S4E03: Luteal Phase Defect, Stress’s Impact on Your Hormones and The Side Effects of Birth Control with Nicole Jardim
02/05/24 • 53 min
***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***
In this episode, we explore overlooked aspects of women's health beyond fertility, challenging societal norms. We share insights on women's well-being, emphasizing the crucial role of ovulation in overall health.
Episode Highlights:
- Nicole's Journey into Women's Health
- Effects of hormonal birth control on women's health
- Common period symptoms
- Luteal phase deficiency (LPD): causes and treatment
- Factors affecting progesterone production
- Impact of hormonal health on overall well-being beyond child-rearing years
- Empowering women beyond fertility
- Ovulation and its importance
- Long-term impacts of hormonal birth control
- Nervous System Regulation
& more!
About Nicole Jardim:
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor and author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance a life-changing step-by-step natural protocol to ignite lasting hormone balance and improve everything from PMS, period pain, and heavy periods to irregular and missing periods. She has developed education and offerings that empower women and people who menstruate to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.
Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds rather than treating just their symptoms. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormone imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age.
Nicole is the founder of the Institute for Menstrual Health, which offers training programs, mentorship and resources for an international community of women's health practitioners and coaches. Through its signature program the Women’s Hormone Health Certification, Nicole teaches other health practitioners and coaches the fundamentals of hormones, menstrual cycles and fertility.
Finally, Nicole is the host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on Apple Podcasts, the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes, and has been called on as a women’s health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline.This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.
Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/
Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:
Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/
Join Norah's group program for personalized support on your hormonal health journey:
https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize
Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne
Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join th
***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***
In this episode, we explore overlooked aspects of women's health beyond fertility, challenging societal norms. We share insights on women's well-being, emphasizing the crucial role of ovulation in overall health.
Episode Highlights:
- Nicole's Journey into Women's Health
- Effects of hormonal birth control on women's health
- Common period symptoms
- Luteal phase deficiency (LPD): causes and treatment
- Factors affecting progesterone production
- Impact of hormonal health on overall well-being beyond child-rearing years
- Empowering women beyond fertility
- Ovulation and its importance
- Long-term impacts of hormonal birth control
- Nervous System Regulation
& more!
About Nicole Jardim:
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor and author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance a life-changing step-by-step natural protocol to ignite lasting hormone balance and improve everything from PMS, period pain, and heavy periods to irregular and missing periods. She has developed education and offerings that empower women and people who menstruate to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass.
Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds rather than treating just their symptoms. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormone imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age.
Nicole is the founder of the Institute for Menstrual Health, which offers training programs, mentorship and resources for an international community of women's health practitioners and coaches. Through its signature program the Women’s Hormone Health Certification, Nicole teaches other health practitioners and coaches the fundamentals of hormones, menstrual cycles and fertility.
Finally, Nicole is the host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on Apple Podcasts, the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes, and has been called on as a women’s health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline.This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.
Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/
Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:
Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/
Join Norah's group program for personalized support on your hormonal health journey:
https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize
Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne
Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join th
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S4E02: How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle
***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***
In this episode we review ways to track your menstrual cycle.
Episode Highlights:
- What is the FAM
- How effective is tracking your cycle naturally as a form of birth control
- What markers are used to track your menstrual cycle: Basal Body Temperature and cervical mucus
- Is it normal for the length of your menstrual cycle to change
- Where should I track my cycle?
- Knowing when your fertile window occurs to conceive or avoid pregnancy
& more!
This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.
Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/
Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:
Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/
Join Norah's group program for personalized support on your hormonal health journey:
https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize
Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne
Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the FLOW STATE CLUB, a digital group chat connecting people like you.
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S4E04: Cycle Syncing Hot Takes with Dr. Alyssa Olenick
***This episode is not meant to be medical advice. If you're currently experiencing something out of the normal please contact your medical provider for individualized care.***
In this episode, Monica and Norah engage in a riveting conversation with Dr. Alyssa Olenick, a highly knowledgeable and empowering voice in the realm of fitness, nutrition, and women's health. They delve into the nuanced intersection of menstrual cycles, training protocols, and the female physiology, unraveling myths and shedding light on evidence-based insights. Alyssa explores the impact of the menstrual cycle including cycle syncing, on training, offering practical tips and debunking common misconceptions. With Alyssa's expertise, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that empowers women to embrace a bio-individual approach to fitness and wellness.
Episode Highlights:
- Benefits of cycle syncing: Pros and Cons
- The concept of periodized training
- Balancing cardio and strength training
- Body changes vs. performance improvements
- The importance of evidence-based information and cautions against blindly following trends without considering individual needs
- Sex differences in fitness and training
- How and why to cycle your exercise with menstrual cycle
- The importance of tracking menstrual cycles and training variables for a periodized approach
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): What it is
And many more!
About Dr. Alyssa Olenick:
Dr. Alyssa Olenick holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and is a certified sports nutritionist and Crossfit Level 2 Trainer. Alyssa completed her doctoral training in exercise, metabolism, sex differences and menstrual cycle physiology. She is currently a postdoctoral research fellow researching the areas of menopause and metabolism. As a coach she specializes in the areas of endurance, strength and hybrid training. She runs her online business ‘Doc Lyss Fitness’ and is a strength athlete, ultra-marathon runner, and all-around fitness lover who is passionate about educating people on science-based fitness to get them into the gyms and on the roads/trails — or often, doing both at the same time! You can learn more about Dr. Alyssa Olenick and her programs at www.doclyssfitness.com
Stay Connected with Dr. Alyssa:
Instagram: @doclyssfitness
Youtube: Doc Lyss Fitness
This podcast is brought to you by Marea. A menstrual wellness company providing drinkable nutrition to support you and your hormones. Take 15% off your first order with the code FLOWPOD.
Learn more about Marea: http://www.mareawellness.com/Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:
Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/
Join Norah's group program for personalized support on your hormonal health journey:
https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/harmonize
Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne
Want to connect with other like minded wellness girlies? Join the
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