When the Body Responds: Bleeding, Release and Listening Closely

This episode marks a grounded point of arrival within my healing journey - not an ending, but a calm check-in from inside the process.My period arrived, and I share what unfolded with care and curiosity. As the bleed progressed, it shifted into healthy, fresh red blood. On day three, I noticed dark, structured, stretchy tissue - often described as “clots”, but not actually clots at all. I explore the difference between coagulated blood and organised uterine tissue, and why this distinction matters for how we understand our bodies.I reflect on what may have passed, what has shifted around my cysts and endometrioma, and why reduced pain matters more than absolute certainty. This episode is about learning to read the body with nuance, trusting what changes, and staying curious rather than reactive as healing continues.* Theme music: Chris Collins – https://indiemusicbox.com * Medical herbalist: Zoë Wild – http://ofthewillow.com* Koo at Luna Sound & Healing (Reiki): https://lunasoundtherapies.co.uk* Me! https://halcyonwomenshealth.com/women Get full access to Halcyon Days at www.blog.halcyonwomenshealth.com/subscribe