The Femmepowered Podcast

Crippling anxiety, PMDD, Post-Natal Depression and recovery - this week we are chatting to Charlotte Cooper about her journey with mental health and how she went from receiving her first diagnosis at 19, to becoming a hypnotherapist, meditation teacher, writer and mum who helps people heal. Charlotte talks about the intersectionality of mental health and menstrual health and we share snippets from her brilliant upcoming book, Fading Before Dawn. If you're struggling with mental health or know someone who is (and let's face it, who doesn't these days) then this episode will be a soothing balm, source of inspiration and hopefully a step on the path to healing.Charlotte's website: https://www.charlottecoopermeditations.com/ Charlotte's Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/brh52MmlAHb Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

We've decided to share a real example of what it is we actually do with clients by sharing live coaching sessions with you. Why? Because Cycle Coaching can be shrouded in mystery and we want to peel back the curtain!In this episode, listen along as Nat coaches her client, Tillini, who's dealing with painful periods. They also cover how:She feels the opposite to how she ‘should' at ovulation.She's trying to figure out how to be productive if she has to rest to balance her periods and ovulations.We want to thank Tillini for volunteering to share such a rich conversation, and we'd love to hear what your take-aways were!Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

If you've ever wondered what that sticky stuff in your undies is or how massaging your feet can help with endometriosis pain, Katie Ewen has all the answers!This week Nat and Giullietta are chatting to Fertility Awareness expert and reflexologist, Katie, about the wonders of tracking your cycle. Katie shares how tracking can help with contraception and conception, and how it can even help with ultra early detection of abnormal cervical cells. Plus, Katie shares how reflexology can help with everything from your cycle to getting better sleep. Double win!Katie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/reflex_eastKatie's website: https://www.reflexeast.com/ Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

The girls discuss situations and life stages where tracking your cycle may not be helpful, and what to do about it.Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

If life is feeling stressful for you right now, this episode will help! This week Nat is sharing how to connect to the part of yourself that feels in control, well resourced and powerful by introducing you to the archetype of the Queen. Whether you're a new mum, are struggling at work or simply wish you were able to speak your truth more and ask for what you want, connecting to your inner Queen is a great way to practice both menstrual and self-empowerment..Nat is holding a workshop about this on Saturday, 6th July in London so, if you like what you've heard, and do check the event out.Workshop link: https://www.nataliekmartin.com/events/ml3clvs5wly2pmsc1mmgarwo09kh39Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Peri and menopause are HOT topics right now and this week, we're excited to chat with Kate Codrington, menopause Queen and author of the book, Second Spring.In this episode, Kate takes you through what can be a surprisingly beautiful journey of perimenopause, why the untethering nature of it is necessary and the importance of prioritising the relationship with yourself.Whether you're in the thick of Peri, past it or a long way off, you're going to love the insights in this chat.About Kate Kate is a mentor, author, speaker, facilitator, artist and podcaster. The author of Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause, which is part of the 'menopause cannon' according to the New York Times. Kate mentors people in perimenopause and beyond, 1-2-1 and in groups, is a nature-based Yoga Nidra meditation guide, hosts Life - An Inside Job podcast, has been a therapist for more than 30 years and creates multi-level art textile projects. When she's not doing these things you'll find her playing in her compost heaps. Her second book, The Perimenopause Journal, will be out September 2024.Kate's Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-library Kate's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kate_codrington/ Perimenopause Starter Kit https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ use the code EMPOWER25 to get 25% offNat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Are you sick of being told about the importance of self-care? And do you find yourself wondering what on earth this actually means? And how it applies to you? In this episode the girls discuss what authentic self-care means to them and how it has evolved over the past few years.Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Season 3 gets off with a bang as the girls get really open and honest about their business incomes.They talk about the importance of clarity when it comes to understanding your numbers and how the Profit First approach has revolutionised the way they both handle their finances.They also unpick the concept of the 10K month and how misleading and unhelpful it can be when it comes to making aligned financial decisions.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who runs their own business (even if it's a side-hustle). In a world where the majority of business coaches make wild income claims, this conversation will empower you to ask the right kinds of questions and to introduce systems that will help you feel much clearer about your business.Nat's Substack article: https://open.substack.com/pub/nataliekmartin/p/my-biz-finances-my-yearly-revenue?r=1935t3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukProfit First: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

In this solo episode Giulietta discusses why current approaches to cravings just don't work and why willpower simply just doesn't cut it (in fact, it only makes us feel even worse about ourselves!)She explains how cravings have lots of different causes and how understanding these is key to managing them. So if you're fed up with being in a constant battle with your body, tune in for a whole different conversation on cravings - one that will leave you excited for when your next craving hits!The Cravings Clinic:https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk/cravings-clinicG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Join Giulietta, Nat and some of their favourite period pals as they debate this very hot topic. All fired up after seeing a reel on Instagram by a celebrity doctor stating that periods are only necessary if you're trying for a baby, the girls and their pals unpick this controversial statement and do their best to answer the question: should periods be optional? (PS - the reel has now been taken down).Giulietta's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/Giulietta's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukNat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com/Adele Wimsett's IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmoniseyou/Adele Wimsett's website: https://harmoniseyou.co.uk/Angela Heap's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitynutritionist/Angela Heap's website: https://ah-fertilitynutrition.com/Laura Wilkes' IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurajwilkes_/Laura Wilkes' website: https://www.laurajwilkes.com/Tara Ghosh's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_taraghosh_/Tara Ghosh's website: https://taraghosh.com/

What do you mean when you say you have PMS? In this episode, Nat shares a new perspective on what PMS actually is, and how redefining it can help you work through symptoms in a methodical, sustainable way.As always, do let us know how this episode lands with you, share with your community and we LOVE getting reviews - it helps us to spread the word to those who need it.Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

This one goes deep, folks! This week Nat and Giullietta chat with Lottie Randomly - an educator, writer, cycle expert and funeral ceremonialist with a background in mental health.We explore the often difficult subject of death, and Lottie shares how working with their own menstrual cycle enabled them to enter the world of supporting families through crafting funeral ceremonies. They also share on the topic of social justice, and how the structures we live in and impact our mental and menstrual health.If you find this episode useful, please leave us a review, rate and share with anyone who might also need to hear it.Lottie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lottie.randomly/ Lottie's Website: https://www.lottierandomly.com/ Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

In this solo episode Giulietta explores what she considers to be the main foundations of eating for hormone health.She covers the importance of blood sugar balance - what this actually means and WHY it is so important for hormone health.She also shares her favourite hacks and tips for eating in a way that balances your blood sugar that you can start putting into practice straight away.She then touches on the importance of eating an anti-inflammatory diet and what this looks like on a day to day basis (and how we need to be very careful with seemingly healthy foods like plant milks).If you find this episode useful please review, rate and share it with anyone who might also need to hear it! Here's to happy balanced hormones! G's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukGiulietta's hormone balancing meal plans:https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk/hormone-balancing-meal-plansTo book a free call with Giulietta:https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk/hormone-balancing-meal-plansThe Glucose Goddess IG: https://www.instagram.com/glucosegoddess/

This episode kicks off with Giulietta giving us a rundown of the hormonal causes of PMS along with what you can do to support yourself using food and supplements.She then hands over to Nat (PMS Queen) who goes into the mindset behind PMS. Nat challenges traditional perceptions of PMS and shows us how, by leaning into the discomfort and working our Inner Critic, we can make this one of the most powerful and transformational parts of our cycle.This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants to shift their relationship with their PMS. You'll walk away with both practical tips and a whole new outlook on how to approach this time of the month.Thanks for listening, if you would like to connect with us further our details are below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

In this episode, we sat down with Olivia (Livy) Iasonos (a.k.a @withlivy_), a Human Design expert and guide specialising in helping business owners and entrepreneurs to build business based on their design. Livy shares with us what Human Design is and how it can help you live the life you were born to live, as well as how to navigate life's decisions. As a fiancée and mother to a toddler, Livy made the bold decision to listen to her design and leave the safety of her home environment for a life on the road and she shares how Human Design was instrumental in making this move.We talk about how to use Human Design in your relationships and business to feel fulfilled and on purpose. We'd love to know what you think!If you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Livy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/withlivy_/Livy's website: https://embodiedhumandesign.comJovian Archive (to get your Human Design info): https://www.jovianarchive.com/get_your_chartNat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

In this solo episode Giulietta explores the impact that toxicity can have on hormone health. All fired up after attending a two day conference on toxicity, Giulietta jumps straight in and shares all her knowledge on this important topic.In this episode she covers:What toxicity is and why it matters.Different sources of toxicity. How it affects hormones.What the hell to do about it all.This episode is for anyone who is curious about how to improve their hormone health (and especially if you've tried improving your diet and lifestyle but still struggle with symptoms).And…if you find this episode useful please review, rate and share it with anyone who might also need to hear it! Knowledge is power!!!G's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukTo book a free call with Giulietta:https://calendly.com/hormonesinharmony/hormone-coaching?month=2023-02The Environmental Working Group (EWG) - for good info on how to lead a cleaner life:https://www.ewg.org/Chloe Sticking's info (lymphatic health expert):https://www.chloestickings.com/https://www.instagram.com/chloestickings/Berkey water filters (UK site)https://berkey-waterfilters.co.uk/

In this episode, Nat introduces the framework of Archetypes and how they can help deepen embodiment and connection to the cycle.She walks us through the characteristics of the Maiden, Mother, Wild Woman and Wise Woman/Crone, and shares tips on how to connect to your own versions of them so that you can address imbalances and find more self-expression.If you're new to Menstrual Cycle Awareness, we recommend saving episode 2 - MENSTRUAL CYCLE AWARENESS BASICS - to get an overview on each phase.As always, do let us know how this episode lands with you, and what your own archetypes look and feel like!Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comArchetypes blog: https://www.nataliekmartin.com/blog/cyclesuperheroinesMaiden playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NK2MeHggnvpa6t1mEDRuE?si=07dcd174602246a2Mother/Queen playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1J785h9i6zycTBWbWdm4rq?si=d4d863406eb74ea3Wild Woman playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4I8k05qtWWttZ7eb0d63WJ?si=c8dfac474f014790Wise Woman playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AdQ1Ubq1iCpBou79mt8PN?si=a1e8fdc5314b49fdG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

In this episode, we chat to Katie Moore, a mentor whose mission is to support vulva owners live an unapologetically embodied, empowered and erotic life.Katie shares her journey of going from being ‘numb from the neck down', an endometriosis diagnosis and surgery, to full sexual awakening.We talk about shame and fear of pleasure and sexuality, how the cervix is linked to self-expression, and Katie shares why she's stepped back from a coaching role as she embarks on the next stage of her journey.This conversation is a full spectrum one, so grab a pen because you're going to want to take notes!Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Katie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatieemoore/Katie's website and retreat: https://katiemoore.co/Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

If you've been struggling with pleasure, this episode is for you! In this episode, Nat and Giulietta talk about what pleasure actually is and how to get more of it.Nat shares her own pleasure journey and what she's learnt, as well as what she calls the foundations of pleasure - what needs to happen for pleasure to be a possibility.Giulietta also shares the link between pleasure and food, and how as a hormonal nutritionist she sees the effects of pleasure restriction in her business.If this episode has struck a chord with you, please let us know! Feel free to screenshot and share on your social media, or get in touch.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

This episode follows on from the themes explored in Episode 10 - the girls interview Jess Gatfiled, previously a Human Design mentor who has listened to her inner nudges and closed down her current business as it no longer felt aligned.They talk about authenticity in business (not just external but internal) and how magic formulas promising 10K months have done the coaching industry a huge disservice by taking our power away.Jess also shares opening about her changing relationship with her day job and how by burning everything down to the ground she feels freer than ever.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Jess's IG:https://www.instagram.com/livinginalignment_uk/Jess's website: https://www.livinginalignment.co.ukNat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Season 2 gets off to a fiery start as the girls explore the big shifts happening in the coaching industry, particularly all the toxic messaging around how easy it is to set up a successful business and make a shit tonne of money. They discuss the need for greater transparency on social media and how setting up a business takes MUCH longer than everyone makes out. They also explore the shame that surrounds talking about our day jobs and the damage that this can do to our sense of self. They share where they are in their businesses and the journeys, they have been on to get to where they are today. (Oh, and you don't want to miss the cycle check-in at the beginning…it's a good one with VERY exciting news!) Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us, please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Welcome to the Femmepowered Podcast!In this episode Nat and Giulietta share their current experience of periods and how the space given to your bleed can set the tone of your cycle. Giulietta shares her current experience and tips around using your period as a place for sacred rest, and Nat shares hers of bleeding while working in a restaurant and how to take the powers of menstruation into your working day. We also share our ultimate, wishlist period experience a.k.a The Big Bleed.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

This episode doesn't mess around. The girls dive straight into the complexities of reconciling religion with menstruality, and how working more closely with their cycles has taught them to embrace both darkness and light.They also agree on how comforting and much needed they find the presence of the divine masculine.They have fun talking about how cycle awareness plays a part in their relationships and the importance of allowing our inner weirdo to come out to play.The chat then comes full circle as Claire talks about her desire to call in more masculine beings into this space and how she dreams of inspiring them to embrace their own cyclical nature.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukClaire's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_/Claire's website: https://www.clairebaker.com

In this episode Nat and Giulietta reflect on their experience of Shambala Festival where they were invited to give menstrual cycle workshops.They both agree that the experience left them all fired up and more inspired than ever to spread the menstrual cycle word.From being blown away by the number of people who showed up to their workshops, to Giulietta's direct experience of having her period at a festival, to the amazing toilets set up by The Red Sea Travel Agency for people on their periods, this episode is a wonderful little insight into how the menstrual cycle took centre stage during their whole festival experience.Now both Nat and Giulietta are on a mission to spread the word about creating more inclusive public spaces for people who are bleeding.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukRed Sea Travel Agency IG: https://www.instagram.com/redseatravelagency/Zoe @moonflower_project IG: https://www.instagram.com/moonflower_project/Heather @libby_cup IG: https://www.instagram.com/libby_cup/Lottie @know.your.cycle IG: https://www.instagram.com/know.your.cycle/Annwen @rhizome_herbal_clinic IG: https://www.instagram.com/rhizome_herbal_clinic/Rasheeqa @hedgeherbs IG: https://www.instagram.com/hedgeherbs/Harri and Becky @antidietriotclub IG: https://www.instagram.com/antidietriotclub/

Welcome to the Femmepowered Podcast! In this episode Nat and Giulietta chat with Sophie Jane Hardy, Cyclical Business Coach and The Red School's Menstruality podcast host and Comms Director, Sophie Jane Hardy. Sophie shares her journey from having her inner critic wreak havoc in her life, to uprooting and moving continents for a more cyclical way of life. Sophie also shares her experience of running a cyclical business as well as training others to do so themselves and how ultimately, her cycle called her back home to herself.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukSophie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy/?hl=enSophie's website: https://www.sophiejanehardy.com/ Your Cyclical Business: https://red-school.webflow.io/your-cyclical-business

Welcome to the Femmepowered Podcast!Today, Giulietta and Nat are talking about the beauty, simplicity and complexity of cycle tracking. We talk about the best way to track, including the apps and methods we both use, and the challenge of being consistent. We also share why tracking is important and how it can help with diagnoses of issues such as PMDD and endometriosis. Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukLinks to menstrual cycle trackers mentioned within the episode:Nat's tracker HEREGiulietta's tracker HERE

We're so excited to welcome our first guest, Vienda Maria to The FemmePowered Podcast!Vienda describes herself as a women's personal educator and a psychology-informed mentor and writer (she's also a lot more than this and almost defies definition!)Nat and Giulietta met on ‘Her Way' - one of Viendas's courses in 2021, so this conversation was a wonderful way to acknowledge the power of Vienda's space holding and her unique ability to create beautiful communities of like minded, resonant women.This conversation is dripping with wisdom and insight - from how to run a business in a way that challenges conventional structures, to how to live a fully intuitive life (and some of the downsides this can bring), to the perfect work day and how the deepest spiritual practices can evolve out of healing childhood trauma.We invite you to sit back and allow Vienda's wisdom to permeate your soul.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.ukVienda's IG: https://www.instagram.com/viendamaria/Vienda's website: https://viendamaria.com

Welcome to the Femmepowered Podcast!In this episode Nat introduces you to the concept of Menstrual Cycle Awareness and how it can have a profound (dare we say) life-changing impact. Nat walks you through the Inner Seasons framework, explaining how we can look to nature as a way to explain our lived experience of the cycle, as well as some common emotions and symptoms you might have.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Welcome to the first episode of the Femmepowered Podcast!In this episode Nat and Giulietta talk about who they are and how their constantly evolving relationships with their menstrual cycles brought them to where they are today.They also talk about how they met (Giulietta hilariously admits to being a bit of a stalker) and how their cycles became a key part of their blossoming friendship. They trace the beginnings of the podcast to long dog walks and even longer voice notes… and they laugh at how long it can take them to get round to anything as they're always on opposite ends of the cycle.They close the episode by exploring what FemmePowered means to them and what they hope to bring to this important conversation.Giulietta and Nat have an infectious love for the menstrual cycle so tune in if you want to embark on a journey of menstrual wonder with these two warm hearted souls.Thank you for listening, if you would like to connect with us please use the links below:Nat's IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/Nat's website: https://www.nataliekmartin.comG's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/G's website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk