Period Power! Club president Makayla Leon interviews Senator Michelle Hinchey, who introduced a successful bill to require menstrual products to be offered for free in public colleges in New York State and university restrooms.

Period Power! Club advisor Tina Dierna shares her TMI Project monologue on how she came to be known as “Tina the Tampon Lady."

This episode was produced in partnership with HUDSY and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. It was written and produced by Hayley Downs, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson. It was directed by Raine Grayson. All episodes are shot and edited by HUDSY.

TMI Project is available to offer true storytelling workshops and performances for your school or workplace: tmiproject.org [http://tmiproject.org/].

If you believe in the power of true storytelling to change the world, support TMI Project with a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.hudsy.org
 * https://www.periodpowerclub.com

Period Power Stories: Senator Michelle Hinchey on Period Politics

Period Power activists interview mentor Dara Lurie, one of the TMI Project Workshop Leaders who helped them craft their Period Power Stories. Dara shares advice that she received as a young activist in Berlin, directly from Audre Lorde herself. 

Makayla shares her Period Power story, a letter to her body recounting her journey of self-love and acceptance while she grapples with societal expectation around her multiracial identity and menstruation.

This episode was produced in partnership with HUDSY and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. It was written and produced by Hayley Downs, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson. It was directed by Raine Grayson. All episodes are shot and edited by HUDSY.

TMI Project is available to offer true storytelling workshops and performances for your school or workplace: tmiproject.org [http://tmiproject.org/].

If you believe in the power of true storytelling to change the world, support TMI Project with a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.hudsy.org
 * https://www.periodpowerclub.com

Period Power Stories: Bloody Storytelling

Did you know that an estimated 11,000 tampons are used over the course of the average menstruators' lifetime? Period Power! Club members discuss some options for more environmentally friendly menstrual products. The club watches Domonique’s 2023 TMI Project monologue about her first time using a tampon, and Domonique reflects on how telling her true story on stage has impacted her one year later.

This episode was produced in partnership with HUDSY and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. It was written and produced by Hayley Downs, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson. It was directed by Raine Grayson. All episodes are shot and edited by HUDSY.

TMI Project is available to offer true storytelling workshops and performances for your school or workplace: tmiproject.org [http://tmiproject.org/].

If you believe in the power of true storytelling to change the world, support TMI Project with a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.hudsy.org
 * https://www.periodpowerclub.com

Period Power Stories: Recycle Your Cycle

Introducing Period Power Stories, a video podcast collaboration between true storytelling organization TMI Project, and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club.

Period Power Stories was produced in partnership with HUDSY and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. It was written and produced by Hayley Downs, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson. It was directed by Raine Grayson. All episodes are shot and edited by HUDSY.

TMI Project is available to offer true storytelling workshops and performances for your school or workplace: tmiproject.org [http://tmiproject.org/].

If you believe in the power of true storytelling to change the world, support TMI Project with a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.hudsy.org
 * https://www.periodpowerclub.com

Period Power Stories: Trailer

Raine introduces listeners to Period Power Stories, TMI Project’s collaboration with the brave students of Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. Period Power Stories uses true storytelling to raise awareness of menstrual stigma, period poverty, and the urgent need for comprehensive education. 

Period Power! Club is a chapter of PERIOD.ORG. [https://www.period.org]

This episode was produced in partnership with HUDSY and Kingston High School’s Period Power! Club. It was written and produced by Hayley Downs, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson. It was directed by Raine Grayson. All episodes are shot and edited by HUDSY.

TMI Project is available to offer true storytelling workshops and performances for your school or workplace: tmiproject.org [http://tmiproject.org/].

If you believe in the power of true storytelling to change the world, support TMI Project with a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.hudsy.org
 * https://www.periodpowerclub.com

Introducing Period Power Stories

When Sam finds himself at St. Christopher's – an in-patient addiction treatment facility – for the second time, he discovers an unexpected solace when he becomes a church choir director. Tune in to learn how, when his community learns of a tragic loss,  Sam (and the Grateful Dead) helps them find harmony within the chaos.

If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at  1-800-662-HELP.

Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a meaningful connection you made with someone during a difficult time.

TMI Project Staff

 * Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
 * Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
 * Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator
 * Raine Grayson (he/him), Organizational Administrator
 * Dara Lurie (she/her), Partnership Outreach Coordinator 
 * Riley Gibbons (they/them), Administrative Assistant

This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston.  It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson.

If you believe everyone deserves the right to safely share their truth, make a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Your gift powers our storytellers, who do more than entertain: they reclaim the power of the untold story. They divulge the “too much information” parts we usually keep to ourselves for personal liberation, human connection, and freedom, for both themselves and those who listen.

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.vicariousresilience.com/ [http://www.vicariousresilience.com/]
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.radiokingston.org [https://www.radiokingston.org/]

Sam Finds a Ripple of Hope with the Grateful Dead

The youngest of four boys in a family that abides by a “stifle-your-feelings” approach to life, Jonathan learns how to process his chaotic life through his dreams. Listen in to find out how, at 9 years-old, he’s awoken from a recurring nightmare to find it’s become a reality. 

If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at  1-800-662-HELP.

Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a time when you felt misunderstood or overlooked by your family.

TMI Project Staff

 * Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
 * Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
 * Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator
 * Raine Grayson (he/him), Organizational Administrator
 * Dara Lurie (she/her), Partnership Outreach Coordinator 
 * Riley Gibbons (they/them), Administrative Assistant

This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston.  It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson.

If you believe everyone deserves the right to safely share their truth, make a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Your gift powers our storytellers, who do more than entertain: they reclaim the power of the untold story. They divulge the “too much information” parts we usually keep to ourselves for personal liberation, human connection, and freedom, for both themselves and those who listen.

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.vicariousresilience.com/ [http://www.vicariousresilience.com/]
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.radiokingston.org [https://www.radiokingston.org/]

Jonathan Finds His Child’s Pose

As a result of historical and generational trauma,  Tyana’s elders are not comfortable expressing anxiety and depression. She feels she’s being trained to smile through trauma. Listen to hear how Tyana discovers she has a superpower; a world where she is made of magic. 

If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at  1-800-662-HELP.

Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a personal experience that made you feel empowered and in touch with your unique identity.

TMI Project Staff

 * Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
 * Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
 * Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator
 * Raine Grayson (he/him), Organizational Administrator
 * Dara Lurie (she/her), Partnership Outreach Coordinator 
 * Riley Gibbons (they/them), Administrative Assistant

This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston.  It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson.

If you believe everyone deserves the right to safely share their truth, make a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Your gift powers our storytellers, who do more than entertain: they reclaim the power of the untold story. They divulge the “too much information” parts we usually keep to ourselves for personal liberation, human connection, and freedom, for both themselves and those who listen.

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.vicariousresilience.com/ [http://www.vicariousresilience.com/]
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.radiokingston.org [https://www.radiokingston.org/]

Tyana is Made of Magic

In her own recovery from alcoholism, Patty sifts through resentments toward her father, known to most as Wild Bill, after navigating a lifetime of family chaos and grief, all sparked by his drinking and wild ways. Listen to hear how Patty came to see herself in her father, and find the compassion to forgive him, and ultimately herself. 

If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at  1-800-662-HELP.

Writing Prompt: Write a true story about a significant turning point in your relationship with a parent or guardian.

TMI Project Staff

 * Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
 * Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
 * Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator
 * Raine Grayson (he/him), Organizational Administrator
 * Dara Lurie (she/her), Partnership Outreach Coordinator 
 * Riley Gibbons (they/them), Administrative Assistant

This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston.  It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson.

If you believe everyone deserves the right to safely share their truth, make a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Your gift powers our storytellers, who do more than entertain: they reclaim the power of the untold story. They divulge the “too much information” parts we usually keep to ourselves for personal liberation, human connection, and freedom, for both themselves and those who listen.

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.vicariousresilience.com/ [http://www.vicariousresilience.com/]
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.radiokingston.org [https://www.radiokingston.org/]

Patty Refuses to Follow in Wild Bill’s Footsteps

Morris has learned how to navigate a life filled with challenges by finding solace in keeping busy with all the things he enjoys, from watercolor painting to working out mathematical equations. However, when TMI Project offered a storytelling workshop in collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Ulster County (MHA), he was hesitant to join. When he decided to overcome his fear of public speaking and give it a try, though, he transformed into a powerful storyteller.

In his story, Morris shares a heartfelt letter to his late grandmother, Gigi, and speaks out about to breathe stigma surrounding schizophrenia.

If you think you have a problem and want help, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Association’s National Helpline at  1-800-662-HELP.

Writing Prompt: Write a letter to a memorable family member or mentor who influenced your life.

TMI Project Staff

 * Eva Tenuto (she/her), Executive and Artistic Director / Co-founder
 * Blake Pfeil (he/him), Operations and Programs Manager
 * Laura Marie Ruocco (she/her), Marketing and Digital Coordinator
 * Raine Grayson (he/him), Organizational Administrator
 * Dara Lurie (she/her), Partnership Outreach Coordinator 
 * Riley Gibbons (they/them), Administrative Assistant

This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston.  It was written, edited, and produced by Eva Tenuto, Blake Pfeil, and Raine Grayson.

If you believe everyone deserves the right to safely share their truth, make a donation today! 

DONATE TODAY [https://www.tmiproject.org/donate/]

Your gift powers our storytellers, who do more than entertain: they reclaim the power of the untold story. They divulge the “too much information” parts we usually keep to ourselves for personal liberation, human connection, and freedom, for both themselves and those who listen.

Links

 * https://www.tmiproject.org
 * https://www.vicariousresilience.com/ [http://www.vicariousresilience.com/]
 * https://www.instagram.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.facebook.com/tmiproject
 * https://www.tiktok.com/@tmiproject
 * https://www.radiokingston.org [https://www.radiokingston.org/]

Morris: The Mind of Someone Like Me

The TMI Project Podcast features stories from more than a decade of live performances, profiling the brave souls who stepped on stage and shared the stories they were most afraid to tell. Here we will take a deeper dive and share the stories behind the secrets, and what happened next.