Moon Phases & Feminine Power: Your Weekly Cycle Sync – New Moon & Inner Winter: How to Support Your Body During Menstruation

In today’s episode, we close out our menstrual cycle mini-series with Inner Winter — the menstruation phase.🩸🩸Most people talk about menstruation as the beginning of the cycle, but today, Riva shares why she experiences it as an ending as well — a time of release, reflection, and deep intuitive clarity.We explore:🩸 The science of menstruation (what’s happening with your hormones and brain during your bleed)🩸 Why your energy drops and why rest is biologically necessary🩸 Why so many women feel resistance to slowing down🩸 How to support all four bodies during menstruation:If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, struggled to rest during your period, or wondered “why do I feel like a different person during my bleed?” — this episode will help you understand your body on a whole new level.RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU THIS WEEK🤲🏼🌹FREE Trauma-Informed Somatic Meditation For Rest & RestorationFREE Breathwork Meditation: Nuture Your Voice & Womb ConnectionFREE New Moon Breathwork MeditationMoon Cycle Cookbook Sacred Cycle Oracle Card DeckSend us Fan Mail Our intro and outro song, Reclamation (Reborn), is an anthem of remembering.This song was created as a companion for the healing journey, especially for women reclaiming their voices, their rhythms, and their belonging in a world shaped by patriarchy.You’re invited to listen, feel, and let the music meet you wherever you are.Looking 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.