Podcasts about Menstrual cycle

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

Today we're sharing a replay of one of our most listened to podcasts ever - and it's all about how getting to know your cycle can be a vital foundation for mental and emotional health.Alexandra and Sjanie, the co-founders of Red School are both retired therapists, and today they share their learnings from their own personal cycle awareness practice (as well as working with thousands of students over several decades) about how mental and emotional health rests on us knowing ourselves, feeling our value and worth, and understanding the nature of cyclicity. All of which are skills we learn from connecting to our cycles. We also explore how the root of much of our collective menstrual and emotional turmoil as women and people who have, or have had cycles is the cultural denial, shutting down, ignoring, belittling, and suppression of our cyclical nature.We explore:Alexandra's personal journey with dissolving the shame of her early years and claiming her worth through cycle awareness and menopause, so that now she is emotionally resilient to the extent that she is immune to toxic shame.The two stable poles of the menstrual cycle, and the two transitional phases and how to work with them all to understand ourselves better and create emotional and psychological wellbeing.How following the call to stop and rest at menstruation is medicinal for us emotionally and psychologically. ---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

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.

Your cycle doesn't just affect you — it affects everyone in your orbit. Pharmacist and cycle syncing advocate Dr. Tiffany Ruder is back, and this time we're handing the playbook to the partners, the dads, the brothers, and the coworkers who want to show up better but just don't know how. This isn't about special treatment — it's about understanding that women operate on a 28-day rhythm, and when the people around us get that, everything changes.We walked through all four cycle phases and gave partners one simple identity to anchor to in each one — because when men have clear, actionable language, they actually use it. Spoiler: it's not complicated. It's just communication.In this episode we explore:The Four P's framework: Partner (follicular), Pursuer (ovulation), Provider (luteal), Protector (menstruation) — and what each one looks like in real lifeWhy timing matters for hard conversations The invisible emotional load women carry, especially in the luteal phase, and how partners can proactively reduce it without being askedWhen neither partner has capacity: outsourcing, community, and why the 50/50 myth is hurting your relationshipDr. Tiffany Ruder is a pharmacist, hormone health coach, and perimenopause specialist dedicated to helping high-achieving women understand the profound biological shifts that occur in midlife. With a unique blend of clinical expertise and real-world application, she translates complex hormone science into clear, actionable strategy. Dr. Ruder is the creator of Chaos to Control, a framework that helps women move from confusion and self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and physiological alignment. Her work centers on advancing hormone literacy so women can stop overriding their biology and begin making decisions that support their energy, mood, metabolism, and long-term health. Through coaching, education, and speaking, she empowers women to work with their hormonal rhythms instead of fighting against them — unlocking a more sustainable, informed, and powerful way to live and lead.Resources:Check out Kate's Course Living In FlowNew Book Burning Up and Frozen Out: What Every Man Needs to Know About Menopause But No One Told YouFollow Dr. Tiffany Ruder on Instagram at @OptimizeherpharmacistacistFollow Dr. Tiffany Ruder on Facebook at Tiffany RuderJoin her Free Facebook Group OptimizeHERAbout KateKate Nguy is the founder of Shee Revival and a Certified Hormone Health Practitioner and Cycle-Syncing Strategist who helps busy women in their 30s and 40s balance their hormones and reclaim their energy. Specializing in the hormonal ups and downs of midlife—from PMS and perimenopause to burnout and cortisol overload—Kate guides women to feel at home in their bodies and live in sync with their natural cycles. Through cycle syncing, hormone hacks, and nervous system regulation, Kate empowers women to rebalance their hormones, reconnect to their bodies, and revive the vibrant, grounded version of themselves underneath the overwhelm.Tune in now and join the movement toward better hormone health!Follow me @hormoneswithkate on Instagram for more insights, tips, and support!

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

Today it's our great pleasure to be joined by Chloé Zhao. Chloé is an academy award winning filmmaker, and amongst many accolades, Chloé is the first Woman of Colour to have won an academy award for best director for her film Nomadland.In this conversation, Chloé chats with Alexandra and Sjanie about how menstrual cycle awareness has shaped her creative process, including how she worked with the wisdom of her menstrual cycle to create and direct her most recent film, Hamnet, which received eight Oscar nominations.When Chloé turned thirty seven years old, she started to get menstrual cramps for the first time. Although it wasn't comfortable, she felt something important was coming to life within her. This coincided with what she lovingly calls a ‘midlife crisis' that ultimately led her to discover the practice of menstrual cycle awareness, which she says helped her to learn a language that her body had forgotten to speak. We explore:Intuition as our greatest currency, and how becoming more aware of our menstrual cycles prepares the body to be a vessel to receive deep intuitive knowing. The cyclical advice that Chloe has for all young filmmakers about the importance of wintering, and the power of seemingly non-productive work of rest, tending to your inner soil, and composting (even in the middle of a film set!).How the premenstrual and menstrual phases of the cycle have taught Chloe to embody creative death and rebirth, and how this played out in the creation of Hamnet. ---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.hardyChloé Zhao: @chloezhao - https://www.instagram.com/chloezhao

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/

The conversation covers the challenges of dealing with a difficult menstrual cycle and the impact it has on work, as well as the determination and work ethic required to push through fatigue and continue working.TakeawaysDealing with a difficult menstrual cycle can impact work productivity.Pushing through fatigue requires determination and a strong work ethic.Chapters00:00 Challenges with Menstrual Cycle

In this episode, I'm talking about understanding your hunger a bit better and, more importantly, seeing it coming before it hits you.I focus on two of the biggest drivers I see all the time: poor sleep and, for a lot of women, certain stages of the menstrual cycle. Both can ramp up hunger pretty significantly, and if you're not expecting it, it can feel like you've just “lost control” out of nowhere.What I want you to do instead is get ahead of it. Start spotting your high-risk hunger days, adjust your meal timing, have food ready, and go in with a plan. Because when you're proactive, you're in control. When you're reacting, you're already on the back foot.Time Stamps00:00 Understanding Hunger and Its Triggers02:44 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Hunger05:20 Menstrual Cycle and Hunger Awareness Click me for show notes!PS. If you're interested in a weight loss program with delicious food, daily access to me and a supportive community that won't mess up your relationship with food, ​click here to join the weightlist​. 

As we enter our early forties, we step into a new life phase with a very different atmosphere and tone. We're shifting into a new paradigm, often accompanied by changes in our menstrual cycles and ourselves, some of which may be startling or very tricky to manage.Brain fog, memory issues, irregular cycles, heavy periods - the list goes on. You might notice that you have less tolerance for stress, tire more easily, and that your trusty sleep pattern isn't quite so trusty anymore.Today I'm chatting with Alexandra and Sjanie about how the practice of menstrual cycle awareness can be a vital source of support as we navigate these challenging years. Sjanie shares generously about her own experience of perimenopause, or as she calls it, the autumn of the menstruating years; from experiencing new levels of love, to reckoning with childhood trauma, and how her recommitment to the fundamentals of cycle awareness has supported her. Whether you're experiencing the psycho‐spiritual shift in the years running up to menopause, or you're supporting women and folks in the thick of it - perhaps your clients, family members. friends or colleagues - we hope this conversation helps to plug you into the practice of menstrual cycle awareness as a vital perimenopause resource.We explore:How to practice menstrual cycle awareness when your cycle is very irregular and how to claim your rest, even when you don't know when your next period is coming.What is at work on the psycho-spiritual level in the forties, and how the lens of the ‘quickening' can help to make sense of the challenges of these years. How Sjanie has navigated her trauma healing process in perimenopause, and the importance of community support in this life phase. ---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

This is part two of a conversation I started last week that, quite honestly, I felt compelled to have because if you've been paying attention to culture lately, you've probably noticed something happening again. Bodies are getting smaller, celebrity frames are shrinking, and the language around women's bodies is starting to sound a lot like it did in the late nineties and early two thousand. The skinny era is back, and I'll be honest with you, it pisses me off. Not because women are losing weight, but because we are watching the same cycle repeat itself without the education that women actually deserve about what these trends can do to their bodies over time. In last week's episode, we started unpacking the physiology behind chronic under fueling. We talked about energy availability, metabolic adaptation, thyroid downregulation, and stress physiology. In other words, what actually starts happening inside the body when calorie intake drops too low for too long? If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I highly recommend going back and starting there because it lays the foundation for everything we're going to talk about today, because today we're going to keep going. We're going to move deeper into what chronic under-eating can do to the female body. And we're starting with something that almost no mainstream dieting conversation talks about the menstrual cycle specifically and female hormone signaling. Because when energy availability, aka calories, stays too low, the body doesn't just slow metabolism, it begins adjusting reproductive physiology as well. And that's where the conversation gets really important for women.   Time Stamps:   (0:40) Part 2 Of Our Conversation (2:55) The Menstrual Cycle (6:24) Muscle Mass Considerations (15:30) Energy Balance and Availability (21:48) Micronutrient Considerations (34:18) The Cultural Pendulum ----------  Apply for SF Coaching Method  https://sarahfechter.ac-page.com/sfhq-cc Complimentary Health Content  https://sarahfechter.ac-page.com/Health_Wellness_Community ----------  Follow Me On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahfechter.ifbbpro/   Check Out My Website - https://www.sarahfechter.com ----------  This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, other professional health care services, or any professional practice of any kind. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk and Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, this Podcast or the information presented in this Podcast. All contents and design for this Podcast are owned by Sarah Fechter Fitness LLC. Always consult your professional team before beginning any exercise or nutrition program.

Today we're replaying one of our most popular episodes -  a frank and feisty chat about one of the hot topics in our community - premenstrual and menopausal RAGE.Have you ever been driving in your car and felt compelled to wind the windows up and actually roar because you felt so wildly angry on day 24? Or, if you're navigating menopause, have you experienced your own ‘burn-the-house-down' moment when your fury threatened to destroy everything you've built so far in your life?What is going on with this rage? Why are so many of us feeling it? And what is it trying to tell us? ---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

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:

This is for my ladies who know they have something wrong with their periods, but aren't sure what it is.You may have been wondering what's been going on with you and can't quite figure it out. So let's play detective.I'm going over the common menstrual cycle disorders by what they are, symptoms to check, and common causes. This can be the start of understanding what's going on with you and diving further with your doctor!!DISCLAIMER I am not diagnosing, I am simply giving you information to then present to your doctor!Don't forget to vote on the next episode!---------------------------------------------------------Find me on IG: @jfaye_rdWork with me! More info here OR apply hereFREE RESOURCE: Balancing hormones and reducing PMS here

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!

This episode is the first of a four-part series exploring the common challenges of each of the four cycle phases or inner seasons of the menstrual cycle, and Alexandra and Sjanie are going to reframe these challenges as meaningful limits that support us to access the power of each phase.This first episode in the series is the inner spring, preovulation cycle phase and we're looking at the challenge of anxiety, overwhelm, and scattered focus. And as the outer seasons unfold here in the UK, we'll we continue with an exploration of the limits and challenges of the inner summer, autumn and winter. Through our personal challenges, and stories from the community, we explore how the limits of inner spring help you to access the big powers of this cycle phase, including play, innocence and enthusiasm. Above all, this series is an exploration of how the challenges you experience in your menstrual cycle aren't necessarily problems to fix, but can also be seen as meaningful boundaries that actually enable the transformative work of each cycle phase.We explore:The key practice to support inner spring challenges: making space and time when you're coming out of menstruation to cherish your sensitive nature. The deep river at work in the menstrual cycle each month as our energy rises towards ovulation and descends as we head towards menstruation, and how this gives rise to the limits of each cycle phase. What the challenges and limits of inner spring can teach us about what we need at the beginning of everything; relationships, jobs, creative projects and anything new we're embarking on. ---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

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

Most women were never taught that their menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful indicators of overall health.In this episode, we break down why tracking your cycle is essential for hormone balance, energy, mental health and long-term wellness.For decades, women have been taught that their cycle only matters when it comes to fertility or pregnancy. But modern women's health research shows that your cycle is actually the fifth vital sign, offering powerful insight into your hormones, metabolism, stress levels, thyroid function and overall physiology.If you've ever experienced PMS, anxiety, mood swings, fatigue or unexplained health changes, understanding your cycle can help you identify patterns and take control of your health.In this conversation, we explore:• Why cycle tracking is a powerful tool for women's hormone health• How your cycle reflects stress, metabolism and thyroid function• Why many women in their 30s and 40s are just now learning about this• The impact of birth control and IUDs on natural hormone rhythms• How cycle tracking helps identify PMS, PMDD, perimenopause and hormone imbalances• Why working with your body's natural energy cycles improves productivity and wellness• How tracking symptoms helps doctors and practitioners better diagnose hormonal issues• What to do if you don't currently have a menstrual cycleUnderstanding your body's natural rhythms can transform the way you approach exercise, productivity, mental health and so much more! So whether you're navigating perimenopause, hormone imbalances, PMS symptoms or simply want to understand your body better - cycle tracking is one of the most powerful tools you can start using TODAY!Watch full episode on YOUTUBE here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wQfMgKz8DAIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth Coaching Business IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier Book Free Coaching Call Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/coachingWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEToday's episode is a Q&A following our recent mini-series. Throughout the series, we explored why dieting is often the wrong move for high-achieving women, why higher calories can actually work better for progress, and what it looks like when you're ahead of the process instead of constantly chasing results.Those conversations sparked a lot of thoughtful questions from listeners—and today, Sue and Alex are diving into them. This episode expands on the themes from the series and provides more clarity around how high performers can approach fat loss, nutrition, and training in a way that actually supports their lifestyle and long-term progress.If you've been following along with the series and still have questions about how to apply these ideas to your own situation, this episode will help bring everything together.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://go.physiquedevelopment.com/freegluteprogram701788And keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(1:31) Q1 - I haven't had my period for 7 years, what can I do to regain my cycle?(10:11) Q2 - Is there any benefit to dairy types (A1 vs A2) or fat percentages vs dairy-free diets?(17:14) Q3 - I'm eating in a calorie deficit... Why am I seeing changes but the scale isn't moving?(22:17) Q4 - Fat loss after 40?(30:06) Wrap-UpOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

Cramping, bloating, cravings during your period… sound familiar? Most of us only learned how to “manage” our periods with tampons and pads — not how they actually affect our bodies or what we can do to feel better. Energy, digestion, mood, sleep, and cravings all shift across your cycle.In this episode, we share practical nutrition strategies to support your hormones and reduce common PMS and cycle-related symptoms. We dive into:Whats going on during the four phases of your menstrual cycleFour simple tips to build a hormone-friendly environment in your bodyWhat to eat (and when) to support each phase of your cycleSimple ways to manage cravings, bloating, and fatigue without extremesWhy building these habits now helps you feel better today and sets you up for long-term resilience If you've ever thought, “My period is killing me," this episode is for you. These are the same approaches we use in our 1-on-1 nutrition programs, helping you create personalized routines that ease bloating, cravings, and fatigue — with guidance that's practical, compassionate, and tailored to your unique body.NestandnurturehealthPersonalized 1:1 Care — Nest&Nurture 

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?

Today we're exploring how the practice of menstrual cycle awareness can help us to stay engaged, resilient and resourced as we meet the challenges of today's world. Our guest is the brilliant Dr. Cre Dye who is the Menstruality Justice and Inclusion Educator at Red School. Cre has served her local, national, and international communities with heart, mind and body activism for over twenty-five years as a mental health therapist, yoga teacher/trainer and university professor.Together we practiced deep listening to a now-famous speech from one of the most powerful voices of love in our world today, the Sikh activist and lawyer Valarie Kaur. In the speech she asks: what if this darkness isn't the darkness of the tomb, but the darkness of the womb? In the emergent and far-reaching conversation that followed, we chatted about what it means to sit within the generative darkness of the womb, Valarie's birthing and labour analogies and how they can guide us in dark times, and how the different phases - especially the premenstrual phase - of the menstrual cycle can grow our capacity to be with discomfort.We explore:The importance of using our imagination to romanticise, and how the menstrual, inner winter cycle phase can support us to rest and restore ourselves, so that we can step back into action with renewed energy and vision.How our premenstrual cycle phase shows us that we heal where we are loved, how to grow our capacity to be with discomfort, and how to hold the tension where there is challenge and difference. What we can learn from Black feminists like Toni Morrison, bell hooks and Audre Lourde about how to cultivate resilience in times of crisis, and how white women have a particular role to play in meeting the challenges at play in the world. ---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.hardyDr Cre Dye - @credyeyoga - https://www.instagram.com/credyeyoga

Rianne Lelia Bateeze, founder of Wellness With Her Club, dropped truth bombs that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about health, productivity, and what it really takes to build a thriving economy. Like;→ Emergency pills are causing cancer in university students (and nobody's talking about it) → A woman went 5 years without a checkup, turned out her "weight gain" was fibroids → Uganda tops Africa's mental health crisis list→ Someone literally said "This transport system pulled out my nervous system and broke it into pieces" → Nairobi City County Cabinet just declared menstrual leave for women (YES, REALLY)Rianne breaks down why wellness isn't complicated but actually "BARE MINIMUM".You don't need a gym membership. You don't need expensive supplements. You don't need to be perfect.You just need to START.

In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee Davidson sits down with fertility educator Julie Lipsett to discuss how women can truly understand their menstrual cycle — and use that knowledge to either achieve pregnancy naturally or prevent it naturally.So many women are never taught how their cycle actually works. Instead, they are placed on hormonal birth control without understanding ovulation, cervical mucus patterns, progesterone shifts, or what a healthy cycle should look like.Julie shares how fertility awareness methods empower women to:Track ovulation accuratelyIdentify fertile windowsSupport hormone balance naturallyImprove chances of conceptionAvoid pregnancy without hormonal birth controlUnderstand what irregular cycles may be signalingWhether you're trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or simply want to understand your hormones on a deeper level, this episode gives you practical tools and empowering education.Understanding your cycle is not just about fertility — it's about metabolic health, hormone balance, and long-term wellness.Learn more about Julie and her work here:

This week, Dr Chris Smith and Sara Jayne Makwala King get to the bottom of IBS, why women living together often synchronise menstrual cycles, why we get a sudden falling sensation when dropping off to sleep sometimes, and if Earth suddenly stopped spinning, what would happen first? Also, are the faces that crop up in our dreams real people we've seen before, or has our brain created people that don't actually exist? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week, Dr Chris Smith and Sara Jayne Makwala King get to the bottom of IBS, why women living together often synchronise menstrual cycles, why we get a sudden falling sensation when dropping off to sleep sometimes, and if Earth suddenly stopped spinning, what would happen first? Also, are the faces that crop up in our dreams real people we've seen before, or has our brain created people that don't actually exist? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

S3 EP4 – The Science of Running with Dr Mimi Is being “built for running” genetic?Do carbon plate shoes really make you faster?What is so great about beetroot juice?And how much does your menstrual cycle impact performance?In this episode, we're joined by a doctor and runner Dr Mimi to break down the science behind performance, recovery, and women's health. We don't gatekeep here.We unpack what truly matters when it comes to getting stronger and running faster whilst avoiding injury. From fuelling properly and prioritising sleep, to understanding how contraception and hormonal fluctuations affect training, this is THE conversation for active woman.We also dive into the cultural side of performance, including the rise of Ozempic use, body image pressures and the dark side of running too many races.In this episode, we cover:* Does genetics really determine if you're “good” at running?* The role of nutrition in performance and recovery* Why sleep is your most underrated performance tool* Why fuelling enough is non-negotiable for strength and endurance* Fun performance facts (beetroot juice, sunglasses, and more)* The truth about carbon plate running shoes* Women's health: contraception, hormonal fluctuations & training* Ozempic, weight loss culture & body image in sportThis episode is a reminder that performance isn't about shrinking yourself, it's about supporting your body properly and showing it the appreciation it deserves.The more you understand your physiology, the more empowered your training becomes.NOTE: Dr Mimi does say the majority of runners sustain an injury during marathon training - the statistics are actually closer 33- 50%. 

