112. A Man's Guide to the Menstrual Cycle with Tiffany Ruder

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