9 Things I Do Every Luteal Phase to Be PMS-Free

The Period Routine That Ended My Cramps, Fatigue & Brain Fog

I used to dread my period. Mark it in my calendar, pre-mourn the whole week. Cramps, brain fog, bloating, zero energy — I thought that's just what periods were. It's not. Here's my full pain-free period routine.Once I started actually supporting my body before and during my cycle, everything changed. Now my period is one of the more peaceful weeks of my month. In this video I'm walking you through the exact routine I follow — from what I eat, to how I move, to the nervous system and sleep habits that make the biggest difference. This is cycle syncing in practice, rooted in both TCM and modern hormone health. TIMESTAMPS00:00 – why I used to dread my period01:02 – the part nobody talks about02:08 – four things. every single month. no exceptions.02:10 – the one that changed everything first02:29 – what most women are missing before day 103:14 – the social habit that was quietly making it worse03:58 – the workout mistake I made for years05:02 – what I eat during my period06:00 – what's in my fridge right now (and why)07:35 – the two nutrients I refuse to skip09:20 – the thing that costs nothing and works every time11:29 – the $10 thing I've had since grade 1012:48 – the gym guilt trap 13:42 – the physical object that fixed my doomscrolling14:52 – what journaling during your period actually unlocks17:02 – the sleep numbers that surprised me18:52 – the reframe that changed how I see my cycle🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound pain free period, period routine, cycle syncing, luteal phase, period cramps, hormone health, traditional chinese medicine, menstrual health, PMS relief, period nutrition, women's wellness, nervous system regulation, period self care, sleep and hormones, cycle syncing food, protein for women, period mental health, warm water benefits, herbal tea for periods, high performing women health

9 Rules I Live By as a High Performing Woman

Nobody tells you that becoming a high-performing woman comes with a very specific kind of loneliness — because the way you operate just doesn't make sense to most people. I've spent 10+ years in corporate, built a personal brand with 300K+ followers, and launched my own business as a solo-founder — all while refusing to sacrifice my health or personal life. In this video I'm sharing the exact 9 rules I live by as a high-performing woman — the ones that are a little unconventional, hyper-specific, and honestly kind of intense. From how I spend money, track my health, mix spirituality with business, and plan my rest like a work project — if you've always felt like your wiring is just built differently, I think you're going to deeply resonate with these.CHAPTERS00:00 – intro01:48 – what I do for fun 03:46 – the mental math I do before every purchase08:22 – why big to-do lists are working against you10:06 – work-life balance isn't real11:43 – a little woo-woo12:44 – how I think about spending $15:52 – yes, i'm obsessed with tracking19:28 – my body is a calendar app20:50 – how I lock in decisions🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound high-performing women, ambitious women, burnout prevention, cycle syncing, hormone health, female productivity, anti-hustle, high achiever burnout, creatine for women, cycle syncing productivity, menstrual cycle productivity, luteal phase, follicular phase, self-trust, decision making women, women in business, solopreneur women, holistic health women, women's wellness, life principles

9 Things I Do Every Luteal Phase to Be PMS-Free

PMS isn't something you have to push through every month — it's a signal. And once you know how to read it, the two weeks before your period stop being something you dread and start being something you can actually work with. In this episode, Anna shares the 9 habits that transformed her luteal phase — from mood crashes, constipation, and low energy to stable hormones, lighter periods, and barely any cramps. After coming off the pill at 28 following a decade of flatlined hormones, it took her two years to figure out what her body actually needed. This is everything she wishes she'd had. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro0:30 The truth about periods0:58 Life after a decade on the pill2:35 Luteal phase tip 14:02 Luteal phase tip 25:12 Luteal phase tip 37:48 Luteal phase tip 48:28 Luteal phase tip 59:05 Luteal phase tip 610:28 Luteal phase tip 711:20 Luteal phase tip 812:17 Luteal phase tip 913:34 Free cycle syncing guide🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ links: https://bio.site/artofanna→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound

12 Chinese Girl Wellness Habits for Better Energy, Hormones & Digestion

In this episode, I'm sharing 12 Chinese girl wellness habits I wish I'd started in my early twenties — covering food, hydration, warmth, movement, rest, and cycle support. These aren't complicated protocols or expensive routines. They're small, quiet shifts rooted in TCM principles that create the internal conditions for your body to actually regulate itself. CHAPTERS00:00 – My mom was right01:31 – The TCM reframe that changes everything02:33 – Habit #103:30 – Habit #206:00 – Habit #307:00 – Habit #408:15 – Habit #509:15 – Habit #611:29 – Habit #712:11 – Habit #813:33 – Habit #914:55 – Habit #1015:44 – Habit #1116:39 – Habit #1217:40 – Where to actually start 🫖 10% off Inner Code cycle syncing teas: https://weareinnercode.com/discount/ARTOFANNA?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcycle-synced-tea-ritual🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna→ podcast: http://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/theartofunlearning💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound traditional Chinese medicine, TCM wellness, Chinese wellness habits, Chinese girl wellness routine, hormone health naturally, gut health tips, cycle syncing, warm water benefits, TCM for women, digestive health, menstrual cycle health, period pain relief, nervous system regulation, wellness habits for women, Chinese lifestyle habits, TCM digestion, hormonal imbalance natural remedies, cycle syncing nutrition, luteal phase support, menstrual phase rest, warm foods digestion, TCM sleep, qi energy, yin yang wellness, holistic women's health, anti-hustle wellness, going off the pill naturally, post-pill hormone recovery, gut health women, mindful eating digestion

How to Be Soft AND Ambitious (Without Burning Out)

If you've ever felt torn between your soft girl era and your hustle mode — this episode is for you. I break down why high-performing women struggle to live in the in-between, and shares 10 practical systems for staying grounded while building something big. No more choosing between rest and results. You can have both — you just need the right structure to hold it all. Topics covered: nervous system regulation, cycle syncing, decision fatigue, time-blocking, setting boundaries, and what a "minimum viable day" actually looks like. Chapters 0:00 Intro1:05 My transition from girl boss to soft girl 2:06 10 tips to help you master the balance 2:13 system 13:49 system 2 6:23 system 3 7:32 system 4 8:00 system 5 9:11 system 6 10:05 system 7 11:15 system 8 12:23 system 9 13:46 system 10 15:26 the real cheat code to balance🫖 CYCLE SYNCED TEA→ start cycle syncing with herbal tea ritual kit: https://www.weareinnercode.com🔗 LINKS→ join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter📲 SOCIALS→ website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna💌 CONTACT→ business: hello@artofanna.com→ collabs: anna@upsidedowntalent.com🎵 MUSIC→ Epidemic Sound