inPhase: The Cycling Syncing Podcast

This week on InPhase, Lauren and Robin are joined by wine enthusiast, actress, and certified cool girl Natalie Pelletier for the episode they have been dreaming of doing: what to drink in every phase of your cycle.Natalie got her start in the wine world at Dominic's in LA under a female wine director who changed everything for her. She has since worked alongside some of the most respected women in the industry, and now sells organic, sustainably farmed wines across California.Together, Lauren, Robin, and Natalie break it all down: a warming Pinot Noir or lighter-bodied red for your menstrual phase, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or skin contact orange wine for follicular, something sparkling for ovulation (Lambrusco counts, and yes it pairs perfectly with pizza), and a fuller-bodied red blend or textured rose for luteal. Plus what's actually happening in your body during each phase, why your alcohol tolerance shifts throughout your cycle, and the one simple thing to look for on the back of a bottle that can change everything.Also covered: the case for pet nats, why intentional red blends deserve more credit, how Robin accidentally thought Normal People was a love story, and the time Lauren found herself half a glass into ovulation and ready to write a thesis.Natalie is on Instagram at @irishfrecklegirl and @drinknattywines.Robin Dybevik: I’m good with that! Want me to quick draft episode description 

This week on InPhase, Lauren and Robin are tackling one of the most aspirational corners of cycle syncing: your career. Because yes, your hormones affect how you think, how you communicate, how you lead, how you create, and how you handle stress. And once you understand that, everything changes.Lauren is fresh off a 40-hour trip to Miami with Gabe and riding the high of day one follicular. Robin is deep in luteal, color-coding her Google Calendar, and already drafting her to-do list mid-recording. Together they break down exactly how each phase of your cycle maps to a different working style and what that means for when to brainstorm, when to present, when to negotiate, and when to quietly clear your inbox and call it a win.They cover the menstrual phase as the strategic reset (solo work, big picture thinking, vision planning), follicular as the expansion phase (brainstorms, first drafts, saying yes to new things), ovulation as your peak performance window (presentations, negotiations, the job interview you actually want to nail), and luteal as editor-in-chief mode (refining, finishing, tightening up the things that have been driving you crazy all month).Plus: why the modern workplace was built for linear productivity but women are cyclical by design and what to do about it.This week's Luteal Made Me Do It submission comes from a listener who decided to do a 24-hour fast while moving apartments. During her luteal phase. She ended up on the closet floor crying. She's okay and we're so glad she sent it in. Got your own Luteal Made Me Do It story? Leave us a voicemail through the link in our Instagram bio @inphasepod and we read and listen to every single one.

This week on InPhase, Lauren and Robin are doing a full girlhood catch-up — Robin's wedding dress shopping trip to New York with her mom (she may have found the one), banana belt guy in Brentwood, and why electric guitar is apparently the passive-aggressive weapon of choice in Robin's household.Both hosts are deep in luteal, and it shows. Robin had a heavy but breakthrough therapy session. Lauren journaled through Encanto playing in the background. They get into what it actually feels like to go from main character energy to feeling like the side piece in your own life overnight.Then: Luteal Made Me Do It is back. This week's submissions include a woman who exiled her husband to the basement the night he surprised her by coming home early (Thai food was ordered, face mask was on), and another who spent nine days simultaneously learning French and Spanish because not knowing either felt "embarrassing."Finally, Lauren and Robin answer a listener question about everything nobody told you about ovulation — mid-cycle spotting, mittelschmerz, whether you can actually feel which ovary is releasing an egg, and all the weird symptoms your health class definitely skipped.Got a Luteal Made Me Do It story? ⁠Tell us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Inphasepodcast

Ever convinced yourself your relationship is over… only to get your period the next day?Welcome to the luteal phase.In this episode, Robin and Lauren dive into the most unhinged, emotional, and weirdly specific things women experience in the week or two before their period - from picking fights and overanalyzing texts to crying over nothing and almost quitting your job. They asked the community to share their wildest luteal moments, and let’s just say… you’re not alone.But beneath the chaos, there’s a reason this happens.They break down what’s actually going on hormonally during the luteal phase, why your brain suddenly starts scanning for problems, and how this phase can amplify emotions, insecurities, and underlying truths. Plus, they share our own very real (and slightly dramatic) luteal stories.If you’ve ever thought “wait… is it me, or is it my hormones?” - this episode is for you.

In this episode of InPhase: The Cycle Syncing Podcast, the hosts are breaking down one of the most searched cycle syncing topics — how to work out smarter by letting your hormones lead.From "Why does Barry's feel impossible one week and effortless the next?" to "When should I actually go for a PR?" — they're covering exactly what's happening in your body during each phase of your cycle and how to move with it, not against it.Lauren opens up about being a former All-American wrestler turned marathon runner and yoga teacher, and how even she still has to remind herself to give her body grace during her period. Robin shares how adjusting her workouts was the very first cycle syncing change that made her a believer — and why walking is secretly one of the most powerful tools in your cycle syncing toolkit.

PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) isn’t just “bad PMS”—it’s a serious, hormone-driven condition that can impact your mood, identity, and relationships in ways most people don’t fully understand.In this episode of inPhase, Robin and Lauren sit down with Cammie Arnold-Scott—podcaster, content creator, and advocate in the women’s health space—to unpack her deeply personal experience living with PMDD. From the confusion of early symptoms to the frustration of being dismissed or misdiagnosed, Cammie shares what it actually feels like when your cycle starts working against you.Together, they break down what PMDD is, how it’s often mistaken for PMS (or worse), and the signs more women need to know. The conversation goes beyond the clinical—into the emotional toll, the strain it can put on relationships, and the reality of trying to function when you don’t feel like yourself.And then, the part that surprised us most: Cammie opens up about the treatment approach that’s changed everything for her—including the use of antidepressants and GLP-1 medications—and how she’s rethinking what support can actually look like.If you’ve ever felt unlike yourself before your period—or wondered if there’s more going on—this episode is for you.

Real talk: we're not doctors — we're just two women who've done the research and want to share what's worked for us. Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Before starting any new supplements, please check in with your doctor or a trusted healthcare provider. Supplementing Your Cycle: Your supplements shouldn’t feel like a part-time job or too overwhelming to know where to start… and they definitely shouldn’t be a guessing game.In this episode of In Phase, Lauren and Robin are breaking down what supplements actually are, why they matter for your hormones, and how to support your body intentionally throughout each phase of your cycle. From cramps and fatigue to brain fog, mood swings, and PMS, they walk through what your body is asking for—and how to meet it.They get into the difference between daily “foundation” supplements and phase-specific support, what’s actually worth taking (and what’s not), and how to build a routine that works with your body instead of overwhelming it.Because your body isn’t broken—it just might be under-supported.

You asked, Lauren and Robin answered. In this episode of InPhase: The Cycle Syncing Podcast, the hosts are tackling the top 5 questions the internet keeps searching about cycle syncing — and spoiler: none of them are dumb questions.From "Can I cycle sync if I'm on birth control?" to "Does this actually work?" — they're breaking it all down with real research, personal stories, and zero judgment. Whether your cycle is perfectly regular, wildly unpredictable, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you.They cover whether you can cycle sync on hormonal birth control, what to do if your cycle is irregular, how to actually start and what to track, and the best workouts for each phase — plus Robin opens up about how sky-high stress sent her cycle completely off the rails, and Lauren shares how she went from a wildly detailed spreadsheet to becoming a full convert.

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women—yet it still takes an average of nearly a decade (?!) to diagnose. In this episode, Robin and Lauren share real stories from women living with endometriosis—bringing voice to an experience that’s too often dismissed, misunderstood or brushed off as "period pain".Together, they break down what endometriosis actually is, the early signs so many of us are taught to ignore, and why diagnosis can take years—often leaving women feeling ignored, unheard, and alone. They also explore the systemic gaps in research and care, along with holistic approaches and lifestyle shifts that can help support the body during endo flare-ups.Because pain is not the price of womanhood—and you deserve to be heard, believed, and cared for.If you'd like to donate to research for endometrioses please see organization options below: -ENDOMETRIOSIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA-ENDOMETRIOSIS ASSOCIATION-WORLD ENDOMETRIOSIS RESEARCH FOUNDATION (WERF)

In Part 2 of our Period History series, inPhase turns toward the shadow side of the story—how something once revered as sacred became something to hide.Robin and Lauren trace the cultural shift from ancient societies that honored menstruation as powerful and intuitive, to a world where it became stigmatized, medicalized, and silenced. They explore how the rise of patriarchal structures reframed the female body as something to control, not celebrate—and how that shift rippled through religion, medicine, and society at large.From the persecution of midwives and healers during the Salem witch trials to the systematic removal of women from positions of authority over their own bodies, this episode unpacks how fear and misunderstanding of female biology shaped centuries of shame. What was once seen as cyclical wisdom became labeled as hysteria. What was once communal became private. Hidden.But this isn’t just history—it’s context for how we experience our bodies today.This episode invites you to question what you’ve been taught, reconnect to what was lost, and begin rewriting the narrative around your cycle—not as something inconvenient, but as something inherently powerful.

Plot twist: periods used to be considered powerful. Like, actually powerful.Robin and Lauren dive into the wild history of menstruation—from Cherokee traditions that viewed menstrual blood as a source of strength, to menstrual huts where women gathered and bled together in community. They also unpack modern concepts like “red witches” and “white witches”—terms used to describe whether your cycle syncs with the full moon or new moon.Spoiler: somewhere along the way, we went from “menstruating women are powerful” to “hide your tampon up your sleeve.” How did that happen? Let’s find out.

Lauren and Robin talk about postpartum—the parts no one really prepares you for. Lauren opens up about the highs, lows, and unexpected realities of breastfeeding and early motherhood, while Robin opens up about the messy middle of not knowing whether motherhood is her path.Together, they unpack what they wish women were taught about postpartum, why this phase deserves more support, and how friends, partners, and communities can show up better for the mothers in their lives. Because postpartum isn’t just a moment—it’s a transition that deserves to be seen, supported, and talked about.

Consider this your Cycle Syncing 101 from friends who are figuring it out alongside you. Lauren and Robin break down the four phases of the menstrual cycle—menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal—and what's actually happening in your body during each one. They talk through how you might feel in each phase and share what they've learned about adjusting nutrition, exercise, and schedules to work with your body instead of against it.

Robin and Lauren talk about the new life phases they’ve entered—Lauren just became a mom and Robin recently got engaged. They deep dive into Lauren’s birth story, from singing “Who Let the Dogs Out” to speed up labor to her new, love-filled relationship with her postpartum body. Robin walks through the surprise NYC proposal her fiancé pulled off, and both reflect on how these major life transitions have changed their relationship with their bodies.

In this episode, Lauren and Robin introduce you to the magic of cycle syncing, lament about why it seems that no one else is talking about it, and share a little bit about who they are. They talk the love-hate relationship they have with LA, the criminal woes of living with a man when you’re in your luteal phase, and ways to ease into cycle syncing if you’re new to it.