cheerz! to your period pt.1

Today, Lauren puts on her teacher hat to chat about all things female cycle — what’s happening hormonally, how your energy shifts throughout the month, how to support yourself with food & movement, and why women are absolutely not small men.There is such a lack of education around women’s health, and knowledge is power. Her hope with this episode is that you leave feeling more empowered in your body. AND… this ended up being a two-parter. Next week we’re covering birth control & what it means if you’re not getting a period.So grab whatever drink (or object) you have nearby, raise a toast, and cheerz to your period!***19:44 - EDIT-you can conceive 5 (not 3) days out of your cycle.Sources:• Menstrual cycle physiology (NCBI Bookshelf): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK500020/• How cycle phases change hormones and symptoms: https://www.health.com/menstrual-cycle-phases-8745109• Basal Body Temperature & fertility tracking: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/basal-body-temperature/about/pac-20393026• Fertile window and conception timing: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/calculating-your-monthly-fertility-window• Research on wearable & BBT tracking of cycles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9375297/•In the Flo: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life by Alisa Vitti — A comprehensive guide to female hormonal health and cycle syncing for improved energy, nutrition, exercise, and well‑being (HarperOne, 2020)