real, safe and completely open podcast for the rainbow community. She’s joined by guests from all walks of life to share learnings and experiences from the LGBTQ+ world on a mission to never let anyone feel alone in their sexuality or identity. Dani is also a host of the Hope Cast podcast where she and guests talk about all things mental health.
Resources
@GirlRelatedAfterDark
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlRelatedAfterDark/
The Gram, The Web & The Other Stuff
@DiariesofaDyke
https://www.instagram.com/diariesofadyke/
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/diaries-of-a-dyke/id1505150547
@Dani.Fennessy
https://www.instagram.com/dani.fennessy/
@HopeCast_
https://www.instagram.com/hopecast_/
@ThePeriodPlace
https://www.instagram.com/theperiodplace/
https://www.theperiodplace.co.nz/
@TeganYorwarth
https://www.instagram.com/teganyorwarth/
@DanikaRevell
https://www.instagram.com/danikarevell/
@UbyKotexAUNZ
https://www.instagram.com/ubykotexaunz/
https://www.ubykotex.com.au/
@BlueandGinge
https://www.instagram.com/blueandginge/
https://www.blueandginge.com/
Theme Music: All Stars by Patrick Patrikios
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Creator Details
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Episode Count
9
Podcast Count
2
Total Airtime
4 hours, 25 minutes
PCID
418490