Podcasts about Menstrual cycle

In a country where birth control access is in jeopardy and women's medical needs have been historically overlooked, how do social media trends like #lutealphase and "cycle syncing" complicate the narrative? This is... Your Body, Whose Choice?And for the next few weeks, we're looking at the cultural, legal, and ideological frameworks shaping reproductive health in America...and what this means for the near and far future of our families, our personal agency, and our planet. Today, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor Kate Clancy and reporter Lindsay Gellman join the show to clear up the misinformation around menstruation and how the search for guidance can lead to murky waters.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Send us a textFor centuries, people speak of a mystical connection between the cycles of the Moon and the menstrual cycle. But is there any truth to it—or is it just ancient symbolism carried into modern wellness culture?In this episode, I dive into both the science and the sacred stories surrounding this possible connection. I share with you the current (and past) research on whether the menstrual cycle truly synchronises with the lunar phases—and why this idea continues to resonate deeply with many women and those who menstruate.We'll explore:✨ The origins of lunar-menstrual synchronisation.

The title explains it all but we discuss where focusing on this type of specific training falls in a much larger area of performance, nutrition, training, and sleep.Article LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11-xcw23uN4BgoQbUxSwrSaJ9jbxUi1DK/view?usp=sharing #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #researchreview 

Did you know that 3-8% of women and people with cycles experience PMDD, which stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder? If you are one of these people, or you are close to or work with someone with PMDD, this episode is especially for you. It's also for you, if you - like me - have experienced intense, debilitating, dark and challenging emotional disturbance in the premenstrual phase of your cycle, often known as PMS or premenstrual syndrome. Today Alexandra and Sjanie explore the inner autumn of the cycle as a gateway to our power. As they share, our premenstrual symptoms aren't a design flaw, but can be better understood as a truth-telling signal or a warning sign from the deepest part of ourselves about all that needs to be healed within us, and all that needs to be healed in our world. Part of the challenge we all face here is that we live in a world that dismisses and denies our cyclical experience, which creates a disconnect with our cyclical wisdom. In other words, what if it's not the menstrual cycle that is the problem, but rather it's a culture that pathologises, shames and denies the power and value of our cycles, and especially the power of the premenstrual phase? We explore:How the premenstrual phase of the cycle gives you feedback about your sensitivity and how to tend to it, so it can be in service to your power - because the world needs your depth of feeling.The emotional spirals that PMDD can evoke, where intense feelings arise, attack becomes your best defense, you lash out at others, and then, a couple of days later, often once your period has arrived, you have to pick up the pieces and negotiate the aftermath of self-hatred and shame.Why we all need to take what we feel in inner autumn more seriously. The premenstrual phase of the cycle is the emotional ‘novocaine' wearing off, a time where you come to your senses, and you have heightened intuition and insight. ---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

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow welcomes back Doctor of Oriental Medicine to Holistic Well-Being Consultant De'Nicea Hilton Harper to delve deeper into the fascinating connection between menstrual symptoms and a woman's emotional and psychological state.Join us as we explore how menstrual cycles serve as a powerful expression of our inner experiences. De'Nicea emphasizes that symptoms such as clots, irregular periods, and heavy flows can reveal underlying emotional issues and societal influences. We'll discuss the role of hormones as messengers, the importance of a holistic approach to health, and how various bodily systems interplay to affect menstrual well-being.Discover how physical movement can facilitate emotional release, the significance of proper nourishment, and the diverse forms of creativity that can enhance emotional health. De'Nicea invites listeners to reflect on their emotional landscapes and consider how their experiences relate to their menstrual health.This episode serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between our menstrual cycles, emotions, and overall well-being, encouraging individuals to embrace a holistic approach to health.Tune in and let's explore the path to emotional well-being together!Who is De'Nicea Hilton Harper?Relationships are all around us! Within these relationships, we navigate boundaries, stress, emotions, productivity, and more. To sustain fulfilling relationships, De'Nicea Hilton Harper invites you to recognize that your Whole Body is your guide in this journey. As a Holistic Well-Being Consultant and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, De'Nicea has identified a common theme among her patients and clients: a yearning for rich relationships with themselves and others while feeling free to be their authentic selves. De'Nicea creates playful experiences and tools that utilize the holistic signals of the Whole Body—spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Her mission is to guide introverts and empaths in crafting both internal and external environments that nurture rich relationships, simply by embracing who they truly are.You can find De'Nicea:On the web: https://www.theperfectplayground.comOn Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/DeNiceaHiltonOn Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/itstheperfectplaygroundOn Instagram # 1: https://www.instagram.com/deniceahiltonOn Instagram # 2: https://www.instagram.com/itstheperfectplaygroundOn Threads # 1: https://www.threads.net/@deniceahiltonOn Threads # 2: https://www.threads.net/@itstheperfectplaygroundOn YouTube # 1: https://www.youtube.com/@deniceahiltonOn YouTube # 2: https://www.youtube.com/@ItsThePerfectPlayGroundOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniceahiltonWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/99oGneC3dJYRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt36721022/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/534571/widgets/61fc686d8d6665.90336120.htmlCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support Original date of episode: March 5, 2025

Join Dr. Carrie Bedient (Fertility Center of Las Vegas), Dr. Susan Hudson (Texas Fertility Center), and Dr. Abby Eblen (Nashville Fertility Center) as they welcome their special guest Erica Johnston-MacAnanny from Shady Grove Fertility in Richmon for a candid and informative conversation about what's really going on with your period. Erika breaks down what's considered “normal” in terms of cycle length and dives into what heavy or scant bleeding might be telling you about your health. From anatomical issues like fibroids and polyps to hormonal causes such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hypothalamic amenorrhea (common in elite athletes), this episode covers it all. Erica also shares insight on how IUDs and uterine scar tissue can affect your flow. The doctors also tackle some common myths—like whether a regular period always means you're fertile—and explore what it could mean if your once-regular cycle suddenly shortens. Whether you're just curious or actively trying to understand your fertility, you won't want to miss this essential episode… period.

Episode Highlights With SharonWhy we can forget the pause part of menopause and why this can mean much more than just the pause or end of the menstrual cycleThis is a physiological process and also an important emotional and spiritual inflection pointWhy she suggests women write their eulogies at this age as a way to recenter How to reverse engineer the life we want to have as we go through menopauseThe different ways that other cultures approach menopause and how this even impacts the physical experience of aging and menopause Menopause is not a disease but a natural (and beautiful) transitionThe story of the adrenal glands picking up the slack to produce hormones and why this isn't the full storyHow to support the body, mind, and spirit through perimenopause and menopauseSome tactical and practical things we can do to support our bodies as we age and what to know about hormones and when they're helpfulBig misunderstandings about hormone replacement for womenEstrogen should never be taken orally but transmucosally How to check metabolites and how this is important to know for hormone replacementWays to support the adrenals, especially as we age, and why cortisol isn't actually usually the problemResources MentionedDr. Sharon's websiteFind her on Facebook and Instagram

Menstruation is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium triggered by falling progesterone levels. Menstruation is a rare trait found in less than 2% of mammals and likely evolved independently at least 4 times. Why do some mammals menstruate while most do not? The leading hypothesis is that menstruation occurs as a nonadaptive consequence of spontaneous decidualization of the endometrium, which evolved to increase biosensoring of embryo quality. While the trait of spontaneous decidualization (and as a byproduct, menstruation) was likely shaped by natural selection, menstruation also disposes women to conditions such as endometriosis, pre-menstrual syndrome, and bleeding disorders, especially in the contemporary context. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40693]

Menstruation is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium triggered by falling progesterone levels. Menstruation is a rare trait found in less than 2% of mammals and likely evolved independently at least 4 times. Why do some mammals menstruate while most do not? The leading hypothesis is that menstruation occurs as a nonadaptive consequence of spontaneous decidualization of the endometrium, which evolved to increase biosensoring of embryo quality. While the trait of spontaneous decidualization (and as a byproduct, menstruation) was likely shaped by natural selection, menstruation also disposes women to conditions such as endometriosis, pre-menstrual syndrome, and bleeding disorders, especially in the contemporary context. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40693]

Menstruation is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium triggered by falling progesterone levels. Menstruation is a rare trait found in less than 2% of mammals and likely evolved independently at least 4 times. Why do some mammals menstruate while most do not? The leading hypothesis is that menstruation occurs as a nonadaptive consequence of spontaneous decidualization of the endometrium, which evolved to increase biosensoring of embryo quality. While the trait of spontaneous decidualization (and as a byproduct, menstruation) was likely shaped by natural selection, menstruation also disposes women to conditions such as endometriosis, pre-menstrual syndrome, and bleeding disorders, especially in the contemporary context. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40693]

Menstruation is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium triggered by falling progesterone levels. Menstruation is a rare trait found in less than 2% of mammals and likely evolved independently at least 4 times. Why do some mammals menstruate while most do not? The leading hypothesis is that menstruation occurs as a nonadaptive consequence of spontaneous decidualization of the endometrium, which evolved to increase biosensoring of embryo quality. While the trait of spontaneous decidualization (and as a byproduct, menstruation) was likely shaped by natural selection, menstruation also disposes women to conditions such as endometriosis, pre-menstrual syndrome, and bleeding disorders, especially in the contemporary context. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40693]

Menstruation is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium triggered by falling progesterone levels. Menstruation is a rare trait found in less than 2% of mammals and likely evolved independently at least 4 times. Why do some mammals menstruate while most do not? The leading hypothesis is that menstruation occurs as a nonadaptive consequence of spontaneous decidualization of the endometrium, which evolved to increase biosensoring of embryo quality. While the trait of spontaneous decidualization (and as a byproduct, menstruation) was likely shaped by natural selection, menstruation also disposes women to conditions such as endometriosis, pre-menstrual syndrome, and bleeding disorders, especially in the contemporary context. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40693]

Menstruation is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium triggered by falling progesterone levels. Menstruation is a rare trait found in less than 2% of mammals and likely evolved independently at least 4 times. Why do some mammals menstruate while most do not? The leading hypothesis is that menstruation occurs as a nonadaptive consequence of spontaneous decidualization of the endometrium, which evolved to increase biosensoring of embryo quality. While the trait of spontaneous decidualization (and as a byproduct, menstruation) was likely shaped by natural selection, menstruation also disposes women to conditions such as endometriosis, pre-menstrual syndrome, and bleeding disorders, especially in the contemporary context. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 40693]

What if your cycle wasn't a burden… but your greatest source of power?Today I'm joined by my menstrual cycle Coach and founder of Blume Womb, Rebecca Akat. We explore how learning to live with your cycle (instead of pushing through it) can unlock more creativity, confidence, and self-trust than you ever imagined. Whether you're completely new to cycle awareness or already tracking but want to go deeper, this episode will help you realise the gifts of each phase of your cycle so you can learn to love it and work with your body's energy.Inside this episode:Rebecca's powerful story of going from burnout and survival mode to building a feminine-led, cycle-honouring businessThe four inner seasons of your menstrual cycle and how each one holds a unique superpowerHow to stop resisting your luteal phase and actually fall in love with itWays to start honouring your cycle even if you work in corporate or have a busy scheduleWhy building a business rooted in devotion rather than discipline will change how you live, lead, and loveConnect with RebeccaBlumewomb.comCLICK HERE  to apply for LAUNCH ACADEMYOr hit the link: https://femaleleadershipcollective.com/launch-academy

In this episode Sam Moore discusses her article, “Menstrual Cycle Phase-Based Strength and Conditioning Training for Elite Team Sport Female Athletes” published in issue 47-3 of Strength and Conditioning Journal.

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a sports dietitian, and entrepreneur is joined by returning guest Cynthia Donovan, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). They discuss the pressures on women to maintain certain body images, and how these issues can lead to conditions such as HA and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).Cynthia explains the importance of comprehensive hormonal panels and differentiates HA from other conditions like PCOS. The conversation covers ovulation tracking, luteal phase defects, and the impact of various birth control methods on menstrual health. Listeners are encouraged to become more self-aware about their bodies and the critical role of proper nutrition and rest in achieving true health. Resources and further reading materials are provided to help women navigate these challenges.Episode Highlights:01:24 Meet Cynthia Donovan: Expert in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea02:32 Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)04:30 The Impact of HA on Women's Health05:34 Misdiagnosis and the Need for More Research07:53 Comparing HA and PCOS13:13 Lab Work and Diagnosis for HA19:43 Luteal Phase Defect and Its Implications27:01 Hormonal Health and Pregnancy Challenges27:49 Postpartum and Breastfeeding Considerations29:14 The Importance of Fueling the Body29:57 Behavioral Changes and Motherhood31:29 Understanding Luteal Phase Deficiency33:32 Tracking Ovulation and Body Awareness35:38 Nutrition and Energy Needs39:39 Writing a Book on Female Athlete Nutrition42:20 The Role of the Menstrual Cycle in Health46:46 Tracking Ovulation with an IUD50:21 Conclusion and ResourcesCynthia Donovan is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in helping women recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). Drawing from both personal and professional insights, Cynthia founded the Recipe for a Period in 2020, guiding hundreds of women toward reclaiming their periods, restoring fertility, and achieving true health. Her holistic approach empowers women to balance fitness, nutrition, and well-being. Outside of her work, Cynthia enjoys exploring nature, traveling, rock climbing, and making memories with her two energetic boys.Resources for the AudienceHA Fact SheetMore from CynthiaInsta: https://www.instagram.com/period.nutritionist/ TikTok: @period.nutritionist Website: www.periodnutritionist.com LinkedInThe Period Recovery Podcast: https://www.periodnutritionist.com/podcastFree Period Recovery Guide: https://prodigious-knitter-1788.kit.com/dfdff8e4aeFor more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to:http://www.lindseycortes.com/Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/redsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A few months ago, our guest today, the founder of Cycle Seeds Iris Josephina Verstappen, was hosting a retreat in a goddess temple in Malta when she began to miscarry. Having accompanied many women through pregnancy loss, both as a doula and a holistic hormone and cycle coach, she's witnessed the storm of emotions that can arise with miscarriage, as well as the taboo surrounding it. So she decided to publicly share about her experience with her 60,000 followers, to be a permission slip for others, so that they don't have to suffer in silence. In our conversation Iris shares generously and vulnerably about how she has navigated the grief, loneliness, confusion and earth-shaking fear that it could all happen again, as well as the paradoxical feelings of love, possibility, and gratitude for how the experience of pregnancy opened her up. Our hope is that if you're one of the one in four women and people who experience pregnancy loss, this conversation helps you to feel less alone with whatever you're feeling. We explore:The imposter syndrome that arose for Iris when she tried to go back to work, and found herself questioning how this could have happened to her when she was doing everything “right”, especially as an educator in the field of cyclical living and women's health, and how the antidote was simply to lie with her belly flat on the earth. The lack of community support around grief and loss, but especially in the post-partum window after miscarriage where the body is still recovering from the pregnancy, and Iris offers some great ideas for how to support a friend going through this. How Iris is navigating the identity crisis that comes with inhabiting the liminal space between maiden and mother, between becoming and unbecoming, as well as being in a body that looks and feels different after her pregnancy loss.---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.hardyIris Josephina Verstappen: @cycleseeds - https://www.instagram.com/cycleseeds

Ever feel like your mood, energy, and cravings change overnight—and wonder if it's all in your head? It's not. In this episode of The Wellness Effect, we're diving into the four phases of the menstrual cycle and exploring how your hormones impact everything from your workouts to your emotional resilience. We break down each phase—menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal—so you can better understand what your body needs and when. Whether you've been tracking your cycle for years or are brand new to the idea, this episode is packed with real-life examples, mindset shifts, and simple strategies to help you work with your body instead of against it.   In this episode, we discuss… The hormonal shifts in each phase of your cycle and how they affect your energy, mood, and metabolism. What “inner seasons” mean—and how to live in sync with your body's natural rhythm. Practical ways to support your body with movement, food, rest, and mindset in each phase. Why ovulation isn't just about fertility—it's key for long-term health and vitality. Tips on blood sugar balance, digestion, and gentle detox practices to ease PMS and period symptoms. Real talk on what it's like to live in a cycle-focused world when society still operates on a 24-hour male hormonal model.   Resources & Links Mentioned Balancing Blood Sugar: Simple Hacks for Better Energy, Hormones, and Metabolism The Beginner's Guide to Blood Sugar Management Castor oil packs, magnesium sprays, and other nervous system support tools Cycle tracking apps and the Oura Ring Reach out on Instagram for free resources or 1:1 support   Want more from us? Visit our website: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/   Follow us on Instagram: @wellnesseffectpod Lacey Iskra - @laceeiskk Jensen - @wellnesswjensen Kira Iskra - @kiraiskk Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at @wellnesseffectpod to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.

Join us for a truly empowering conversation with Suzie, the visionary founder of Cycle Sisters Apothecary!Susie, an herbalist and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of transforming personal struggles with PMDD and severe PMS into a natural solution for countless women. Discover how her unique approach, combining cycle syncing with herbal medicine, can revolutionize your well-being.Together we chat about:

In episode #376 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Holly Leever, talks about The Use of Acupuncture for Menstrual Cycle Issues - PMS, Period Pain, Irregular Cycles. More about Holly: Holly is a Fertility Awareness Educator, licensed Acupuncturist, and Herbalist whose passion for women's health stems from her personal experience with cycle and fertility challenges. After recovering from anorexia, fertility awareness helped her reconnect with her body and has since supported her through natural pregnancy prevention, conception, and postpartum. In 2014, she founded Rosebud Wellness to help women optimize fertility and hormone balance through holistic care. She supports clients locally in Ojai, California, and virtually worldwide. When she's not supporting women on their wellness journeys, Holly enjoys spending time with her daughter, practicing yoga, and connecting with nature. She also hosts The Fertile Womb podcast, offering empowering education on fertility awareness and holistic reproductive health. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew's Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Holly on Instagram: @‌rosebud_wellness Get a FREE 35-minute Training on Cycle Charting for Conception Success HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

In part 2, Dr Hazel Wallace discusses the risks of overexercising when on your period, how microplastics affect women's fertility and why she believes the menstrual cycle should be recognised as a vital sign…Plus, Hazel and Dr Alex George unpack the importance of men educating themselves about periods and how to recognise when period pain might be a sign of something more serious.Follow @drhazelwallace and get her book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Katie Crane explores the increasingly popular concept of training with your menstrual cycle. Is it legit—or just another wellness trend? Inspired by a recent social media conversation, Katie shares her personal journey of discovering the power of natural hormone cycles and how they've influenced her own approach to training and well-being. She breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and explains how each phase can affect energy, strength, motivation, and emotional health. Katie also challenges the outdated view of the body as a machine that should perform the same way every day, advocating instead for a more holistic, hormone-aware approach to movement. She discusses the science, the myths, and why fascia, stress, and recovery all play a major role in women's health and performance.

Welcome to Women's Health Month on the Eat Like Ruby Podcast! For the month of June we have 8 episodes & 4 experts covering a range of women's health topics and how they look alongside being a health conscious gal pursing nutrition, training, body composition and performance goals. Throughout these episodes, we will be covering the menstrual cycle and its phases, PCOS and endometriosis, peri-menopause and menopause, and pre & post natal nutrition and training. Today we are joined by Sophie May to cover the menstrual cycle and its phases, how these phases might impact our nutrition, training, energy and performance, as well as managing cravings and potentially adjusting training to suit different times in our cycle. Tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation, where we'll dive into PCOS and endometriosis, and managing our nutrition, training & goals alongside these conditions.Follow Eat Like Ruby→ https://www.instagram.com/eat_like_ruby/If you loved this episode, please;

MENTIONED IN THIS EP:Here's Karinda's episode of Oh My Menses that prompted this episode!Pretty much any research that Karinda vaguely references (lol) comes from this review paper~Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths ⁠here⁠! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests.Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership hereConnect with us on Instagram~CONNECT WITH JULIE:⁠Email⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Book in with Julie⁠CONNECT WITH KARINDA:⁠Email⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Book in with Karinda~DISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents of this podcast or any information mentioned is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you're seeking assistance with your health, please contact an accredited healthcare professional. If you'd like personalised support with your health, you can book a session with Julie or Karinda using the links above.DISCLAIMER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: The content provided is intended for entertainment and educational purposes. The information discussed in this podcast is not a substitute for professional training. While the authors/hosts make every effort to provide the most up-to-date data and evidence on naturopathic information, this content should not necessarily be considered standard of care and may not reflect individual practices within or outside of Australia.~The Nuanced Naturopaths Podcast is a friendly conversation between two friends, us! Karinda and Julie. We're passionate about finding the nuance in natural health. As degree-qualified naturopaths, we like to ask the questions that need to be asked - about all aspects of health, healing and well-being. We delight in questioning firmly held beliefs and finding the nuance in all subjects health-related and beyond. Sometimes it can get a little technical, but hopefully we explain things in a way that's accessible to anyone interested in natural health, whether you're a practitioner or someone who wants to learn more and optimise your wellbeing. It's a chat about poop, periods and everything in between - buckle up for a laugh, a cry and for some things you are yet to consider about your health! Stay nuanced!

The menstrual cycle is a vital sign. So why isn't it treated like one? 10 years after ACOG said we should be assessing every teen girl's cycle… most clinicians still aren't doing it. We need to change that. 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's episode dives into something that's frankly underestimated and not talked about enough: women's health. Not only are women underrepresented in clinical studies, but they're frequently told that their suffering is either “normal” or “all in their head.” Or they're prescribed a bunch of pharmaceuticals that haven't been extensively studied in their bodies, especially for long-term effects.  My guest today believes that when women's health is optimized, they can GIVE 100% to their daily tasks and FIND MORE JOY in life. It's that simple. And women's health is intimately connected to their hormones, emotions, and their menstrual cycles. So let's stop making menstrual health a taboo subject, and make it a priority instead. Dr. Robinson always felt a calling to help others in the area of health and wellness. At the age of 9, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that was put into remission using conventional medicine. She never forgot the kindness shown by her doctors and wanted to ‘pay it forward'. This passion for health took her to the medical field. She graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2011 and began working for the U.S. Army as a pharmacist. Upon completing her time in the service, she began working for CVS pharmacy in 2017. In 2020, Dr. Robinson was introduced to the world of Functional Medicine. Within a few months, she achieved certification as a practitioner through Functional Medicine University, quit her job at CVS and branched out on her own. All this time, she recognized there were still some unresolved issues in her health. Using a holistic approach, she started doing the work, seeing results and helping others do the same. She currently owns a 1-on-1 practice where she inspires, educates and coaches women to the healthiest version of themselves. Connect with Nicole via: Email: drrobinson@wentzvillesynergyfm.com  Website:Lucerna Functional Medicine FB:Lucerna Functional Medicine IG:@drrfunctionalmed Linked In: Nicole (Mennemeier) Robinson Link to my "No More Period Pain" guide- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGb0yGxWiE/K4Pv-SGOo-rHHDs_koyyEw/view?utm_content=DAGb0yGxWiE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h3d0149e26b 

Are you trying to conceive and feeling unsure about where to start? Wondering if you're making mistakes that could be delaying your journey to parenthood? Curious about what really impacts fertility—and what steps you can take today to improve your chances? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine shares the five most common mistakes couples make when trying to get pregnant—and how to avoid them. Dr. Shahine also offers practical, evidence-based tips to support your fertility journey from the very beginning. Listeners will walk away feeling empowered with three key tips for optimizing fertility and a better understanding of why past or family fertility success doesn't guarantee the same for everyone. This episode offers clarity, encouragement, and actionable advice, no matter where you are in your TTC (trying to conceive) journey In this episode, you'll learn: [0:36] Mistake #1: Understanding your cycle [2:46] Mistake #2: Timing intercourse correctly [5:06] Mistake #3: Semen analysis matters [8:23] Mistake #4: Waiting too long to visit a fertility specialist [10:24] Mistake #5: Making assumptions [13:55] Top tips for getting pregnant fast   Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

Our guest today, energy expert Prune Harris sees the womb as the deepest house of wisdom that we have, and today we explore how to work energetically to cultivate womb health, as well as menstrual and menopause health. Since birth, Prune has been able to see energy - the energy of humans, animals, trees and the Earth, and she sees this energy as vibrations, colours, and connective patterns. She has trained with healers, elders, and wisdom holders throughout the world and for the past fifty years, she's been tracking, understanding, and now translating this world of energy for us all to experience, as a consciousness educator, soul activist and author of her book, Your Radiant Soul - Understand Your Energy to Transform Your World.Today we explore how to work with energy for menstrual, menopause and womb health, why pain tends to stem from congested energy, and practical energy work tools to help you to increase flow in your energy system to ease menstrual or menopause challenges you're facing, starting today. We explore:The spiralling energy of the womb, how to have a “wombgasm”, and how it can open us up to a tender, vulnerable kind of power.How to work energetically to help with the symptoms that can come with hormonal fluctuations, such as hormonal headaches.How Prune worked with her menopause hot flushes by guiding the heat to move horizontally through her energy system. ---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.hardyPrune Harris: @pruneharris - https://www.instagram.com/pruneharris

In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I sit down with the wonderful Dr. Allan Bacon (@drallanbacon) to discuss:- Female vs. Male Strength Training Strategies- How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Workouts- How to Eliminate Food Cravings- Willpower and Habit Formation- Understanding Your Metabolic Rate- Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed Beef- Wild vs. Farmed Salmon- Intermittent Fasting Misconceptions- And more...I hope you enjoy the episode. And if you do, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and Spotify (they really do help a lot).Finally, if you've been thinking about joining The Inner Circle but haven't yet...we have hundreds of home and bodyweight workouts for you and you can get them all here: www.sfinnercircle.com.

Get ready to dive into how women breathe differently from men. The renowned breath expert, Patrick McKeon, explores the connection between breathing and hormones throughout our menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause. The episode talks about how poor breathing patterns can affect conditions like PMS, anxiety, and sleep disorders, and why nasal breathing is so important for our overall health. Patrick also shares some practical breathing exercises that you can try at home to improve your breathing and well-being. If you're looking to optimize your health through functional breathing, this episode is definitely worth taking a breather for!Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):(0:00) Intro/Teaser(6:00) Connection Between Breathing and Menstrual Cycle(16:00) Impact of Breathing on Health(21:00) Optimizing Breathing for Performance and Health(28:00) Optimizing Breathing Techniques for Health(40:00) Improving Breathing Through Diaphragmatic Expansion(54:00) Enhancing Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques(60:00) Gender, Breathing, and Sleep Changes(1:12:00) Impact of Aging on Sleep Quality(1:20:00) Breath and Women's Health(1:26:00) The "After-Party" with Dr. StephanieResources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep417/A huge thanks to our sponsors:BIOPTIMIZERS - Contains multiple types of magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to save 10%.MAUI NUI VENISON - Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and bioavailable compounds that support energy, performance, and overall health. Head over to  https://mauinuivenison.com/better to checkout their premium snack sticks and fresh starter boxes.BON CHARGE - Achieve glowing skin and more energy with BON CHARGE's amazing products. Get 15% off at https://boncharge.com/better with code BETTER.WALKING PAD - Low intensity exercise like walking is one of the best ways to burn fat. Go to https://www.walkingpad.com/DRSTEPHANIE and use the code DRSTEPHANIE for 30% off selected collections.

Could the menstrual cycle be the missing piece in understanding and treating psychiatric disorders, especially PMDD? Tune in as we break down a recent study calling for the inclusion of menstrual cycle awareness in psychiatric care. 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?

A Functional Medicine Approach for the Best Menstrual Cycles You've Ever Had with Nicole Robinson, PharmD Today's episode dives into something that's frankly underestimated and not talked about enough: women's health. Not only are women underrepresented in clinical studies, but they're frequently told that their suffering is either “normal” or “all in their head.” Or they're prescribed a bunch of pharmaceuticals that haven't been extensively studied in their bodies, especially for long-term effects. My guest today believes that when women's health is optimized, they can GIVE 100% to their daily tasks and FIND MORE JOY in life. It's that simple. And women's health is intimately connected to their hormones, emotions, and their menstrual cycles. So let's stop making menstrual health a taboo subject, and make it a priority instead. Dr. Robinson always felt a calling to help others in the area of health and wellness. At the age of 9, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that was put into remission using conventional medicine. She never forgot the kindness shown by her doctors and wanted to ‘pay it forward'. This passion for health took her to the medical field. She graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2011 and began working for the U.S. Army as a pharmacist. Upon completing her time in the service, she began working for CVS pharmacy in 2017. In 2020, Dr. Robinson was introduced to the world of Functional Medicine. Within a few months, she achieved certification as a practitioner through Functional Medicine University, quit her job at CVS and branched out on her own. All this time, she recognized there were still some unresolved issues in her health. Using a holistic approach, she started doing the work, seeing results and helping others do the same. She currently owns a 1-on-1 practice where she inspires, educates and coaches women to the healthiest version of themselves. Connect with Nicole via: Email: drrobinson@wentzvillesynergyfm.com Website:Lucerna Functional Medicine FB:Lucerna Functional Medicine IG:@drrfunctionalmed Linked In: Nicole (Mennemeier) Robinson Link to my "No More Period Pain" guide- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGb0yGxWiE/K4Pv-SGOo-rHHDs_koyyEw/view?utm_content=DAGb0yGxWiE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h3d0149e26b Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Why does your body image tank around your period—even when nothing's actually changed?In this episode, we break down how your menstrual cycle impacts your body image, the science behind body dissatisfaction during your period, and how to recognize that what you're feeling isn't fact. If you've ever felt discouraged mid-cycle, this episode will help you stop second-guessing and stay consistent—even on the days you feel off.For More Free Education or to apply for 1:1 coaching: sweatsimpleco.com/linksThe SweatSimple Podcast Show Notes:  https://www.sweatsimpleco.com/post/why-you-feel-bigger-on-your-period

As part of our ongoing series about the connection between menstrual cycle awareness and our health & wellbeing today we're exploring how getting to know your cycle can be a vital foundation for mental and emotional health.Alexandra and Sjanie are both retired therapists, and today they share their learnings from their own personal cycle awareness practice, as well as working with thousands of students over several decades about how mental and emotional health rests on us knowing ourselves, feeling our value and worth, and understanding the nature of cyclicity - all of which are skills we learn from connecting to our cycles. We also explore how the root of much of our collective menstrual and emotional turmoil as women and people who have, or have had cycles is the cultural denial, shutting down, ignoring, belittling, and suppression of our cyclical nature. We explore:Alexandra's personal journey with dissolving the shame of her early years and claiming her worth through cycle awareness and menopause, so that now she is emotionally resilient to the extent that she is immune to toxic shame.The two stable poles of the menstrual cycle, and the two transitional phases and how to work with them all to understand ourselves better and create emotional and psychological wellbeing. How following the call to stop and rest at menstruation is medicinal for us emotionally and psychologically. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

In today's episode, I had the chance to speak to muscle physiology researcher and science communicator Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple. Together, we unpack the common claims around hormones and training—from whether you should change your workouts based on your cycle, to the real effects of fasted cardio and birth control on performance and muscle growth. We also explore how menopause affects body composition, what the science actually supports when it comes to training differences between men and women, and why some of the most persistent myths about women's physiology are based more on assumption than evidence.What You'll Learn:Why women's physiology is not a limitation for building muscleWhether training around your menstrual cycle or avoiding fasted workouts is necessaryThe truth about oral contraceptives and their impact on performance, hypertrophy, and strengthHow menopause affects body composition—and what you can do about itWhy consistency and progressive overload matter more than hormone fluctuationsHow much protein and resistance training women actually need—and when to eat itThis conversation is for every woman who's been told her physiology is too complicated to train effectively. It's not. The science is finally catching up—and Lauren is helping lead the charge.This episode is brought to you by: Puori – Get 20% off with code DRLYON - https://puori.com/DRLYONCozy Earth – Use code DRLYON for up to 40% off - https://cozyearth.comBONCHARGE – Get 15% off with code DRLYON - https://boncharge.com/DRLYONOneSkin – Get 15% off with code DRLYON - https://oneskin.comFind Dr. Colenso-Semple at: Instagram - @drlaurencs1LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencolensosemple/ X/Twitter - @drlaurencs1Find me at: Instagram:@drgabriellelyon TikTok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonYouTube: youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonX (Twitter): x.com/drgabriellelyonApply to become a patient – https://drgabriellelyon.com/new-patient-inquiry/Join my weekly newsletter – https://institute-for-muscle-centric-medicine.ck.pageGet my book – https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and what it covers: hormones, menstrual cycles, birth control, and muscle growth.01:00:29 – Training volume and progressive overload: what actually matters for hypertrophy.01:02:51 – Fasted training and cortisol: where the

In the latest episode of the HHH Podcast, Coach Kara and Coach Lauren delve into the topic of how women can manage their training and health during their menstrual cycle. They share personal anecdotes and practical advice based on their experiences as athletes. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's own body and cycles, including how menstrual phases can affect energy levels and overall fitness. The conversation highlights that while many women might feel hesitant about exercising on their periods, both coaches find that they often experience increased energy and improved performance during menstruation rather than before it. They touch upon the importance of nutrition, particularly consuming whole foods and managing iron intake during the menstrual cycle. Additionally, they discuss the impact of sleep, hydration, and the necessity of tracking menstrual cycles to optimize health and training.

Ready to own your cycle? Join us for a transformative conversation with Suzie Herrmann from Cycle Sisters Apothecary, where we dive into the world of cycle syncing, herbal remedies, and the impact hormonal imbalances can have on your day (and your life!).In this episode, you'll learn:

Host: Danielle O'Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Guest: Jissy Cyriac, M.D. In this episode, guest Jissy Cyriac, M.D., will walk us through the complexities of menstrual health by comparing a normal menstrual cycle with the key causes of abnormal uterine bleeding and menopause. Recognizing the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and endometrial hyperplasia. Plus, we'll highlight essential buzzwords, the gold-standards and helpful ways to help solidify understanding of key aspects of gynecologic health for menstrual cycles, abnormal uterine bleeding causes, and menopause. By the end of this podcasts, listeners will be able to: Differentiate the normal menstrual cycle versus causes of abnormal uterine bleeding and menopause. Recognize the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for a few of the abnormal uterine bleeding causes including endometriosis, adenomyosis, and endometrial hyperplasia. Identify BUZZ words, gold standards, and helpful ways to remember components of the normal menstrual cycle, abnormal uterine bleeding causes, and menopause. Learn more about this series: Mayo Clinic Talks: Obstetric and Gynecologic Health | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development Connect and listen with Mayo Clinic Podcasts | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

Menstrual cycle awareness can guide us to create more rest in our lives, including a mini menstrual sabbatical each month to renew us and restore our connection to joy. Our guest today, author, poet and teacher Edveeje Fairchild has been a devotee to rest for her entire life, having been raised in a spiritual tradition that honoured the weekly sabbath. And this non-negotiable rhythm of rest has been one of the key practices that has formed her philosophy of joy as a compass for our lives.Edveeje's first book, Joy as the Compass: Freeing Yourself from the Seven Activist Addictions has just been published. Today we're exploring how menstrual cycle awareness is a vital ingredient to a joy-focused life, through the lens of our environmental activist work together, and how we applied menstrual cycle awareness and cyclical living within the reforestation non-profit TreeSisters to plant a million trees. Edveeje also shares generously from the midst of her menopause transition, which has included the trauma of the sudden loss of her beloved twin sister, as well as the devastation of her small mountain town due to hurricane Helene. We explore how her connection to the ancient trees and wild nature in the ‘Mother Forest' around her have held her in this sacred menopause territory, even when life feels like death. We explore:What it means to be the ‘dream of the earth', how our menstrual cycles can help us to reconnect our inner nature with our outer nature and show up in our full glory, on behalf of Life itself. How Edveeje used menstrual cycle awareness to create all the policies, procedures, internal operations and organisational planning tools at TreeSisters, and anchor the theory of menstruality in very practical ways inside an emerging international non-profit. How Edveeje's discovered that her inner spring was her challenging hotspot in the menstrual cycle, and how this eventually led her to take a long sabbatical and follow the promptings of her menstrual cycle towards deeper joy. ---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy

In this solo episode, Kate O'Donnell opens the conversation on periods from an Ayurvedic lens, inviting listeners to sync their menstrual health with the rhythms of the moon and the wisdom of nature. This is the first of a two-part masterclass exploring the monthly cycle through the three doshas — Vata, Kapha, and Pitta — and how to bring harmony to each phase.Kate walks us through practical ways to nourish our bodies during menstruation with warm, moist foods, restorative movement, and subtle lifestyle shifts. You'll learn how small changes — like avoiding artificial light after 10 PM or choosing period panties over tampons — can have a profound effect on your energy, digestion, mood, and menstrual flow.Whether you're experiencing PMS, navigating your first period, or supporting someone who bleeds, this episode offers tools to honor the body's intelligence, instead of overriding it.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Ayurveda explains each phase of the menstrual cycleWhat to eat (and what to avoid) to support downward flowWhy moon bathing helps regulate ovulationThe role of natural light in hormonal balanceAyurvedic movement practices during your bleedHow to reduce bloating, cramps, and irritability naturallyWhy you should always sit down to eat during your periodThe emotional and spiritual wisdom of resting moreRelevant Links:Ayurvedic Living Institute: Women's Health Courses Kate's Lunar Yoga Practice Kate's book Everyday Ayurveda for Women's HealthNext Episode:Stay tuned for Part 2 of this menstrual masterclass, where Kate dives into imbalances — like pain, irregularity, and intense PMS — and how to address them through Ayurvedic lifestyle shifts.Health Disclaimer:The information shared on Everyday Ayurveda with Kate is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine.Mentioned in this episode:Ayurvedic Living Insitute: Women's Health Courseshttps://courses.ayurvedicliving.institute/collections/courses

Stephanie King, childbirth educator, discusses the return of menstrual cycles postpartum, addressing irregularities, bleeding, and hormones. She offers advice on nutrition, stress reduction, supplements, and breastfeeding. She also highlights ways to help restore menstrual cycles and overall health.Show Notes HERE!Links Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram GET IN TOUCH!

Red light therapy isn't just a wellness trend—it's a fertility tool with serious science behind it. From powering up your mitochondria to improving egg and sperm quality, this episode will change the way you think about light and conception. 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?

When Toko-pa Turner first started to experience signs of perimenopause, she was simultaneously diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called rheumatoid arthritis, and the combination led to severe insomnia. Sleep deprivation is challenging for all of us, but in Toko-pa's case it was especially disorientating because for over twenty-five years she has been working with dreams in a mythopoetic way to answer life's deep soul questions.Sometimes called a Midwife of the Psyche, Toko-pa is the author of The Dreaming Way, and her work focuses on belonging, restoring the feminine, reconciling paradox, elevating grief, and facilitating ritual. She founded the Dream School in 2001 and has now grown a network of more than a hundred thousand dreamers worldwide.Toko-pa's journey with her dreams as her guide began when she was orphaned in her teens and entered the care system, and in our conversation today we track Toko-pa's personal dreaming journey, as well as how we can all take an intimate, deep-dive into the magical world of our dreams as a gateway to a different kind of intelligence.We explore:Why our cultures often dismiss the power of our dreams and how to reclaim your dreaming capacities in a world that has been stuck in a centuries-long patriarchal phase of worshipping rationality and materialism. How to ‘court' our dreams, and why we don't need to hire an expert to help us interpret our dreams, but rather to follow the wisdom of indigenous cultures and reclaim our dreaming as our mother tongue. How to keep a dream journal, and the key practice to do when you wake up after a big dream to ensure you remember it and can connect to the power of the symbols and wisdom within it. ---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.hardyToko-pa Turner: @tokopa - https://www.instagram.com/tokopa

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A groundbreaking new study will look at whether the menstrual cycle is a contributing factor to serious knee injuries in women's football. The FIFA-funded study out of Kingston University in the UK will investigate whether there's any link between monthly hormonal fluctuations and the high rate of ACL injuries in women's footballers. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Impact of Menstrual Cycle and Menopause on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain and introduction to a proposed new syndrome, the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause.This episode delves into the connection between hormones, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain conditions like migraines and endometriosis, emphasizing the significant impact of a woman's menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause on chronic pain. Various studies and polls on symptom severity during different menstrual phases and post-menopause are discussed. The crucial role of estrogen in maintaining musculoskeletal health is elaborated, along with the negative consequences of estrogen decline, such as increased inflammation, bone loss, muscle weakness, and osteoarthritis. The episode also covers the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in alleviating these issues, touching on the historical trends and evolving practices in HRT usage. A comprehensive approach to managing menopause-related symptoms, including nutrition, exercise, and personalized medical advice, is encouraged. The episode concludes by highlighting upcoming discussions on studies involving hormone therapy for fibromyalgia patients.00:00 Introduction to Fibromyalgia and Hormones00:20 Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Chronic Pain01:16 Fibromyalgia and Menopause01:27 Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause02:36 Estrogen's Role in Musculoskeletal Health06:39 Managing Sarcopenia and Muscle Loss08:41 Osteoporosis and Bone Health13:58 Hormone Replacement Therapy Trends17:15 Hormone Therapy Risks and Benefits26:06 Hormone Therapy and Mental Health28:32 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics Click here for the Fibromyalgia 101 link.Click here to connect with Joy Lenz. Support the showWhen I started this podcast—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. You're not alone. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 28+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace personal medical advice.* ...

In this video, I break down how your menstrual cycle impacts weight loss, energy, hunger, and cravings—week by week. When you understand how your hormones shift throughout the month, you can actually work with your body, not against it. I'll walk you through each phase of the cycle, what to eat, how to train, and mindset tips to support fat loss and overall health. If you've ever felt stuck or frustrated by your body during your cycle, this will change everything.GET A CUSTOMIZED WEIGHT LOSS PLAN: Have a free 1-on-1 call with our Expert Nutritionists

Let's be real—how often do you stop to think about how hormonal birth control affects your body, metabolism, and overall health? It's something many women take without fully understanding the long-term impact.In today's episode, Lara Briden joins me to dive into the technical side of hormonal birth control and its effects on muscle growth, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic function. We'll explore how synthetic hormones interfere with ovarian function, why they might be hindering your fitness progress, and the connection between birth control and conditions like insulin resistance and gut health.We'll also break down how the hormonal IUD and other methods can disrupt your natural cycle and what alternatives you can consider for better hormone balance and overall well-being. Plus, Lara shares insights on how to transition off birth control safely and what to expect when your body resets.Lara Briden is a Naturopathic doctor and leading expert in women's hormone health. She's the author of Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual and has spent over 20 years working with women to optimize their hormonal health.We Also Discuss:(00:16) Birth Control and Muscle Growth Study(06:40) Benefits of Non-Hormonal Birth Control(19:00) Copper IUD and Hormonal Birth Control(33:16) Understanding Body Literacy and Exercise(42:28) Optimizing Training Based on Menstrual Cycle(46:33) Metabolism and Cycle Synchronization(58:18) Metabolic Flexibility and Muscle Growth(01:10:27) Women's Health and Metabolism RepairThank You to Our Sponsors:Broads: Broads gives you structured, progressive training and a powerhouse community to keep you strong, consistent, and unstoppable. Join today at broads.app and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first month!Legion: Use code Tara20 for 20% off your first order and double loyalty cash back any order after that when you shop at LegionAthletics.comFind more from Tara: Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/Instagram: @taralaferrara @broads.podcast @broads.appYoutube: Tara LaFerraraTiktok: @taralaferrara Find more from Lara Briden:Website: https://www.larabriden.com/Instagram: @larabriden

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:    Kelly: What are your thoughts on HRT?                                                                                                                                 Jacob: I recently watched your video ‘Is too much REM sleep an issue, in the last month I've been having a lot more REM sleep due to more stress, I just wanted to know if being on my phone before bed could be contributing to more REM Sleep, because my phone helps me take my mind off things but then maybe because it makes my brain active it causes me to have many dreams but that's why I am here asking for help.                                                                                                   Tina: Hi Dr. Cabral. I'm hoping you can help me since nobody else has been able to. I have been low on vitamin D for years (steadily at 19), but have a strange reaction whenever I try to supplement with it. I'll immediately start my period, even if I had just finished my cycle a week or 2 prior, it will start again. I have done DNA testing and discovered that I am compromised in every pathway when it comes to vitamin D. I have tried various forms of vitamin D3 from gummies, capsules, and even patches, with always the same result of starting my cycle prematurely. Every doctor I've talked to has never heard of this reaction and can't figure it out. Please help.                                                                                                        Erin: Middle of the night question HELP! So this has been going on awhile and it's so frustrating. I wake up during the night and have the sensation of a gnawing/gurgling sensation somewhere above the belly button. Sometimes if I don't eat something I start feeling awful.I can't figure out what is happening and what to do. I did the OAT test which came back for fungal/mold overgrowth. Is it related to this? Will i ever be able to sleep without having a snack during the night? So frustrated on this. Thank you so much                                                                                                                                         E: Hello and thank you so much for your care and generosity. A couple questions, all related: 1)When I emailed support they emphasized NOT recommended to combine protocols. But on episode 837 (detox dos & don'ts), you said it was fine. I feel confused. When and which protocols is it ok to combine? I'm currently doing CBO and want to do mold and HMD, I'm wondering if any can be combined to speed up the process. 2)Relating to the CBO finisher: It sounds like it can be helpful to start sealing gut during CBO? Could you talk about this a bit? Would this be in addition to doing it afterwards or…? Also, I mistakenly bought clean gut probiotic for use during the finisher. Is it ok to use that for first 2 months of finisher and then transition to the daily probiotic? Don't fully understand difference       Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions!    - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3354 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!