EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 3M
The Woman Who Changed What's In Your Pad: Susie Hewson on Menstrual Advocacy and Radical Care
from Reproductive Rebel · host Adrienne Irizarry, HWH
For decades, period products were something women were expected to use—but not question.Bleached fibers. Plastic layers. Synthetic fragrances. Pesticide-laden cotton.And very little transparency about what was actually inside.In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Susie Hewson, founder of Natracare, one of the first companies to create certified organic and plastic-free menstrual care products.Long before sustainability became a buzzword, Susie was already connecting the dots between environmental toxins, women’s health, and the products we use during our cycles.Her work helped spark global conversations about:Organic cotton menstrual carePlastic pollution from disposable period productsIngredient transparency in feminine hygieneThe relationship between ecological activism and reproductive justiceIn this conversation, we explore:✨ What inspired Susie to challenge the conventional feminine hygiene industry✨ The environmental and health impacts of conventional menstrual products✨ How advocacy can begin with a single uncomfortable question✨ Why menstrual care is still a feminist issue✨ What women deserve when it comes to products used on the most absorbent tissue of the bodySusie reminds us that rebellion doesn’t always look loud.Sometimes it looks like quiet persistence… asking better questions… and building something better.If you care about your body, the planet, and the future of menstrual care—this conversation will leave you inspired.-Susie Hewson is a champion in the period care business, over 30 years ago, Hewson developed the first brand of organic and natural period care products. Natracare, produces chlorine- and plastic-free products that are made out of biodegradable materials. Over the years, the company has acquired a wide range of certifications and awards for its eco-friendly practices. Hewson is a lifetime active environmentalist and disrupter with respect for humanity and the natural world.https://www.natracare.com/Moon Essence®: Holistic solutions for a symptom free life.Join The Rebel Frequency Inner Circle to unlock bonus episodes and content from the Reproductive Rebel herself*Our FREE Facebook community, Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Woman!Book with Moon Essence®Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @moonessenceme“Hard Lotion” is a lotion “bar", solid at room temperature, made with 3 ingredients (shea butter, coconut oil & beeswax). Designed to heal & protect hands & feet from cracked & extremely dry skin. Use code "RR" now for 20% offLeave a Review! Help others find this helpful information.
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For decades, period products were something women were expected to use—but not question. Bleached fibers. Plastic layers. Synthetic fragrances. Pesticide-laden cotton. And very little transparency about what was actually inside. In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Susie Hewson, founder of Natracare, one of the first companies to create certified organic and plastic-free menstrual care products. Long before sustainability became a buzzword, Susie was already connecting the d...
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