Click here to send me a quick message :) I'm sure every single one of us have experienced a craving for chocolate either during our premenstrual days or when we're bleeding. Our bodies crave chocolate with an innate knowing at different times of our cycle, really. Mine does at least!But today's guest, founder of Emerging Wisdom Cacao Samantha Veitch, shares a much deeper story on the ways cacao can support us through each phase of our cycle.And instead of just speaking to dark chocolate, she brings forward embodied wisdom around the more ritual and ceremonial nature of the cacao plant itself.Her experience with cacao began in Guatemala, where cacao holds a lineage of indigenous story and practice. And what's so interesting is that at exactly the same time cacao came into her, so did her awareness of the power of cyclical living. She shares her meandering organic journey of weaving drinking cacao and cyclical living together, becoming more and more deeply infused in both practices over time, and then learning ways to incorporate cacao *into* cyclical living practice to enhance each phase of the menstrual cycle.It's a really fun and beautiful way to interact with our cycles.Resources:Today's shownotes: Grab links to Samantha's cacao blends + offeringsBook: 4 seasons in 4 weeks by Suzanne Mathis McQueenBook: The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann JohnsonClosing tomorrow Feb 22nd: Natural Contraception the Herbal Way 2026Episode 156: The Universal Mother Principles with Christine EckIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.

Historically, trauma research has been done primarily on men, and then applied to women's bodies as if it's going to work in the same way. But as our guest today, Somatic Emotional Processing facilitator Veronica Rottman, shares, women currently suffer from twice the rate of anxiety and depression, make up 80% of the population with autoimmune disease and are much more likely to experience burnout. Veronica is the founder of Soma School and has devoted over 40,000 hours over the past seventeen years to trauma resolution. In the conversation today she explores the female nervous systems; including how women and those socialised as female experience trauma differently inside a patriarchal culture, why the female nervous system is more prone to the freeze response and and why it's important to think carefully about how we use the term ‘regulation' when it comes to trauma resolution and our nervous systems. Veronica also has her own personal trauma healing journey from complex post-traumatic stress and in her earlier life, she experienced PMDD, menstrual pain and other symptoms, which she describes as her body revolting against the patriarchy. After practicing menstrual cycle awareness for many years, she now no longer has pelvic pain and today she shares how the practice has helped her to have a more embodied relationship to her pelvis, and to understand her cycle through sensations. We explore:The fact that Veronica hasn't encountered a woman or person experiencing PMDD who doesn't have a history of trauma whether it's more subtle, low-level and chronic, or more extreme experiences. Why somatics and wellness need to be less focused on regulation for women, and more about being with and softening into what's happening in our cyclical bodies. The role of oxytocin in the trauma response, why women experience trauma relationally, and the importance of cuddle puddles. ---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.hardyVeronica Rottman: @wakingwomb - https://www.instagram.com/wakingwomb

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

Have you ever wondered if your menstrual cycle has a deeper meaning? Have you tried tracking your cycle, only to find it confusing, overwhelming, or hard to keep up with? Did you receive menstrual health education that felt incomplete or disconnected from the lived experience of womanhood? If so, this episode is for you. In today's podcast, we're joined by Annie Schuler, author of Women of All Seasons: The Symbolism of the Menstrual Cycle, for a thoughtful and refreshing conversation about the sacred design of the female body and the deeper significance of the menstrual cycle.

