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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Period Routine That Ended My Cramps, Fatigue & Brain Fog

from The Art of Unlearning · host Anna Li

I used to dread my period. Mark it in my calendar, pre-mourn the whole week. Cramps, brain fog, bloating, zero energy — I thought that's just what periods were. It's not. Here's my full pain-free period routine.Once I started actually supporting my body before and during my cycle, everything changed. Now my period is one of the more peaceful weeks of my month. In this video I'm walking you through the exact routine I follow — from what I eat, to how I move, to the nervous system and sleep habits that make the biggest difference. This is cycle syncing in practice, rooted in both TCM and modern hormone health.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – why I used to dread my period01:02 – the part nobody talks about02:08 – four things. every single month. no exceptions.02:10 – the one that changed everything first02:29 – what most women are missing before day 103:14 – the social habit that was quietly making it worse03:58 – the workout mistake I made for years05:02 – what I eat during my period06:00 – what's in my fridge right now (and why)07:35 – the two nutrients I refuse to skip09:20 – the thing that costs nothing and works every time11:29 – the $10 thing I've had since grade 1012:48 – the gym guilt trap 13:42 – the physical object that fixed my doomscrolling14:52 – what journaling during your period actually unlocks17:02 – the sleep numbers that surprised me18:52 – the reframe that changed how I see my cycle🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: [email protected]→ collabs: [email protected]🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Soundpain free period, period routine, cycle syncing, luteal phase, period cramps, hormone health, traditional chinese medicine, menstrual health, PMS relief, period nutrition, women's wellness, nervous system regulation, period self care, sleep and hormones, cycle syncing food, protein for women, period mental health, warm water benefits, herbal tea for periods, high performing women health

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