Podcasts about Menstrual cycle

In this week's podcast:Hyperventilating in the first five minutes of the swim (when you're a confident open water swimmer and it never happens in training): Listener Helen has had it wreck two 70.3 swims and wants Weymouth 2026 to be her comeback race. Rob explains what's actually going on (it's a CO2 problem, not an oxygen one) and gives her the mental and physical fixes to stop it before it starts.Also in this episode:Why the adrenaline surge on the start line drives hyperventilation, and how "arousal control" lets you rehearse a calm swim start weeks before race dayThe breathing-every-fourth-stroke and go-out-slower protocol, plus why swimming wide is worth the extra metresHow to practise close-contact swimming with club mates so bumped shoulders stop triggering panicRob's approach to strength work: small "s", big "C" conditioning to stay injury-free, not lifting to get biggerGlute and hamstring activation for anyone who sits at a desk all day, and why hamstrings need so little work to stay healthyMaintaining muscle mass as an older athlete: compound lifts at 50–70% of one-rep max, stopping well short of failureHow to periodise strength blocks around your FTP build so the gym work doesn't wreck your key bike sessionsTraining around the menstrual cycle - why it has to be individual, and how syncing recovery weeks with your cycle takes the pressure offLooking ahead at the race calendar so race day doesn't land at the worst possible timeA race report from Joe at IRONMAN Lake Placid: a 12:46 finish on a 6,700ft bike courseCramping in the first mile of the run, and the electrolyte lesson from the med tent afterwardsPlus: Rob is having three and a half years' worth of hair cut off in mid-September and donating it to be made into a wig for a child with cancer. It costs around £700 to make the wig and he'd be so grateful for anybody that can share any amount - big or small - via this donation link* * * * * * * *SPONSORS* * * * * * * *Thinking about your first Ironman or 70.3 in 2026? At ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Team Oxygenaddict,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we specialise in helping busy professionals fit high-quality training around demanding jobs and family life. Book an application call today to find out if you'd be a good fit for Team Oxygenaddict here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://team.oxygenaddict.com/consultation-call/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* * * * * * * * * * * *⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠precisionfuelandhydration.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. Use the free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fuel & Hydration Planner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a personalised race nutrition plan for your next event. And then⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ book a free 20-minute video consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.Listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolytes with Precision Fuel & Hydration. Simply use code OXYGEN26 at checkout to claim your 15% discount

Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/ What if the fasting, workouts, and eating patterns that are supposed to improve your metabolism are actually working against your hormones? In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, women's hormone expert Alisa Vitti explains why women in their reproductive years have a second biological clock that most health and fitness advice completely ignores. Known as the infradian rhythm, this approximately month-long cycle affects metabolism, cortisol, immune function, brain activity, energy, appetite, and exercise performance.Alisa breaks down the follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual phases and explains how nutritional needs, metabolism, and stress tolerance change throughout the cycle. She shares how the Cycle Syncing Method can help women adjust their food, exercise, recovery, and daily routines to better support these biological changes.Dr. Taz and Alisa also challenge some of the most popular advice given to women about intermittent fasting and fasted exercise. Alisa explains why she believes women should fuel before working out, why glucose is needed to build lean muscle, and how combining carbohydrates with protein and fat may support blood sugar stability and workout performance.Alisa shares her personal experience with PCOS, maintaining a significant weight loss, losing additional body fat by eating more, and intentionally building muscle as she approaches 48. She explains why blood sugar regulation is the first step she recommends for women experiencing PMS, PCOS, infertility, fibroids, perimenopause, or other hormonal concerns.The conversation also explores progesterone, estrogen dominance, cortisol, HRT, ovarian aging, hot flashes, strength training, environmental exposures, and the habits that may help women protect their hormonal health throughout every stage of life.In this episode:Why women have both circadian and infradian biological rhythmsHow the menstrual cycle affects metabolism, cortisol, immunity, and the brainWhat happens during the follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual phasesWhy women may need more calories during the luteal phaseHow blood sugar instability may affect cortisol and progesteroneWhy Alisa says women should never work out in a fasted stateWhat to eat before strength training to support lean muscleHow Alisa structures protein, carbohydrates, and meal timing throughout her dayWhy strength training is important during every phase of the cycleHow to modify cardio and recovery throughout the menstrual cycleWhy eating more helped Alisa lose additional body fat and build muscleThe relationship between blood sugar, PCOS, PMS, and perimenopauseHow fasting recommendations may change after menopauseWhere HRT fits into a broader hormone-support strategySimple habits that may support healthier hormonal agingWhether ovarian aging can be slowed or partially reversedAbout Alisa Vitti:Alisa Vitti is a women's hormone and functional nutrition expert, bestselling author, and creator of the Cycle Syncing Method. She is the founder of FLO Living and creator of the MyFLO app, which helps women adjust their nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle practices to the different phases of their menstrual cycle. After experiencing PCOS, weight challenges, acne, and an absent menstrual cycle in her teens and early twenties, Alisa began studying nutrition, functional endocrinology, and women's hormonal health. Her experience became the foundation for FLO Living and her bestselling books, WomanCode and In the FLO.Connect with Alisa Vitti:https://floliving.com/https://www.instagram.com/alisa.vitti/About Dr. Taz:Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/aboutStay Connected:Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.Book a Hol+ Consultation:https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Subscribe to the audio podcast:https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsProduced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

What happens when a woman stops viewing her body through everyone else's eyes and begins seeing herself as art?In this episode, I'm joined by ritual artist and pleasure weaver Khadoma Colomby to talk about pussy portraits, healing sexual shame, erotic embodiment, womb wisdom, and what it means to reclaim the parts of ourselves we were taught to hide.Khadoma shares how she transforms images of women's vulvas into deeply personal works of art and how the process becomes a ritual of reconnecting with a part of the body many women have been taught to hide, judge, change, or reserve for someone else's pleasure.We explore how women become disconnected from their bodies, why fully expressed women can be so confronting, and what changes when a woman begins treating her pleasure, sexuality, and life-force energy as her own.Khadoma also shares her simple three-song Tending Your Turn-On practice, designed to help you reconnect with your emotional landscape, awaken sensuality through self-touch, and invite more energy and pleasure into your day.Enjoy, darlin'. Timestamps:00:00 — Feminine Reclamation01:30 — Khadoma's Journey Into the Divine Feminine03:00 — The Inspiration Behind the Portraits05:17 — The Holy Harlot and Reclaiming Sexuality06:15 — Healing Shame Through Ritual and Art11:37 — Eros, Consent, and Listening to the Body13:23 — Erotic Energy as Life Force14:53 — The Three-Song Tending Your Turn-On Practice17:25 — Pleasure, Magnetism, and Embodiment20:33 — Why Fully Expressed Women Are Confronting23:42 — Untaming Women's Emotional Wilderness24:49 — Women Aren't Meant to Be the Same Every Day28:10 — What to Do When You Feel Disconnected29:33 — Womb Wisdom and the Inner Temple31:21 — Menstrual Cycles, Relationships, and Perimenopause33:00 — Fertility, Aging, and the Body's Timeline35:08 — Reclaiming Sexuality in Midlife and Beyond37:17 — Fun and Spicy Lightning RoundConnect with Khadoma: Website: https://www.khadomacolomby.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/khadoma_colomby/Support the showConnect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramFacebook YouTubeKristin's Book:Sex, Drugs, & Soul Spotify AudiobookSubscribe:YouTubeSpotifyApplePeptides:Oral Quicksilver GHK/Copper Peptidehttps://elliemd.com/kristinbirdwellMicrodose

In this episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy Novatt sits down with Lola Mainieri, a psychology graduate and menstrual health researcher, to explore the deep-rooted cultural shame surrounding menstruation. Lola shares how reading about the effects of birth control on the brain sparked her academic fascination with menstrual health, which led to her senior thesis examining how a person's attitude toward their period affects body image and self-objectification. Together, Amy and Lola trace the historical stigma around menstruation — from menstrual huts and food contamination myths to supernatural concepts like "mana" — and connect those ancient fears to the silence and shame that still persist today. The conversation turns to the present-day consequences of menstrual stigma, including period poverty — the struggle many face to afford basic menstrual products. Lola highlights alarming statistics: one in four students in the U.S. can't afford period products, menstrual products are still taxed as luxury goods in many states, and widely used tampons have been found to leach harmful metals into the body. Dr. Amy and Lola discuss how these barriers drive girls out of school during their periods, the urgent need for free products in public restrooms, and the broader lack of scientific research into products designed for people who menstruate. Questions of comments? Call 845-307-7446 or email comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org Produced by Jennifer Hammoud and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff

Chasing harder workouts when you're already stressed or exhausted might be the exact thing sabotaging your weight loss journey. This episode of Salad with a Side of Fries digs into why pushing through chronic stress with intense training backfires, and what truly helps your body recover.Jenn Trepeck and guest Molly McNamee, founder of MFit Workouts, explore how hormone balance, cortisol, and simple daily tracking habits can help you match your movement to your stress and finally break the overtraining cycle.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How chronic stress and cortisol overload can stall weight loss even with a perfect diet and workout routine✅ The physical warning signs, like bloating, bruising, and getting sick often, that signal your body is overstressed✅ How to use a daily "vibe check" and warm-up test to decide whether to push hard or dial back your workout✅ Why cool downs and restorative movement like Pilates and yoga are essential tools for calming an overstressed nervous systemThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Why stress sabotages workouts (and vice versa) which creates a vicious training cycle04:45 Molly McNamee, a fitness and hormone coach, shares how a concussion revealed her own chronic stress and burnout08:06 Physical symptoms that signal stress is affecting your body and hormones10:18 The biggest overtraining mistakes people make when stressed and stuck13:14 Shifting the mindset that more (or more intense) workouts always means better results19:34 Why tracking your cycle and symptoms reveals hidden stress patterns23:31 Using a daily "vibe check" to match workout intensity to your energy26:22 Building a Plan A and Plan B for workouts based on stress levels31:20 The importance of the cool down42:49 Molly hopes to see a continued pattern of coming back to the fundamentals of wellnessKEY TAKEAWAYS:

Just like our physical, emotional and mental energy, our erotic energy also ebbs and flows through the menstrual cycle month. Today we've invited the brilliant psychotherapist and somatic sex therapist Carly Mountain back to the podcast to explore the connection between the womb and our erotic cycles. Today Carly guides us on a journey through the inner seasons of the menstrual cycle to explore the erotic challenges and gifts of each phase. Carly has recently released a new book called Untamed Pleasure, which is a treasure trove for anyone wanting to experience more sexual freedom and pleasure. We chat about many of the beautiful teachings from the book, including; how to manage protective parts that come up around around sex, how we can't produce sex hormones and stress hormones at the same time, the power and sensitivity of the cervix, perimenopause sex, untamed aging and how to access more pleasure in every stage of life. We explore:Why it can really help to take orgasm off the table, and focus instead on sensation and pleasure to relieve pressure and change the erotic landscape we're exploring.How to cultivate your connection to your cervix, to deepen the sensation, move through numbness, and awaken more pleasure, and why it's vital to move slowly and take our time. How the experience of eros can shift as we enter midlife.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyCarly Mountain: @carly_mountain - https://www.instagram.com/carly_mountain

Honouring your body as a woman is SO important - when you understand what is happening within your body, it allows you to support it. This is the real biohacking! So when it comes to building & leading our businesses - I teach women how to work with their body to design a business that truly allows them to thrive. Today, I'll be introducing you to the most sustainable system, designed by nature herself, we can use within our businesses (and lives) and to support us as women to thrive: the menstrual cycle. I'll also be showing you how you can use this system for sustainable creativity in your business, whether you're experiencing a menstrual cycle or not and even whether you have a female body or not. It was built to sustain arguably the biggest creative project of all - life. We will also touch on peri menopause, menopause, pregnancy & post partum and situations where you are in your menstrual cycling years but are not experiencing a menstrual cycle due to contraception, medication, stress, grief or otherwise. It's important to know how you best operate as a human, and for all the women out there - we have A LOT of negative conditioning to overcome that disconnects us from our bodies. Leading us to push, push, push against our bodies which is what leads to burn out and break down. By honouring & respecting your body - you will build more trust with yourself and you set yourself up with all the valuable information you need to support a state of thriving in life and business. Which not only allows you to be in business for the long term, it also allows you to be an even better coach and spaceholder too! FURTHER RESOURCES: [Join for FREE] The World Class Coach Workshop: How to Sustainably Build & Lead a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure & Beyond Coaching Business - www.leticiaringe.com/workshop [Download] The Ultimate Guide for Coaches - How to Build a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises World Class Coaching & Sustainable Growth: www.leticiaringe.com/guide [Get on the Waitlist] WORLD CLASS: The 6 Month Mastermind for Coaches Building a Thriving Multiple 6-Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises Sustainable Growth & World Class Coaching: www.leticiaringe.com/mastermind [Get on the Waitlist] Create & Validate a Signature Coaching Offer to $10K: www.leticiaringe.com/validated Full show notes: www.leticiaringe.com/podcast

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Do you ever wonder what the real signs of good health look like when nothing is technically wrong yet? Most people wait until a medical diagnosis to pay attention. Still, your body sends honest signals every single day, long before any lab report or blood test ever catches up to the truth about how you feel inside.In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, host Jenn Trepeck breaks down nutrition and movement, mental health, sleep quality, digestion and elimination, hormonal balance, and self-trust, giving listeners a practical, judgment-free way to recognize true wellness and learn to trust their own bodies.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How to evaluate digestion and elimination patterns as an everyday marker of real health✅ Why sleep consistency matters just as much as total hours for genuine recovery✅ The link between nervous system regulation and how well you handle everyday stress✅ How body composition and menstrual cycle regularity offer clues about hormonal balanceThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Previewing some of the signs of good health05:11 Debunking the cultural myth of what signs of good health are supposed to look like08:26 Exploring your relationship with food, appetite awareness, and building mindful eating habits10:28 Digestion and elimination patterns reveal your gut health12:52 The real purpose of movement and how healthy exercise and movement differs from punishment-based workout habits15:46 Body composition, menstrual cycle regularity, and other hormonal balance clues worth tracking closely17:12 Emotional health, self-trust, and the power of setting healthy boundaries in everyday relationships24:30 Sleep quality, sleep consistency, and why deep sleep matters more than total hours logged nightly31:59 Hair, nails, skin, gum health, and other overlooked health markers worth watching for wellness38:52 Should you trust your body or the influencers onlineKEY TAKEAWAYS:

In this episode, Lisa breaks down findings from a recent review paper on how endocrine disrupting chemicals like BPA, phthalates, PFAS, and PCBs may be linked to menstrual cycle changes, hormone levels, and fertility outcomes. She explores why female fertility remains understudied compared to male fertility, what the research shows about chemical exposure and subfertility, and why swapping to "BPA-free" products isn't the fix it's marketed to be. Lisa offers a practical, non-alarmist approach to reducing chemical exposure over time — useful both for individuals trying to conceive and for practitioners supporting fertility clients. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Today we're having a fascinating conversation with the woman who pioneered the role of intimacy co-ordinator in TV, film, opera and theatre. Ita O'Brien has worked on numerous high-profile productions including Sex Education on Netflix, and I May Destroy You on the BBC, and is the founder of the Intimacy on Set guidelines which have been widely adopted across the industry, advocating for safe, fair and dignified work.Ita recently took all of her learnings and experience, and she's shared them in her brilliant book, Intimacy: A field guide to finding connection and feeling your deep desires. Today we explore the vital role that an intimacy co-ordinator plays, and why safe, honouring and real-life depictions of sex on screen are so vital. We also draw on Ita's wisdom around listening to our bodies in order to create deeper intimacy with ourselves and others, the need for all of us to understand the cyclical anatomy of female arousal and why we need more women writers creating truthful intimate scenes for women and people who menstruate.We explore:Ita's experience of being an intimacy co-ordinator on trailblazing scenes involving period sex in Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You.The importance of true consent, and how to access the power of no in intimacy, so that we can find our true yes. The archetype of the enchantress and how she can support our intimacy explorations as we approach, move through and enter our third act post menopause.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyIta O'Brien: @itaobrien_intimacycoordinator: https://www.instagram.com/itaobrien_intimacycoordinator/

In this episode, hosts Cara and Anna talk with Dr. Virginia Vitzthum about novel findings in female reproductive functioning across populations, tell exciting fieldwork stories, and reflect on the changing nature of the field of Anthropology. Dr. Virginia Vitzthum is a professor emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at Indiana University. Currently, she is an Honorary Professor in the School of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Member of the Scientific Advisory Council at CeMCOR (Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, UBC); and scientific advisor for Clue, a Germany-based menstrual tracking app. Her research focuses on women's reproductive functioning and how it differs between individuals and across populations around the world. This work has direct implications for improving women's health including reducing breast cancer, depression, autoimmune diseases, and other hormone related disorders; treating infertility and preventing early pregnancy loss; and developing more effective contraceptives with fewer side effects. Contact Virginia at dr.vj.vitzthum@gmail.com ------------------------------ Find the book chapter discussed in this episode: Chapter: How It Works: The Biological Mechanisms that Generate Demographic Diversity In Book: Burger, O., Lee, R., & Sear, R. (Eds.). (2024). Human evolutionary demography. Open Book Publishers. https://scholarworks.iu.edu/dspace/items/3777a36c-41cf-4a57-a8ec-4c0cdf21f69b ------------------------------ Contact the Sausage of Science Podcast and the Human Biology Association: Facebook: facebook.com/groups/humanbiologyassociation/, Website: humbio.org Cara Ocobock, Co-Host, Website: sites.nd.edu/cara-ocobock/ Email: cocobock@nd.edu, Twitter: @CaraOcobock Anna Samsonov, Co-Host, Email: anna_samsonov1@baylor.edu Bluesky: @annasamsonov.bsky.social

Send us Fan MailMost people think of the menstrual cycle as bleeding, cramps, cycle day one, or an app prediction. But the period is really the final report — not the main event.In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains the menstrual cycle from the ovary's point of view. Learn how the brain, ovary, and uterus communicate each month, why one follicle becomes dominant, why IVF does not “use up” future eggs, and why so many common menstrual-cycle myths fall apart once you understand the science.We cover myths like whether ovaries take turns, whether one ovary means ovulating every other month, whether bleeding always means ovulation, whether cycle apps really know when you ovulate, and whether everyone needs to wait three months after a miscarriage before trying again.The menstrual cycle is not a calendar, an app prediction, or a right-left ovary schedule. It is a hormone conversation between the brain, ovary, and uterus.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform.Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com.Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com.Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

In this episode of the Open Bedroom Podcast, I welcome back Melissa Louise, a certified erotic blueprint coach, to explore "fully charged primal sex." We dive into the biological and evolutionary roots of male and female sexuality, including why men are naturally silent during sex, how prolactin causes post-ejaculation sleepiness, and why women have greater orgasmic capacity. Melissa also explains sperm competition, menstrual health, and sexual transmutation techniques for men. She introduces her six-week program, Fully Charged, designed to help men build sexual stamina, emotional depth, and deeper partner connection.What is Primal Sex? (00:03:02)Melissa Louise defines primal sex, linking it to survival instincts, our subconscious brain, and deep, raw hunger and desire.Why Men are Silent During Sex (00:05:41)An evolutionary explanation for why men are naturally silent during sex to avoid predators and competition from other males.The Role of Prolactin in Men (00:09:07)Discussion on the hormone prolactin, which makes men sleepy after ejaculation to prevent conflict with subsequent partners for the woman.Female Vocalization and Orgasms (00:10:01)Women are wired to be vocal and have multiple orgasms to attract more partners during their short fertility window.The Egg Chooses the Sperm (00:15:34)Melissa explains that the egg selects the fittest sperm from multiple partners, challenging the idea of sperm choosing the egg.Societal Views on Multiple Partners (00:19:31)A discussion on modern cultural narratives around sexual ownership versus historical community-based lovemaking and the nature of jealousy.Why Women Need More Sex Than Men (00:24:00)Women have a higher orgasmic capacity than men, suggesting their biological need for sex is greater than culturally believed.The Impact of Modern Life on Women's Health (00:25:29)How modern stress and societal pressures negatively affect women's menstrual cycles and lead to a difficult menopause experience.The Power of the Menstrual Cycle (00:30:14)Exploring the spiritual and biological power of menstruation, including DMT release and its historical significance in tribal communities.The Female Orgasmic Experience (00:37:43)The hosts discuss the intense, high-like feeling women experience from multiple orgasms, which is linked to DMT release.How Men Can Have Non-Refractory Orgasms (00:40:37)Melissa reveals that men can experience continuous, non-refractory orgasms through prostate stimulation, similar to a woman's G-spot orgasm.Building a Man's Capacity for Pleasure (00:43:18)Men can be trained to hold more pleasure and separate orgasm from ejaculation, leading to better health and business success.Introduction to the "Fully Charged" Program (00:46:17)Melissa introduces her live training program for men, designed to teach them how to control ejaculation and enhance pleasure.What the "Fully Charged" Program Covers (00:55:29)A detailed breakdown of the six-week program, including practical techniques, shadow work, and learning about female arousal maps.Follow Melissa Louise:WEBSITEFULLY CHARGEDSUbstackINstagram"The Seminal Spirits" are the fire sung by poets having been stolen from the gods by Prometheus.Pierre Louis MoreauThe Earthly Venus.Semen is the most fined & noblest part of the whole human frame containing in itself the whole nature & complexion of every part of the body : or in other words, being the essence of man.Nicolas Venette17th Century physician, sexologist & writer.

Heyyyy Tinies! This week, we're joined by Functional Hormone Nutritionist Pippa Campbell for a fascinating conversation about all things women's health: from hormones and DNA testing, to PMS and endometriosis. Melissa opens up about her own DNA results and what they revealed about her body and health, as well as sharing her experience with the pill. Pippa explains why the week before your period can feel like such an emotional rollercoaster and dives into everything from liver health and bloating to supplement quality, thyroid function and herbs.Plus, we answer two of your dilemmas on navigating emotions throughout your cycle and rebuilding confidence in your skin.Enjoy the episode xDisclaimer: This episode is for general information and discussion only. The views expressed by the guest are their own and should not be taken as personalised medical advice. If you have any concerns about your hormones or health, or are considering changes to your diet, supplements or treatment, please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.#WEDNESDAYS #MELISSATATTAM #PIPPACAMPBELL #HORMONES #WOMENSHEALTHGot a dilemma, some personal advice for a fellow Tiny, or a follow-up to a previous one? Send us a voice note or message on Instagram @wednesdayspodcast, or drop us an email at wednesdays@jampotproductions.co.ukInstagram | @wednesdayspodcastTikTok | @wednesdayspodcastEmail | wednesdays@jampotproductions.co.ukTHE CREDITSProducer: Magda CassidyEdit Producer: Rema Mukena & Magda CassidyAssistant Producer: Issy Weeks-HankinsVideo: Lizzie McCarthySocial: Amber HouriganSenior Producer: Helen Burke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MC discusses cycle-informed therapy, an approach rooted in neurobiology of mental health and the menstrual cycle. Episode Show Notes: kayladas.com/episode176 MC's free resource & webinar: offerings.mindfulcycles.com Mindful Cycles Website: mindfulcycles.com Free Therapist Private Practice Community: facebook.com/groups/exclusiveprivatepracticecommunity Which Therapeutic Modality Training to Start With Quiz: kayladas.com/therapymodalityquiz 20 Done-For-You Psychology Today Profiles: kayladas.com/done-for-you-profiles Credits & Disclaimers Music by Denis Pavlov Music from Pixabay The Designer Practice Podcast and Evaspare Inc. has an affiliate and/or sponsorship relationship for advertisements in our podcast episodes. We receive commission or monetary compensation, at no extra cost to you, when you use our promotional codes and/or check out advertisement links.

In this episode we engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jerilynn Prior, a trailblazing endocrinologist and professor at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Prior shares her 40+ years of research on the importance of progesterone in women's reproductive health, the reality of hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause, and how understanding ovulatory disturbances can promote lifelong well-being.This episode is a must-listen for women seeking to optimize their fertility, manage perimenopausal symptoms, and gain deeper insights into their menstrual health.Key takeaways:The importance of balancing estrogen with progesterone for reproductive and overall health.Ovulatory disturbances are common and adaptive but need attention when persistent.Perimenopausal symptoms are often linked to fluctuating estrogen levels and insufficient progesterone.Regular ovulation predicts better bone, heart, and lifelong health.Progesterone therapy effectively reduces menopausal symptoms like night sweats and sleep disturbances.Dr. Jerilynn Prior Bio: Jerilynn C. Prior is a Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, working on women's health. She has spent her career studying menstrual cycles and the effects of the cycle's changing estrogen and progesterone hormone levels on women's health. In 2002, she founded the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) and serves as the Centre's Scientific Director. She is also the British Columbia Centre Director of the Canadian Multicentre Osteoporosis Study (CaMos), a 20-year prospective 9-centre population-based bone and general health study. Dr. Prior studies menstrual cycles, the effects of ovulation and its disturbances on women's later life osteoporotic fracture, heart attack and breast cancer risks. She has studied progesterone as a treatment for hypothalamic (stress related) period disturbances, low bone density, and for hot flushes and night sweats in menopausal women (1 year since their last flow) and in perimenopausal women (who are in the transition but not yet menopausal).Where To Find Dr. Jerilynn Prior: CEMCOR - Center for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research - https://cemcor.ubc.ca/Books: Estrogen's Storm Season - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B078JSRFKRRESEARCHS:Menstrual cycle, follicular and luteal phase variabilitiesHere's a paper we just published in Human Reproduction—showing that it is nonsense to believe the luteal phase is fixed at 14 days. Henry, Sarah https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deae215Menstrual cramps and ovulationBecause menstrual cramps are said to only occur in ovulatory cycles, we analyzed cramps in both groups—women with anovulation had more intense cramps that lasted longer! https://doi:10.2147/JPR.S457484.Very important when discussing perimenopauseWe showed significantly decreased night sweats and improved sleep, no change in periods and a significant decrease in perimenopausal interference with daily life.Here's the open access link https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-35826-wMore progress toward a new therapy for PCOS—we completed a feasibility study of cyclic progesterone (14 days/cycle) and spironolactone (an anti-androgen)—our primary outcome was a five part PCOS-specific quality of life instrument. This confirms my hypotheses in this blog post some years ago https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/the-case-for-a-new-pcos-therapyEndometriosis and Brown Adipose Tissue—need assistance recruitingWe're currently recruiting for women with endometriosis ages 19-35 who are not using hormones and are without chronic pain https://www.cemcor.ca/endometriosis-and-brown-adipose-tissue-bat-activity-studyWe're studying Brown Adipose Tissue activity in women with endometriosis and normally ovulatory controls.

Although the inner summer of the menstrual cycle has a reputation for being easy-breezy, for some of us, this can be a real hotspot in the cycle month. So, this episode is for you if the ovulatory cycle phase is intense or overwhelming, or you feel a sense of pressure to show up and ‘get shit done' inside an already over-full life. It's also for you if inner summer brings a sense of being all dressed up for the party, with nowhere to go if you have lots of creative, sexual or social energy but you don't know where to direct it, or if ovulation brings disconnection and grief due to challenges with trying to conceive.Through our personal stories as well as generous shares from the Red School community, we explore the challenges of inner summer, and how to reframe them as meaningful limits that support us to access the power of the ovulatory phase. We also explore the cyclical self care practice which can support us to claim and show ourselves exactly as we are in inner summer. We explore:Sjanie's ongoing journey with visibility in inner summerWhat Alexandra has discovered about the libratory power of limits, as a post-menopausal women.How to grow the emotional muscles of allowing more and more of yourself to exist and be seen in the world, as you truely are. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

More than 10 million women are impacted by heavy periods each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some signs that your period is too heavy include:  ·         Doubling up on period products (using a pad and tampon) ·         Ongoing fatigue·         Quarter-sized or larger blood clots ·         A flow that stops you from living your everyday life ·         Bleeding that lasts for more than seven days Whether your “time of the month” has been affecting your regular routine for a while or you recently noticed a change with your cycle, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast. In Part Two of our podcast series, we talk about how to manage heavy periods with OB-GYN Cori Shollenberger, MD, with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), part of Jefferson Health. What treatment options can help women feel better and allow them to start experiencing a cycle that is manageable? Are there any lifestyle changes that can help? How can heavy periods impact your overall health? What are some tips for managing a heavy cycle? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month. Chapters:0:01 - Intro0:25 - Heavy periods and testing2:53 - Treatment options4:47 - Lifestyle changes 5:33 - Surgery 7:01 - Periods and genetics 7:27 - How your period impacts your overall health 9:21 - Tips for managing a heavy cycle 

Topics discussed:(00:00) - Welcome (02:58) - Hunger vs Cravings Explained (04:30) - Follicular Phase Appetite Boost (08:47) - Ovulation and Hormone Shift (12:20) - Luteal Phase Snack Attacks (15:08) - Why PMS Feels So Hard (19:17) - Coaching Strategies and Refeeds (21:57) - Texture Hacks for Satisfaction (26:40) - Cycle Weight Fluctuations (29:37) - Final Takeaways and Goodbye Want More Support?If you are tired of trying to figure this all out alone and want science based coaching that actually helps you work with your body instead of constantly fighting it…Come join us inside the BeStrong Training app. HERE or Get 1:1 Coaching HEREInside the app you'll get:Structured workout programsNutrition guidanceEducation on hormones, hunger, recovery, and muscle buildingWeekly coachingExercise tutorials and form breakdownsA supportive community of women focused on long term health and strengthRealistic fat loss and muscle building strategies without extremesThis is not about perfection.It is about building a strong body, a healthy mindset, and a sustainable lifestyle you can actually maintain.Join here: LiftingLindsay Training AppConnect With Me on Instagram: @liftinglindsay

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Having heavy, painful periods or menstrual cycles is often normalized because so many women experience this reality monthly. Coping with a heavy period and feeling unwell are not normal though – they are signs to take a closer look at what is going on inside.  If you feel like you're planning your life around your period, you'll want to listen to the latest episode of The Healthiest You podcast, where we talk about heavy periods and their connection to iron deficiency and bleeding disorders with Nathan Hagstrom, MD, pediatric hematologist oncologist, and Emily Jacobson, PA-C, hematology oncology physician assistant, both with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, part of Jefferson Health.   How do you know if your period is too heavy? What other symptoms may women experience because of heavy periods? What causes heavy periods? Which bleeding disorders are linked to heavy menstrual cycles? How can you heal your menstrual cycle? We answer these questions and more on The Healthiest You podcast this month. Chapters:0:01 - Intro1:11 - Heavy periods 3:08 - Other symptoms related to heavy periods 3:47 - Iron deficiency 4:47 - Ferritin 6:53 - Causes of heavy periods 7:39 - Bleeding disorders linked to heavy periods 11:08 - Getting a diagnosis and starting to heal

Today we're talking about the relationship between cortisol and progesterone! Get ready to learn about the pregnenolone steal and how stress impacts your cycle. Pre-order my book Holy & Hormonal: https://hoo.be/holyandhormonal

I'd love to hear your thoughts, feedback and insights on what could improve The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast in this short poll - it takes 2 minutes, and as a thank you, we'll send you a little gift!How many times have you walked into a doctor's appointment knowing something is wrong, and walked out feeling dismissed, unheard, or handed an explanation that just doesn't fit?For women with ADHD, the intersection of hormones and neurodivergence has been one of medicine's most neglected areas. Not because it isn't important, but because for too long, women have been considered too complex, too variable, too messy to study properly. And the cost of that has been devastating.This week on The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, I'm welcoming back Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund, a psychiatrist, researcher, and Associate Professor at Uppsala University in Sweden. Lotta has spent years investigating how hormonal fluctuations shape ADHD across women's entire reproductive lives — and her new book, Female Hormones and ADHD: The Impact on Brain and Body, is out in the UK on 4th June.What Lotta shares in this episode is not just fascinating; it is information that women deserve to have, and that could genuinely change their long-term health.In this episode, we explore:Why women have historically been excluded from research, and what that has cost us clinicallyLotta's new research on ADHD medication during pregnancy, lactation, and across the menstrual cycleWhy neurodivergent women may experience perimenopause symptoms earlier, and why this so often goes unrecognisedThe critical window of opportunity for hormone therapyWhy a hormonal assessment should come before receiving ADHD medicationThe link between postmenopausal oestrogen loss and heart attacks in womenThe connections between ADHD and endometriosis, PCOS, burnout, pain and sick leaveWhy every doctor (regardless of specialism) needs to be asking about hormonesHow we can use the predictable hormonal risk windows across a woman's reproductive life to support herTestosterone, perimenopause, and what the research does and doesn't yet tell usHow Lotta's new book can help you advocate for yourself in the doctor's officeThis episode is for every woman who has ever felt that her hormonal health and her neurodivergence were being treated as two completely separate problems by two completely separate systems.Lotta's work is quietly changing what is possible for us, and this conversation is essential listening.You can also listen to our previous conversations with Lotta here:E120 Connecting Hormones and Psychiatry to help more ADHD womenE174: Breaking down ADHD Neuroscience, Menstrual Cycles, Hormones and AnxietyThis week's episode is sponsored by Understood.org, the leading nonprofit dedicated to empowering the millions of people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia.If you're parenting a neurodivergent child, I'd recommend listening to their podcast, Everybody Gets a Juicebox, as it's full of relatable stories and practical tools to help your family thrive while protecting your own wellbeing, too!The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Event Recording is here!My first-ever ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live event sold out, and now the full experience is available to you wherever you are, whenever it feels right.Alongside three neuro-affirming experts, we spent four hours exploring the questions that matter most to late-diagnosed women. Get lifetime access here!Inside the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Recording, you'll find:Kate Moryoussef on post-diagnosis growth and her gentle framework for what comes nextDr Hannah Cullen on the neuroscience of ADHD and why your brain works the way it doesHannah Miller on reconnecting with purpose through a neurodivergent lensAdele Wimsett myth-busting on hormones, HRT, progesterone and perimenopauseUnderstand yourself more deeply, feel less alone, and finally access the expert knowledge you deserve. Because every woman with ADHD deserves access to the knowledge, expertise and understanding that for too long simply hasn't been available to us.To get lifetime access for £44, click here.Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podVisit Lotta's website (lottaborgskoglund.com) for more informationKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.

Summary  Krista Day-Gloe, a licensed clinical social worker and body-led mental health expert, discusses the complex relationship between hormonal cycles, emotional eating, and mental health. She shares insights on how understanding the menstrual cycle, neurodivergence, and body-mind connection can transform approaches to disordered eating and chronic health issues. Key Topics Hormonal impact on mood and eating Menstrual cycle phases and their effects Neurodivergence and its relation to eating behaviors Body-mind connection in mental health Practical tools for tracking hormones and symptoms  Guest Name Krista Day-Gloe Sound Bites "Estrogen makes us feel more satiated." "Our hormones are different every day." "Our thoughts create our reality." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating and Hormonal Impact 10:08 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle and Its Effects 18:41 The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Emotional Well-being 29:37 Navigating Mental Health and Body Awareness 40:10 Conclusion and Key Takeaways Resources and Krista's Links Healing Roots Wellness Center - https://healingrootswellness.com Mood and Moon Book - https://www.example.com/mood-and-moon Hormone Tracker Download - https://healingrootswellness.com/hormone-tracker Instagram - https://instagram.com/healingrootswellness Ali's Resources:  Consults with Ali  BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit "Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist.  What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 25% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website  Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron   

I find myself saying “multi-generational wisdom” pretty frequently, in reference to these communities I get to visit in rural Mexico. But when they start talking about how the moon affects their production of agave spirits, or the presence of a pregnant woman, I kind of laugh it off. So what am I missing, where is the truth, and how do I reconcile my own hypocrisy? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto and wisdom from raicillero Paulo Rodriguez and Ana Elvia Rodriguez Lorenzo.

We all know our four vital signs and how to take our heart rate, but what about reproductive vital signs? Are there any? YES and they're called reproductive biomarkers. Today's episode lays out the key biomarkers that you can use in your daily life for family planning and health diagnosis (as well as bonus ones that may be more specific to you).Looking for help finding the right method of tracking reproductive biomarkers for you? Our new book, Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide for Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness is here to help! You can pre-order the book now through these links or call your local book store to request it!NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences but does refer to sex education and uses the word 'libido.'SHOW NOTES: **Pre-order Woven Well: A Christian Woman's Guide for Reproductive Health, Fertility, and Wholeness here: https://www.wovenfertility.com/pre-order-woven-wellJoin us for an upcoming Intro Session Ep. 212: Traditional Chinese Medicine explains period blood clots, with guest Emily Keuntz, M.S., L.Ac.Send Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

On Epispde 1, host Dr. Allyssa Memmini PhD, LAT, ATC, Assistant Professor, Athletic Training, at the University of New Mexico talks to PhD student and Research Assistant at the University of Virginia, Emily McIndoe.Emily shares her current research interests (influence of the menstrual cycle on women with concussion), discusses key considerations for medical providers working with female patients, as well as highlights a few research studies on how concussions may present differently in women than men.PLEASE SHARE, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE! WHATEVER THOSE OTHER PODCASTS AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS ASK YOU TO DO FOR THEM, DO FOR US TOO!Check us out on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook! @concussiontalkThank you!Subscribe and leave a review!Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more!Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detourFollow Lauren on Instagram @lziaksConcussion Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI first-hand.Chronically dives deeper into concussions and brain injury as I team up with Lauren Ziaks; a DPT, ATC, and wealth of knowledge of chronic health conditions post-concussion. Join us as we interview more experts, spread awareness of brain injury and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Today we're exploring how to bring cycle awareness to psychotherapy and mental healthcare. Our guest is MaryClaire Decker (known as MC) who is a Registered Psychologist. MC created Mindful Cycles after seeing a gap in mental health care, and after her own struggles with chronic menstrual migraines reinforced the need for an approach that works with our cycles, not against them. At Mindful Cycles, she combines evidence-based therapy with an understanding of cyclical health to help women and people with menstrual cycles navigate their mental well-being with greater self-awareness and resilience.We talk about how menstrual health symptoms change across the cycle, the neurological and hormonal shifts that cause mental health symptoms to worsen in the second half of the cycle, how to adapt therapeutic approaches based on the phases of the menstrual cycle, and the incredible impact of cycle-informed trauma therapy.We explore:Three reasons why mental health care hasn't been cycle-informed so far; menstrual stigma, the patriarchal, colonial historical context of psychotherapy and the huge gap in research when it comes to women and people with menstrual cycles.Why we risk pathologising people's experiences, or even misdiagnosing them when we don't take the fluctuations of the menstrual cycle into account, for example; 25% of people who eventually get diagnosed with PMDD are misdiagnosed with bi-polar disorder first. The beneficial impact of cycle-informed therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, addictions and other mental health challenges. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyMC Decker: @themenstrualpsych - https://www.instagram.com/themenstrualpsych

In this episode, Lisa welcomes back Dr. Jerilynn Prior, endocrinologist, UBC Professor Emerita, and founder of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR), for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges mainstream narratives about perimenopause and hormone therapy. Dr. Prior shares her research-backed perspective on why perimenopause is often characterized by erratically high estrogen rather than low estrogen, and how this physiological reality reshapes the conversation around symptoms like night sweats, sleep disturbances, heavy flow, and sore breasts. She discusses her randomized controlled trial demonstrating that progesterone is effective for night sweats and sleep in perimenopausal women, and explains why approximately 30% of perimenopausal women experience symptoms severe enough to warrant treatment. Lisa and Dr. Prior also explore findings from the Women's Health Initiative, the difference between treating symptomatic women and prescribing hormones preventively, and why the cultural framing of menopause as a deficiency disease misrepresents what is, for most women, a normal life transition. Tune in as Dr. Prior shares decades of research on the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and the often-overlooked role of progesterone in women's health across the lifespan. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!Say "Yes!" to travel! Just check your calendar, book your flight, and pack your cute outfits:Cognac Jewelry School, FranceJune 27-July 4, 2026 or August 15-22, 2026: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations2027 Foundations: phineaswrighthouse.com/the-shop/p/cognac-jewellery-school-summer-foundations-2027SIn this episode, Wendy sits down with naturopathic doctor and fertility expert, Dr. Aumatma Simmons. Dr. Aumatma teaches how women operate on two clocks, the 24-hour circadian rhythm and the 28-day menstrual or moon cycle, and why syncing your life to your cycle is a superpower.They explore:How postmenopausal women can sync to the moon cycle (and why it helps with burnout)The four seasons of your cycle and what to do in each phaseWhy your hormones aren't the problem but indicators that something is out of alignmentThis is a conversation about reconnecting your head and your body. Dr. Aumatma walks through the menstrual cycle as seasons, starting with winter (the first 1-3 days when hormones are at baseline and intuition is strongest). Whether you're cycling or syncing to the moon, this framework helps you work with your physiology instead of fighting it.Connect with Dr. Aumatma:Egg Meets Sperm Podcast: holisticfertilityinstitute.com/podcastGet the first chapter of her book, Hormonal Leadership:  holisticfertilityinstitute.com/leadershipbookInstagram instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctorLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/aumatmaYouTube youtube.com/c/HolisticFertilityExpert________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.

Life updates, hormone wins, and holistic health deep dives — we are back with a raw, real catch-up episode you don't want to miss. In this week's catch-up episode of The Wellness Effect, we share personal health updates that are equal parts exciting and eye-opening. Jensen reveals a potential breakthrough in her menstrual cycle after completing a parasite cleanse — her shortest cycle in three years. Lacey opens up about her first acupuncture experience with a Chinese medicine practitioner on her fertility journey, unpacking what pulse reading, meridians, and liver qi stagnation actually mean for hormone health. Kira gets vulnerable about her emotional thaw after years of fertility struggles, sharing how she's finally reconnecting with the joy of creating holiday memories for her kids. We also get into the dangers of toxic household products like Scentsy and dryer sheets as endocrine disruptors, and Jensen's plans to start making home-cooked, whole-food meals for her dog Stevie, who has been dealing with pancreatitis and GI issues.   Key Takeaways 1. Parasite cleansing may support hormonal and menstrual health. 2. Chinese medicine and acupuncture offer a whole-body lens on fertility. 3. Everyday scented products are endocrine disruptors harming your hormones.   Chapters  (00:00) Welcome + Life Updates (Mexico trip, Easter, catching up) (01:00) Jensen's Parasite Cleanse Results & Menstrual Cycle Update (05:00) Rope Worm, Biofilm & What's Actually Leaving Your Gut (07:45) Kira's Emotional Thaw: Reconnecting with Motherhood & Holidays (12:00) Nervous System Healing & Creating Magic for Your Kids (16:50) Lacey's First Acupuncture Appointment with a Chinese Medicine Practitioner (19:30) What Is Chinese Medicine? Qi, Meridians & Pulse Reading Explained  (23:00) Lacey's Appetite Struggles, Peptides & Possible Self-Sabotage (33:30) Castor Oil Packs, Sauna Use & Cycle-Syncing Detox Protocols (39:30) Jensen's Dog Stevie: Home-Cooked Meals for Pancreatitis & GI Issues (42:00) Scentsy, Dryer Sheets & Toxic Household Products as Endocrine Disruptors  (48:30) HTMA Testing for Dogs & the Future of Functional Pet Health (50:30) Jensen's Move to Kamloops   Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program.   Follow us on Instagram: The Podcast: @thewellnesseffectpod Lacey Iskra - @laceeiskk Jensen - @wellnesswjensen Kira Iskra - @wellbykira   Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @thewellnesseffectpod to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.

1 in 2 girls in the U.S. say they feel embarrassed or ashamed about their period and only 22% of U.S parents feel “very comfortable” talking to their kids about puberty. We need to rewrite this script, and our guest today, menstrual educator Amy Wilding, has written a book to do just that. Amy has supported hundreds of families through her Period of Change programs, helping them reclaim menarche as a sacred and empowered transition. She's also a queer and inclusive author, and today we're chatting about her latest book, Period Of Change: Welcoming Your Daughter's Period with Care and Confidence. As Amy says, this is not just a practical guide to puberty and periods. It is a call to reclaim what is our birthright: an understanding of our bodies and the framework for seeing the power and wisdom of our cyclical nature. Our chat today is full of practical guidance and tips to support the teens and tweens in your life through their menarche and beyond - my favourite were the conversation starters, especially when Amy shared the most important thing to say (and not say) to your child when they get their period for the first time. We explore:How to throw a Red Party for your child, and all kinds of ideas for how to celebrate together in big and small ways. The importance of how we speak about our bodies in front of our kids, and affirmations to help your daughter move through generations of cultural shame, silence and discomfort, and model how to honour our bodies and cycles. Amy's journey supporting her trans kid and guidance for how to show up as a supportive parent and maintain a connection of trust with trans kids when they're starting their periods.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardyAmy Wilding: @amywildingofficial - https://www.instagram.com/amywildingofficial/

Kimberly and Dr. Sarah Hill explore the intricate science of women's menstrual cycles, hormonal changes, and how lifestyle choices impact fertility and well-being. Sarah Hill shares insights from her book 'The Period Brain' to empower women with knowledge about their bodies.Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Period Brain03:02 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle06:00 The Role of Hormones in Attraction and Reproduction09:11 Infertility and Sperm Quality11:59 Ovulation and Its Indicators15:11 Emotional Changes and PMS17:48 Managing Hormonal Sensitivity21:21 Understanding Women's Health Through Hormonal Phases24:14 Listening to Your Body: The Key to Wellness26:21 The Impact of Research on Women's Health28:40 Tracking Hormones: Tools and Techniques32:09 The Journey to Understanding Women's Bodies37:40 Promoting Awareness and Support for Women's HealthSponsors: LMNTOFFER: Right now, for my listeners LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOOD. That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT any LMNT drink mix purchase. This deal is only available through my link so. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water.USE LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/FEELGOODFATTY15 OFFER: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/KIMBERLY and using code KIMBERLY at checkout.USE LINK: fatty15.com/KIMBERLYDr. Sarah Hill Resources: Book: THE PERIOD BRAIN: The New Science of Why We PMS and How to Fix It: A Manifesto for Women Website: www.sarahehill.comInstagram: @sarahehillphd Bio: Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D., is the author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control and an award-winning researcher who has spent most of her 20+ year career studying women, relationships, and health. In addition to having established an award-winning health and relationships lab at TCU, she has published nearly 100 academic research articles, is a sought-after public speaker, and sits on the scientific advisory boards for women's health companies such as Flo and 28 Wellness. Her research is regularly covered by national media, such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and many others, and is regularly published in highly prestigious journals, including Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychoneuroendocrinology, Psychological Science, and Health Psychology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we're joined by Rebecca the founder of Blume Womb, to explore the truth about birth control, the menstrual cycle, and why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies. We dive into how honoring your natural rhythm can shift your energy, mood, and relationship to yourself in a powerful way. Send this to another sister that needs womb wisdom hacks.CONNECT WITH ME:Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.karinagutierrez.com⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@healingwithkink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE 5 day feminine embodiment course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join NOURISHED here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Mentorship: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH REBECCA AKAT:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@blumewombWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blumewomb.comCalifornia Retreat: Click here.Greece Retreat: Click here.Don't forget to like & subscribe! Your support means the world

Today we're joined by Rebecca the founder of Blume Womb, to explore the truth about birth control, the menstrual cycle, and why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies. We dive into how honoring your natural rhythm can shift your energy, mood, and relationship to yourself in a powerful way. Send this to another sister that needs this womb wisdom!CONNECT WITH ME:Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.karinagutierrez.com⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@healingwithkink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE 5 day feminine embodiment course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Mentorship: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH REBECA AKAT:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@blumewombWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blumewomb.comCalifornia Retreat: Click here.Greece Retreat: Click here.Don't forget to like & subscribe! Your support means the world

About Haley Smith: Haley's mission is to empower women overlooked by the traditional healthcare system with body literacy and personalized functional fertility support that works. By understanding your menstrual cycle as a health assessment tool and combining it with top of the line functional lab work, Haley has helped hundreds of women find their answers to sub-fertility and carry healthy pregnancies to term. Haley is a Functional Nutritionist and FAM Certified with a Master's Degree in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine. Connect with Haley: The Holistic Fertility Clinic —  Haley on Instagram and TikTok — @haleysmith.hfc  Book a Free Discovery Call with Haley —      Thank you so much for being here. This podcast exists because of the women who show up for these conversations and keep coming back. It genuinely means everything.Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and you could win a free mini consult with Cody. Each month one reviewer is chosen at random. It takes about a minute and it helps Create the Space reach the women who need it most. Connect with Cody: Instagram: @spacewithcody Website: spacewithcody.com Free Resource: Ready to shift the energy of your home? Start here with Five Shifts to Improve the Energy of Your Home, a free guide from Cody. Work with Cody: Explore ways to work together at spacewithcody.com© Create the Space with Cody Maher. All rights reserved.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist. We discuss how to improve hormone health at any age and the importance of fertility markers not just for pregnancy, but as a powerful window into overall health, vitality and longevity. We discuss hormone replacement therapy, egg freezing, IVF, and what biomarkers like AMH really indicate. Plus, how anti-inflammatory diets and specific supplements can be beneficial and the impact of microplastics and certain fragrances on hormones. We also discuss lesser-known factors that deplete male and female fertility, vitality and health. This conversation highlights how better understanding of hormones and your reproductive markers can empower better informed choices at every stage of life. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Natalie Crawford (00:02:26) Fertility as a Health Marker, Infertility (00:05:34) Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Theory (00:11:01) Sponsors: David & BetterHelp (00:13:35) Hormone Therapy, Extending Ovarian Lifespan (00:19:11) Plastics, Toxins & Fertility (00:22:02) Does Prior Pregnancy Make Conception Easier?, Secondary Infertility (00:29:02) Testing Sperm; Pregnancy Loss & Conceiving Again, Fertility Testing (00:38:17) Sponsor: AG1 (00:39:40) Menstrual Cycle, Egg Number & Quality, AMH Test (00:48:17) Tool: AMH Test; Fertility Education & Patient Choices (00:53:13) Tool: Tracking Ovulation; Ovulation Disorders (00:55:11) AMH Test Cost; Genetic Testing & Patient Choice (01:01:13) Does Egg Freezing Cause Early Menopause?, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) (01:05:29) Egg Freezing, IVF, Ethical Concerns; Embryo Banking (01:15:21) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (01:16:39) Egg Freezing, Cost & Patient Choices (01:21:22) Concieving After Hormonal Birth Control, IUD or Depo-Provera (01:27:17) Pregnancy Termination & Concieving Again (01:29:28) Support Egg Quality, Tools: Ovulation & Avoiding NSAIDs; 5 Lifestyle Non-Negotiables (01:34:03) Sleep, Melatonin; Cold Plunge (01:38:41) Curcumin, NAD/NR, CoQ10, Supplements for Prenatal Care & Sperm Health (01:42:05) Sponsor: Function (01:43:16) Fertility Research into Supplements & Lifestyle Factors (01:48:21) Inflammation, Red Light (01:53:12) Cannabis & Detriments to Egg & Sperm Health (01:58:57) Nicotine, Smoking, Egg Health & Sperm Count; Healthy Lifestyle Practices (02:02:21) GLP-1s, PCOS, Endometriosis; Human Growth Hormone (02:10:58) Platelet-Rich Plasma; Paternal Age & Sperm Quality; Biotin (02:17:27) Endocrine Disruptors, Fragrances, Receipts, Tool: Fragrance-Free (02:22:48) Patient Education & Empowerment; Inflammation, Celiac Disease (02:25:40) Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Protein, Fiber, Red Meat (02:33:25) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Menstrual cycle awareness is the key to understanding your energy, mood, and intuition on a deeper level. In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya Brown shows how cycle syncing, hormone balance, and aligning with your body's natural rhythms can help you make better decisions, boost productivity, and feel more connected to yourself.   ✨ Ready to go deeper? Explore the Trifecta program here: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/

