Lions, Tigers, Tampons OH MY!

Period Besties Podcast: The Truth About Tampons & Toxins In this special episode of the Period Besties Podcast, hosts Stasha and Katie dive into a recent study from UC Berkeley revealing the presence of heavy metals like arsenic and lead in both organic and non-organic tampons. They explore how these toxins can affect your body and why it's essential to be mindful of the products you use. The episode also highlights alternative menstrual products, such as menstrual cups, discs, and bamboo cloth pads, and offers practical advice on mitigating toxin exposure in daily life. Tune in to learn how to navigate these findings and make well-informed decisions for your menstrual health.   Links for this episode: Put a cup in it quiz: https://putacupinit.com/ Bamboo underwear: https://lilova.com/?ref=sgbnurmw&utm_source=ambassadors 15% off code - STASHAWASHBURN15   00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:19 Special Episode: Addressing Tampon Toxins 02:12 Understanding the Study on Tampon Toxins 05:01 Environmental Impact of Menstrual Products 08:48 Exploring Alternatives to Traditional Tampons 11:26 Practical Tips for Reducing Toxins 15:05 Diving into Menstrual Product Options 26:37 Final Thoughts and Resources 28:43 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutout   Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack  Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound