🎙️ Episode Title: Why Backing Off in the Late Luteal Phase is Smart, Not Weak

If you’ve ever felt sluggish, heavy, or mentally drained in the days leading up to your period, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, we dive into what’s really happening in the late luteal phase and why giving yourself permission to back off isn’t quitting…it’s strategy.I’ll break down: 🔬 The science of hormone shifts (progesterone, estrogen, and performance) 📊 Stats on how the late luteal phase can impact endurance, recovery, and intensity 🚫 Common myths about training and your cycle ✅ How Type A athletes can reframe “pulling back” as part of the plan, not a failureThis conversation is about trusting your body, adjusting with intention, and training smarter — so you can hit race day strong, fresh, and ready.🎧 Tune in and learn how listening to your hormones can be the ultimate performance edge.Don't forget to grab my FREE GUIDE, Thrive in Perimenopause, the Complete Hormone Balancing Starter Guide.Thanks for listening!  Follow me on Facebook or Instagram or head straight to my Website!