Episode 41: Periods, Power & Plastic-Free Solutions: Redefining Menstrual Health with Amy Orr
In this empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, we welcome back the passionate and fearless Amy Orr — founder of Youme, a groundbreaking sustainable menstrual health brand. Known for her previous appearance on “Getting Real About Periods,” Amy continues to challenge taboos and create impactful change in how we discuss, experience, and support menstrual and sexual health.
Amy shares how frustration over the lack of eco-friendly period products sparked the creation of Youme, which now provides reusable period underwear, menstrual cups, and education in schools. We dive into how she’s building communities, breaking silence around reproductive health, and empowering people — especially young girls — to live unapologetically.
This conversation is raw, honest, and life-changing. We explore:
Why rage and curiosity are powerful tools in advocacy
How to start conversations around periods and sexual health
The real impact of sustainable period products
Why period shame still exists—and how to smash it
Creating access and equity in menstrual care
This episode is for anyone who has felt shame about their body or been made to feel like their experiences are “TMI.” Amy reminds us that nothing about your body is taboo. Listen in and learn how to reclaim the conversation.
Learn more and support Amy’s work at: www.youme.ie
Ways to Engage: If questions come up about your period or sexual health, write them down. Take them to the doctor’s office and ask, or ask if your friends have any experience with your questions. It shouldn’t be taboo to talk about normal functions of the female body, and you’re not alone in your situation, though it may feel like you are.
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Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 4:16 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 11:38 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 20:40 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 30:28 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 1:06:20 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 1:13:38 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:17:52 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:25:45 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:36:00 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:38:09 )
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Original FEEL Podcast Theme Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
Keywords: Sustainable Period Products, Menstrual Health Education, Reusable Period Underwear, Period Poverty Solutions, Eco-Friendly Menstrual Care, Amy Orr Youme, Breaking Period Taboos, Sexual Health Conversations, Menstrual Cups Reusable, Shame-Free Period Talk, Period Education for Schools, Menstrual Equity Activism, Women's Reproductive Health, Plastic-Free Periods, Sustainable Menstruation
Hashtags: #PeriodPositive #MenstrualHealthMatters #SustainablePeriods #BreakTheTaboo #PeriodPoverty #PlasticFreePeriods #ReproductiveHealth #PeriodEducation #MenstrualEquity #TMIIsNormal #PeriodTalk #SexualHealthAwareness #EcoFriendlyPeriods #YoumeByAmyOrr #UnapologeticallyYou