Best Menstrual Cycle Awareness Podcasts (2025)

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195. Part Two: How Cycle Awareness Helps you to Manage your Energy (Q+A w/ Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:08:21

5d ago1:08:21

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Today we’re in conversation with the brilliant community gathered around this work and podcast in our part two episode about how to work with menstrual cycle awareness as our own in-built energy management system. This conversation is for you if you struggle to follow the impulses of your cycle around the modern-life juggle of responsibilities, or …

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LAST CHANCE! Answers for Getting Pregnant Healthfully 8:29

1d ago8:29

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🎙️ Last Chance to Join Fertility Framework at the Current Price! Hey sisters! Today’s a special, short episode because I have some BIG news to share with you! If you’ve been thinking about joining *Fertility Framework* — whether you’re trying to conceive, recovering from miscarriage, or simply wanting to optimize your cycle health — this is your la…

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

4d ago1:00:42

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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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128 | The Real Fertility Battle: Spiritual Warfare, Hormones & Health with Guest Steve Wohlberg 40:12

5d ago40:12

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Hey sisters! This episode is something really unique—and honestly, a conversation that’s been burning on my heart. Today, I’m joined by a very special guest—our third-ever male on the podcast—Steve Wohlberg. He’s the director of White Horse Media, author of End Time Health War, and a deeply faith-filled voice on the connection between our physical …

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Muscle Analytics for Human Performance w/ Dr. Doug Goldstein, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #795 52:27

6d ago52:27

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Founder, Altitude Performance & Measured Motion Former two‑sport collegiate athlete turned board‑certified orthopedic specialist, Dr. Goldstein blends lab‑grade muscle science with hands‑on care. After earning his DPT from the University of Colorado and completing both an orthopedic residency and fellowship, he launched Altitude Performance, a conc…

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86: Birth Support Tips for Partners: Essential Comfort Measures, Advocacy, and Mindset Tips 27:52

7d ago27:52

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When we think of birth support, we often picture a partner holding a hand or offering ice chips. But true birth support is so much more than that. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the essential role of a birth partner—how they can regulate stress, create an environment of safety and trust, and actively advocate during labor. We’ll explore ha…

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199: How to Overcome Porn Addiction: Science-Based Recovery Method & Real Success Stories with Zack Blakeney 59:09

8d ago59:09

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Zach Blakeney, a heart-centered leadership guide, to explore healing from porn addiction, redefining love, and embracing self-worth. Zach shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming his porn addiction and how others can too. We dive into: ✨ The biochemical and psychological effects of porn addiction ✨ …

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Physiology Friday: [Inflammation] The Surprising Link Between Nutrition, Muscle, and Inflammation w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner 51:56

11d ago51:56

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In this Episode of Barbell Shrugged: What is inflammation why does your body have it How inflammation can improve performance The difference between Good and Bad inflammation Proper ways to reduce inflammation What is Chronic vs. Acute Inflammation Work with RAPID Health Optimization Connect with our guests: Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson o…

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127 | 3 Signs of a Healthy Pregnancy You Should Know 28:46

12d ago28:46

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Hey sister. Pregnancy after loss is never easy. Even when you know all the right things to do. Even when your hormones look great. Even when God gives the green light. This week, I’m sharing a very real and raw episode about the 3 signs I personally look for in a healthy pregnancy—both in my clients and in my own journey. I’ll tell you exactly what…

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194: How Menstrual Cycle Awareness Helps you to Manage your Energy (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:03:59

12d ago1:03:59

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We’re experiencing an epidemic of chronic fatigue and burnout, especially for women, and people with marginalised identities. It’s part of our modern day polycrisis, and in many ways the exhaustion we’re experiencing in our individual bodies mirrors the environmental challenges that are ravaging our earth, our larger body. We’re driving both to the…

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

13d ago42:53

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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 became…

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Living Alcohol Free w/ James Swanwick, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #794 56:50

13d ago56:50

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Swanwick has worked as a print, TV and radio journalist. He began his career in 1993 as a reporter at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane, Australia. In 1996, Swanwick won the Queensland Media Award for his interview and exposé on Pauline Hanson, one of Australia’s most publicized and controversial political figures. Swanwick moved to London in 1999 where…

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85: Intimacy After Baby: Rebuilding Connection in the Postpartum Period - with Dr Michele Waldron 57:15

14d ago57:15

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Bringing a baby into the world is a life-changing experience, but it also introduces major shifts in intimacy and connection for couples. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Michele Waldron, clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, to talk about navigating the postpartum period with intention and care. We explore: ✅ Why intimacy changes a…

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Episode 50 - My Miscarriage Experience 32:41

18d ago32:41

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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 cris…

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Physiology Friday: [Cholesterol] How to Read Bloodwork for Lipids, Triglycerides, and Fatty Acids w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged 44:22

18d ago44:22

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: What are lipids What is cholesterol The difference between HDL and LDL cholesterol Why there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” cholesterol What are the bloodwork numbers for optimal cholesterol What is the perfect ratio of HDL and LDL Ratios for Triglycerides to HDL for optimal health Mechani…

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126 | Endometriosis, Painful Periods, and Getting Pregnant: Guest Interview w/ Dr. Pederson 33:51

19d ago33:51

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Hi sister! Endometriosis is one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed conditions affecting women today. In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Sarah Pederson—a holistic gynecologist, fertility specialist, and my personal go-to doc when it comes to restorative reproductive care. Dr. P breaks down what endometriosis actually is, h…

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193. Cultivating Resilience and Preventing Burnout in Perimenopause (Jolinda Johnson) 56:45

19d ago56:45

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When we enter the autumn of our menstruation years in our 40s and start to experience what many call perimenopause, we can easily think we should keep pushing through even though our bodies, minds and emotional landscape are transforming profoundly. (Alexandra and Sjanie, the co-founders or Red School call this phase the Quickening, or the autumn o…

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Building the Endurance Athlete w/ Javier Pineda, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #793 52:18

20d ago52:18

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Javier Pineda, endurance coach at RAPID Health Optimization and founder of Endurance Cartel, empowers athletes and professionals to master strength and stamina. With ten Ironman triathlons and two Ironman 70.3 races under his belt, he’s a CHEK Practitioner with top-tier certifications and insights from various mentors across his career. At DBC Fitn…

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84: Stop Overpaying! Maximize What Your Insurance Covers for Birth & Beyond 16:50

21d ago16:50

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When preparing for birth, most families budget for hospital bills, but did you know your insurance may cover much more? From childbirth education and lactation support to postpartum recovery and mental health care, there are hidden benefits in many health plans that could save you thousands of dollars. In this episode, we break down: ✅ The essentia…

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Physiology Friday: Managing Stress and Performance for Tactical Populations w/ Dr. Mike Lane, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash 49:15

25d ago49:15

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Mike Lane is a professor at eastern Kentucky university teaching in the parks, recreation, exercise, and sports science on the graduate and undergraduate level. His phd is in exercise physiology with an emphasis in muscle physiology. Currently he works with a variety of sports and tactical athletes and performs research tracking those athletes and …

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125 | Getting Off Birth Control and Into Fertility Awareness: A Missionary's Journey in Fertility Framework 33:29

26d ago33:29

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Hey sister! This episode is such a special one! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Meagan, a missionary in Thailand, who went through Fertility Framework DIY and experienced a radical transformation in her health, her hormones, and her faith. Meagan shares her story of being on birth control for six and a half years, how she thought feeli…

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192. Part Two: Beginner’s Guide to Menstrual Cycle Awareness (Q&A with Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:01:10

26d ago1:01:10

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Today we’re continuing our exploration around the fundamentals of the practice of menstrual cycle awareness, through the lens of some of the frequently asked questions from our community, such as what to do if your menstrual cycle doesn’t look like the archetypal cycle, how to track your cycle if you have menstrual health challenges, and how to tal…

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

27d ago33:24

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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 for…

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Menopause and mindset - Dr Mary Ann Lumsden | Episode 91 32:06

27d ago32:06

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How does menopause affect your mindset and how does your mindset affect your menopause? Is there a connection between the way we think and the way we experience menopause? Find out more in this session… Prof Mary Ann Lumsden is Hon Professor of Medical Education & Gynaecology, at the University of Glasgow. She retired from active practice in Glasgo…

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Heart Attack Awareness for Fit People w/ Joel Jamieson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #792 46:43

27d ago46:43

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Joel Jamieson is widely considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength and conditioning for combat sports, having trained many of the sports best athletes since 2004. He is the author of the bestselling book Ultimate MMA Conditioning and is a contributing writer to several top magazines and a frequent guest speaker at conferences an…

