Nonviolent Communication Episode 4

The Book Interrupted six women continue discussions inspired by reading “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer. In this episode they touch on topics of painful periods, men living in women’s bodies for a month, sexual and menstrual education, period underwear, perimenopause, and naturopaths versus doctors. They finish the episode by sharing whether they each recommend the book.  Discussion Points: Changing our mindsets that pain with periods is not normal, even if it is common It might be common, but it’s not normal - how can we use this in other parts of our lives? Would there be equality if women were in power? What would happen if men had to live in a women’s body and mind for a month? Should doctors be required to take a mandatory class specific on women’s biology? Why do we segregate sex ed? How do we educate children about menstruation - both girls and boys? Period underwear - do they work and how do we clean them? What are the symptoms of perimenopause? PCOS? Bloodwork ranges - the difference between doctors and naturopaths? Would we recommend this book? Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs. Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group What's up with her? | 22 Minutes The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht Epic theatre and ...

The Book Interrupted six women share their thoughts while reading “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer, followed by group discussions on their experiences with perimenopause, urinary incontinence, cysts and menstrual cups. Just because something is common, does not mean that it’s normal.   Discussion Points:   The history of the period What is the ideal period? Seed cycling  How can you use your period as a diagnostic tool? Perimenopause and menopause Just because something is common, does not mean that it’s normal. Does period underwear work? How do hormone fluctuations affect our bodies? Urinary incontinence  How does it feel when a cyst bursts? The benefits of using a menstrual cup     Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:   Win a pair of Knix Period Underwear! My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs. Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina—Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Dr Jennifer Gunther The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunther Diva Cup ...

Continuing on from the previous episode, this group of six women delve deeper into the book “Women who Run with the Wolves”. They discuss their personal views and whether they think the book is a valid observation of the female psyche. Interestingly, they all agree that regardless of who you are, the book is sure to envoke deep thought about society’s expectation of women. They guide listeners on parts of the book that resonated with each of them as well as things about the book they didn’t enjoy.  Discussion Points: The importance of the timing of reading this book Author’s writing make getting into the book difficult  The audiobook version is more palatable  Critique of the book’s over analysation of meaning and symbolism How music relates to the book Kelly Lee Owens Album - Innersong Thoughts on Music Fiona Apple’s Album The “cage” of being categorised by society A perspective on society’s expectations of men  Resources: Book Interrupted Website  Book Interrupted YouTube Channel Women Who Run with the Wolves Book Interrupted on Spotify Pitchfork Article - Kelly Lee Owens Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters ...