Best Menstrual Cycle Awareness Podcasts (2025)

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219. The Rage, Grace and Alchemy of Menopause (Tanya Forgan) 55:35

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For many of us menopause announces itself in our lives through some kind of betrayal. For today’s podcast guest, that betrayal came in the form of a dismantling of identity that provoked one particular emotion on a whole new level - rage. Our guest today is the brilliant trauma-informed embodiment guide, facilitator, and heart activist Tanya Forgan…

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116. When Illness Delays Ovulation: Infections, Long COVID & Your Cycle 17:11

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Illness can throw off your hormones—and it’s not “just stress.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explains how acute infections and Long COVID can delay ovulation, shorten the luteal phase, trigger heavier or brown bleeding, and decrease your energy. You’ll learn what typically self-corrects within a couple of cycles, when 3+ irregular cycles sig…

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Your Fertility Journey Deserves Clarity: IVF Costs and Considerations with Lakia Holmes 1:13:44

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In this powerful episode, we dive into the truth behind the financial and emotional costs of IVF with Lakia Holmes, fertility advocate and founder of The Fertility Finance Coach. Together, we break down what most clinics don’t tell you — the real numbers behind treatment, the overlooked emotional toll, and how to reclaim sovereignty in your fertili…

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Can Protestants use NFP? w/ Emma Waters 51:35

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Back in Season 2, we asked the question "Can Catholics use NFP?" to tackle some of the perceived controversies that surround the use of fertility awareness methods (FAMs) when used for family planning (often referred to in this context as "natural family planning" — hence, "NFP"). Because Natural Womanhood is dedicated to the belief that fertility …

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Episode 49 - Haunted History: Alternative Timelines 37:11

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In this Haunted History episode, we enter a Twilight Zone of alternate timelines asking the big “what ifs” of women’s history. What if the witch hunts hadn’t erased generations of women healers? If authoritarian governments hadn’t cemented control over bodies and voices? What if women’s health had been researched at the same pace of men’s health? I…

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218. Passing Through the Veils: Perimenopause as Sacred Preparation (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:01:02

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As we enter our forties, many of us start to experience signals from our body that show us that we can’t override ourselves anymore. We become more permeable, our energy levels shift, and we tend to have less capacity. If we don’t clock these changes and find ways to adapt our lives, we’ll start to experience trouble inside ourselves often in the f…

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115. Miscarriage & Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Thoughtful, Cycle-Informed Evaluation 18:28

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What if the most important step after pregnancy loss isn’t “try again,” but being truly seen and given a thoughtful plan? In this special episode for Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares how restorative reproductive medicine supports women with cycle-informed evaluation, timed hormone labs, thyroid and insulin testing,…

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It Takes Two: Rethinking Fertility Beyond the Female Body with Gabriela Rosa 1:00:58

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In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we unravel the deeply ingrained myth that fertility is solely a “female issue.” Host Adrienne Irizarry, a holistic women’s health practitioner, invites you into a real, raw, and informed conversation about why fertility must be seen through a whole-body, whole-couple lens. Together, we explore: The silent epid…

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Episode 48 - Haunted History: Childbirth and Gynecology 45:23

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In this Haunted History episode, we expose how modern gynecology and obstetrics were built on the suffering of women—especially enslaved Black women experimented on by Marion Sims without anesthesia. We’ll trace how the flat-on-the-back birthing position came not from nature but from patriarchal convenience, how women were denied pain relief for re…

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Episode 69 - Reclaiming Your Power in Birth with Karissa Bollinger 1:03:42

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🐚Topics covered Karissa's journey from corporate wellness to birth work through personal initiation Why intellectualizing birth doesn't prevent power outsourcing during labor Four waves of Wavework: physical prep, emotional alchemy, trance state, primal intelligence Rehearsing birth intensity through simulations before labor arrives Emotional cathe…

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217. How to Navigate The Heat of Menopause with Water Medicine (Tamu Mosley) 56:34

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Our guest today is Tamu Mosley, who is a student of Alexandra and Sjanie’s Menopause: The Great Awakener course, and is an initiated Sacred Woman, wholistic wellness facilitator, teacher, and mama. Tamu was guided by her mum to track her cycles from her very first bleed, and now, a few years post menopause, she sees how cycle awareness guided her t…

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114. GLP-1 Medications & Fertility: What Women Need to Know 15:14

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What if the medication helping your blood sugar and weight was quietly disrupting your menstrual cycle—or even your fertility? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how GLP-1 agonists (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) intersect with hormones, ovulation, and conception. Learn why some women see improved cycles, while others e…

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Beyond The Treadmill: What Your Body Really Needs After Menopause with Alicia Jones 56:53

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Most women over 50 have been told the same thing by their doctors: do more cardio, keep your weight down, and move your body every day. But what if that advice isn’t just outdated—it’s actively working against your well-being? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m pulling back the curtain on the fitness myths that keep midlife women exhausted,…

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Episode 47 - Haunted History: Lobotomies 34:41

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In this Haunted History episode, we uncover the chilling story of lobotomies and the women who were most often subjected to them. Sold as a miracle cure for everything from depression to defiance, the procedure left thousands of women scarred, silenced, or erased altogether. Behind the surgical theater curtain was a system that punished women for b…

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216. How to Manage the Emotional Heat of Menopause (Alexandra & Sjanie) 58:00

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Menopause is an immense life event, a great initiation. Not only is it a complete hormonal shift in the landscape of your overall health, it’s also a psycho-spiritual transformation, which can bring with it a huge emotional rollercoaster. Rage, grief, emptiness, exposure, hurt, anxiety - they can all create a sense of groundlessness in menopause, t…

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113. Brown Bleeding & Fertility: Could It Be Chronic Endometritis? 15:25

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Could persistent brown bleeding or unexplained fertility struggles be more than “just old blood”? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur uncovers the often-missed condition of chronic endometritis—a quiet, low-grade inflammation of the uterine lining that standard fertility workups frequently overlook. You’ll learn how to recognize key…

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Giving Ourselves Grace with Carissa Karban 52:55

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By Adrienne Irizarry, HWH

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Episode 68 - Reclaiming Health Through Circadian Biology & Sunlight Wisdom with Zaid K. Dahhaj 48:49

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By Iris Josephina

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Episode 46 - Haunted History: Hysteria 35:33

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In this Haunted History episode, we dig into Hysteria. The infamous diagnosis that turned women’s emotions, sexuality, and pain into a medical horror story. From ancient Greece’s myth of the “wandering womb” to the locked wards of 19th-century asylums, hysteria was never about healing women. It was about controlling them, silencing them, and punish…

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215. Replay: How to Mother Yourself Through Menopause (Chameli Gad) 1:10:46

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It’s world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we’ll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course…

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214. Replay: How Yoga Nidra can Support Menstrual and Menopause Rest (Tracee Stanley) 57:53

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It’s world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we’ll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course…

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213. Replay: Menopause as a Gateway to Magnificence and Knowing Our Worth (Prune Harris) 59:45

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It’s world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we’ll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course…

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212. Replay: The Myth, Magic and Metamorphosis of Menopause (Dr Sharon Blackie) 1:02:34

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It’s world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we’ll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. And their online course…

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112. Irregular Periods: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You 16:28

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Irregular periods aren’t random—they’re your body’s way of signaling that something deeper may be going on. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks the most common causes of irregular cycles, from PCOS and thyroid dysfunction to stress, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and more. Through Nora’s story, you’ll see how cycle charting plus t…

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211. Replay: The Transformation of Menopause: Stepping into our Responsibility to Life (Jane Hardwicke Collings) 57:22

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It’s world menopause day later this month, and throughout October we’ll be sharing on social media about how we can rewrite the cultural narrative of menopause. On October 21st - 23rd, Alexandra and Sjanie would like to invite you to join them for their free three-day online menopause event: How Menopause Awakens Your Power. Their online course, Me…

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Breaking the Hustle Myth: Cycle-Aligned Planning & Feminine Flow with Anna Hall 1:08:12

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What if productivity wasn’t about pushing harder, but about flowing with your body’s natural rhythms? In this episode of The Reproductive Rebel Podcast, I sit down with Anna Hall of Embody Space to challenge the toxic hustle myth and explore what it means to live and work cyclically. Anna shares how cycle-aligned planning allows you to tap into you…

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111. PCOS Awareness Month Special: The Right Way to Diagnose & Treat 17:49

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During this month, of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness, we discuss one of the most common yet misunderstood conditions women face. Too often, the diagnosis is handed out—or dismissed—based on a single untimed lab or quick ultrasound. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur dives into the real signs of PCOS, why proper timing a…

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The Future of Our Planet with Paul Hawken: Regeneration, Climate Solutions & Hope 1:17:16

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This week we sat down with Paul Hawken, a renowned American environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author who has dedicated his life to addressing ecological and social challenges. Paul is the founder of pioneering initiatives such as Project Drawdown and Project Regeneration, and has written influential books including The Ecology of Commerce, Blesse…

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Not One-Size-Fits-All: Metabolic Typing and Personalized Nutrition with Dr. Anju Mathur 33:22

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In today’s episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Dr. Anju Mather, a functional medicine physician with a deep commitment to whole-person healing. Together, we explore the power of metabolic typing — a personalized approach to nutrition that honors your body’s unique biochemistry. If you’ve ever struggled with diets that don’t seem to “work…

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Breaking free from black & white wellness thinking, w/ nutritionist Ginny Noce, RN 1:08:33

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Functional medicine-trained nurse and nutritionist Ginny Noce (aka "The Women's Health RN," as she's known to her thousands of Instagram followers) wants you to know that using the nonstick cookware at your AirBnB during your long weekend away isn't going to make or break your fertility health. She also wants you to know that "calories in, calories…

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210. How to Claim Your Sacred Rest (Octavia Raheem) 1:04:17

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In a world which is moving too fast, we have to claim our rest, which is why I’m delighted to share this conversation with an incredible woman who sees herself as a Chief Operating Daydreaming Officer and Dream Keeper. Octavia Raheem is an award-winning author, rest coach, a yoga and meditation teacher, and speaker. Yoga Journal magazine has recogn…

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110. Why ‘Normal’ Lab Results Can Still Miss the Diagnosis 22:41

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What if being told “your labs are normal” didn’t mean normal at all—but incomplete? In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks why conventional testing often misses the root causes of infertility, irregular cycles, and miscarriage. You’ll learn how cycle-informed, time-specific testing reveals the bigger picture and how a restorati…

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The Silent Saboteur: Childhood Trauma's Hidden Role in Reproductive Health with Riana Milne 41:35

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What if your fertility journey isn’t about what’s wrong with your body — but what your body is trying to protect? In this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re joined by trauma-informed coach and relationship expert Riana Milne for a deep dive into how unresolved childhood trauma silently impacts reproductive health. From stress hormone imb…

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Episode 67 - Seasonal Eating & Your Body Clock: Why Food is Information 24:11

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🐚Topics covered Applied quantum biology as the missing link in hormone health Food as information, light, and time rather than just calories or macros How your body reads the light, season, and environment stored in food Syncing your inner rhythms with the outer rhythms of Earth through food Why eating tropical fruit in the European winter creates …

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109. Endometriosis Treatment: Beyond Birth Control & Hysterectomy 18:35

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Endometriosis care is too often reduced to “birth control or hysterectomy”—but women deserve better. In this second part of our endometriosis deep dive, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores treatment strategies that go beyond symptom suppression. We’ll talk about how bioidentical hormones, anti-inflammatory support, and cycle-informed care can help while yo…

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Beyond the Veil: When the Body Starts Talking Loudly in Perimenopause with LisaBeth Lent 39:16

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Perimenopause is often painted as a problem to be fixed, silenced, or medicated away. But what if it’s something more sacred? What if the mood swings, the fatigue, the rage, the sleepless nights—are not signs of something wrong with you, but signs that something wants to rise within you? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we peel back the veil …

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Episode 66 – From Boy to Man: Why Men Aren’t Stepping Up & How to Build Safe, Balanced Relationships with Alessandro Frosali 49:35

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🐚Topics covered Alessandro's personal journey to becoming a men's coach Why men aren't stepping up - pendulum swing from toxic to passive masculinity The difference between "spine" versus "heart" in men Cultural role models shifting from the Marlboro Man to Homer Simpson Creating safe spaces for men to share vulnerably Speaking truth without negati…

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209. The Future of Leadership is Menstrual: A Revolution in Power (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:00:50

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In a world where fast-paced technology and artificial intelligence are on the rise, where each day brings fresh news of global injustice and conflict and where radical shifts are needed to create a sustainable future on earth, it’s no wonder that we can find ourselves overwhelmed and numb. But, the daily practice of menstrual cycle awareness can se…

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108. Endometriosis Symptoms & Diagnosis: What Every Woman Needs to Know 18:58

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Endometriosis is more than just painful periods—it’s a chronic condition that can impact fertility, digestion, bladder health, and your overall quality of life. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks why diagnosis is so often delayed, why ultrasounds and even MRIs may miss it, and when to seek surgical expertise. Through Lena’s…

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Unplug to Rewire: Natural Tools for Modern Wellness with Isabella Young 50:16

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Welcome to this episode of the Reproductive Rebel podcast, where we explore the wisdom your body remembers and the rituals that bring you home to yourself. In today’s conversation, we’re diving into natural technologies—ancient, Earth-honoring practices that support optimal health in our modern, overstimulated world. If your hormones feel off, your…

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Episode 65 - How to Unlearn Shame Around Our Menstrual Cycle 26:16

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🐚Topics covered The difference between guilt and shame - guilt says "I did something wrong" while shame says "I am something wrong" How shame disconnects us from our true identity and wraps itself around who we are Understanding healthy shame vs toxic shame and recognizing the difference in your own life Shame is a learned behavior that only exists…

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107. Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar & Hormones: What Your Doctor Might Be Missing 21:46

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Insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalances can quietly disrupt ovulation, cause irregular cycles, worsen acne, and make fertility harder to achieve. In this episode of Cycle Wisdom, Dr. Monica Minjeur shares Becky’s journey to natural conception after uncovering hidden insulin issues. Learn how restorative medicine testing finds problems missed …

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Radiance Reclaimed: Holistic Beauty Without the Toxins with Renee Harris 36:18

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In a world of ingredient overload, greenwashing, and toxic beauty standards, how do we care for our skin without compromising our health? In this radiant episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by Renee Harris, founder of MadeOn Skincare and a pioneer in the clean beauty space. Together, we dive into the healing power of simplicity, the myths of …

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Why body literacy & informed consent go hand-in-hand, w/ Katie Vidmar 54:19

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"There is no informed consent without body literacy," says Katie Vidmar, Natural Womanhood's Director of Programs, in this fascinating episode of The Natural Womanhood Podcast. "If you don't know how your body works in a state of health, you can't wrap your mind around what's at stake with any given healthcare decision." In this episode, Katie sits…

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Episode 45: Sex, power and the myths we inherited 24:53

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In this episode we uncover how patriarchy erased women’s pleasure from medieval medicine to Freud to today’s orgasm gap. We will be on break for the month of September (2025) and be back with PinkpillRx Season 2 on 10/6/25! Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop:https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Pat…

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208. The Messy Middle of Menopause (Ruby May) 55:49

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As we’ve explored a lot on the podcast with the women and folks who have shared their own menopause stories, it can be a disorientating, deeply challenging, and very messy process. And today we’re hearing from a woman who is generously sharing right from the messy middle of her menopause journey. Ruby May is a coach, facilitator and community weave…

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106. Perimenopause - Thriving in the Transition 15:28

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Perimenopause can bring heavy cycles, mood swings, weight gain, and brain fog — but it’s not “just part of getting older.” In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks what’s really happening with your hormones during this transition and why estrogen dominance plays such a big role. You’ll hear Stella’s story and learn how a restorative reproductive…

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From Disconnection to Desire: Reclaiming Pleasure Through the Erotic Blueprints with Sacha Fossa 1:10:17

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In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, Adrienne is joined by Sacha Fossa, somatic sexologist and certified Erotic Blueprint™ Coach, for a transformative conversation about the journey from body disconnection to radical pleasure. Together, they explore: What the five Erotic Blueprints are and how they work How cultural conditioning and trauma affect…

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Episode 44 - TikToks: Menstrual Stem Cells, CEO Johns, Men’s Health & Pregnancy Outcomes 31:42

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In this rapid-fire reaction episode, we’re listening to TikToks that will make you say wait, why aren’t we talking about this more?From the untapped power of menstrual stem cells, to the absurd fact that female CEOs just recently outnumbered CEOs named John. We’ll also explore how men’s health impacts pregnancy outcomes (including preeclampsia and …