The Period Party

It’s fair to say that the subject of poop, and especially girls and women and pooping, is a little taboo.

I don’t know about you, but this topic was extremely embarrassing for me to talk about for a very long time. As a teenager living in gut health hell, I was too embarrassed to use the bathroom at school and instead tried to suffer through it until I got home. No way would I risk someone being in the stall next to me hearing what was happening!

On top of the social issues, keeping poops as a don’t ask-don’t tell topic meant I had no idea that my digestive issues were linked to all my hormonal woes. Here’s the thing - we have to talk about this stuff because just like periods, our digestive health tells us a lot about our bodies but we won’t know when something is wrong if we don’t even know what is normal, to begin with. Let’s push through the discomfort and start talking.

To learn more visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/periods-poops-how-the-menstrual-cycle-affects-the-digestive-system.

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Are you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.

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On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Dr. Fleur Appleby-Deen MBBS BSc (hons), a Mind Body Medicine Doctor who coaches and advises on prevention and recovery from the effects of stress, burnout and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). She is a qualified Medical Doctor and Yoga Instructor with a wealth of education in nutrition, meditation and spiritual development from teachers in India, Bali, England and California.  Here are the highlights of what we cover during this episode:  What exactly is burnout? And, what is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?What types of people burnout? How to prevent burnout: the top 5 tips. After experiencing severe burnout and CFS in her 20's from working in Accident and Emergency, Dr. Fleur had to change everything about her life to get well. In so doing, she embarked upon a journey to discover what we humans really need to make us feel alive and happy.  She made it her life’s mission to assist others in healing from weird and wonderful illnesses that could not be solved with a magic pill. This journey has not only taught her about how best to take care of body, mind and spirit, but taken her into the deeper mysteries of life, giving deep perspective and awakening to the joy of life, whether illness is present or not.  Dr. Fleur encourages us to step out of the matrix, question our conditioning and instead choose our own beliefs. She pushes us to follow our dreams and live a life that feels authentic and rich.

This episode is a special one! Today I have three of my favorite women’s health colleagues and friends on the show: Dr. Saru Bala, a licensed naturopathic physician; Dr. Natalie Underberg, a Functional Medicine Practitioner; and Danielle Kepics, a physician assistant, certified fertility educator, and nutrition coach.

Dr. Natalie Underberg is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and the founder of The PCOS Doc. With a doctorate of Chiropractic and advanced training through the Institute of Functional Medicine, Natalie is a leader in the women’s health space. She has helped hundreds of women reverse the symptoms of their PCOS and get pregnant naturally through her group program, The PCOS Collective, and her one-on-one tailored holistic approach.

Danielle Kepics is a physician assistant, certified fertility educator, nutrition coach, master's level therapist, and former personal trainer. She is the CEO and founder of Empowered Medicine, where she guides women to be the CEO of their health. She offers one-on-one as well as group coaching services.

Dr. Saru Bala is a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in women's hormonal health. Having been through her fair share of hormonal and gut issues, she knew there were more options than she was presented with, and having to figure it out on her own was exhausting. Dr. Bala wanted to be able to educate other women on their bodies, what's normal, what isn't, and really be an advocate for them to KNOW there are plenty of other options if what they're seeking now isn't working for them or if what they're presented with isn't the path they're looking for.

In this episode, we talk about what we consider to be the most critical aspects of women’s healthcare that need attention. We discuss why women aren’t getting the care they need, the fact that women are more confused than ever about how to take care of themselves, how you can access the care you need, why you should prioritize your health (even if it feels selfish!), the problems with keto, intermittent fasting, and alcohol, our non-negotiables for our health, and so much more!

To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-state-of-womens-healthcare-dr-natalie-underberg-danielle-kepics-dr-saru-bala/.

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Join the Fix Your Period Collective

Are you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.

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Let's talk cervical fluid!! In this beautiful primer course you'll learn how to use your cervical fluid for birth control, pregnancy achievement, and hormonal balance.

Get your hormones on your side so you can get HOT for life, love, and a life filled with unbridled passion.