The Female Flow

Trigger warning: infant loss/child birth trauma

This week on the podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing someone who holds a special place in my heart. Her name is Cleo, and she happens to be 90 years old. I consider her as close as any of my gal pals, and I am excited for you to meet her! While I often discuss how far we still have to go in prioritizing women's health in our society, my conversation with Cleo made me realize just how much progress we've made. Her storytelling abilities and wisdom have always been top-notch, and I knew she was the perfect elder for this interview. Get ready to fall in love with this diet-coke-loving spitfire!

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Are you a six-hour sleeper or a minimum eight-hour sleeper like me? Regardless, there's no denying the profound impact of sleep on hormone health. Today, I'll share some tips for how to get those zzz's in. Plus, I'll discuss a study that reveals women need more sleep than men! So, if you need a nap, go ahead and share this study with your male partner. After all, we do need our beauty sleep. 

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

This week on the pod, I'm interviewing my good friend and talented esthetician, Diana Rothfels. We chat about all things skin surface, like Justin Bieber, Honey Boo Boo, and our desire to be mysterious. But we don't stop there— we dive deep to discuss how our internal health affects our external well-being and why the word "anti-aging" is harmful. Di also shares some skincare tips for beginners and reveals the three products she can't live without. Trust me, you don't wanna miss this one. 

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

Here's the thing: my house isn't dirty, it's cluttered, okay? So if you find yourself with a creative brain like mine, but maybe not with perfectly organized and labeled closets, then this flow tip is for you. Today, I'll be sharing the number one way I start my day off in flow. And seeing as it's been tried and true for the last couple of months, I feel okay sharing my secret. Let's get to it. 

In today's episode, I will be interviewing a very special guest, my baby sister, Madeline Adams. She bravely shares her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum during both of her pregnancies. We then discuss the importance of being your own advocate and believing women. Finally, we top off the conversation with ways to best support each other when it comes to family planning and raising children. Watching my sister go through HG from a front-row seat changed my perception of women's health and what is lacking. But it also allowed me to see the strength in her during one of the darkest times of her life and I'm honored to share a bit of her story with you today.

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

What do Johnny Tsunami, a three-barrel curler, and the place I was born all have in common? WAVES, BABY! Today, I'll be discussing how letting our emotions flow through us is a crucial aspect of being in your feminine. This may include an example from The Bachelor because, obviously, it's such a credible source for education. I also vulnerably share how I hid the emotional part of myself for years, only to realize it was a core pillar of my identity and how I've come to embrace it. Let's shred, bruh. 

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

This week's episode featuring Dr. Keneitra Brown is like Female Health 101 with the teacher you wish you had. I was blown away by the eye-opening education on feminine hygiene that I never received as a teenage girl, let alone as a 33-year-old woman with two kids! It's time to rewrite the narrative and empower girls (and women) with the knowledge of how to properly care for their bodies. So, join me as we delve into the dos and don'ts of feminine hygiene, and even take a little detour discussing why this education is so important. As Dr. Ken puts it, 'I'm here to teach you the difference between wet, wet, and wet, because not all wet is good wet.'"

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

This week's flow tip is something that I, as a rigid, black-and-white thinker, have struggled with for years. I used to white-knuckle every goal I jotted down, but I have finally realized that it's okay to change my mind. In today's episode, I discuss why I believe we could all benefit from practicing the art of saying these four powerful words more often. 

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

In this episode, I'm joined by master herbalist Debbie Gardner to talk about how we can use herbs to regulate our hormones. Debbie has been working with herbs for nearly two decades and has a wealth of knowledge to share. She'll teach us about the different types of herbs that can help with hormonal questions asked by our very own Female Flow community! We'll also discuss the importance of diet and lifestyle in supporting our hormonal health.

Whether you're struggling with PMS, irregular periods, or period pain, this episode is packed with information that can help you get your hormones back on track. Ready to get into the weeds with us? 

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness. 

You know the few days before your period when you want to break things? Yeah, I feel you. That's why today, I'll be sharing three things to help you emotionally during this phase of your cycle. Get ready for your luteal life to change by creating an emotionally safe pocket in preparation for Aunt Flow's arrival.

*The following is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental health or physical condition or disease. Please consult with a licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions. The information we provide we hope is for educational purposes only and our intent is to empower you to start asking questions and taking greater ownership of your health and wellness.