Just A Phase Podcast

In this episode we’re breaking down how to actually find your ovulation phase without second guessing yourself. From cervical mucus, to LH strips, basal body temps, cervix checks, and all the body signs in between—we’ve got you covered!! Plus, we spill on why ovulation is about way more than baby-making and how learning your body’s signals can literally change your health, mood, and sanity. Basically, this is the “How to Find Your Ovulation Phase 101” you should’ve been taught in school, but way more fun (and with way more TMI). TOPICS COVERED ➡ Julie's Pregnancy update + IVF stress test convo ➡ Picking baby names + 36-week milestone ➡ Why ovulation is the most important phase of your cycle ➡ The sympto-thermal method explained ➡ Fertility biomarkers: cervical mucus, LH surges, basal body temp, cervix position ➡ How to actually track signs without obsessing ➡ Apps + wearables that make cycle tracking easier ➡ Why you can’t get pregnant every day of the month ➡ Celebrating ovulation for mood, sleep, and hormone balance ➡ Our favorite experts and resources to go deeper RESOURCES ➡ Listen to THE 4 PHASES OF YOUR CYCLE 101 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yuEBzTxCVTDKirYdLHm91] ➡Listen to OVULATION PAIN & PMS [https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast/s3-e8-what-your-ovulation-pain-pms-is-trying-to-tell/id1732724897?i=1000720904322] episode here ➡ TempDrop [http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/BALANCEDBEYARS](BBT wearable monitor) *code BALANCEDBEYARS ➡ LH strips (budget-friendly versions from https://www.amazon.com/Wondfo-Step-Ovulation-Strips-50-Count/dp/B004IJHDN6?th=1Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RY8UBNC?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzbalanced-20&creativeASIN=B00RY8UBNC&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3TQYNMCHQICBE&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin]) *We've also heard of Inito Fertility Monitor [https://try.inito.com/hormone-tracking] ➡ FEMM app [https://femmhealthapp.org/] + Read Your Body [https://readyourbody.com/]app ➡ Natural Cycles [http://natural-cycles.sjv.io/Y9B1rj]app ➡ Lisa Hendrickson-Jack’s book [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MVGB2DH?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzbalanced-20&creativeASIN=B07MVGB2DH&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.19BYPBKC4CXWJ&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin] + podcasts on fertility awareness [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-friday-fertility-awareness-mastery-for-womens/id953371091] ➡ Our Power of Periodization [https://www.balancedbeyars.com/powerofperiodization] course (LAST MONTH TO ENROLL FOREVER) + upcoming Cycle Strategy guide!!!!!! SPONSORS ➡ TEST YOUR VAGINAL MICROBIOME with Evvy! Use code BALANCEDBEYARS10 on EVVY.COM ➡ TRY FOND BONE BROTH! use our code JUSTAPHASE for 10% at fondregenerative.com or just go to fondregenerative.com/justaphase [https://airtable.com/appQXlqI74Z2mIxgM/tblwTw5mydpYvN71l/viwJtlMEh4AndzgSJ/fondregenerative.com/justaphase] to get the 10% off automatically! ABOUT US We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter. SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU! LET'S CONNECT ➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠ [https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars] ➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/] ➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠ [https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/] ➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/ [https://www.balancedbeyars.com/]

In this episode, we’re talking about why the end-of-summer hustle leaves us feeling fried, how summer ironically mirrors our “inner summer” (aka ovulation phase) where we can easily burn out too if we're doing too much! We chat about what we can do to actually ground ourselves before we crash. Think: slowing down, cozy transitions, nervous system resets, and creating little systems that make life way less chaotic. Oh, and yes, apple cider donuts make the cut. TOPICS COVERED ➡ The reality of summer burnout (and why it’s a whole vibe) ➡ How your cycle’s ovulation phase = your inner summer ➡ The shadow side of staying in “go-go-go” mode too long ➡ Practical grounding rituals for fall (hot drinks, slower mornings, bone broth, walks, pressure mats, etc.) ➡ Why setting systems calms your nervous system ➡ Learning to say “joyful yeses” instead of all the yeses ➡ Goals that ground you vs. goals that drain you ➡ Social media boundaries + phone detox habits ➡ Comparison trap (and why you don’t need to live like everyone’s Instagram) ➡ The beauty of shifting seasons + cycles RESOURCES ➡ Pranamat [https://pranamat.com/] for recovery + relaxation (code BALANCEDBEYARS) ➡ Bone broth + nourishing soups (We love FOND [https://fondregenerative.com/] bone broth code JUSTAPHASE!) SPONSORS ➡ Kale Health [https://kalehealth.com/]: JUSTAPHASE for up to $325 off their functional lab packages. ➡ ClearStem [http://clearstem.com/]: Use the code BALANCEDBEYARS for 15% off your order. ABOUT US We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter. SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU! LET'S CONNECT ➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠ [https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars] ➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/] ➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠ [https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/] ➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/ [https://www.balancedbeyars.com/]

Today we’re diving into Part 2 of Alaina’s PCOS story AND what she actually does every single day to keep her PCOS in check (to the point where she actually forgets she has PCOS....no lie.) We’re talking about the hacks and habits that make a real difference: balancing blood sugar without stressing over food rules, the golden combo of walking + weight training, why you should never eat your carbs ‘nakeyyyyy,’ and the nervous system tools that help keep stress in check. We’ll get into supplements we swear by — like inositol, magnesium, and omega-3s — plus gut health, fermented foods, and even colostrum. You’ll hear why protein is queen, why detox basics like sweating and pooping matter, and how quick fixes stack up against long-term lifestyle shifts. If you’ve ever wondered what daily routines can actually move the needle with PCOS, this episode is your roadmap. Let’s get into it. TOPICS WE COVER: ➡ The # goal if you have PCOS: balance that blood sugar ➡ The golden combo: walking and weight training ➡ Naked carbs (and why you don't want to eat them nakeyyyyy) ➡ Finding stress, sleep, and nervous system tools that actually work for YOU ➡ Supplements we swear by (inositol, magnesium, omega-3s, vitamin D) ➡ Gut health, fermented foods, and colostrum ➡ Herbs + tinctures: cinnamon, fenugreek, berberine, holy basil ➡ Apple cider vinegar, bitters, and other low-effort hacks ➡ Protein obsession (even tho it's trendy AF) and why muscle is queen ➡ Detox basics: broccoli sprouts, raw carrot salad, dry brushing, sweating, pooping ➡ Quick fixes vs. lifestyle shifts — can you make lifestyle shifts that give you the same results your medicine do (but without the side effects)? RESOURCES ➡ Organic Olivia tinctures [itters-1?_pos=3&_fid=9af0c7e12&_ss=c⁠  ]code BALANCEDBEYARS for 15% off ➡ Methodology [https://bit.ly/4jVh4nJ] code BALANCEDBEYARS (this is the best and most quality meal prep service we've tried yet!! Love their Haute Mom program) ➡ Inositol [https://glnk.io/910np/at-balancedbeyars⁠ ] code BALANCEDBEYARS15 ➡ Urban Moonshine bitters [https://urbanmoonshine.com/collections/digestive-bitters?msclkid=e6aeafaa6e8d13175f11c713de2ae8ea⁠ ] code BALANCEDBEYARS10 ➡ PCOS tea blends [https://drinksymbi.com/products/pcos-support-tea⁠ ] code BALANCEDBEYARS15 ➡ Favorite PCOS books [https://www.amazon.com/shop/balancedbeyars/list/2PHZVTSP0V3U5?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d⁠ ] (linked on the episode page) ➡ Castor oil packs (organic + dark glass bottled oil only) SPONSORS ➡ Our favorite Bone Broth is FOND Bone Broth! [fondregenerative.com] save 10% with code JUSTAPHASE at fondregenerative.com [http://fondregenerative.com/]. ABOUT US We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter. SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU! LET'S CONNECT ➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠ [https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars] ➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/] ➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠ [https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/] ➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/ [https://www.balancedbeyars.com/]

This week we’re kicking off a two-part series on PCOS, and it’s personal. This is part one where Alaina shares her journey of living with PCOS—from the first confusing signs as a teenager, to being given a bad bandaid solution by doctors, to finally finding her own path forward. If you’ve ever been told to “just go on the pill” or felt like your concerns weren’t taken seriously, this story will feel all too familiar. Alaina opens up about how she learned to manage her PCOS, make sense of her symptoms, and ultimately support her body in a way that led to getting pregnant naturally—something she was once told might not be possible!! This conversation is close to our hearts because PCOS is so often misunderstood, and the women who live with it are often left without answers. Sharing this story is about showing that you can take control of your health and find your way back to hope. TOPICS WE COVER: ➡ Alaina’s first experiences with irregular cycles and symptoms ➡ The frustration of being offered band-aid solutions (hello, birth control) ➡ Why PCOS is more than just a reproductive condition ➡ The emotional impact of feeling unheard in the medical system ➡ How Alaina shifted from frustration to self-advocacy ➡ The steps she took to better understand and manage her PCOS ➡ Getting pregnant naturally after being told it might not happen RESOURCES ➡ The Period Repair Manual [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0648352404?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzalain000-20&creativeASIN=0648352404&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1JAQEORO44NRC&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin] by Lara Briden ➡ 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS [https://amzn.to/4mLYyj5] by Dr. Fiona McCulloch ➡ Cycle tracking for self-awareness and advocacy ➡ Power of Periodization [https://www.balancedbeyars.com/powerofperiodization](take our FREE masterclass [https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/8m6kmfy]to learn tips that we teach in our program!!) SPONSORS ➡ Branch Basics: Get 15% off the starter kit with code JUSTAPHASE [https://branchbasics.com/JUSTAPHASE] ABOUT US We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter. SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU! LET'S CONNECT ➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠ [https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars] ➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/] ➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠ [https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/] ➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/ [https://www.balancedbeyars.com/]

Somehow we went from mug cakes, painless periods and digging into childhood baggage to postpartum questions...and yes, it all ties together (promise)!!! In this episode, we’re sharing how one tiny habit transformed our cycles, why facing your luteal-phase “ugly feels” might be the most empowering thing you do all month, and how the body keeps score in ways we don’t always want to admit. Plus, Julie gives us a 32-week pregnancy update (spoiler: night peeing, hip flexors, and baby shower prep are real) ...and finally, we dive into more of your postpartum Q&As—from breastfeeding timelines to tongue ties, combo feeding, gassy babies, and even the infamous diaper cream spatula. It’s a little messy, a little TMI, and exactly the kind of honest convo we wish we had in the thick of it. SPONSOR ➡ OSEA Malibu Skincare products!! Head to oseamalibu.com [http://oseamalibu.com/] and use code JUSTAPHASE for 10% off your first order. TOPICS COVERED: ➡ The period-friendly mug cake recipe obsession (recipe coming soon) ➡ Raw carrot salad challenge results and why it helps with PMS/ovulation pain ➡ How luteal phase meditations shifted mood and triggers ➡ The link between subconscious baggage and physical symptoms ➡ Julie’s 32-week pregnancy update (sleep, pelvic floor, hip flexors, baby shower) ➡ Postpartum Q&A: * Breastfeeding and periods—do they always get delayed? * What letdown really feels like (pins & needles explained) * Tongue ties, MTHFR gene mutations, and holistic approaches * Tips for soothing gassy/colicky babies * Combo feeding without counting ounces * Postpartum eczema + energetric root causes * The diaper cream spatula debate (team yes or team LOL) RESOURCES ➡ Raw Carrot Salad Substack https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/p/the-salad-hack-that-improves-pms [https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/p/the-salad-hack-that-improves-pms]  ➡ ByHeart infant formula- code BALANCEDBEYARS20 https://byheart.com/products/whole-nutrition-formula [https://byheart.com/products/whole-nutrition-formula]  ➡ Frida Baby “Windi” gas reliever https://go.shopmy.us/p-23440345 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-23440345]  ➡ Boiron Tummy Soother (homeopathic) https://go.shopmy.us/p-23440510 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-23440510]  ➡ Lactation consultants (for personalized support) https://nightlightdoula.com/ [https://nightlightdoula.com/]  ABOUT US We’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter. SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU! LET'S CONNECT ➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠ [https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars] ➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/] ➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠ [https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/] ➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/ [https://www.balancedbeyars.com/]