Bloody Hell: Reclaiming our Cycles, Smashing the Shame

Periods, menopause, and everything in between—our bodies have been cycling through transformation since the dawn of time, yet somehow, society still treats it like a dirty secret. From our first period to the last, women have been conditioned to see their natural rhythms as burdens rather than the powerful transitions they truly are.This week, we’re diving into the deep-seated shame around menstruation, the historical erasure of womb wisdom, and the lack of medical support for women’s health. We share personal stories of navigating our first periods, the silence and stigma we inherited, and how we’ve reclaimed our connection to our cycles.We also get into:* Why menstruation has been shrouded in shame for centuries* The lack of medical research and care for women’s reproductive health* The truth about perimenopause & menopause that no one talks about* How we can break the cycle (pun intended) and start honoring our bodies instead of fighting themIf you’ve ever felt dismissed, embarrassed, or disconnected from your body’s natural cycles, this episode is for you. Join us as we unravel the shame and reclaim the wisdom of our bodies.👉 For more from us:* Follow us on Instagram: @unravelingthislife* Subscribe to our newsletter: ‘Love Notes’ for encouragement & self-reclamation practices* Join our Self-Reclamation Circle for guidance, deeper conversations & a community of sisterhood.Unraveling ~This Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit julyandjamie.substack.com/subscribe