Did you know it's normal to have ebbs and flows in your energy each month and leaning into the ups and downs of your cycle can actually create a better balanced body and hormone system? Learn what your body and hormones are doing during your menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases each month.

Caitlyn Tate, Holistic Nutrition Coach, works with her clients to help them understand their menstrual cycle and utilize each phase for optimal health. Feeling creative? Harness your energy during your follicular and ovulatory phases. Have the urge to withdraw and reflect before your period? That's your luteal phase talking. As women, our bodies are amazing! It takes our bodies almost a month or more to do what a man's does in 24 hours - we are complex, beautiful, and we can learn to thrive in our cycles, not just survive.

We also delve into the benefits of castor oil packs and how if you suffer from painful periods, these types of techniques can help bring relief. I can't wait for you to dive into this episode with us!

* the FitStyle Podcast does not contain medical advice - always consult your physician before starting or changing any diet, workout, or supplement routine.

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After I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2020, I was determined to do as much as I could to support my body and remove as many toxins and environmental loads as I could.

This included getting off hormonal birth control. In this episode, I share what led me to finally "ditch the pill", what we use for birth control now, side effects I experienced, and what I wish I knew before!

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The last episode of my Hashimotos journey. In this episode, I discuss the tools that have helped me the most, why “just a little” gluten can be harmful, and how to advocate for yourself better! This is not just for those with Hashimotos, but anyone who is dealing with an Autoimmune Disease.

Resources mentioned:

What is the Autoimmune Protocol? - a PHENOMENAL resource with information and tons of recipes!

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If you've ever wondered what's normal when it comes to leaking, pain with intercourse, prolapse, or even constipation, this episode is for you! Just because something is common doesn't mean it's normal or that you have to live with it.

Dr. Emily Pace, PT, DPT, COMPT is Director of Pelvic Health at The Nest in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her website is Pace Yourself Physical Therapy where she provides free education and resources.

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Our date night tradition started in 2015 and we have kept it alive every week since then. In this episode, we discuss why we believe it's been an integral part of our marriage and partnership. We discuss how to make it special even when it's low key. All that and more on this very special episode!

01:03: Introduction

04:42: How Date Night Started

09:26: Why is Date Night Important?

17:31: How is it Different Than Any Other Night?

22:15: Do We Really Do Date Night Every Friday? What about when people ask us to do something on Date Night?

24:45: Do We Ever Include Other Couples on Date Night? Why or Why Not?

28:43 Why is it Important to Spend Time with Other Couples Who Speak Positively About Their Spouse?

31:58: What Rules Do We Have on Date Night?

38:13 What's a Typical Date Night Look Like?

43:00: Date Night at Home Ideas

43:40: Questions From the Community: How do we have the energy for date night?

45:40: Questions From the Community: How do we prioritize it?

47:10: Questions From the Community:How do we keep it spicy

54:00: Last Thoughts: Be Consistent. Show Your Spouse You Prioritize Them.

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