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83: Cultivating Pelvic Floor Awareness for Athletes - with Dr. Linsey Roth 43:04

28d ago43:04

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Many athletes and active individuals focus on strength, endurance, and mobility—but what about pelvic floor health? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lindsay Roth, a pelvic floor therapist and functional strength coach, to discuss how pelvic floor function impacts performance, recovery, and overall well-being. Dr. Roth explains how the pelvic fl…

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Physiology Friday: [Recovery] How to Build a Resilient Physiology w/ Anders Varner Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged 48:51

1M ago48:51

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: How to define resilience Understanding psychology vs physiological resilience What are the biomarkers of resilience Cortisol wakening response and how it relates to stress response Is balance possible between stress and recovery How much stress can you body handle before physiology begins to br…

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124 | TTC After 3 Losses and 1 Rainbow Baby - A Story of God's Timing and Surrender 27:03

1M ago27:03

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Hi Sister! When I first sat down to record this episode, I felt a mix of excitement, nerves, and deep gratitude. It’s not every day that I get to share something so personal, something that has been years in the making—marked by heartbreak, surrender, and ultimately, God’s goodness. If you’ve ever felt like you’re waiting on the Lord, wrestling wit…

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191. How to Retire Superwoman and Honour Your Needs in Perimenopause (Dr Joanna Martin) 57:04

1M ago57:04

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In our forties, many of us hit a wall. It can be a time when our responsibilities are at an all time high, just when our bodies are telling us - sometimes very loudly - that it’s time to change the way we’ve been living and working so far. Our guest today, renowned visionary, coach and catalyst Dr Joanna Martin helps us understand how to navigate t…

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

1M ago1:00:07

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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, g…

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Rowing for Fitness, Strength, and Sport w/ Shane Farmer, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #791 57:29

1M ago57:29

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Shane Farmer is the founder of Dark Horse Rowing. He’s a rower, a 4X CrossFit Games athlete, former gym owner, Concept2 Master Instructor and has made his career de-mystifying rowing for non-rowers. He’s married with two kids and has 13 chickens and an orchard. He loves soil regeneration, permaculture, and testing himself regularly at new and inter…

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82: Unlocking the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle: A Guide to Fertility Awareness - with Julie Lipsett 53:20

1M ago53:20

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Did you know that your menstrual cycle is one of the best indicators of your overall health? In this episode, I sit down with Julie Lipsett, a certified fertility awareness educator and therapist, to discuss how cycle tracking can be a game-changer for understanding your body, balancing hormones, and making informed choices about fertility and cont…

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Physiology Friday: [Body Transformation] Simple Strategies to Getting Shredded w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner 48:10

1M ago48:10

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged you will learn: Setting goals for physique transformation How long should you plan for a bulk and cut Strategies for building muscle on a bulk How to handle lagging body parts Time frame for cutting weight and getting shredded Being realistic on the amount of fat you truly need to lose Prep cycles for peak wee…

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123 | The Truth About Fertility & Faith: What Every Christian Woman Needs to Know 41:31

1M ago41:31

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Hi Sister! I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on the PMS Made Peaceful podcast, and I just had to share the conversation with you here! If you’ve ever felt lost in your fertility journey, struggled to understand what’s happening with your hormones, or wondered how your faith connects to your cycle, this episode is for you. I dive deep i…

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190. A Beginner’s Guide to Menstrual Cycle Awareness (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:05:13

1M ago1:05:13

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When people hear about menstrual cycle awareness, they’re often surprised, confused and baffled by the idea that there could be a connection between the menstrual cycle and your creativity, power and wisdom. It’s no surprise given current cultural attitudes around the menstrual cycle and menopause, which are largely ignored or dismissed. So today’s…

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

1M ago39:49

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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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Pain Free Performance at All Ages w/ Dr. Melissa Capurro, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #790 54:47

1M ago54:47

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Melissa is a performance physical therapist and is heavily involved in the CrossFit space as a healthcare provider, as well as an athlete. Melissa grew up in the Metropolitan New York area, but now resides in the Tampa Bay area. Upon graduating from PT school, Melissa started working in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy practice, but was un…

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The Pill, Menstruation and Mental Health - Kate Muir | Episode 90 28:54

1M ago28:54

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Does taking the Pill affect your mental health? How do hormones change your brain through the menstrual cycle? How can you navigate change and empower yourself? This session tackles what you need to know… Meet the speakers: Kate Muir is a filmmaker and author of Everything You Need to Know About the Pill and Everything You Need to Know About the Me…

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81: Birth Support that Works: How Partners Can Use Massage for Comfort and Connection - with Ana Munoz 40:09

1M ago40:09

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In this episode we’re diving into the transformative role that partners can play during labor—through the power of touch and massage. Many partners want to help but aren’t sure how. That’s where intentional touch comes in. I’m joined by Anna Muñoz, a skilled massage therapist and hypnotherapist with over a decade of experience in the birth world. T…

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Physiology Friday: How to Build a Killer Cardiovascular System w/ Dr. Mike T. Nelson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash 51:58

2M ago51:58

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In today’s episode of Barbell Shrugged, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis sit down with Anders coach, Dr. Mike T. Nelson. For those that have followed the show, you know Anders has been in pursuit of running a sub-6 minute mile at the age of 40. Dr. Nelson is the coach Anders hired to help with that goal. In this episode the crew walks through…

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

2M ago42:08

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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 Glyphosat…

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122 | Menstrual Cycle Struggles to Hormone Balance: Client Testimony with Sheila 35:23

2M ago35:23

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Hey, sister. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of exhaustion, mood swings, and unexplained fertility struggles, you need to hear Sheila’s story. Before joining Fertility Framework, Sheila was stuck in a loop of painful cycles, hormonal crashes, and fertility confusion. She had done all the things—tracking with LH strips, searching Dr. Google, …

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189. The Wisdom of Indigenous Andean Moontime Practices & Woman Medicine (Dr Cynthia Ingar) 59:53

2M ago59:53

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In many indigenous communities across the world, people have long honoured menstruation as a sacred time. Today we’re lucky to be exploring the beauty and wisdom of the ancestral moontime medicine of the Andean people, and our guest is Dr Cynthia Ingar, who is an anthropologist and Andean keeper of Woman Medicine wisdom living in the Sacred Valley …

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Building the Best Pilots in the World w/ Zachary Carson, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #789 54:51

2M ago54:51

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Zachary Carson is a highly experienced Aerospace Physiology Officer with a deep understanding of human factors and risk mitigation in high-stakes operational environments. His expertise lies in optimizing human performance within complex aerospace systems. As a subject matter expert, Carson specializes in identifying and addressing the unique chall…

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80: 10 Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Cesarean 23:35

2M ago23:35

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Many expecting parents worry about the possibility of needing a cesarean birth (C-section). While cesareans can be life-saving when medically necessary, many are performed for reasons that could be avoided. The good news? You have more control over your birth experience than you might think. In this episode we explore 10 evidence-based strategies t…

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

2M ago19:47

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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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Physiology Friday: [Optimal vs. Normal Health] Why Normal Reference Ranges Will Not Lead You to Optimal Health w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash and Dan Garner 55:45

2M ago55:45

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In this Episode: The spectrum of health from sick, to not sick, and to optimal. Optimal is a word thrown around with ease in the healthy space. What does optimal health look and feel like? Why are the current blood markers in a normal range and not optimal? Where are normal reference ranges created? If you want to know optimal ranges, where do you …

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121 | STOP Believing These 5 Myths So You Can Support Your Conception Health! 30:48

2M ago30:48

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Hey sister! You’ve probably been told at least one of these myths—maybe by your OB, maybe by a well-meaning friend, or maybe from years of messaging that we’ve just accepted as “normal.” But the truth? They’re not normal. And today, we’re busting them wide open. I see this all the time in my work with women inside Fertility Framework—women struggli…

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188. The Womb as a Portal to Personal, Collective and Ancestral Trauma Healing (Dr Jeevan Singh) 57:21

2M ago57:21

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Befriending our menstrual cycles and wombs and coming home to the root of our body, and to our pelvic bowls often means negotiating any trauma that we’ve experienced in that part of our bodies, or other traumas that we hold in this part of our bodies. As our guest today, the brilliant Dr Jeevan Singh shares, the pelvic bowl is an organ of relations…

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Building a Fitness Franchise w/ Brandon Cullen, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #788 55:07

2M ago55:07

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Born into an entrepreneurial family in Ontario, Canada, Brandon Cullen was raised with a front-row seat to hard work and high expectations. Pushed by his father to excel both in life and on the ice, Brandon’s grit landed him a spot in the New York Rangers’ minor league system. But when a career-ending concussion shattered his hockey dreams, everyth…

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