Kickstart the new year with Period Besties: Easing Into Your Menstrual Health

In the latest episode of the Period Besties Podcast, Stasha and Katie dive into the nuances of period coaching, offering practical tips and reassurance for managing your cycles in the new year.

They explore why January often brings more intense PMS symptoms and discuss how factors like holiday indulgences and seasonal changes can impact your menstrual health.

With insights from experts and personal anecdotes, they emphasize the importance of nourishment, hydration, and mindful consumption. The episode also highlights beneficial practices like incorporating fermented foods to curb sugar cravings and the importance of vitamin D.

Join the conversation on enhancing your menstrual well-being and consider joining their upcoming 'Nourish and Flourish' workshop in February for more personalized guidance.

Nourish & Flourish: https://stasha.kartra.com/page/NourishFlourish

00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

01:19 New Year, New Period: What to Expect

01:53 Understanding January Period Changes

05:54 Alcohol and Its Impact on Your Period

13:11 Managing Sugar Cravings and Blood Sugar

18:33 The Importance of Vitamin D

27:35 Nourish and Flourish Workshop

29:58 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc

Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

Books:

The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution

Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/

Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Replay Holiday! We hope you enjoy this holiday replay episode from season 1.

Today we have the honor of sharing our interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! What a fantastic conversation and insight into life behind the scenes. With lots of practical tips, and inspiration, you're going to love this episode.

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. In her bestselling book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health.

https://fertilityfriday.com

Socials: @FertilityFriday

Todays episode is sponsored by:

Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com

KatieBressack.com

Instagram and Facebook:

@StashaWashburn

@KatieBressack

Freebies:

https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc

https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

Books:

The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution

Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/

Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Welcome to our holiday replay episodes! We've picked out some of our favorite episodes and are sharing them again for the holidays. Enjoy and let us know what your favorite episode is!

In this special episode, we're joined by experts Kristen and Maria, authors of 'The Great Menopause Myth', to delve into the world of perimenopause and menopause. We explore the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, the importance of testing, and practical day-to-day tips for navigating this stage of life. Our guests share their personal journeys, their passion for education, and why age should not deter you from seeking HRT. Whether you're experiencing symptoms, considering HRT or just curious about menopause, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and actionable advice.

Find them here: www.wiseandwell.me

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wise_and_well_ 21

Meals for Midlife Women: https://square-tiger-80698.myflodesk.com/aca412a3-5b82-4366-8ca8-6ed87b965782

00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

03:46 Introducing Special Guests: Kristen and Maria

04:34 Personal Menopause Journeys

08:43 The Birth of Wise and Well

09:38 The Importance of Hormone Education

12:02 Diving into Perimenopause

17:07 Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

23:14 The Natural Aging Debate

29:13 The Benefits of Starting HRT Early

32:50 Tracking Ovulation and Health

34:26 Client's HRT Journey at 72

35:01 Quality of Life Improvements with HRT

35:28 Challenges of Older Generations with HRT

38:02 Self-Care Non-Negotiables for Menopause

44:01 Importance of Testing Before and During HRT

49:05 Fun Lightning Round Questions

56:33 Conclusion and Farewell

Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution

Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/

Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound