The Well Woman Podcast

16th Sept - Cervical Mucus 101 (Tracking for Natural Contraception) by Jema Lee

9th Sept - The Day 14 Ovulation Myth (And Why It's Wrong for Most of Us) by Jema Lee

2nd Sept - Preconception Care Isn't Just a 3-Month Thing (Here's What It Actually Is) by Jema Lee

26th Aug - Healthy, Fit, and Still Can't Conceive - Here's Why by Jema Lee

19th Aug - Your Period Starts in Your Brain: What the HPO/HPG Axis Actually Does by Jema Lee

12th Aug - Modern Life Is Wrecking Our Fertility by Jema Lee

6th Aug - Why Your Liver Is a Hormone Organ by Jema Lee

Jul 29th - Cyclical Wheel & Celebrating Imbolc (Seasonal New Year) by Jema Lee

Jan 14th - What I discovered about trusting myself by Jema Lee

Feb 17th - Big shifts, New Years, Valentines & Crunchy Crafting... by Jema Lee

Feb 25th - Breaking up with Cyclical Living by Jema Lee

Mar 5th - The "geriatric mother" myth that's Ruining Fertility by Jema Lee

Apr 22nd - A deeply personal update, Grief and Joy can coexist. by Jema Lee

Apr 1st - What Easter really is, a quick Her-story Lesson by Jema Lee

Jun 3rd - A magical trip & navigating Grief by Jema Lee

Jul 22nd - Your period, is a Vital Sign of Health by Jema Lee

Jul 15th - I thought the Maiden died when I Became a Mother by Jema Lee

Jul 8th - Anyone else just want to be a '90s mum? by Jema Lee

Mar 24th - Birthday magic, new podcasts & more by Jema Lee

Jan 21st - The Placenta I kept in my Freezer for two years… by Jema Lee

In this solo episode, I am sharing my third trimester experience, covering topics like mobility and balance in relation to the changing body during pregnancy, nurturing emotional and physical health, finding trust in uncertainty, and being supported during postpartum recovery. I also talk about having open communication with partners about fears and expectations, and my approach to work-life balance during this stage as I’m preparing for birth. In This Episode: * My third trimester experience (01:40) * Physical changes and challenges in the third trimester (04:15) * The importance of mobility and movement (05:05) * Preparing for birth: emotional and physical Aspects (11:30) * The importance of nutrition and physical care (13:32) * Emotional preparation for birth (22:38) * Energetic and spiritual preparation for birth (24:22) * Approaching postpartum (26:37) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

During this wonderful conversation with Nikki (https://www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon), she shares how she became a matrescence educator, how matrescence relates to adolescence, what changes can come with becoming a mother, why widespread knowledge on matrescence could decrease post-natal depression, the impacts of terminations and birth trauma on a woman’s matrescence, her recommendations for women preparing for motherhood, how men can best prepare for fatherhood, and so much more. In This Episode: * How Nikki became a matrescence educator (04:15) * What is matrescence? (11:28) * How we can be prepared for matrescence (17:33) * The factors that contribute to postnatal depression (25:14) * Nikki’s advice for transitioning to fatherhood (38:08) * Matrescence resources Nikki recommends (43:40) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Tully (https://www.instagram.com/tullyoconnor/) gives great advice for all current or expecting fathers on how to support your family while prioritising yourself. He shares what he sees tears most couples apart after having a baby, how to approach the transition to fatherhood, how intimacy changes after having a baby, beneficial resources for fathers, how to navigate the resentment and shame new fathers experience. In This Episode: * Tully’s background and experience with fatherhood (03:23) * What Tully sees happen to many men after becoming a father (13:47) * Resources Tully recommends for men entering fatherhood (27:14) * How resentment builds and how to navigate it as a couple (32:42) * Tully’s pre-birth recommendations for men (48:20) * Tully’s personal experience after the birth of his two sons (59:56) * How intimacy changes post partum (1:09:01) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Throughout our conversation, Michelle (https://www.instagram.com/michellepalasia) talks about her personal journey to working in the birth space, what the difference is between a free birth and home birth, how couples can navigate birth preparation together and address conflict, her recommendations for birth prep, tips to adapt the physical environment for the best home birthing experience, and more ways to ensure a supported, magical home birth. In This Episode: * How Michelle began working in the birth space (03:22) * The difference between a free birth and a home birth (08:33) * Michelle’s advice for partners who have different fears about the birthing experience (21:05) * Michelle’s birth prep recommendations for individuals and couples (33:07) * How to prepare the physical environment before a home birth (48:58) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Jess talks about how she became known as “The Mama Phsyio and gives all the answers to common questions about exercise while being pregnant. She shares her personal experience, what she has seen in women she works with, the ideal movements for each trimester, what movements we should be cautious of, and why it’s important to not put pressure on ourselves. In This Episode: * How Jess became known as “The Mama Physio” (04:26) * Jess’ expertise on exercise while pregnant (13:55) * The ideal movements for each trimester (25:51) * Don’t put pressure on yourself (39:09) * What movement to be cautious of (47:50) * Jess’ tips to managing the exercise transitions (52:53) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

In this episode, Dr. Leigha (http://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd) tells the story of how she became a sleep expert, why sleep is the ultimate gauge of our nervous system, sleeping throughout the trimesters of pregnancy, how to tackle sleep insomnia and disturbances, and her message to expecting mums who are exhausted and anxious. In This Episode: * How did Dr. Leigha become a sleep expert? (04:06) * The importance of sleep during preconception (18:08) * How sleep is the ultimate gauge of your nervous system (24:30) * Sleep throughout pregnancy (29:47) * Navigating sleep disturbances and insomnia while pregnant (29:47) * Dr. Leigha’s message to pregnant women who are exhausted, stressed, and anxious (29:47) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Holliea’s (https://instagram.com/Shakti_Healing shares how this second pregnancy is different from her first time, tips for the first trimester, navigating making birthing decisions that family and friends don’t understand, connecting to your womb, the system of due dates, how she’s approaching birth this time around, and so many amazing pieces of wisdom around having a soul filled pregnancy journey. In This Episode: * The season of pregnancy Holliea is in (03:21) * Who is Holliea outside of motherhood? (06:17) * Holliea’s personal pregnancy journeys (09:34) * First trimester tips (16:36) * The importance of connecting to your womb and moon cycles (29:40) * The closing chapter before birth and the system of due dates (38:00) * A main factor why Jema has hired a midwife (47:58) * Why it’s valuable to find your tribe while pregnant (54:51) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Lindsay (https://www.instagram.com/the.food.doula) talks about her journey to becoming the food doula, how key nutrients change with pregnancy, ways to incorporate specific nutrients into your diet, reframing your perspective on food cravings, how to navigate tastes throughout pregnancy, and why context is needed to determine what’s best for each woman's pregnancy experience. In This Episode: * How Lindsay became known as the food doula (03:51) * How our key nutrients change when we are pregnant (08:44) * The importance of calcium and how to incorporate it in your diet (16:13) * Why context is so important when navigating the nutritional opinions for pregnant women (28:24) * How to reframe your perspective around food cravings (33:55) * Transitioning tastes throughout pregnancy (39:13) * How to connect with Lindsay (46:30) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Nutrition and preconption, get ready for all the insights with Meah (https://www.instagram.com/fem21). We're chatting; the role nutrition plays in preconception, why it’s never too late to change our habits, the first steps she recommends women take, why there is a lack of preconception education for men, how to talk about preconception with your partner, and so much more. In This Episode: * Changes Meah has seen in women’s preconception, fertility, and pregnancy education (05:38) * Nutritional recommendations for women preparing for conception (09:10) * The lack of preconception education for men (25:16) * How to have open and honest conversations with your partner about conception (30:37) * The first nutritional changes Meah recommends making (36:46) * It’s never too late to prioritise your health (52:23) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Meet one of my teachers Jane (https://www.instagram.com/janehardwickecollings/) who's joining us for a special episode for our Pregnancy. Tune in as she shares how she was introduced to shamanism, what our red thread is, how to do shamanic healing during preconception and pregnancy, preparing for an orgasmic birth, and so much more. In This Episode: * Jane’s background (04:02) * How Jane was introduced to shamanism (07:12) * How Jane views shamanic pregnancy (14:36) * What our red thread is (18:57) * Jane’s recommendation for preconception shamanic healing (35:25) * How to prepare for an orgasmic birth (43:23) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Welcome to another solo episode, where I am sharing my 2nd trimester experiences. From body image changes to learning how to properly rest my body during this transformational time, it’s been quite the journey. I'm holding nothing back.... get ready In This Episode: * My body image struggles during the second trimester (03:16) * Emotions around turning 37 while pregnant (06:36) * Surrendering to the rest and movement my body is craving (09:05) * Getting sick during the second trimester (19:19) * Learning to love my body during this time (30:17) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

