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

Send us Fan MailWhat 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•Shop hormone-supportive supplements at Mixhers.com — Use code CODY for a discountIn 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 missionWant 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.”Enjoyed the episode?Share it with the women in your life and help amplify this global menstrual health movement.Leave a review and subscribe to It’s Hertime for more conversations that empower women through education, storytelling, and science.Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders