silence secrecy and judgement — Blog — Thrive Revolution: Dr Emma Ross.

Drown out the silence and brave the wilderness – what Brené Brown teaches us about creating a space where women can thrive.

How we can change the culture and open up the conversation about female topics such as the menstrual cycle. Improving our understanding of our self, specifically what it means to be female, and how what’s happening in our body’s makes us perform – in sport and in other areas of our life is very empowering. If we can stop the secrecy, silence and judgement that surround subjects like the menstrual cycle then we have so many opportunities to allow girls and women to fulfil their potential. !

Emma RossApril 30, 2020culture, Women in sport, Menstrual cycle, silence secrecy and judgement, tabboo, Brene Brown

The power of the words we use

Using the right language when we are talking about lots of the topics that are important for female health and performance is so important. Yes, it might be embarrassing at first and you might not know all the right words. But if we don’t try, then we won’t be able to empower and educate girls and women, and they won’t be able to advocate for their own health and wellbeing. It’s time to say it right.

Talking taboo's, Menstrual CycleEmma RossApril 17, 2020euphemism, menstrual cycle, period, menstruation, correct language, female athlete, Women in sport, vulva, tabboo, stigma, silence secrecy and judgement