22. How Fermentation Supports Gut Health, Hormones & Vibrant Living (with Michelle Heberling)

22. How Fermentation Supports Gut Health, Hormones & Vibrant Living (with Michelle Heberling)

What if better hormones, more energy, and improved digestion started with the microbes living inside you? In this episode of The Phoenix Perspective, I sit down with fermentation educator, author, and food systems truth-teller Michelle Heberling to explore the powerful connection between gut health, hormone balance, and vibrant living. Michelle shares her personal journey through years of heavy bleeding, anemia, and feeling dismissed by the healthcare system before discovering a path back to health through food, fermentation, and reconnecting with nature. Together, we discuss how modern life has disconnected us from our food sources, why diversity matters for the microbiome, and how caring for our gut can impact everything from digestion and inflammation to estrogen metabolism and menstrual health. This conversation is about more than sauerkraut and probiotics. It's about remembering that our bodies are intelligent, our symptoms are messages, and healing often begins when we slow down enough to listen. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: * Michelle's journey through severe menstrual challenges and anemia * The surprising connection between gut health and hormone balance * Why fermented foods support digestion, energy, and overall wellness * How modern food systems impact the microbiome * The importance of food diversity for a healthy gut * Reconnecting with nature, soil, and ancestral food wisdom * Simple ways to start supporting your microbiome today * Why your body is always communicating with you CONNECT WITH MICHELLE: Website: https://thegutsoffermentation.com [https://thegutsoffermentation.com] Instagram: @thegutsoffermentation [https://www.instagram.com/thegutsoffermentation/] Check out Michelle’s Book: The Guts of Fermentation [https://thegutsoffermentation.com/products/the-guts-of-fermentation%E2%84%A2-hardcover-edition-copy-copy?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web] 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: 👉 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 Music licensed through Soundstripe. SBRF0OSDRWUA47X2, QFA7ZGBMWEBMDCQF

Ep21: How to Trust Yourself When Life Throws You a Detour

What do you do when life throws you an unexpected detour? In this real-life episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, I record from the side of the road after my motorcycle battery dies in the middle of a camping trip. What started as an inconvenience quickly became an opportunity to reflect on something much deeper: the way we talk to ourselves when things don't go according to plan. A former version of me would have blamed herself, spiraled into self-criticism, or worried about how others would react. But this experience revealed just how much can change when we build self-awareness, self-compassion, and trust in our ability to handle life's unexpected moments. This episode is a reminder that confidence isn't built in the big moments. It's built in the everyday challenges, inconveniences, and detours that test how we respond to ourselves when things get messy. In this episode, you'll learn: • How your internal self-talk shapes your experience during difficult situations • Why self-blame and victim thinking keep us stuck • The connection between self-trust and emotional resilience • How to stay grounded when life doesn't go according to plan • Why everyday challenges are opportunities for personal growth • Practical ways to build confidence through life's detours • How self-awareness helps you recognize and change old patterns • The role of intention in creating a more vibrant life Whether you're navigating a setback, a disappointment, or simply a day that isn't unfolding the way you hoped, this episode will encourage you to meet yourself with more compassion and trust. Because life will always have detours. The question is: who do you become when they happen? 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: 👉 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 women’s health or spiritual/personal growth 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 Music licensed through Soundstripe. 5Z6RHX6XS7VHEDS2, TOHPWZ0PLVBV09WU

20. Healing Emotional Eating and Finding the Courage to Change (with Celeste Rajczi)

What if emotional eating isn't a lack of willpower or about food at all? 🐦‍🔥 What if it's a signal that something deeper is asking for your attention? In this heartfelt conversation on The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, I sit down with transformational life coach Celeste Rajczi to explore emotional eating, nervous system healing, self-love, and the quiet bravery required to change your life. Celeste shares her extraordinary journey of surviving a near-death experience in the Amazon rainforest, navigating years of emotional eating and self-judgment, and ultimately learning how to build a compassionate relationship with herself, her body, and the Earth. Together, we explore what it means to make brave decisions, heal old wounds, and choose self-compassion over shame. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why emotional eating is often connected to safety, stress, and unmet needs • How trauma and the nervous system can influence your relationship with food • The difference between self-judgment and self-awareness • Why healing requires courage, curiosity, and compassion • How nature can support emotional healing and self-love • Practical ways to reconnect with your body and inner wisdom • What "quiet bravery" looks like in everyday life • How to take the next step toward becoming the woman you want to be This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing doesn't happen through perfection. It happens when we choose to stay present with ourselves, even in the uncomfortable moments. If you've ever struggled with emotional eating, self-criticism, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, this episode will remind you that change is possible—and that you're not alone. Connect with Celeste Rajczi: Instagram: @celesterajczi [https://www.instagram.com/celesterajczi/] Book Referenced: Hungry for More: Satisfy Your Deepest Cravings, Feed Your Dreams and Live a Full-Up Life [https://a.co/d/06tZGFnn] by Mel Wells 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: 👉 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 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 Music licensed through Soundstripe. LZGDYVIVY68EFJ0E, AT0WG3TS5DHMDH0Q

19. Why Spiritual Awakenings Feel Lonely (And How to Trust Yourself Anyway)

Sometimes awakening doesn't feel magical. Sometimes it feels lonely. In this Full Moon solo episode of The Phoenix Perspective Podcast, we explore the often unseen side of spiritual awakening—the identity shifts, grief, loneliness, intuition, and deep personal transformation that can happen when you begin outgrowing old versions of yourself. Whether you're experiencing a spiritual awakening, uncovering intuitive gifts, navigating a dark night of the soul, healing after loss, or realizing that the life you've built no longer fits who you're becoming… this episode is for you. Drawing from my own experiences navigating awakening, intuition, deployment experiences, leaving behind old identities, and learning to trust my inner knowing, we explore why personal growth can sometimes feel isolating—and why that doesn't mean you're on the wrong path. We talk about spiritual gifts, authenticity, belonging, nervous system safety, creating supportive community, and how to honor the unfolding process of becoming who you truly are. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why spiritual awakenings can feel lonely • What a "dark night of the soul" can teach us • Why identity shifts often create discomfort and grief • How intuition and spiritual gifts may emerge through challenge and change • Why creating safety within yourself matters first • How to build supportive community during seasons of transformation • Why outgrowing old versions of yourself is part of growth • How to trust yourself—even when life feels uncertain We also explore the fear of being seen, the courage it takes to share your gifts with the world, and why authenticity sometimes asks us to let old structures fall away before something more aligned can grow in its place. If you've been feeling like you don't fit anymore… If you've been changing… If you've been remembering parts of yourself that feel both beautiful and unfamiliar… Dear sister, you're not broken. You're becoming. 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

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