The Femmepowered Podcast

Crippling anxiety, PMDD, Post-Natal Depression and recovery - this week we are chatting to Charlotte Cooper about her journey with mental health and how she went from receiving her first diagnosis at 19, to becoming a hypnotherapist, meditation teacher, writer and mum who helps people heal. 

Charlotte talks about the intersectionality of mental health and menstrual health and we share snippets from her brilliant upcoming book, Fading Before Dawn. If you’re struggling with mental health or know someone who is (and let’s face it, who doesn’t these days) then this episode will be a soothing balm, source of inspiration and hopefully a step on the path to healing.

Charlotte’s website: https://www.charlottecoopermeditations.com/ 

Charlotte’s Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/brh52MmlAHb 

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

We’ve decided to share a real example of what it is we actually do with clients by sharing live coaching sessions with you. Why? Because Cycle Coaching can be shrouded in mystery and we want to peel back the curtain!

In this episode, listen along as Nat coaches her client, Tillini, who’s dealing with painful periods. They also cover how:

She feels the opposite to how she ‘should’ at ovulation.

She’s trying to figure out how to be productive if she has to rest to balance her periods and ovulations.

We want to thank Tillini for volunteering to share such a rich conversation, and we’d love to hear what your take-aways were!

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

If you’ve ever wondered what that sticky stuff in your undies is or how massaging your feet can help with endometriosis pain, Katie Ewen has all the answers!

This week Nat and Giullietta are chatting to Fertility Awareness expert and reflexologist, Katie, about the wonders of tracking your cycle. 

Katie shares how tracking can help with contraception and conception, and how it can even help with ultra early detection of abnormal cervical cells. Plus, Katie shares how reflexology can help with everything from your cycle to getting better sleep. Double win!

Katie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/reflex_east

Katie’s website: https://www.reflexeast.com/ 

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s website

https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

The girls discuss situations and life stages where tracking your cycle may not be helpful, and what to do about it.

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

If life is feeling stressful for you right now,  this episode will help! This week Nat is sharing how to connect to the part of yourself that feels in control, well resourced and powerful by introducing you to the archetype of the Queen. Whether you’re a new mum, are struggling at work or simply wish you were able to speak your truth more and ask for what you want, connecting to your inner Queen is a great way to practice both menstrual and self-empowerment..

Nat is holding a workshop about this on Saturday, 6th July in London so, if you like what you’ve heard, and do check the event out.

Workshop link: https://www.nataliekmartin.com/events/ml3clvs5wly2pmsc1mmgarwo09kh39

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Peri and menopause are HOT topics right now and this week, we’re excited to chat with Kate Codrington, menopause Queen and author of the book, Second Spring.

In this episode, Kate takes you through what can be a surprisingly beautiful journey of perimenopause, why the untethering nature of it is necessary and the importance of prioritising the relationship with yourself.

Whether you’re in the thick of Peri, past it or a long way off, you’re going to love the insights in this chat.

About Kate 

Kate is a mentor, author, speaker, facilitator, artist and podcaster.  The author of Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause, which is part of the 'menopause cannon' according to the New York Times. Kate mentors people in perimenopause and beyond, 1-2-1 and in groups, is a nature-based Yoga Nidra meditation guide, hosts Life - An Inside Job podcast, has been a therapist for more than 30 years and creates multi-level art textile projects. When she’s not doing these things you’ll find her playing in her compost heaps. Her second book, The Perimenopause Journal, will be out September 2024.

Kate’s Free resource library: https://mailchi.mp/a8a0fa08678a/resource-library 

Kate’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kate_codrington/  

Perimenopause Starter Kit https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/ use the code EMPOWER25 to get 25% off

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Are you sick of being told about the importance of self-care? And do you find yourself wondering what on earth this actually means? And how it applies to you? 

In this episode the girls discuss what authentic self-care means to them and how it has evolved over the past few years.

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Season 3 gets off with a bang as the girls get really open and honest about their business incomes.

They talk about the importance of clarity when it comes to understanding your numbers and how the Profit First approach has revolutionised the way they both handle their finances.

They also unpick the concept of the 10K month and how misleading and unhelpful it can be when it comes to making aligned financial decisions.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who runs their own business (even if it’s a side-hustle). In a world where the majority of business coaches make wild income claims, this conversation will empower you to ask the right kinds of questions and to introduce systems that will help you feel much clearer about your business.

Nat’s Substack article: https://open.substack.com/pub/nataliekmartin/p/my-biz-finances-my-yearly-revenue?r=1935t3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Profit First: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/

Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

In this solo episode Giulietta discusses why current approaches to cravings just don’t work and why willpower simply just doesn’t cut it (in fact, it only makes us feel even worse about ourselves!)

She explains how cravings have lots of different causes and how understanding these is key to managing them. 

So if you’re fed up with being in a constant battle with your body, tune in for a whole different conversation on cravings - one that will leave you excited for when your next craving hits!

The Cravings Clinic:https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk/cravings-clinic

G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

G’s websitehttps://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Join Giulietta, Nat and some of their favourite period pals as they debate this very hot topic. 

All fired up after seeing a reel on Instagram  by a celebrity doctor stating that periods are only necessary if you’re trying for a baby, the girls and their pals unpick this controversial statement and do their best to answer the question: should periods be optional? 

(PS - the reel has now been taken down).

Giulietta’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/

Giulietta’s website https://www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/

Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com/

Adele Wimsett’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmoniseyou/

Adele Wimsett’s website: https://harmoniseyou.co.uk/

Angela Heap’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitynutritionist/

Angela Heap’s website: https://ah-fertilitynutrition.com/

Laura Wilkes’ IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurajwilkes_/

Laura Wilkes’ website: https://www.laurajwilkes.com/

Tara Ghosh’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/_taraghosh_/

Tara Ghosh’s website: https://taraghosh.com/