Period Besties Podcast

Beat the Bloat: Expert Advice on Tackling Period Bloating S3E21

Reduce PMS Bloating Naturally (Luteal Phase Tips) | Period Besties Podcast | Period Coaching In this Period Besties Podcast episode, the hosts talk about common cycle-related bloating—especially in the late luteal phase and before a period—and share practical ways to reduce (not necessarily eliminate) it. Tips include choosing comfortable clothing, adding small daily servings of fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi (without overdoing it). They also recommend chewing food well, stepping away from the desk to eat, and taking a short walk or gentle movement after meals.   Grab your copy of The Revolution Will Be Bloody here: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution [https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution]   00:00 Welcome and Bloat Talk 01:02 Bloat Body Image and Clothes 03:06 Fermented Foods Daily 04:24 Dairy Swaps That Help 05:29 Hydration and Bloat Teas 07:11 Hot Water and Iced Drinks 08:52 Book Break The Revolution 09:58 Walk After Eating 12:29 Castor Oil for Relief 13:48 Quick Fixes and Food Choices 16:26 Digestive Bitters and Wrap Up 17:23 Sponsors and Outro   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Interview with Airlie founder of My Period Pal

The Inspiring Journey of Airlie and My Period Pal. Join Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast, where they chat with Airlie, the innovative creator of My Period Pal, a revolutionary product designed to reduce period pain. Airlie shares her inspiring story from personally suffering excruciating period pain after childbirth in the Philippines, to inventing a reflexology-inspired solution, and turning it into a thriving business helping women worldwide. Learn about her journey through obstacles, including manufacturing challenges during COVID, and her unique decision to pivot into higher-volume sales. Discover how period coaching and innovative menstrual products like My Period Pal can significantly improve women's health and wellness. Stick around to the end for delightful discussions about British comedy mystery shows and a special promo code for listeners. Don't miss this engaging and informative episode!   20% off coupon code at checkout: PERIODBESTIES   00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:19 Introduction to Today's Episode 03:12 Airlie's Inspiring Journey 04:08 The Birth of My Period Pal 08:11 Challenges and Triumphs 13:25 Navigating the Business World 29:54 Expo East Experience 39:04 Navigating Social Media Breaks 41:25 Embracing Wellness in Business 42:46 Exploring Self-Care Practices 49:04 Lightning Round Fun 01:02:13 Inspiring Final Thoughts 01:03:14 Closing Remarks and Thank Yous   www.myperiodpal.com [http://www.myperiodpal.com] instagram: @my_period_pal   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/ Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Castor Oil Hacks for Hormonal Harmony: Easy Tips for Women’s Wellness S3E20

Castor Oil Packs for Period Pain, Bloating & Hormone Support | Period Coaching Tips In this Period Besties Podcast episode, Stasha and Katie share how they use castor oil (with or without a traditional castor oil pack) as part of their period coaching toolkit for cycle support. They share personal experiences including reduced thyroid nodule concern after regular topical use and decreased premenstrual breast tenderness. They cover using old towels/shirts to protect sheets, adding heat (heating pad, hot water bottle, or electric blanket) to support absorption, digestion, and bowel movements, and using castor oil for cramps, hip/back aches, joint pain, gas, and bloating.    Register for Stasha's free class here: https://stasha.kartra.com/page/Superpowers   00:00 Welcome and Castor Oil Intro 00:37 Personal Wins Thyroid and Boobs 01:47 DIY Packs and Cycle Placement 03:14 Free Cycle Superpowers Class 03:52 Travel Stick and Sheet Tips 05:36 Heat Hacks for Cramps Digestion 08:31 Quality Oil and Where to Buy 09:55 Co Ops and Brooklyn Memories 11:19 Safety Notes and Wrap Up 12:09 Sponsors and Final Goodbye   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Speak Up! Using Your Cycle to Amplify Your Voice and Power S2E5

Using Your Menstrual Cycle to Find Your Voice | Period Besties Podcast Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In this episode, we dive deep into how your menstrual cycle can affect your verbal skills and tone. Join us as we discuss practical tips and the phases of the menstrual cycle to enhance your speech, set boundaries, and make an impact. From the Dirty Socks Principle to how hormones influence our tone and patience, this episode is a comprehensive primer. Stay tuned for an exciting interview next week with a vocal expert who was an opera singer! Comment with your thoughts and experiences on finding your voice through your cycle!   00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:22 Setting the Stage for 2025 02:45 Using Your Cycle to Find Your Voice 04:54 Deep Luteal Phase and Verbal Skills 09:19 Harnessing Emotions for Change 15:44 Phases of the Cycle and Activism 22:13 The Dirty Socks Principle 28:40 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/ Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Supplement Savvy: The Essential Guide for Women's Health S3E19

Women’s Health Supplements 101 (Q&A) | Vitamin D, Magnesium Glycinate, Probiotics, DIM + Period Coaching Tips   In this Q&A episode of the Period Besties Podcast, the hosts share where to start with women’s health supplements without getting overwhelmed. They recommend testing first when possible, highlight magnesium glycinate for sleep and stress, and stress gut health and absorption before adding many products. They warn against influencer-driven supplement stacks, advise checking contraindications with a doctor and pharmacist, and recommend starting low and slow, adding one supplement at a time, tracking symptoms, and allowing enough time to assess results (e.g., DIM can take months). They also discuss black cohosh evidence for hot flashes/night sweats, remind listeners you can’t out-supplement a poor diet, and invite follow-up questions and DMs.     Get your copy of The Revolution Will Be Bloody today! https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution [https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution]   00:00 Welcome and Q&A Setup 00:47 Test Before You Supplement 01:49 Vitamin D Deep Dive 03:00 Magnesium for Sleep 04:24 Heal Your Gut First 06:09 Avoid Random Influencer Stacks 07:57 Contraindications and Timing 10:03 Pulse and Add One at a Time 11:10 Book Break The Revolution 12:12 Low and Slow Examples 16:51 Women Are More Sensitive 18:04 Black Cohosh and Evidence 20:24 Trusted Sources and Support 21:20 Diet Foundations and Wrap Up 22:19 Listener Questions and Outro 22:43 Sponsors and Final Goodbye   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound