Do you ever wish you could skip your period? Or wonder why your moods, energy, and focus seem to change throughout the month? What if you could use your cycle to enhance your sports performance, fertility, or even daily life?

👀 In this episode, Marianne is joined by Chantal Blake, a menstrual health specialist, former nurse, environmental engineer, mother of three, and author of Peaceful Period. Chantal’s journey spans the globe—from New York City to Algeria, Oman, Yemen, and now Senegal—and her wisdom on the menstrual cycle is both deeply scientific and profoundly empowering.

✨ There’s something primal and beautifully transformative about respecting and honoring your cycle.By understanding who you are at different phases—Day 1, Day 14, Day 21—you can connect with your body in ways that unlock your full power. Chantal helps us explore how to embrace the science of menstrual health while offering practical tips to reconnect with the innate wisdom of your body.

With her soothing voice and actionable insights, Chantal guides us through the seasons of the cycle—winter, spring, summer, and fall—and shares practices that will help you harness the full potential of your body and mind.

🎧 Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s episode:

• 03:15 Chantal’s background: From NYC to med school and environmental engineering 
• 10:32 Leaving a “good job” to move to Yemen in 2008
• 16:37 Turning personal loss into a career in menstrual health education

• 20:45 The benefits of vaginal steaming for fertility
• 22:40 Winter: 3 practices to honor your period
• 25:38 Spring: Bonding, connecting, and reading the room
• 31:18 Fall: Embracing the inner critic and using this phase to regroup
• 49:52 A heartwarming story: Chantal’s grandmother’s first period experience
• 55:31 How fasting, spirituality, and your cycle intersect

This episode is a celebration of self-awareness and the magic of cycles. Get ready to unlock tools for personal empowerment and a deeper understanding of your body.

Resources from the Episode📖 ⁠Order Chantal’s book ⁠⁠Peaceful Periods⁠📱 ⁠Connect with Chantal on Instagram⁠🎙️ ⁠Episode #2 with Dr. Aarti on fasting and your cycle⁠

If you’re ready to embrace the full spectrum of who you are throughout your cycle, this episode is for you. Tune in and join us on this empowering journey!