An Ode to Our Blood / Our Cycle Basics 101 (MiniSeries Part A)

HOW much do we ACTUALLY know about our female cycle and the different ways that we can support it to thrive? This month at The Joyful Flamingo, it's  ALL ABOUT OUR CYCLE! This will be a mini series of four episodes,  and today we’re kicking it off with an ode to our blood and an overview of what’s actually happening inside our bodies. It's Your Cycle Basics 101! We're sharing some of your first bleed stories, chatting about why it's still a topic that's taboo to talk about, as well as highlighting the basic knowledge you need to know about the four different phases of your cycle and what's happening to you during each one! Be sure to check out the show notes for a book recommendation from Emily!Time Stamps: 0:50 - Intro1:35 - Review of the pod3:30 - The uncomfort still surrounding menstruation and the period poverty that exists today9:15 - Some flockie's share their experiences of their first bleeds15:04 - Why it's so important to share these stories with MEN16:06 - How our health curriculum first introduces menstruation and the female cycle 20:41 - Cycle Syncing and the book In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life23:07 - Cycle Basics 101: The Four Phases28:54 - How to live IN FLOW of these cycle phases31:53 - Our two clocks as women: circadian and infradian 35:44 - Outro 37:18 - Disclaimer RESOURCES Used to Write this Episode: FAST FACTS: Nine things you didn't know about menstruationMenstrual Equity Fund Pilot - Women and Gender Equality CanadaThe 4 seasons of your menstrual cycle | eMed UKIn the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life  by Alisa Vitti -- (grab your copy by clicking the link above)Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *DISCLAIMER*Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.