45| Healthier Menstrual Cycles for Body + Planet with Moonly Organics Founder Kamaria McMillian

Today we’re getting into a taboo topic - feminine hygiene. Ewww gross, periods!! I know, I know. I felt this way for a long time. In most societies, we’re conditioned to believe that menstrual cycles are something to be embarrassed about or something that should be hidden and not discussed. But Nearly half of the Earth’s population has, will have, or has had a menstrual cycle. It’s what brings life to this planet, and it should be celebrated, or at the very least not treated like the plague. Since I’ve been environmentally conscious, I’ve examined every part of my lifestyle to see how I can be the most eco-friendly. I often encourage people to do a trash audit when they are first starting on their sustainable journey to see what kinds of things that are throwing away frequently. I’m sure most menstruating people would notice a bunch of pad or tampon wrappers in the trash every month. To learn more about this topic, today I’m talking to Kamaria McMillian, a black woman, a fellow Atlanta-native and owner of Moonly Organics, a naturally-derived feminine care line dedicated to ending the stigma that often surrounds feminine hygiene. Kamaria educates her followers on the harmful ingredients in traditional feminine care products and encourages us to embrace each phase of our divine femininity. Check out Moonly Organics website: https://www.moonlyorganics.com/ Follow Moonly Organics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonlyorganics/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl This episode is sponsored by Greenhouse Mercantile and Ana Luisa jewelry. Check out Greenhouse Mercantile for curated goods from local artists, black-owned businesses and fair-trade products. Visit https://www.greenhousemercantile.com/ to work with Kenya on building your capsule wardrobe or turning your home into a sanctuary with interior design. I'm a big fan of Ana Luisa, their pieces start at $39, and they are currently running the biggest sale of the year. You can get 60% off on the second item by clicking here: https://shop.analuisa.com/ariel Watch the video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NLxm8otsbm8 Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Join the Sustainable Brown Girl Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259424485303892/ Reference: Global Citizen - Which Period Products are Better for the Environment?