Best Menstrual Cycle Awareness Podcasts (2025)

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221. How Cycle Awareness Helps You to Have Difficult Conversations (Sarah Rosenthuler) 1:03:23

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Whether it’s at work, in our relationships, as parents or carers, or in our interaction with our community, life regularly invites us to summon up the courage to have difficult conversations. Today we’re chatting about how cultivating an intimacy with our cyclical nature can support us to show up with skillful expression and heart. Our guest today …

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120. Navigating Hormone Health After Hysterectomy 21:39

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What if surgery to remove your uterus solves one problem—but leaves you with a dozen new questions? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur breaks down what happens to your hormones after a hysterectomy, whether your ovaries were kept or removed. Learn how to recognize symptoms of hormone imbalance, what lab testing still matters, and how restorative m…

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Lawrence van Lingen, Movement Specialist 1:09:41

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We hope you enjoy our podcast with the amazing Lawrence van Lingen as much as we did recording it. Lawrence is a wealth of knowledge in a space that a lot of us take for granted, movement. Lawrence has been on a journey to help people on the high levels of sports as well as anyone that wants to make positive change to their over all health, Lawrenc…

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Birthing Yourself Anew: The Alchemy of Birth, Business and Becoming with Kimberly Spencer 50:13

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In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by the luminous Kimberly Spencer of Crown Yourself — a coach, storyteller, and sovereign entrepreneur who knows what it means to rise from the ashes and birth herself anew. Together we explore the alchemy of creation — how the portal of giving birth to babies and the portal of birthing businesses bo…

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A paradigm shift in women's health: What this award-winning clinic is doing differently 1:13:42

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How on earth does a clinic surrounded by universities—and with a large student patient population—win the "best women's health clinic" award from the Seattle Times ... without ever prescribing birth control? Helen Nguyen, CEO of 3W Medical for Women, thought it sounded too good to be true when she was told 3W had won the "Best Women's Clinic in the…

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119. Menstrual Cups & Discs: Periods Without the Leaks 20:16

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What if your period didn’t mean constant bathroom trips, backup pads, or worrying about leaks? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores menstrual cups and menstrual discs—their benefits, differences, and how to find the right fit for your body. You’ll learn what makes medical-grade silicone safer for your vaginal microbiome, how to troubleshoot…

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From Impossible to Conceivable: Rewriting the Fertility Journey with Kirsten Karchmer 50:59

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What if your fertility struggle wasn’t a personal failure—but a system failing you? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I sit down with Kirsten Karchmer, founder of Conceivable, a revolutionary platform that blends the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern technology to make fertility support both accessible and cost-effective. We t…

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118. Why IVF Should NOT Be the First Step for Infertility 17:30

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What if the first thing you were offered for infertility wasn’t a diagnosis, but a $20,000 procedure? In this episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur unpacks the growing trend of couples being fast-tracked to IVF before a true evaluation of their health. Learn what’s often missed—hormone timing, male factor issues, inflammation, thyroid dysfunction, insulin re…

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Rewriting the Script: Career Reinvention in the Wild Midlife Years with Mary Beth O’Connor 46:59

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Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a crossroads. And for many women navigating the deep waters of perimenopause, it’s a moment of reckoning with who they’ve been… and who they’re becoming. In this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re joined by Mary Beth O’Connor, a fierce voice for transformation, to talk about what it really means to change care…

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220. How Cycle Awareness Frees Your Voice and True Expression (Alexandra and Sjanie) 1:07:17

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One of the questions that comes up again and again in the Red School community is this: how can I free up my voice and share my truth? So many of us, particularly women and those socialised as female feel stuck, silenced or disconnected from our true expression, so today we’re exploring how the practice of checking in every day with your menstrual …

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117. Fertility Stress & Intimacy: What No One Talks About 16:07

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What if the hardest part of trying to conceive isn’t the lab work—but what it does to your relationship? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Monica Minjeur explores how timed intercourse can shift from connection to pressure and what couples can do to reclaim intimacy. You’ll hear Hannah and Ben’s story, plus practical ways to protect emotional closenes…

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Timelines & Test Tubes: Reclaiming Fertility Beyond The Clock with Tsao-Lin Moy 1:04:26

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We’ve all heard the warnings about the “biological clock.” But what if the way we’ve been taught to think about fertility—and time—isn’t the full story? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we explore the powerful distinction between chronological age and biological age, uncovering how your overall health, stress levels, and lifestyle can shape y…

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Episode 70 -Tech Meets Cycle Wisdom: Pioneering the Future of Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Eirini Rapti of inne 32:14

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🐚Topics covered Why measuring progesterone directly changes everything The difference between temperature tracking & hormonal data How technology can be a conversation partner What true contraceptive autonomy requires Why contraception should be collective responsibility The shift that happens when you stop the pill How to evaluate "non-hormonal" o…

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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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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 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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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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What if grace is the medicine we’ve been missing? In this heart-centered episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m joined by Carissa Karban — trauma-informed leadership coach and founder of The Heal Collective — for a tender and empowering conversation about how we meet ourselves in the midst of healing. Together, we explore: Why self-compassion is founda…

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

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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…