The Lunar Body

What You Need to Know About Perimenopause

For my listeners who have been in their menstrual years for quite some time... this one's for you. Perimenopause is a-comin', and it may not be as far off as you think. In fact, symptoms can start as early as your late 30s (though it's more likely to happen in your mid-40s), which is why I want to share what to expect when you're expecting menopause. We weren't educated about our periods before we got them, so I want to make sure you're armed with the right knowledge and tools before this next phase of your reproductive life. We talk about: * The wide-ranging symptoms of perimenopause, like hot flashes, mood swings, and decreased libido. * The hormonal impact on your anatomy, including changes to the vulva, cervix, uterus, and ovaries. * Why it's so important to manage stress in perimenopause (beyond the usual reasons). * Body composition changes like bone density and muscle loss. * Viewing menopause as an opportunity, instead of a sentence. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] — Available until April 5, 2023! View all podcast listener perks here. [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/podcast-perks/] Referenced in this episode: * Perimenopause Power [https://amzn.to/3LXUtIU] by Maisie Hill * The Menopause Manifesto [https://amzn.to/3G3xeJF] by Dr. Jen Gunter * See Ya Later, Ovulator! [https://amzn.to/3KhMtRC] by Esther Blum * Guide to Quitting the Pill [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/product/guide-to-quitting-the-pill/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristenc] Thanks for listening! * Work with me 1:1 [https://form.jotform.com/91206121400134] * Cycle Magic cycle-syncing course [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] * Virtual workshops [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/product-category/virtual-workshops/] * Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/goodwitchkitchen] * Tip Jar [http://goodwitchkitchen.net/tip]

The Menstrual Phases as Tarot Archetypes

My favorite part about cycle syncing is that you can find so many areas of your life and interests to apply it to. Tarot is a tool for self-reflection and self-awareness, and in this episode, we explore how you can align with your cycle by embodying different archetypes found in the cards. I provide specific examples of archetypes from the major and minor arcana that mirror the energy of each cycle phase, to give context to what's going on mentally and physically in the body and help you organize your self-care around your cycle. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] — Available until season 3 ends! View all podcast listener perks here. [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/podcast-perks/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristenc] Thanks for listening! * Work with me 1:1 [https://form.jotform.com/91206121400134] * Cycle Magic cycle-syncing course [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] * Virtual workshops [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/product-category/virtual-workshops/] * Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/goodwitchkitchen] * Tip Jar [http://goodwitchkitchen.net/tip]

How Capitalism Impacts Your Period

Capitalism requires us to work like machines, producing the same level of output day after day. Humans just can't work like that, especially those of us with menstrual cycles whose energy, focus, creativity, and more shift from one phase to the next. This week's episode explores how this patriarchal structure of working and living can have an impact on your period and your cycle health. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] — Available until season 3 ends! View all podcast listener perks here. [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/podcast-perks/] Referenced in this episode: * Work Flow: Using the Magic of the Menstrual Cycle for Business [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/product/work-flow-menstrual-cycle-business/] * White Supremacy Culture Characteristics [https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/uploads/4/3/5/7/43579015/okun_-_white_sup_culture_2020.pdf] * Meal Planning for Your Menstrual Cycle [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-syncing-meal-plan/] * Guided Wim Hof breathing method [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ] * 10-minute yoga nidra [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_noquwycq78] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristenc] Thanks for listening! * Work with me 1:1 [https://form.jotform.com/91206121400134] * Cycle Magic cycle-syncing course [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] * Virtual workshops [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/product-category/virtual-workshops/] * Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/goodwitchkitchen] * Tip Jar [http://goodwitchkitchen.net/tip]

Managing PCOS Without Weight Stigma With Julie Duffy Dillon

After sobbing in her boss’s office 15 years ago, Julie Duffy Dillon, registered dietitian and PCOS expert, taught her last diet. Once she learned about weight stigma and diet harm, she couldn't unsee it. Now Julie helps people with PCOS confidently tackle health concerns moving forward without shame and blame. She teaches them how to burn their PCOS diet books while bringing clarity into their relationship with food and body. She has spoken at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and was featured dietitian for the reality show My Big Fat Fabulous Life. You can hear her on her podcast, Find Your Food Voice. Learn about her services including her PCOS Power Course + Community at JulieDuffyDillon.com [http://julieduffydillon.com/] Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] — Available until season 3 ends! View all podcast listener perks here. [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/podcast-perks/] We discuss: * Who intuitive eating is for and why * Eating intuitively with chronic illness, even when conventional treatment includes a restrictive diet * Whether or not you can cause PCOS to occur (+ her thoughts on post-pill PCOS) * Why keto and low-calorie diets are particularly damaging to people with PCOS * How to navigate weight stigma in medical settings, including what to say to your doctor or nurse Referenced in this episode: * PCOS Power online course [https://julieduffydillon.com/pcos-power-course/] (use code PODCAST for 20% off) * Diet-Free Doctor’s Visit Handout [https://julieduffydillon.com/voice] * Perimenopause Power by Maisie Hill [https://amzn.to/3X2oZ7l] * Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings [https://amzn.to/3IG8pWe] * The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor [https://amzn.to/3Xrhvdx] * Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison [https://amzn.to/3Elhj6Q] * Decolonizing Wellness by Dalia Kinsey [https://amzn.to/3izYvuP] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristenc] Thanks for listening! * Work with me 1:1 [https://form.jotform.com/91206121400134] * Cycle Magic cycle-syncing course [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] * Virtual workshops [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/product-category/virtual-workshops/] * Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/goodwitchkitchen] * Tip Jar [http://goodwitchkitchen.net/tip]

The Fertility Cliff Myth + Preconception Planning

The "fertility cliff," or the idea that your fertility takes a complete nosedive on your 35th birthday, is a longstanding myth. In fact, it's based on some really old research (like, shockingly old) and the decline and risks associated with being of "advanced maternal age" are not as dire as we're told. In this episode, I explore the research on this topic and what the numbers actually say, and offer some nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for preconception planning if you are preparing for pregnancy. Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] — Available until season 3 ends! View all podcast listener perks here. [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/podcast-perks/] Referenced in this episode: * Thirty, Flirty, and Surviving interview [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hsZvPuApNoL5fwXnmdWJI?si=a11a1d407296455a] * How Long Can You Wait to Have a Baby? [https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/07/how-long-can-you-wait-to-have-a-baby/309374/] | The Atlantic * The Panic Years [https://amzn.to/3sOU0ht] by Nell Frizzell * Adam Ruins Everything: You Can Still Have Babies After 35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9ryP0UyO5U] * Miscarriage [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-loss-miscarriage/symptoms-causes/syc-20354298] | Mayo Clinic * Preterm Birth [https://www.marchofdimes.org/peristats/reports/united-states/prematurity-profile] | March of Dimes Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kristenc] Thanks for listening! * Work with me 1:1 [https://form.jotform.com/91206121400134] * Cycle Magic cycle-syncing course [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cycle-magic/] * Virtual workshops [https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/product-category/virtual-workshops/] * Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/goodwitchkitchen] * Tip Jar [http://goodwitchkitchen.net/tip]