In this soul-stirring episode, I’m joined by Emily from Whole & Wild, a professional coach helping women uncage their intuition and reclaim their bigness.

We dive deep into the four feminine archetypes — Maiden, Mother, Wild Woman, and Crone — and how understanding these cyclical energies can reconnect you to your body’s natural rhythm and wisdom.

Emily shares her personal story of “caging” her intuition, the moment she chose to live wild and free, and the powerful metaphor of the wolves returning to Yellowstone — a story that mirrors what happens when we reintroduce our own inner wild.

We explore:

• Why women fear their edges and how to meet them with compassion
• What happens when you reconnect with your intuition
• The cost of staying “fine” versus choosing aliveness
• The power of sacred thresholds, rites of passage, and feminine community

✨ Connect with Emily:

Website: wholeandwild.com

🎧 Listen to her podcast: Moon + Fire

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The Cycle Codes:

Instagram: @thecyclecodes

🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download here

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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In this deep, soul-stirring conversation, I sit down with the incredible Sahara Valastro — naturopath, herbalist, and womb wisdom practitioner — to explore the sacred link between our bodies, our cycles, and our intuition.

We talk about:

🌙 How ancient women lived in rhythm with the moon

💫 Why disconnection from the womb leads to burnout, pain, and imbalance

🌿 The forgotten feminine practices of yoni steaming, herbal medicine, and food as medicine

🔥 How trauma and emotional suppression show up as cycle symptoms

💗 Simple ways to begin reconnecting with your womb today

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your feminine power or frustrated by “modern fixes” that don’t address the root cause — this episode will feel like a homecoming.

Connect with Sahara:

Website: saharavalastro.com

Instagram: @saharavalastro

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The Cycle Codes:

Instagram: @thecyclecodes

🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download here

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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Tracy Minnoch (fitness industry veteran and founder of Sexy Aging) takes us through the whirlwind from late-pregnancy at 42 to years of undiagnosed perimenopause—complete with 35 symptoms, crippling anxiety, and dysregulated cycles.

We get real about Mirena vs. the pill, why MHT/HRT isn’t a “weight-loss hack,” and the lifestyle levers that actually move the needle: sleep as medicine, stress down-shifting, protein-forward nutrition, and lifting heavy for longevity.

Tracy shares how she rebuilt confidence, career, and health—plus what she’s teaching her daughter (and son!) so the next generation is menopause-literate.

You’ll learn:

• The postpartum → perimenopause overlap (and red flags to watch)
• What MHT can/can’t do—and how to decide with your doctor
• Why strength training beats “more cardio” in midlife
• Practical sleep + stress protocols that calm the nervous system

Connect with Tracy:

Instagram: @tracyminnoch

Website: sexyageing.com

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The Cycle Codes:

Instagram: @thecyclecodes

🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download here

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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What if the way we talk (or don’t talk) about first periods could shape a girl’s confidence, health, and sense of self for decades to come?

In this episode, I’m joined by Jane Bennett, a leading voice in menstrual education and co-creator of Celebration Day for Girls. We explore:

• Why early menstrual education is life-changing
• How puberty starts years before bleeding
• Moving past parental awkwardness to real connection
• What’s actually normal for pain, flow, and cycle length
• The ripple effect—from stronger mother-daughter bonds to period-positive schools and workplaces

A must-listen for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who wants periods met with knowledge, dignity, and pride.

To connect with Jane:

Website: chalicefoundation.org.au

Instagram: @chalicefoundation

Course: Foundations of Menstrual Health Education

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21 Day Cycle Challenge - Starts October 1st

Sign up here: https://subscribepage.io/g40KGm

The Cycle Codes:

Instagram: @thecyclecodes

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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Author and coach Jen Butler joins me to talk about the wild Venn diagram of midlife: perimenopause, PMDD, motherhood, and the courage to break up with both alcohol and diet culture. Jen shares how cycle tracking helped her spot a clear mid-cycle mood crash, the conversation that led to her PMDD diagnosis, and why taking fluoxetine (Prozac) in her luteal phase lets her feel like herself all month.

We get into night sweats, brain fog, strength training by your cycle, communicating with partners and kids, and how seven years alcohol-free opened the door to deeper healing—plus her forthcoming memoir, Mom Rediscovered: My Midlife Breakup with Drinking and Diet Culture. If you’ve ever wondered whether thriving in this season is possible… this one’s for you.

We cover:

• Perimenopause signs & PMDD (and what finally helped)
• Luteal-phase SSRIs: what it’s like on Prozac only half the month
• Fitness + strength: adjusting weights across your cycle
• Quitting wine-mom culture & becoming alcohol-free
• Ditching diet culture for body appreciation
• Parenting through hormones: honesty, safety, and therapy

To connect with Jen:

Website: jenbutlerwrites.com

Instagram: @jenbutlerwrites

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21 Day Cycle Challenge - Starts October 1st

Sign up here: https://subscribepage.io/g40KGm

The Cycle Codes:

Instagram: @thecyclecodes

🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download here

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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Today we go deep on matrescence—the (often unnamed) rite of passage from maiden to mother—with maternal mentor and RN Samantha Feast (@themagicofmatrescence). We unpack what matrescence means beyond baby brain and nappies, why your brain and identity truly change, and how to work with cyclical energy (yes, even with little ones) without guilt.

We talk postpartum realities, consent and contraception pressure, PMDD threads, village vs. modern life, and the power of capacity (some days 5% is 100%). Samantha shares simple, doable supports: nervous system micro-pauses, food/sleep basics, boundaries, and resourcing—plus her Maternal Mirror Deck and the “Return to Matrescence” initiation.

If you’ve ever wondered “Am I allowed to need this much support?”—this conversation is your permission slip.

In this episode:

• Matrescence 101 (and why it never really ends)
• Mapping motherhood to your menstrual & lunar cycles
• Capacity > perfection: redefining “doing enough”
• Building your modern village (and paying for help without guilt)
• Postpartum, identity, and thriving in a world not built for mothers

🎧 Listen now and share with a mama who needs to feel seen.

Guest: Samantha Feast — Instagram @themagicofmatrescence

Work with Samantha: Link here

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The Cycle Codes:

Instagram: @thecyclecodes

🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download here

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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This week I’m joined by Sonja Courtis—coach, educator, and straight-talker—who’s unfiltered about what really derails women in perimenopause and how to get your power (and pleasure) back.

We get into the messy middle: sudden cycle changes, the shock of early perimenopause, weight gain that won’t budge, sleep that tanks, and why “just push through” is failing women. Sonja unpacks the big levers most of us miss—inflammation, oxidative stress, liver + gut health, and a chronically wired nervous system—and how to create realistic, compassionate change without burning your life down.

In this episode:

• Perimenopause ≠ “the end”: reframing this rite of passage
• Inflammation & oxidative stress: why they matter more than you think
• Nervous system regulation > more willpower
• Alcohol, supplements, and what “quality over quantity” really means
• Building a real village and learning to receive support
• Micro-pauses, micro-pleasure, and sleep that actually restores you

If you’re feeling stretched thin, puffy, wired-but-tired, or just over it, this conversation is your permission slip to pause, recalibrate, and choose strategies that actually fit your season of life.

To connect with Sonja:

Instagram: @sonjacourtis

Website: sonjacourtis.com

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The Cycle Codes:

Instagram: @thecyclecodes

Free Cycle Clarity Bundle: Download here

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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What happens when menopause arrives earlier than expected?

In this raw and insightful episode I sit down with Shae Elise, coach, writer, and founder of the upcoming Loba Collective, to explore the realities of early natural menopause at 44 — the grief, the identity shift, the fears, and the surprising gifts.

Together, we unpack:

• What it really feels like to lose your menstrual “map” overnight
• Why menopause is as much about conditioning and identity as it is about hormones
• The privilege gap in navigating perimenopause and menopause
• How micro-pauses and micro-pleasures can transform the journey
• Why menopause is one of life’s greatest initiations

Whether you’re perimenopausal, postmenopausal, or simply curious about what lies ahead, this episode is a powerful reminder that we are not alone — and that there are many ways to walk this path.

📚 Resources + Links Mentioned:

Shae’s Website: shaeelise.com

The Loba Collective: [coming soon]

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The Cycle Codes:

Free Cycle Clarity Bundle: Download here

Adriana on Instagram: @thecyclecodes

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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In this episode of The Cycle Codes, I sit down with Casey from Della Terra Wellness to explore menstrual cycle awareness, womb massage, and ancient healing practices that every woman should know.

We dive into:

• How Casey discovered menstrual cycle wisdom at a women’s gathering.
• The power of cervix awareness, cervical fluid, and body literacy.
• Womb massage, moxibustion, and herbal medicine for menstrual health.
• Why rest, reverence, and nervous system regulation are vital for women’s wellness.
• How reconnecting with your body changes everything — from periods to perimenopause.

This conversation is for anyone ready to understand their cycle, reclaim their rhythm, and explore holistic ways to heal.

📚 Resources & Links:

Casey – Della Terra Wellness: @della_____terra

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Free Cycle Clarity Bundle: Download here

Adriana on Instagram: @thecyclecodes

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

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This week on The Cycle Codes I’m joined by Cathy Lemire, The Menstrual Money Coach, to explore the surprising connection between our menstrual cycles and our money habits.

We get raw about money fights, cycle-linked overspending, PMDD struggles, and how perimenopause magnifies stress if money is left unchecked. You’ll hear how Cathy turned her marriage around through money work, why your partner probably already notices your cycle patterns, and how syncing your financial decisions with your cycle phases could save your sanity (and your relationship).

We also dig into:

• The link between stress, cycle symptoms, and money fights
• Why financial wellness = nervous system regulation
• The hidden childhood money stories that sabotage us as adults
• How cycle awareness helps you choose the right time for tough money conversations

💌 Resources Mentioned:

• Cathy’s Email Signup: mailchi.mp/themenstrualmoneycoach/email-signup

• Mini Training: Money and Midlife Mini Training Workshop

• Follow Cathy on Instagram: @themenstrualmoneycoach

✨ If this conversation hit home, share it with a friend who needs to hear it.

Connect with me:

Follow me on Instagram: @thecyclecodes

Download the Freebie – Cycle Clarity Bundle

Disclaimer:

The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.