229. "Period Pain Cost Me $14,000" with Kate Helen Downey
Financial Feminist28 Huhti 2025

229. "Period Pain Cost Me $14,000" with Kate Helen Downey

Let’s be real — periods are a huge part of life for millions of us, but we’re still taught to suffer through the pain, stay quiet about the discomfort, and not ask too many questions. In today’s episode, I'm joined by Kate Helen Downey, host of the incredible podcast CRAMPED, who is on a mission to change that. We’re getting into everything you should have been taught about your body but probably weren’t –– the truth about hormones, the reality of living with endometriosis (endo) and PCOS, why the system isn’t built for menstruating bodies, and how period pain is affecting our wallets, careers, and overall health. If you’ve ever wondered whether your pain is "normal" (hint: if it’s wrecking your day, it’s not!), or felt dismissed by doctors when you tried to get answers, this conversation will make you feel seen. We’re breaking down the phases of your hormonal cycle, what debilitating period symptoms might be telling you, and why advocating for your health — even when the system is stacked against you — is an act of radical self-care. Kate’s Links: Website: https://www.katehelendowney.com/ CRAMPED podcast: https://www.katehelendowney.com/cramped Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katehelendowney/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kateiscramped To get more resources including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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BONUS: Overcome Burnout with Mallory Rowan

BONUS: Overcome Burnout with Mallory Rowan

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20. The Myth of "Making It" with Qveen Herby

20. The Myth of "Making It" with Qveen Herby

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19. How to Negotiate with Confidence

19. How to Negotiate with Confidence

There are two ways to better your financial situation in life –– make more or spend less. Both options mean you’re going to have to negotiate, so why are we so afraid of something that can help us so ...

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18. What Credit Card Companies Don't Want You to Know with Credit Expert Vrinda Gupta

18. What Credit Card Companies Don't Want You to Know with Credit Expert Vrinda Gupta

The Credit Card Industry is built on sexism (surprise, surprise, another industry that benefits the patriarchy) –– and not understanding how credit cards, credit scores, and things like reward points ...

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17. The Dark Truth of Diet Culture with Victoria Garrick

17. The Dark Truth of Diet Culture with Victoria Garrick

The toxic AF billion-dollar diet industry perpetuates the message that our bodies are never “enough” (skinny enough, strong enough, curvy enough, whatever enough) using predatory tactics to keep us op...

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16. Roth IRA or 401K?

16. Roth IRA or 401K?

If you don’t invest, you likely won’t be able to retire…ever. This feels harsh because it is. The good news is that the best day to start investing is today and it’s never too late to start. It’s also...

5 Touko 202230min

14. How to Travel (Ethically) on a Budget with Netflix's Jo Franco

14. How to Travel (Ethically) on a Budget with Netflix's Jo Franco

If travel is on your bucket list, whether it’s weekend road trips or backpacking through the Alps, this episode is the one for you. Today, host Tori Dunlap is joined by creator, world traveler, polygl...

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13. Three Sneaky Patriarchal Money Myths Keeping Women from Building Wealth

13. Three Sneaky Patriarchal Money Myths Keeping Women from Building Wealth

FINANCIAL FEMINIST IS BACK, BABY! Your favorite host, Tori Dunlap, is back and better than ever with a whole new season of guest interviews and insightful mini-episodes for the foreseeable future. Fi...

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