The Phoenix Perspective Podcast

18. What Moms Need to Know About Periods, Body Confidence & Raising Strong Girls (with Amy Wilding)

If you're raising a daughter, this episode is for you. What messages about periods, body image, puberty, and womanhood are being passed down in your home—intentionally or unintentionally? In this powerful conversation on The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, I sit down with menstrual educator, women's circle facilitator, and founder of Period of Change, Amy Wilding, to explore how moms can help raise body-confident girls while healing the shame, silence, and misinformation many of us inherited ourselves. Together, we talk about menstrual health, body confidence, body autonomy, cyclical living, and why understanding our bodies isn't just important for women—it's how we change generations. Because our daughters are watching. And how we speak about our bodies, our periods, aging, emotions, and self-worth becomes part of the blueprint they carry into adulthood. In this episode, we discuss: • How period stigma impacts girls long before their first cycle • Why body literacy is one of the greatest gifts we can give our daughters • Premenstrual signals vs shame-based messaging • Helping girls approach puberty with confidence instead of fear • How body confidence starts inside the home • Raising emotionally healthy boys alongside empowered girls • Breaking generational cycles around shame and body criticism • Body autonomy, cycle awareness, and menstrual education • Practical ways moms can begin creating change today Amy also shares her personal story of discovering menstrual wisdom after pregnancy loss, the creation of Period of Change, and why educating girls—and their mothers—creates ripple effects that change families, communities, and culture. If you've ever thought: "I want my daughter to grow up loving herself more than I did..." This conversation is for you. Because changing the future starts in our homes. Connect with Amy Wilding: Website: www.periodofchange.com [http://www.periodofchange.com]Instagram: @periodofchange [https://www.instagram.com/periodofchange/] Order her latest book: Period of Change: Welcoming Your Daughter's Period with Care and Confidence [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1916672124?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_CCXGB5QB5HGRV0DGYMPZ&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_CCXGB5QB5HGRV0DGYMPZ&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_CCXGB5QB5HGRV0DGYMPZ&bestFormat=true] Further Resources: 👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix [https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix] Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase! 👉 Looking for ways to have better periods and learn to track your cycle? Join Red Tent Society [https://patreon.com/RedTentSociety?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] on Patreon! 👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs [https://www.instagram.com/koriraekovacs/] 👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com [phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com] Thank you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

Ep17: Rising in Real Life - Why Women Need Different Tools to Thrive | Season 2 Premiere

Season 2 is here—and we’re going deeper, Sister. In this Season 2 premiere of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, we explore what it really means to rise in real life as a woman living in a cyclical body, in a world that was never designed with women’s rhythms, hormones, nervous systems, or emotional realities in mind. This episode is an invitation into more honest conversations about women’s health, burnout, menstrual cycles, perimenopause, pleasure, nervous system regulation, body literacy, self-trust, and the messy, beautiful reality of being human. Drawing from my experience as a registered nurse, cyclical living educator, and woman navigating real life right alongside you, I share the deeper vision behind Season 2: Rising in Real Life. Because healing isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about reconnecting with yourself. We talk about: * Why women often feel exhausted, disconnected, or like they’re “failing” * How hustle culture and patriarchal systems disconnect women from their bodies * The importance of cyclical living and honoring changing energy throughout the menstrual cycle * Why women need different wellness tools and nervous system support * Breaking period stigma and opening conversations around taboo topics * The power of community, body literacy, and self-acceptance * What it means to stop abandoning yourself and start listening to your body You’ll also get a sneak peek into the powerful guest stories coming this season—including conversations about healing, hormones, intimacy, burnout, generational patterns, feminine leadership, pleasure, spirituality, and rebuilding life from the ashes. This season is less scripted, more real, and rooted in practical tools for living a vibrant, aligned life in the middle of everyday chaos. Because you are not broken, sister. You are cyclical. And your body has been speaking to you all along. If this episode resonates with you: * Follow/Subscribe to The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode released every moon phase * Share this episode with a woman who is ready to reconnect with herself * Leave a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more women discover these conversations Further Resources: 👉 Looking to go deeper into cycle tracking and feminine wellness? Join Red Tent Society [https://patreon.com/RedTentSociety?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] on Patreon! 👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs [https://www.instagram.com/koriraekovacs/] 👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com [phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com] Thank you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

Remembering the Fifth Element of Love: The Phoenix Unscripted

In this Phoenix Unscripted reflection, I find myself thinking about the elements—earth, water, fire, and air—and the mysterious fifth element that ties them all together. Sometimes the insights that shape us don’t come from formal teachings. They arrive through songs, movies, memories, and quiet moments where something suddenly clicks. In the summer of 2025, while listening to music and rewatching The Fifth Element, I found myself reflecting on something deeper: the idea that love is the force that brings everything into balance. In the film, the elements alone weren’t enough to stop the darkness. Even the supreme being couldn’t act until love activated the whole system. And maybe our lives work the same way. In this reflection beside the fire, I explore the idea that we often forget who we are—and sometimes it takes another person, a song, a story, or a moment of connection to help us remember. In this conversation, we explore: • The symbolism of the elements and the mysterious “fifth element” • Why love may be the force that binds body, soul, and purpose together • How the people around us help reflect our light back to us • Why remembering our purpose can be difficult in a world that feels chaotic • The importance of community and connection for those walking a path of awakening Sometimes remembering who we are doesn’t happen alone. Sometimes it happens when someone else reminds us. So settle in, take a breath, and join me beside the fire. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings. Check out the Red Tent Society HERE [https://patreon.com/RedTentSociety?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16!  This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power.  Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.

Season 2 Preview

Season 2 of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast is coming May 16, 2026. Rising In Real Life is a season about what happens when women stop hiding their experiences, start listening to their bodies, and begin living with deeper intention, awareness, and self-trust. In this trailer, you’ll hear powerful moments from this season’s conversations on womanhood, healing, nervous system regulation, menstrual cycle awareness, identity shifts, emotional wellness, and the courage it takes to reclaim yourself in a world that taught women to disconnect from their bodies. This season explores the real-life application of cyclical living and feminine-led wellness—not as perfection, but as practice. If you’ve ever felt isolated in your experience, disconnected from your body, ashamed of your emotions, or unsure how to navigate the changes happening within you… this season is for you. Welcome to Rising In Real Life. Follow the show so you don't miss an episode! Further Resources: 👉 Order your 2026 Cycles Journal© here: https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix [https://cyclicalroots.com/?ref=Sacredphoenix] Don’t forget to use the coupon code SACREDPHOENIX to receive 10% off your purchase! 👉 Follow Kori on Instagram: Kori Rae Kovacs [https://www.instagram.com/koriraekovacs/] 👉 Have a period or women’s health question, interested in being a guest, or have an idea for the show? Email Kori at phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com [phoenixperspectivepod@gmail.com] Thank you for listening! Remember, you are so worthy of your Vibrant Life! 💖 Kori

The "I'm Not Good Enough" Story: The Phoenix Unscripted

In this deeply personal Phoenix Unscripted reflection recorded in 2024, I share a story that has quietly shaped much of my life: the belief that I wasn’t good enough. Sometimes those beliefs don’t arrive all at once. They form slowly, moment by moment—through experiences, comments, expectations, and disappointments that leave tiny imprints on our identity. A missed opportunity. A message about your body. A voice of authority telling you who you are. Over time, those moments can begin to form a story that runs quietly in the background of our lives. In this reflection beside the fire, I revisit some of the moments that planted that belief in me—from teenage disappointments to early experiences in the military—and the realization that I’ve spent years chasing a version of myself that always felt just out of reach. But on that day, something inside me shifted. I realized I’m tired of carrying that story. And maybe the only way forward is to start pulling those weeds out of the garden of my life—one belief at a time. In this reflection, we explore: • How the belief “I’m not good enough” can take root over time • The subtle ways institutions and authority figures shape our identity • What it feels like to chase a version of yourself that always seems out of reach • Why unlearning old beliefs is a slow, intentional process • The moment we decide we’re done carrying the weight of those stories This episode isn’t about fixing anything. It’s simply an honest reflection about the stories we carry—and what it might look like to finally set some of them down. So take a breath, settle in, and join me beside the fire. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love what's happening inside the Red Tent Society. This is a space where women gather to rest, reconnect, and rise as Cyclical Beings. Check out the Red Tent Society HERE [https://patreon.com/RedTentSociety?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]. Season 2: Rising in Real Life starts on the New Moon on May 16!  This season, we’ll explore how women live, work, and lead once they stop abandoning their bodies and start waking up to their feminine power. Follow The Phoenix Perspective Podcast so you don’t miss an episode, released every Moon Phase.