CYCLICAL Podcast

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  • Hormone Disrupters in Products and What To Do with Dr. Yvonne Burkart

    Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! I am SO EXCITED about this week’s episode because for a long time I’ve wanted to talk to an expert about endocrine disruptors, toxicity in our environment and what to really do. So why not bring on a PhD of toxicology?! So excited to talk to Dr. Yvonne Burkart!

     

    We’ve all heard about endocrine disruptors and yucky things that screw up our hormones - but what does it all really mean?! What are the big things that we know truly cause hormone problems? What should we really avoid? 

     

    Dr. Yvonne sheds so much light on this topic and I’m so grateful for her wisdom!

     

    In this episode we talk about:

    • What an endocrine disrupter is
  • Where we’re exposed to them and how to avoid them
  • Clean makeup 101
  • How endocrine disruptors cause problems for women
  • Key ingredients to avoid
  • Simple upgrades to live a healthier lifestyle
  • And so much more 


  • 🩸 Wondering what’s going on with your hormones?! Grab my FREE Balanced Period Bundle to get started www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle

     

    🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period

     

    Yvonne is a Board-Certified PhD Toxicologist, chemical & ingredient safety expert, and mom of 2 girls on a mission to help women slash their toxic exposure and live low tox with ease

     

    Connect with Dr. Yvonne:

    https://www.instagram.com/dryvonneburkart/ 

     

    Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen and Dr. Yvonne to share the love

     

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    Lastly, it means the world when you take a moment to rate the podcast and subscribe! It’s the easiest way to support the podcast and help us reach more women. xo



    51 min
  • ”Healthy” Nutrition Habits Wrecking Your Hormones

    Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! Wooh, my first episode of 2022 and I’m coming out the gate with a potent podcast on all the less than awesome nutrition advice we’re often bombarded with. The problem with these habits is they are often not conducive to balanced hormones! So if we’re living these habits and also dealing with hormone and period problems it may be time to look closer at these nutrition beliefs.

    Please note I am talking about calories and weight in this episode

    In this episode I talk about:

    • How some of our nutrition beliefs don’t always align with our biology
  • Why nutrition sciences don’t always apply to women
  • The big nutrition habits that may be causing far more harm than good for your body and hormones
  • Why low calorie diets are so concerning
  • Why it’s empowering to shift our perspective on what health looks like Are carbs bad? Is gluten bad? Or dairy?
  • And so much more 
  • Join me in Sedona this April by claiming one of the last spots at www.goddessceremony.com/sedona-2022

    This retreat includes all organic chef prepared meals, luxury accommodation with views of Cathedral Rock, daily yoga, a hike to a vortex in Sedona, pool and hot tub use and powerful cyclical women’s workshops

     

    🩸 Ready to start balancing your period? Grab my FREE period bundle at www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle

    🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period

     

    Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen and share the love

    Lastly, it means the world when you take a moment to rate the podcast and subscribe! It’s the easiest way to support the podcast and help us reach more women. xo

    27 min
  • You Are Allowed to Rest - Last Episode of 2021

    You are allowed to rest! In this episode, Cassandra shares her last episode of 2021 and permission for you too to rest, release and replenish yourself as the year winds down. 

     

    Funk It makes the BEST seed cycling kits and this is the perfect time of year to add in amazing food based hormone tools. Seed cycling is as easy as sprinkling Funk It’s kits on a meal each day. That’s it! They also make the best gifts during the holiday season.  Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order


    Many of us live with beliefs that we must push through, we must do it all, we must be the martyr and we must show up always. These beliefs can sometimes have negative consequences and lock us into burnout. This episode will give you some beautiful permission to focus on YOU, your self care and the practices that replenish you as the holidays approach. 

     

    And remember seed cycling kits from Funk It make the best holiday gifts! Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order



    20 min
  • 7 Epic Facts About Your Anatomy & Cycle

    Do you ever pause and think “wow…. My body is so epic?!” If not, you sure will think that after this episode! Cassandra talks about incredible facts about our bodies in this episode and how our education about our bodies likely left us feeling embarrassed or held back by our cyclical nature rather than empowered.

     

    Seed Cycling is my favorite simple way to nourish my hormones and it’s SUCH an easy addition to your routine! Funk It makes it easy with amazing organic seed cycling kits delivered right to your door. Order one for you and a couple for Christmas gifts! Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order

     

    In this episode you’ll learn:

    • A deep dive on vaginal pH and how this changes throughout the month, the ranges that are healthy and normal and why an acidic pH most of the month is a GOOD thing
  • How the cervix regenerates and key info to know if you’ve struggled with cervical dysplasia or irregular Paps
  • What our cycles can tell us about overall health
  • Orgasms and different types women experience
  • And so much more!
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    Share this episode with a friend who may love to know some epic facts about their bodies and tag me on Instagram @menstruationqueen   on Instagram!


    And remember seed cycling kits from Funk It make the best holiday gifts! Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order

    20 min
  • Healing from Diet Culture with Dr. Lara Zibarras

    In this episode, Cassandra welcomes Dr. Lara Zibarras to the podcast! This powerful podcast is a must listen to for anyone who has also tried all the diets and is ready to ditch diet culture. Keto, IF, orthorexia, restrictive eating and more affect us mentally and physiologically and yet diet culture is still prevalent almost everywhere we look. Dr. Lara provides some amazing info on calories, long term health challenges and the failure of diets.

     

    Seed cycling is one of the simplest ways to nourish your hormones and get in extra nutrients. I love Funk It - a small women owned business based in Austin, TX  - because their kits are so easy to use, all organic, non gmo, gluten free and beautifully curated. Save 15% on your order with code “drc15” 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

     

    In this episode they talk about:

    • Lara’s experience with extreme dieting
  • The difference between dieting and food freedom
  • The issues extreme diets or removing whole food groups can create
  • Rigidity with gluten, animal proteins, etc
  • The effects of strict eating
  • Orthorexia
  • How the body reads famine
  • Fatigue from restrictive eating
  • Finding our healthy weight (even if it’s different than we thought!)
  • How low calories diets can lead to amenorrhea (or losing your period)
  • Increasing calories with a healthy mindset
  • And so much more
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    Dr Lara Zibarras is a psychologist and food freedom coach. She helps women develop a healthy and happy relationship with food, without guilt or emotional eating.

     

    Connect with her:

    www.drlarazib.com 

    https://www.instagram.com/drlarazib 

    https://www.youtube.com/c/drlarazib

     

    Ger her free masterclass:

    www.drlarazib.com/masterclass



    Grab your Funk it seed cycling kit now! Use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

    52 min
  • Feminine Embodiment and Flow with Chelsey Wildfire

    In this powerful episode, Cassandra welcomes the incredible Chelsey Wildfire. This potent episode is all things feminine embodiment, healing patterns, creating safety in your life and leaning into your feminine. Chelsey provides such deep wisdom into healing and finding your purpose through finding balance in your feminine masculine. 

    Seed cycling is my favorite food based approach to happy hormones. Funk It makes it simple with their organic seed cycling kits! I personally use Funk It’s seed cycling kits daily AND I love gifting them to friends! Use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

     

    Together they talk about:

    • What patterns indicate in our lives
  • Self worth and the healing journey
  • The pause of the pandemic
  • How to instill safety into your body
  • How to lean into your feminine
  • The importance of boundaries
  • What patterns in relationships can mean
  • And so much more 
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    Women’s Circle Training mentioned - www.goddessceremony.com/certifiedcreatrix

     

    Chelsey Wildfire, a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Soul Guide and Fearless Leader, is inspiring a global movement of women to ignite their inner flame, reclaim their power, love themselves more and break repeating patterns. She has a background in yoga, embodiment coaching, reiki and women's circles paired with her connection to Spirit and her own intuition. The way she combines energy medicine to bring the soul through a journey within and without is powerful yet blissful. Her ability to hold space for large groups through deep ceremony and transformation has been deeply appreciated for many years now. Her services include Feminine Embodiment Coaching, Mentorship, Soul Sessions, Women's Circles and Ceremonies. Topics she is well versed in are manifestation, releasing ceremonies, womb healing, cord cutting, self-love, inner child healing, shame work, and feminine energy. Her authentic passion for growth and healing inspires everyone she meets. 

     

    Connect with her:

    www.facebook.com/chelsey.wildfire33 

    https://www.instagram.com/chelseywildfire/ 

    www.igniteyourwildfire.com

     

    Get a free 30 minute call to find clarity on your own limiting beliefs, ignite your inner flame and be a catalyst for your fierce feminine to thrive with Chelsey https://calendly.com/chelseywildfire/discover



    Grab your Funk it seed cycling kit now! Use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

    47 min
  • Everything You’ve Wondered About Vaginal Health with Janelle Howell

    Today on the podcast is a special day!! We’re talking all things vaginal health with the amazing Dr. Janelle Howell! Most of us vagina owners can agree that we collectively learned NOTHING about our vagina and menstrual cycles. What really IS normal when it comes to vaginal health? And what does the pelvis have to do with it? This episode answers it ALL!

     

    Seed cycling is my FAVORITE simple food based approach to hormone health. And it’s never been easier to get started! Funk It makes it simple, affordable and empowering to nourish your hormones and period. Use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

     

    Together they talk about ALL the big vagina questions including:

    • The signs of optimal vaginal health
  • The BIGGEST myths about vaginal health
  • Is pubic hair good or bad?
  • What should a vagina smell like?
  • Is going without underwear a good idea?
  • What is the best underwear to wear? 
  • Are boric acid suppositories a good idea?
  • What is the ideal pH for the vagina? 
  • How does the pelvis play into sexual and reproductive health?
  • And listener questions surrounding smegma, pain with sex, how to clean your vagina and more


  • Janelle Howell is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in women’s health and pelvic health. She is a vagina gospel preacher and advocate for all things vaginal education and confident energy.

     

    Connect with her at: www.vaginarehabdoctor.com or on Instagram @vaginarehabdoctor 

     

    Don’t forget to begin your seed cycling journey with your next cycle! Funk It makes it easy to begin. Use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9



    1 hr 2 min
  • Hacks for Better, Restful Sleep

    In this episode, Cassandra is talking about one of the biggest foundational piece to happy hormones - SLEEP!! While we may be quick to reach for a supplement to fix our sleep problems, there is probably a lot more behind it!


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    You’ll learn in this episode:

    • Why sleep is important for hormone health
  • The circadian rhythm and sleep
  • How blue light can affect melatonin and hormones
  • How to create a cozy bedroom environment
  • How electronics can affect sleep
  • Cassandra’s 4 sleep hacks
  • What Cassandra sees really move the needle with students that struggle with sleep
  • Can I just take melatonin? Or valerian?

  • Get your super soft Bamboo Sheets from Cozy Earth with their BIGGEST discount they’ve EVER offered!! Use code “GODDESSPODCAST” to save 40% at https://glnk.io/182l/goddessceremony



    Loved this episode? Tag Cassandra on IG @menstruationqueen



     

    24 min
  • Mold: The Stealth Pathogen No One Talks About with Sydney Arkfeld

    Ooooh, this episode is a powerful one! Dr. Cassandra welcomes the lovely Sydney Arkfeld to the podcast to talk about mold illness. This stealth pathogen may not be talked about much, but it can VERY much cause severe symptoms for some people. 1 in 2 buildings in the United States have a mold problem, so if you think your home couldn’t possibly have mold… listen in and see what connects for you. 

     

    Together they talk about:

    • Sydney’s personal experience with mold toxicity and how she got ill
  • How mold and lyme disease can walk hand in hand
  • Mold - is it always visible? How do you know if it’s in your home?
  • The symptoms of mold 
  • The biggest myths around mold 
  • Can you just paint over mold?
  • Does bleach kill mold?
  • Is black mold the only bad mold?
  • Can you actually kill mold?
  • What tools she’s found to help her body heal
  • How to do a mold test (ERMI)
  • What to do if your home has mold
  • How the MTHFR gene plays into mold illness
  • And so much more
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    Connect with her:

    Tiktok: @souleyhealth 

    Instagram: @souleyhealing 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUiJRwbsWn4BNOPZ-nkzkpA



    And don’t forget!! Order your Funk it Seed Cycling Kits with 15% off!! Be sure to use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

     

    Sydney is a 22 year old from Omaha, Nebraska. She was raised holistically after she sustained a vaccine injury at 6 months old that awakened her mom. She was never into holistic health growing up as she thought It was all weird and woo-woo until her world turned upside down in 2018. 

    In August of 2018, she moved out on her own into an apartment and her health declined significantly. She just assumed it was the stress of working two jobs and being out on her own for the first time. December of 2018 she had over 60 different symptoms and decided to go to her primary care doctor. They found nothing wrong with her and sent her off to multiple different doctors with no answers. 

    March of 2019, she had found a local naturopath who listened to her and advocated for her health as Sydney could barely walk and had to quit school and work. Over the next 6 months she was diagnosed with Lyme disease but kept getting worse. Sydney took healing and researching into her own hands which then made her come across "Mold Toxicity Illness" and all her symptoms matched up to it. 

    In November of 2019, she found tons of mold hiding in her hvac closet which was permeating throughout her entire apartment. She moved out and started healing with integrative medicine. Over the next year she made progress but not a ton. She never thought she would have to live this nightmare again but was wrong. She finally got out of mold in February of 2021, as her Mom's house had hidden mold in the attic which caused no progression in Sydney's health as well as her Mom and sister's health had declined. 

    Through this journey she has found her true passion in holistic health and energy healing. She is a certified reiki practitioner and is also going to school to become an integrative health practitioner to help others who are chronically ill and have lost hope.

     

    Get started with seed cycling!! Order your Funk it Seed Cycling Kits with 15% off!! Be sure to use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9



    1 hr 3 min
  • Flowing Through Change and the Seasons

    In this episode Cassandra is talking about CHANGE! Do you resist change or feel comfortable riding the waves? Change is perhaps the only constant and our cyclical nature was built to understand change and adapt to every season or shift.

     

    In this episode Cassandra talks about:

    • How the moon, seasons and our bodies change
  • Why many of us resist change
  • What both fall and spring symbolize in terms of change
  • And so much more!
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    And if you’re excited to start your seed cycling journey, Funk it makes it easy! Order your Funk it Seed Cycling Kits with 15% off!! Be sure to use code “drc15” at checkout and you’ll be on your seed cycling journey!! 

    Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

    20 min

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Welcome to the CYCLICAL Podcast with your favorite menstrual cycle expert and integrative hormone doctor Cassandra Wilder. Listen in for powerful conversations surrounding hormone health, menstrual…