In this solo episode, I am talking all about my journey of preconception, conception, and what my experience was in the first trimester. You will hear about how my partner and I adapted our lifestyle before conceiving, when we conceived our child, how I found out I was pregnant, why we decided on a home birth, and the symptoms I experienced throughout the first trimester. In This Episode: * What to expect from this pregnancy series (01:24) * Reflecting on my termination and my excitement about being pregnant this time around (04:10) * My preconception journey (06:54) * How my partner Brenton changed his lifestyle during preconception (14:31) * When we conceived our child (16:39) * When I found out I was pregnant (23:34) * Why we decided on a home birth (28:37) * My first trimester symptoms and challenges (31:25) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Join Chloe (https://www.instagram.com/chloeskerlak) and I as she talks about how she feels during the different seasons of her cycle, what her Menarche experience was like, how a trip to Colombia taught her how sacred menstrual blood is, her favourite rituals with her blood, how she embraces and honours her menstrual time, and advice for other menstruators. In This Episode: * How Chloe connected to the seasons of her cycle (04:23) * Chloe’s Menarche (09:28) * When Chloe realised how sacred her menstrual blood is (14:29) * Different rituals Chloe will do with her menstrual blood (16:59) * Chloe’s favourite rituals to honour her menstrual time (31:48) * A ritual Chloe encourages all young menstruators to do (38:09) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Throughout this episode, Stefanie (https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness) talks about her life as a new mother, the unique way that her mother celebrated her menarche, who taught her how to use a tampon (hint: not a family member), why it’s so important for women to create community and educate one another on menstruation, and so much more. In This Episode: * The story of Stefanie’s Menarche (04:15) * How Stefanie was educated about tampons (09:42) * The importance of women creating community and educating one another (14:18) * A period story from Stefanie’s trip to Mexico (19:38) * Stefanie’s thoughts on ending generational misinformation around menstruation (25:46) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

