Why Your Hormones Feel Out of Control (And What’s Actually Causing It) (Episode 16)

Why Women Struggle With Pleasure, Low Libido & Painful Sex | Somatic Sexologist Ruby Josif

What if low libido, painful sex, emotional shutdown during intimacy, or difficulty orgasming was not something “wrong” with you, but your body asking for more safety, slowness, and connection? In this episode of The Inner Script Podcast, integrative nurse practitioner Stephanie Baubie sits down with somatic sexologist Ruby Josif for a deeply honest conversation about women’s sexuality, nervous system regulation, emotional safety, pleasure, intimacy, and embodiment. Ruby explains the difference between traditional sex therapy and somatic sexology, why so many women feel disconnected during sex even after years of therapy, and how unprocessed emotions, chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation can impact libido, orgasm, pain with sex, and intimacy. This episode also explores emotional safety in relationships, why women often abandon their own needs during intimacy, how long-term couples can maintain passionate sex lives, and why pleasure is not selfish, it is part of healing. In This Episode: - Somatic sexology vs traditional sex therapy - Low libido and nervous system dysregulation - Emotional safety and orgasm - Painful sex and what women should know - How women store emotions in the body - Need a check-in? There’s a free gentle nervous system and intimacy guide on Patreon. Here you go: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158804934 [https://www.patreon.com/posts/158804934]  - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript]  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/# [https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/] Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to somatic sexology and intimacy (03:20) Difference between sex therapy and somatic sexology (09:05) Why women feel disconnected during sex (15:42) Emotional safety, pleasure, and intimacy (24:30) Low libido and nervous system dysregulation (31:18) Internal orgasms and female pleasure myths (40:50) Pain during sex and what women should know (49:26) Storing emotions in the pelvic region (56:41) Simple somatic practices to reconnect to the body (01:02:44) The truth about intimacy in long-term relationships Connect with Ruby Website: www.ruby-josif.com [http://www.ruby-josif.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruby.josif.sex.coach [https://www.instagram.com/ruby.josif.sex.coach] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruby.josif [https://www.tiktok.com/@ruby.josif]

Why Your Hormones Feel Out of Control (And What’s Actually Causing It) (Episode 16)

Curious about your own cycle? Here's a complete guide to understanding your cycle better: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclusive-cycle-158611885  If you’ve ever felt like your hormones are all over the place, this episode will change how you understand your body. We break down the four phases of the menstrual cycle and why symptoms like PMS, mood swings, low energy, and burnout are often caused by lifestyle misalignment, not hormone dysfunction. You’ll learn how stress, under-eating, and over-exercising impact progesterone, cortisol, and your nervous system. This is not about rigid cycle syncing. It’s about learning to listen to your body and support it in a way that actually works. In This Episode: * Why hormones aren’t the root problem * The four phases of your cycle explained * How stress impacts progesterone and PMS * What cortisol steal and estrogen dominance really mean * How to support your body through each phase Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript]  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/# [https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/]  This Episode is For You If: * You feel like your hormones are “out of control” * You experience PMS, irritability, or emotional swings before your period * You’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal * You struggle with low energy, burnout, or inconsistent motivation * You want to better understand your cycle without rigid frameworks In This Episode: * Why hormones are not the root problem (0:00) * The four phases of your cycle explained (3:20) * What’s actually happening during your menstrual phase (6:10) * The follicular phase and why motivation increases (10:45) * Ovulation, confidence, and biological attraction (15:30) * Why the luteal phase feels so hard (19:40) * The truth about progesterone and PMS (24:15) * What “cortisol steal” really means (28:50) * Estrogen dominance explained simply (33:10) * How to support your body through each phase (38:20) Resources Mentioned: * Targeted supplements (context-based, not prescriptive) * Nervous system regulation practices * Nutrition and fueling awareness My Fullscript dispensary link is below for trusted, quality-tested products. Supplements are not right for everyone, so please consult your healthcare provider first. There’s no obligation to purchase, and food, lifestyle, and nervous system health always come first: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie] Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts [https://www.bravemoonpodcasts.com/].

How Stress Lives in the Body, Burnout & Healing Through Art with Hannah Saarinen (Episode 15)

Want a free downloadable symptom journal? Here it is: https://www.patreon.com/posts/inner-circle-if-157659899 What if your headaches, anxiety, burnout, or exhaustion are messages from the body? Stephanie sits down with medical illustrator and OR nurse Hannah Saarinen to discuss chronic stress, nursing burnout, nervous system healing, and how art became a pathway back to herself. Hannah shares how years of healthcare work, childhood stress, and emotional overload impacted her health, and how creativity helped her heal. In This Episode: - How stress can show up physically - The truth about nursing burnout - Why many women normalize anxiety - How childhood patterns affect adult health - Healing through art and self-expression Timestamps (00:00) Meet Hannah Saarinen (04:12) Nursing school memories and early ambition (10:26) Verbal abuse and trauma in hospital settings (18:04) Anxiety before work and burnout symptoms (25:18) Leaving nursing and moving abroad (33:41) Stress, ADHD symptoms, and nervous system health (42:20) Childhood survival mode explained (51:08) Turning patient experiences into art (1:00:34) Why anatomy inspires healing artwork (1:10:11) Hannah’s vision for art in hospitals Connect with Hannah Website: https://arthazenergy.com [https://arthazenergy.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_haz_energy [https://www.instagram.com/art_haz_energy] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@art_haz_energy [https://www.tiktok.com/@art_haz_energy]  Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care.

Popular Health & Wellness Trends That Could Be Hurting You (Episode 14)

Want a free checklist to ask yourself before trying that latest wellness trend? Here you go: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exclusive-before-157568211 This Episode Is for You If: - You feel confused by wellness advice online - You’ve tried all the protocols and still feel off - You want to know what health trends may backfire - You’re ready to trust your own body more In this brutally honest solo episode, Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Baubie breaks down the current healthcare and wellness trends she discourages. As an integrative nurse practitioner, Stephanie explains why so much online wellness advice lacks nuance, context, and clinical understanding. She shares how popular trends like aggressive detoxes, protein obsession, supplement stacking, fasting, cold plunges, and one-size-fits-all protocols can sometimes worsen symptoms instead of helping. Most importantly, she reminds listeners that healing is not about doing more. It is about learning what your unique body actually needs.  In This Episode, You’ll learn: - Why some health trends worsen symptoms - The truth about detox reactions - Why protein is not always the answer - How optimization culture can hurt women - Why rest may be more healing than discipline Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join the Patreon community (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript]  - Share your thoughts, questions, or story with Stephanie. Follow along on Instagram at @theinnerscriptpod: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/# [https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/]  My Fullscript dispensary link is below for trusted, quality-tested products. Supplements are not right for everyone, so please consult your healthcare provider first. There’s no obligation to purchase, and food, lifestyle, and nervous system health always come first: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie] Concepts Mentioned in This Episode: Creatine Probiotics Digestive enzymes High protein diets Calorie deficits Fasting Cold plunges Detox protocols Liver flushes Supplement stacking Nervous system regulation Digestion and bile flow Topics & Timestamps: (00:17) Why Stephanie is fired up (02:42) Why trends fail many women (05:21) Knowledge vs clinical application (09:33) Dangerous calorie deficit advice (11:01) The high protein trend (13:51) Detox myths explained (17:18) Why liver flushes concern her (18:55) Supplement stacking problems (20:57) Optimization culture and burnout (24:35) How to trust your body again About Your Host: Stephanie Baubie is an integrative nurse practitioner and the host of The Inner Script. She helps highly sensitive women understand what their body and nervous system are communicating so they can move out of confusion and into grounded self trust and embodied health. Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts [https://www.bravemoonpodcasts.com/].

How to Trust Yourself in Relationships, Heal Heartbreak, and Rebuild Your Identity with Connie Kulczycki (Episode 13)

This Episode Is for You If: - You feel stuck in a relationship but don’t know why - You’ve experienced heartbreak, betrayal, or identity loss - You’re navigating self-discovery after a breakup or major life shift In this episode of The Inner Script Podcast, Stephanie Baubie, NP sits down with author Connie Kulczycki to explore what it really takes to rebuild your life after everything you thought defined you falls apart. Through the lens of three pivotal relationships, Connie shares how love, betrayal, and self-discovery shaped her identity and ultimately led her back to herself. From people-pleasing to radical self-trust, this conversation dives into the emotional and physical signals that guide us when we’re out of alignment. They also explore how unprocessed emotions can show up physically, why we stay in relationships that don’t feel right, and how to finally listen to your inner voice. In This Episode, You’ll learn: - How to know when a relationship is no longer aligned - Why heartbreak can be a catalyst for growth and self-discovery - How to trust your intuition and stop outsourcing your decisions Connect with Stephanie Baubie, NP: - Join Patreon (for FREE): https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheInnerScript]  - Follow and share your thoughts on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/# [https://www.instagram.com/theinnerscriptpod/]  Find any mentioned supplements in my Fullscript dispensary below. Always consult your healthcare provider before use. No obligation to purchase, and remember food, lifestyle, and nervous system support come first: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sbaubie] Resources Mentioned: Connie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ckulll/ [https://www.instagram.com/ckulll/] No Longer Her(e): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997765020 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997765020]  Connie’s Website: https://www.mindbodyworld.co [https://www.mindbodyworld.co]  Topics & Timestamps: (00:17) Meet Connie and her book No Longer Her(e) (07:16) Who she used to be and identity shifts (08:38) Relationships as mirrors (12:14) The moment everything changed (16:08) Marriage, intuition, and misalignment (22:04) Burnout, depression, and physical symptoms (33:43) Karmic relationships and emotional intensity (47:09) Healing, grief, and letting go (55:03) How to trust yourself in relationships About Our Guest: Connie Kulczycki is a writer, digital nomad, yoga teacher, marketer, and proud dog mom to Lu. For nearly a decade, she has traveled the world while exploring what makes a life feel like home. After walking away from a marriage and a future that looked perfect on paper, she chose reinvention over resentment and has been rewriting the rules ever since. She is deeply curious about love, identity, freedom, and the courage it takes to become yourself again and again, bringing both emotional depth and bold honesty to everything she creates. About Your Host: Stephanie Baubie is an integrative nurse practitioner and the host of The Inner Script. She helps highly sensitive women understand what their body and nervous system are communicating so they can move out of confusion and into grounded self trust and embodied health. Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs. We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This podcast is produced by https://www.bravemoonpodcasts.com/Brave Moon Podcasts [https://www.bravemoonpodcasts.com/].