In this episode, Dani, Mishi, and Abby sit down to unpack a question that most people think they know the answer to…What does it actually mean to be healthy?Because right now, we're being flooded with wellness advice, trends, and “healthy” lifestyles…But much of what's being sold as health is actually just a look. And that's where things start to break down.In this conversation, we challenge the mainstream definition of health and bring it back to what actually matters:

What if the burnout so many women experience isn't a personal failure—but a result of living against their natural rhythms?In this episode of Hidden Wisdom, Megan Watson joins us to explore the forgotten wisdom of cyclical living, feminine energy, and reconnecting with the body's natural rhythms. Together we explore the power of menstrual cycles, moon phases, feminine archetypes, and intuitive body wisdom. Megan shares how modern culture often pushes women into linear productivity patterns that ignore the natural rhythms of the feminine body—and how reclaiming cyclical living can bring healing, balance, and deeper spiritual connection.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Megan  01:05 Megan's Journey  02:20 Masculine vs Feminine Energy Explained 03:30 Burnout & Chronic Fatigue as a Wake-Up Call 04:30 Living in Harmony With Cycles & Seasons 05:55 Productivity Culture & the Loss of Presence 07:40 Why New Year's Goals Often Fail 10:15 Reclaiming Personal Authority Through Intuition 12:00 The Cycles of a Woman's Life 13:40 The Missing “Matriarch” Archetype 16:10 Cultural Narratives Around Aging Women 17:00 Healing the Menstruation Wound 18:30 Shame Around the Menstrual Cycle 20:15 Women Living in a Linear Society 21:25 The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle 24:30 Cycles Reflected in Pregnancy & Birth 27:00 The Moon as a Feminine Symbol 28:30 Moon Phases & Feminine Cycles 31:40 Reclaiming Ancient Feminine Wisdom 33:20 A Healing Walk with the Divine Mother 35:00 Processing Pain Around the Divine Feminine 37:45 Healing the Connection to the Divine Mother 38:50 Why Cyclical Living Matters 41:00 Listening to the Wisdom of the Body 44:30 Tools for Understanding Body Signals 47:00 Healing the Body Wound & Feminine Shame 49:00 Reclaiming the Sacredness of the Body 50:00 Where to Find Megan Megan Watson is an intuitive energy coach, certified EFT practitioner, women's circle facilitator, author, and artist. She is the founder of Mother's Healing Circle, where she helps women reconnect with womb wisdom, heal feminine wounds, and deepen their connection to the Divine Feminine. Megan is also the author of A Healing Walk with the Divine Mother and Sacred Inner Seasons of the Childbearing Year, which explore feminine spirituality, cyclical living, and healing through connection with divine feminine wisdom. Website: https://mothershealingcircle.org Instagram: Mother's Healing Circle Books: Available on Amazon (search Megan Zabriskie Watson) Questions about Return to the Garden? Sign up for a free discovery call! Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Coming Spring 2026! Pathway programs, community, library, events and more! Join the waitlist for updates, sneak peeks, and discounts!

For Endometriosis Awareness Month, we explore a condition which affects 10% of women around the world. Cells that form the lining of the uterus crop up in other parts of the pelvis, and elsewhere in the body. It prevents many patients from being able to carry out everyday tasks, and can also cause infertility. In this episode, we explore the condition, hear the experiences of those living with endometriosis, discuss the science behind it, and find out about the treatments of tomorrow... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this episode of the FAMM Research Series, Lisa examines peer-reviewed research on the relationship between ADHD symptoms and the menstrual cycle, exploring how reproductive hormones may influence symptom variability in women. The episode draws on a study titled "Reproductive Steroids and ADHD Symptoms Across the Menstrual Cycle," which tracked salivary hormone levels and self-reported ADHD symptoms throughout participants' cycles. Lisa discusses key findings suggesting that the luteal phase — when progesterone is elevated and estrogen is comparatively lower — may be associated with a higher presentation of ADHD-related symptoms in women. She also highlights a secondary study on misdiagnosis, examining the specific challenges women face in receiving an accurate ADHD diagnosis, including patterns of being treated for anxiety or depression before the underlying condition is identified. Throughout the episode, Lisa connects these findings to the broader value of menstrual cycle charting as a tool for recognizing cyclical symptom patterns in clinical practice. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!  Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, is an expert in the science of strength and muscle building and nutrition. She explains the most effective resistance and cardiovascular training programs for women and if and how those programs should differ from those followed by men. She explains program design options, exercise selection, sets, repetition ranges, rest periods, if you need to train to failure and much more. We discuss the relevance of menstrual cycles, (peri)menopause, birth control, body frame differences, as well as best practices for nutrition, hormone replacement and supplementation. Throughout the episode Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple dispels common myths about women's fitness and nutrition such as the impact of fasting, cortisol, weight vests and more. This episode provides a masterclass in the best science-supported fitness and nutrition programs for women and for men. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Lauren Colenso-Semple (00:02:43) Muscle in Men vs Women; Testosterone; Individual Variation (00:08:07) Sponsors: Joovv & Eight Sleep (00:10:45) Testosterone & Women; Resistance Training; Young Girls (00:17:46) Tool: Beginner Resistance Training for Women; Frequency & Goals (00:20:58) Tools: Weekly Full-Body Workouts, Work Sets, Rest Intervals; Time Efficiency (00:28:43) Forced Reps, Drop Sets; Rate of Movement; Partial Reps (00:33:19) Tool: Repetition Ranges; Technique; Vary Rep Ranges? (00:39:37) Sponsor: AG1 (00:40:28) High Reps & Injury, Technique & Warm-Ups (00:44:25) Cardiovascular Exercise, Interference Effect?; Walking, High Intensity (00:52:43) Menstrual Cycle, Hormones & Training; Overcoming Internal Resistance (00:56:54) Training & Body Composition; Tool: Slow Progression; Menstrual Cycle (01:02:45) Sponsor: Rorra (01:03:59) Hormone Contraception & Adaptations; Perimenopause, Menopause (01:09:01) Age-Related Muscle Loss, Nervous System, Tool: Machines & Group Fitness (01:14:57) Menstrual Cycle & Physical Activity; Nutrition (01:17:50) Pilates, Genes, Tool: Resistance Training to Offset Age-Related Muscle Loss (01:26:25) Ectomorph, Mesomorph or Endomorph? (01:28:55) Sponsor: Function (01:30:42) Train Fasted?, Caffeine, Preworkout & Postworkout Nutrition (01:38:29) Protein, Resistance Training & Timing (01:40:12) Creatine Supplements, Gummies, Dose, Brain Health Benefits? (01:45:44) Individual Experience; Skepticism & Science, Menopause & Body Composition (01:54:52) Cortisol & Women, Stress & Diet, Cushing Syndrome (02:00:17) Overtraining?, Sleep Disruptions, Energy & Training Time (02:04:07) Menopause Symptoms & Hormone Therapy, Testosterone (02:09:22) Women Differences in Diet & Training?; Exercise Science Studies (02:16:19) Lauren's Training Schedule, Mobility Work (02:19:35) Hormone Therapy & Long-Term Outcomes; Deliberate Cold Exposure (02:23:06) Zone 2 Cardio; Weighted Vest; Balance Training; Ab Exercises; Recovery (02:29:26) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices