Episode 53 - A Depth Psychological Approach to Menstruation with Dr. Roxanne Partridge

🐚 Topics coveredHow depth psychology differs from mainstream psychological approachesThe menstrual cycle as a path to self-knowing and wholenessMeeting our cyclical experiences with curiosity rather than judgmentBreaking free from rigid expectations about how our cycles "should" beThe relationship between menstruation, dreaming, and indigenous wisdomSimple practices for developing a more imaginative relationship with our cyclesHow cultural conditioning has disconnected us from our cyclical wisdomThe value of giving ourselves permission to explore the mystery of menstruationAbout Dr. Roxanne PartridgeDr. Roxanne Partridge, PhD, CHt, is the Creatrix of embodyperiod. With over 14 years of guiding women into their embodied wisdom and sovereignty, she approaches healing and empowerment dynamically as a healer, scholar, creative, and activist. Her work holds the menstrual experience, sexual experience, and embodied experience as deep thresholds of self-knowing and pathways into authentic expression.Dr. Partridge holds both a Masters and PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and is a clinical hypnotherapist and relational sexuality practitioner. She's studied with distinguished elders including Gina Ogden, Marion Woodman, James Hillman, and others who have shaped her eclectic approach.Her practice weaves together post-Jungian approaches to the feminine, intersectional feminism, queer theory, archetypal psychology, liberational practices, somatic work, pleasure principles, arts-based healing, menstruality, and sacred rites of initiation into authentic personhood. She maintains her private practice and hosts intimate retreats at Aletis House in Hudson, New York, while also offering embodiment programs virtually and speaking at conferences for organizations including the Society of Menstrual Cycle Research.Dr. Partridge envisions a world where women can fully embody their wild majesty, richly sourced and aligned with their true desires. Her work invites authentic embodiment of personhood—period—in allegiance with the menstrual body throughout the lifespan.Where to find Roxanne Website: https://embodyperiod.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embodyperiod/About the HostI’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more. Let’s stay connected:📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses