This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Escaping violence and finding purpose by helping others'.

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'How an It's in the Bag donation changed Kim's life.'

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Myths Christian Hull believed about periods',.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle Courtenay, founder of Share the Dignity, shares the powerful story behind the It’s in the Bag campaign. What began in 2015 as a small act of kindness in her local community has grown into a nationwide movement, delivering life-changing bags filled with essentials to those in need. Hear firsthand from It's in the Bag recipients how these thoughtfully donated bags restore dignity, hope, and self-worth to women and girls during their toughest times. Learn more about It’s in the Bag: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Myths Christian Hull believed about periods'.

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Myths Christian Hull believed about periods.'

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Overcoming trauma to changing the world.'

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Overcoming trauma to changing the world.'

Amy's story is one of strength and survival. From suspected poisonings to not being able to shower alone, it took a lot of courage for Amy to leave the domestic violence relationship and start anew. After fleeing, Amy and her daughter received an It's in the Bag each for Christmas that restored their faith in humanity. Here all about Amy's inspiring journey in this episode of Another Bloody Podcast with Share the Dignity founder Rochelle.  Learn more about It's in the Bag: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Overcoming trauma to changing the world.'

This is a short takeaway from the episode 'Overcoming trauma to changing the world.'

Share the Dignity's founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with Therese, a dedicated Share the Dignity volunteer whose personal journey fuels her passion for ending period poverty. After losing her mother as a teenager and fleeing a violent marriage while pregnant, Therese found strength in helping others. Join us as she shares her inspiring story, her connection to Share the Dignity, and how she’s making a difference by giving back.

In 2024 Share the Dignity conducted the Bloody Big Survey, which is now the world’s biggest body of data on menstruation. In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle Courtenay delves into the statistics that shocked her the most, why the survey needed to happen and how she was able to get 153,000+ responses. Along the way Rochelle shares some eye-opening stories directly from the survey respondents.

Trauma has been a constant in Kim’s life as she battled an abusive home life as a child and domestic violence relationships as an adult. In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Kim shares her story with Share the Dignity founder Rochelle and talks about how an It’s in the Bag donation became a beacon of light and hope as she battled through her trauma. Learn more about It’s in the Bag: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag Donate period products in March and August: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/dignity-drives TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains conversations around childhood sexual assault, domestic violence, and sexual assault. 

Join Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle Courtenay and Australia’s favourite funny man, Christian Hull, on Another Bloody Podcast. Christian Hull has been a Share the Dignity ambassador since 2018 and has learnt A LOT about periods in the process. In this hilarious episode hear about all the myths and misconceptions Christian once believed about periods, along with plenty of warm and fuzzy moments. Tune in to learn why Christian passionately supports the charity despite never experiencing a period firsthand, and his favourite moments from the journey.

In this first episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle Courtenay, aka Australia's 'pad lady', opens up about her past filled with family and domestic violence. She shares how the experience shaped her and led her on a journey towards self-acceptance which allowed her to start the Australian charity Share the Dignity. Starting a charity from scratch is no easy feat and Rochelle talks about the trials and tribulations that came with it. Despite the challenges, she remains dedicated to making a difference and helping those in need. Listen in to the podcast to hear Rochelle's raw and inspiring story of overcoming trauma and turning it into something positive. Visit sharethedignity.org.au 

Hosted by the ‘pad lady’ herself, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay, you will hear raw and real stories from the recipients of kind donations, the changemakers who help spread the word, the volunteers who make it all possible, and the charity partners who join us on the journey. Hear how just one packet of period products, or one It’s in the Bag filled with essentials, can change someone’s world. Both side-splittingly funny and utterly heartbreaking, leave this podcast with goosebumps that’ll have you wanting to be part of the change to ensure menstrual equity here in Australia.