I have a special friend joining us again on the show today, Amanda Rootsey (https://www.instagram.com/shinefromwithinhq) to share her menarche and menstrual journey with us, including why she lost her menstrual cycle and the grief she’s experience as a woman living without a menstrual cycle. There's lots of beautiful vulnerability and pounds of love in this episode. In This Episode: * Who is Amanda? (03:45) * Amanda’s menarche story (04:49) * When and how Amanda lost her cycle (07:44) * The grief that comes with losing a menstrual cycle (09:52) * How Amanda lives cyclically without a menstrual cycle (14:12) * How Amanda honours her winter (21:21) * The different experience Amanda has during her inward and outward times in her cycle (24:42) * Amanda’s advice to her former self (33:12) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Join me and beautiful friend and Sex Coach Melissa (https://www.instagram.com/melissavranjes) for all things menstrual experience, when she got her first period, how her mother celebrated her womanhood, free bleeding, how she will honour her cycle coming back postpartum, her favourite cycle, and lots more. In This Episode: * Melissa’s experience in her first few months of pregnancy (03:21) * About Melissa’s background and journey to sex coaching (04:43) * Melissa’s menarche story (08:37) * What the first few years of menstruating were like for Melissa (12:21) * Melissa’s preferred menstrual products (19:30) * Melissa’s description of what arousal fluid release feels like (24:21) * How Melissa honours her bleed (32:33) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Join Adrienne (https://www.instagram.com/yoninutritionist) and I as she shares her menarche story, when she realised that she her menstrual experience wasn’t normal, her favourite rituals around her cycle, how to have challenging conversations with partners, and a wild story of how she pulled out her IUD with a menstrual cup. In This Episode: * Adrienne’s menarche story (06:11) * The first few years of menstruating for Adrienne (09:52) * When Adrienne realised she was having a different menstruation experience (12:12) * How Adrienne’s holistic nutrition education has helped her learn how to balance her cycle (16:14) * Adrienne’s favourite rituals around her cycle (18:46) * How Adrienne sets aside time for herself (21:24) * What Adrienne recommends for having challenging conversations with a partner (29:04) * Why Adrienne can’t use menstrual cups anymore (35:26) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Join me and my bestie Amber (https://www.instagram.com/amber_hawken/) for chats on; how pregnancy impacted her bleed, getting her bleed back after giving birth, and how she honours her bleed each month... and more In This Episode: - Who Amber Hawken is (2:47) - Amber’s first menstrual experience (7:00) - What Amber’s education around menarche was (10:30) - About the last few bleeds before Amber discovered she was pregnant (17:31) - What missing her bleeds and being pregnant was like for Amber (24:34) - Amber’s first bleed postpartum (25:56) - How Amber honours her bleed each month (28:19) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Menstruation Stories with Jes Hagan(https://www.instagram.com/hermoodmentor/). Menarche stories, menstruation in the first few years, symptoms and living with undiagnosed PMDD, hitting rock bottom and discovering PMDD. In This Episode: * About Jes’ menarche experience (04:24) * Jes’ experience during her first few years of menstruating (12:18) * What it was like for Jes living with undiagnosed PMDD (15:49) * The sequence of events that led Jes to shifting her cycle experience (27:27) * When Jes discovered what PMDD was (30:32) * What Jes wishes she knew before learning about PMDD (34:51) * Jes’ message to menstruators suffering with PMDD (40:54)

Menstruation Stories with guest Lindsay Mitchell (https://www.instagram.com/myvitalside/). First period chats, discovering period products , life on the road, and how she sets herself up for menstruating. In This Episode: * About Lindsay’s mindset shift traveling while menstruating (7:28) * How Lindsay’s experience menstruating while traveling has been (10:59) * Lindsay’s go to period products for living on the road (18:37) * Lindsay’s menarche story (22:54) * Why Lindsay is prioritizing embracing her feminine side (33:00) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Welcome to the first episode of our menstruation mini series! In this series, you will hear from some past Well Woman podcast guests and some new on their real life menstruation experiences, stories, and advice. In This Episode: * When I began menstruating (2:24) * Why I went on the hormonal contraceptive pill (5:53) * What happened to my health when I went off of the pill (9:05) * Funny menstrual experiences I have had (13:19) * About rituals and honoring our bleed (25:10) FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Throughout this conversation, Caitlin talks about what the nature cycles are, how we can use them to connect with our menstrual cycle, the cyclical seasons in both the North and South Hemispheres, the sun and moon cycles, tips for reconnecting with nature, bleeding on the Earth, and so much more. In This Episode: * Caitlin's passionate about nature work and connection (8:07) * About the cycles of nature and menstruators connection with them (11:31) * Ways we can reconnect to nature, even in a city (21:43) * Breaking down the seasons in North and South hemispheres (32:26) * About giving your menstrual blood back to the Earth (52:56) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

