Why do you feel more tired, emotional, or withdrawn during certain times of the month—and guilty for it?

In Episode 5 of She Carries the Rhythm, we explore the menstrual phase—the phase where the body naturally slows down, resets, and asks for rest.

This episode breaks down what is happening hormonally during this time and why many women feel pressure to keep going instead of honoring what their body actually needs. We talk about the emotional weight of constantly pushing through exhaustion, the guilt many women feel around rest, and how ignoring this phase can lead to burnout.

More importantly, this episode reframes rest as something powerful—not something to be ashamed of. The menstrual phase is not a setback. It is a necessary reset that prepares the body for the rest of the cycle.

When women understand this phase, they stop fighting their bodies and start supporting them.

Because rest is not weakness—it is part of your rhythm.