In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to drop in with me and explore the rhythms of the menstrual cycle — not just as a physical process, but as a cosmic, biological, emotional, and energetic dance.
We’re diving deep into the sacred art of honoring your cycle, recognizing that energy isn’t linear — and that’s not just okay, it’s sacred.
This one’s not just for people with a uterus — it’s for anyone who wants to better understand how our bodies move in seasons, why productivity isn’t always consistent, and how we can all support one another by learning to flow instead of force.
In this episode, I cover:
🌑 Why people with higher testosterone typically operate on a 24-hour hormonal rhythm
🌕 Why people with higher estrogen + progesterone often flow through a 28–35 day cycle
🌗 How your brain, energy, metabolism, and emotions shift throughout the month
🌒 The beauty of saying no, canceling plans, and choosing rest
🩸 Real-life tools, rituals, and self-care practices I actually use
🔬 Plus: actual scientific studies to support everything I share
Whether you bleed or love someone who does, this episode is your gentle reminder to treat the body like a temple — not a machine.
🔬 Scientific Sources Cited:
1. Circadian rhythms of reproductive hormones:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31415086/
2. Metabolic shifts across menstrual phases:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30275458/
3. Testosterone rhythm in men:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/496034/
4. Ovulatory hormone patterns in women:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39053138
5. Brain structure changes with hormone fluctuations:
https://www.cbs.mpg.de/2183666/20231013
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