272. Why Women's Stories Matter with Kayla Branstetter

Hello hello! We're finally back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast and I’m so happy to have Kayla Branstetter on today! Kayla is an English professor, TEDx speaker, researcher, and the author of Don't Be an Athena. Through her writing and research, she’s creating space for conversations that too often get pushed aside, helping women feel seen, heard, and less alone in their experiences. I loved getting to hear more about the story behind her book, the work she’s doing to challenge shame and silence around women’s health, and the incredible heart she brings to everything she creates. I know you’re going to get so much out of this conversation! **In this episode:** - **Why storytelling helps women feel less alone** - **The importance of creating spaces where women feel seen and heard** - **Why period education and body autonomy matter for the next generation** - **The lasting impact of shame, silence, and medical gaslighting** - **The meaning behind Don't Be an Athena** - **Why believing women can change the way we respond to trauma** Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! \*\*This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code **RACHEL33826** for 40% off your order!\** **Connect with Kayla** Website: kaylabranstetter.wpcomstaging.com Instagram: @kbranstetter87 Get her book: kaylabranstetter.wpcomstaging.com/dont-be-an-athena-book-orders Support the show **Connect with Rachel!** Instagram: @The\_Rachel\_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com