Reclaiming Menarche: Storytelling, Ritual, and the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Hannah Brown

What if your first period had been met with celebration, education, and emotional support instead of confusion or shame?In this powerful conversation, Riva sits down with menstrual cycle coach, social worker, and educator Hannah Brown to explore the deeply transformative work of reclaiming menarche—the first menstrual period—as a sacred rite of passage. Together, they explore how storytelling, education, and ritual can reshape the way we approach this pivotal transition, and why our cultural avoidance of these conversations has lasting ripple effects on our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self.You’ll hear how menstrual shame takes root, how transitions are intertwined with attachment patterns, and how cultivating menstrual cycle awareness can restore trust in the body and strengthen intergenerational bonds.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your cycle, struggled with body shame, or wished you had received more support at the start of menstruation, this episode offers healing insights and practical ways to begin breaking the cycle for yourself—and for the next generation.Listen if you are…🤲🏼 Feeling stuck in shame or frustration around your body or cycle🤲🏼 Supporting young people approaching puberty and want to do it differently🤲🏼 Longing to reconnect with your own inner rhythms and feminine wisdom🤲🏼 Curious about how somatic and cyclical awareness can support attachment healingConnect with Hannah:WebsiteInstagramSend 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.