Self-Care for Cycles

We interrupt this Winter hiatus for an important announcement…We've got a new name! Apparently “It's Just A Phase” was…well, just a phase, but we're still the same cyclical, intuitive, witchy show you know and love. While we're here we wanted to also give a quick update on what Kristen and Janine have been up to over the past month or so. Tune in for a quick check-in!We miss you and we'll be back soon. xoxoMentioned in this episode:Kristen's upcoming workshop- Cycle Magic: Harnessing Your Period Power for More Creativity and FlowSuperpower Your Natural Cycle - Good Witch KitchenJanine's new Feel Good Retail PodcastThe Annual Advisory - Feel Good RetailFREE GUIDE: Soul Statement - Feel Good Retail‘An Atlas Of Rare and Familiar Color' - The Harvard Art Museums' Forbes Pigment CollectionYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchenJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretailKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcyclesTwitter: @selfcare4cyclesSubscribe:iTunes | Spotify | Google | Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. And don't forget to leave a review! It lets us know you're listening and it helps other amazing people like you find our show.

As we head off on a holiday break, we wanted to leave you with answers to your most pressing questions! After two “seasons”,  we wanted to make sure to check in and make sure we were all on the same page and y'all came through with some great questions. We discuss:The rituals and practices that are constant in our practicesHow we research our topicsWhat it means when you bleed with the full/new moonHow we apply the moon phases to our businessesOur favorite tarot cardsWhy some people experience depression before their period& resources for shadow workThank you all for making this season amazing! We're wishing you a wonderful, safe, and relaxing holiday season. Mentioned in this episode:Janine's new Feel Good Retail PodcastHolisticism's new The Twelfth House PodcastFREE GUIDE: 5 Steps To A Feel Good Holiday SeasonKristen's Journal Prompt Highlight “September Song” by Agnes ObelTED conversation  with Elizabeth Gilbert (jump to min 50 to learn about her letter from love practice)Episode 6: Honoring The Creative Cycle Lacy Phillips — Unblocked Inner ChildGoldmining The Shadows by Pixie LighthorseRomancing The Shadow by Connie ZweigYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us Podcast Keep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles 

It's never a bad time to talk about breaking up with capitalism! In this episode, we discuss practices you can incorporate into your daily life - personal, business and spiritual - to do just that. While capitalism is a much bigger system that any of us individually can overthrow or transform, we can work to dismantle our reliance on it, relationship to it and begin to detangle our actions from the harmful effects of this system.Mentioned in this episode:Moonbeaming - ‘Protection Magic Techniques'Witch The Vote - ‘Capitalism 101'So You Wanna Be A Witch - ‘Queer Witchcraft and Anticapitalism with Anna Joy'Holisticism - Divesting From Wellness CapitalismNYT - ‘The Most Powerful Conservative Couple You've Never Heard Of'The 5 Best Alternatives To ULINEBoston Globe - ‘Profit Sharing Is A Win-Win'Episode 0 - The Cycle Of White SupremacyEpisode 16 - Cyclical ActivismForage and Sustain (+ gift guide)Alicia Kennedy - ‘On Chocolate'The Better World Shopping GuideSephora ‘Starter Witch Kit' BacklashAlternatives to Cleansing With Sage Your hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us Podcast Keep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles 

Let's take a tour through the solar year! The Wheel Of The Year includes 8 Sabbats (or holy days) including 4 solar festivals and 4 seasonal festivals, each marking the passage of the seasons and honoring the never-ending cycle of nature's fertility. By examining these mile markers through the year, we can align our self-care and rituals to connect more deeply to the earth — something we could all use a little more of these days. Mentioned in this episode:Celtic Women's Spirituality: Accessing The Cauldron Of Life by Edain McCoyGoldmining the Shadows by Pixie LighthorseSelf-Love PotionCord Cutting RitualsYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us Podcast Keep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles 

What better week to talk Tarot than Halloween? We both use Tarot personally and professionally so today, we wanted to give an overview of this magical, mystical (and shockingly practical!) tool. We dive into our personal relationships with Tarot, an overview of The Major Arcana, The Minor Arcana and The Court Cards, our favorite resources and some ways to get started.Mentioned in this episode:Samhain SpreadHonoring Your Ancestors: A Guide to Ancestral Veneration by Mallorie VaudoiseDecksRachel True's True Heart DeckSmith Rider Waite DeckNeo TarotAmenti Oracle DeckThe Marigold TarotThe Lioness Oracle DeckSpolia TarotGypsy Witch playing cardsSpirit Speak DeckSimple monthly tarot spreadEpisode #9: Let's Get ElementalResources for learning tarot:Between The Worlds (previously Strange Magic) podcast Biddy Tarot 78 Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel PollackLindsay Mack's “Tarot For The Wild Soul” podcast + Soul Tarot SchoolJessica Dore tarot classesYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us Podcast Keep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles 

Today, we're joined by writer and historian Rayshauna Gray to discuss breaking painful cycles. In addition to her work with Harvard University, The Cambridge Historical Society, Boston Book Festival, and National Organization for Women's Legislative Task Force, Rayshauna blends history, theology, astrology and tarot to explore topics like intergenerational trauma and imposter syndrome. She created #TheHeartWorkIs Framework, the Modus Operandi deck, and is currently finishing her first book, Roseland, which narrates the last 200 years of the nation's history through the stories of seven generations of women in Gray's family. She is brilliant, generous and oh-so-kind. We know you'll be as fascinated by this conversation as we were!Mentioned in this episode:Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2 Modus Operandi deck#TheHeartWorkIs FrameworkFollow Rayshauna on InstagramLearn more about Rayshauna's work Your hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us Podcast Keep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles Subscribe:iTunes | Spotify | Google | Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. And don't forget to leave a review! It lets us know you're listening and it helps other amazing people like you find our show!

Anyone else feel like they could use a little reconnection lately? Call it gut feelings, instinct, whatever you want - but intuition is a muscle we all have the ability to develop. We know the idea of starting to work with intuition can be intimidating, so we have 5 super simple (and free!) steps that can be done together or individually to begin working to tune in. Happy channeling! Mentioned in this episode:IlluminativesEveryone is Intuitive: Part OneYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles

To us, cyclical activism is a practice of being politically involved in a way that is ongoing and sustainable. In the same way that we use cycles to create supportive personal self-care practices, we can use cycles to ensure we are taking action towards collective change in a way we can keep up long-term. If you have ever felt overwhelmed or unsure of how to get involved, this episode is a great place to start!Mentioned in this episode:Superpower Your Natural Cycle (SYNC) membership programEpisode 004: Self-Care for Mercury RetrogradeElizabeth Gilbert on spiritual fitnessResistbotWitch the Vote podcast: Election Day AstroweatherVote.orgVote Save AmericaYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles

We have a very exciting show for you today! One of our favorite witches, Sarah Potter, joins the show to take us on an adventure around the color wheel! Sarah is a professional witch, color magic practitioner, tarot reader, and true beam of light. We know y'all are going to love this one! We talk about:Sarah's journey to becoming a witch in suburban NJCommunicating with animals What is color magic?How to use color magic for self-empowerment (and how you might be already!)Color rituals for creativity Which colors align with seasons and moon phasesSarah's new Color Magic Year Ahead readingsMentioned in this episode:FREE WORKSHOP 9/30: The Patriarchy vs. Your BodyFollow Sarah on IG: @iamsarahpotterEmail Sarah to book a reading + be added to her newsletter: tarotwithsarahpotter@gmail.comSarah's Weekly Tarotscopes for Astrology.com “I Asked A Witch About Manifesting & It Made Me Realize I've Been Doing It All Along”Your hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchenJanine Mulone | Spring Tide | @spring__tideKeep in touch!Website: itsjustaphasepod.comInstagram: @itsjustaphasepodTwitter: @justaphasepod

Today's episode is all about water energy! This week, we enter fall, making it the perfect time to go with the flow, show a little tenderness and focus on what feels good. We talk about:Our fall intentionsUnderstanding water energy through the cycles: fall, waning moon, luteal phaseThe Cups in the tarotSelf-care for fallWaning moon practicesTips for switching up nutrition and exercise for this phaseMentioned in this episode:Check your voter registration! nationalvoterregistrationday.orgThe Lioness Oracle TarotWhat's In Season: SeptemberCrockpot squash tipVideo: How to cut a spaghetti squashFREE WORKSHOP 9/30: The Patriarchy vs. Your Body Your hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us Podcast Keep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles 

How are your hormones doing, bbs? A little out of whack? You'll know it if you dread your period every month, and the pain, mood swings. cravings. and other rage-inducing issues that come along with it.But we've got your back, friends! This episode focuses on the gentle nutrition-based method for balancing your hormones and easing menstrual cycle problems. Kristen does a deep dive on seed cycling for a happier period, and Janine makes sure to ask all your burning questions as we go.Don't forget, Kristen is teaching a free workshop on taking your power back from the patriarchy and superpowering your cycle on September 30th. Get the details and RSVP below.Mentioned in this episode:FREE WORKSHOP on 9/30: The Patriarchy vs. Your BodyNap Ministry | Rest as Resistance — Twitter | InstagramEpisode 007: Get To Know: Kristen + Good Witch KitchenBlog: What Is Seed Cycling?Your hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body Podcast Janine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.com Instagram: @selfcareforcycles

Self-care for cycles is what we're all about here at It's Just a Phase Pod. We're flipping the script on our usual structure of sharing ideas based on the phase you're in, and instead, prescribing some self-care activities based on the energy of your mood, helping you use natural cycles to find a better balance. We want you to feel amazing bb!Mentioned in this episode:romanybotanicals Narcissus flower essenceLaurel Tree Healing Arts Hey You're Okay essenceYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchenJanine Mulone | Spring Tide | @spring__tideKeep in touch!Website: itsjustaphasepod.comInstagram: @itsjustaphasepodTwitter: @justaphasepod

We're back, friends! And this episode is packed with those Full Moon, back-to-school vibes that are in the air this week. We share what to expect in this next “season” of It's Just a Phase, give the Cosmic Update on the Full Moon in Pisces and the numerology of September, and get down to business talking about the best way to harness that back-to-school energy we all feel this time of year.Mentioned in this episode:Time Magic: Planetary Hours + ProductivityAsanaHow to Make a Planetary To-Do ListDeep Work by Cal NewportCatland BooksBeekeeper's Naturals B.Chill Hemp Honey SticksWooden Spoon Herbs Anxiety AllyEpisode 1: Four Phases, Four SeasonsYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchenJanine Mulone | Spring Tide | @spring__tideKeep in touch!Website: itsjustaphasepod.comInstagram: @itsjustaphasepodTwitter: @justaphasepod

This week, we answer YOUR questions about cycles! Now that we are 10 episodes in (#itsreal!!) we thought this was the perfect time to check in and make sure y'all understand not only the concepts behind living cyclically, but how to apply them to your real life. We also announce Summer Camp - 4 weeks of mini-episodes and embodiment practices to enjoy in the month of August. We discuss:How to get started with cycles (no, you're not just lazy if you haven't tried it yet)Eating for your menstrual cycleJournaling with the lunar cycleWhat cycles we really pay attention toHow to use cycles when you're changing industriesSummer Camp - coming to your feed next week  (!!)Mentioned in this episode:Alignment time via @mizmaggiebEpisode 006: Honoring the Creative CycleEpisode 001: Four Seasons, Four PhasesWhat is Seed Cycling?Many Moons planner (bookmark this for 2021!)Moon Phase appTime Passages appMoongiant.comYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

This week, we explore the elements through the lens of self-care and discuss a ton of ways you can start working with them. Put simply, the elements can be viewed as building blocks for understanding how to embody cycles. Having a firm grasp on the elements helps us to really utilize the information we've given you this season on different practices and cycles without having to study each one individually.We discuss:The 5 Elements: Fire, Earth, Air, Water & EtherHow Kristen & Janine use elements in their personal practicesThe energy and function of each element Tarot suits associated with each elementThe cycle of the zodiac through the elementsIdeas for how to work with each element for self-careMentioned in this episode:Witch Wave Podcast - Elemental MeditationJessica Dore on TwitterEpisode 2: Everyone is IntuitiveYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

Today, we're getting to know your co-host, Janine Mulone, and her business, Spring Tide (now Feel Good Retail as of 2021)! Janine is a business witch who guides thoughtful humans through moments of growth and transformation using equal parts intuition and intellect - aka she helps brands grow without burning out or selling their souls.We talk about:Intuitive business and bridging the gap between left and right brainWhat Spring Tide means and why it was the perfect name for her business

Today, we're getting to know your co-host, Kristen Ciccolini, and her business, Good Witch Kitchen! Kristen is a holistic nutritionist who helps clients care for their bodies and improve period symptoms by marrying evidence-based nutrition and spiritual practices. We talk about:The difference between culinary nutrition and functional nutrition How Good Witch Kitchen was startedKristen's own journey with health and wellnessWhat she was doing before she became an entrepreneurHow Good Witch Kitchen and Kristen's approach have evolved over timeWhat it looks like to work with KristenBusiness rituals and how her birth chart impacts the way she worksA new membership program she is currently developing to integrate nutrition and spirituality for better health (!!!)Want to work with her? You can get in touch by emailing kristen@goodwitchkitchen.net or filling out the form on her website. And don't forget to sign up to receive her free guide “Syncing With The Moon For A Better Flow”. Mentioned in this episode:The Feminist Wellness podcast (episodes on people-pleasing:  #67, #68, #70)The CauldronThe Academy of Culinary Nutrition certification programKristen's experience with the Culinary Nutrition Expert programJournal prompts to explore your relationship with foodYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

Creativity isn't only reserved for the artists of the world. Whether you're painting the next museum masterpiece or making dinner for yourself, we all have the ability to create.For the bigger projects that take more of our energy, we like to honor the creative cycle so we're firing on all cylinders in each of its phases without totally burning out.InitiationGrowthCompletionRestIn this episode, we talk all about these stages, what each one entails, how it looks in our own businesses, and some suggestions for moving forward. Also in the Cosmic Update: a full moon / lunar eclipse and a tarot spread to reflect on the past month.Mentioned in this episode:Tarot spread: monthly check-inElectional astrologyAstrology for Real Relationships by Jessica LanyadooCafe Astrology natal chartsThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

Today's episode is all about fire energy y'all. Now that we've entered summer, it's the perfect time to embrace the juicy, creative essence of the season. We cover:New segment for you: the Cosmic Update! What to expect this week in terms of moon phases, astro weather, and more so you can plan your life accordingly.Summer intentionsMercury retrograde updatesUnderstanding fire energy through the cycles: summer, full moon, ovulationSelf-care for summerFull moon practicesTips for switching up nutrition and exercise for this phaseMentioned in this episode:Janine's Ground & Groove playlistTaran Killam performing "Call Your Girlfriend" by Robyn on SNLRevolutionary Witchcraft: A Guide to Magical Activism by Sarah Lyons----------Your hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

Mercury goes into retrograde on June 18 — dun, dun, DUNNNN!Real talk: it's not that bad. Not if you know how to plan for it.We give you the basics on the internet's favorite scapegoat: what it means literally and energetically, its positive and negative implications, how to handle shadow periods, and some handy tips for making it to the other side unscathed. We also share some of our own embarrassing communication snafus, so make sure you share yours with us too so we can all feel better about it.Mentioned in this episode:Astro TwinsYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

What do cycles have to do with patriarchal oppression? Spoiler alert: EVERYTHING!In this episode, we talk about how society is set up to serve men's hormonal cycles (among their other interests), where it's Groundhog Day every day. Women and those who menstruate have a much different experience hormonally, and we share how to honor the fluctuations of your cycle and break free from patriarchal standards of living (with tips for those who don't menstruate as well).We talk solar vs. lunar cycles, tarot representations of masculine and feminine energy, where we see the patriarchy affecting business and health, how we honor cycles in our own lives, and suggestions for books, apps, and other practices for connecting to that feminine, cyclical energy.Mentioned in this episode:WomanCode by Alisa VittiIn the FLO by Alisa VittiBlog: Using Moon Energy to Get in Sync With Your Menstrual CyclePeriod Power by Maisie HillIntuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch MyFlo App period trackerMoon Phases appMoon appMoongiant.comYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

This week it's all about Intuition 101. We dispel the myth that you — yes YOU, dear listener — can't access your intuition without special abilities, we talk about how self-care comes into play, how to figure out how your intuition speaks to you, and we share all about our pathways to becoming more intuitive beings. Plus, we have practical tips on how you can start strengthening your inner voice ASAP. Download the free guide on the episode page here.Mentioned in this episode:The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine AronTune In by Sonia ChoquetteGypsy Witch Fortune Telling Playing CardsYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

Living cyclically is something all of us do, whether we realize it or not. Some of us just go a little deeper. There are SO many different types of cycles that we'll be talking about on this podcast, but our first episode sticks to the basics.We start with the four seasons as the overarching system for being tuned in to cycles, how they correspond with the phases of the moon and our menstrual cycle, the types of energies aligned with each phase, and how we like to practice self-care throughout each one.Cycles/energies discussed:Winter // New Moon // Menstrual // Earth EnergySpring // Waxing Moon // Follicular // Air EnergySummer // Full Moon // Ovulation // Fire EnergyFall // Waning Moon // Luteal // Water EnergyMentioned in episode:Moonology by Yasmin BolandWomanCode by Alisa VittiTop-down processingYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles

Our first episodes were scheduled to launch today, but with everything that's going on in the country right now, we felt it was better to address the current fight for racial justice than dive in with our launch as planned.The only cycle that matters right now is the one we must work together to break in order to create equality, serve justice, and banish white supremacy.We believe 100% that wellness is political. Doing the work of exploring ingrained racism in our own beliefs, and understanding how we participate in the problem can help us do better to keep people of color safe and well. We're going to talk a lot about self-exploration on this podcast and this is a fundamental piece to go deeper on. We know this is difficult to navigate, but if you're a white person, join us in committing to the work. Resources and ways to contribute:Donate:Your local Black Lives Matter chapterBlack Visions CollectiveReclaim The BlockMinnesota Freedom FundYour local bail funds for protestorsResources (to learn & act)Showing Up For Racial JusticeAnti-Racism Resources (created by Rachel Ricketts)Anti-Racism Resources (created by Sarah Sophia Flicker and Alyssa Klein)75 Things White People Can Do For Racial JusticeRachel Cargle // Instagram + The Great Unlearn + Public AddressRachel Ricketts // Instagram + Spiritual Activism Course + PatreonLayla Saad // Instagram + Good Ancestor Podcast + Book “Me and White Supremacy”5 Racist Anti-Racism Responses ‘Good' White Women Give to Viral PostsYour hosts:Kristen Ciccolini | Good Witch Kitchen | @goodwitchkitchen | The Lunar Body PodcastJanine Mulone | Feel Good Retail | @feelgoodretail | Retail for the Rest of Us PodcastKeep in touch!Website: selfcareforcycles.comInstagram: @selfcareforcycles