On today's episode, we sit down with Mel Sulaver, a registered dietitian specializing in women's health and sports nutrition, to talk about all aspects of a woman's cycle — what does and doesn't show up, and what women should know about all the stages of their active lives. Mel dives deep into the topic of menstrual health for female athletes, and how understanding your cycle can enhance performance and overall wellbeing.Key TakeawaysWhat constitutes a "normal" menstrual cycle beyond just having a period, and why it's essential to know your personal patternsThe critical role carbohydrates play in hormonal health for female athletes and why low-carb diets should be a no-go for active womenPractical nutrition strategies that Mel's seem work during different life stages, including postpartum — and how many extra calories breastfeeding really usesThe importance of individual responses to nutrition and training, moving away from one-size-fits-all protocolsMel Sulaver is a registered dietitian and former collegiate athlete with a passion for women's health and nutrition. With her unique blend of clinical expertise and firsthand experience, she empowers female athletes to optimize their performance while maintaining their hormonal health.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a review! Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue sharing valuable insights. Don't forget to follow Melanie at @Nutritionbymel on social media for more tips on women's health and performance.Feisty Strong Retreat in Atlanta - April 17-19, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-strong-retreat-atlanta/Visit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSign up to Receive The Feisty 40+ Newsletter: https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-40/Keep up to date on all women's sports:https://feisty.co/newsletters/the-feist/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceSupport our Partners:Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Momentous: Head to https://www.livemomentous.com/ and use promo code PERFORMANCE for up to 35% off your first orderWahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

In this special guest episode, my past client Alicia and I talk about some common mistakes women make when trying to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and her own personal success story in how she got it back in under 3 months!If you feel like you have tried it all to get your period back and are looking for more 1:1 support to help you in your own journey, apply for Nourished to Thrive 1:1 coaching below to get started:APPLY FOR NOURISHED TO THRIVEFollow Emily on IGConnect with Alicia

After being guided by her doctor to take the pill for twenty years to manage painful periods, breathwork practitioner Harriette Wight was still dealing with challenging bleeds and decided to try something different. She was guided by a friend to try seed cycling, then learned how to track her menstrual cycle and then - via her Yoga teacher - she discovered breathwork. The combination of breathwork and cycle awareness changed everything for her. Breathwork, as Harriette defines it, is the practice of using the breath to consciously change how we feel physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. And today in our conversation we explore the ancient roots of breathwork and the modern day expression, and why it is such a powerful tool for health and wellbeing, particularly when it's used in combination with menstrual cycle awareness. Harriette is a graduate of Red School's Menstruality Leadership Programme, and through her own intimacy with her cycle, she's created a body of work designed around specific breathwork practices to support each of the inner seasons of the menstrual cycle. In our chat today, she shares her MLP experience including how it changed how she sees herself, how she wants to show up in the world, and how she delivers her work. We explore:How the inhale and exhale correspond to the two movements of energy within the menstrual cycle, which Alexandra and Sjanie have named: the via positiva and the via negativa. Simple breathwork practices to support you to rest when you bleed, manage the rising energy in your inner spring, to help you feel confident in your inner summerA ‘recovery breath' practice to manage premenstrual emotional reactivity.---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.hardyHarriette Wight: @yourfriendlybreathingcoach - https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlybreathingcoach/

Your menstrual cycle is so much more than “just your period”—it's a monthly rhythm your body moves through with purpose. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how the cycle works in a simple, easy-to-understand way: what's happening in the follicular phase, why ovulation matters, how progesterone impacts your mood and PMS, and what your body is trying to tell you through symptoms like cramps, bloating, acne, and fatigue. If you've ever felt confused by your hormones or frustrated that nobody taught you this, consider this your big-sis guide to finally understanding your body and learning how to support it with confidence. @holyandhormonal

Sunlight or fake light? We explore how light timing and intensity shape the circadian clock, mood, hormones, fertility, and sleep—and why amplitude is the missing key. Sean Kane shares new research on individual light sensitivity, depression and bipolar patterns, and practical fixes that work.Sean Cain, PhD is a Matthew Flinders professor of circadian biology at Flinders University, Australia. He has more than 25 year of research into human circadian system and how light affects health.Join Dr Cain's Adelaide Research project: http://theilluminatestudy.com/(see below for more study links).PODCAST SPONSORS

Creatine is a hot subject right now, but I'm guessing you might not know as much about it as you could. Well step into a new creatine masterclass with our friends from Qualia. This episode shows you why it is not just for muscle, but one of the most powerful and well studied upgrades for brain energy, metabolism, sleep resilience, and long term human performance. You will learn how creatine supports mitochondria, buffers ATP, reduces cravings, and helps you think, train, and recover with more energy instead of relying on willpower. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Greg Kelly for a deep, practical masterclass on creatine and energy biology. Greg Kelly is a naturopathic physician, functional medicine expert, and longtime researcher in supplements and nootropics. He has spent decades studying creatine, mitochondrial function, cognition, and performance, and has contributed to peer reviewed research while working directly with athletes, clinicians, and high performers. Together, Dave and Greg break down how creatine works at the cellular level, why it matters for cognition, emotional regulation, and metabolism, and how it supports the brain and body during stress, sleep deprivation, dieting, and recovery. They explore neuroplasticity, ATP production, magnesium, methylation, and why energy availability drives discipline, focus, and resilience more effectively than willpower alone. They also explain why creatine matters for women, aging adults, and people dealing with fatigue or obesity, and how creatine supports brain function even when muscle mass is low. This conversation connects bodybuilding research with modern longevity science, nootropics, functional medicine, and sleep optimization. Dave and Greg also expose why creatine quality matters, how contaminants can impair mitochondrial function, why some products fail label claims, and how to choose forms that absorb better and cause less bloating. Practical strategies like dosing, timing, stacking with magnesium, and using creatine with hot coffee are all covered, including why Dave uses it with Danger Coffee as part of his Smarter Not Harder approach. You'll Learn: • Why creatine acts as an ATP buffer for both muscles and the brain • How mitochondria drive cognition, metabolism, and emotional regulation • The real dosing debate from low daily maintenance to higher cognitive doses • Why women often need more creatine than men • How creatine supports performance during sleep deprivation and sleep debt • The link between magnesium, creatine phosphate, and ATP production • How methylation and TMG relate to creatine synthesis and timing • Why creatine can reduce cravings by improving cellular energy • How low quality creatine and contaminants can damage mitochondrial function • When creatine matters most for longevity, resilience, and human performance Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. 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How much do hormonal fluctuations really influence performance and recovery? Should women be adjusting their training and nutrition based on the menstrual cycle? And do female athletes need different protein strategies or recovery protocols than men? These are questions that have fuelled countless online claims, from rigid "cycle syncing" programmes to supposedly gender-specific nutrition rules. But how much of that is actually grounded in evidence? In this episode, the conversation tackles those debates head-on, exploring what we truly know about female physiology, adaptation, and recovery, and where confident narratives outpace the science. You'll hear from four leading experts: Professors Kirsty Elliot-Sale, Stu Phillips, Shona Halson, and Dr. Eric Helms, as they unpack the data on menstrual-cycle variation, autoregulation, and the real determinants of muscle growth and recovery in women. These discussions were originally recorded live as part of "The Inside Advantage" event hosted by Optimum Nutrition at the McLaren F1 Performance Centre in the UK, where Danny Lennon moderated the session. Timestamps [02:07] Introducing the topics of discussion [07:46] Understanding the menstrual cycle [09:22] Recovery and hormonal impact [10:23] Where did "cycle syncing" claims originate? [15:01] Indirect effects of hormones on performance [17:28] Sleep and menstrual cycle [18:46] Training adaptations and hormonal differences [26:29] Do we have research on female athletes? [29:20] Muscle building: are there sex differences? [34:01] Do hormones influence training? [45:08] Key ideas segment (Premium-only) Related Resources Go to episode page (includes study links, guest bios, & more) Join the Sigma email newsletter for free Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Watch: Optimum Nutrition's 'Inside Advantage' event Previous episodes with these guests: #'s 452, 280, 192, 454