The Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness

In this solo episode, Laura introduces one of the core practices that has transformed her life: menstrual cycle awareness. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by fluctuating energy, mood, or focus (or wondered why your body doesn’t feel the same every day) this episode offers a new lens. Rather than something to manage or push through, your cycle becomes a rhythm to listen to, learn from, and work with. Laura shares her personal journey from disconnection to deep relationship with her cycle, and breaks down how you can begin building that relationship for yourself. What You’ll Learn Why your menstrual cycle is about so much more than your period How hormones like estrogen and progesterone impact your mood, energy, and long-term health Why the menstrual cycle is considered the fifth vital sign The four phases of the menstrual cycle and what’s happening in each The difference between the circadian rhythm (24-hour clock) and the infradian rhythm (your cycle) How modern life often ignores cyclical living and what that costs us What menstrual cycle awareness actually is (and why it’s a powerful mindfulness practice) The “Big Red Rule” and how to reclaim authority over your body How to start charting your cycle in a simple, approachable way Mentioned on the Show: Red School Wild Power: Discover the Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power by Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer and Alexandra Pope In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life by Alisa Vitti National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (n.d.). Menstrual cycles. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Retrieved April 15, 2026, from https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/org/od/directors_corner/prev_updates/menstrual-cycles ABOUT LAURA POTTER Through cyclical living and embodiment practices, Laura helps women move from burnout to a more intuitive, sustainable, and self-trusting way of living. She empowers clients to honor their menstrual cycles, release perfectionism, and embrace each season of life. If you’re ready to deepen this work, Laura offers: Intro Sessions to learn the foundations of menstrual cycle awareness 3- and 6-Month Coaching Containers 2 sessions per month Ongoing support tracking your cycle, patterns, and transformations Learn More Here: https://www.phasesofembodiment.com/cyclecoaching 📞 Book a free discovery call here to see if Menstrual Cycle Coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/laurapotteryoga/cycle-coaching-discovery-call 🌐 Website: phasesofembodiment.com 📲 Instagram: @phasesofembodiment