Podcasts about Menstrual cycle

Today we're flipping the script and replaying an interview from a couple of years ago where Sjanie interviewed Sophie about her experience of bringing cycle awareness to the world of business. When she's not hosting this podcast, Sophie is a business coach and strategist. She brings two decades of business experience as a Yoga teacher, filmmaker, non-profit communications director and women's network founder to support business leaders to thrive. Today she shares how her own menstrual cycle awareness practice transformed all aspects of her life, including her approach to work, and how she weaves cyclical wisdom into her strategy work. She shares the three core challenges that she sees entrepreneurs facing, and cyclical approaches to experiencing more ease, confidence, creativity and aligned expansion in business. We explore:The wild night of pre-menstrual rage that changed everything for Sophie; her career, her country of residence and her relationship. What late night breast-feeding dreaming taught Sophie about how to run a thriving, sustainable, impactful business.Why we all need to connect more to the 99.9% of life on earth that is cyclical, rather than the 0.01% of human culture that is largely governed by an all-too-linear and rational  linear obsession with non-stop productivity. ---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

We've seen more and more women talking about cycle-syncing. It's where you adjust your diet and work outs to match the different phases of your period. Things like eating more in certain phases or taking it easy in others.But does cycle-syncing help you get better results? Does the science back it up or is it just another wellness trend and rule book for women to follow?BBC reporter Zara Salaria takes us through what cycle syncing is, we hear from people who have tried it and a doctor breaks it down for us: does it work?Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler and Benita Barden Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

Menstrual cycle phases can influence far more than your period, including your energy, mood, libido, and confidence. In this episode of The Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya explains how your hormones change throughout your cycle. Learn to understand these shifts so you know when to rest, take action, and nourish your body. The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta: Your 90-Day Health Reset Ready to take your health to the next level? The Women's Vibrancy Accelerator Trifecta offers deep, personalized support to help you regain control of your energy, hormones, and well-being. This program includes: Three one-on-one calls with Maraya Dutch Plus Test and full assessment Bi-weekly live Q&A sessions Self-paced health portal covering energy, hormones, libido, and confidence   Podcast listeners get an exclusive discount. Use code PODCAST. Learn more and enroll now: https://marayabrown.com/trifecta/ _______________________ Free Wellness Resources Access free tools like the Menstrual Tracker, Adaptogen Elixir Recipes, Two-Week Soul Cleanse, Food Facial, and more. Download now: https://marayabrown.com/resources/ _______________________ Subscribe to The Women's Vibrancy Code Podcast Listen on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify. _______________________ Connect with the Show Find us on Facebook,  Linkedin | Website | Tiktok | Facebook Group _______________________ Apply for a Call with Maraya Brown Start your journey with personalized support. Apply here: https://marayabrown.com/call  _______________________ About Maraya Brown Maraya is a Yale and Functional Medicine-trained Women's Health and Wellness Expert (CNM, MSN). She helps women feel energized, confident, and connected to themselves and their lives. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in energy, hormones, libido, confidence, and deep transformation. _______________________ Disclaimer The content of this podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional before making any health decisions.   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact 

Sex-based disparities in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk may be partly explained by cyclic variations in sex hormones that drive systemic shifts in tissue osmoregulation. Ultrashort echo time (UTE) T2* magnetic resonance imaging provides a noninvasive, quantitative means of evaluating the water content and collagen orientation in tissue.   In conclusion, Eumenorrheic female participants exhibited significant preovulatory to postovulatory changes in ACL T2* metrics, while anovulatory controls demonstrated no significant changes over time. These findings suggest that ACL T2* metrics are sensitive to cyclic fluctuations in female sex hormones across the menstrual cycle.   Click here to read the article.

** Content Warning:** This episode includes discussion of suicide, mental health, and emotional wellbeing.Have you ever felt like your ADHD suddenly gets worse, even when nothing else has changed? It might not be stress, burnout, or a bad week. It could be hormones. Could hormones be influencing your ADHD, attention, executive functioning and emotional regulation more than you realise? In this episode, Dr Shae Wissell speaks with Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich from Monash University about the growing evidence linking hormones, cognition and neurodivergence.In Part 1 of the Dear Dyslexic Podcast, Dr Shae Wissell speaks with Associate Professor Caroline Gurvich, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Head of the Cognition and Hormones Group, and Deputy Director of HER Centre Australia at Monash University.Together, they explore how hormonal fluctuations can influence attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation and daily functioning for neurodivergent people, particularly those with ADHD.Many people experience changes in concentration, memory, mood and emotional wellbeing during hormonal changes across the lifespan, yet these experiences are often dismissed as stress, burnout or simply having a bad week. This conversation examines the growing evidence connecting hormones, cognition and neurodivergence.What could change if workplaces, healthcare providers and families better understood the relationship between hormones and ADHD?About Dear Dyslexic PodcastThe Dear Dyslexic Podcast amplifies the voices, experiences and expertise of people from the dyslexia and broader neurodivergent communities, creating conversations that inform, empower and inspire. Learn more about re:think dyslexia: https://rethinkdyslexia.com.au/ Stay ConnectedThanks for listening to Dr Shae and the Dear Dyslexic Podcast, proudly produced by re:think dyslexia, a certified social enterprise. To stay up to date with our latest episodes, resources and events, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review the podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Listen to more Dear Dyslexic Podcast episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jx91no... Need Support?If any of the topics discussed in this episode have caused distress, support is available:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 463613YARN: 13 92 76re:think dyslexia Helpline: 1800 13 6327

Last week we gathered in person with twenty-eight of the graduates of the Menstruality Leadership Programme for an in-person retreat, where we focused on healing our experiences of menarche - our first periods. In today's conversation I asked Alexandra and Sjanie to share one of the powerful teachings from the retreat, which is a new way of understanding menstrual cycle awareness as a spiritual life path, by seeing the different key experiences in the menstruality life arc as sacred sites.We explore how the key initiatory experiences of menstruality - menarche, menstruation, matrescence (if we're able to or choose to have children) and menopause - as sacred sites which have been desecrated by hundreds of years of the menstrual cycle being denigrated, ignored, dismissed and shamed. And we take a metaphorical walk through each site, dreaming into how we can each re-sanctify them in our own lives, and how this ripples out into the world. We explore:Menstrual cycle awareness as the key way to resanctify the sacred site of menstruation. The conversation that each of us must have with our wise selves in menopause, as a way to declare the sacredness and meaning within our experience.Healing your menarche experience, by finding the grit in the oyster shell of your experience around your first period, and tracking how it has become the pearl of your calling. ---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

Your menstrual cycle is so much more than just your period — so what happens when you start paying attention to the different phases, the shifts in your energy, and what your body might be asking for along the way?In this episode of The Pelvic Power Podcast, we're talking about connecting with your menstrual cycle as another way to connect with your pelvic power. ✨Together, we explore:• the four phases of the menstrual cycle and the different energy each one can bring• thinking about your cycle like the seasons — winter, spring, summer & fall• working with the different energies of the cycle • using your cycle as an opportunity to check in with yourself and what you need• talking openly about our cycles and creating deeper conversations with the people around us• connecting back to your pelvis, your intuition, and your own pelvic powerThis is not about following your cycle perfectly or believing that everyone experiences these phases in the same way. It's about getting curious about your own body, taking what resonates, leaving the rest, and perhaps finding a little more magic in something your body moves through every month.Enjoy!FREE DOWNLOAD ➡️ Pelvic Relief Bingo Card24 practices to support your lovely pelvis and self throughout the month!Come join us for Pelvic Floor Yoga ✨ Classes for people living with pelvic tension, for them to manage and release their pain. Start with a 7 day free trial!Follow along @wellbeing.by.penny

What happens when we stop viewing the menstrual cycle as an essential part of female biology and start treating it as something to suppress? In this episode, Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott take a deeper look at the history and culture surrounding hormonal birth control, how women came to view their cycles as inconvenient or problematic, and what can happen when symptoms like painful periods, PMS, acne, irregular cycles, or heavy bleeding are suppressed instead of investigated. They discuss the difference between contraception and treating the root cause of hormonal symptoms, fertility awareness and modern cycle tracking, potential side effects and risks of hormonal birth control, informed consent, fertility, and why individualized care matters. Most importantly, this isn't an argument that every woman should avoid birth control, it's a conversation about understanding your body, knowing your options, and making intentional decisions about your reproductive health.00:00 — Trailer & Introduction03:38 — The War on Female Biology07:05 — The History of Birth Control11:08 — Is Birth Control Fixing the Problem?13:58 — The Fire Alarm Analogy16:40 — Informed Consent & Birth Control19:21 — When Birth Control Has a Place24:22 — A Personal Experience With Birth Control30:21 — What Is “Woman Essence”?34:54 — Fertility Awareness vs. Birth Control40:10 — The Truth About the Rhythm Method41:58 — Public Health vs. Individualized Care44:42 — Can Birth Control Mask Fertility Problems?45:32 — The Potential Risks of Hormonal Birth Control47:46 — Depo-Provera & Emerging Safety Concerns49:09 — How Much Do We Really Know About Long-Term Risks?51:37 — Birth Control & Fertility: What We Know53:03 — Why Did Male Birth Control Studies Stop?53:59 — Birth Control, Responsibility & Choice56:09 — Feminism, Motherhood & the Modern Woman60:39 — Is Our Culture Designed for Mothers?63:15 — Know Your Why Before Taking Birth Control63:44 — Your Cycle Is a Vital Sign64:57 — What Real Reproductive Freedom Looks Like65:50 — Learning to Value the Female Cycle67:47 — Finding Joy in Your Womanhood71:09 — ClosingResources From This Episode:Download Dr. Leah's Free Fertility Lab Guide - https://drleahgordon.com/fertility-lab-guide-freebieJoin Womanhood Wellness membership - https://drleahgordon.com/joinPeriod as 5th Vital Sign - https://youtu.be/HIKr1R3iYKo?si=mLjYzAPYON15ArM0Preparing Body for Pregnancy After Birth Control - https://youtu.be/THaoCkFAxWk?si=787HpG-E06M4L5AqHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

Wellness trends keep circling back to one truth, and this The Next Frontier Files episode proves it louder than ever before. Across 104 episodes in year five of Salad with a Side of Fries, guest predictions kept pointing to the same signal from the human body, again and again, without anyone comparing notes or planning it that way.Host Jenn Trepeck revisits year five of the podcast as part of this 7-episode retrospective of Salad with a Side of Fries, called The Next Frontier Files, and looks at expert guests' answers to the next frontier in wellness, connecting hormonal birth control, gut health, functional medicine, and the rise of cozy cardio into one reflective deep dive that offers powerful insights for today's wellness culture.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How hormonal birth control may be connected to long-term hormone disruption, according to guest research shared this year✅ Why the gut microbiome is now considered central to serotonin production, brain function, and longevity✅ What functional medicine offers as a root cause approach that conventional healthcare has been slow to adopt✅ How the cozy cardio trend challenges the idea that movement has to be intense to countThe 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 Introduction to volume five of The Next Frontier Files and the wellness trends retrospective series03:55 Mike Gaskins and Rach Hoeppner on the history and cost of hormonal birth control06:48 Dr. Daryl Gioffre on why the gut microbiome is the hottest topic in health and wellness07:55 Dr. John Neustadt and Natasha Trenev on missed body signals in bones and cravings11:08 Tanya Becker and Chad Levy return with new predictions on genetics and movement12:56 Chris Burres on longevity technology and living forever13:45 Nicole Hagen introduces the cozy cardio trend and accessible movement14:29 Katie Bramlett on body autonomy and self-liberation15:21 Lindsey Parsons advises that the conventional medical community embrace functional medicine16:18 Amy Wilson raises concerns about GLP-1 medications and preventative healthcareKEY TAKEAWAYS:

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There is a lot of conflicting information online about progesterone right now, particularly around whether women need to take it continuously, whether cycling is necessary, and whether progesterone can somehow interfere with estrogen or increase dementia risk. In this conversation, Dr. Phyllis Bronson, Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, and Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN, discuss some of the biggest claims circulating about progesterone and hormone therapy. The conversation explores the importance of progesterone, how different delivery methods can affect the way it works in the body, and why dose and individual response matter. They also discuss oral, topical and vaginal progesterone, the role of allopregnanolone, estriol and Bi-Est, and why measuring hormones in the blood doesn't always tell the full story of what is happening at the tissue level. They also tackle one of the biggest current controversies: the idea that continuous progesterone may increase dementia risk. The group discusses the evidence and theories behind this claim, the importance of balancing estradiol with progesterone, and why women need to be cautious about making hormone decisions based on simplified social media messaging. This is a wide-ranging conversation designed to give you more context, more questions to ask, and a deeper understanding of the ongoing debate around women's hormones. In this episode: The truth about continuous vs. cycling progesterone How progesterone works with estrogen in the body Oral, vaginal and transdermal progesterone: what's the difference? The controversy around progesterone and dementia risk Why hormone therapy needs to be individualized based on dose, delivery method and your unique response   About Phyllis Bronson, PhD Phyllis Bronson, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in biochemistry. Her ongoing research involves studying the biological impact of molecules on mood and emotion. Dr. Bronson works with women who have hormone-based mood disorders, utilizing her original research on human identical hormones. She lives in Aspen, Colorado, and is President of Biochemical Consulting and The Biochemical Research Foundation. Dr. Bronson is the author of Moods, Emotions, and Aging: Hormones and the Mind-Body Connection,and has authored many articles, which can be found here. In the Aspen area? On July 27th, the Jewish Community Center in Aspen will be hosting The Great Hormone Conversation with Phyllis and Dr. Alan Altman. For more info or tickets,click here.‍ ‍   About Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. Her passion for optimizing health and commitment to compounding is evident in her involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries, the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), American Pharmacists Association and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding.  She was also the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association. She chairs the Integrated Medicine Consortium, an umbrella group for complementary medicine organizations.   She cohosts a radio program, "Take Charge of Your Health," in the greater New York area. She is on the Medical Advisory Boards for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR.ca) and the Institute for Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM.org). She also writes and edits for A4M's website www.worldhealth.net and is a co-producer of "Immortality Now" podcasts. Carol offers personal consultations at www.thewellnessbydesignproject.com. About Jill Chmielewski, RN, BSN Jill Chmielewski, a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, Menopause Educator, and Women's Health Advocate with over 30 years of experience in healthcare. Most recently, Jill joined the Balance App team as the U.S. expert. Balance was founded by Dr. Louise Newson and is dedicated to educating and empowering women around the world with evidence-based information, helping them better understand their hormone health and make informed choices for their bodies.

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What if your menstrual cycle could tell you something important about your health—just like your blood pressure, heart rate, or other vital signs? In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Pearl Huang Ramirez, a family medicine physician, fertility awareness-based medicine advocate, and founding member of FACTS About Fertility, to talk about one of the most overlooked tools in women's healthcare: the menstrual cycle. Dr. Pearl shares her own journey of discovering fertility awareness-based methods during medical school, at a time when she realized that medical education had given her very little understanding of natural fertility or cycle biomarkers. That discovery eventually led her to Creighton medical consultant training and to helping other physicians understand how fertility awareness can be incorporated into real-world medical care. Together, we explore why the cycle can be considered a vital sign of health and what clinicians can learn by paying attention to biomarkers such as cervical mucus, basal body temperature, cycle phases, bleeding patterns, and luteal phase length. We discuss what charting patterns may reveal about conditions such as PCOS, progesterone insufficiency, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis and other hormonal concerns, and why understanding the cycle can help clinicians move beyond simply suppressing symptoms toward asking what may be happening underneath them. Dr. Pearl also explains the powerful partnership between medical professionals and fertility awareness educators. Physicians don't have to do everything themselves. A trained fertility awareness instructor or hormone coach can spend the time teaching women how to observe and chart their cycles, while clinicians can use that information to guide evaluation, laboratory testing and individualized treatment. And for the medical students, nurse practitioners, physicians and other healthcare professionals, listeningwe talk about an incredible opportunity to learn more.

What if understanding your hormones could change the way you approach fertility—and your overall health? In this episode, Dr. Carrie Bedient at Fertility Center of Las Vegas and Dr. Susan Hudson of Texas Fertility Center speak with Dr. Amy Divaraniya about Oova to track cycle hormones. Dr. Amy opens up about her personal fertility journey and introduces OoVA, a hormone-testing platform designed to help women better understand what's happening throughout their menstrual cycle. She explains how OoVA uses urine-based hormone testing to track patterns, identify ovulation and luteal-phase changes, and provide personalized fertility insights. From irregular cycles and preconception planning to lifestyle changes and better conversations with healthcare providers, Amy explores how hormone data can give women a clearer picture of their reproductive health. Tune in for an insightful conversation about fertility, hormone tracking, and the growing role of technology in helping women take a more informed approach to their health.

In this episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Michelle Oravitz, licensed acupuncturist, fertility specialist, and author of The Way of Fertility, to explore what your menstrual cycle can reveal about your overall health and reproductive wellness. Michelle shares her decade-long struggle with irregular periods, why fertility issues are rising among women and men at younger ages, and red flags often dismissed as normal. They explore how Chinese medicine views the body as an interconnected ecosystem, how acupuncture and herbal medicine restore balance rather than just manage symptoms, and daily practices like morning sunlight, grounding, and better sleep to support hormonal health. Discover why an irregular cycle is never something to just accept, and how reconnecting with the body's natural rhythms can support fertility and hormone health at every stage of life, here on Fast Metabolism Matters. If your body feels like it's running on empty, overburdened, or just not responding the way it used to, Haylie's latest book, Toxic Overload, tells you exactly what to do. Download your free digital copy today and start understanding what your body is trying to tell you. Free Download: Get Your Copy of Toxic Overload

Episode #1184 Understanding your wife's menstrual cycle could be one of the most practical ways to strengthen your relationship. In this episode of The TPM Show, Doug Holt is joined by his wife, Erin Holt, for an honest conversation about a topic many couples rarely discuss: the menstrual cycle and how it affects a woman's energy, emotions, communication, and connection throughout the month. Erin walks through the four phases of the menstrual cycle, using the seasons as an easy-to-understand framework. She explains what women may experience physically and emotionally during each phase, why many women aren't taught how their own bodies work, and how men can better support their partners through awareness, empathy, and intentional planning. Doug and Erin also share how understanding Erin's cycle has transformed their own marriage. From planning vacations and important conversations to creating more space during times of lower energy, they explain how working with the cycle instead of against it has improved communication, intimacy, and partnership. Whether you're a husband, father, or simply want to better understand the women in your life, this episode offers practical insights that can lead to stronger relationships and deeper connection. Timestamp Chapters 00:00 Why understanding the menstrual cycle strengthens relationships 03:09 Why every man should learn about women's cycles 04:07 Winter: Understanding the menstrual phase 08:11 Spring: Energy, connection, and new beginnings 12:41 Summer: Ovulation and peak energy 17:35 Autumn: Reflection, rest, and preparation 22:30 How men can track their partner's cycle 25:15 Building trust through understanding 27:02 Why women sync with the moon and each other 31:30 When cycles become irregular 35:30 How this knowledge can transform your marriage If you'd like a practical framework for rebuilding connection and strengthening your relationship, watch the Scales Free Training. Prefer to watch instead of listen? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V53PlbRYF2M The Powerful Man helps men become stronger husbands, fathers, and leaders through practical coaching, emotional resilience, and authentic masculine leadership.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushWhat if the biggest breakthrough in women's health isn't a brand-new protocol… but learning how to better apply the fundamentals to the person in front of you?Kelly and Juliet Starrett sit down with Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan, professor of exercise physiology and nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill, to explore what the latest research can teach us about training, body composition, creatine, and women's health across the lifespan. Drawing from more than 15 years in the lab – and her experience as a collegiate runner who suffered 9 stress fractures – Abbie explains how our understanding of female physiology has evolved.They unpack how women can use body composition data without becoming ruled by the numbers, why creatine may become even more valuable as we age, whether women really need female-specific strength programs, and how to approach HIIT and recovery during perimenopause and menopause.The takeaway? Human bodies aren't black and white. And now that we have more tools than ever, the focus should be on finding the ones that work best for you.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow Abbie's experience with 9 stress fractures shaped her approach to training, fueling, and women's healthWhy body composition data can be a valuable tool for tracking muscle, bone, fat, and long-term healthWhat the research says about creatine for women, from muscle and hydration to potential cognitive benefitsWhy women don't necessarily need “women-specific” strength training – and when female physiology should influence how you trainHow to use high-intensity interval training, recovery, and scaling to get results without turning every workout into an all-out effortKey Highlights: (00:00) Intro(01:43) Meet Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan(04:00) Advocating for Women's Health Research(06:37) Women's Health Research: What's Changed & What's Missing(11:40) 9 Stress Fractures, Underfueling, & Low Energy Availability(17:54) Body Composition & Injury Risk(23:21) DEXA, Bod Pod, & Measuring Body Composition(30:43) Body Composition for Midlife Women(35:47) Juliet's Bone Density Loss During Menopause(37:28) What the Research Says About Creatine for Women(41:42) Creatine Hesitancy, Myths, & Safety(45:41) Creatine Loading & the Menstrual Cycle(48:23) Creatine Dosing: 5g vs 10g & Brain Benefits(52:32) What's Changed in Athletic Performance(54:43) Applying Elite Performance Science to Everyday Women(55:27) Women-Specific Strength Training: Science vs Marketing(1:00:32) Overcomplicating Exercise(1:02:16) HIIT, Recovery, & the Menstrual Cycle(1:04:50) HIIT vs Sprint Interval Training(1:07:30) The 20-Minute HIIT Protocol: 1 Min On, 1 Min Off(1:09:48) Abbie's Proof of Practice Podcast(1:13:49) No Black & White Answers(1:16:07) Have We Improved Sports Science?(1:20:23) Infinite Shelf: '90s Rap MusicHuge thanks to our sponsors, BEDGEAR, Momentous, and LMNT.

When Lella Sá was seven years old, she learned to meditate with her grandmother, which was the beginning of a spiritual journey that has guided her through multiple expressions of her calling; from modeling, to event management, to biographical counselling, to motherhood, to running a Waldorf school. She now serves  as a culture change and productivity consultant focused on what she calls Matrifocial Leadership. Today we explore how Lella's in-depth practice of menstrual cycle awareness influences and inspires her work supporting women to lead through Maitrifocal practices that honour life. We chat about what could become possible if we all embodied this life-affirming form of leadership, personally and collectively, as well as some of the obstacles that get in the way. We explore:How to work in sync with our biology, our biography and our responsibility as humans living in this epoch, by embodying the wisdom of ‘life before performance'. How cycle awareness and aligning with natural rhythms helps us to cultivate a new, healthy relationship with time, by using our bodies as leadership infrastructure. How indigenous cyclical wisdom can teach us about the practice of sufficiency, which is vital to putting life at the centre of our work, and to work through stewardship and collaboration instead of domination and competition. ---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.hardyLella Sà: @lellasa - https://www.instagram.com/lellasa

Today we're welcoming back our most popular guest on the Menstruality podcast, naturopathic doctor, Lara Briden, who has previously offered holistic health guidance for menstrual, perimenopause and menopause health challenges which has helped thousands of our listeners. Today we're geeking out about a vitally important, but often misunderstood aspect of our physical and mental health.As Lara describes, we're experiencing a global crisis in metabolic health on the planet today, with over 40% of people in many countries living with insulin resistance, which has serious health implications throughout the body. In our conversation today we explore what's at the root of these metabolic challenges, how they are impacting us - particularly when it comes to menstrual challenges and menopause - and most importantly, why it's not our fault.Lara speaks to the systemic issues that have given birth to this health crisis, and some practical ways to create lifestyle shifts to move towards better metabolic health, as well as turn the ship around collectively when it comes to our food systems, endocrine disrupting ‘forever' chemicals and ultra-processed food. These shifts are especially important for those dealing with menstrual health challenges, or navigating the life transitions of perimenopause and menopause, as well as pregnancy and post-partum if they are part of our path. We explore:The complex interplay of insulin resistance and women's health, particularly for those experiencing PMOS (previously known as PCOS), PMDD and other premenstrual mood challenges, and perimenopause. We break down terms like metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, as well as defining ultra-processed food, and how it's contributing to menstrual and menopausal health challenges. Disconnecting metabolic health from body shape and size, and the importance of not comparing yourself to others when it comes to reversing insulin resistance and moving towards metabolic health.---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.hardyLara Briden - @larabriden - https://www.instagram.com/larabriden/

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)

Learn more about Dr. Ellora and Lady Time Learning: https://ladytimelearning.com/ Explore classes and coaching with Dr. Ellora, including fertility awareness education and the In Tune programs: https://ladytimelearning.com/classes-and-coaching/ 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. 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. Book a complimentary chat with cody Connect with Cody: Instagram: @spacewithcody Website: spacewithcody.com Free Resource: Discover the 9 most common energy and money leaks I find in homes. Start Here Work with Cody: Explore ways to work together at spacewithcody.com© Create the Space with Cody Maher. All rights reserved.

What happens between the moment women notice something and the moment medicine decides it is real?In June 2026, women all over the internet started asking the same question: what happened to our periods?That strange collective conversation sent me down a much bigger rabbit hole into menstrual cycles, the moon, women's intuition, midwives and witches, unexplained infertility, and the long history of women noticing things before science had an answer for them.In this episode, we explore:The menstrual mystery of June 2026 and what heat, light, seasonality, and even solar activity might (or might not) have had to do with itHow observation becomes scientific evidenceWhy women's bodies are rhythmic, even though medicine often studies them as staticWhether women's periods really syncMenstrual cycles and the moonHow menstruation went from sacred and powerful to impure, pathological, and something women were expected to hideMidwives, women healers, herbal medicine, ergot, LSD, and the ancient roots hiding inside modern medicineWhat science can tell us about women's intuition, interoception, pregnancy, and maternal knowing (and what it still can't)How the witch became a symbol of dangerous female knowledge, and why she still mattersUnexplained infertility and the important difference between there is no explanation and we haven't found the explanation yetThe full episode transcript, citations and companion guide is available on Substack.For more from me beyond the podcast, come hang out on Between Mind & Body on Substack, where I share full podcast transcripts and deeper companion content, essays, physician-created guides, emerging research, and the questions medicine has not quite answered yet.Substack: Between Mind & BodyInstagram: @drmaryellaLinkedIn: Mary Ella Wood, DO, ABOIMIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribing, sharing it with a friend, or leaving a review helps more than you know.

Welcome to the Mind Muscle Connection Podcast! Cycle syncing sounds like it should work but the research doesn't back it up.In this episode, Alysha D'Souza and I break down what actually happens across the menstrual cycle, from how estrogen and progesterone affect muscle growth to what her own training study found when she tested cycle syncing head to head against a normal training split. We also talk about why tracking your cycle matters even if you're not chasing fertility, what counts as a normal cycle length, and when irregular cycles are worth bringing up with a doctor.If you've wondered whether to time your training around your cycle or just stay consistent, this episode breaks down what the data actually says.Let's talk about:Alysha's Background and Path to ResearchFinishing Her PhDDirector of Research at the Jeff Nippard Muscle LabHer Favorite Research StudiesHer Progesterone StudyDo Estrogen and Progesterone Really Drive Muscle Growth?Why It's the Feeling of Hormones Being Off That Matters MostOverview of the Menstrual CycleSymptoms Linked to Estrogen and ProgesteroneDoes Energy Expenditure Rise in the Luteal Phase?Why Cravings Are So IndividualFuel Utilization Across the CycleWhat Counts as a Normal Cycle LengthWhy You Should Track Your Cycle Even Without Fertility GoalsOther Causes of Irregular CyclesAcute vs Chronic Low Energy AvailabilityWhat to Do If Your Period StopsManaging Symptoms During TrainingHer Menstrual Cycle Training Study: The SetupThe Results: Hypertrophy and StrengthWhy Consistency Beats Cycle SyncingHow to Track Your CycleWhere the Research Is HeadedFinal Thoughts and Where to Find AlyshaFollow Alysha D'Souza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herhealthandperformance/Follow her on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alysha-Dsouza-2Body Recomp Workshop Replay: https://chipper-producer-6244.kit.com/791129889cFollow me on Instagram for more information and education:https://www.instagram.com/jeffhoehn_/?hl=enHow You Can Work With Me?https://jhhealth.net/workwithme/Coaching application:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-99wLDZRXlOOY1pWuAmkogdZOm-7ZvN_thbqNWLdNrj5bg/viewform

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

A low-fat vegan diet with soy can dramatically improve menstrual symptoms and reduce hot flashes, as shown in clinical trials. #HormoneHealth #MenopauseRelief #SoyBenefits

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.

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]

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   

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.

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!

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.

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