Another Bloody Podcast

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with Carol Vale, proud Dungati woman and founder of Murawin, a First Nations-led consultancy driving change across culture, community and social impact. Carol shares her experience growing up on an Aboriginal mission, where access to period products was limited and conversations around menstruation were guided by cultural practices and the concept of women’s business. Together, they explore the complexities of delivering period products into remote First Nations communities, the importance of cultural safety, and why access alone is not enough without education, trust and respect. This conversation highlights the often-overlooked barriers faced by First Nations women and girls, from affordability and access to stigma and shame, and the critical role community-led solutions play in creating lasting change.Because true menstrual equity means ensuring every woman and girl can manage her period with dignity, in a way that respects her culture, her community, and her identity. Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'.You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign, and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia.Follow Share the Dignity's journey:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sharethedignityYou can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee https://tritondigital.com/privacy-faq for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This a short takeaway from the episode 'How one bag gave Meaghan a new beginning'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This a short takeaway from the episode 'How one bag gave Meaghan a new beginning'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode - 'Shelly Horton felt like her life was falling apart, it was Perimenopause'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode - Lucy Peach on period power and embracing your cycleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with 2024 ACT Australian of the Year Joanne Farrell, builder, industry leader and founder of Build Like A Girl, to unpack the urgent need for Building Bloody Change. Jo shares her firsthand experience navigating the construction industry as a woman, from walking onto sites without basic amenities to witnessing talented women leave the sector due to preventable barriers. Together, they explore the reality of Australia’s skills shortage, the systemic inequities still present on worksites, and why access to clean toilets, sanitary bins and period products is not a luxury, but a fundamental workplace standard. This conversation challenges workplaces to do better, highlighting how small, practical changes can create lasting impact. Because if we are serious about attracting and retaining women, we must build workplaces that respect dignity, safety and equity for all. Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/ Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign, and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia. Follow Share the Dignity's journey: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/ You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustralia See https://tritondigital.com/privacy-faq for privacy information.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode - Lucy Peach on period power and embracing your cycleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode - Lucy Peach on period power and embracing your cycleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Tahlia Isaac sits down with Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle and shares her powerful life story, from a childhood marked by silence and self-doubt, to addiction, and the series of events that led her into prison. With honesty and clarity, Tahlia reflects on how unaddressed trauma, shame, and a lack of support shaped her choices, and how the justice system too often misses opportunities for care and intervention.  Tahlia also speaks to the realities of managing a period in watch houses and prison, the loss of autonomy behind bars, and how something as simple as access to period products is deeply tied to dignity and self-worth. Now a mother, advocate and founder of Project:herSELF, Tahlia’s story is one of accountability, growth, and the power of compassion to change lives.  Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'.  You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/  Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign, and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia.  Follow Share the Dignity's journey:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/  You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode - 'Jenna with the Pink Talks Period Power and Smashing Stigma'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode - 'Jenna with the Pink Talks Period Power and Smashing Stigma'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Jaklyn, a single mum, breast cancer survivor and survivor of domestic violence. Jaklyn shares her journey from a happy childhood to the moment she had to flee to safety, driving through the night with her children in tow. Not long after, she faced an 18-month cancer battle while trying to hold everything together. During one of the hardest periods of her life, Jaklyn received an It’s in the Bag, something she could hold onto when everything felt overwhelming. The note inside helped her keep going, and a special item inside boosted her confidence as she completed chemo. This is an honest and deeply moving conversation about survival, dignity, and the power of being seen when life feels impossible. You can learn more about the It's in the Bag here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/ Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia. Follow Share the Dignity's journey: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/ You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Gemma, a proud Aboriginal mum of three and survivor of years of domestic violence. After her tenth and final attempt to leave, Gemma arrived at a refuge and found an It’s in the Bag waiting on the bed, an act of kindness that gave her hope in her darkest moment. Gemma shares her story of fleeing danger, rebuilding her life from the ground up, studying social work, and now working for a community organisation built on the belief of mob working for mob. Today, she helps others find safety, dignity and belonging, and even gets to hand out It’s in the Bag donations to women walking the path she once did. This is a conversation about survival, healing, cultural strength, and how one bag can change a life (and a community). You can learn more about the It's in the Bag here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/ Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia. Follow Share the Dignity's journey: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/ You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode, Rochelle sits down with Miranda a survivor of domestic violence whose life was upended by fear, control and manipulation. Amongst multiple attempts to escape, custody battles, and doing everything she could to protect her children, it was a simple It’s in the Bag donation that reminded her that she mattered.  Miranda shares the subtle red flags she learned to dismiss, the generational patterns she fought to break, and the moment the tote bag filled with essentials helped her feel seen again. This is a story of resilience, community, and how small acts of generosity can have a big impact on someone's life.  You can learn more about the It's in the Bag here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebagAnother Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia. Follow Share the Dignity's journey:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Kylie King, former Albury Council mayor, current councillor, and passionate advocate for community wellbeing. From her unexpected leap from motorsport journalism into local government, to leading the charge on menstrual equity in Albury, Kylie shares why council support is critical in breaking down stigma and ensuring access to period products for those in need. Together, they explore the power of data, the importance of small wins, and how local leaders can create lasting change. You can learn more about the Council Cares here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/end-period-poverty/council-cares Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/ Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia. Follow Share the Dignity's journey: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/ You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode ‘Oscar’s Journey Navigating Periods and Identity as a Trans Man’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode ‘Oscar’s Journey Navigating Periods and Identity as a Trans Man’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a short takeaway from the episode ‘Oscar’s Journey Navigating Periods and Identity as a Trans Man’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.