The Pill. A Stroke And Taboo Poetry with Author and Poet Holly McComish

Our guest today Holly McComish, an author, poet, producer and women’s health ambassador from East London.At the age of 25 Holly suffered a Stroke due to the combined contraceptive pill and became determined to publish a poetry book that could raise awareness around women’s health issues.And in January this year her debut book,  ‘If Tits Could Talk’ was published.Hollys book is a fun and relatable poetry collection that also holds important health messages. The book uses wit, rhyme and vibrant illustrations to discuss smear tests, contraception, STI’s, Menopause and the need to be breast aware and more. It’s the perfect read for any woman.Holly’s work was discovered and platformed by world renowned poet Rupi Kaur and has been praised by the likes of Davina McCall and Dame Kelly Holmes, as well as numerous women’s health charities such as CoppaFeel and The Pink Ribbon Foundation. If Tits Could Talk is now currently stocked in over 50 independent bookshops across the UK and here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tits-Could-Talk-Holly-McComish/dp/1399943693In the Book Collective we read chapter 1 of Twelve Moons. A Year Under A Shared Sky by Caro Giles. The first chapter is Wolf Moon, a time of deep self-reflection which Caro does beautifully in this chapter, her life now in January 2021 as a single mum with four girls in Northumberland and an insight into her life as an 18 year old partying in Guildford. The Foodie launches with a tasty gazpacho from Jinty, this chilled tomato and vegetable cold soup is brimming with goodness. You can find the recipe on the link: https://cookieandkate.com/ultimate-gazpacho-recipe/ Our WI, playing the card game Patience, can you shuffle and play? There’s a new WI that you can get involved in, there’s an inspirational quote from Lou, it’s another episode brimming with chat, your comments, and all the usual shenanigans. So, settle in for this hour(ish) podcast full of meaningful chat. If you’ve enjoyed our Podcast you may like to consider buying us a Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastHere you can find updates, photos and some inclusive content we won’t post anywhere else and your donation will help us ensure we continue to bring you great quality of content and sound. Our campaign for a Menopause Clinic in Devon is moving closer but we still need signatures on our petition: https://www.change.org/p/wheresmyclinicOr to send your testimonials please email us: [email protected] finally, if you would like the templates to send to your MP or CCG please visit our website: https://menopauseclinicfordevon.co.uk Holly McComish: Book. If Tits Could Talk. A collection of poetry.I: @holly_mccomishYou can watch the full interview on our Womenkind Collective YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgmHLcdx28eco-XlkWYwUA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenkindcollectivepodcast/message☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.