Talking about periods: Ending shame and building understanding for every child

Emerging Minds Families

Aug 11 2025 | 00:29:33

00:00 / 00:29:33

Show Notes

In this episode, host Nadia Rossi is joined by Rochelle Courtney, founder of Share the Dignity, a national charity with the mission to ensure that no woman, girl or person who menstruates has to choose between food and period products. Rochelle talks about the reality of period poverty and how we can better educate our children with the right language about periods to eliminate shame and stigma while supporting their mental health and wellbeing.

Other Episodes

Episode 0

July 14, 2025 • 00:18:34

Exploring the role of grandparent carers

Many children and young people in Australia are currently being cared for full time by their grandparents. People who take on this role are...

Episode 42

July 29, 2024 • 00:22:25

Staying connected when a parent works away from home

In this episode, host Alicia Ranford talks with Sally Braddy. Sally is a mother of three children whose husband has to spend a lot...

Episode 20

September 11, 2023 • 00:19:29

Supporting children and young people who identify as gender diverse

In this episode we chat with Ellen Murray about how parents can support the children and young people in their lives as they explore...