How Trauma Affects The Menstrual Cycle

Have you ever felt like your emotional or physical symptoms around your period were trying to tell you something deeper?In this potent episode, I share the powerful connection between trauma and the menstrual cycle — a topic that transformed my own healing journey and has profoundly shifted the way I support my clients. Whether you’ve experienced anxiety, PMS, PMDD, painful periods, or just feel like your emotions spiral out of control in certain phases of your cycle… this conversation is for you.We’ll explore:❤️‍🩹 How early trauma and patriarchal conditioning impact the nervous system and hormone regulation❤️‍🩹Why you may feel more emotionally raw or dysregulated during specific phases of your cycle❤️‍🩹 How understanding the female body through a trauma-informed lens can unlock new levels of self-compassion and healingIf you’ve ever wondered, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this about my body?” — this episode is the validation, education, and liberation you’ve been waiting for.💡 Stay until the end for the supportive somatic and creative practices I use during the luteal phase to move through rage, grief, and old wounds — and find your way back to clarity and power.This isn’t just about periods — it’s about reclaiming your relationship with your body and finding tools that truly work for your unique healing path.Resources Mentioned:Frontiers in Global Women's Health Study: Menstrual Cycle in Trauma-Related DisordersPubMed Study: Menstrual Cycle Phase and PTSD SymptomsIf this episode resonates, please share it with a sister, friend, or loved one. Every woman deserves to feel seen, understood, and empowered in her healing. 🌹🤲🏼Send us Fan MailLooking for support? Here's how to go deeper:Book a Somatic Assessment: Your 75-min 1:1 virtual session to explore what your body is holding and shape a personalized care plan. Book HereFree Trauma Recovery Mini-Course: A self-guided intro to trauma recovery and nervous system care. Download Here1:1 and Group Support: Virtual and in-person offerings. Learn MoreMeditations on Insight Timer: Guided practices for nervous system regulation. Listen HereWatch Reclamation: A music video and expressive arts project. Watch HereFollow on Instagram: @healingherstorypodcastSubscribe so you never miss an episode. Email [email protected] or DM @healingherstorypodcast on Instagram.