In this solo episode, I am talking about ways you can connect to your menstrual cycle on a deeper, more spiritual level. I explain the four phases of the cycle, my personal journey to feeling a spiritual connection to my cycle, breaking the stigma around blood, and practices I recommend for honing in on your own personal cycle connection overall as well as in conjunction with each phase. In This Episode: * When my spiritual connection to my cycle began (2:47) * Breaking down the phases of the menstrual cycle (5:29) * Simple ways to spark the connection (10:40) * Looking at blood with a new perspective (17:40) * Things you can do within each phase of the menstrual cycle (25:40)Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Throughout this episode, Jenn talks about how the health of our skin, hair, and nails can give us insight into what our body is experiencing internally. She shares the commonalities among her clients, signs to look for in hair, skin, and nails to understand your internal health, why we get period acne, and so much more. In This Episode: * How Jenn got into dermatology (3:52) * Ways our skin, hair, and nails tell us what our internal health is (13:01) * Signs to look for in hair and nail health (16:53) * Signs that our skin gives us about our health (28:17) * Why do we get period acne? (39:18) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Chatting all things healing periods and cycle challenges with food throughout this episode with Lindsey (https://www.instagram.com/food.freedom.fertility). Lindsey is sharing with us her struggle with an eating disorder, how birth control impacted her natural menstrual cycle, healing a disordered relationship with food and exercise.... and lots more. In This Episode: * How Lindsey became interested in nutrition (6:16) * When Lindsey discovered she had amenorrhea (10:42) * Addressing a disordered relationship with food and exercise (14:40) * How obsession and restriction with food impacts our menstrual cycle (20:07) * Lindsey’s advice for improving your relationship with food (32:22) * How to recognise signs from our menstrual cycle (40:02) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Is caffeine affecting your cycle? Throughout this conversation, Dr. B talks about all the different types of caffeine, caffeine with type one diabetes, how caffeine affects our hormones and menstrual cycle, when it’s best to consume caffeine, how much caffeine is alright to consume, and so much more. In This Episode: * Who is Dr. B and why did she become a naturopathic doctor? (07:08) * Top 3-5 things that contribute to hormonal imbalance (10:31) * The relationship between caffeine and cortisol (15:08) * The good and bad times to have caffeine (24:18) * What Dr. B considers a “good” coffee (33:30) * Is there a right amount of coffee to have? (41:36) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Listen as Talida (https://www.instagram.com/talida_voinea) and I chat about liver health nutrients, why the liver and gut are important, ways that they impact our cycle, the power of fiber in our diet, ways to improve a hormonal imbalance and so much more. In This Episode: * Talida’s background and journey into health education (5:50) * A common struggle Talia sees with her clients (11:07) * The foundational organs and glands that impact menstruators (14:09) * The liver function and how it impacts our cycle (15:29) * Ways to support liver health and function (20:15) * The gut function and how it relates to the menstrual cycle (21:51) * Nutrients and supplements to improve gut health (25:43) * Talida’s advice for those struggling with hormonal imbalances (39:31) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Join me for a solo episode for all my tips and routines for eating cyclically so you can feel your best during all seasons of your cycle, along with the outer seasons as well. In This Episode: * The four seasons of the cycle (03:22) * Questions to ask yourself for menstrual cycle coaching (08:35) * A rule of thumb to support digestion (12:19) * How the foods I eat adapt according to the inner and outer seasons (16:02) * The importance of building a healthy relationship with food (20:11) * My everyday supplements (25:19) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Christie Lee (https://www.instagram.com/endometriosis.dietitian), an endometriosis dietitian. We chat about how she got into endometriosis education in the first place, what makes her different from other endo-educators out there, how endometriosis is different from PCOS and so much more. In This Episode: * Who Christie is and how she got into endometriosis education (09:17) * What makes Christie different from other endometriosis educators (16:23) * What is endometriosis and how is it different from PCOS? (19:04) * Commonalities in Christie’s clients (23:18) * Myths about endometriosis (33:45) * Christie’s tips for menstruators (45:01) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema

Get to know your sleep! In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Leigha (https://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd/) chatting about sleep and how it can fluctuate with our habits and hormones. She shares her incredible insight into how going through menarche, pregnancy, post-partum, pre-menopause, and menopause can impact our sleep quality and patterns. Plus lots more. In This Episode: * About the Oura ring (05:47) * Dr. Leigha’s background (14:43) * How sleep changes with menarche (19:31) * Ways our habits impact our sleep (27:23) * Dr. Leigha’s advice for women going through menopause (34:22) * Premenopausal patterns (44:15) * Is it important to track our sleep? (51:07) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema