Taming Aunt Flo

TW: pregnancy

Do you suffer from pelvic pain? Today's episode introduces varying modalities to address pelvic pain. We cover Holistic Pelvic Care and when/why you would seek it out. And, do you have challenges pooping?? We'll learn why this happens, the effects, and how you address it.

This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode with Dr. Beebe Dericks.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Beebe Dericks, a Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist, Holistic Pelvic Care© Practitioner, and founder of Dericks Family Medicine. She received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.

URL: https://www.dericksfamilymedicine.com

Resources:

• Dr. Tami Lynn Kent'sHolistic Pelvic Care© website: https://www.wildfeminine.com/
• Buy Dr. Kent's book: Wild Feminine

Show Sponsor:

• Ending Endometriosis Naturally: Secrets Your Doctor Won't Tell You to Eliminate Pain, Increase Energy, and Get Your Life Back. It's on pre-order sale now at https://tamingauntflo.com/the-book/

Listener Question:

• Facial Moisturizer - with recipe!

Wellness Tip:

• Bone Broth!

Period Fact:

• You can get pregnant by having sex during menstruation

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TW: orgasm, sexuality, queer, sexual assault

Sex and sexuality are some of the most polarizing and politicized topics in our lives today. We tend to talk to others about our personal feelings in generalities or in clinical or scientific terms. But have you ever explored pleasuring yourself every day for a year? Really made time for yourself to explore, examine, and just play?

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Erin is an artist and sexual pleasure advocate. She lives in Northern Minnesota, works for Planned Parenthood (a well-known reproductive health clinic) doing community outreach, and examines the pieces of hxr gender identity through visual art and writing in her blog, Sex in My City. You can learn more about hxr work at: https://www.erinkodaniel.com

Resources:

• Good Vibration's Guide to Sex
• Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
• Come As You Are Workbook: A Practical Guide to the Science of Sex

Show Sponsor:

• A Guided Path. A live 6-week online Chakra Balancing course for the Energetically Sensitive starting this Monday, Oct 14th. $50 discount for podcast listeners. Use code: TAF at checkout. Details: https://badassbody.work/aguidedpath

I'm Writing a Book!

• Ending Endometriosis Naturally: Secrets Your Doctor Won't Tell You to Eliminate Pain, Increase Energy, and Get Your Life Back. It's on pre-order sale now at https://tamingauntflo.com/the-book/

Listener Question:

• When should you get a laparoscopy?

Wellness Tip:

• Filter Your Water!

Period Fact:

• Women bleed for over 6 years of their lives!

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TW: pregnancy

The infertility rates are on the rise these days. And with many families waiting longer to start having kids, the urgency for solving difficulty to conceive has never been higher. Today's guest will share her experience with fertility drugs and the natural ways she pursued to finally conceive her two children.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Trina Bevan Roy is wife and mother of 2. She has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and had a difficult time conceiving her two kiddos. After trying many different interventions, she was able to get pregnant with her second child through changing her diet and losing 70 pounds.

Resources:

• https://whole30.com/

Show Sponsor:

• A Guided Path. A live 6-week online Chakra Balancing course for the Energetically Sensitive starting Oct 14th. $50 discount for podcast listeners. Use code: TAF at checkout. Details: https://badassbody.work/aguidedpath

I'm Writing a Book!

• Ending Endometriosis Naturally: Secrets Your Doctor Won't Tell You to Eliminate Pain, Increase Energy, and Get Your Life Back. It's on pre-order sale now at https://tamingauntflo.com/the-book/

Wellness Tip:

• Packaging is deceptive! Read ingredient lists and labels thoroughly!

Listener Question:

• What should you make sure your doctor knows about your health history when you're trying to get endometriosis diagnosis?

Period Fact:

• You can bleed from different places in your body from endometriosis!

Got Questions?

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TW: sexual assault

You know that awkward feeling when you're watching TV with the young kid in your life and a sex scene starts...? How do you handle it? When is it appropriate to start talking to kids about sex and sexuality? Ever wonder how sex ed is taught in schools and how to bridge the gap to home? Answers to these questions and more on today's podcast with SexEdEmily!

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

When Emily Russo was teaching kindergarten, she became fed up with the way that kids were (not) being taught Sex Education. Parents were leaving it up to teachers and teachers thought it should be done at home. SexEdEmily was born and now she teaches age appropriate sex ed curriculum to kids, parents, and teachers in Wisconsin.

Resources:

• https://www.sexedemily.com/
• https://amaze.org/

Show Sponsor:

• A Guided Path. A live 6-week online Chakra Balancing course for the Energetically Sensitive starting Oct 14th. $50 discount for podcast listeners. Use code: TAF at checkout. Details: https://badassbody.work/aguidedpath

I'm Writing a Book!

• Ending Endometriosis Naturally: Secrets Your Doctor Won't Tell You to Eliminate Pain, Increase Energy, and Get Your Life Back. It's on pre-order now at https://tamingauntflo.com/the-book/

Wellness Tip:

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Endometriosis - the importance of Iron and Vitamin D

Listener Question:

• Why does Endometriosis take so long to diagnose?

Period Fact:

• Period Euphemisms!

Got Questions? Or want to connect with our guest?

• https://tamingauntflo.com/the-book/
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TW: pregnancy, birth, labor and delivery

If you're planning to become pregnant, have you thought about the ways to physically prepare your body for labor and recovery postpartum? Wondering what to expect after an emergency Cesarean Section? Or how to prepare for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC)? How about how to heal your abdominal muscles after delivery? Answers to these questions and more on today's podcast with Joan Quinonez!

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Joan Quinonez is a Physical Therapist and mother of 2. She opened a PT clinic in Lynnwood, WA and specializes in working with women during pregnancy and postpartum.

Resources:

• https://locations.atipt.com/lynnwood-wa

Show Sponsor:

• A Guided Path. A live 6-week online Chakra Balancing course for the Energetically Sensitive starting Oct 14th. $50 discount for podcast listeners. Use code: TAF at checkout. Details: https://badassbody.work/aguidedpath

Wellness Tip:

• Progesterone Cream. Buy it at www.ordereternity.com

Listener Question:

• Why does endometriosis happen?

Period Fact:

• Increased sexual desire during menstruation. Who knew?!

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TW: abortion, adoption, pregnancy

Have you ever found yourself pregnant when you weren't planning to be? Today's episode is from one courageous individual who opens up about her unplanned pregnancy and how she chose what to do. We cover abortion, adoption, and choosing the best path for you at the time you're making the choice.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Slade is massage therapist, energy worker, and chakra guru in Seattle. You can learn more about hxr work at: badassbody.work.

Resources:

• badassbody.work
• Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org
• National Abortion Federation: https://prochoice.org/

Show Sponsor:

• A Guided Path. A 6-week online Chakra Balancing course for the Energetically Sensitive starting Oct 14th. Details: https://badassbody.work/aguidedpath

Wellness Tip:

• PCOS + Intermittent Fasting

Listener Question:

• What is PCOS?

Period Fact:

• Tampons were patented by a man!!

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TW: sexual assault

Ever wonder what managing your period, having babies, or being one of many wives is like in a developing country in Africa? Our guest shares about cross-cultural sex and reproductive health conversations and how she supports women in Malawi to manufacture reusable menstrual pads to create income and improve opportunities for menstrual health. Even half the world away, we're much more similar than we are different.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Jennifer is a Seattlite and avid women's reproductive health volunteer. She sews menstrual pads with women in Malawai, a local group of incarcerated women, and a spunky octogenarians group. She distributes these menstrual kits to women in developed countries where she advocates for sex and reproductive health.

Resources:

• https://www.daysforgirls.org/

Show Sponsor:

• The Keeper - For a 50% discount on your first purchase, click here: http://bit.ly/TAFkeeper

Wellness Tip:

• Processing negative emotions

Listener Question:

• Why do my breasts hurt before my period?

Period Fact:

• Orgasms can help ease cramps!

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Do you suffer from endometriosis? PCOS? PMS? Infertility? Painful menopause? This episode is for you. Did you know that "balancing your hormones" is about the balance of one hormone to another? Like progesterone relative to progesterone? Most people have too much estrogen and not enough progesterone. By raising progesterone levels with a high quality bio-identical cream AND reducing endocrine disrupting compounds AND lowering your stress, you may be able to alleviate your symptoms.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Patty Nolte is an "Eternity" progesterone cream user who has had great success with fertility and relieving menopause symptoms.

Dr. Michael Graves is has been working in women's health research and treatment for over 40 years. He has developed a progesterone cream that has helped many women overcome symptoms of PMS, PCOS, postpartum depression, menopause, and infertility.

Show resources:

to order progesterone cream: www.ordereternity.com

to learn more about chemical-free living: e-sa.com

learn more about progesterone cream here: bio-progesterone.com

Show Sponsor: The Keeper/Moon Cup. For first time buyer discount: Bit.ly/TAFkeeper

Wellness Tip:

• grassfed vs grainfed meat

Listener Question:

• What foods to avoid with endometriosis

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Did you know that your body needs different nutrients throughout your menstrual cycle? Or that most diets are researched exclusively on men NOT WOMEN?? Grab your notebook and a pen and listen to today's podcast for the details from an expert!

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Belinda is a naturopath and mother who has dedicated her professional career to supporting women's reproductive health, as well as working with children. Many of Belinda's clients are dealing with infertility - she provides a bridge from Orthodox medicine practices and naturopathic through testing and holisitic care practices. She created the app Seed for tracking your cycles and wrote the book "Healthy Hormones", published just over a year ago. You can learn more about her work at belindakirkpatrick.com.au.

• Click here to buy Healthy Hormones
• Join the Healthy Hormones private FB group
• For the Seed iPone App Click Here
• Follow Belinda on Instagram

Show Sponsor:

• The Keeper/Moon Cup. Click here for first time buyer discount!

Wellness Tip:

• Seed Cycling

Listener Question:

• How many eggs do women have?

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TW: Sexual Assault, explicit language and descriptions Have you ever had a pelvic floor spasm? Painful sex? Needed to communicate something private and intimate to a new partner before engaging in intercourse? This show delves deeply into these topics - how to talk with your partner; share your triggers for pain during sex; have fun, casual sex; and the lasting health implications of sexual assault.

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Joy has learned to communicate her needs effectively with her sexual partners while dealing with pelvic floor spasm that can cause excruciating pain during sex.

Show Sponsor:

• The Keeper/Moon Cup. Click here for first time buyer discount!

Wellness Tip:

• Vitamin D and endometriosis / period pain

Listener Question:

• How much blood loss is normal during your period?

Got Questions? Or want to connect with our guest?

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