60 acast.com Understand Your Cycle Podcast https://shows.acast.com/understand-your-cycle-podcast en Understand Your Cycle Understand Your Cycle Understand Your Cycle is a medically-verified guide and platform to the menstrual cycle and women's health. The Understand Your Cycle podcast turns taboos into table topics, by sharing women’s health experiences with a human lens. We talk to women about going through these experiences, and how it actually feels. We also ask our women’s health specialist doctors our community's FAQs.


Keen to learn everything we should have been taught in school about our menstrual cycles? From period products, contraception, fertility, endometriosis, menopause, PCOS, PMDD, and lots more? Without taboo nor shame, you can ask our doctors all your questions and learn to love your menstrual cycle through Understand Your Cycle.

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]]> Understand Your Cycle is a medically-verified guide and platform to the menstrual cycle and women's health. The Understand Your Cycle podcast turns taboos into table topics, by sharing women’s health experiences with a human lens. We talk to women about going through these experiences, and how it actually feels. We also ask our women’s health specialist doctors our community's FAQs.


Keen to learn everything we should have been taught in school about our menstrual cycles? From period products, contraception, fertility, endometriosis, menopause, PCOS, PMDD, and lots more? Without taboo nor shame, you can ask our doctors all your questions and learn to love your menstrual cycle through Understand Your Cycle.

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]]> false Understand Your Cycle info+662b65f7437bd70012434d15@mg-eu.acast.com 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 understand-your-cycle-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1714120081397-96e3a8b1aa4046fe8ad006c1857fc5e5.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/understand-your-cycle-podcast Understand Your Cycle Podcast What Noone Tells You About IVF, with Seetal What Noone Tells You About IVF, with Seetal Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT 1:08:37 699cc289e58ea91138421db3 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 699cc289e58ea91138421db3 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 what-noone-tells-you-about-ivf-with-seetal Miscarriage, cancelled cycles, and the emotional rollercoaster full 2 21 What happens when trying to conceive becomes years of loss, medical intervention, and shame?


In this episode, we explore the emotional and physical reality of infertility — from heavy periods as a teenager to miscarriage, five rounds of IVF, donor conception, and ultimately, pregnancy after loss.


In a culture that tells women to stay positive, be patient, and trust the process, fertility struggles are often hidden behind shame and isolation. For many, particularly within South Asian communities, infertility is not just medical, but deeply tied to identity, family expectations, and stigma.


We talk about the toll of repeated miscarriage, the unpredictability of IVF, and the pressure to remain hopeful when hope feels fragile. We unpack toxic positivity, the myth of control in fertility journeys, and what it means to advocate for yourself in a system that can feel overwhelming.


This conversation challenges the idea that resilience means silence, and instead asks: what if sharing our stories is where strength actually begins?


We cover:

🩸 The emotional reality of miscarriage (and why we don’t talk about it enough)

🩸 What five rounds of IVF really look like

🩸 Cancelled cycles, donor conception, and when treatments don’t work

🩸 Fertility stigma in South Asian communities

🩸 Toxic positivity and the pressure to “just relax”

🩸 Pregnancy after loss — and why joy and fear can coexist

🩸 Conceiving naturally after IVF

🩸 Turning grief into advocacy


Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand the emotional landscape of IVF, this episode offers honesty, nuance, and solidarity.


Find Seetal on:


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]]> What happens when trying to conceive becomes years of loss, medical intervention, and shame?


In this episode, we explore the emotional and physical reality of infertility — from heavy periods as a teenager to miscarriage, five rounds of IVF, donor conception, and ultimately, pregnancy after loss.


In a culture that tells women to stay positive, be patient, and trust the process, fertility struggles are often hidden behind shame and isolation. For many, particularly within South Asian communities, infertility is not just medical, but deeply tied to identity, family expectations, and stigma.


We talk about the toll of repeated miscarriage, the unpredictability of IVF, and the pressure to remain hopeful when hope feels fragile. We unpack toxic positivity, the myth of control in fertility journeys, and what it means to advocate for yourself in a system that can feel overwhelming.


This conversation challenges the idea that resilience means silence, and instead asks: what if sharing our stories is where strength actually begins?


We cover:

🩸 The emotional reality of miscarriage (and why we don’t talk about it enough)

🩸 What five rounds of IVF really look like

🩸 Cancelled cycles, donor conception, and when treatments don’t work

🩸 Fertility stigma in South Asian communities

🩸 Toxic positivity and the pressure to “just relax”

🩸 Pregnancy after loss — and why joy and fear can coexist

🩸 Conceiving naturally after IVF

🩸 Turning grief into advocacy


Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand the emotional landscape of IVF, this episode offers honesty, nuance, and solidarity.


Find Seetal on:


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode 🩸

To learn more, visit www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> Menstrual Cycle For Athletes 101 with OBGYN Virginia Menstrual Cycle For Athletes 101 with OBGYN Virginia Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT 44:18 696aa7861e4bca00bf0e7ef2 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 696aa7861e4bca00bf0e7ef2 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 menstrual-cycle-for-athletes-101 Could training hard cost you your menstrual cycle? full 2 20 What happens when training harder starts to cost you your menstrual cycle?


In this episode, we explore the complex, and often overlooked, relationship between athletic performance, hormones, and menstrual health.


In a culture that glorifies pushing through pain, ignoring fatigue, and constantly chasing the next goal, many athletes lose touch with one of their most important health signals: their cycle. From irregular or missing periods to low energy availability, bone density loss, and fertility concerns, the impact of sport on menstrual health is real — and too often normalised.


We talk about the Female Athlete Triad, cycle syncing for athletes, and the delicate balance between training, nutrition, and recovery. We also unpack how contraception (including the copper IUD) can mask changes in your cycle, and why lighter or absent periods shouldn’t automatically be dismissed as “normal for athletes.”


This conversation challenges the idea that losing your period is a badge of honour, and asks a more important question: where do you draw the line between discipline and harm?


We cover:

🩸 What athletes should watch for in their menstrual cycle

🩸 The Female Athlete Triad: low energy availability, bone density loss, and irregular periods

🩸 How exercise can both disrupt and support cycle regulation

🩸 Cycle syncing for athletes — and how contraception fits into the picture

🩸 Whether lighter periods (or none at all) can be a hidden red flag

🩸 Why electrolytes and nutrition matter for hormonal balance

🩸 The link between menstrual health, performance, and long-term fertility

🩸 How to train sustainably in a culture that rewards overtraining


Whether you’re a recreational athlete, training competitively, or working with active women, this episode is an invitation to rethink performance — not as pushing harder, but as learning to listen better.


Find Virginia:

virginia.vasquez.rios@gmail.com


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]]> What happens when training harder starts to cost you your menstrual cycle?


In this episode, we explore the complex, and often overlooked, relationship between athletic performance, hormones, and menstrual health.


In a culture that glorifies pushing through pain, ignoring fatigue, and constantly chasing the next goal, many athletes lose touch with one of their most important health signals: their cycle. From irregular or missing periods to low energy availability, bone density loss, and fertility concerns, the impact of sport on menstrual health is real — and too often normalised.


We talk about the Female Athlete Triad, cycle syncing for athletes, and the delicate balance between training, nutrition, and recovery. We also unpack how contraception (including the copper IUD) can mask changes in your cycle, and why lighter or absent periods shouldn’t automatically be dismissed as “normal for athletes.”


This conversation challenges the idea that losing your period is a badge of honour, and asks a more important question: where do you draw the line between discipline and harm?


We cover:

🩸 What athletes should watch for in their menstrual cycle

🩸 The Female Athlete Triad: low energy availability, bone density loss, and irregular periods

🩸 How exercise can both disrupt and support cycle regulation

🩸 Cycle syncing for athletes — and how contraception fits into the picture

🩸 Whether lighter periods (or none at all) can be a hidden red flag

🩸 Why electrolytes and nutrition matter for hormonal balance

🩸 The link between menstrual health, performance, and long-term fertility

🩸 How to train sustainably in a culture that rewards overtraining


Whether you’re a recreational athlete, training competitively, or working with active women, this episode is an invitation to rethink performance — not as pushing harder, but as learning to listen better.


Find Virginia:

virginia.vasquez.rios@gmail.com


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode 🩸

To learn more, visit www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> <![CDATA[Living with Endo & Finding Fulfilment After Unsuccessful IVF, with Aisha]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT 54:52 690116102d04968b776827d7 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 690116102d04968b776827d7 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 the-moment-i-stopped-trying-to-become-a-mother-with-aisha Navigating Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Infertility, and Moving Beyond full 2 19 What happens when you spend years trying to build a family — and decide to stop?


In this episode, we sit down with Aisha Balesaria, an advocate and coach who turned her experience of endometriosis, infertility, and loss into a life of purpose and joy without children.

After 15 years of being dismissed by doctors, Aisha was finally diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis — only after struggling to conceive. What followed was a decade-long fertility journey: IVF cycles, miscarriages, hope, heartbreak, and eventually, the decision to stop.


Aisha shares what it took to rebuild herself after letting go of the dream of motherhood, how therapy and community transformed her healing, and why she now dedicates her work to helping others find fulfillment beyond parenthood.


We talk about the silence surrounding infertility, the cultural pressure to become a mother, and what it really means to find peace in a world that often measures women by whether they have children.


This is a story of resilience, grief, and ultimately, freedom.


We cover:

🩸 What it feels like to be medically gaslit for over a decade before diagnosis

🩸 The physical, emotional, and financial toll of IVF; and knowing when to stop

🩸 How therapy and community can help reframe life after infertility

🩸 The intersection of culture, womanhood, and the expectation to have children

🩸 Why “childless” and “childfree” don’t always fit, and what language gets wrong

🩸 How Aisha built a life of advocacy, joy, and meaning beyond motherhood


Whether you’ve experienced fertility struggles yourself, know someone who has, or simply want to better understand the nuances of womanhood, loss, and identity, this conversation is deeply moving, honest, and healing.


Find Aisha:

Instagram: @mindbodyrevival_coach

Website: www.mindbodyrevivalcoach.com


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> What happens when you spend years trying to build a family — and decide to stop?


In this episode, we sit down with Aisha Balesaria, an advocate and coach who turned her experience of endometriosis, infertility, and loss into a life of purpose and joy without children.

After 15 years of being dismissed by doctors, Aisha was finally diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis — only after struggling to conceive. What followed was a decade-long fertility journey: IVF cycles, miscarriages, hope, heartbreak, and eventually, the decision to stop.


Aisha shares what it took to rebuild herself after letting go of the dream of motherhood, how therapy and community transformed her healing, and why she now dedicates her work to helping others find fulfillment beyond parenthood.


We talk about the silence surrounding infertility, the cultural pressure to become a mother, and what it really means to find peace in a world that often measures women by whether they have children.


This is a story of resilience, grief, and ultimately, freedom.


We cover:

🩸 What it feels like to be medically gaslit for over a decade before diagnosis

🩸 The physical, emotional, and financial toll of IVF; and knowing when to stop

🩸 How therapy and community can help reframe life after infertility

🩸 The intersection of culture, womanhood, and the expectation to have children

🩸 Why “childless” and “childfree” don’t always fit, and what language gets wrong

🩸 How Aisha built a life of advocacy, joy, and meaning beyond motherhood


Whether you’ve experienced fertility struggles yourself, know someone who has, or simply want to better understand the nuances of womanhood, loss, and identity, this conversation is deeply moving, honest, and healing.


Find Aisha:

Instagram: @mindbodyrevival_coach

Website: www.mindbodyrevivalcoach.com


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> From Pill to Parenthood, with Coni From Pill to Parenthood, with Coni Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:59:00 GMT 49:16 68d05bd82cf15c8db006d7ea false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 68d05bd82cf15c8db006d7ea 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 from-pill-to-parenthood-with-coni Journey Through Hormones, Fertility, and Motherhood full 2 18 What happens when you spend 15 years on hormonal contraceptionm and then have to relearn your body from scratch?


In this episode, Coni, co-founder of period underwear brand NIXI Body, shares her journey from being prescribed the pill for teenage acne, to navigating infertility, cycle syncing, pregnancy, and now early motherhood.


We talk about the messy reality behind women’s health: how hard it is to advocate for yourself with doctors, the silence around infertility, and the complicated mix of empowerment and guilt that comes with cycle syncing. Coni also opens up about her fertility struggles, the emotional toll of “just relax” advice, and what it’s really like to balance running a business with having a newborn.

But this conversation goes far beyond contraception and fertility. We explore period shame, the role of community, and why creating products like period underwear is about so much more than comfort. It’s about changing culture.


We cover:

🩸 What it feels like to be on (and come off) hormonal contraception for over a decade

🩸 Why knowledge is power — but also a double-edged sword

🩸 Infertility, and the emotional toll of trying to conceive

🩸 The reality of cycle syncing for work, exercise, and life

🩸 Period shame, stigma, and breaking taboos through products

🩸 The juggle of business ownership, pregnancy, and motherhood

🩸 Why shared parental leave is still radical in 2025


Whether you’ve struggled with contraception, fertility, or simply want to understand the link between hormones, identity, and womanhood, this episode is raw, honest, and empowering.


Find Coni:

Instagram – @conilj

NIXI Body – @nixibody / www.nixibody.com


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To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> What happens when you spend 15 years on hormonal contraceptionm and then have to relearn your body from scratch?


In this episode, Coni, co-founder of period underwear brand NIXI Body, shares her journey from being prescribed the pill for teenage acne, to navigating infertility, cycle syncing, pregnancy, and now early motherhood.


We talk about the messy reality behind women’s health: how hard it is to advocate for yourself with doctors, the silence around infertility, and the complicated mix of empowerment and guilt that comes with cycle syncing. Coni also opens up about her fertility struggles, the emotional toll of “just relax” advice, and what it’s really like to balance running a business with having a newborn.

But this conversation goes far beyond contraception and fertility. We explore period shame, the role of community, and why creating products like period underwear is about so much more than comfort. It’s about changing culture.


We cover:

🩸 What it feels like to be on (and come off) hormonal contraception for over a decade

🩸 Why knowledge is power — but also a double-edged sword

🩸 Infertility, and the emotional toll of trying to conceive

🩸 The reality of cycle syncing for work, exercise, and life

🩸 Period shame, stigma, and breaking taboos through products

🩸 The juggle of business ownership, pregnancy, and motherhood

🩸 Why shared parental leave is still radical in 2025


Whether you’ve struggled with contraception, fertility, or simply want to understand the link between hormones, identity, and womanhood, this episode is raw, honest, and empowering.


Find Coni:

Instagram – @conilj

NIXI Body – @nixibody / www.nixibody.com


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[The Fertility Conversation We're Not Having, with Becky]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:43:13 GMT 1:05:56 688602c1e0a86cc3ab7e7ac3 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 688602c1e0a86cc3ab7e7ac3 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 the-fertility-conversation-were-not-having-with-becky IVF, early menopause, egg donation, and why workplaces need to care full 2 17 What happens when your body enters menopause before you’ve even turned 30? In this episode, Becky from Fertility Matters at Work shares her deeply personal story of navigating early perimenopause, infertility, IVF, and ultimately, motherhood through egg donation.


We talk about what it actually feels like to have your hormones drop unexpectedly in your twenties — from 12-day cycles and night sweats, to the emotional shock of being told you may never have biological children. Becky opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriage, the mental load of IVF, and the long-term journey of parenting after donor conception.


But this conversation goes far beyond fertility treatment. We explore how work, identity, and womanhood are all intertwined with our reproductive health — and why more workplaces need to care.


We cover:

🩸What early perimenopause really looks like

🩸The truth about IVF (it’s not a guarantee)

🩸What hormone tests can (and can’t) tell you

🩸The emotional weight of “failing” as a woman

🩸Miscarriage, grief, and hidden losses at work

🩸Why fertility support should be a workplace issue

🩸What it’s like to raise children from egg donation

🩸The hard truths behind donor anonymity


Whether you’ve experienced fertility struggles yourself, or want to understand what someone close to you might be going through, this episode brings empathy, nuance, and insight to a topic that’s still far too hidden.


Please note: as Becky highlights, infertility is a medical condition that affects 1 in 6 people — and many face it even though they’re otherwise perfectly healthy. Fertility is not necessarily a lifestyle issue, and it’s never your fault.


Find Becky:

Fertility Matters at Work - www.fertilitymattersatwork.com / https://www.instagram.com/fertilitymattersatwork/

Paths to Parenthub - www.pathstoparenthub.com / https://www.instagram.com/paths_to_parenthub/

DefiningMum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/definingmum/


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> What happens when your body enters menopause before you’ve even turned 30? In this episode, Becky from Fertility Matters at Work shares her deeply personal story of navigating early perimenopause, infertility, IVF, and ultimately, motherhood through egg donation.


We talk about what it actually feels like to have your hormones drop unexpectedly in your twenties — from 12-day cycles and night sweats, to the emotional shock of being told you may never have biological children. Becky opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriage, the mental load of IVF, and the long-term journey of parenting after donor conception.


But this conversation goes far beyond fertility treatment. We explore how work, identity, and womanhood are all intertwined with our reproductive health — and why more workplaces need to care.


We cover:

🩸What early perimenopause really looks like

🩸The truth about IVF (it’s not a guarantee)

🩸What hormone tests can (and can’t) tell you

🩸The emotional weight of “failing” as a woman

🩸Miscarriage, grief, and hidden losses at work

🩸Why fertility support should be a workplace issue

🩸What it’s like to raise children from egg donation

🩸The hard truths behind donor anonymity


Whether you’ve experienced fertility struggles yourself, or want to understand what someone close to you might be going through, this episode brings empathy, nuance, and insight to a topic that’s still far too hidden.


Please note: as Becky highlights, infertility is a medical condition that affects 1 in 6 people — and many face it even though they’re otherwise perfectly healthy. Fertility is not necessarily a lifestyle issue, and it’s never your fault.


Find Becky:

Fertility Matters at Work - www.fertilitymattersatwork.com / https://www.instagram.com/fertilitymattersatwork/

Paths to Parenthub - www.pathstoparenthub.com / https://www.instagram.com/paths_to_parenthub/

DefiningMum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/definingmum/


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> Rethinking Fertility: What They Don’t Teach You in Your 20s, with Michelle Rethinking Fertility: What They Don’t Teach You in Your 20s, with Michelle Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:03:09 6838a2362780b226c732d97f false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6838a2362780b226c732d97f 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 rethinking-fertility-what-they-dont-teach-you-in-your-20s-wi Why you should be thinking about fertility more than you think full 2 16 In this episode, Michelle opens up about her personal journey through infertility — a struggle faced by 1 in 6 couples globally. We dive into why fertility isn’t just a “future you” problem, but something worth understanding in your 20s.


From decoding cervical mucus to understanding hormonal imbalances, we cover the basics of how to get curious about your reproductive health. We talk about the often-overlooked transition off contraception, the key role your liver plays, and the surprising nutrient deficiencies that many women silently face.


We cover:

🩸Understanding Fertility in Your 20s

🩸Coming Off Contraception

🩸The Role of Your Liver in Hormonal Health

🩸Male Fertility Is 30% of the Equation

🩸Tips to support egg health

🩸How alcohol impacts fertility

🩸Why 30% of infertility cases are male-factor

🩸 And why your menstrual cycle is more than just your period


Whether you're trying to conceive now or simply want to feel empowered about your body — this one’s for you.


Please note: as highlighted in this episode, many people experience infertility even though they are perfectly healthy. Sometimes, there is no other solution than being medically assisted.


A short definition of Fertility Awareness Method: a natural way of tracking your cycle to understand when you're most and least likely to get pregnant. You pay attention to things like your temperature, cervical mucus, and cycle length — basically, your body’s own clues — to either plan or avoid pregnancy (without hormones). Think of it as body literacy meets contraception.


Find Michelle on LinkedIn here


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> In this episode, Michelle opens up about her personal journey through infertility — a struggle faced by 1 in 6 couples globally. We dive into why fertility isn’t just a “future you” problem, but something worth understanding in your 20s.


From decoding cervical mucus to understanding hormonal imbalances, we cover the basics of how to get curious about your reproductive health. We talk about the often-overlooked transition off contraception, the key role your liver plays, and the surprising nutrient deficiencies that many women silently face.


We cover:

🩸Understanding Fertility in Your 20s

🩸Coming Off Contraception

🩸The Role of Your Liver in Hormonal Health

🩸Male Fertility Is 30% of the Equation

🩸Tips to support egg health

🩸How alcohol impacts fertility

🩸Why 30% of infertility cases are male-factor

🩸 And why your menstrual cycle is more than just your period


Whether you're trying to conceive now or simply want to feel empowered about your body — this one’s for you.


Please note: as highlighted in this episode, many people experience infertility even though they are perfectly healthy. Sometimes, there is no other solution than being medically assisted.


A short definition of Fertility Awareness Method: a natural way of tracking your cycle to understand when you're most and least likely to get pregnant. You pay attention to things like your temperature, cervical mucus, and cycle length — basically, your body’s own clues — to either plan or avoid pregnancy (without hormones). Think of it as body literacy meets contraception.


Find Michelle on LinkedIn here


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Surgical Menopause at 35—Breast Cancer, Recovery & Rebuilding, with Kirstie]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:07:23 681d230c24b1daf01a8af99e false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 681d230c24b1daf01a8af99e 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 surgical-menopause-at-35breast-cancer-recovery-rebuilding-wi What it’s really like to face cancer, lose your hormones overnight, and find your footing again full 2 15 In this episode, Kirstie shares her deeply personal journey through breast cancer, surgical menopause, and what it really means to rebuild your life after both.


At just 35, Kirstie was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. What followed was a whirlwind of treatments: chemo, a double mastectomy, and the removal of her ovaries—plunging her into surgical menopause overnight. She tells us what it felt like to go from full hormone health to zero, the mental health toll it took, and how she found strength, purpose, and even joy on the other side.


We cover:

🩸 Six months of non-stop bleeding after the wrong HRT

🩸 The BRCA gene and deciding to remove her breasts and ovaries

🩸 What surgical menopause actually feels like (and why no one warns you)

🩸 Hair loss, wigs, and the emotional rollercoaster of chemo

🩸 The big mental health toll—and how she got help

🩸 Rebuilding life after treatment, and becoming a coach for breast cancer survivors


This episode is honest, raw, and packed with wisdom. Whether you’ve faced breast cancer or want to better support someone who has, you’ll come away with insight—and hope.


How to check your breasts resource: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/how-do-i-check/


Find Kirstie at:

Website: www.breastcancercoaching.co.uk

Instagram: @breastcancercoaching

Facebook: the beyond breast cancer coach


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To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> In this episode, Kirstie shares her deeply personal journey through breast cancer, surgical menopause, and what it really means to rebuild your life after both.


At just 35, Kirstie was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. What followed was a whirlwind of treatments: chemo, a double mastectomy, and the removal of her ovaries—plunging her into surgical menopause overnight. She tells us what it felt like to go from full hormone health to zero, the mental health toll it took, and how she found strength, purpose, and even joy on the other side.


We cover:

🩸 Six months of non-stop bleeding after the wrong HRT

🩸 The BRCA gene and deciding to remove her breasts and ovaries

🩸 What surgical menopause actually feels like (and why no one warns you)

🩸 Hair loss, wigs, and the emotional rollercoaster of chemo

🩸 The big mental health toll—and how she got help

🩸 Rebuilding life after treatment, and becoming a coach for breast cancer survivors


This episode is honest, raw, and packed with wisdom. Whether you’ve faced breast cancer or want to better support someone who has, you’ll come away with insight—and hope.


How to check your breasts resource: https://coppafeel.org/breast-cancer-info-and-advice/how-do-i-check/


Find Kirstie at:

Website: www.breastcancercoaching.co.uk

Instagram: @breastcancercoaching

Facebook: the beyond breast cancer coach


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> Period Poverty Exists Where You Live, with Aaliyah Period Poverty Exists Where You Live, with Aaliyah Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT 33:28 67e1fc54639ec2394aac1149 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67e1fc54639ec2394aac1149 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 period-poverty-is-around-us-more-than-we-think-with-aaliyah- Aaliyah from Bloody Good Period explains period poverty and how we can eliminate it full 2 14 "It was quite difficult managing menstruation and education..."


Aaliyah from Bloody Good Period has joined me to discuss how period poverty is more common than you think, how it is affecting our young women in schools and what they are doing at BGP to help one day dissolve this issue. Everyone who bleeds has a right to clean facilities and free menstrual products.


We Cover:

🩸What is period poverty exactly?

🩸What is the scale and impact of period poverty?

🩸What do Bloody Good Period do?

🩸How can governments work towards eliminating period poverty?

🩸How does Bloody Good Period break taboos around periods?

🩸What keeps you hopeful?


PS: 10% of all Understand Your Cycle profits go to Bloody Good Period!


Find Bloody Good Period here:

https://www.bloodygoodperiod.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodperiod/


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]]> "It was quite difficult managing menstruation and education..."


Aaliyah from Bloody Good Period has joined me to discuss how period poverty is more common than you think, how it is affecting our young women in schools and what they are doing at BGP to help one day dissolve this issue. Everyone who bleeds has a right to clean facilities and free menstrual products.


We Cover:

🩸What is period poverty exactly?

🩸What is the scale and impact of period poverty?

🩸What do Bloody Good Period do?

🩸How can governments work towards eliminating period poverty?

🩸How does Bloody Good Period break taboos around periods?

🩸What keeps you hopeful?


PS: 10% of all Understand Your Cycle profits go to Bloody Good Period!


Find Bloody Good Period here:

https://www.bloodygoodperiod.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodperiod/


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> I’ve Tried Every Type of Period Product—Here Are My Hot Takes, with Emily I’ve Tried Every Type of Period Product—Here Are My Hot Takes, with Emily Sat, 05 Apr 2025 10:57:26 GMT 42:39 67f10ba5e0f1f8da2703bcd5 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67f10ba5e0f1f8da2703bcd5 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 ive-tried-every-type-of-period-producthere-are-my-hot-takes- A candid conversation about period product choices and innovations full 2 13 "The first ever pad that was manufactured still hasn't broken down."


In this episode, Emily joins us to talk all things period products—from the first tampons we tried as teens to the eco-friendly innovations we're loving today. She shares her personal journey, a few strong opinions (aka hot takes), and plenty of surprising facts along the way.


Get 10% off Mooncup products with discount code: CYCLEPODCAST


We cover:


🩸 Emily's period product journey—from cardboard applicators to menstrual cups

🩸 The full range of period products out there today (and how to pick what's right for you)

🩸 New trends in period care and why they matter

🩸 The plastic problem in pads:

→ Each of us uses roughly 11,000 period products in our lifetime

→ A mainstream pad can take at least 800 years to decompose

→ Period products are washing up on EU coastlines more than plastic bags

🩸 What actually causes that period smell (spoiler: it's not you)

🩸 How your menstrual cycle can impact your yoga practice


Whether you're curious about trying something new, wondering about the environmental impact of your current go-to, or just love a good period chat—this one's for you.


Find Emily on:

LinkedIn

Instagram


🎉Discount code for Mooncup coming soon!!


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> "The first ever pad that was manufactured still hasn't broken down."


In this episode, Emily joins us to talk all things period products—from the first tampons we tried as teens to the eco-friendly innovations we're loving today. She shares her personal journey, a few strong opinions (aka hot takes), and plenty of surprising facts along the way.


Get 10% off Mooncup products with discount code: CYCLEPODCAST


We cover:


🩸 Emily's period product journey—from cardboard applicators to menstrual cups

🩸 The full range of period products out there today (and how to pick what's right for you)

🩸 New trends in period care and why they matter

🩸 The plastic problem in pads:

→ Each of us uses roughly 11,000 period products in our lifetime

→ A mainstream pad can take at least 800 years to decompose

→ Period products are washing up on EU coastlines more than plastic bags

🩸 What actually causes that period smell (spoiler: it's not you)

🩸 How your menstrual cycle can impact your yoga practice


Whether you're curious about trying something new, wondering about the environmental impact of your current go-to, or just love a good period chat—this one's for you.


Find Emily on:

LinkedIn

Instagram


🎉Discount code for Mooncup coming soon!!


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> PART 2: Living with Endo—What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why It’s Personal, with Alice PART 2: Living with Endo—What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why It’s Personal, with Alice Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT 28:15 67d40380a1c1a8e555c347e5 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67d40380a1c1a8e555c347e5 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 part-2-living-with-endowhat-works-what-doesnt-and-why-its-pe Alice discusses her endometriosis journey, breaks down common myths, and shares practical ways to manage inflammation. full 2 12 "Endometriosis doesn’t just affect your body—it affects every part of your life."


In Part 2, Alice dives deeper into the realities of living with endometriosis, tackling the tough topics no one talks about enough. She shares her thoughts on fertility, breaks down how to reduce inflammation caused by endo, and explains why movement is one of the most powerful tools for managing symptoms.


We also explore the biggest misconceptions about the condition, how to approach conversations at work, and the advice she wishes she had when she first started her journey.


We cover (PART 2):


🩸 Fertility and endo—how Alice thinks about it and why everyone’s experience is different

🩸 Reducing inflammation and her pillars in managing endo (without the overwhelm)

🩸 How movement can be a game-changer for managing symptoms

🩸 The biggest myths about endo—and the truth behind them

🩸 Talking to work about endometriosis and advocating for yourself

🩸 Alice’s advice for anyone living with or suspecting they have endo


This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Jasmin's story, as well as Part 1 of Alice's story, on our podcast!


Find Alice on Instagram:

Mindset Coaching

Women's Health Specialist


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> "Endometriosis doesn’t just affect your body—it affects every part of your life."


In Part 2, Alice dives deeper into the realities of living with endometriosis, tackling the tough topics no one talks about enough. She shares her thoughts on fertility, breaks down how to reduce inflammation caused by endo, and explains why movement is one of the most powerful tools for managing symptoms.


We also explore the biggest misconceptions about the condition, how to approach conversations at work, and the advice she wishes she had when she first started her journey.


We cover (PART 2):


🩸 Fertility and endo—how Alice thinks about it and why everyone’s experience is different

🩸 Reducing inflammation and her pillars in managing endo (without the overwhelm)

🩸 How movement can be a game-changer for managing symptoms

🩸 The biggest myths about endo—and the truth behind them

🩸 Talking to work about endometriosis and advocating for yourself

🩸 Alice’s advice for anyone living with or suspecting they have endo


This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Jasmin's story, as well as Part 1 of Alice's story, on our podcast!


Find Alice on Instagram:

Mindset Coaching

Women's Health Specialist


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> <![CDATA[PART 1: It’s Not Just a Bad Period—Endometriosis, Surgery & Challenging the System, with Alice]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:55:31 GMT 26:31 67d3fd15eaba81e8179dd189 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67d3fd15eaba81e8179dd189 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 part-1-its-not-just-a-bad-periodendometriosis-surgery-challe Alice’s story reveals the hidden struggles of endometriosis—how it’s misunderstood, how it’s treated, and why that needs to change full 2 11 "It’s not just a bad period—it’s living with pain no one can see."


In this episode, we sit down with Alice, who shares her raw and honest journey with endometriosis—from navigating the emotional toll of a delayed diagnosis to undergoing surgery and challenging the one-size-fits-all approach to treatment.


Alice opens up about how endometriosis runs in her family, how COVID affected her menstrual cycle, and why the usual advice to "just go on hormonal contraception" doesn’t always cut it.


Expect candid conversations, personal insights, and a deeper understanding of how endo shows up differently for everyone.


We cover (PART 1):

🩸 What endometriosis really feels like for those living with it

🩸 How endo symptoms can shift with your menstrual cycle (or break the pattern entirely)

🩸 Alice’s personal endometriosis story—from early symptoms to surgery

🩸 The genetic side of endometriosis and how it affects her family of three sisters

🩸 How COVID disrupted her cycle and worsened her endo

🩸 What it’s really like to have surgery for endometriosis

🩸 Hormonal contraception as a common "treatment" for endometriosis —and Alice’s honest take on it


Subscribe and follow to not miss Part 2! This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Jasmin's powerful endometriosis journey, through diagnosis, fertility to perimenopause, on our podcast as well.


Find Alice on Instagram:

Mindset Coaching

Women's Health Specialist


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up for our FREE cycle-synced newsletter here: Learn Your Menstrual Cycle

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]]> "It’s not just a bad period—it’s living with pain no one can see."


In this episode, we sit down with Alice, who shares her raw and honest journey with endometriosis—from navigating the emotional toll of a delayed diagnosis to undergoing surgery and challenging the one-size-fits-all approach to treatment.


Alice opens up about how endometriosis runs in her family, how COVID affected her menstrual cycle, and why the usual advice to "just go on hormonal contraception" doesn’t always cut it.


Expect candid conversations, personal insights, and a deeper understanding of how endo shows up differently for everyone.


We cover (PART 1):

🩸 What endometriosis really feels like for those living with it

🩸 How endo symptoms can shift with your menstrual cycle (or break the pattern entirely)

🩸 Alice’s personal endometriosis story—from early symptoms to surgery

🩸 The genetic side of endometriosis and how it affects her family of three sisters

🩸 How COVID disrupted her cycle and worsened her endo

🩸 What it’s really like to have surgery for endometriosis

🩸 Hormonal contraception as a common "treatment" for endometriosis —and Alice’s honest take on it


Subscribe and follow to not miss Part 2! This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Jasmin's powerful endometriosis journey, through diagnosis, fertility to perimenopause, on our podcast as well.


Find Alice on Instagram:

Mindset Coaching

Women's Health Specialist


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To learn more, go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> <![CDATA[PART 2: Grieving My Periods—Endometriosis, Perimenopause & Self-Healing]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT 35:52 67a6311e3eadb4f80897bb95 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67a6311e3eadb4f80897bb95 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 part-2-grieving-my-periods-as-i-enter-perimenopause-with-jas full 2 10 "I can't explain the feeling, but it's as if everything was going to fall out of you"


In this episode, we sit down with Jasmine from Emerald and Tiger, a meditation teacher and energy healer, to explore her journey through endometriosis, perimenopause, and self-healing. From enduring a 20-year diagnostic delay to finding empowerment in her cycle, Jasmine shares raw, honest insights on body awareness, pain management, and the emotional highs and lows of women’s health.


Expect real talk, no taboos, and plenty of wisdom. Tune in as we break the silence around menstrual and hormonal health—one conversation at a time. 


"I’m grieving my periods—even with the pain, I loved them"


We cover (PART 2):

🩸the onset of perimenopause

🩸the experience of perimenopause and endometriosis alongside each other (and how some symptoms are hard to disentangle)

🩸her work with women experiencing chronic conditions, through reiki and sound healing

🩸How does Reiki actually work?


In PART 1:

🩸Jasmin's endometriosis diagnosis

🩸ending up in A&E on her wedding anniversary

🩸finding out she had endometriosis, and skin cancer shortly after

🩸how her endometriosis symptoms impacted her socially and physically (e.g. painful sex)

🩸how she began to heal her symptoms through reiki


This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Alice's powerful endometriosis journey, through diagnosis, surgery, and becoming an endo coach, on our podcast as well.



Find Jasmin on:

Website: emeraldandtiger.com

Instagram: @emeraldandtiger

Book: emeraldandtiger.com/ext-shop/

Endometriosis Facebook Community: Living With Endometriosis


Understand Your Cycle's episode with Le'Nise Brothers here 🎙️✨


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

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]]> "I can't explain the feeling, but it's as if everything was going to fall out of you"


In this episode, we sit down with Jasmine from Emerald and Tiger, a meditation teacher and energy healer, to explore her journey through endometriosis, perimenopause, and self-healing. From enduring a 20-year diagnostic delay to finding empowerment in her cycle, Jasmine shares raw, honest insights on body awareness, pain management, and the emotional highs and lows of women’s health.


Expect real talk, no taboos, and plenty of wisdom. Tune in as we break the silence around menstrual and hormonal health—one conversation at a time. 


"I’m grieving my periods—even with the pain, I loved them"


We cover (PART 2):

🩸the onset of perimenopause

🩸the experience of perimenopause and endometriosis alongside each other (and how some symptoms are hard to disentangle)

🩸her work with women experiencing chronic conditions, through reiki and sound healing

🩸How does Reiki actually work?


In PART 1:

🩸Jasmin's endometriosis diagnosis

🩸ending up in A&E on her wedding anniversary

🩸finding out she had endometriosis, and skin cancer shortly after

🩸how her endometriosis symptoms impacted her socially and physically (e.g. painful sex)

🩸how she began to heal her symptoms through reiki


This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Alice's powerful endometriosis journey, through diagnosis, surgery, and becoming an endo coach, on our podcast as well.



Find Jasmin on:

Website: emeraldandtiger.com

Instagram: @emeraldandtiger

Book: emeraldandtiger.com/ext-shop/

Endometriosis Facebook Community: Living With Endometriosis


Understand Your Cycle's episode with Le'Nise Brothers here 🎙️✨


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[PART 1: It took me going to A&E to be diagnosed for endometriosis, with Jasmin]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT 31:42 67a62f9a3eadb4f808974daa false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67a62f9a3eadb4f808974daa 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 part-1-it-took-me-going-to-ae-to-be-diagnosed-for-endometrio After 20 years of struggling with crippling pain, Jasmin finally got diagnosed - this is her endo story. full 2 9 Periods, pain, and reclaiming power.


In this episode, we sit down with Jasmin from Emerald and Tiger, a meditation teacher and energy healer, to explore her journey through endometriosis, perimenopause, and self-healing. From enduring a 20-year diagnostic delay to finding empowerment in her cycle, Jasmine shares raw, honest insights on body awareness, pain management, and the emotional highs and lows of women’s health.


Expect real talk, no taboos, and plenty of wisdom. Tune in as we break the silence around menstrual and hormonal health—one conversation at a time. 


We cover (PART 1):

🩸Jasmin's endometriosis diagnosis

🩸ending up in A&E on her wedding anniversary

🩸finding out she had endometriosis, and skin cancer shortly after

🩸how her endometriosis symptoms impacted her socially and physically (e.g. painful sex)

🩸how she began to heal her symptoms through reiki


Don't miss Part 2!


In PART 2:

🩸the onset of perimenopause

🩸the experience of perimenopause and endometriosis alongside each other (and how some symptoms are hard to disentangle)

🩸her work with women experiencing chronic conditions, through reiki and sound healing

🩸How does Reiki actually work?


This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Alice's powerful endometriosis journey, through diagnosis, surgery, and becoming an endo coach, on our podcast as well.


Find Jasmin on:

Website: emeraldandtiger.com

Instagram: @emeraldandtiger

Book: emeraldandtiger.com/ext-shop/

Endometriosis Facebook Community: Living With Endometriosis


Understand Your Cycle's episode with Le'Nise Brothers here 🎙️✨ (mentioned a few times in this podcast)


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

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]]> Periods, pain, and reclaiming power.


In this episode, we sit down with Jasmin from Emerald and Tiger, a meditation teacher and energy healer, to explore her journey through endometriosis, perimenopause, and self-healing. From enduring a 20-year diagnostic delay to finding empowerment in her cycle, Jasmine shares raw, honest insights on body awareness, pain management, and the emotional highs and lows of women’s health.


Expect real talk, no taboos, and plenty of wisdom. Tune in as we break the silence around menstrual and hormonal health—one conversation at a time. 


We cover (PART 1):

🩸Jasmin's endometriosis diagnosis

🩸ending up in A&E on her wedding anniversary

🩸finding out she had endometriosis, and skin cancer shortly after

🩸how her endometriosis symptoms impacted her socially and physically (e.g. painful sex)

🩸how she began to heal her symptoms through reiki


Don't miss Part 2!


In PART 2:

🩸the onset of perimenopause

🩸the experience of perimenopause and endometriosis alongside each other (and how some symptoms are hard to disentangle)

🩸her work with women experiencing chronic conditions, through reiki and sound healing

🩸How does Reiki actually work?


This episode is part of UYC's Endometriosis Awareness Month Campaign. Listen to Alice's powerful endometriosis journey, through diagnosis, surgery, and becoming an endo coach, on our podcast as well.


Find Jasmin on:

Website: emeraldandtiger.com

Instagram: @emeraldandtiger

Book: emeraldandtiger.com/ext-shop/

Endometriosis Facebook Community: Living With Endometriosis


Understand Your Cycle's episode with Le'Nise Brothers here 🎙️✨ (mentioned a few times in this podcast)


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> PART 2: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause, With Becs and Wizz from Valerie PART 2: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Perimenopause, With Becs and Wizz from Valerie Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:23:52 GMT 27:47 67b5159dd24f7fcce830c6c3 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67b5159dd24f7fcce830c6c3 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 part-2-with-bec-and-wizz-from-valerie Why our grandmothers had it easier, how to support your hormones, and the rising trend of stress-fighting herbs full 2 8 Use discount code UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE on www.wearevalerie.com.


This week, we’re back with part two of our conversation with the brilliant Bec and Wizz.


Why are they so brilliant? Because they’re on a mission to transform women’s lives with Valerie, the female health brand redefining perimenopause support through nutrition.


In this episode, we dive even deeper—exploring the real challenges women face during perimenopause, why nutritional support matters more than we realize, and the practical steps we can take long before we get there.


We cover (Part 2):

🩸 Why our grandmas didn't have as severe symptoms of perimenopause as today

🩸 Most common concerns of perimenopause

🩸 Why hair falls out during perimenopause and menopasue

🩸 The power of ashwaganda and adaptogens - and the rising trend of adaptogens

🩸 What would they tell someone entering perimenopause after all their experience


Find Bec and Wizz here!

Valerie IG: https://www.instagram.com/weare.valerie/

Website: https://www.wearevalerie.com/UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE


🩸 What are adaptogens? 🩸 (discussed in episode)

Think of adaptogens as your body’s little stress-fighting sidekicks. These are natural herbs and plants that help you adapt (yep, that’s where the name comes from) to stress—whether it’s physical, mental, or hormonal. Instead of letting stress drain you or send your hormones into a spiral, adaptogens work behind the scenes to keep things balanced. Some calm you down (like ashwagandha), some give you energy (like rhodiola), and others help regulate hormones (like maca).


Make sure you listened to Part 1!


What we covered in Part 1:

🩸 how and why nutrition affects our hormones

🩸 why your GP may not be understanding your menopause

🩸 period stories & their journey into women's health from Bec and Wizz that are relatable and funny!

🩸 why liquid supplements may have 10x the impact your current ones do


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Use discount code UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE on www.wearevalerie.com.


This week, we’re back with part two of our conversation with the brilliant Bec and Wizz.


Why are they so brilliant? Because they’re on a mission to transform women’s lives with Valerie, the female health brand redefining perimenopause support through nutrition.


In this episode, we dive even deeper—exploring the real challenges women face during perimenopause, why nutritional support matters more than we realize, and the practical steps we can take long before we get there.


We cover (Part 2):

🩸 Why our grandmas didn't have as severe symptoms of perimenopause as today

🩸 Most common concerns of perimenopause

🩸 Why hair falls out during perimenopause and menopasue

🩸 The power of ashwaganda and adaptogens - and the rising trend of adaptogens

🩸 What would they tell someone entering perimenopause after all their experience


Find Bec and Wizz here!

Valerie IG: https://www.instagram.com/weare.valerie/

Website: https://www.wearevalerie.com/UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE


🩸 What are adaptogens? 🩸 (discussed in episode)

Think of adaptogens as your body’s little stress-fighting sidekicks. These are natural herbs and plants that help you adapt (yep, that’s where the name comes from) to stress—whether it’s physical, mental, or hormonal. Instead of letting stress drain you or send your hormones into a spiral, adaptogens work behind the scenes to keep things balanced. Some calm you down (like ashwagandha), some give you energy (like rhodiola), and others help regulate hormones (like maca).


Make sure you listened to Part 1!


What we covered in Part 1:

🩸 how and why nutrition affects our hormones

🩸 why your GP may not be understanding your menopause

🩸 period stories & their journey into women's health from Bec and Wizz that are relatable and funny!

🩸 why liquid supplements may have 10x the impact your current ones do


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> PART 1: The Nutrition Secrets You Need for Menopause, With Becs and Wizz from Valerie PART 1: The Nutrition Secrets You Need for Menopause, With Becs and Wizz from Valerie Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT 27:22 67ade9e8b859f4e0dba714fe false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67ade9e8b859f4e0dba714fe 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 part-1-how-does-nutrition-affect-our-hormones-during-perimen How the right nutrition can ease symptoms and support your journey through menopause full 2 7 Use discount code UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE on www.wearevalerie.com .


We are so lucky this week to be chatting to two fabulous women, Bec and Wizz.

Why are they so fab? They are changing women's lives by creating and co-founding, Valerie.


Valerie is a female health brand for perimenopause that focuses on nutritional supplements.


They help women rediscover themselves through what can be a really hard time, and we freaking love that here at understand your cycle.


This incredible duo gave amazing insights to what exactly women are facing as we enter this part of our lives, why Valerie is helping so many women, tips for what we should doing before we enter that stage of our lives and so much more.


WE COVER IN PART 1:

🩸 how and why nutrition affects our hormones

🩸 why your GP may not be understanding your menopause

🩸 period stories & their journey into women's health from Bec and Wizz that are relatable and funny!

🩸 why liquid supplements may have 10x the impact your current ones do


Make sure to come back next week for PART 2!


Find Bec and Wizz here!

Valerie IG: https://www.instagram.com/weare.valerie/

Website: https://www.wearevalerie.com/UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Use discount code UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE on www.wearevalerie.com .


We are so lucky this week to be chatting to two fabulous women, Bec and Wizz.

Why are they so fab? They are changing women's lives by creating and co-founding, Valerie.


Valerie is a female health brand for perimenopause that focuses on nutritional supplements.


They help women rediscover themselves through what can be a really hard time, and we freaking love that here at understand your cycle.


This incredible duo gave amazing insights to what exactly women are facing as we enter this part of our lives, why Valerie is helping so many women, tips for what we should doing before we enter that stage of our lives and so much more.


WE COVER IN PART 1:

🩸 how and why nutrition affects our hormones

🩸 why your GP may not be understanding your menopause

🩸 period stories & their journey into women's health from Bec and Wizz that are relatable and funny!

🩸 why liquid supplements may have 10x the impact your current ones do


Make sure to come back next week for PART 2!


Find Bec and Wizz here!

Valerie IG: https://www.instagram.com/weare.valerie/

Website: https://www.wearevalerie.com/UNDERSTANDYOURCYCLE


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]]> Menstrual cycle syncing doesn’t have to be hard, with Caitlin Menstrual cycle syncing doesn’t have to be hard, with Caitlin Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:32 GMT 48:19 6771155c310557bf4f39ad79 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6771155c310557bf4f39ad79 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 menstrual-cycle-syncing-doesnt-have-to-be-hard-with-caitlin Making menstrual cycle syncing simple and stress-free with Caitlin full 2 6 Menstrual cycle syncing doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode, Caitlin shares her journey and tips to help you align your life with your cycle and take better care of yourself.


We cover:

🩸 How to start menstrual cycle syncing

🩸 Simple ways to support your body throughout your cycle

🩸 What we’re taught about being a woman vs. how we’re biologically designed

🩸 Caitlin’s personal contraceptive experience

🩸 Boosting productivity with cycle syncing

🩸 How to make cycle syncing fit into your job and daily life

🩸 The one piece of advice Caitlin wants all women to know

🩸 Why you might be more stressed than you realize


Find Caitlin here:

📷 Instagram: @caitlinfhormones

💼 LinkedIn: Caitlin Farquharson WHHHP

🌸 Free Cycle Syncing Community: Join here


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]]> Menstrual cycle syncing doesn’t have to be complicated! In this episode, Caitlin shares her journey and tips to help you align your life with your cycle and take better care of yourself.


We cover:

🩸 How to start menstrual cycle syncing

🩸 Simple ways to support your body throughout your cycle

🩸 What we’re taught about being a woman vs. how we’re biologically designed

🩸 Caitlin’s personal contraceptive experience

🩸 Boosting productivity with cycle syncing

🩸 How to make cycle syncing fit into your job and daily life

🩸 The one piece of advice Caitlin wants all women to know

🩸 Why you might be more stressed than you realize


Find Caitlin here:

📷 Instagram: @caitlinfhormones

💼 LinkedIn: Caitlin Farquharson WHHHP

🌸 Free Cycle Syncing Community: Join here


Subscribe and follow so you don’t miss an episode! 🩸

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]]> SNIPPET: I finally remembered I had emotions when coming off contraception, with Caitlin SNIPPET: I finally remembered I had emotions when coming off contraception, with Caitlin Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:32:05 GMT 5:10 677113d2146f8422c4291fc7 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 677113d2146f8422c4291fc7 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-i-finally-remembered-i-had-emotions-when-coming-off- full 2 5 People always told me I was so cold, and then I came off it.


In this snippet, Caitlin describes her experience of the contraceptive pill & implant, and why she chose to come off it.


We cover:

🩸experience on the contraceptive pill

🩸experience on the contraceptive implant

🩸what it was like coming off contraception


You can find Caitlin on:

IG: @caitlinfhormones

LinkedIn: Caitlin Farquharson WHHHP | LinkedIn

Free Cycle Syncing Community: https://t.me/+vdG5pIOc-YAyYzM0


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]]> People always told me I was so cold, and then I came off it.


In this snippet, Caitlin describes her experience of the contraceptive pill & implant, and why she chose to come off it.


We cover:

🩸experience on the contraceptive pill

🩸experience on the contraceptive implant

🩸what it was like coming off contraception


You can find Caitlin on:

IG: @caitlinfhormones

LinkedIn: Caitlin Farquharson WHHHP | LinkedIn

Free Cycle Syncing Community: https://t.me/+vdG5pIOc-YAyYzM0


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]]> Everything you wanted to know about menopause (but were too afraid to ask) Everything you wanted to know about menopause (but were too afraid to ask) Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:06 GMT 13:49 6770340a024ebc889db2aafa false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6770340a024ebc889db2aafa 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-menopause-but-were-too-a 20-year-old boy asks all his menopause-related questions full 2 4 Could you get your period back through Hormone Replacement Therapy? And many more questions


This week, a 20-year-old boy asks his menopause-related questions. No taboos, no shame: all the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask. This is part 2 of a two-part episode where he asks us everything he wants to know about women's health! Don't forget to listen to the first episode about periods and contraception.


We cover:

🩸What on earth happens in menopause?

🩸What are the symptoms of menopause and why do they happen?

🩸What happens after menopause?

🩸What about women's sex drive?

🩸What's Hormone Replacement Therapy?


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]]> Could you get your period back through Hormone Replacement Therapy? And many more questions


This week, a 20-year-old boy asks his menopause-related questions. No taboos, no shame: all the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask. This is part 2 of a two-part episode where he asks us everything he wants to know about women's health! Don't forget to listen to the first episode about periods and contraception.


We cover:

🩸What on earth happens in menopause?

🩸What are the symptoms of menopause and why do they happen?

🩸What happens after menopause?

🩸What about women's sex drive?

🩸What's Hormone Replacement Therapy?


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]]> Everything you wanted to know about periods (but were too afraid to ask) Everything you wanted to know about periods (but were too afraid to ask) Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:48 GMT 34:30 67701f788183a8a36ab7b369 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67701f788183a8a36ab7b369 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-periods-but-were-too-afr 20-year-old boy asks all his period and contraception-related questions full 2 3 I used a menstrual cup as a suction cup because I didn’t know what it was!


This week, a 20-year-old boy asks his period and contraception-related questions. No taboos, no shame: all the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask.


We cover:

🩸What even is a bloody period? What hormones are involved?

🩸Can menstrual cycle length vary? Why?

🩸How do we use period trackers?

🩸Why do some women have cramps and period pain?

🩸Why does your lifestyle impact your menstrual cycle?

🩸How do you know which contraception is right for you?

🩸What sex-ed did we have? And what do we think we actually need?

🩸What are IUDs and how do they work? Is it painful?


Next week, this 20-year-old boy asks us everything he wants to know about… menopause!


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]]> I used a menstrual cup as a suction cup because I didn’t know what it was!


This week, a 20-year-old boy asks his period and contraception-related questions. No taboos, no shame: all the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask.


We cover:

🩸What even is a bloody period? What hormones are involved?

🩸Can menstrual cycle length vary? Why?

🩸How do we use period trackers?

🩸Why do some women have cramps and period pain?

🩸Why does your lifestyle impact your menstrual cycle?

🩸How do you know which contraception is right for you?

🩸What sex-ed did we have? And what do we think we actually need?

🩸What are IUDs and how do they work? Is it painful?


Next week, this 20-year-old boy asks us everything he wants to know about… menopause!


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]]> <![CDATA[Better Periods, Brighter Plates: Nutrition, cycles & natural relief with Le'Nise]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:02 GMT 39:08 677025428183a8a36ab8c656 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 677025428183a8a36ab8c656 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 better-periods-brighter-plates-nutrition-cycles-natural-reli How to align your nutrition, exercise, and life with your menstrual cycle full 2 2 Make your plate as bright as possible!


This week, Le'Nise, nutritionist and author of You Can Have A Better Period, tells us about aligning exercise and nutrition with the menstrual cycle, what a healthy period looks like, and what natural ways we can relieve period cramps and not so comfortable cycles.


We cover:

🩸What is a healthy period? What does a healthy period looks like?

🩸When is the best time to make decisions during our menstrual cycle?

🩸How Le’Nise came to understand and keeps staying aligned with her menstrual cycle? And it’s impact on body and brain

🩸How Le’Nise took the leap from advertising to women’s nutrition health and came to write the book “You Can Have A Better Period”

🩸What are fibroids? What are the symptoms and how common are they?

🩸Why she’s excited about perimenopause

🩸What can we add into our nutrition for it to align with our menstrual cycle? (26 mins)

🩸What natural nutrients can we use to relieve period cramps?


"I just think about how much energy and time women spend thinking about food, and everything we’d achieve if we didn’t"


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]]> Make your plate as bright as possible!


This week, Le'Nise, nutritionist and author of You Can Have A Better Period, tells us about aligning exercise and nutrition with the menstrual cycle, what a healthy period looks like, and what natural ways we can relieve period cramps and not so comfortable cycles.


We cover:

🩸What is a healthy period? What does a healthy period looks like?

🩸When is the best time to make decisions during our menstrual cycle?

🩸How Le’Nise came to understand and keeps staying aligned with her menstrual cycle? And it’s impact on body and brain

🩸How Le’Nise took the leap from advertising to women’s nutrition health and came to write the book “You Can Have A Better Period”

🩸What are fibroids? What are the symptoms and how common are they?

🩸Why she’s excited about perimenopause

🩸What can we add into our nutrition for it to align with our menstrual cycle? (26 mins)

🩸What natural nutrients can we use to relieve period cramps?


"I just think about how much energy and time women spend thinking about food, and everything we’d achieve if we didn’t"


Don't forget to rate and review!!


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Or buy her book here.


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]]> <![CDATA[SNIPPET: What makes a healthy period? With Le'Nise]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:00:55 GMT 6:33 677022f0310557bf4f18df3c false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 677022f0310557bf4f18df3c 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-what-makes-a-healthy-period-with-lenise full 2 1 We often talk about unhealthy periods, but what about healthy periods?


This week, Le'Nise tells us about what makes a healthy period:

🩸length of cycle

🩸colour of period

🩸spotting: how much is normal spotting?

🩸clotting: how much is normal clotting?

🩸mood

🩸energy


Only 30% of people with a cycle have a 28-day menstrual cycle


Don't forget to subscribe to not miss Le'Nise's full episode next week!


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]]> We often talk about unhealthy periods, but what about healthy periods?


This week, Le'Nise tells us about what makes a healthy period:

🩸length of cycle

🩸colour of period

🩸spotting: how much is normal spotting?

🩸clotting: how much is normal clotting?

🩸mood

🩸energy


Only 30% of people with a cycle have a 28-day menstrual cycle


Don't forget to subscribe to not miss Le'Nise's full episode next week!


Find Le’Nise on Instagram or LinkedIn

Or buy her book here.


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]]> <![CDATA[Menopause isn't just physical - it's mental, with Sarah]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:30:06 GMT 43:27 67584c2206a9d87b2ea212ba false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67584c2206a9d87b2ea212ba 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 menopause-isnt-just-physical-its-mental-with-sarah We hear about the physical symptoms of menopause, but what about the mental ones? full 1 32 I had never even thought about perimenopause, until I connected my symptoms


This week, Sarah, a peri to post menopause coach, shares about her experience of menopause and how businesses can support their employees in menopause.


We cover:

🩸Sarah's experience of perimenopause

🩸Misconceptions around perimenopause and menopause

🩸The importance of a holistic approach to prevent overwhelm and burnout

🩸Women's health and ageing

🩸Your thyroid and hormonal issues may be linked to perimenopause

🩸Nutrition and looking after yourselves

🩸How business and governmental policies impact women's experience of menopause

🩸Mental health and menopause


"Women above 50 years old are the fastest growing group in the workplace"


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Or on her website


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]]> I had never even thought about perimenopause, until I connected my symptoms


This week, Sarah, a peri to post menopause coach, shares about her experience of menopause and how businesses can support their employees in menopause.


We cover:

🩸Sarah's experience of perimenopause

🩸Misconceptions around perimenopause and menopause

🩸The importance of a holistic approach to prevent overwhelm and burnout

🩸Women's health and ageing

🩸Your thyroid and hormonal issues may be linked to perimenopause

🩸Nutrition and looking after yourselves

🩸How business and governmental policies impact women's experience of menopause

🩸Mental health and menopause


"Women above 50 years old are the fastest growing group in the workplace"


Don't forget to rate and review!!


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]]> SNIPPET: I had never even thought about menopause, with Sarah SNIPPET: I had never even thought about menopause, with Sarah Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:00:18 GMT 9:22 675849b7bd3c99689c0da720 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 675849b7bd3c99689c0da720 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-i-had-never-even-thought-about-menopause-with-sarah full 1 31 I had never even thought about perimenopause, until I connected my symptoms


This week, Sarah, a peri to post menopause coach, shares about her experience of menopause


Don't forget to subscribe to listen to the full episode next week, where we discuss:


🩸Sarah's experience of perimenopause

🩸Misconceptions around perimenopause and menopause

🩸The importance of a holistic approach to prevent overwhelm and burnout

🩸Women's health and ageing

🩸Your thyroid and hormonal issues may be linked to perimenopause

🩸Nutrition and looking after yourselves

🩸How business and governmental policies impact women's experience of menopause

🩸Mental health and menopause


"Women above 50 years old are the fastest growing group in the workplace"


Find Sarah on Instagram or LinkedIn

Or on her website


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]]> I had never even thought about perimenopause, until I connected my symptoms


This week, Sarah, a peri to post menopause coach, shares about her experience of menopause


Don't forget to subscribe to listen to the full episode next week, where we discuss:


🩸Sarah's experience of perimenopause

🩸Misconceptions around perimenopause and menopause

🩸The importance of a holistic approach to prevent overwhelm and burnout

🩸Women's health and ageing

🩸Your thyroid and hormonal issues may be linked to perimenopause

🩸Nutrition and looking after yourselves

🩸How business and governmental policies impact women's experience of menopause

🩸Mental health and menopause


"Women above 50 years old are the fastest growing group in the workplace"


Find Sarah on Instagram or LinkedIn

Or on her website


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]]> Keeping your vagina healthy and why it matters, with Shelley Keeping your vagina healthy and why it matters, with Shelley Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:31:13 GMT 41:50 67471d2887df9e70639d3d57 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67471d2887df9e70639d3d57 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 keeping-your-vagina-healthy-and-why-it-matters-with-shelley Tips and expect insights about what is and how to support better vaginal health full 1 30 We speak about mental health, we speak about bone health, but what about vaginal health?


This week, Shelley, a trained midwife and founder of Fem Revive tells us about what vaginal health is.


We discuss:


🩸Vaginal health 

🩸How to keep your vagina healthy 

🩸symptoms of unhealthy vaginas: urinary stress incontinence, vaginal dryness, bacterial vaginosis, and more

🩸HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasounds) and how it can help your vagina

🩸Pelvic floor muscles and post birth struggles 

🩸Does contraception impact vaginal health? 

🩸Preventative measures for vaginal health in your 20s


"Staying hydrated is the key to most things in life"


Find Shelley at Fem Revive here


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]]> We speak about mental health, we speak about bone health, but what about vaginal health?


This week, Shelley, a trained midwife and founder of Fem Revive tells us about what vaginal health is.


We discuss:


🩸Vaginal health 

🩸How to keep your vagina healthy 

🩸symptoms of unhealthy vaginas: urinary stress incontinence, vaginal dryness, bacterial vaginosis, and more

🩸HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasounds) and how it can help your vagina

🩸Pelvic floor muscles and post birth struggles 

🩸Does contraception impact vaginal health? 

🩸Preventative measures for vaginal health in your 20s


"Staying hydrated is the key to most things in life"


Find Shelley at Fem Revive here


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]]> SNIPPET: What is vaginal health? With Shelley SNIPPET: What is vaginal health? With Shelley Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:23:16 GMT 4:51 674771ab9f77ab956556bcc2 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 674771ab9f77ab956556bcc2 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-what-is-vaginal-health-with-shelley Midwife Shelley tells us what makes a healthy vagina full 1 29 Is my vagina healthy? Why do I have this tingling sensation? Why does it suddenly feel tight?


This week, Shelley, a trained midwife and founder of Fem Revive tells us about what vaginal health is.


Don't forget to subscribe to listen to the full episode next week, where we discuss:


🩸Vaginal health 

🩸How to keep your vagina healthy 

🩸symptoms of unhealthy vaginas: urinary stress incontinence, vaginal dryness, bacterial vaginosis, and more

🩸HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasounds) and how it can help your vagina

🩸Pelvic floor muscles and post birth struggles 

🩸Does contraception impact vaginal health? 

🩸Preventative measures for vaginal health in your 20s


"Staying hydrated is the key to most things in life"


Find Shelley at Fem Revive here


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

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]]> Is my vagina healthy? Why do I have this tingling sensation? Why does it suddenly feel tight?


This week, Shelley, a trained midwife and founder of Fem Revive tells us about what vaginal health is.


Don't forget to subscribe to listen to the full episode next week, where we discuss:


🩸Vaginal health 

🩸How to keep your vagina healthy 

🩸symptoms of unhealthy vaginas: urinary stress incontinence, vaginal dryness, bacterial vaginosis, and more

🩸HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasounds) and how it can help your vagina

🩸Pelvic floor muscles and post birth struggles 

🩸Does contraception impact vaginal health? 

🩸Preventative measures for vaginal health in your 20s


"Staying hydrated is the key to most things in life"


Find Shelley at Fem Revive here


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

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]]> Learning to cycle-sync without forcing it with Naida Learning to cycle-sync without forcing it with Naida Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:00:42 GMT 48:29 6735d3775ff3c5f144221df6 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6735d3775ff3c5f144221df6 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 learning-to-cycle-sync-without-forcing-it-with-naida Finding the right balance with menstrual cycle syncing full 1 28 Let's be real, none of us are menstrual cycle syncing experts. And that's A OKAY!


In this episode, Naida and Capu explore working with their cycle, cycle-syncing in a way that works for them, and not forcing it when you don't feel like it. A very real conversation about the ups and downs of cycle-syncing and learning about it way too late, which covers:

🩸using intuition to be cycle aware

🩸guilt if you don't cycle-sync well & not having to cycle sync

🩸the negative narrative around periods

🩸STIs and pap smears

🩸your menstrual cycle in self-employment vs. as an employee


Find Naida on:

TikTok: @naidaallenx 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naida-allen/ 

Instagram: @thewriteway.uk


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]]> Let's be real, none of us are menstrual cycle syncing experts. And that's A OKAY!


In this episode, Naida and Capu explore working with their cycle, cycle-syncing in a way that works for them, and not forcing it when you don't feel like it. A very real conversation about the ups and downs of cycle-syncing and learning about it way too late, which covers:

🩸using intuition to be cycle aware

🩸guilt if you don't cycle-sync well & not having to cycle sync

🩸the negative narrative around periods

🩸STIs and pap smears

🩸your menstrual cycle in self-employment vs. as an employee


Find Naida on:

TikTok: @naidaallenx 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naida-allen/ 

Instagram: @thewriteway.uk


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]]> SNIPPET: How do I develop self-compassion? With Naida SNIPPET: How do I develop self-compassion? With Naida Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:26:42 GMT 3:14 6735c245b34f6bcb6b106963 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6735c245b34f6bcb6b106963 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-how-do-i-develop-self-compassion-with-naida full 1 27 "Self-compassion" is a bit of an overused word these days, but that doesn't take away it's importance. Having suffered from an eating disorder and inconsistent periods, Naida shares how she worked on her self-compassion.


This is a snippet from our conversation with Naida around how she started working with her cycle. Naida is not an expert, but is doing her best to work with her cycle. And ultimately, that's what it's all about: a very real conversation about the ups and downs of cycle-syncing and learning about it way too late, which covers:

🩸using intuition to be cycle aware

🩸guilt if you don't cycle-sync well & not having to cycle sync

🩸the negative narrative around periods

🩸STIs and pap smears

🩸your menstrual cycle in self-employment vs. as an employee


Find Naida on:

TikTok: @naidaallenx 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naida-allen/ 

Instagram: @thewriteway.uk


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]]> "Self-compassion" is a bit of an overused word these days, but that doesn't take away it's importance. Having suffered from an eating disorder and inconsistent periods, Naida shares how she worked on her self-compassion.


This is a snippet from our conversation with Naida around how she started working with her cycle. Naida is not an expert, but is doing her best to work with her cycle. And ultimately, that's what it's all about: a very real conversation about the ups and downs of cycle-syncing and learning about it way too late, which covers:

🩸using intuition to be cycle aware

🩸guilt if you don't cycle-sync well & not having to cycle sync

🩸the negative narrative around periods

🩸STIs and pap smears

🩸your menstrual cycle in self-employment vs. as an employee


Find Naida on:

TikTok: @naidaallenx 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naida-allen/ 

Instagram: @thewriteway.uk


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]]> Sex after giving birth: tips and tricks with Clio Sex after giving birth: tips and tricks with Clio Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:30:52 GMT 57:27 6722079e6c036acf2199275d false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6722079e6c036acf2199275d 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 sex-after-giving-birth-tips-and-tricks-with-clio How do I get my sex drive back after giving birth? This is the episode for you full 1 26 This week, we speak to Clio about sex after giving birth, the challenges, difficulties, taboos, and how to get through and over them.


Author of "Get Your Mojo Back: Sex, Pleasure and Intimacy After Birth" and founder of company &Breathe Wellbeing, where she works on post-natal retreats, Clio takes us through misconceptions and lessons around sex, post-birth recovery, and lots more.


In this episode, we cover:

🩸the last taboo of women's health

🩸why Clio wrote a book about getting your sex drive back after giving birth

🩸how does giving birth change your sex life

🩸what we should know about pelvic floor muscles (maybe the most underrated muscles of our body?!) (19m)

🩸seeing a women's health physio & c-section scarring

🩸rehabilitation after birth

🩸post-natal depression (35m23s)

🩸couples therapy

🩸 sex and its taboos (42m40)


Find Clio on:

Instagram

Amazon books


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]]> This week, we speak to Clio about sex after giving birth, the challenges, difficulties, taboos, and how to get through and over them.


Author of "Get Your Mojo Back: Sex, Pleasure and Intimacy After Birth" and founder of company &Breathe Wellbeing, where she works on post-natal retreats, Clio takes us through misconceptions and lessons around sex, post-birth recovery, and lots more.


In this episode, we cover:

🩸the last taboo of women's health

🩸why Clio wrote a book about getting your sex drive back after giving birth

🩸how does giving birth change your sex life

🩸what we should know about pelvic floor muscles (maybe the most underrated muscles of our body?!) (19m)

🩸seeing a women's health physio & c-section scarring

🩸rehabilitation after birth

🩸post-natal depression (35m23s)

🩸couples therapy

🩸 sex and its taboos (42m40)


Find Clio on:

Instagram

Amazon books


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]]> SNIPPET: Why is your sex life important? With Clio SNIPPET: Why is your sex life important? With Clio Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:30:45 GMT 4:59 67220792ac49221b20bffd41 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 67220792ac49221b20bffd41 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-why-is-your-sex-life-important-with-clio Why we should care about our sex life and sex drive, particularly after giving birth full 1 25 Why should I give a sh*t about my sex life? That's what we explore in this SNIPPET!


This is a snippet from our conversation with Clio around getting your sex life and self (or new self!) back after giving birth. Make sure you follow and subscribe to not miss next week's episode, where we cover:

🩸the last taboo of women's health

🩸why Clio wrote a book about getting your sex drive back after giving birth

🩸how does giving birth change your sex life

🩸what we should know about pelvic floor muscles (maybe the most underrated muscles of our body?!) (19m)

🩸seeing a women's health physio & c-section scarring

🩸rehabilitation after birth

🩸post-natal depression (35m23s)

🩸couples therapy

🩸 sex and its taboos (42m40)


"We don't know what we don't know"


Find Clio on:

Instagram

Amazon books


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]]> Why should I give a sh*t about my sex life? That's what we explore in this SNIPPET!


This is a snippet from our conversation with Clio around getting your sex life and self (or new self!) back after giving birth. Make sure you follow and subscribe to not miss next week's episode, where we cover:

🩸the last taboo of women's health

🩸why Clio wrote a book about getting your sex drive back after giving birth

🩸how does giving birth change your sex life

🩸what we should know about pelvic floor muscles (maybe the most underrated muscles of our body?!) (19m)

🩸seeing a women's health physio & c-section scarring

🩸rehabilitation after birth

🩸post-natal depression (35m23s)

🩸couples therapy

🩸 sex and its taboos (42m40)


"We don't know what we don't know"


Find Clio on:

Instagram

Amazon books


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]]> Using the Fertility Awareness Method as contraception with Valentina Using the Fertility Awareness Method as contraception with Valentina Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:58 GMT 59:53 670d3814883ece12585edbb2 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 670d3814883ece12585edbb2 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 using-the-fertility-awareness-method-as-contraception-with-v How Valentina uses cycle and fertility tracking as contraception full 1 24 This week we talk to Fertility Awareness Coach, Valentina, about how she practices cycle and fertility awareness, in order to live better and not use hormonal contraception.


In this episode we cover:

🩸The benefits of getting to know your menstrual cycle

🩸What is the Fertility Awareness Method? How does it work?

🩸Are you ever scared of getting pregnant on the Fertility Awareness Method?

🩸The psychological aspect around cycle-syncing

🩸Why Valentina began practicing syncing her life to her menstrual cycle (practicing cycle awareness)?


Find Valentina on:

Instagram

Her website


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]]> This week we talk to Fertility Awareness Coach, Valentina, about how she practices cycle and fertility awareness, in order to live better and not use hormonal contraception.


In this episode we cover:

🩸The benefits of getting to know your menstrual cycle

🩸What is the Fertility Awareness Method? How does it work?

🩸Are you ever scared of getting pregnant on the Fertility Awareness Method?

🩸The psychological aspect around cycle-syncing

🩸Why Valentina began practicing syncing her life to her menstrual cycle (practicing cycle awareness)?


Find Valentina on:

Instagram

Her website


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]]> SNIPPET: What does menstrual blood taste like? with Valentina SNIPPET: What does menstrual blood taste like? with Valentina Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:32 GMT 5:02 670d37f7aaedc4eac0e42723 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 670d37f7aaedc4eac0e42723 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-what-does-menstrual-blood-taste-like-with-valentina What is a period-related story you may or may not have told anyone before? full 1 23 What does our menstrual blood actually taste like? That's what we explore in this SNIPPET!


This is a snippet from our conversation with Valentina around our menstrual cycle and the Fertility Awareness Method. Make sure you follow and subscribe to not miss next week's episode, where we cover:

🩸The benefits of getting to know your menstrual cycle

🩸What is the Fertility Awareness Method? How does it work?

🩸Are you ever scared of getting pregnant on the Fertility Awareness Method?

🩸The psychological aspect around cycle-syncing

🩸Why Valentina began practicing syncing her life to her menstrual cycle (practicing cycle awareness)?


Find Valentina on:

Instagram

Her website


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To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> What does our menstrual blood actually taste like? That's what we explore in this SNIPPET!


This is a snippet from our conversation with Valentina around our menstrual cycle and the Fertility Awareness Method. Make sure you follow and subscribe to not miss next week's episode, where we cover:

🩸The benefits of getting to know your menstrual cycle

🩸What is the Fertility Awareness Method? How does it work?

🩸Are you ever scared of getting pregnant on the Fertility Awareness Method?

🩸The psychological aspect around cycle-syncing

🩸Why Valentina began practicing syncing her life to her menstrual cycle (practicing cycle awareness)?


Find Valentina on:

Instagram

Her website


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]]> <![CDATA[I'm not crazy, I have PMDD with Jada]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:55:09 GMT 32:19 6708e7ec14b366c897f0c2c7 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6708e7ec14b366c897f0c2c7 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 im-not-crazy-i-have-pmdd-with-jada How finally getting diagnosed with PMDD changed Jada full 1 22 "Well now I know I'm not crazy." Jada spent years not knowing what was up and why she felt so different from one week to the next. Until... she finally got an accurate diagnosis.


In this episode we cover:

🩸Jada's journey to diagnosis

🩸what PMDD is and how it feels to someone who doesn't have it

🩸the impact of contraception

🩸how getting diagnosed changed her life (14mins30)

🩸advice to someone who thinks they might have PMDD


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]]> "Well now I know I'm not crazy." Jada spent years not knowing what was up and why she felt so different from one week to the next. Until... she finally got an accurate diagnosis.


In this episode we cover:

🩸Jada's journey to diagnosis

🩸what PMDD is and how it feels to someone who doesn't have it

🩸the impact of contraception

🩸how getting diagnosed changed her life (14mins30)

🩸advice to someone who thinks they might have PMDD


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]]> SNIPPET: What changed since getting a PMDD diagnosis? with Jada SNIPPET: What changed since getting a PMDD diagnosis? with Jada Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:30:16 GMT 3:08 66fffbfa42ac5503567bd700 false https://shows.acast.com/understand-your-cycle-podcast/episodes/snippet-what-changed-since-getting-a-pmdd-diagnosis-with-jad 66fffbfa42ac5503567bd700 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-what-changed-since-getting-a-pmdd-diagnosis-with-jad Jada tells us how finally getting diagnosed with PMDD has benefitted her full 1 21 We're answering the question of why getting diagnosed with PMDD is important.


Stay tuned for next week's episode on Jada's PMDD and how she found out she wasn't crazy, where we cover:

  • the journey to PMDD diagnosis
  • what is PMDD
  • the impact of contraception
  • the benefits of being diagnosed properly
  • what changed for Jada
  • advice to someone who thinks they may have PMDD


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]]> We're answering the question of why getting diagnosed with PMDD is important.


Stay tuned for next week's episode on Jada's PMDD and how she found out she wasn't crazy, where we cover:

  • the journey to PMDD diagnosis
  • what is PMDD
  • the impact of contraception
  • the benefits of being diagnosed properly
  • what changed for Jada
  • advice to someone who thinks they may have PMDD


Subscribe and follow to not miss an episode! 🩸

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]]> Hormonal imbalance, acne, and PMS with Bo Hormonal imbalance, acne, and PMS with Bo Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:44 GMT 36:13 66f2e49aedf5e82f60533bbb false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66f2e49aedf5e82f60533bbb 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 hormonal-imbalance-acne-and-pms-with-bo How Bo balanced her hormones to deal with her symptoms full 1 20 “That’s when I learnt that our body talks to us in symptoms” 


This week we talk to Bo about PMS and hormonal acne, and how Bo was able to overcome them.


We cover:

🩸PMS & what it is

🩸How the pill worsened Bo's symptoms and hormonal imbalance

🩸How Bo started cycle-syncing

🩸What cycle-syncing is

🩸Trigger foods and balancing your blood sugar

🩸Improving gut health and balancing stress


“Having had such intense acne, I was willing to try everything – including the pill.” 


Find Bo on LinkedIn here


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]]> “That’s when I learnt that our body talks to us in symptoms” 


This week we talk to Bo about PMS and hormonal acne, and how Bo was able to overcome them.


We cover:

🩸PMS & what it is

🩸How the pill worsened Bo's symptoms and hormonal imbalance

🩸How Bo started cycle-syncing

🩸What cycle-syncing is

🩸Trigger foods and balancing your blood sugar

🩸Improving gut health and balancing stress


“Having had such intense acne, I was willing to try everything – including the pill.” 


Find Bo on LinkedIn here


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]]> SNIPPET: What is PMS? with Bo SNIPPET: What is PMS? with Bo Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:55:56 GMT 2:23 66ec2a009e9e392fde03a1b9 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66ec2a009e9e392fde03a1b9 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-what-is-pms-with-bo Explaining premenstrual syndrome full 1 19 Breaking down premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with Bo


"[PMS] is not the root cause, it's the symptom"


Stay tuned for next week's episode about PMS and hormonal acne, and how Bo was able to overcome them, in which we cover:

  • PMS & what it is
  • How the pill worsened Bo's symptoms and hormonal imbalance
  •  How Bo started cycle-syncing
  • What cycle-syncing is
  • Trigger foods and balancing your blood sugar
  •  Improving gut health and balancing stress


 “One moment I was crying, and then I would be so mad.”


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]]> Breaking down premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with Bo


"[PMS] is not the root cause, it's the symptom"


Stay tuned for next week's episode about PMS and hormonal acne, and how Bo was able to overcome them, in which we cover:

  • PMS & what it is
  • How the pill worsened Bo's symptoms and hormonal imbalance
  •  How Bo started cycle-syncing
  • What cycle-syncing is
  • Trigger foods and balancing your blood sugar
  •  Improving gut health and balancing stress


 “One moment I was crying, and then I would be so mad.”


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

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]]> <![CDATA[Egg-freezing, what it's like, and how to prepare with Diahala]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 09:03:49 GMT 1:04:01 66e55177c09a244b8c3e47be false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66e55177c09a244b8c3e47be 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 egg-freezing-what-its-like-and-how-to-prepare-with-diahala The ups and downs of egg-freezing full 1 18 "It's not easy to navigate your way through expectations and pressure, and what you absorbed growing up"


This week we talk to Diahala about EGG-FREEZING:


We start off on some fun period-related stories (featuring menstrual cups), and then dive into egg-freezing:

  • tips and notes on egg-freezing
  • how Diahala decided to freeze her eggs
  • how to deal with social and personal expectations around fertility
  • how to prepare mentally and physically for egg-freezing (25 mins)
  • the process of egg-freezing (32 mins)
  • post egg-freezing emotions: surrendering control and more
  • and👏🏾so👏🏾much👏🏾more!


"35 is the age where you have to have it figured out" - supposedly : Diahala tells us how she did the work to overcome these patriarchal preconceptions


Find Diahala on LinkedIn


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]]> "It's not easy to navigate your way through expectations and pressure, and what you absorbed growing up"


This week we talk to Diahala about EGG-FREEZING:


We start off on some fun period-related stories (featuring menstrual cups), and then dive into egg-freezing:

  • tips and notes on egg-freezing
  • how Diahala decided to freeze her eggs
  • how to deal with social and personal expectations around fertility
  • how to prepare mentally and physically for egg-freezing (25 mins)
  • the process of egg-freezing (32 mins)
  • post egg-freezing emotions: surrendering control and more
  • and👏🏾so👏🏾much👏🏾more!


"35 is the age where you have to have it figured out" - supposedly : Diahala tells us how she did the work to overcome these patriarchal preconceptions


Find Diahala on LinkedIn


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://www.understandyourcycle.com/learn-your-menstrual-cycle-free

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]]> SNIPPET: How to prepare to freeze your eggs with Diahala SNIPPET: How to prepare to freeze your eggs with Diahala Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:19:02 GMT 6:58 66dee7b6266fa727b710242e false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66dee7b6266fa727b710242e 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snippet-how-to-prepare-to-freeze-your-eggs-with-diahala Diahala recounts her egg freezing preparations and tips full 1 17 Write all your questions into a little notebook, so that you're the one leading the conversation!


Just one of the tips Diahala gives for those who are looking to freeze their eggs.


Stay tuned for the full episode coming out next week, including:

  • how Diahala prepared mentally and physically to freeze her eggs
  • how she handled social expectations and norms
  • how she prepared beforehand
  • what the process was like
  • how it felt
  • ... and lots more!


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]]> Write all your questions into a little notebook, so that you're the one leading the conversation!


Just one of the tips Diahala gives for those who are looking to freeze their eggs.


Stay tuned for the full episode coming out next week, including:

  • how Diahala prepared mentally and physically to freeze her eggs
  • how she handled social expectations and norms
  • how she prepared beforehand
  • what the process was like
  • how it felt
  • ... and lots more!


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> Going through abortion alone and reversing PCOS with Giulia Going through abortion alone and reversing PCOS with Giulia Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:00:28 GMT 38:58 66d0c5f5e6ffa548dff63473 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66d0c5f5e6ffa548dff63473 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 going-through-abortion-alone-and-reversing-pcos-with-giulia Endo, PCOS, and abortion: all taboo, all of which Giulia experienced full 1 16 This week we speak to Giulia, about abortion, endometriosis, and PCOS.


"I was underestimating what women go through when they choose to get an abortion." 


We cover:

  • getting an endometriosis diagnosis after regular painful sex
  • getting diagnosed with PCOS and reversing PCOS
  • what it was like when she first found out that she was pregnant (18 mins)
  • how she decided to get an abortion
  • how she felt throughout the abortion process
  • what the abortion process was like
  • Giulia's abortion's impact on her ego and romantic relationship
  • ... and more!


"I still felt a lot of care for what was growing inside of me." 


Find Giulia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-sale/


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]]> This week we speak to Giulia, about abortion, endometriosis, and PCOS.


"I was underestimating what women go through when they choose to get an abortion." 


We cover:

  • getting an endometriosis diagnosis after regular painful sex
  • getting diagnosed with PCOS and reversing PCOS
  • what it was like when she first found out that she was pregnant (18 mins)
  • how she decided to get an abortion
  • how she felt throughout the abortion process
  • what the abortion process was like
  • Giulia's abortion's impact on her ego and romantic relationship
  • ... and more!


"I still felt a lot of care for what was growing inside of me." 


Find Giulia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-sale/


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]]> IVF, not getting pregnant, and life beyond, with Mira IVF, not getting pregnant, and life beyond, with Mira Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:28:11 GMT 39:34 66bf53ec8d5b0e0994bcc9da false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66bf53ec8d5b0e0994bcc9da 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 ivf-not-getting-pregnant-and-life-beyond full 1 15 This week we speak to Mira, a life balance coach and strategist, about IVF and life beyond.


Mira tried two rounds of IVF and unfortunately did not get pregnant. She built a life beyond this, and shares her learnings of the journey.


We discuss:


  • IVF (in vitro fertilisation), what it is and what the process is like
  • How Mira & her partner chose to do IVF
  • What Mira wishes she had known before about IVF
  • How Mira & her partner moved on from her IVF experience
  • How media often shows the easy side of becoming pregnant ("oo it was an accident"), but not the tough side


As fertility decreases, and the age we may want children at changes, IVF has become increasingly popular. But that doesn't make the experience easier - emotionally or physically.


To find out more about Mira and her coaching:

Free masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/1c98553b9830/capu_understand_your_cycle_podcast

My Business, My Flow Toolkit – A unique, proven system & tools and a coaching sessions for working with your female cycle to create business success, have more energy & ditch overwhelm: https://ruttercoaching.com/myflowcyclepodcast

& Mira Rutter on LinkedIn!


Learn more about fertility and IVF at Understand Your Cycle.

Go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

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]]> This week we speak to Mira, a life balance coach and strategist, about IVF and life beyond.


Mira tried two rounds of IVF and unfortunately did not get pregnant. She built a life beyond this, and shares her learnings of the journey.


We discuss:


  • IVF (in vitro fertilisation), what it is and what the process is like
  • How Mira & her partner chose to do IVF
  • What Mira wishes she had known before about IVF
  • How Mira & her partner moved on from her IVF experience
  • How media often shows the easy side of becoming pregnant ("oo it was an accident"), but not the tough side


As fertility decreases, and the age we may want children at changes, IVF has become increasingly popular. But that doesn't make the experience easier - emotionally or physically.


To find out more about Mira and her coaching:

Free masterclass: https://mailchi.mp/1c98553b9830/capu_understand_your_cycle_podcast

My Business, My Flow Toolkit – A unique, proven system & tools and a coaching sessions for working with your female cycle to create business success, have more energy & ditch overwhelm: https://ruttercoaching.com/myflowcyclepodcast

& Mira Rutter on LinkedIn!


Learn more about fertility and IVF at Understand Your Cycle.

Go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> Menopause, HRT and doing your own research, with Rina Menopause, HRT and doing your own research, with Rina Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:19:30 GMT 34:10 66ab532a1f6556b4b68af559 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66ab532a1f6556b4b68af559 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 menopause-hrt-and-doing-your-own-research-with-rina full 1 14 This week we speak to Rina, feminist entrepreneur, CFO, soon to finish her doctorate (and Tara’s mum!), about her journey with menopause and HRT.


When she started getting debilitating night sweats she decided to take matters into her own hands. She read medical journals and papers to inform herself as best she could and tried different things until she found what worked for her.


We discuss:


  • HRT, what it is, why the dosage is important
  • Herbal remedies, diets and other non chemical ways to ease symptoms
  • How to speak to doctors to get what you’ve come for
  • Bioidentical HRT, how this differs and what the process is


A survey in 2021 showed that 72% of women weren’t treating their menopause despite 90% of women experiencing symptoms.


This is hugely important listen for all of us, at any age. Menopause is not spoken about nearly enough and it impacts 50% of the population at some point in our lives.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> This week we speak to Rina, feminist entrepreneur, CFO, soon to finish her doctorate (and Tara’s mum!), about her journey with menopause and HRT.


When she started getting debilitating night sweats she decided to take matters into her own hands. She read medical journals and papers to inform herself as best she could and tried different things until she found what worked for her.


We discuss:


  • HRT, what it is, why the dosage is important
  • Herbal remedies, diets and other non chemical ways to ease symptoms
  • How to speak to doctors to get what you’ve come for
  • Bioidentical HRT, how this differs and what the process is


A survey in 2021 showed that 72% of women weren’t treating their menopause despite 90% of women experiencing symptoms.


This is hugely important listen for all of us, at any age. Menopause is not spoken about nearly enough and it impacts 50% of the population at some point in our lives.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> Diet, exercise and hormone health with Talilla Diet, exercise and hormone health with Talilla Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:54:25 GMT 43:40 66993a9d7040b37e132bae17 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66993a9d7040b37e132bae17 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 diet-exercise-and-hormone-health-with-talilla full 1 13 Diet, exercise and hormone health with Talilla


After being on the hormonal implant for 10 years and not having a single period in all that time (!!) Talilla’s body began to reject it, so she had it removed and decided not to replace it.


After that came an incredibly difficult year where she battled with huge amounts of pain, she then decided to see a specialist to see what she could do to fix it.


In this episode we cover:

  • How exercise affects our hormones
  • How Talilla changed her diet to improve her hormone health
  • Why it’s important to understand our bodies and our cycles
  • Advice for anyone thinking about removing a contraceptive device and going without for a while


You can find Talilla at:

https://www.instagram.com/talillahenchoz

https://www.instagram.com/weareclubfive/


Learn more about your hormones and your cycle at:

https://www.understandyourcycle.com/

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]]> Diet, exercise and hormone health with Talilla


After being on the hormonal implant for 10 years and not having a single period in all that time (!!) Talilla’s body began to reject it, so she had it removed and decided not to replace it.


After that came an incredibly difficult year where she battled with huge amounts of pain, she then decided to see a specialist to see what she could do to fix it.


In this episode we cover:

  • How exercise affects our hormones
  • How Talilla changed her diet to improve her hormone health
  • Why it’s important to understand our bodies and our cycles
  • Advice for anyone thinking about removing a contraceptive device and going without for a while


You can find Talilla at:

https://www.instagram.com/talillahenchoz

https://www.instagram.com/weareclubfive/


Learn more about your hormones and your cycle at:

https://www.understandyourcycle.com/

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]]> I was so happy when I stopped getting my period, with Heidi I was so happy when I stopped getting my period, with Heidi Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:18:42 GMT 34:16 6686932903dd2c690e168fd6 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6686932903dd2c690e168fd6 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 i-was-so-happy-when-i-stopped-getting-my-period full 1 12 This week we speak to author, clothes enthusiast and story teller Heidi Clements (@welcometoheidi) about all things periods, being child free, abortion, menopause and more.


“I was so happy when I stopped getting my period”


We cover questions like:

  • Can we look at menopause in a positive light?
  • How did the decision to be child free come about?
  • How did you feel about having an abortion? What was the process like?
  • What’s happening in the USA right now when it comes to reproductive rights, how can we make change?


Big thanks to Heidi for this incredible chat. You can find her at:


https://www.instagram.com/welcometoheidi

https://www.youtube.com/@welcometoheidi

https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometoheidi


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> This week we speak to author, clothes enthusiast and story teller Heidi Clements (@welcometoheidi) about all things periods, being child free, abortion, menopause and more.


“I was so happy when I stopped getting my period”


We cover questions like:

  • Can we look at menopause in a positive light?
  • How did the decision to be child free come about?
  • How did you feel about having an abortion? What was the process like?
  • What’s happening in the USA right now when it comes to reproductive rights, how can we make change?


Big thanks to Heidi for this incredible chat. You can find her at:


https://www.instagram.com/welcometoheidi

https://www.youtube.com/@welcometoheidi

https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometoheidi


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> SNIPPET: being child free with no regrets, with Heidi SNIPPET: being child free with no regrets, with Heidi Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:13:54 GMT 3:08 667e7ed2fad4724cde85c0a8 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 667e7ed2fad4724cde85c0a8 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 i-was-so-happy-when-i-stopped-getting-my-period-with-heidi full 1 11 THIS IS A SNIPPET, FULL EPISODE AIRS 5/07/24


This week we speak to author, clothes enthusiast and story teller Heidi Clements (@welcometoheidi) about all things periods, being child free, abortion, menopause and more.


“I was so happy when I stopped getting my period”


We cover questions like:

  • Can we look at menopause in a positive light?
  • How did the decision to be child free come about?
  • How did you feel about having an abortion? What was the process like?
  • What’s happening in the USA right now when it comes to reproductive rights, how can we make change?


Big thanks to Heidi for this incredible chat. You can find her at:


https://www.instagram.com/welcometoheidi

https://www.youtube.com/@welcometoheidi

https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometoheidi


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> THIS IS A SNIPPET, FULL EPISODE AIRS 5/07/24


This week we speak to author, clothes enthusiast and story teller Heidi Clements (@welcometoheidi) about all things periods, being child free, abortion, menopause and more.


“I was so happy when I stopped getting my period”


We cover questions like:

  • Can we look at menopause in a positive light?
  • How did the decision to be child free come about?
  • How did you feel about having an abortion? What was the process like?
  • What’s happening in the USA right now when it comes to reproductive rights, how can we make change?


Big thanks to Heidi for this incredible chat. You can find her at:


https://www.instagram.com/welcometoheidi

https://www.youtube.com/@welcometoheidi

https://www.tiktok.com/@welcometoheidi


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> Endometriosis was ruining my life, so I had it removed, with Victoria Endometriosis was ruining my life, so I had it removed, with Victoria Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:45:52 GMT 40:31 66743297c23b2c00127d72c0 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66743297c23b2c00127d72c0 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 endometriosis-was-ruining-my-life-so-i-had-it-removed “I had to get surgery because I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t get out of bed somedays” full 1 10 What do PCOS and Endometriosis feel like?

How did you get diagnosed?

How long did you have to wait to have surgery?

Why did you decide to have the surgery?

Has the surgery changed your life for the better?


Doctors had been telling her for years that there is no way she could have Endometriosis because it’s only present in “heavier set people” - which is absolutely not true! Endometriosis can happen to anyone born female.


“I had to get surgery because I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t get out of bed somedays”


If you think you’re experiencing extreme pain around the time of your period, please go get it checked out.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> What do PCOS and Endometriosis feel like?

How did you get diagnosed?

How long did you have to wait to have surgery?

Why did you decide to have the surgery?

Has the surgery changed your life for the better?


Doctors had been telling her for years that there is no way she could have Endometriosis because it’s only present in “heavier set people” - which is absolutely not true! Endometriosis can happen to anyone born female.


“I had to get surgery because I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t get out of bed somedays”


If you think you’re experiencing extreme pain around the time of your period, please go get it checked out.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> SNIPPET: Endometriosis was ruining my life, so I had it removed - with Victoria SNIPPET: Endometriosis was ruining my life, so I had it removed - with Victoria Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:02 GMT 4:21 666b33a7fc8fc300123fb52a false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 666b33a7fc8fc300123fb52a 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 snipetendometriosis-was-ruining-my-life-so-i-had-it-removed- This is a SNIPPET, full episode drops 20/06/2024 full 1 9 THIS IS A SNIPPET, FULL EPISODE AIRS 20/06/2024


What do PCOS and Endometriosis feel like?

How did you get diagnosed?

How long did you have to wait to have surgery?

Why did you decide to have the surgery?

Has the surgery changed your life for the better?


Doctors had been telling her for years that there is no way she could have Endometriosis because it’s only present in “heavier set people” - which is absolutely not true! Endometriosis can happen to anyone born female.


“I had to get surgery because I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t get out of bed somedays”


If you think you’re experiencing extreme pain around the time of your period, please go get it checked out.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> THIS IS A SNIPPET, FULL EPISODE AIRS 20/06/2024


What do PCOS and Endometriosis feel like?

How did you get diagnosed?

How long did you have to wait to have surgery?

Why did you decide to have the surgery?

Has the surgery changed your life for the better?


Doctors had been telling her for years that there is no way she could have Endometriosis because it’s only present in “heavier set people” - which is absolutely not true! Endometriosis can happen to anyone born female.


“I had to get surgery because I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t get out of bed somedays”


If you think you’re experiencing extreme pain around the time of your period, please go get it checked out.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> Am I depressed, or is it PMDD? With Sophie Milner Am I depressed, or is it PMDD? With Sophie Milner Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:16:47 GMT 46:36 6661a8b7328f5d001181a743 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 6661a8b7328f5d001181a743 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 am-i-depressed-or-is-it-pmdd-with-sophie-milner What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it? full 1 8 What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it?


This week we speak to Sophie Milner about PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe, sometimes disabling extension of premenstrual syndrome.


In this episode we cover:


  • How do I know if I have PMDD?
  • What does PMDD feel like?
  • How do I get diagnosed?
  • What can I do to to ease the symptoms?
  • Is there a holistic route I can take to easing my symptoms?


From a doctor googling PDMM in front of her to her parents having to stay with her because they were too worried about her to leave her alone, Sophie gives us a full account of her journey with PMDD.


You can find her at:

https://www.instagram.com/itssophiemilner

and her community events:

https://www.instagram.com/newcirclesociety/


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle


Check us out on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@understandyourcycle 

Sign up to our cycle synced newsletter https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Join the community at www.understandyourcycle.com


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]]> What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it?


This week we speak to Sophie Milner about PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe, sometimes disabling extension of premenstrual syndrome.


In this episode we cover:


  • How do I know if I have PMDD?
  • What does PMDD feel like?
  • How do I get diagnosed?
  • What can I do to to ease the symptoms?
  • Is there a holistic route I can take to easing my symptoms?


From a doctor googling PDMM in front of her to her parents having to stay with her because they were too worried about her to leave her alone, Sophie gives us a full account of her journey with PMDD.


You can find her at:

https://www.instagram.com/itssophiemilner

and her community events:

https://www.instagram.com/newcirclesociety/


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle


Check us out on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@understandyourcycle 

Sign up to our cycle synced newsletter https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Join the community at www.understandyourcycle.com


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]]> SNIPPET: PMDD, how do I know if I have it? With Sophie Milner SNIPPET: PMDD, how do I know if I have it? With Sophie Milner Fri, 31 May 2024 04:50:38 GMT 6:07 66584bf634a870001218213f false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66584bf634a870001218213f 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 pmdd-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-it-with-sophie-milner This is a SNIPPET, full episode drops 07/06/2024 full 1 7 THIS IS A SNIPPET, FULL EPISODE WILL BE LIVE 07/06/2024


What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it?


This week we speak to Sophie Milner about PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe, sometimes disabling extension of premenstrual syndrome.


In this episode we cover:


  • How do I know if I have PMDD?
  • What does PMDD feel like?
  • How do I get diagnosed?
  • What can I do to to ease the symptoms?
  • Is there a holistic route I can take to easing my symptoms?


From a doctor googling PDMM in front of her to her parents having to stay with her because they were too worried about her to leave her alone, Sophie gives us a full account of her journey with PMDD.


You can find her at:

https://www.instagram.com/itssophiemilner

and her community events:

https://www.instagram.com/newcirclesociety/


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle


Check us out on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@understandyourcycle 

Sign up to our cycle synced newsletter https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Join the community at www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> THIS IS A SNIPPET, FULL EPISODE WILL BE LIVE 07/06/2024


What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it?


This week we speak to Sophie Milner about PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe, sometimes disabling extension of premenstrual syndrome.


In this episode we cover:


  • How do I know if I have PMDD?
  • What does PMDD feel like?
  • How do I get diagnosed?
  • What can I do to to ease the symptoms?
  • Is there a holistic route I can take to easing my symptoms?


From a doctor googling PDMM in front of her to her parents having to stay with her because they were too worried about her to leave her alone, Sophie gives us a full account of her journey with PMDD.


You can find her at:

https://www.instagram.com/itssophiemilner

and her community events:

https://www.instagram.com/newcirclesociety/


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle


Check us out on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@understandyourcycle 

Sign up to our cycle synced newsletter https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Join the community at www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> Endometriosis symptoms and getting diagnosed, with Georgie Endometriosis symptoms and getting diagnosed, with Georgie Fri, 24 May 2024 00:50:20 GMT 27:59 664f2d84ae8835001210753e false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 664f2d84ae8835001210753e 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 endometriosis-symptoms-and-getting-diagnosed full 1 6 In this episode Georgie talks us through:


How endometriosis feels

How she found out she had it

What tests she went through, what they entail and how she got diagnosed

What she was offered as solutions

Her journey with contraceptives to combat her Endometriosis symptoms

Tips on managing endometriosis


and so much more


You can find Georgie at:

https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomroute_

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginadarling


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> In this episode Georgie talks us through:


How endometriosis feels

How she found out she had it

What tests she went through, what they entail and how she got diagnosed

What she was offered as solutions

Her journey with contraceptives to combat her Endometriosis symptoms

Tips on managing endometriosis


and so much more


You can find Georgie at:

https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomroute_

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginadarling


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> SNIPPET: How did you find out you had endometriosis? With Georgie SNIPPET: How did you find out you had endometriosis? With Georgie Fri, 17 May 2024 00:01:48 GMT 4:52 66465827acd3640012256628 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66465827acd3640012256628 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 how-did-you-find-out-you-had-endometriosis This is a SNIPPET, full episode drops 24/05/2024 full 1 5 This is a SNIPPET, full episode drops 24/05/2024


How did you find out you had endometriosis? With Georgie


In this episode Georgie talks us through:


How endometriosis feels

How she found out she had it

What tests she went through, what they entail and how she got diagnosed

What she was offered as solutions

Her journey with contraceptives to combat her Endometriosis symptoms

Tips on managing endometriosis


and so much more


Tune in for the full episode next week!


You can find Georgie at:

https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomroute_

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginadarling


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> This is a SNIPPET, full episode drops 24/05/2024


How did you find out you had endometriosis? With Georgie


In this episode Georgie talks us through:


How endometriosis feels

How she found out she had it

What tests she went through, what they entail and how she got diagnosed

What she was offered as solutions

Her journey with contraceptives to combat her Endometriosis symptoms

Tips on managing endometriosis


and so much more


Tune in for the full episode next week!


You can find Georgie at:

https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomroute_

https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginadarling


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Is hormonal contraception good for me? With Dr. Alice Is hormonal contraception good for me? With Dr. Alice Fri, 10 May 2024 04:10:53 GMT 38:21 663390e38bac4a0012e0b36c false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 663390e38bac4a0012e0b36c 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 is-hormonal-contraception-good-for-me full 1 4 In this episode we speak to Dr. Alice McGee, doctor by background and Founder and Managing director of Mara Health, the consultancy who medically verified Understand Your Cycle!


Alice has 8 years experience in woman’s health research and is here to answer all of our hormonal contraception/birth control questions. We cover things like:


Is hormonal contraception bad for our bodies?

Do I get my period when I’m on the pill?

Do I still have a cycle when I’m on the pill?

How long does it take for our cycle to go back to normal after stopping hormonal contraception?

How does hormonal help people suffering with PCOS? Is there another way we can treat the symptoms?

I’ve been on hormonal contraceptives for 10+ years, does it affect my fertility?


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> In this episode we speak to Dr. Alice McGee, doctor by background and Founder and Managing director of Mara Health, the consultancy who medically verified Understand Your Cycle!


Alice has 8 years experience in woman’s health research and is here to answer all of our hormonal contraception/birth control questions. We cover things like:


Is hormonal contraception bad for our bodies?

Do I get my period when I’m on the pill?

Do I still have a cycle when I’m on the pill?

How long does it take for our cycle to go back to normal after stopping hormonal contraception?

How does hormonal help people suffering with PCOS? Is there another way we can treat the symptoms?

I’ve been on hormonal contraceptives for 10+ years, does it affect my fertility?


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

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]]> <![CDATA[SNIPPET: Do we have a menstrual cycle when we're on hormonal contraception? With Dr. Alice]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 04:13:21 GMT 4:08 66339179e9604e0012dfe9a4 false https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 66339179e9604e0012dfe9a4 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 do-we-have-a-menstrual-cycle-when-were-on-hormonal-contracep full 1 3 This is a SNIPPET, full episode drops 10/05/2024


In this episode we speak to Dr. Alice McGee, doctor by background and Founder and Managing director of Mara Health, the consultancy who medically verified Understand Your Cycle!


Alice has 8 years experience in woman’s health research and is here to answer all of our hormonal contraception/birth control questions. We cover things like:


Is hormonal contraception bad for our bodies?

Do I get my period when I’m on the pill?

Do I still have a cycle when I’m on the pill?

How long does it take for our cycle to go back to normal after stopping hormonal contraception?

How does hormonal help people suffering with PCOS? Is there another way we can treat the symptoms?

I’ve been on hormonal contraceptives for 10+ years, does it affect my fertility?


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

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]]> This is a SNIPPET, full episode drops 10/05/2024


In this episode we speak to Dr. Alice McGee, doctor by background and Founder and Managing director of Mara Health, the consultancy who medically verified Understand Your Cycle!


Alice has 8 years experience in woman’s health research and is here to answer all of our hormonal contraception/birth control questions. We cover things like:


Is hormonal contraception bad for our bodies?

Do I get my period when I’m on the pill?

Do I still have a cycle when I’m on the pill?

How long does it take for our cycle to go back to normal after stopping hormonal contraception?

How does hormonal help people suffering with PCOS? Is there another way we can treat the symptoms?

I’ve been on hormonal contraceptives for 10+ years, does it affect my fertility?


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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]]> The rollercoaster of contraception, with UYC co-founder, Tara The rollercoaster of contraception, with UYC co-founder, Tara Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:03:11 GMT 21:00 662b6dcf1967a0001288d6cf true https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 662b6dcf1967a0001288d6cf 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 the-rollercoaster-of-contraception-with-uyc-co-founder-tara full 1 2 Co-Founder of Understand Your Cycle, Tara, speaks about her struggle to find contraception that worked for her, trying every option there was on the market before deciding to go hormone free and start learning about her cycle. She talks about how understanding her cycle helped her not just in her mission to avoid pregnancy, but in other areas of her life too.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> Co-Founder of Understand Your Cycle, Tara, speaks about her struggle to find contraception that worked for her, trying every option there was on the market before deciding to go hormone free and start learning about her cycle. She talks about how understanding her cycle helped her not just in her mission to avoid pregnancy, but in other areas of her life too.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

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]]> Not having a period for years, with UYC co-founder, Capu Not having a period for years, with UYC co-founder, Capu Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:36:11 GMT 17:17 662b677c437bd70012439cf4 true https://www.understandyourcycle.com/ 662b677c437bd70012439cf4 662b65f7437bd70012434d15 not-having-a-period-for-years-with-uyc-co-founder-capu full 1 1 Co-Founder of Understand Your Cycle, Capu, speaks about her journey from not having periods for years to learning about her cycle and finally being able to say that she loves her periods.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

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]]> Co-Founder of Understand Your Cycle, Capu, speaks about her journey from not having periods for years to learning about her cycle and finally being able to say that she loves her periods.


To learn more go to www.understandyourcycle.com

Sign up to our FREE cycle synced newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40X6yUi

Follow us on TikTok for more period content @understandyourcycle

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