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Ep. 09 - How to Work With Your Menstrual Cycle


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In this episode, I'm joined by PhD Researcher Maria Carmen Punzi, who spend her entire career researching menstrual health and women's reproductive rights. Maria dives deep into how understanding your menstrual cycle can empower your health, productivity, and overall well-being.


We discuss the phases of the menstrual cycle, practical ways to track and interpret your cycle, and how this awareness can positively impact your professional and personal life.


Whether you're looking to enhance your productivity, reduce stress, or simply understand your body better, Maria provides essential insights for every woman.


We cover:

How to effectively track your menstrual cycle

What the different phases of your cycle mean (and how to harness each phase)

Common myths about menstrual health and why it's crucial to debunk them

Using menstrual cycle awareness for improved productivity and energy

Practical advice for managing PMS and emotional fluctuations at work


CHAPTERS:

1:06 – Intro + welcome

2:39 – Maria’s career insight: Consistency over intensity

4:50 – The basics of menstrual cycle awareness

9:12 – How to start tracking your menstrual cycle

13:02 – Menstrual phases explained: winter and spring

17:00 – The summer and autumn phases (and what they mean for your mood and energy)

21:50 – Managing premenstrual challenges and stress

27:10 – Leveraging your menstrual cycle to enhance productivity

33:05 – Practical tips for aligning your work with your cycle

38:45 – Maria’s top resources for deeper menstrual health understanding

44:00 – Maria’s key message for menstrual empowerment


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  • MOXIE: ⁠https://www.getmoxie.io⁠
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EPISODE LINKS:

  • Maria’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariacarmenpunzi/
  • Maria’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/periodswithmariacarmen/
  • Apps mentioned: Clue, Read Your Body
  • Podcast recommendation: "Unfuck Your Brain" by Kara Loewentheil
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CAREERYAPBy Ellie de Wit