Puberty and Perimenopause: Bridging Generations with the Puberty Doula S2E19

Navigating Puberty and Perimenopause: Conversations and Support with Elvira DiBrigit | Period Besties Podcast Join hosts Stasha and Katie, experienced period coaches, in this episode of the Period Besties Podcast as they dive into the world of puberty and perimenopause with guest Elvira DiBrigit also known as the 'puberty doula.' Elvira shares her insights on how parents can prepare for and navigate the onset of puberty in girls, including early signs and the importance of open communication. They discuss the challenges of simultaneous hormonal changes in mothers and daughters, offer practical tips for tracking cycles together, and emphasize the need for emotional regulation. Elvira also touches on her vision for community support structures like Moon Lodges and shares her own self-care routines. This episode is packed with valuable information for parents, future period coaches, and anyone interested in menstrual health and education. ThePubertyDoula.com (soon to be rebranded) 3 Steps to Connected Communication - Immediately boost your relationship with your child * Easy PDF Guide * Research-based material https://www.teenbodymindcoach.com/page/459878-three-steps-to-connected-communication  Socials: https://www.instagram.com/pubertydoula   https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvira-dibrigit-24a9448/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/motherteendaughterempowerment   00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:19 Reflecting on Puberty Education 03:46 Introducing the Puberty Doula 05:49 Navigating Puberty and Perimenopause 07:46 Tracking Cycles Together 12:04 Signs of Puberty 16:36 Open Conversations About Periods 22:49 Managing Mood Swings 26:51 Reflecting on Teenage Years 28:28 Mother-Daughter Circles and Coaching 29:34 Navigating Parent-Child Communication 32:07 The Importance of Early Conversations 32:45 Changing Perspectives on Teenagers 33:43 Menstrual Education and Light Bulb Moments 34:26 Balancing Work, Health, and Self-Care 38:00 First Period Memories 39:53 Envisioning the Future of Period Coaching 42:09 Lightning Round and Farewell   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: [email protected] Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound