What Women Were Never Taught About Their Bodies with Elena Riu

In this powerful and deeply needed episode of Things I Want My Daughters to Know, I'm joined by Elena Riu for a conversation about women's health education — and the critical gaps that still exist across generations. We explore how so many women move through life without truly understanding their bodies — from menstrual cycles and ovulation to contraception, perimenopause, and menopause. Elena shares her work in body literacy and highlights how early experiences with menstruation shape a woman's relationship with her body for decades to come. Together, we unpack the impact of cultural conditioning, medical systems that treat the body in isolation, and the over-reliance on quick fixes like the contraceptive pill — often without informed consent or true understanding. This conversation is an invitation to reconnect with the body, to bring awareness back to natural rhythms, and to start having the conversations that were never had — especially with the next generation. 🎙️ If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps more women and practitioners find these conversations.   ✨ Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Book:  https://elenariu.co.uk/book   Menstrual tracking bracelet: https://elenariu.co.uk/moon-girl-menstrual-tracking-bracelet/   My Dear Self Postcards: https://elenariu.co.uk/om-yoga-show/ The Embodied Musician / Performer: Yoga & Breathwork For Musicians Online: https://elenariu.co.uk/the-embodied-pianist-musician-oline/ ✨ Connect with Jacqueline Rose 📌 Join my Newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/1225699/160641692811134066/share 💜Learn more about my Menopause Informed Training Program: https://www.jacquelinerosehealth.com/mitprogram   Follow Me: 🖥️ Website: https://www.jacquelinerosehealth.com/  ▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacquelinerosehealth 🌐 LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinerose-womenshealth/ 🏷️ Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/theyogaroom120   🔔 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinerose_womenshealth/