In this episode, I sit down with a friend who shares her egg freezing journey from start to finish. She walks us through the process with honesty and clarity—what it was really like physically, emotionally, and logistically. Beyond the medical side, we dive into the bigger picture: grounding herself in her purpose, the decisions she had to make about the future, and what it means whether she uses these eggs or not.

✨ If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with a friend who’s considering egg freezing—or in your girl’s group chat. These stories are powerful, and they become even more meaningful when shared within sisterhood.

You can connect with me on Instagram at @nioushaan and @cycle__hood for more conversations around women’s health, hormones, and holistic living.

And if you’d like to explore working together, you can book a free discovery call through my website: cyclehood.co.

Feeling weighed down by the pressure to “get back on track”? In this solo episode, I open up about the messy middle of returning to routines after a break.

We explore:

• How to sit with feelings of overwhelm and frustration—without pushing them away

• Gentle grounding questions to uncover the real need behind your emotions

• Actionable steps for physical, emotional, and mental health that don’t feed perfectionism

• How to move forward even when things aren’t “perfect”

If you enjoyed this conversation, you’ll also love:

• Episode 3: Your Inner Voices on a Cycle – Transactional Analysis Meets Hormones

• Episode 6: Ultradian Rhythm Breaks – The Secret to Sustainable Productivity

✨ Let’s stay connected!
Follow me on Instagram @nioushaan and the show at @cycle__hood.
Share your takeaways or favorite moments on your stories—be sure to tag both accounts so I can cheer you on!

If this episode resonated with you, please rate and review the podcast and share it with a friend who might need a little encouragement to start again. Your support helps the show grow and reach more women on their cycle-synced wellness journey.

Ever wonder what it takes to train your own mind?
In this episode, brain coach Tony Sului shares his personal journey to becoming a coach and the pivotal moments that led him to study how our brains handle stress and growth. We unpack:

• How he moved from curiosity to a career in brain coaching

• Practical ways to cultivate awareness and shift from fight-or-flight to a calm, focused state

• Tools to help your brain tackle hard things and build lasting resilience

👉 Connect with us:
Follow me and the show on Instagram @nioushaan and @cycle__hood.
To learn more about Tony’s work or book a session, visit @tonysului.

Press play to discover how to coach your brain—starting today.

Your body runs on a natural 90-minute rhythm of focus and recovery — and when you push through without breaks, you’re working against your biology. In this episode, I dive into the science of ultradian rhythm breaks and why honoring them is the key to better focus, sustained energy, and hormonal balance.

You’ll learn:

• What ultradian rhythms are and how they shape your day

• Why the “push harder” mentality backfires on your brain and body

• Simple, guilt-free ways to reset every 90 minutes for peak performance

💡 I also touch on ideas from my other episode, Your Inner Voices on a Cycle: Transactional Analysis Meets Hormones, for those curious to explore the connection between psychology and physiology even further.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, it would mean the world if you subscribe, rate, and leave a review — and share it with a friend who could use this reminder.

📲 I’d also love to hear your takeaways! Post what you liked from today’s episode on Instagram and tag me @nioushaan and the show @cycle__hood so we can celebrate your insights together.

🌐 Learn more about my coaching programs and book a free discovery session: www.cyclehood.co

Protein powders can feel overwhelming — whey, plant-based, isolates, concentrates, and endless ingredient lists. In this episode, I break it all down for you. You’ll learn how to choose the best protein powder for your body, what really matters (like leucine content), the differences between whey and plant-based options, and the red flags to avoid on labels.

Whether you’re looking to support your workouts, balance your hormones, or simply make healthier choices, this episode will give you clarity so you can feel confident in your next scoop.

👉 Connect with me on Instagram @nioushaan and follow the show on @cycle__hood.
🌐 Learn more about my programs and book a free discovery session at www.cyclehood.co.

If this episode helped you, please subscribe, rate, review, and share it with a friend who might need it too!

Periods have been surrounded by myths, taboos, and misinformation for far too long. In this episode, I’m breaking down 12 of the most common period myths that keep women confused, disconnected, and sometimes even ashamed of their bodies. From exercise and cravings to hormones and fertility, we’ll separate fact from fiction so you can step into your cycle with clarity and confidence.

This conversation isn’t just about busting myths—it’s about empowering you with knowledge. When we understand our bodies better, we make stronger choices, reclaim our energy, and honor our natural rhythms. 🌙✨

👉 If you missed it, listen back to Episode 3: Your Inner Voices on a Cycle: Transactional Analysis Meets Hormones.

📲 Connect with me on Instagram: @nioushaan | @cycle__hood
🌐 Learn more about my coaching programs and sign up at: cyclehood.co

💌 If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, rate, and review—and share it with your friends, sisters, and especially those raising daughters. Together, we can spread awareness, break the stigma, and empower the next generation of women to embrace their cycles with pride and wisdom. 💫

In this solo episode, I give you a quick, easy-to-digest breakdown of Transactional Analysis — the framework that explores our Parent, Adult, and Child states of mind — and how these inner voices can shift throughout the phases of the menstrual cycle. You’ll learn how to observe the voices of these different states, detach them from your identity, and work towards building a more compassionate mental dialogue that serves you rather than drains you.

If you enjoyed this episode, connect with me on Instagram over here and here and let me know your thoughts. Don’t forget to share this episode with a friend, rate it, and subscribe so you never miss new conversations that help you understand your body and mind better.

In this soulful episode, I sit down with Kaya — indoor cycling and Barry’s instructor, and the founder of Higher with Kaya, her new on-demand movement platform. Kaya opens up about her journey of healing from anorexia, following the quiet inner whispers that led her toward deeper purpose, and choosing to build a life aligned with her calling — even when fear was loud.

We talk about what it really looks like to honor your truth, navigate uncertainty, and create something meaningful from the heart. If you’ve ever felt the call for more — more alignment, more courage, more self-trust — this conversation is your reminder that you’re not alone, and you’re more ready than you think.

✨ Connect with Kaya over here.
✨ Join Higher with Kaya here.
✨ Connect with me over here and follow the show here.
🌐 Learn more about my coaching program at cyclehood.co

Welcome to the very first episode of Cycle Hood. I’m Niousha Haghbin, an integrative nutrition health coach and hormone health educator.

In this episode, I want to take you behind the scenes and share what brought me to this work, the personal experiences, the frustrations, and the ‘aha’ moments that made me so passionate about helping women understand their bodies and live in sync with their cycles.

You’ll also get a feel for what you can expect here: simple, science-backed guidance, practical tools you can use right away, and honest conversations that remind you that you’re not alone in this.

So, if you’ve ever felt confused by your hormones or disconnected from your body, you’re in the right place. This is where we get to learn, grow, and feel at home in our own bodies.

Let’s dive in!