Welcome to Pick Me Up Pod. We’re a podcast that’s uncovering the core issues at the heart of everyone’s menstrual journey. The funny stuff, the bloody stuff and all the stories we collect along the way.
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Episode 15: Syncing Your Cycle to your Life with Period Coach, Consciously Cait
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47:11This week Sophie had the privilege of talking to the amazing Cait about the different phases of the cycle, why ovulation is the most important part of the menstrual cycle and how healthy habits are reflected in your period. Cait is an amazing content creator and period coach and you can connect with her here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@conscio…
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Episode 14: When the Thongs did not Corroborate with the Pads feat. Betsy Flickinger
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38:35Listen in this week as Sophie talks with her childhood & adulthood bestie about getting their periods at the same time!By EssVee Studio
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Episode 13: Uterine Fibroids & What they Don't tell You about Oral Contraceptives
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26:28In this week's episode, join Sophie as she shares struggles with her uterine fibroids and learn more about what doctor's don't tell you about contraceptives via Dr. Sara Gottfried on the Huberman Lab podcast Full 2.4 hour Huberman Labs episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVRDGQhoEYQ&t=7850s&ab_channel=AndrewHuberman…
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Episode 12: Anne, You Want Me to Come Over and Pull Out WHAT?!
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47:24Join us this week as good friend of the show, Anne, talks about her journey with going on and off the pill, an IUD insertion that ending up with her lying unconscious on the table & our favorite period products Youtuber referenced in the show: https://www.youtube.com/@FemmeHeadBy EssVee Studio
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Episode 11: Period Myths & TENS Device that Cures Period Cramps?!
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24:23This week we talk about how going into the office on your period SUCKS, listen to Dr. Jen Gunter talk about the mechanics behind cramps and different patriarchal myths around our cycles. Watch Jen Gunter's talk below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysRvYxznrq4&t=149sBy EssVee Studio
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Episode 10: Growing Up in a House Full of Women with Jenny LaChance
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46:15Listen to boating-extraordinaire Jenny LaChance talk about her positive experience with her IUD, growing up in a house full of women and negative experiences with judgemental OBGYNs.By EssVee Studio
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Episode 9: The Latest on Endometriosis Studies out of MIT
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23:25Join Sophie on a solo episode uncovering some of the latest studies on endometriosis coming out of MIT. Endometriosis is a painful affliction that affects 1 out of 10 women and causes painful tissue growth outside of the uterus. Causes of endometriosis are unknown but studies are slowly starting to uncover its inflammatory nature and that it might …
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Episode 8: Kyrha Lever Ruff talks about Nutrition, Copper IUDs & Egg Freezing
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47:35This week Kyrha Lever Ruff talks about why celery juice has changed her health, how a low-hormone IUD has been the solution for her struggles with oral contraceptives and why egg freezing might not be as promising for gender equity as many think! You can connect with Kyrha at the below: https://twitter.com/KyrhaOAT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/…
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Episode 7: Lucia from Women Flow NFT & her Natural Cycle
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37:46Lucia Santiago joins the pod to talk about her journey coming off of birth control and how she's aligned her cycle naturally with the seasons! Lucia is the founder of Women Flow NFT, which connects people to the power of their menstrual cycles through film. We discuss menopause and what that means for libido and our personal lives! Please follow Lu…
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Episode 6: Lucine aka Madam Frog talks Endometriosis & Slingshot Tampons
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56:57Today's episode features the amazing Lucine, aka Madam Frog 🐸 Lucine is an incredible artist, story-teller & community builder who shares the story of how she got her first period on a remote island, became a master of the art of slingshotting tampons & her journey with endometriosis. Please follow her work, art and connect with her below: https://…
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Episode 5: Hormonal Birth Control Affects Who You're Attracted to?!
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29:06Hey friend, just your host Sophie this week- listen to me make fun of myself, get enraged at the world and share some resources about birth control! Resources: https://www.science.org/content/article/sniffing-mr-right https://ideas.ted.com/how-the-birth-control-pill-affects-your-mood/ https://biomedicalodyssey.blogs.hopkinsmedicine.org/2017/01/cont…
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Episode 4: Lindsay The Boss Poss Talks Hormonal Birth Control
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35:24Lindsay "The Boss" Poss comes on the pod to talk about her mental health while taking hormonal birth control. Lindsay is the host of The Meta Woman Podcast and the Owner of Lotus Partners, where she consults on marketing and strategy for crypto. Please listen to her podcast here https://open.spotify.com/show/0zqhjb32GVeD0aBMlaMgN8?si=9d00ae6e9d584d…
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Episode 3: Liv Hajjar talks Hormone Health
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50:01Liv Hajjar aka web3wifey hops on to talk about her journey with hormones, her IUD saga and how she seeks to naturally regulate her body! Follow her @ https://twitter.com/fullstacklivBy EssVee Studio
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Episode 2: Amanda Smith Talks Maternal Relationships
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37:55Amanda Smith joins us and talks about how her familial circumstance affected her growing up and how that impacted her relationship with her cycle. Please shoot her a follow @AmandaSWriter on Twitter!By EssVee Studio
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The first episode of Pick Me Up Pod! Listen in as your host, Sophie, takes you through her own menstrual journey. Book referenced: Taking charge of your fertility by Toni WeschslerBy EssVee Studio
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