Periods, Power, and Policy: Fighting to End Menstrual Inequality Worldwide with Christine Garde-Denning EP298

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What if a simple, reusable menstrual cup could help girls stay in school, reduce global waste, and change public policy all at once? In this powerful episode of It’s Hertime, Cody sits down with Christine Garde Denning, founder of CouldYou?, the nonprofit disrupting period poverty on a global scale.

Christine’s CouldYou? Cup is a 10-year solution to a centuries-old problem—providing dignity, health, and opportunity to millions of menstruators. From working with the Gates Foundation to lobbying U.S. lawmakers, Christine shares how menstrual health is deeply intertwined with power, equity, and systemic change.

Whether you’re passionate about public health, sustainability, or simply want girls everywhere to thrive, this conversation will move and mobilize you.

Resources & Links:

•Learn more or donate at: CouldYou.org

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

•The personal story that led Christine to create CouldYou?

•Why menstrual cups are a game-changing solution to period poverty

•What it takes to shift cultural stigma and influence national policy

•How period inequality impacts education, public health, and the environment

•Why Christine believes menstruation is one of the most overlooked public health issues today

•Tips for helping the next generation embrace their cycles with pride and confidence

•A moving story from Christine’s work that continues to fuel her mission

Want to Join the Movement?

Christine offers ways you can get involved—from supporting CouldYou? to changing the conversation around menstruation in your own community.

Listener Takeaway:

“Periods are powerful. When we protect a girl’s right to manage her cycle with dignity, we unlock her future.”

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