Life - An Inside Job

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.

This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate of Woman Kind.  In this episode, Tessa Venuti Sanderson shares her experience of oestrogen dominance, rather than the common narrative of oestrogen deficiency in perimenopause; how she manages her inner summer/ovulatory  push to say 'yes' to everything, so she doesn't fall off a cliff later in her cycle; the seasonal layers showing up in her life, noticing outer autumn, her inner autumn and now Life Autumn being in perimenopause; and how active rest nourishes her.

Tessa Venuti Sanderson PhD is passionate about rites of passage.  She is a senior yoga teacher and trainer, specialising in pregnancy and postnatal yoga, birth trauma and co-founder of the State of Birth symposium.  She is a Menstrual Health advocate, running Celebration Days for Girls, the Know Your Cycle online course, retrospective Menarche Ceremonies, and one to one Menstruality Medicine Circles. Tessa is the author of three books on periods: Ruby Luna's Curious Journey (5+ years), Ruby Luna's Moontime (8+) and Colour Your Cycle ~ Inner Seasons Mandala colouring book.  She is the co-author of an upcoming guide to facilitating talking circles.

You'll find Tessa:
https://www.instagram.com/tessa.venuti.sanderson/
https://www.facebook.com/tessavenutisanderson
https://www.tessavenutisanderson.co.uk/

If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/

We’d be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at [email protected]

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.

This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate of Woman Kind. In this episode bursting with spring/summer vibrancy,  we'll hear Julia's experience of perimenopause cycles, managing chronic health challenges with cycle awareness, how to navigate perimenopause alongside teenagers, plus much more.

Julia Davis is Founder of Yoga Teachers Forum an organisation providing continued education opportunities for Yoga Teachers. She is co-founder of The State of Birth Symposium an annual event created for birth educators of all kinds. She is co-author of "Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Talking & Listening Circles" and she runs trainings for yoga teachers including Perimenopause Yoga Facilitator Training & Yoga Nidra & Circle Holding. She also teaches at and runs Finchley Yoga Studio in North London.

You'll find Julia:
https://yogateachersforum.org
https://finchleyyoga.com
@yogateachersforum
@finchleyyoga
@juliasuzannedavis

If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/

We’d be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at [email protected]

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

This is an episode for blokes, most especially for blokes who are close to perimenopausal mayhem. I had a chat with my old friend Kenny Mammarella D’Cruz, aka  The Man Whisperer, who has instigated hundreds of men’s groups across the country. Daily Express described me as a "coach, consultant, and guru of all things men"

 Kenny and I talked about:

•  How men deal with loneliness and pain
• Men allowing vulnerability
• Men allowing connection
• How to communicate with their perimenopausal partners
• The possibility of both partners in a heterosexual relationship are transforming at the same time 
• About legacy and elderhood and death

 Plus my all-time favourite quote ever from a man about postmenopausal women, I won’t spoil the surprise but it’s very, very good.

The course Kenny mentions in this episode is an online training on how to listen so men speak and how to speak so men listen for therapists, coaches, care-workers, anyone and everyone who wants to pick up these tools for daily life. Here's a link https://www.themanwhisperer.co.uk/MenFacilitateCourse

The men's groups are here https://www.menspeak.co.uk/

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.

This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind.  We'll  hear about the limitations of the 'can do' inner summer energy, and how pacing is the way to go. How Natasha's inner autumn self-care has changed before and after having children, and the skills she's developed for experiencing rest in various ways, with young children.

Natasha Richardson is the founder of Forage Botanicals, which makes natural remedies for periods and menopause. She has a Bsc (Hons) in herbal medicine and ran a successful clinic for over 10 years before writing her book ‘Your Period Handbook’. Now she has a team that takes patients while she focuses on product development and community relationships whilst raising her son and daughter. In 2021 she graduated from Oxford University with a Masters in design history where she has investigated women's medicine from 1850-2010.

Find more info on Natasha:
https://foragebotanicals.co.uk/

If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/

We’d be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at [email protected]

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.

This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind. We'll hear how Jyoti cares for herself through her menstrual cycle, using the seasons as a guide, how to tell if you've ovulated, why this is important even in perimenopause, how to have a 'good' period and how to max out the gift of the premenstrual phase aka the inner autumn.

Jyoti is the founder of Jyoti Rani. She guides conscious souls to reclaim their menstrual cycle and live in sync with their body’s natural rhythm through wellness rooted in indigenous wisdom and rich tradition. Jyoti is a Yoga Teacher, Menstrual Cycle Coach and Host of Decolonizing Wellness: The Podcast. Her offerings include 1:1 coaching, retreats, workshops and more. You can learn more at www.jyotirani.com and get 4 free menstruation meditations.

Jyoyi's links
https://www.jyotirani.com/
http://instagram.com/jyotirani_/  @_jyoti.rani_

If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped, where you can shine a light on the unconscious processes that are colouring your perimenopause experience and bring more awareness, choice and compassion to your transition which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/

We’d be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at [email protected]

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.

This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind. We'll hear how Lou manages heavy periods, how she cares for herself in each season, how her birth experience affected her ovulation, how Medicine Circles supported her, and most importantly the different kinds of rest Lou uses in each season.

Lou is a Menstruality and Cyclical Living Mentor, educator, speaker and Mum. She connects people to their cyclical nature so they can live balanced, authentic and fulfilled lives. After struggling with PCOS, Lou discovered Menstrual Cycle Awareness (MCA). This practice led to a deep inquiry into her own unique experience. Through this process, this not only healed her pain, but she now lives in a way which feels true and well paced. She offers talks, workshops, retreats and 1:1 mentoring online.

You can find Lou here
https://www.instagram.com/louperham/ @louerham

If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our free workshop: Towards Simplicity. It’s 7pm UK Monday 4th September, where you’ll discover the four essentials to simplify your path in perimenopause or our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which is available from 4th September you can find both at https://woman-kind.co.uk/

We’d be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at [email protected]

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.

Liz Thomas is the founder of Soul Creative Circle. She's a Sacred Circle facilitator, Certified Cycle & Spiritual Coach, Creative practitioner and advocates for wild women. Here to nurture and empower others. Supporting you to step into your true power.

Liz's Links
http://linktr.ee/soulcreativecircle
www.soulcreativecircle.com
http://www.instagram.com/soulcreativecircle
https://m.facebook.com/soulcreativecircle

If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our free workshop: Towards Simplicity which is at 7pm UK Monday 4th September, where you’ll discover the four essentials to simplify your path in perimenopause or our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which you can find at www.woman-kind.co.uk

We’d be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at [email protected]

Towards Simplicity
https://woman-kind.co.uk/towards-simplicity-free-perimenopause-event/

Woman Kind
https://woman-kind.co.uk/

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Cyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in the field of menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.

This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate at Woman Kind.

Coni Longden-Jefferson is a writer, host and content creator specialising in all things reproductive health. She works with brands including Holland and Barrett, Parla, Myoovi, Elvie and Mira! to help open up conversations around period health, and fertility. Her entertaining and engaging style helps to shake off the stigma surrounding these topics, so people can get the advice and support they need.

Coni's Instagram is @conilj at https://www.instagram.com/conilj/

If you are curious about your inner seasons and are navigating perimenopause, you might enjoy our free workshop: Towards Simplicity which is at 7pm UK Monday 4th September, where you’ll discover the four essentials to simplify your path in perimenopause or our self-directed online course Perimenopause Unwrapped which you can find at https://woman-kind.co.uk/

We’d be delighted to welcome you there and if you have any questions you can contact us through our site or email us at [email protected]

Towards Simplicity
https://woman-kind.co.uk/towards-simplicity-free-perimenopause-event/

Woman Kind
https://woman-kind.co.uk/

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Uma Dinsmore-Tuli co-founder of the Yoga Nidra Network, is a fierce proponent of rest in the form of yoga nidra, founder of the Yoni Shakti movement to end the abuse of women and girls in yoga, and author of many books including the comprehensive Yoni Shakti: a Woman's Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra which is thankfully available again after a long break.

You'll hear 

• How Uma was silenced by people who did not want her to share the truth about  abuse in yoga
• How her fierce spirit guided her through dark times, 
• How the clarity, direction and truth seeing of her menopause guided her 
• The self-care and nourishment that saw her through
• An insiders peak into the publishing industry and the reality of a writer's living

 This is a compelling story of the power of menopause transition to create change for good.

You can purchase Yoni Shakti at: https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/yoni-shakti/
Discover the Yoni Shakti movement here:  https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/yoni-shakti-the-movement/
Follow Uma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoganidranetwork/
Follow Uma of Faceache: https://www.facebook.com/yoganidranetwork

If you enjoyed this episode you may also enjoy more of Uma talking here: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-menopause-activism-with-uma-dinsmore-tuli/

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Leticia Valverdes is a prize-winning photographer whose work starts with deep listening. Published in The Telegraph, The Guardian amongst others, she’s also well-known for her community work with indigenous people, especially women and girls. Leticia’s commercial work includes personal branding for organisations and heart-led businesses in the UK and Portugal and also documenting retreats and rites of passage. 

 I particularly wanted to talk to her about the way she uses the process of image-making for healing, especially with mothers and with older women. We explored:

• How a compassionate gaze might change body image
• The effect of Tictoc and Instagram on the way we see ourselves 
• Play and magical realism in photography
• The mighty power of perimenopause to create change
• Leticia’s process of connecting with collaborators – more than looking

Leticia's links
Website - https://leticiavalverdes.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leticiavalverdes/ 

Extra links

Kimberly Ann Johnson - https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/ 

Laura Graham on Life An Inside Job with the poem Please F@ck Off - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-perimenopause-creativity-with-laura-graham/

Uma Dinsmore Tuli - https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/ 

Red School - https://www.redschool.net/ 

Christopher Gladwell Yoga and Breath - https://www.christophergladwell.com/ 

Tami Lynn Kent -  https://www.wildfeminine.com/ 

Helen Hodder pelvic care - https://www.helenhodder.co.uk/about 

Dominique Sakoilsky doula training- https://www.dominiquesakoilsky.com/

Leesa Whisker 'soft eyes' On Life An Inside Job - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-true-style-with-leesa-whisker/

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
 The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library  
Instagram @kate_codrington 
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles