#56 - Why Can't I Talk About My Period??

Episode 17 of the Playful Spirituality podcast, hosted by Cara Viana, titled "#56 - Why Can't I Talk About My Period??" was published on September 4, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

September 4, 2025 ·32m · Playful Spirituality

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

Periods: one thing everyone knows about but nobody wants to talk about. Cara’s not having it. In this hilariously taboo-busting episode of Playful Spirituality, she shares how she ditched the secrecy, casually announcing her period to a grocery store checker and, yes, using menstrual blood as fertilizer for her houseplants (spoiler: they’re thriving).Between laughs and raised eyebrows, Cara dives into some big truths:Your cycle isn’t an obstacle, it’s a training plan. Syncing workouts with menstrual phases can supercharge energy, resilience, and performance.The wild practice of using menstrual blood as a natural fertilizer — and why her plants love it.The cycle offers cues to partners about the kinds of support women need in different phases.The four phases of the menstrual cycle and how each one shapes energy, emotions, and movement.Her own experiences with hormone sensitivity and the impact it’s had on her mental health.Along the way, she explains how the four stages of the menstrual cycle mirror the four seasons, each with its own rhythms of energy, emotion, and rest. Expect frank talk, funny stories, and a healthy dose of side-eye for a culture that treats menstruation like a shameful secret.This episode is equal parts education and mischief, guaranteed to leave you a little wiser, a little braver, and maybe plotting how to out your own cycle at the checkout line.Episode Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Playful Spirituality01:11 A Taboo Topic: Talking About Periods01:34 Grocery Store Anecdote02:57 Normalizing Period Conversations07:59 The Magic of Menstrual Blood08:56 Personal Reflections on Menstrual Cycles19:21 Understanding Menstrual Phases21:06 Training with Your Cycle27:02 Empowerment Through Cycle Awareness29:01 Conclusion and GratitudeCheck out Master Your Magic here and get on the waitlist!⁠Connect with Cara!Website -⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.caraviana.com/⁠Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cara_viana/⁠Facebook Page - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/caraviana⁠YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/caraviana⁠

Episode Description

Periods: one thing everyone knows about but nobody wants to talk about. Cara’s not having it. In this hilariously taboo-busting episode of Playful Spirituality, she shares how she ditched the secrecy, casually announcing her period to a grocery store checker and, yes, using menstrual blood as fertilizer for her houseplants (spoiler: they’re thriving).

Between laughs and raised eyebrows, Cara dives into some big truths:

Your cycle isn’t an obstacle, it’s a training plan. Syncing workouts with menstrual phases can supercharge energy, resilience, and performance.
The wild practice of using menstrual blood as a natural fertilizer — and why her plants love it.
The cycle offers cues to partners about the kinds of support women need in different phases.
The four phases of the menstrual cycle and how each one shapes energy, emotions, and movement.
Her own experiences with hormone sensitivity and the impact it’s had on her mental health.

Along the way, she explains how the four stages of the menstrual cycle mirror the four seasons, each with its own rhythms of energy, emotion, and rest. Expect frank talk, funny stories, and a healthy dose of side-eye for a culture that treats menstruation like a shameful secret.

This episode is equal parts education and mischief, guaranteed to leave you a little wiser, a little braver, and maybe plotting how to out your own cycle at the checkout line.

Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Playful Spirituality

01:11 A Taboo Topic: Talking About Periods

01:34 Grocery Store Anecdote

02:57 Normalizing Period Conversations

07:59 The Magic of Menstrual Blood

08:56 Personal Reflections on Menstrual Cycles

19:21 Understanding Menstrual Phases

21:06 Training with Your Cycle

27:02 Empowerment Through Cycle Awareness

29:01 Conclusion and Gratitude

Check out Master Your Magic here and get on the waitlist!⁠