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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Menstrual Equity and Inclusion with Holly Johnston and Carly Pistawka

In this special episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, celebrating Women’s History Month, Alycia Anderson discusses the importance of menstrual equity and inclusion with guests Holly Johnston and Carly Pistawka. Holly is the founder of ‘Periods for All,’ a nonprofit organization dedicated to making menstrual products accessible for marginalized communities, while Carly is an advocate in the menstrual health community and co-founder of Moon Time Sisters BC (now Moon Time Connections). The conversation covers their personal journeys, advocacy work, barriers faced by disabled individuals in managing menstruation, and future initiatives aimed at improving menstrual health accessibility.

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Quotes from Our Conversation

If I can do something that helps another person with a disability, then my struggle has been worth it.

~ Carly Pistawka

It’s not that hard to provide accessibility and inclusion right from the very beginning. Everybody needs the same access. There’s no reason why we shouldn’t.

~ Holly Johnston

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Contact Carly Pistawka

Carly is a physically disabled individual that is passionate about advocating for access and equity. In 2020, Carly co-founded Moon Time Sisters BC, a non-profit group aimed to send menstrual products to remote Indigenous communities in Northern BC and the Territories. Currently, Carly is the Education and Advocacy Lead for Periods for All. She is hoping to pursue a medical degree, and has a Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology from UBC.

Carly’s LinkedIn Profile | Carly’s X Account | Moon Time Sisters BC

Contact Holly Johnston

Holly has been a dedicated advocate for children and youth with diverse needs for over 25 years. From her early experiences in Child and Family Services, being a foster parent, and to her role as a Life Skill Coach and mother of 5. Inspired by the unique challenges faced by those with increased barriers, Holly recognized the pressing need to address the gap in menstrual accessibility for marginalized individuals, and started the nonprofit Periods for All to help create a world where menstrual equity is a reality for all.

Holly’s LinkedIn Profile | Periods for All Instagram | Periods for All Website

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