In this conversation, Anna Gouin sits down with Haley, a menstrual cycle coach and fertility awareness educator. Together, they explore the importance of menstrual literacy, the often-overlooked impacts of hormonal birth control, and the role of self-advocacy in women's health.

Haley shares her personal path into this work, highlighting the need for women to reconnect with their bodies and learn to trust their internal signals. The conversation weaves through nutrition, cycle syncing, and the distinct phases of the menstrual cycle, while also touching on how partners can meaningfully support women's hormonal health.

They close with a powerful reflection on mindset shifts and the importance of equipping women with the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in their well-being.

Connect with Haley

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hormonalhales/ • Website: https://www.hormonalhales.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Menstrual Health Coaching 02:50 Haley's Journey to Menstrual Cycle Coaching 08:01 Understanding Birth Control and Its Effects 13:46 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Women's Health 21:54 The Menstrual Cycle Breakdown 29:44 Fertility Awareness Methods Explained 35:00 Deep Dive into One-on-One Coaching 36:30 Understanding Client Concerns and Themes 38:44 Addressing Common Conditions: PCOS and Endometriosis 39:43 Mindset Shifts: From War to Teamwork with Your Body 42:06 Building a Relationship with Your Body 43:55 The Impact of Self-Care on Health 52:10 Interpreting Irregular Periods and Body Signals 56:13 The Power of Self-Advocacy and Belief Systems 01:00:52 Future Offerings and Resources for Women 01:05:47 Final Thoughts: Normal vs. Common Menstrual Pain

In this episode, Anna Gouin sits down with Jessica Reimer to explore the lived journey that gave rise to MagaGlo — a holistic wellness company rooted in embodiment, personal growth, and collective healing. Together, they unpack what it really means to live and lead from authenticity, the difference between conceptual understanding and lived experience, and why true transformation requires a relationship with the body.

Jessica shares how working with groups deepened her understanding of connection, responsibility, and responsiveness in healing spaces, and why reclaiming personal power isn't about bypassing difficulty — it's about learning to trust yourself within it. This conversation is an honest look at the messy, meaningful path of becoming more embodied, more relational, and more humble in our humanness.

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting After Years: A Journey of Transformation 01:34 The Birth of MegaGlo: A Decade in the Making 05:19 The Meaning Behind MegaGlo: Reclaiming Power and Identity 09:53 Witchy Wisdom: Embracing the Dark and the Light 11:57 Navigating Hard Lessons: The Complexity of Healing 18:56 The Challenge of Authenticity: Learning to Trust Ourselves 24:17 The Importance of Experience: Grounding in the Body 33:36 Group Dynamics: Learning from Collective Experiences 48:09 The Art of Holding Space: Responsiveness in Practice 01:02:34 Looking Ahead: Future Offerings and Accessibility

In this episode, Anna sits down with Rachel Fell, coach, consultant, and educator working with gifted, multi-exceptional, and neurodivergent individuals to explore how we truly operate in the world. Rachel's work invites a deep look at the unseen layers of life, identity, and consciousness — from the unconscious beliefs that shape our behavior to the invisible processing styles that define how we think, feel, and learn. Together, they dive into what it means to come into acceptance of one's unique neurological and existential way of being, how unseen forces guide our choices, and why embracing neurodiversity and complexity can open new paths to self-understanding and meaning.

In this solo episode, Anna Gouin examines how patriarchy shapes men's emotional lives — and the quiet cost it extracts from intimacy, vulnerability, and connection. She explores how patriarchal conditioning disconnects men from their feeling bodies, while also impacting women who long for emotional presence and integrity in relationships. Through reflections on accountability, self-awareness, and relational honesty, Anna invites listeners into deeper self-inquiry around their triggers, expectations, and patterns. This episode offers a compassionate yet unflinching look at what it takes to create real connection inside a patriarchal landscape.

Chapters

00:00 The Impact of Patriarchy on Men 16:21 The Emotional Disconnect in Masculinity 32:05 Navigating Relationships and Emotional Accountability 52:23 Intimacy and Self-Responsibility in Relationships

In this solo episode, Anna Gouin explores our relationship with emotions through the lens of embodiment, conditioning, and nervous-system awareness. She unpacks how many of us were never taught emotional literacy—and instead learned to suppress, intellectualize, or perform our feelings in order to stay safe, connected, or "good."

Anna examines how childhood conditioning shapes emotional overwhelm in adult relationships and offers a somatic reframe where emotions are met with curiosity and used as information, not problems to solve.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Our Emotional Landscape 02:36 The Impact of Cultural Conditioning on Emotions 05:28 The Journey of Emotional Intimacy 07:46 Navigating Childhood Experiences and Emotional Responses 10:48 The Complexity of Emotional Literacy 12:54 The Role of Shame in Emotional Expression 15:58 The Importance of Emotional Repair 18:13 The Dangers of Cancel Culture 20:50 Reconnecting with Our Emotional Bodies 23:38 Untangling Coping Mechanisms 26:07 The Path to Emotional Freedom 31:03 Navigating Emotional Complexity 32:53 The Dynamics of Space in Relationships 35:40 Understanding Triggers and Past Experiences 37:23 The Importance of Presence and Authenticity 47:32 Embodiment and the Human Experience 59:40 Emotional Literacy and Self-Responsibility

In this intimate conversation, Anna Gouin and Wren Morrow explore Wren's journey from growing up within strict religious and purity-culture frameworks to reclaiming her body, creativity, and sensual expression as a boudoir photographer. Together, they unpack how body shame is conditioned, the importance of trusting desire as embodied intelligence, and the subtle power dynamics that shape gender roles in relationships. Wren shares reflections on the healing potency of female friendship, pleasure as a vital life force for women, and the grounding support of nature. The conversation weaves toward the art of boudoir photography as a reclamation practice—one that creates safety, agency, and space for women to be seen in their authentic sensuality.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background 01:18 Journey from Purity Culture to Boudoir Photography 03:39 Questioning Faith and Personal Identity 06:42 The Shift from External Validation to Internal Dialogue 09:44 Trusting Bodily Intuition and Female Empowerment 13:57 Breaking Free from Traditional Gender Roles 19:42 The Cost of Conformity and the Awakening 25:11 The Importance of Female Friendships and Support 33:20 The Burden of Unseen Needs 37:51 The Journey to Self-Acceptance 42:19 The Role of Boudoir Photography 48:13 Nature as a Healing Space 51:50 The Intersection of Fantasy and Reality

In this conversation, Anna Gouin speaks with Jess Kirby about motherhood, self-care, and health through the lens of functional medicine. Jess shares her experience navigating life in her 40s, setting boundaries, and balancing personal identity with parenting.

They explore the impact of technology on family life, the importance of foundational health practices, and how nutrition and lifestyle choices support long-term well-being. Jess also reflects on her path into functional medicine, emphasizing individualized care and the role of community in creating sustainable health.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Change at 40 02:55 Finding Joy in Everyday Life 05:40 Navigating Parenting and Boundaries 08:33 The Importance of Outdoor Play 11:49 Self-Care and Personal Growth 14:31 Understanding Functional Medicine 17:18 The Foundations of Health 20:18 Rest vs. Sleep 23:21 Biohacking and Its Implications 25:59 Dietary Choices and Health 39:03 The Extremes of Dieting 41:57 The Impact of External Pressures on Eating Habits 43:57 Understanding Parasites and Gut Health 50:07 Jess's Journey into Functional Medicine 58:24 Navigating Personal Health Challenges 01:05:46 The Role of Children as Teachers 01:06:49 Accessibility in Health Coaching

Anna dives into what becomes possible when we drop the performance of "goodness" and meet ourselves honestly. She breaks down guru culture, wellness aesthetics, intimacy avoidance, jealousy, and the raw complexity of being human—revealing that real healing isn't polished or perfect. It's about staying with what we feel, even when it's uncomfortable.

In this conversation, Anna Gouin and Deborah Raoult explore the nuanced landscape of sensory relating, embodiment, and the healing wisdom inherent in birth and life transitions. Deborah shares her personal journey through caregiving, her decades of work with pregnant women, and the unexpected role horses have played in her own healing and attunement.

Together, they dive into the power of silence, spaciousness, and direct experience as pathways to understanding the body and its emotional intelligence.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Life's Seasons 07:31 Reflections on Birth Practices 14:11 The Healing Power of Horses 20:24 Understanding Eros and Connection 28:10 Resilience and Adaptability in Change 44:14 Influential Figures in Somatics 49:04 Cultural Impact on Body Awareness 51:39 The Role of Narrative in Perception 56:31 The Body as a Soft Machine 01:00:52 Engaging with Information and Learning 01:05:15 Men's Work and Connection to the Body 01:09:43 The Invitation to Presence and Choice 01:14:10 The Cycle of Death and Renewal

In this episode, Anna Gouin explores the evolution of consciousness through the lens of yin and yang, offering a grounded look at how these energies live and breathe within us. She unpacks the dynamic interplay between the masculine and feminine, the role of safety in the creative process, and why tending to our inner terrain is essential for growth. Anna invites listeners to trust their emotional states, honour the natural cycles of life, and reconnect with the intelligence of their bodies as a pathway to deeper self-discovery.

Chapters

00:00 The Emergence of Consciousness 10:08 Understanding Yin and Yang 18:33 The Dance of Energies 25:12 Navigating the Depths of Emotion 32:02 The Cycle of Regurgitation in Media 37:39 Understanding Dysregulation and Creativity 45:12 Navigating Internal Chaos and External Feedback 55:56 The Journey of Self-Love and Internal Dialogue 01:00:58 Bringing the Unconscious to Light