Episode 63 - PMS After Miscarriage: A Raw & Real Share About My Last 5 Months

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️This episode contains detailed discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, intense grief, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care if you're currently experiencing loss, trying to conceive, or are sensitive to these topics. Iris mentions this is raw and unedited, recorded during a difficult time.🐚Topics coveredIris's personal experience with intense PMS in the 5 months following her miscarriageHow premenstrual symptoms can change dramatically after a pregnancy lossThe difference between manageable PMS and overwhelming premenstrual intensityThe story of Iris's miscarriage during a retreat and the lack of postpartum support afterwardHow grief and loss can resurface cyclically during the premenstrual phaseThe concept of "cyclical memory of trauma" and emotional imprints in the bodyNavigating relationship challenges when processing grief through "word vomit"The importance of having witnesses for emotions and finding safe spaces for feelings to landWhy connecting with other people who menstruate is crucial during intense cyclical experiencesPractical wisdom about timing intense emotions and remembering that they will passAbout the HostI’m Iris Josephina, a 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📊 Chart Your Cycle Masterclass: https://cycleseeds.plugandpay.nl/checkout/chart-your-cycle-97