Best Iris Josephina Podcasts (2025)

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

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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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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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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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Episode 64 - Decolonizing Our Closets & Reconnecting to Earth with Jeanne de Kroon 52:00

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🐚Topics covered Jeanne's journey from mainstream modeling to discovering authentic craftsmanship in Nepal The founding and growth of Zazi Vintage, working with 1200+ women globally Decolonizing fashion and reconnecting to the stories behind our clothing The energetic difference between natural fibers and synthetic clothing Working with indigenous c…

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Episode 63 - PMS After Miscarriage: A Raw & Real Share About My Last 5 Months 24:32

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⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️ This episode contains detailed discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, intense grief, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care if you're currently experiencing loss, trying to conceive, or are sensitive to these topics. Iris mentions this is raw and unedited, recorded during a difficult time. 🐚Topics covered Iris's per…

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Episode 62 - The Wheel of the Year & Seasonal Living with Eimear Burke 36:57

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🐚Topics covered Eimear's journey from a strict Roman Catholic upbringing to discovering Druidry What Druidry is as a nature-based spiritual path and non-dogmatic practice The Wheel of the Year and celebrating seasonal festivals every six weeks The three strands of druidry: Bards (creativity), Ovates (healing), and Druids (wisdom) Understanding the …

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Episode 61 - The Connection Between Chakras, Menstrual Cycles & Emotional Health with Julia Rugosa 47:48

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🐚Topics covered How Iris and Julia met on a magical retreat in France and became instant friends What the chakra system is and how it connects to our physical and emotional wellbeing Understanding the seven chakras from root to crown and their individual qualities How to identify when chakras are blocked or imbalanced through internal and external …

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Episode 60 - How the Position of Your Womb Impacts Menstrual Health 31:41

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🐚Topics covered Understanding basic uterine anatomy and how the uterus is held in place by ligaments and fascia Different uterine positions: anteverted, retroverted, retroflexed, laterally displaced, hyperflexed, and prolapsed How uterine position can affect period pain, fertility, digestion, libido, and posture Iris's personal story of a biking ac…

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Episode 59 - Why Your Gut Health Matters Before, During, and After Pregnancy with Dr. Kelsey Stang 35:42

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🐚Topics covered Dr. Kelsey's journey from studying the history of motherhood to becoming a naturopathic doctor Her personal experience with SIBO, hormone imbalances, and how addressing gut health transformed her cycles What the microbiome is and why we need bacteria to survive and thrive The role of the microbiome in preconception, pregnancy, birth…

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Episode 58 - Menstrual Traditions in India with Mehvish Khan 40:23

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🐚Topics covered Mehvish's personal journey into menstrual health and her cultural background in Gujarat, India Ancient Indian practices around menstruation, including celebrations of first menstruation in South India The concept of menstrual seclusion and its original purpose of providing rest and healing Sacred materials like Darbha grass mats use…

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Episode 57 - The Science of Safe Charting: Fertility Awareness Education with Nat Daudet 33:05

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🐚Topics covered The difference between in-depth fertility charting and basic cycle tracking Why the rhythm method is unreliable and how it differs from evidence-based charting The importance of basal body temperature as a progesterone sign in confirming ovulation Why cervical mucus is equally important as temperature and serves as an "insurance pol…

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Episode 56 - New Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods: Innovation or Interruption? 31:13

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🐚Topics covered Critical analysis of Mifepristone as a "hormone-free" weekly birth control pill Examination of a new microscopic valve system for fallopian tubes The difference between "hormone-free" and truly non-invasive contraception Why blocking progesterone isn't as neutral as it sounds The materials and potential risks of implantable valve de…

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Episode 55 - Your Truth Is Your Medicine: A Journey of Transformation with Janne Robinson 1:08:38

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🐚Topics covered Janne's transformative journey from feeling trapped in her life to creating a new path aligned with her truth The power of listening to feelings as information that guides us toward necessary life changes How making one major change can cascade into multiple areas of authentic transformation The importance of creating community whil…

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Episode 54 - The Connection Between Your Menstrual Cycle, Stress, Safety, and Cellular Repair 45:39

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🐚 Topics covered Understanding adrenal physiology and the HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis) The stress response cascade: what happens in your body during stress How cortisol and adrenaline work and their different roles in stress response The connection between stress hormones and blood sugar regulation How modern lifestyle has created…

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Episode 53 - A Depth Psychological Approach to Menstruation with Dr. Roxanne Partridge 58:34

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🐚 Topics covered How depth psychology differs from mainstream psychological approaches The menstrual cycle as a path to self-knowing and wholeness Meeting our cyclical experiences with curiosity rather than judgment Breaking free from rigid expectations about how our cycles "should" be The relationship between menstruation, dreaming, and indigenous…

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Episode 52 - Ancestral Postpartum Care with Pānquetzani 1:00:42

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🐚Topics covered Exploring Mexican traditional medicine (Curanderismo) and its holistic approach to healing The sacred postpartum window (La Cuarentena) and its importance for maternal and infant wellbeing How colonialism has impacted ancestral healing traditions and ways to reclaim these practices The understanding of the womb as both a physical or…

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Episode 51 - Supporting Autonomy: How Midwifery Approaches can Transform Women’s Health with Margot van Dijk 42:53

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🐚 Topics covered Exploring the profession of midwifery and what it means to Margot The importance of autonomy during pregnancy, birth, and beyond, and why it matters. Margot’s views on how midwifery approaches could broaden to encompass the entire spectrum of cyclical and women’s health. About Margot Margot has been a midwife for 10 years and becam…

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Episode 50 - My Miscarriage Experience 32:41

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🐚 Content Warning: This episode contains a detailed discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage, which may be triggering for some listeners. Topics covered My personal experience with pregnancy loss during a pilgrimage in Malta Why I feel pregnancy loss needs to be spoken about more openly in society The emotional aftermath, including identity cri…

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Episode 49 - Neurodivergent Pregnancy and Birth: Approach to Compassionate Care with Victoria White 33:24

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🐚 Topics covered Victoria’s background and how they became interested in birth work. The journey to specializing in neurodivergent pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Key differences between neurodivergent prenatal care and neurotypical care. Victoria’s vision for changes in birth care. Recommendations for neurodivergent individuals preparing fo…

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Episode 48 - Awakening Your True Essence Through Movement with Virgílio Beatriz 1:00:07

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🐚 Topics covered Virgílio’s journey into music, DJing, and holding space for ecstatic dances, gatherings, and circles, is what fuels his passion for this field. A deep dive into what ecstatic dance is, including its history and the influence of Gabrielle Roth. The benefits of ecstatic dance and why Virgílio recommends people try it. How community, …

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Episode 47 - ADHD and Hormones: How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects ADHD Symptoms with Adele Wimsett of Harmonise You 39:49

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🐚 Topics covered Adele's journey to specializing in women's health and ADHD The significant connection between hormonal fluctuations and ADHD traits in women How different phases of the menstrual cycle can affect neurodivergent women differently The impact of major hormonal transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause on ADHD Why neuro…

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Episode 46 - Protecting & Regenerating Your Body from the Impact of Glyphosate and Everyday Toxins with Susana Puelles 42:08

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🐚 Topics covered Introduction to Susana and her journey to becoming a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. Explanation of Glyphosate: What it is, where it can be found, and how we come into contact with it. Overview of everyday toxins and their common sources. Discussion on how people can recognize if they are being impacted by Glyphosa…

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Episode 45 - Is the Holistic Hormone and Cycle Coaching Certification Right for You? 19:47

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🐚 Topics covered Why I created the Holistic Hormone and Cycle Coaching Certification program What you'll learn inside my certification and what makes it different from other trainings The current gap in menstrual and hormone health education that my certification addresses Comprehensive breakdown of my program options including Self-Study and VIP u…

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Episode 44 - Exploring Psychotherapy to Support Mental Health for Fertility & Gynecological Issues with Alejandra Lozada Andrade 33:40

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🐚 Content Warning: This episode discusses fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and mental health topics including depression and suicidal thoughts. If you're currently on a fertility journey and struggling, please take care while listening and reach out for support if needed. Topics covered The impact of fertility on mental health. Why fertility h…

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Episode 43 - Filling the Gaps: Improving Birth Through Disability Education & Inclusive Care with Amy Rae 31:56

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🐚Topics covered Amy’s personal journey and experiences. How Amy decided to become a birth worker/educator and the pivotal moments that shaped their path. Gaps within the birth system for 2SLGBTQAI+ and disabled individuals. How Amy addresses these gaps through her work. What working with Amy looks like in practice. Amy’s wisdom and advice for indiv…

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Episode 42 - The Fifth Vital Sign: Fertility Awareness Uncovered with Lisa Henderson-Jack 57:45

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🐚 Topics covered Introduction to the guest and an overview of their work. Understanding fertility awareness and its benefits for users. Using the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) with irregular cycles and during postpartum. Exploring the diversity of cervical fluid patterns, how these may differ from standard examples in books. Discussion on whethe…

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Episode 41 - How I discovered what a sensorium is and how it changed my life 18:21

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🐚 Topics Covered: What is a sensorium Where and how I discovered this beautiful practice How it changed my life and how I relate to myself and others About the Host I’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting wit…

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Episode 38 - 50 facts about me 27:05

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🐚 Hey everyone! I wanted to take a moment to truly introduce myself and share some personal facts about who I am beyond just being your podcast host. In this episode, I opened up about everything from my childhood dreams to my current adventures. Topics Covered: My journey from anthropology student to menstrual health expert Life experiences across…

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Episode 39 - Thriving with ADHD while Running Your Business with Amanda Perry 43:56

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🐚 Topics covered: Who is Amanda + why did she create her business? Amanda’s journey with ADHD and diagnosis How ADHD shows up in women show up and how it is different compared to men How is running a business with adhd different for neurodivergent folks compared to neurotypical folks? What Amanda would say to anyone who suspects they have ADHD Lear…

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Episode 40 - How to Access Ancient Wisdom as Modern Women with Nicole Costerus 44:31

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🐚 Topics covered Introduction to Nicole and the work she is here to do. Nicole’s background and initiation into the Vodou lineage in Benin. The role of ancient wisdom in today’s world and its importance, as shared by Nicole. Key pillars of the ancestral healing model Nicole practices and feels comfortable sharing. Nicole’s insights on body cycles (…

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We’re BACK with a new name: The Inner Rhythms Podcast is here. Launch on Jan 29! 6:23

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🐚 I have something truly special to share with you today! I took a break from the podcast to reflect on my values and my own cyclical journey and decided it’s time for a rebirth. The Planting Seeds podcast is transforming and will continue under the name of the Inner Rhythms podcast. On January 29th, three powerful launch episodes will drop where w…

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Episode 37 - Out of Your Head into the Body: An Intriguing Convo on Ancient Civilizations, Goddess temples, and Caves with Elisabet Alfstad 43:44

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This is a special episode: a conversation with my co-guide Elisabet about our upcoming Wombs & Waters pilgrimage (March 17-23, 2025). You will learn: Who we are and why we're called to guide this pilgrimage The significance of Malta's temples and their connection to Sirius star Why the Vernal Equinox timing is crucial for this sacred journey What m…

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Episode 36 - Join me for my Wombs & Waters Pilgrimage in 2025 19:03

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This is a little bit of a different podcast: a little peek into the why behind my Wombs & Waters pilgrimage taking place 17-23 March 2025. You will learn: Why Gozo & Malta? Why Wombs & Waters? Some magical experiences I had on the islands and what’s waiting there for you How to get access to the application page Interested to join the pilgrimage?? …

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Episode 35 - First Blood: Honoring the Rite of Passage that is Menarche 32:42

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In this episode Iris shares about her own menarche experience and takes you on a journey sharing her vision around first blood. Topics covered Iris' own journey The journey of menarche Restoring menarche's place in our cyclical continuum Society vs menarche and our cycles Tips and tools and so much more! About the Host I’m Iris Josephina—functional…

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Episode 34 - The Best Ways to Support Your & Your Baby's Microbiome with Kate Pope 45:11

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In this episode Iris sits down with Kate Pope, who is a mom, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner as well as Certified GAPS Practitioner. This conversation sheds a light on the role of food both for moms and babies, and its impact on the microbiome of both. Get ready for amazing tips to support your health, and how to best start solids for your baby, a…

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Episode 33 - My Preconception & Fertility Journey 28:55

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In this episode Iris shares about her own preconception and fertility journey and gives you easy-to-implement tips for your journey. Topics covered Iris' own journey Charting your cycle and collecting direct fertility signs How, what and when you eat Transitioning to an animal-based diet How to robustly ovulate + how to support that Muscle building…

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Episode 32 - Regenerative Living Made Easy for Beginners with Kyra de Vreeze 53:07

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In this episode Iris sits down with her friend Kyra de Vreeze. Kyra is a naturopath and Iris has always been impressed by how she grows her own food and built her regenerative life from scratch - in collaboration with the Earth. To honor Earth Day, we're sharing this episode this week. Hopefully this episode is as inspiring for you as it was for Ir…

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Episode 31 - Het behandelen van PMS en Endometriose met Frequenties met Renee Steinmann 34:40

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(This episode is in Dutch as it contains a Dutch research announcement for the Dutch audience) In deze aflevering stelt Renee een super vet project voor wat ze gaat doen, en waar ik he-le-maal achter sta. Ik zal eerlijk zijn: in het begin stond ik er een beetje sceptisch in maar na zelf aan de slag te gaan met frequenties ben ik he-le-maal om (je h…

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Episode 30 - My ADHD Journey 33:25

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This is a very raw and vulnerable episode on my journey with ADHD and how I felt after I received my diagnosis. This is a personal story and my hope is that other people who have ADHD recognize themselves in this feels less alone in their journeys. This is by no means an episode that you can use to self-diagnose, rather, it is an encouragement to s…

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Episode 29: Prime for Pregnancy - Why preconception is so crucial with Sarah Thompson 1:07:47

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In this episode Iris sits down with Sarah Thompson, a certified functional medicine practitioner who has specialized in maternity care. Honestly - this whole episode will blow your mind! She shares with us why preconception is so crucial and how preconception time determines pregnancy and birth outcomes. Topics covered functional medicine in matern…

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Episode 28 - Salt for our Cyclical Health with Samantha Skyring 43:39

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In this episode Iris sits down with Samantha - the founder of Oryx Desert salt, mother and entrepreneur. Samantha's story is wildly inspiring and she shared so much wisdom about salt and the importance for our bodies. Topics covered: -Samantha's inspiring journey and story -What we need to know about mainstream types of salt -What desert salt is an…

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Episode 27 - Spirit Baby Communication & Wisdom with Sarah Naia Soleil 46:02

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In this episode Iris sits down with Sarah who is a Mother, Student Midwife, Birth Doula, and International Spirit Baby Intuitive. Have a listen to this beautiful conversation Which Is full of magic and wisdom. Topics covered: -Sarah's personal journey with birth -Sarah's journey with spirit baby reading -What spirit babies are -How to connect and c…

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Episode 26 - Science, Stories & Herbal Wisdom about CBD for Cyclical Bodies with Shinta Lempers 48:59

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In this episode Iris sits down with friend and fellow plant nerd Shinta Lempers. Shinta is the founder of Heal Mary - a high quality ethically sourced CBD brand. They dive into everything you have always wanted to know about the endocannabinoid system, CBD and the connection with women's/cyclical health and so much more! Topics covered: -Shinta's p…

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Episode 25 - Holistic Period Health with Nicole Jardim 43:35

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In this episode, Iris sits down with one of her mentors, Nicole Jardim. There is so much to cover when you put 2 hormonal health geeks in one room! We cover a wide range of topics but the most important thing about this conversation is the passion both carry for cyclical health across the lifespan. We cover the following topics: -Nicole's journey a…

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Episode 24 - My Sacred Water Priestess & Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage to France 36:35

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This episode is a little different than what you're used to on here. Iris shares about how joining a water priestess retreat in France changed her life in so many ways. Topics covered How Iris decided to join this retreat The magic of timing of our bodies The sacredness of water and natural springs The power of women harmonizing Having ADHD in soci…

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Episode 23 - Redefining Wellness: Embarking on a Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Revolution 28:53

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In this episode Iris sits down her Cycle Seeds team member Suzanne to chat about the journey to become a Certified Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coach. Topics covered Why Iris created the HHCC training What the HHCC training is Who the HHCC training is for How you know whether this training is for you The importance of Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching …

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Episode 22 - The Shocking Truth about Sperm Health & Male Fertility with Dr. Miranda Myles 41:25

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In this episode Iris sits down with fertility expert Miranda Myles. And honestly.. it will most likely BLOW. YOUR. MIND. The topics of sperm health and male fertility are often not talked about, and not taken into consideration when it comes to conceiving - while they're really 50% of the story. With this episode, we have aimed to open a compassion…

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Episode 21 - The Vulnerable Conversation with an Holistic OBGYN We All Need with Dr. Nathan Riley 1:13:07

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In this episode Iris sits down with holistic OBGYN Dr. Nathan Riley - and phewww this is such a deep vulnerable conversation! Nathan is such a wealth of wisdom and a breath of fresh air in the sometimes heavy field of gynecology. Topics covered: Nathan’s journey through med school and as an OBGYN What is holism and why is it important How to unders…