Period To Pause - EP89: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Rulebreakers and Womxn Who Make History with Haley Shapley

EP89: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Rulebreakers and Womxn Who Make History with Haley Shapley

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01/11/24 • 27 min

Period To Pause

As we continue our look back to Period to Pause’s top episodes of 2023, we delve into the impactful intersection of womxn and sports. Haley Shapley joins us to discuss the unpacking the profound shifts observed within our generation. Tune in for an insightful conversation on reshaping perceptions and empowering womxn in sports and beyond.

History of womxn in fitness and sports
The struggles of female athletes from genetic-based stereotyping
Menstruation myths and how they affect womxn’s access to opportunity
How historical scare tactics shaped the idea of menstrual side effects
What makes resistance and strength training holistically beneficial
Why is being physically fit a lifestyle viable to anyone at any age?

Resources mentioned in this episode

Strong Like Her by Haley Shapley | Kindle and Hardcover
Katie Sandwina
Abbye “Pudgy” Stockton
Will Keith Kellogg
British Boxing Board of Control
Katherine Switzer
Boston Marathon

About Haley Shapley
Haley Shapley is an award-winning journalist, a certified group fitness instructor, and the author of Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes, which traces the previously untold history of womxn who defied convention in pursuit of physical strength.

Haley has contributed to Teen Vogue, Shape, Self, Shondaland, Forbes Health, and hundreds of other publications. When she's not writing, she's usually working toward a fitness goal; past pursuits have included running a marathon, riding her bike 200 miles, and competing in a bodybuilding show.

Connect with Haley

Website: Haley Shapley
Instagram: @haleyshapley

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History of womxn in fitness and sports
The struggles of female athletes from genetic-based stereotyping
Menstruation myths and how they affect womxn’s access to opportunity
How historical scare tactics shaped the idea of menstrual side effects
What makes resistance and strength training holistically beneficial
Why is being physically fit a lifestyle viable to anyone at any age?

Resources mentioned in this episode

Strong Like Her by Haley Shapley | Kindle and Hardcover
Katie Sandwina
Abbye “Pudgy” Stockton
Will Keith Kellogg
British Boxing Board of Control
Katherine Switzer
Boston Marathon

Connect with Haley

Website: Haley Shapley
Instagram: @haleyshapley

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EP88: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Changing the Narrative About Menopause with Jeanne Andrus

Celebrate the new year with a flashback to Period to Pause's top episodes of 2023. In this episode, Jeanne Andrus delves into the intricacies of menopause, offering insights and sparking engaging conversations. Tune in for a compelling exploration of this vital topic as we kick off 2024.

How hormonal performance is affected during perimenopause
Why prioritizing healthcare matters while you age
Fetishizing of young women and the societal narrative
The importance of marriage compatibility in approaching midlife

Resources mentioned in this episode

Disney
I Just Want To Be Me Again by Jeanne Andrus | Kindle and Paperback
Where Is My Wife And What Have You Done With Her by Jeanne Andrus and Jesse Andrus | Kindle and Paperback

About Jeanne Andrus
Jeanne Andrus is a menopause guru who managed her menopause naturally and holistically. After quitting her corporate job, she became a personal trainer, and her practice grew into what she calls Menopause Mastery Coaching.

Now, she's on a mission to spread the knowledge she's gleaned to women everywhere through her podcast "Menopause Matters," her book, "I Just Want to Be ME Again!" and through appearing on podcasts like this one.

Connect with Jeanne

Website: Menopause Matters
Podcast: Menopause Matters
Facebook: Menopause Matters
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EP90: PTP’s Top Episodes of 2023: Bridging The Gap Between Womxn’s Health, Law, and Technology with Bethany Corbin

Join us in the third episode of our engaging retrospective series as we explore pivotal insights into womxn's health, healthcare, and data. Bethany Corbin leads a compelling discussion, shedding light on crucial considerations for womxn. Tune in now for this thought-provoking conversation.

Female reproductive rights in the post-Dobbs era and how you should be mindful of the menstrual tracking apps you are using
The unjust disparities in navigating the reproductive health landscape for men and womxn
Powerful methods for protecting womxn's rights to data privacy and reproductive health
Risks in period and pregnancy tracking apps and what you can do to prevent your data from being monetized
Womxn’s health tracking apps that are the most data-hungry and those that have the best data privacy protection

Resources mentioned in this episode
Surfshark

About Bethany Corbin
As a healthcare innovation and femtech attorney, Bethany is on a mission to help thought-leading companies revolutionize the global womxn’s health sector. She founded FemInnovation, which helps transform and disrupt “standard” care delivery for womxn’s health through specially tailored legal and educational programs, thought leadership, and advocacy. Bethany is a recognized leader and was named among the Top 200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women’s Health and Femtech.

Bethany’s strategic insights have been featured in top news outlets. She has testified about the importance of data privacy for reproductive health before the Maryland Cybersecurity Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Consumer Privacy. She is an Advisory Board Member for Kisaco Research’s Women’s Health Innovation conference series. She is also a recipient of the 2023 Champion in Healthcare Award by the Global Health Conferences.

Connect with Bethany