Ever wished your period didn’t feel like such a battle? This episode unpacks the weird, wonderful, and deeply intelligent side of your menstrual cycle, from what’s actually happening in your body (& when you experience period pain - WHY), to the emotional and energetic shifts that come with it. You’ll learn how to ease pain naturally, reconnect with your body, and maybe even fall a little in love with your period!!! I'm joined by one of my FAVE GUESTS & HUMANS, Karinda John, a naturopath, menstrual cycle educator & fertility awareness educator to talk about all things once again, PERIODS, but this time specifically period pain - & alllll the wonderful (& especially weird) and woo woo things she does to support her cycle, prevent & navigate period pain, she even came with a 'Menstrual Woo Woo list. SO STRAP IN because this episode is SO GOOD!!! We cover: ✨ Why we want to appreciate & honour our periods ✨ The physiology of what's actually happening when we get them ✨ Period pain - what is it & why does it happen ✨ How our periods aren't just because of 'hormones' - how our immune, digestive, nervous systems all play a part ✨ The role of inflammation with period pain ✨ Menstrual shame & taboo ✨ How to navigate period pain, the conventional, herbal & WEIRD AND WOOWOO AF!!! ✨ Karinda shares her Menstrual Woo Woo list, it's the best ✨ How warmth, dark choc & cacao are all incredibly beneficial ✨ Other weird & wonderful practices to support your period ENJOY!! Karindas IG Episode 4: Optimise your Menstrual Health, Cycle Awareness + Nervous System with Naturopath Karinda Episode 30: The Power of Ovulation Tracking: Natural Contraception & the Fertility Awareness Method with Karinda Book mentioned: In The Flo & Woman Code by Alisa Vitti, life changing!! 🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩 Connect with me: IG: @iamsophiekate Enquire about health coaching here 🎧✨🍋⚡️🌞🪩 🪩 If you loved this ep + are enjoying the pod - please make sure to follow so you don’t miss out on any of the delicious episodes coming up 😍 ⚡️ If you feel called - share to your IG stories & tag @iamsophiekate 🌞 AND, it would mean the absolute world if you rated & reviewed, I love any feedback + want to make this better for all of you trusting me in your earholes!
