Katie Breen interviews feminist activists, researchers, and advocates working to make "women's issues"...well, non-issues. Femtastic explores issues of reproductive rights and health, progressive politics, gender equality, sexual violence, LGBTQ+ perspectives, racism, social justice, and more - examining topics through the lens of intersectional feminism and reproductive justice. We also laugh.
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Hormones affect everyone and everything: from our skin, to stress, to sports. But for most of us, they're still a mystery. Even the way we talk about hormones makes no sense. ("She's hormonal.") So let's clear some things up. Each week, Rhea Ramjohn is asking scientists, doctors, and experts to break it all down for us. And this season? We're talking about birth control. Season 2 launches Oct 13 with eight weekly episodes.
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Here at Real SOULutions you'll find unfiltered and authentic conversations about hormone health, nutrition, birth control, and all things relating to a healthy, more holistic lifestyle with registered dietitian Sarah Grace Meckelberg. We don’t pretend to have it all figured out ourselves, but what you’ll find is an outlet for soul restoration, holistic wellness, natural healing, and practical solutions, to live out your best life, in your relationships, career, personal life and health. Each ...
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The ULTIMATE key to be Healthy and STAY Healthy
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16:11On this podcast we’ll talk about the ultimate KEY to help you be healthy and stay healthy. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:25 - Change your belief, it doesn't have to be the same forever 03:20 - Be flexible to stay consistent 08:30 - It's always worth it to invest time into your health 11:00 - What would it look like for you to be committed …
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On today’s episode we are going to discuss 5 simple ways you can stay healthy while being a busy mom, whether a stay at home mom or working mom. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:45 - The one thing we are WORST at but need to do 04:50 - Do you have this in place? 08:00 - Time Blocking 12:00 - Discovering your needs 14:40 - You've got to DITCH …
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In this episode, I explore the emotional journey of pregnancy after experiencing loss. Through heartfelt prayers and personal anecdotes, I delve into the complexities of navigating the joys and anxieties that come with being pregnant again. Pregnancy Anxiety podcast: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/pregnancy-anxiety/ All amazon favorites for 1st Tri: …
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We're back with another episode of Real Solutions and it has been a hot minute, hasn't it? I so plan to just take a few months off post postpartum and post-birth and just kind of recover and then we really just kind of kept at the break. Life has been crazy, but. I'm so excited to get back into the podcast. In this episode I walk you through my TTC…
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I just turned the big 30 on October 16th! So today I want to share 30 lessons/ words of advice that have applied to my life in my 30 years of living. I’m sure you’ll find one that will hit home for you so tune in.
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We have traveled with my five-month old baby all around the US and this next week we will be in Europe with him. Today we talk about all things travel especially with a baby! In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:10 - No one day or even a week will destroy your progress 04:10 - Prepare in advance for your trip 07:30 - Tips for travel day 12:00 - D…
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Today we are talking about the 7 benefits of Zinc and good sources of it. Get Thorne supplements for 10% off here: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy In this episode of Real SOULutions: 00:30 - PCOS 01:45 - Acne and PMS symptoms 02:40 - Anxiety 03:15 - Egg quality, fertility, and gut health 04:20 - Blood sugar imbalance 05:10 - Good sources of Zinc…
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iPhone Photography Tips with David Molnar
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41:30Today we have David Molnar, a professional photographer and a good friend of ours. He is the author of the book - Learning To See: A Photographer’s Guide. We talk about how you can take great photos using just your iPhone so take notes! In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:00 - David’s story on how he became a professional photographer 04:00 - Ha…
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Are experiencing post-birth control hair loss? Today talk about post-birth control hair loss, why it happens, and what to do about it. For fixing the root cause of hormonal hair loss: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/26/34zv1iln In this episode of Real SOULutions: 00:40 - Different reasons for hair loss 01:30 - Postpartum hair loss 03:00 - And…
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Hormone Balancing Meals with EASE: 5 Must Haves!
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17:10Today we are talking about how to curb your cravings, how to balance your hunger hormones, and an easy formula to live a healthy and hormone balancing lifestyle. Grab your free hormone balancing meal plan here: https://freshfitnhealthy.clickfunnels.com/freemealplan In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:05 – What are hunger hormones? 04:40 – The Fr…
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BIRTH to BALANCE: 4th Trimester Tips & My Journey
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31:47In this podcast, I cover the things I did to go from birth to balance. I actually went through the fourth trimester feeling surprisingly really well. This might help you too so tune in! https://freshfitnhealthy.com/4th-trimester/ In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:05 - What should your goals be in the fourth trimester? 02:00 - Things you should…
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My Positive Home Birth Story as a First Time Mom + Q&A with Husband!
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1:03:31Welcome back to a new episode! It has been a long time since we had a new podcast. Life has been crazy in all the best ways after having our baby. Full Written Birth Story: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/homebirthstory/ (see FAQs here too about birth!) In this podcast I talk about my homebirth experience from my prep work to the actual birth to after…
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Katie's Reaction to the Overturning of Roe
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39:58A raw, unedited, unproduced reaction episode to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. Includes advice for how you can support abortion access and fight back, in both the short and the long term. The episode ends with a moment for reflection, featuring a song called "Animal" by Jean Rohe. In Jean's words, "'Animal' is a so…
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The Loophole That Lets Abusers Keep Their Guns
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38:57It’s no secret that our country’s gun laws are riddled with loopholes, but one is killing women specifically. Since the beginning of the pandemic, murders linked to domestic violence have risen dramatically, up 58% in the last decade. Guns are the most common weapon abusers use to kill their partners, and victims are usually women. And many of thes…
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How Does Being Denied an Abortion Affect Someone's Life?
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40:20Recently, Politico published a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case on the future of Roe v. Wade. Unsurprisingly for many in the reproductive rights community, Alito calls for the overturning of Roe. We know that overturning Roe will mean that millions of people of reproductive age will be with…
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Part 2: How Crisis Pregnancy Centers Use Clients' Private Data Against Them
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52:17In Part 2 of our 2-part series on the misleading practices of Crisis Pregnancy Centers, we delve into another misleading, yet surprisingly underreported, aspect of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (aka CPCs aka "fake clinics). As we covered in Part 1, CPCs masquerade as if they are real health clinics - but because they are not, they're not subject to priv…
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Part 1: Crisis Pregnancy Centers 101 - How Your Tax Dollars Fund Fake Women's Health Centers
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51:13Crisis pregnancy centers, or “CPCs,” are anti-abortion organizations that target pregnant people with predatory, deceptive marketing. They hide in plain sight by operating under the guise of offering comprehensive reproductive healthcare. Instead, they are religiously-affiliated, anti-abortion, and often unlicensed “medical” centers that, as stated…
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What Do the FDA's Updates Mean for Access to Medication Abortion?
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27:39Back in early December 2021, you may have heard some rumblings celebrating that the FDA had changed some of its draconian and scientifically unsupported regulations around medication abortion. Medication abortion, a safe and legal method of first-trimester abortion, accounted for 54% of US abortions in 2020 but has been subject to decades of politi…
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Are you pregnant now and experiencing anxiety or stress? Today we are talking about how I cope with anxiety and stress during my pregnancy. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 03:00 - God can be a source of peace and hope 04:00 - During my 1st trimester and 2nd trimester 04:35 - Experiencing random spotting that didn't stop 09:15 - Reminding myself…
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A Glimpse Into a Post-Roe Future: Funding Abortion in a State That's a "Destination" for Them
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40:38Today on the podcast is the Baltimore Abortion Fund (BAF), a grassroots nonprofit that provides financial support for people traveling to and living in Maryland who need abortion care, and as the Supreme Court decides in June on a case that threatens legal abortion like never before, they’re working to remove the financial barriers for those seekin…
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A Raw & Real Look into Miscarriage with Jen Fraboni
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48:34Miscarriages are traumatic. And there are no words that can make it feel any less painful. Today we have a very special, more intimate episode with my good friend Dr. Jen Fraboni, as she shares her very real and raw miscarriage journey that is still very fresh and new to her. I'm so grateful for her openness to share, as I know her journey is going…
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Using Information to Overcome the Gender Pay Gap
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32:39You've probably heard of the gender pay gap - the fact that, according to the most recent Census Bureau data from 2018, women of all races earned, on average, just 82 cents for every $1 earned by men of all races. Last week, Equal Pay Day was recognized on March 7 - this is the number of days into 2022 women would need to work to earn the equivalen…
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Join my free class - Your Roadmap Off Hormonal Birth Control & Into Balance. Sign up here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/20/now7gt6 In this episode of Real SOULutions 01:30 - Reasons why you have heavy periods post birth control 03:50 - What testing do you need to get done? 05:20 - What can you do about heavy periods post birth control? 07:…
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Birth Plan As A First Time Mom & Labor Essentials!
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36:31As most of you know I am planning on a home birth. Today I am sharing my birth plan. I have written down my plan and you can take down notes too if you are giving birth soon or have a friend or loved one who is also giving birth. My blog post with linking all things mentioned in this episode: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/birth-plan-as-a-first-time-…
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You may have heard that Texas enacted a six-week ban on abortion in 2021, and that other states have begun attempting to pass copycat laws. You also may have heard many people remarking that 6 weeks is "before many people even know they are pregnant." But do you know why that is? Dr. Lauren Ralph, Associate Professor in the Advancing New Standards …
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Are you suffering from insomnia? Or are you struggling to get quality sleep every night? Today we are talking about how you can get a better night's sleep. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - Your sleep space 04:00 - Establish a good night time routine and keep your room cool 05:30 - No caffeine in the afternoon and do some exercise 06:20 -…
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Today we are talking about 11 supplements to support your fertility! Remember, these are just additional options on TOP of what we've talked about in the previous episodes when it comes to nutrition & steps to take for optimal fertility -- not a substitute for them :) In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:44 - Quality prenatal 02:10 - Omega 3 02:5…
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It's Black History Month, and we're also in what may quite possibly the last few months of Roe v. Wade's existence as we know it. So it seems an important time to talk about what exactly Reproductive Justice means, the history of this Black women-led movement, and why it's so very important. Joining the podcast is Monica Simpson, Executive Director…
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Today we are talking about nutrition to boost fertility and preconception, and some great foods that are considered amazing for these trying seasons and also during pregnancy as well. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:50 - Methylated Folate 03:50 - Omega 3 and Omega 6 06:20 - Glycine 08:30 - Healthy fats and saturated fats 10:20 - Choline 11:4…
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Supporting Your Fertility: 18 Things to Do!
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15:49Today we are talking about the 18 things that you can do to support your fertility. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:40 - Hormone Testing 03:00 - Tracking your cycle 05:20 - When to have sex 08:23 - Diet 08:45 - Dietary Tips to decrease inflammation 09:30 - Antioxidants and supplements 10:00 - Toxin Exposure 10:50 - Weight 12:25 - Alcohol, sl…
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The Very Recent, Racist History of the Anti-Abortion Movement
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59:08We know today that the religious right condemns abortion. But did you know just how recently they developed that opinion, and why? Today on the podcast is Reverend Serene Jones, a pro-choice reverend, religious scholar, and the former chair of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Yale University. She is a leader on progressive religious issues, …
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Today we have a short and sweet episode talking about the 5 factors that affect fertility!
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How to Raise the Next Generation of Feminists
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54:34If you have young people in your life, you may have asked yourself: how do I teach them to be feminists? How do I explain what feminism is and what it has to do with their lives? For young girls of color, how do I help them navigate the dual forces of racism and sexism? Fortunately, there is a new book that can help. Brittney Cooper, Susana M. Morr…
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Preparing For Labor /Birth In 3rd Trimester
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24:54Today we are talking about what I’m planning on doing in the third trimester to prepare for birth and delivery as someone planning to have a natural birth at home. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:30 - Good nutrition, hydration, and continued movement 04:00 - Advice from my chiropractor 04:40 - Red raspberry leaf tea 08:00 - Exercise and stre…
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Today I’m sharing my 2nd-trimester pregnancy recap, what I'm choosing for my birth and why, and favorites during these weeks! Click here for all the details: www.freshfitnhealthy.com/2nd-trimester-recap In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - What am I choosing in regards to giving birth? 04:30 - The best place for you to give birth is where yo…
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We've heard a lot about the hypothetical harm of Texas' incredibly restrictive abortion bill, SB8, and how it is a glimpse into a post-Roe future. But we wanted to talk to someone on the ground in Texas who is seeing firsthand the impact this bill is having on Texans seeking abortions. We're joined on the podcast today by Zaena Zamora, Executive Di…
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Hard Conversations Getting Off Birth Control
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15:31Today we are talking about hard conversations when getting off birth control and how you can handle those conversations especially when people don’t support you on your decision. Hormone healing academy is now open!!! - sarahgracemeck.com/hormonehealing In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - When your husband is skeptical about you getting off…
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Do THIS before the New Year: Power of Your Mind
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18:31I hope you guys had a very Merry Christmas and that you are pumped for 2022 to come soon. This podcast talks about mindset, power of belief, and how you can welcome the New Year with a healthy and positive mindset. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - Are you thinking death or are you thinking life? 03:10 - Setting low goals for yourself so …
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How the Pandemic Drove Women Out of the Workforce
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42:21The COVID-19 pandemic has driven up unemployment among women, and the situation is even worse for women of color. Between a lack of affordable childcare, women's caregiving roles in the home, and the fact that women disproportionately work in sectors negatively impacted by the pandemic, the short-term and long-term implications of the pandemic's ef…
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The holiday season is nearing! Today we talk about practical holiday season health tips you can use to make sure you stay healthy during the holiday season. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - The most important day is the day after perfect 02:30 - Think about the daily routines and habit that you are already doing and habits that you still…
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Thinking of stopping hormonal birth control? This episode is not to scare you to stay on hormonal birth control. It is to empower you so that you don’t come off of birth control so that you know what to do, and how to fix the root causes of the problems when they pop up. I have a full free live class on the steps to take post birth control so that …
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When choosing abortion is impossible: People who consider but don’t obtain an abortion
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49:25As the topic of abortion rights is in the courts and in the press lately, one thing that we often miss is the question of what it actually means to have the choice of whether to obtain an abortion. Aside from whether abortion is actually legal where you live, what other barriers may exist that may prevent someone from being able to choose abortion …
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Why Non-Hormonal Birth Control? & Your Options
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19:40Are you planning on ditching your hormonal birth control? Today we talk about why you should consider non-hormonal birth control and the 5 most common methods of non-hormonal birth control. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 02:00 - Why do doctors recommend hormonal birth control? 05:00 - Why should you switch to hormone free birth control? 08:30 …
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A clinic making mail-order abortion a reality
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32:29In the midst of nationwide abortion restrictions, one topic receiving a lot of attention is the idea of “mail-order” or telemedicine abortion. Previous Femtastic episodes have covered what medication abortion is and how you can access it in all 50 states through various channels. Today, we are talking to Hey Jane, one company providing telemedicine…
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Navigating a Longer TTC Journey with Tanner Hobbs
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52:48Today we have a good friend of mine, Tanner Hobbs, to share about her fertility journey, including the valley of waiting, and how she overcame it mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:30 - Who is Tanner Hobbs? 03:30 - When did Tanner know that it’s time to conceive? 10:00 - The months when Tanner started tryi…
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Why the Gender Gap in Medical Research Hurts Us All
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45:25medical research gap: a disparity that exists because the vast majority of biological literature is based on single sex studies of males of European ancestry. Did you know that it wasn't until 1993 that it was required for women to be included in clinical trials? Or that as of 2018, 78% of people included in key genomic research were of European an…
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Today we are talking about diet and lifestyle changes you can do so you can avoid being sick in a natural way. Prepare your body so your body can fight off sickness easily. blog post for all products mentioned here: https://freshfitnhealthy.com/natural-remedies-for-sickness/ In this episode of Real SOULutions: 01:50 - What happened when I tried to …
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Over on my Instagram stories, I asked what you wanted to hear about and one of the most common topics asked is about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). What is it and why is it important for you? Find out more in this podcast. Fix the Root Cause of your PMDD and hormonal issues in this FREE Class: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy Learn more a…
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Enid Zentellis thought she knew everything about her Holocaust-surviving, Olympic swimming-qualifying, nudist Hungarian grandmother. But when she discovered that she might have also been a spy for the Allies, it not only caused her to reconsider WWII history, it helped lift her out of her personal grief and helped to understand the power of individ…
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Do you suffer from period cramps? What do you do about it? In this episode, I talk about remedies for period cramps that do not involve taking a ton of painkillers. Before starting this episode, make sure to check out: Fix the Root Cause of your period cramping in this FREE Class: https://tap.bio/@freshfitnhealthy Get quality essential oils and non…
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