Women’s Health Unlocked: Cycle Syncing & Nervous System Balance

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Besties with Breasties Podcast! Hosts Sarah Hall and Beth Wilmes are joined by fitness expert and functional nutritionist Natali Kummer to dive deep into cycle syncing, nervous system regulation, and holistic women’s wellness.

In this conversation, you’ll learn how to:

-Sync your workouts with your menstrual cycle to support energy, strength, and recovery.

-Understand the role of the nervous system in women’s health and how to regulate stress for better balance.

-Shift your mindset around fitness and wellness to embrace your body’s natural rhythms.

-Apply functional nutrition strategies for hormone health and self-care.

Whether you’re a breast cancer survivor, a busy mom, or simply looking to optimize your health, this episode is full of actionable tips on fitness, mindset, and holistic women’s wellness practices.

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Your Hosts

00:17 – About Faith Through Fire & Podcast Mission

00:25 – Today’s Topic: Cycle Syncing & Exercise

00:57 – Guest Introduction: Natalie Kummer

01:23 – Natalie’s Approach: Beyond Fitness

01:39 – What is Cycle Syncing?

01:49 – Nervous System Regulation in Women’s Wellness

02:05 – Sponsor: Survivorship Bootcamp

03:21 – The Role of the Nervous System in Fitness

03:51 – Why Women Feel Stuck Despite Effort

04:50 – Challenge vs. Threat: Mindset Shifts

06:04 – Positive vs. Negative Stress

07:13 – The Power of Being Present During Exercise

09:10 – Growth Through Discomfort

10:55 – Introduction to Menstrual Cycle Syncing

16:32 – The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

19:50 – How to Adjust Workouts for Each Phase

22:04 – Using Cycle Syncing for Self-Care

22:57 – Boobs in the News (Fun Segment)

25:58 – Making Wellness Manageable: Where to Start

27:05 – Building Habits & Consistency

28:27 – Sponsor: Thrivent Financial

28:58 – Where to Find Natali Kummer

29:19 – Closing Thoughts & Support Links

Connect with Natali Kummer:

Website: https://www.natalikummer.com

Instagram: @nkummer