The Female Flow

Today, my dear friend Meikell sheds light on her work as a transformational coach, where she helps individuals and business employees tap into their own intuition to self-heal and navigate this human experience from a place of self-love rather than self-criticism. We discuss how to sit with anger and grief, along with what the world would look like if we viewed everything through a neutral lens. Dive down to the subconscious with us—it's basically a sneak peek of the next Inside Out movie.

We flooded our house on two separate occasions over the past ten days. Yes, you heard that right. Both were user-error incidents where my husband and I caused more water damage than a low-level hurricane. This week on the pod, I'll be discussing how surrendering to my cycle has taught me to swim with unwanted currents and why resisting the flow only causes more harm. Join me in learning how to float on top of the absolute raginggg waters of life; it's a lot nicer up here, promise.

Today, my friend Lena and I delve into the intricacies of Eastern and Western medicine. Lena talks about how getting a hysterectomy pulled her out of the holistic extremism she found herself in, and why living a nuanced life has improved her overall wellbeing. We explore what it was like for her to make this life-changing decision and discuss ways we can support other women facing similar health issues. To know Lena is to love her—and I'm confident that everyone who tunes in this week will feel the same.*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. TikTokers referenced:@drmaryclaire@karentangmdArticle in AHA journal showing how to mitigate some of the serious implications of menopause with HRT’shttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000912This article is great for how to approach your Dr about HRT’s: https://thepauselife.com/blogs/the-pause-blog/how-to-approach-your-healthcare-provider-about-hormone-therapy-ht

This week, I'm sharing the tip you didn't know you needed. When you're feeling low, I have the perfect solution—and no, it's not about sitting with your emotions. I'm learning that sometimes our over-analyzing little brains need a break, and rom-com rotting is my new go-to. You'll feel like you just stepped out of a therapy session after adding this mental health tool to your belt. Trust me.

This week, I'm bringing you a fun summer send-off episode, featuring bloopers from my most-listened-to episode. I realized that we often delve deep into womb talk around here, so why not lighten the mood with some girl chat outtakes? I also share an update on what the podcast will look like this summer and briefly discuss what getting pneumonia last week taught me. If that isn't enough of a mixed bag, just wait until you hear the topics Taylor and I cover today. H.A.G.S.

I *just* wrapped up my menstrual week and decided to jot down some notes while I had a ball shedding my uterine lining. Today, I'll be sharing 10 tips to help you during your own bleed week. Here's to supporting ourselves through the mountainous ups and downs of our cycles, so that we can operate from our highest state—our womanhood.*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Today, I am thrilled to welcome the one-and-only Kera Thompson to the podcast. Kera shares her insights from her role as a facilitator in the body movement space and how this has impacted her daily life. We explore the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies, both individually and collectively, and discuss our shared passion for dance and its role in helping us be more brave. If you're looking for a role model on how to step into your power, Kera is your girl. *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Today on the pod, I'll be spilling the tea about my social media addiction and strategies I have implemented to be more present in my life. If you're part of the guinea pig generation that was handed a smartphone as a young adult and you want to be more embodied in your feminine energy, then these tips are for you, girl. Let's get to it and give people the greatest gift we can.*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Do you have ADHD? Are you a mother? Are you interested in learning more about cycle-syncing? Do all of the above apply? If so, you'll thank me later for this episode. Today, I am interviewing Elizabeth Olson, an expert who helps women create systems for staying in flow. Get ready for a wild ride as we explore this female trifecta many of us navigate on the daily.*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Do you feel like sometimes, with all of the information online, you get overwhelmed with how to be the healthiest version of yourself? Same.  Are we really supposed to take cold showers, eat beef liver, and meditate every day? In today's episode, I share my opinion on why we need to be intentional about how much information we consume because sometimes— it can cause us more harm than good. Buckle up for some unlearning, babes. *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Trigger warning: infant loss/child birth traumaThis week on the podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing someone who holds a special place in my heart. Her name is Cleo, and she happens to be 90 years old. I consider her as close as any of my gal pals, and I am excited for you to meet her! While I often discuss how far we still have to go in prioritizing women's health in our society, my conversation with Cleo made me realize just how much progress we've made. Her storytelling abilities and wisdom have always been top-notch, and I knew she was the perfect elder for this interview. Get ready to fall in love with this diet-coke-loving spitfire!*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Are you a six-hour sleeper or a minimum eight-hour sleeper like me? Regardless, there's no denying the profound impact of sleep on hormone health. Today, I'll share some tips for how to get those zzz's in. Plus, I'll discuss a study that reveals women need more sleep than men! So, if you need a nap, go ahead and share this study with your male partner. After all, we do need our beauty sleep. *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

This week on the pod, I'm interviewing my good friend and talented esthetician, Diana Rothfels. We chat about all things skin surface, like Justin Bieber, Honey Boo Boo, and our desire to be mysterious. But we don't stop there— we dive deep to discuss how our internal health affects our external well-being and why the word "anti-aging" is harmful. Di also shares some skincare tips for beginners and reveals the three products she can't live without. Trust me, you don't wanna miss this one. *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Here's the thing: my house isn't dirty, it's cluttered, okay? So if you find yourself with a creative brain like mine, but maybe not with perfectly organized and labeled closets, then this flow tip is for you. Today, I'll be sharing the number one way I start my day off in flow. And seeing as it's been tried and true for the last couple of months, I feel okay sharing my secret. Let's get to it. 

In today's episode, I will be interviewing a very special guest, my baby sister, Madeline Adams. She bravely shares her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum during both of her pregnancies. We then discuss the importance of being your own advocate and believing women. Finally, we top off the conversation with ways to best support each other when it comes to family planning and raising children. Watching my sister go through HG from a front-row seat changed my perception of women's health and what is lacking. But it also allowed me to see the strength in her during one of the darkest times of her life and I'm honored to share a bit of her story with you today.*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

What do Johnny Tsunami, a three-barrel curler, and the place I was born all have in common? WAVES, BABY! Today, I'll be discussing how letting our emotions flow through us is a crucial aspect of being in your feminine. This may include an example from The Bachelor because, obviously, it's such a credible source for education. I also vulnerably share how I hid the emotional part of myself for years, only to realize it was a core pillar of my identity and how I've come to embrace it. Let's shred, bruh. *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

This week's episode featuring Dr. Keneitra Brown is like Female Health 101 with the teacher you wish you had. I was blown away by the eye-opening education on feminine hygiene that I never received as a teenage girl, let alone as a 33-year-old woman with two kids! It's time to rewrite the narrative and empower girls (and women) with the knowledge of how to properly care for their bodies. So, join me as we delve into the dos and don'ts of feminine hygiene, and even take a little detour discussing why this education is so important. As Dr. Ken puts it, 'I'm here to teach you the difference between wet, wet, and wet, because not all wet is good wet.'"*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

This week's flow tip is something that I, as a rigid, black-and-white thinker, have struggled with for years. I used to white-knuckle every goal I jotted down, but I have finally realized that it's okay to change my mind. In today's episode, I discuss why I believe we could all benefit from practicing the art of saying these four powerful words more often. *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

In this episode, I'm joined by master herbalist Debbie Gardner to talk about how we can use herbs to regulate our hormones. Debbie has been working with herbs for nearly two decades and has a wealth of knowledge to share. She'll teach us about the different types of herbs that can help with hormonal questions asked by our very own Female Flow community! We'll also discuss the importance of diet and lifestyle in supporting our hormonal health.Whether you're struggling with PMS, irregular periods, or period pain, this episode is packed with information that can help you get your hormones back on track. Ready to get into the weeds with us? *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

You know the few days before your period when you want to break things? Yeah, I feel you. That's why today, I'll be sharing three things to help you emotionally during this phase of your cycle. Get ready for your luteal life to change by creating an emotionally safe pocket in preparation for Aunt Flow's arrival.*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

In today's episode, I interview one of my very best friends as we dive into how our friendship began and the power of creative living. We discuss how children are the perfect models for what it means to live authentically and end with our 2024 ins and out. Get ready for some tangents about Abercrombie and the magic of adult play in our everyday lives in hopes of inspiring you to be a kid again. *The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Welcome to the Female Flow fam! Today, I will be discussing the birth of this podcast and why I am passionate about women's  hormone health and embracing our feminine nature. I am excited for you to join me and I hope this space will be a valuable resource in helping you find your own flow. Ready to dive into the water?*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness.