Best Menstrual Cycle Charting Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 59 - Why Your Gut Health Matters Before, During, and After Pregnancy with Dr. Kelsey Stang 35:42

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🐚Topics covered Dr. Kelsey's journey from studying the history of motherhood to becoming a naturopathic doctor Her personal experience with SIBO, hormone imbalances, and how addressing gut health transformed her cycles What the microbiome is and why we need bacteria to survive and thrive The role of the microbiome in preconception, pregnancy, birth…

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How Astrology Explains Your PMS (And What To Do About It) 44:18

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Ever feel like your PMS turns you into a different version of yourself, and wonder if it’s more than just hormones? In this rich, honest conversation, Hanaah talks with former cohost Cassie to explore a powerful connection between astrology and the premenstrual experience. You’ll learn how the 12th house in your birth chart might explain the emotio…

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"One and done" Endo surgery is possible: How Dr. Patrick Yeung does it 59:52

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For far too many women, one endometriosis surgery leads to another... and another... and another. But according to Dr. Patrick Yeung, MD, "one and done" endo surgery is not only possible, but it should be the goal that every gynecological surgeon has for his or her endometriosis patients. In this episode of The Natural Womanhood Podcast, NW's Edito…

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Episode 58 - Menstrual Traditions in India with Mehvish Khan 40:23

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🐚Topics covered Mehvish's personal journey into menstrual health and her cultural background in Gujarat, India Ancient Indian practices around menstruation, including celebrations of first menstruation in South India The concept of menstrual seclusion and its original purpose of providing rest and healing Sacred materials like Darbha grass mats use…

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Episode 57 - The Science of Safe Charting: Fertility Awareness Education with Nat Daudet 33:05

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🐚Topics covered The difference between in-depth fertility charting and basic cycle tracking Why the rhythm method is unreliable and how it differs from evidence-based charting The importance of basal body temperature as a progesterone sign in confirming ovulation Why cervical mucus is equally important as temperature and serves as an "insurance pol…

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Where Are You on the Being & Doing Scale? 9:56

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Are you stuck in hustle mode or feeling so rested you're not sure how to start moving again? In this episode, we're breaking down the hidden dynamics behind burnout, stuckness, and flow through a powerful new framework: The Being/Doing Scale. This five-stage continuum helps you understand where your energy is—and what to do next to come back into b…

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NeoFertility has entered the chat: A conversation with Dr. Monica Minjeur 55:27

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Regular listeners of The Natural Womanhood Podcast are likely familiar with the Creighton Method / NaPro Technology and FEMM for both fertility awareness charting and their surgical/medical protocols for treating reproductive health issues, including infertility. But few have heard of the third "flavor" of restorative reproductive medicine (that is…

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Episode 56 - New Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods: Innovation or Interruption? 31:13

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🐚Topics covered Critical analysis of Mifepristone as a "hormone-free" weekly birth control pill Examination of a new microscopic valve system for fallopian tubes The difference between "hormone-free" and truly non-invasive contraception Why blocking progesterone isn't as neutral as it sounds The materials and potential risks of implantable valve de…

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The Easiest Way to Hear Your Intuition Based on Your Human Design Chart 13:06

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Do you ever wish decision-making could feel easier? In this episode, we're talking about how to connect with your intuition using Human Design, so you can stop overthinking and start making aligned choices with more clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: What intuition really is (and why it’s not just for “spiritual” people) How Human Design reveals…

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Episode 55 - Your Truth Is Your Medicine: A Journey of Transformation with Janne Robinson 1:08:38

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🐚Topics covered Janne's transformative journey from feeling trapped in her life to creating a new path aligned with her truth The power of listening to feelings as information that guides us toward necessary life changes How making one major change can cascade into multiple areas of authentic transformation The importance of creating community whil…

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Are You a Starseed? It’s Time to Step Into Your Purpose 11:48

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Have you ever felt like you don’t quite belong on this planet? Like you’re here for something more, but you can’t explain what or why? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story I’ve never told publicly before: how I discovered I might be a Starseed and what that actually means. We’ll explore: What a Starseed is and how to know if you might be o…

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Episode 54 - The Connection Between Your Menstrual Cycle, Stress, Safety, and Cellular Repair 45:39

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🐚 Topics covered Understanding adrenal physiology and the HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis) The stress response cascade: what happens in your body during stress How cortisol and adrenaline work and their different roles in stress response The connection between stress hormones and blood sugar regulation How modern lifestyle has created…

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Meditation 101 for Busy Moms: The Secret to Staying on Track 10:02

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If your mind feels like it's constantly running in 10 directions and you can’t remember the last time you actually finished something that mattered to you, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re diving into how meditation can help busy moms like you reclaim focus, reduce overwhelm, and start following through on what truly matters—without …

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Episode 53 - A Depth Psychological Approach to Menstruation with Dr. Roxanne Partridge 58:34

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🐚 Topics covered How depth psychology differs from mainstream psychological approaches The menstrual cycle as a path to self-knowing and wholeness Meeting our cyclical experiences with curiosity rather than judgment Breaking free from rigid expectations about how our cycles "should" be The relationship between menstruation, dreaming, and indigenous…

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Stop Taking On Energy That Isn't Yours: Your Undefined Centers in Human Design 11:13

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Feeling stuck, burned out, or like you're constantly reacting to life instead of living it on your terms? It might not be all in your head—your undefined centers in Human Design could be the reason. These open centers, the white spaces in your chart, are where you're most vulnerable to taking on other people’s energy. And while that openness can be…

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Sick at the Worst Time? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You 9:37

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Have you ever noticed that you get sick right before a big event, after pushing through a stressful project, or when you're finishing up work before you go on vacation? It’s not bad luck. There’s an energetic reason your body forces you to stop. On this episode of the FLO into Health podcast, I talk about: Why we get sick when we're too busy How yo…

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Episode 52 - Ancestral Postpartum Care with Pānquetzani 1:00:42

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🐚Topics covered Exploring Mexican traditional medicine (Curanderismo) and its holistic approach to healing The sacred postpartum window (La Cuarentena) and its importance for maternal and infant wellbeing How colonialism has impacted ancestral healing traditions and ways to reclaim these practices The understanding of the womb as both a physical or…

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Why Moms Stay Up Too Late (Even When We Know Better) 7:42

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Do you ever collapse into bed completely exhausted… but instead of going to sleep, you grab your phone for “just a minute,” and suddenly, it’s been an hour? Or maybe you tell yourself you’ll watch just one more episode, only to realize it’s way past your bedtime? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is called revenge bedtime procrastinat…

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Episode 51 - Supporting Autonomy: How Midwifery Approaches can Transform Women’s Health with Margot van Dijk 42:53

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🐚 Topics covered Exploring the profession of midwifery and what it means to Margot The importance of autonomy during pregnancy, birth, and beyond, and why it matters. Margot’s views on how midwifery approaches could broaden to encompass the entire spectrum of cyclical and women’s health. About Margot Margot has been a midwife for 10 years and becam…

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Stop Waiting, Start Doing: How to Overcome Procrastination for Good 7:39

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Do you have big dreams but struggle to take action? Maybe you know exactly what you want, yet the days slip by, leaving you feeling stuck, frustrated, or even guilty for not making progress. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and there’s a deeper reason why procrastination keeps showing up in your life. In this episode, we’re breaking down:…

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Episode 50 - My Miscarriage Experience 32:41

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🐚 Content Warning: This episode contains a detailed discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage, which may be triggering for some listeners. Topics covered My personal experience with pregnancy loss during a pilgrimage in Malta Why I feel pregnancy loss needs to be spoken about more openly in society The emotional aftermath, including identity cri…

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Burnout or Stagnation? How to Take Aligned Action for Your Health 7:31

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Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, your health isn’t where you want it to be? You push yourself and burn out, or you slow down and feel stuck. What if the key to feeling better wasn’t just about diet, exercise, or stress management but about the way you take action toward your goals? In this episode, we’re diving into: The surprising li…

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Episode 49 - Neurodivergent Pregnancy and Birth: Approach to Compassionate Care with Victoria White 33:24

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🐚 Topics covered Victoria’s background and how they became interested in birth work. The journey to specializing in neurodivergent pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Key differences between neurodivergent prenatal care and neurotypical care. Victoria’s vision for changes in birth care. Recommendations for neurodivergent individuals preparing fo…

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Why You Feel So Scattered (and How to Fix It!) 12:16

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Do you feel like your attention is constantly being pulled in a million directions—work emails, school updates, social media pings? You’re not alone. Alert fatigue is drains your focus and energy, making it harder to be productive, present, and at peace. In this episode, we’ll cover: What alert fatigue is and how it’s affecting your daily life Why …

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Episode 48 - Awakening Your True Essence Through Movement with Virgílio Beatriz 1:00:07

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🐚 Topics covered Virgílio’s journey into music, DJing, and holding space for ecstatic dances, gatherings, and circles, is what fuels his passion for this field. A deep dive into what ecstatic dance is, including its history and the influence of Gabrielle Roth. The benefits of ecstatic dance and why Virgílio recommends people try it. How community, …

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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Healing Your Root, Sacral & Solar Plexus Chakras 13:35

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Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, creatively drained, or stuck in self-doubt? The problem might not be time, it might be your energy. In this episode, we’re diving into the first three chakras—Root, Sacral, and Solar Plexus—the centers that influence your stability, emotions, and confidence. When these chakras are out of balance, life can fee…

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Episode 47 - ADHD and Hormones: How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects ADHD Symptoms with Adele Wimsett of Harmonise You 39:49

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🐚 Topics covered Adele's journey to specializing in women's health and ADHD The significant connection between hormonal fluctuations and ADHD traits in women How different phases of the menstrual cycle can affect neurodivergent women differently The impact of major hormonal transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause on ADHD Why neuro…

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Ditch Hustle Culture: How to Take Aligned, Relaxed Action 12:41

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Welcome to Season 3 of FLO Into Health! This season, we’re diving deep into the balance between Being and Doing—how to work towards your dreams without burnout. In this episode, I (formerly Ruth, now Hanaah!) share why goal-setting is essential, how to take relaxed productive action, and why you don’t have to choose between success and self-care. Y…

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Episode 46 - Protecting & Regenerating Your Body from the Impact of Glyphosate and Everyday Toxins with Susana Puelles 42:08

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🐚 Topics covered Introduction to Susana and her journey to becoming a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. Explanation of Glyphosate: What it is, where it can be found, and how we come into contact with it. Overview of everyday toxins and their common sources. Discussion on how people can recognize if they are being impacted by Glyphosa…

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Episode 45 - Is the Holistic Hormone and Cycle Coaching Certification Right for You? 19:47

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🐚 Topics covered Why I created the Holistic Hormone and Cycle Coaching Certification program What you'll learn inside my certification and what makes it different from other trainings The current gap in menstrual and hormone health education that my certification addresses Comprehensive breakdown of my program options including Self-Study and VIP u…

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Episode 44 - Exploring Psychotherapy to Support Mental Health for Fertility & Gynecological Issues with Alejandra Lozada Andrade 33:40

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🐚 Content Warning: This episode discusses fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and mental health topics including depression and suicidal thoughts. If you're currently on a fertility journey and struggling, please take care while listening and reach out for support if needed. Topics covered The impact of fertility on mental health. Why fertility h…

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Episode 43 - Filling the Gaps: Improving Birth Through Disability Education & Inclusive Care with Amy Rae 31:56

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🐚Topics covered Amy’s personal journey and experiences. How Amy decided to become a birth worker/educator and the pivotal moments that shaped their path. Gaps within the birth system for 2SLGBTQAI+ and disabled individuals. How Amy addresses these gaps through her work. What working with Amy looks like in practice. Amy’s wisdom and advice for indiv…

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Episode 42 - The Fifth Vital Sign: Fertility Awareness Uncovered with Lisa Henderson-Jack 57:45

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🐚 Topics covered Introduction to the guest and an overview of their work. Understanding fertility awareness and its benefits for users. Using the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) with irregular cycles and during postpartum. Exploring the diversity of cervical fluid patterns, how these may differ from standard examples in books. Discussion on whethe…

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Episode 41 - How I discovered what a sensorium is and how it changed my life 18:21

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🐚 Topics Covered: What is a sensorium Where and how I discovered this beautiful practice How it changed my life and how I relate to myself and others About the Host I’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting wit…

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Episode 40 - How to Access Ancient Wisdom as Modern Women with Nicole Costerus 44:31

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🐚 Topics covered Introduction to Nicole and the work she is here to do. Nicole’s background and initiation into the Vodou lineage in Benin. The role of ancient wisdom in today’s world and its importance, as shared by Nicole. Key pillars of the ancestral healing model Nicole practices and feels comfortable sharing. Nicole’s insights on body cycles (…

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Episode 39 - Thriving with ADHD while Running Your Business with Amanda Perry 43:56

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🐚 Topics covered: Who is Amanda + why did she create her business? Amanda’s journey with ADHD and diagnosis How ADHD shows up in women show up and how it is different compared to men How is running a business with adhd different for neurodivergent folks compared to neurotypical folks? What Amanda would say to anyone who suspects they have ADHD Lear…

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Episode 38 - 50 facts about me 27:05

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🐚 Hey everyone! I wanted to take a moment to truly introduce myself and share some personal facts about who I am beyond just being your podcast host. In this episode, I opened up about everything from my childhood dreams to my current adventures. Topics Covered: My journey from anthropology student to menstrual health expert Life experiences across…

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We’re BACK with a new name: The Inner Rhythms Podcast is here. Launch on Jan 29! 6:23

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🐚 I have something truly special to share with you today! I took a break from the podcast to reflect on my values and my own cyclical journey and decided it’s time for a rebirth. The Planting Seeds podcast is transforming and will continue under the name of the Inner Rhythms podcast. On January 29th, three powerful launch episodes will drop where w…

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The NFP support group of your dreams is here 45:37

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While Natural Family Planning (aka NFP) is 100% worth it, it can be hard. No one will deny that (at least, not anymore). But too many couples who start off excited about NFP often find themselves alone and in the dark when challenges arise, and many end up giving up on it as a result. It's clear that more support is needed, but where, and how? Ente…

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What it’s like to lead a fertility awareness support group on a college campus 50:20

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When Erin Dewey first started at Texas A&M University, she never imagined that she'd be fondly known across campus as "the period girl" by the time she graduated. But that's the reputation she garnered from leading the very first Cycle Mindfulness Club—Natural Womanhood's peer-led university campus initiative designed to create a supportive communi…

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Episode 37 - Out of Your Head into the Body: An Intriguing Convo on Ancient Civilizations, Goddess temples, and Caves with Elisabet Alfstad 43:44

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This is a special episode: a conversation with my co-guide Elisabet about our upcoming Wombs & Waters pilgrimage (March 17-23, 2025). You will learn: Who we are and why we're called to guide this pilgrimage The significance of Malta's temples and their connection to Sirius star Why the Vernal Equinox timing is crucial for this sacred journey What m…

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Why reproductive life planning matters for health & happiness 1:04:38

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We ask kids all the time "what do you want to be when you grow up?" but how often do we ask them "do you want to be a mom?" or "do you want to be a dad?" These questions are the very basics of the concept known as reproductive life planning, a topic we unpack in detail during this enlightening episode of The Natural Womanhood Podcast featuring Dr. …

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Episode 36 - Join me for my Wombs & Waters Pilgrimage in 2025 19:03

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This is a little bit of a different podcast: a little peek into the why behind my Wombs & Waters pilgrimage taking place 17-23 March 2025. You will learn: Why Gozo & Malta? Why Wombs & Waters? Some magical experiences I had on the islands and what’s waiting there for you How to get access to the application page Interested to join the pilgrimage?? …

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Special Episode: A global perspective on women's health (with Obianuju Ekeocha) 1:10:43

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In May 2024, Melinda Gates pledged $1 billion dollars to defend “reproductive rights” in America. But back in 2012, she was throwing around even bigger sums and broader goals: she publicly pledged to dedicate $5 billion to fund a massive pro-contraception campaign in 69 of the poorest countries in the world, most of which, at the time, were in Sub-…

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How Naturopathic Medicine does Women's Health 44:47

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As more women awaken to the reality that birth control has been used as a bandaid for so many of their health issues, the search for root-causes and authentic solutions has led many to consider alternatives to allopathic medical care, such as naturopathic medicine. But how does naturopathic medicine differ, especially for women's health? In today's…

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#59 Our First Time... (get your head out the gutter, not that kind of first time) 1:03:41

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This week we thought it would be fun for you to get to know us (and get to know each other) a little better by sharing some throwback stories. Our first kisses, first dates, first jobs.. and a whole load of other firsts! If you've got anything to ask us in our Q&A being recorded next week, use the comment box on the episode! Where To Find Us Elsewh…

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#58 Five Tips For Living In The Moment (& Its NOT Meditation) 28:53

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This is one from the archives back in February but we thought it was so relevant for right now when the post-summer burnout begins and we're all just trying to fall back into step! EPISODES MENTIONED what to write in gratitude list: how to manifest: learning to be your own best friend: ---- To get 10% off Better Help, click the link below: ⁠https:/…

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You need to teach your daughter about her cycles: Here's how 53:02

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An estimated 44% of girls don't know what's happening when they start their first period. And when it happens, many of those girls are fearful that they are sick—even dying—and suffer in silence, too embarrassed to admit what's happening or ask any questions about it. Fear, confusion, lies: This is the sad reality of puberty for far too many young …

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#57 “The More Smutty, The BETTER” The Books That Will Get You Into Reading, Physical vs Kindle vs Audiobook and Why Sexy Books Are Taking Over with BookTok Queen @v.e.e.r.e.a.d.s 1:10:21

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In today's episode, we sit down with booktok sensation Vee to discuss all things BOOKS. Whether it's one we recommend, reading with dyslexia, favourite childhood series and how much spice we really love in a book! Get Kindle Unlimited (with free trial - only £10pm) → https://amzn.to/3XCfU6v Stuff Your Kindle Day Updates → https://www.amazon.co.uk/s…

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#56 Why Comparison Is Stealing Your Happiness and Why To Stop (how to appreciate your life tbh) 34:49

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A rare episode with just the two of us, nattering and talking about why we all compare, but need to stop! ---- BUY A GOOD VIBES STANLEY CUP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thegoodvibesclub.co.uk/products/p/good-vibes-metal-tumbler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JOIN OUR UK EVENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thegoodvibesclub.co.uk/events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- Where To Find Us Elsewhere: The Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h…