Feeling burnt out? Wondering why no matter how hard you push, your body just won’t keep up? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re breaking free from the 24/7 hustle and learning how to live in rhythm with your body, your cycle, and your season of life.

This episode is for you if:
• You’ve been stuck in the cycle of burnout and feel guilty for resting.
• You want to understand how your menstrual cycle (and other life seasons) affect your energy, mood, and productivity.
• You’re curious about cycle syncing: food, fitness, and workflow, but want a realistic, doctor-sister take that feels doable.

(00:00) intro

(01:42) R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health

(02:26) The letter "C"

(4:00) circadian vs. infradian rhythms

(08:25) reframing rest

(10:55) cycle syncing: diet

(13:55) cycle syncing: fitness

(16:10) cycle syncing: workflow

(17:46) Interception & tuning into the body

(19:15) positives of menstrual cycle

(22:02) energy leaks & starting cycle syncing

(23:22) living with seasons other than menstrual cycle

(25:06) start tracking your cycle

(26:06) takeaway and reframe

(27:58) Guided body scan

Resources Mentioned:

In The Flo by Alisa Vitti

Stardust App

The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
Practices / Frameworks:

Body scan meditation

Breathwork for nervous system regulation

Interoception (awareness of inner body signals)

Cycle syncing (food, movement, productivity, rest)Loved this episode on living cyclically? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the fourth letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:

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