In this episode, we continue our journey with The Menarche Zine, a heartfelt collection of stories about women’s first periods.

This time, we travel to Kenya to uncover a powerful tale that highlights the shared yet deeply personal experience of menarche and its cultural significance.

Join us as we explore how storytelling transforms this universal milestone into a celebration of connection, identity, and empowerment.

In this episode, we explore The Menarche Zine, a heartfelt collection of stories about women’s first periods.

Join us as we dive into a unique tale from Newfoundland, shedding light on the shared, yet deeply personal, experience of menarche and its cultural significance.

Discover how storytelling can turn a universal milestone into a celebration of connection and empowerment.

Dive into the world of menstrual cycle awareness, cultural exploration, and creative expression with our latest episode featuring Maja Juzwiak. As a nomadic photographer turned advocate for menstrual health, Maja brings a fresh perspective to the conversation.

Carolina M. Sueldo, M.D. is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (ObGyn), as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).  Her educational background spans across two continents as she attended Universidad del Salvador in Argentina and completed her OBGYN residency at UCSF Fresno.  While completing her Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Dr. Sueldo also completed a Master of Science Program in Clinical and Translational Research.

As a global citizen, she advocates and practices integrative medicine, the use of non-western medical ideologies, in her daily work. In this episode, Dr. Sueldo discusses the benefits of integrative medicine in her field, period stigmas in Argentina versus the United States, her relationship with her cycle, and her opinions about hormonal and reproductive health. Her passion for honest and inclusive dialogue around reproductive health is a refreshing take within the scope of women’s health. You can follow Dr. Sueldo at drcarolinasueldo on Instagram and Youtube and check out her website, www.drcarolinasueldo.com.

Colleen Hallett is a Wombyn's Coach, an Epona Wisdom facilitator, a Temple Priestess, a Cosmic Earth Oracle, and a Shakti Yogini. Colleen uses her herd of horses to guide women and girls back to their divine feminine energy and embrace their feminine power. Colleen shares her journey to healing and self-discovery as a partnership with her purpose as an Epona Wisdom facilitator. She describes her horses as the ultimate shamans and attributes her personal growth to the connection made between herself and the horses. You can follow Colleen on Instagram @andgaiarose and learn more about her work on her website colleenhallett.com. 

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Laura Patricia Martin is an IBS, anxiety, and trauma specialist. She focuses on reconnecting people to mindfulness, gut regulation, and nervous system regulation. Laura describes her expansive community and network as a reconnective form of education for her patients. Laura teaches her patients S.H.E. which stands for Self-knowledge, Healing, and Embodiment. Laura and Carrie also explore the connection between gut health, menstrual health, and mindfulness and how the alignment of all three can lead to a better experience overall. You can find Laura on Instagram at itslaurapatriciamartin and her website at healingtohappy.com.

Lisa Higgins is a teacher of cycle awareness and womb wisdom. She is also the founder of the Red Rebel Collective. After receiving her training at the Red School in 2020, Higgins as owner of the RRC to provide 1 on 1 classes and group sessions on menstrual cycle awareness and knowledge. Lisa and Carrie discuss Lisa’s journey with PMDD or premenstrual dysmorphic disorder, menstrual cycle awareness, her educational and spiritual journey with her cycle, the importance of having support and community, and how our menstrual cycle history can shape the intricacies of our cycle.

You can keep up with Lisa Higgins on the Red Rebel Collective Website at https://www.theredrebelcollective.com/

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Dr. LJ Johnson is a doctor specializing in women’s hormone health in Scottsdale, AZ. Originally from Denver, Dr. Johnson focuses on endometriosis, PCOS, and fibrosis and uses her own healing journey as motivation to promote happy and healthy habits for women who suffer from these diseases. She shifted from talking about the aesthetic ideology of women’s health and fitness to explaining to her patients the importance of hormone health and listening to your body. She advocates for raw honesty and community within the women’s fitness space and guides her patients to be in the driver seat for their health.