Another Bloody Podcast
Another Bloody Podcast

Another Bloody Podcast

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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.

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Tahlia's journey finding purpose after prison
JAN 27, 2026
Tahlia's journey finding purpose after prison
In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Tahlia Isaac sits down with Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle and shares her powerful life story, from a childhood marked by silence and self-doubt, to addiction, and the series of events that led her into prison. With honesty and clarity, Tahlia reflects on how unaddressed trauma, shame, and a lack of support shaped her choices, and how the justice system too often misses opportunities for care and intervention.  Tahlia also speaks to the realities of managing a period in watch houses and prison, the loss of autonomy behind bars, and how something as simple as access to period products is deeply tied to dignity and self-worth. Now a mother, advocate and founder of Project:herSELF, Tahlia’s story is one of accountability, growth, and the power of compassion to change lives.  Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'.  You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/  Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign, and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia.  Follow Share the Dignity's journey:  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/  You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The reality of fighting cancer while starting over
DEC 27, 2025
The reality of fighting cancer while starting over
In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Jaklyn, a single mum, breast cancer survivor and survivor of domestic violence. Jaklyn shares her journey from a happy childhood to the moment she had to flee to safety, driving through the night with her children in tow. Not long after, she faced an 18-month cancer battle while trying to hold everything together. During one of the hardest periods of her life, Jaklyn received an It’s in the Bag, something she could hold onto when everything felt overwhelming. The note inside helped her keep going, and a special item inside boosted her confidence as she completed chemo. This is an honest and deeply moving conversation about survival, dignity, and the power of being seen when life feels impossible. You can learn more about the It's in the Bag here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/ Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia. Follow Share the Dignity's journey: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/ You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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She tried to leave 10 times, the last one saved her life.
NOV 27, 2025
She tried to leave 10 times, the last one saved her life.
In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Gemma, a proud Aboriginal mum of three and survivor of years of domestic violence. After her tenth and final attempt to leave, Gemma arrived at a refuge and found an It’s in the Bag waiting on the bed, an act of kindness that gave her hope in her darkest moment. Gemma shares her story of fleeing danger, rebuilding her life from the ground up, studying social work, and now working for a community organisation built on the belief of mob working for mob. Today, she helps others find safety, dignity and belonging, and even gets to hand out It’s in the Bag donations to women walking the path she once did. This is a conversation about survival, healing, cultural strength, and how one bag can change a life (and a community). You can learn more about the It's in the Bag here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/ Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia. Follow Share the Dignity's journey: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/ You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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