Fertility After 40: Krissy's Journey S2E52

Fertility After 40: Krissy's Journey S2E52

Exploring Motherhood Later in Life with Krissy Gasbarre| Period Besties Podcast Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Krissy Gasbarre, discussing the intricacies of motherhood later in life, fertility challenges, and empowered conversations around reproductive health. With over 20 years of experience as menstruation coaches, Stasha and Katie dive into practical tips, information, and personal stories to improve your hormonal health and happiness. Whether you're interested in period coaching or considering becoming a coach yourself, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement. Join us as we break taboos and shine a light on the world of menstrual coaching. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a five-star review!   00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:22 Introducing Today's Special Guest: Krissy Gasbarre 01:51 Krissy's Journey to Motherhood 04:54 Navigating Fertility Challenges 14:59 The Role of Technology in Fertility 21:32 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Fertility Treatments 26:46 The Need for Support and Advocacy 29:29 The Overlooked Role of Male Fertility 30:23 Personal Fertility Journeys and Challenges 33:15 The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals 34:38 The Impact of Diet and Lifestyle on Fertility 42:54 The Growing Health Coaching Industry 47:49 Advice for Women on Fertility Preservation 49:59 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 50:57 Podcast Outro and Sponsor Shoutout   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

From PCOS to PMOS: What Every Woman Must Know Now S3E25

PCOS Is Now PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome): What the 2026 Name Change Means + How to Advocate The hosts break down the official May 12, 2026 renaming of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) to PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic syndrome), published in The Lancet after 56 organizations collaborated and surveyed/interviewed 22,000+ doctors and patients, with an estimated three-year transition in clinical practice. They explain that the old “cyst” framing led many doctors to overlook cases without cysts/immature follicles, contributing to delayed or missed diagnoses (cited as ~70% misdiagnosed or diagnosed late), and argue the new name better reflects a whole-body metabolic condition. They encourage listeners to advocate by asking for comprehensive metabolic testing (blood sugar/insulin resistance, liver and kidney function) rather than relying only on ultrasound, and they criticize birth control as a common but inadequate default, hoping care shifts toward addressing insulin resistance and metabolic health.   00:00 PMOS Name Change 01:10 Why Rename Matters 01:36 Misdiagnosis From Cysts 02:35 Client Stories And Validation 04:45 Whole Body Hormone Rant 06:14 Research And Advocacy 07:21 Endometriosis Diagnosis Updates 09:45 How To Get Tested 11:33 Doctor Catch Up Timeline 13:08 Symptoms Checklist 13:53 Birth Control Pushback 15:42 Wrap Up And Sponsors   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Interview with Meghan Kasper Pelvic Floor OT

We learned a TON today chatting with Meghan Kasper a pelvic floor occupational therapist. There are SO many ways a pelvic floor therapist can make a difference! A part of our infertility awareness month, we didn't realize just how much more there is. Learn along with us in today's podcast!  Meghan is a pelvic floor occupational therapist, myofasicial release therapist, and massage therapist practicing in North Andover MA. She specializes in working with prenatal and postpartum women, helping them to prepare and recover from birth holistically. She is also a mentor to pelvic floor therapists. Meghan is a mom to two boys and loves hiking, playing, soccer, skiing, and is a life long learner.   Find her here: www.coreessence.live [http://www.coreessence.live] @coressencepelvicfloortherapy   Get her free gift here, a vaginal moisturizer guide: http://eepurl.com/iOgPL6 [http://eepurl.com/iOgPL6]   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/ Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Seed Cycling Simplified: Capsules, Cycles, and Wellness with Two Moons S3E24

Seed Cycling Made Easy: Two Moons on Capsules, PMS Relief, Fiber, Vitex + Cycle-Aware Productivity | Period Coaching Two Moons founders join the Period Besties Podcast to explain seed cycling and why they created phase-based capsules (Zest days 1–14, Zen days 15–28) to make it easier for travel, busy routines, and cycle tracking. They discuss the potential roles of flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds (fiber, lignans/phytoestrogens, omegas, vitamins/minerals) in supporting hormone balance and PMS symptoms, share early research including a study reporting improvements in cramps, mood, sleep, and fewer sick days, and address fiber by using finely ground seeds plus a small amount of psyllium. They also cover adding vitex/chasteberry in the luteal phase, cycle-aware work planning, personal health non-negotiables, and the need for more women’s health education and research.   Terry Chang is a seasoned executive and lawyer, with 18+ years of experience, including in the media, beauty and financing industries, most recently leading legal, business affairs & business development for an independent film company. Born and raised in California and now a long time New Yorker, she is a graduate of Columbia Law School and Harvard University. She was inspired to co-found Two Moons when personally searching for greater hormonal balance for herself through a more natural plant-based remedy. Ulrike Kaunzner is a Neurologist with interest in autoimmune conditions and women's health and Co-Founder of Two Moons. https://twomoonshealth.co/ [https://twomoonshealth.co/]   00:00 Welcome and Seed Cycling 00:40 Why Capsules Not Seeds 02:44 Science and Research 04:33 Convenience and Travel 06:14 Fiber and Estrobolome 08:59 Vitex Added to Formula 11:28 Founders Origin Story 17:15 Cycle Awareness at Work 18:51 Sponsor Break 20:42 Health Non Negotiables 23:26 Personal Results and Tips 27:56 Future of Womens Health 29:51 Perimenopause Brain Changes 37:07 Where to Buy and Free Guide 38:15 Lightning Round Fun 40:04 Thanks and Wrap Up 40:39 Outro and Sponsors Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book  Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound

Interview with Aimee Raupp Fertility

Today we got to talk with Aimee Raupp all about fertility, challenges, and things we can do outside of IVF... turns out there's a LOT! Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility detective, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy (2009), Yes, You Can Get Pregnant (2014), Body Belief (2018), and The Egg Quality Diet: A clinically proven 100-day fertility diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve egg quality & optimize your ability to get & stay pregnant (June 2021). As a fertility detective with two decades of experience, Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world. As well she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York and Connecticut. Aimee holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University plus Masters level education in neuroscience, biochemistry and both western & eastern nutritional science. She is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products that are optimized for hormone harmony. Over the years Aimee has grown and mentored her team of fertility coaches and acupuncturists to serve more women on their path to motherhood. She has appeared on The View, and has been featured in Glamour, Allure, Well + Good, Mind Body Green, GOOP, Shape, and many podcasts including Wellness Mama, The Melissa Ambrosini Show, The Dr. Axe Show, and Tune into Wellness with Dr. Frank Lipman. Aimee has received endorsements from Deepak Chopra, Hannah Bronfman, Arianna Huffington, and Gabrielle Bernstein for her work in helping thousands of women to improve their fertility, celebrate their beauty, and reconnect to the presence of their optimal health. Aimee is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for THE WELL in NYC, and is a frequent speaker at women’s health & wellness conferences across the nation. She engages her large community worldwide through her social media presence, online programs, and her website, www.aimeeraupp.com. To learn more about working with Aimee and her team of fertility coaches and acupuncturists, email info@aimeeraupp.com [info@aimeeraupp.com]   Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn  @KatieBressack  Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/ Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/ Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound