Episode 17: You Already Know: Reconnecting to Your Body, Hormones & Cycles with Lottie Davies

In this episode, I’m joined by UK-certified naturopath and yoga teacher Lottie Davies for a grounded and deeply validating conversation about hormones, cravings, nervous system healing, and cyclical living.We explore what it actually means to reconnect to your body — not through control, restriction, or more rules — but through understanding your natural rhythms.Inside this conversation, we unpack:–  Why PMS isn’t a problem — it’s feedback – What cravings can reveal about depletion, stress, or unmet needs – The gut–brain connection and emotional regulation – How chronic stress blocks healing (even if you’re “doing everything right”) – Why the luteal phase often brings clarity, not chaos – What undernourishment really looks like – And the simplest place to start if you feel disconnected from your bodyWe also speak about emotional eating, food noise, and the way women are taught to override their cycles in a world built on a 24-hour rhythm.Your body is not broken. It’s not betraying you. It’s always trying to bring you back to balance.And as Lottie so beautifully says in this episode, you already know.You just might need the space to listen.You can connect with Lottie on Instagram at @lotti__balance The Self Led Woman podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice, or professional healthcare.If this episode brings up anything difficult for you, please consider reaching out to a trained healthcare professional, therapist, or support service.In Australia you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 33 4673, which provides support for people experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns.Come find me on Instagram → ⁠⁠@megandarnelltherapy⁠⁠Breaking the Emotional Eating Cycle is coming. If you're ready to understand what's actually driving the cycle — not the food, the parts underneath it, join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open and receive founding member pricing. → ⁠⁠[Join the waitlist here]⁠⁠