Join this enlightening conversation with Dr. Mary Claire O'Brien which covers a wide range of topics including the shame and embarrassment that so wrongly shroud a girl's period, feminine hygiene product taxes and lack of access that impact girls' education, the psychological transition of menopause, and so many inspirational words about motherhood, womanhood, and aging. She is a deep thinker and her perspective on these topics will profoundly impact you. Enjoy this gift of Dr. O'Brien!
We discuss:
Menarche and shame [6:00)
Cost of feminine products [7:30]
Period politics and taxes [10:09]
Modern society's view of older women [18:42]
Motherhood and sacrifice [20:40]
Menopause as a "disease" [24:50]
Psychological transition of menopause [28:38]
Women and wisdom through the decades [32:05]
Links discussed in the show:
NC Tampon Tax
The Period Project
ThePadProject.org
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