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On today’s episode, we chat with Rachel Moranis, the CEO of Stardust Period Tracker.

Rachel explains app data sharing, encryption, and everything we need to know about being able to track our cycles without our information being shared.

We won’t mention any names but... (throat-clearing cough that sounds suspiciously like the word “flo”) some apps sell your personal data for advertising reasons.

On the contrary, The Stardust app never sells your data, and it keeps you anonymous through encryption. It’s also female-owned, compared to some period tracking apps that are owned by men and large companies.

Besides the fact that advertisers creepily want to know when we’re ovulating because marketing research has shown that people tend to buy more during those days, it also may be important to keep your health data inaccessible for legal reasons.

It’s crazy to think about, but there may be a day in the near future where someone’s cycle information could get subpoenaed in a court of law - potentially to try and incriminate someone in a state where abortion may soon become illegal. Hopefully not, but doesn’t it make sense to track your data in an encrypted and private way, just in case?

Check out Stardust here --> https://www.thestardustapp.com/

Here is a list of period tracking apps that are not selling your data:

1. Stardust

2. The Agenda Period

3. Clue

Summary:

In this episode, Kate Morton and Callie discuss the importance of keeping it real when it comes to health. They talk about the pressure to be perfect in terms of diet and exercise, and how social media can contribute to this perfectionist mindset. Callie shares her journey of finding balance and healing her relationship with wellness. They also discuss the challenges and changes that come with pregnancy, including food aversions and modifying workouts. The conversation emphasizes the need to listen to your body, start small, and let go of the all-or-nothing mindset.

Keywords: health, perfectionism, social media, balance, wellness, pregnancy, food aversions, workouts, listen to your body, start small, all-or-nothing mindset

Takeaways

• The pressure to be perfect in terms of diet and exercise can be detrimental to our mental and physical health.
• Social media can contribute to a perfectionist mindset and make us feel like we're not doing enough.
• Finding balance and healing our relationship with wellness is important for a more enjoyable and less restrictive life.
• Pregnancy can bring about changes in food preferences and the need to modify workouts, but it's important to listen to your body and let go of judgment.
• Starting small and setting realistic goals is key to building consistency and self-confidence in our health routines.
• Listening to Your Body and Letting Go of Judgment
• Finding Balance and Healing in the Wellness Journey
• "The pressure to be perfect in terms of diet and exercise"
• "Finding balance and healing our relationship with wellness"
• "Pregnancy can bring about changes in food preferences"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Context

08:11 Finding Balance and Healing in the Wellness Journey

24:06 Starting Small: The Key to Consistency and Self-Confidence in Health

29:37 Conclusion and Where to Find Callie

Connect with Callie: https://www.instagram.com/calliegualy/

Connect with Kate: https://www.instagram.com/carbsandkate/

Summary: In this episode, Kate Morton and Anna Grace Newell discuss the importance of tapping into intuition and how it can be used to find alignment and purpose in life. They explore the concept of the Akashic Records and how they can be accessed to gain insight and guidance. The conversation also covers the process of getting started with intuition, changing inner dialogue, and differentiating between intuition and intrusive thoughts. They highlight the connection between intuition and health, particularly in relation to cycle syncing. The episode concludes with practical tips and practices for tapping into intuition and where to find more resources on the topic.

Takeaways

• Tapping into intuition is a powerful tool for finding alignment and purpose in life.
• Changing inner dialogue and being kind to oneself is essential for connecting with intuition.
• Differentiating between intuition and intrusive thoughts can be done by observing the length, emotion, and clarity of the thoughts.
• Intuition can provide valuable guidance in relation to health and cycle syncing.
• Practices such as journaling, getting in touch with nature, and using oracle cards can help tap into intuition.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intuition and Akashic Records

05:06 Getting Started with Intuition

06:05 Finding Alignment and Purpose

09:07 Changing Inner Dialogue

11:29 Differentiating Intuition from Intrusive Thoughts

19:21 Connecting Intuition with Health

25:25 Cycle Syncing and Intuition

33:33 Practices for Tapping into Intuition

37:04 Conclusion and Where to Find Anna!

How to Prepare for Menopause Naturally: A Decade-by-Decade Guide

Menopause is a natural phase in every woman and menstruators life, marking the end of her reproductive years. Navigating the myriad changes that accompany this transition can be challenging. If you've wondered, "How can I prepare for menopause naturally?" you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll detail steps you can take in each decade of your life to ensure a smoother, more natural transition into menopause.

Your 20s & 30s: Lay the Foundations

• Educate Yourself: Start by learning about your hormones. The sooner you become attuned to your body, the earlier you can establish a baseline for what's normal for you. This can help identify potential hormonal imbalances. Familiarize yourself with menopause to support the women around you.
• Exercise for Bone Health: Research shows that weight-bearing exercises like weightlifting, yoga, and other resistance training can help build strong bones and increase muscle mass.
• Dietary Considerations: Embrace a nutrient-rich diet focusing on whole foods and blood sugar balance through fats, fiber, and protein. Ensure adequate intake of vitamin D and calcium for bone strength. CycleBites can be a nutritional addition to your diet.
• Avoid Smoking & Vaping: Research suggests smoking might hasten the onset of menopause. Establish a Baseline: Understand your hormonal norms. While you don’t need all the tests, consider discussing these baseline labs with your doctor: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Lipid Profile, Vitamin D Test, Gut Health Assessment, Thyroid Function Tests, FSH & AMH Test, Micronutrient Assessment, and DUTCH Test Monitor Menstrual Regularity: In the late 30s, some begin to notice menstrual cycle changes, which might signal perimenopause. Past episode on perimenopause (lol the quality is not great this was when I was recoding in my closet): Listen here -> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perimenopause-explained-featuring-certified-nurse-midwife/id1541720489?i=1000508264048 Want to work with me to support your hormones and do dutch testing? Apply/ Join the waitlist here!

SummaryIn this episode, Kate Morton discusses coming off of hormonal birth control. She emphasizes that the episode is not anti-hormonal birth control but aims to provide information for individuals to make informed decisions about their bodies. Kate explains how hormonal birth control works and its side effects. She shares her personal experience and provides recommendations for preparing to come off hormonal birth control. Kate also discusses balancing hormones post-birth control, potential effects after coming off birth control, and the importance of cycle tracking and non-hormonal birth control methods.

Takeaways

• Hormonal birth control works by interfering with the communication between the brain and the ovary, stopping ovulation and making the environment inhospitable for sperm.
• Coming off hormonal birth control can have different effects on individuals, and it is important to listen to your body and give it time to adjust.
• Before coming off hormonal birth control, it is recommended to replenish essential vitamins and minerals, consider seed cycling, and learn about your cycle through fertility awareness methods.
• Balancing hormones post-birth control means allowing the body to go through its natural four phases: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal.
• Cycle tracking and non-hormonal birth control methods, such as the fertility awareness method, can be effective in preventing pregnancy and understanding your body's natural cycle.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:26 Understanding Hormonal Birth Control

03:21 Side Effects and Considerations

04:17 Benefits of Hormonal Birth Control

05:16 Coming Off Hormonal Birth Control

06:15 Preparing to Come Off Hormonal Birth Control

07:1 4Balancing Hormones Post Birth Control

10:00 Potential Effects After Coming Off Birth Control

12:12 Mistakes and Preparations

15:17 Cycle Tracking and Non-Hormonal Birth Control1

9:17 Summary and Recommendations

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