From Pain To Power

In this episode of the Menstrual Cycle Mastery podcast I share about a recent coaching client story who was struggling with PMDD and what her body and nervous system was asking of her.  I chat about: PMDD wisdom - what your nervous system is asking of you New ways of relating to ourselves and showing up in the world How to work with your life force energy around your menstrual cycle When our creat...

A story I never told before! In this episode, I share about my personal history with my menstrual cycle, how I came to do this work, and how I eventually created peace with my periods.  I deep dive into: My personal struggles with my menstrual cycle What things I tried, what worked, what didn't work How I discovered I had endometriosis My experience with a shamanic healer My experience with mindfu...

Have you ever felt drawn down a very different path? One where you follow your curiosity and trust the process? Have you ever wondered how to become a menstrual cycle coach?  In today's episode, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate Kirsten Daley. Kirsten, now in her menopausal years, shares about her experience to becoming a menstrual cycle coach and her experience in the Academy....

Do you ever wonder how to blend science with your intuition when it comes to the menstrual cycle? Or perhaps when coaching clients? In today's episode, Lisa catches up with graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy , Miriam Rocek to chat all about her experience in the programme, her professional background in innovation and femtech, and her journey to trust her intuition to now coach clients in thi...

Today, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate Laura Cowan. Based in the UK, Laura is now a group facilitator for mothers, daughters and girls in the field of Menstrual Cycle Awareness and body literacy. She shares about her experience in the Academy, why she decided to sign up, and where her work is taking her today.  Lisa and Laura chat about: Facilitating workshops for mothers and...

In this episode of the Menstrual Cycle Mastery Podcast, Lisa meets Theresa Won Kress, a loyal listener of the podcast, to chat about her journey with PMDD and trauma-informed healing. Theresa shares how listening to the podcast has become one of the tools she returns to throughout her cycle to help navigate PMDD symptoms and emotional fluctuations. In this conversation, Theresa opens up about her...

In this episode of the Menstrual Cycle Mastery Podcast, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate, Lili Lövei, to hear about her journey with PMDD and the Academy training.  Lili graduated in 2026 and has been on a long personal journey to uncover the root causes of her PMDD. She shares her hope, wisdom, and personal breakthroughs. In this conversation, Lisa and Lili discuss: PMDD and...

Today we are celebrating 100 podcast episodes! Wow! What an achievement. The podcast has been on a journey since we first began in March 2022. We want to take a moment to celebrate all the hard work behind the scenes and to celebrate YOU the community that keeps the Menstrual Cycle Mastery podcast going. Lisa also shares what it's been like for her recording the pod, how she manages when she has p...

In this episode, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate Aga Mirz to hear about her journey through the programme and all the insights that shifted her approach to menstrual health. Aga is a mum of twin boys, a wife, and a salon owner. Originally from Poland, she now lives in London with her family. Through her daily work with clients, she hears first-hand the challenges women face a...

In this episode, Lisa chats through something that she is deeply passionate about: the power of groups and facilitation skills for menstrual cycle coaching. Have you been in women's circles or groups where you didn't feel comfortable in the group energy? Something felt off? Or you had a reaction to the facilitator? We've all been there! Or perhaps you have experiences in groups that were incredibl...

Menstrual Coach Academy 2026 Doors Open at: https://www.menstrualcoachacademy.com/ In this episode, Lisa chats with you about nervous system regulation for menstrual health, PMDD, endometriosis and chronic pain. She explains why the nervous system needs to be the pillar of women's health and why it is so important.  We chat about:  The fight/flight response of the nervous system What hormones do w...

Is fixing your menstrual cycle stressing you out? Perhaps you suffer with endometriosis, period pain, mood swings, anxiety, PMDD, or chronic pain and symptoms? Perhaps you have been endlessly researching, trying to understand it all, trying different things... but the whole journey is stressful, confusing, and overwhelming.  In this episode, Lisa shares with you how you can stay on track with your...

👉 Interested in joining Lisa's pilot programme 'Business and Marketing for Practitioners and Creatives'. Join the waitlist here This week brings you a different episode! I have been receiving A LOT of questions about business and marketing for practitioners, and so... I have recorded a podcast episode especially for you 💜 In this episode, I chat about: My own journey with business and marketing...

In this episode, Lisa dives into one of the biggest misconceptions about menstrual cycle healing: the idea that you just need more information. Drawing from years of coaching individuals and groups, she shares why real change happens when you move from simply knowing about your cycle to actually embodying the skills that support it. Lisa introduces her 7 Menstrual Cycle Mastery Skills , the founda...

Let's chat about fear. Did you know that fear can make pain symptoms worse? But we also need fear for human protection and survival. So what do we do then?  In this episode, Lisa explores with you: What fear is and the purpose of fear in our life The biology of fear and what is happening in our nervous system How to practice mindfulness with fear How to build a whole new relationship with fear How...

Today Lisa sits down with Briana Villegas, another graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy in 2023. Briana came to the Academy with her own personal journey of living with and navigating PMDD.  Lisa and Briana go deep on: How she got diagnosed with PMDD and what that even means How Menstrual Cycle Awareness can be helpful but what downsides it might have How to be in 'negotiation' with your cycle...

In this episode, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate, Amelia Brunt, to chat about her experience on the course, her journey with menopause and her work as a trauma-informed supervisor.  They get chatting about: Amelia's journey with burnout and teaching that led her to doing the work she is doing now Her experience in the Academy and how she processed her creativity for her menst...

In this inspiring episode, we speak with Sarah Rudge — The Reconnection Coach — a graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy , life coach, former nurse, choir singer, and mother of four. Sarah shares her journey through PMDD, perimenopause, and career transitions , and how the Academy helped her reconnect with herself, manage her symptoms, and step into her role as a guide for other women in transiti...

Today, Lisa catches up with Spandana Araga, another graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy. Spandana, an Inner Growth coach for women and based in India, shares her journey on the programme and how she came to this work.  They chat about: Her career and professional background Why she chose the Menstrual Coach Academy How she coaches her clients Her experience of chronic pain and endometriosis Su...

Today, Lisa welcomes Vanessa Martin to the podcast. Vanessa is a graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy and now a certified coach in her own right.  In this chat, Lisa and Vanessa discuss: Vanessa's journey with burnout and menstrual challenges How tracking her cycle support her to heal burnout How her relationships improved with menstrual cycle awareness Vanessa's experience on the Menstrual Coa...

Today, Lisa catches up with Menstrual Coach Academy graduate Adriana Tantau. They chat about her journey with PMDD, her healing story, meditation, building emotional intimacy, following our intuition and much more! Adriana is based in Australia, she gives a special shout out to people living in Australia who might be interested in joining the course. How she navigated the timezone difference and m...

In this episode, Lisa dives into a powerful — and often overlooked — dynamic in the menstrual cycle coaching space: triangulation . This can show up when a well-meaning spouse, partner, parent, or friend steps into the coaching process, sometimes unintentionally undermining the client’s progress. Whether you're a coach or someone on your own healing journey, Lisa unpacks: What triangulation is (an...

In this episode, Lisa explores the quiet yet powerful force of belief — specifically, what happens when we lack belief in ourselves , and how the belief of others can become a catalyst for change. Whether you're navigating your own growth or holding space for others as a coach, Lisa dives into: How self-doubt shows up in sneaky, everyday ways Why belief is so deeply tied to our past experience. Ho...

In this episode, Lisa chats through what it means to suppress positive emotions such as love, joy, excitement, and gratitude.  In the wellness and healing space, we often hear about what happens when we suppress difficult emotions such as fear or anger, and the impact that has on our nervous system and experience of chronic pain.  But today, Lisa discusses how the same is true for suppressing more...

In this episode, Lisa catches up with Martyna Przybysz, a graduate of the Menstrual Coach Academy in 2024.  Martyna and Lisa chat about: Her journey with endometriosis Her journey with the contraceptive pill and menstrual cycle tracking Grief and the mind-body connection Ancestral trauma healing Menstrual cycle coaching and facilitation skills What Martyna got from the 6-month course Their love of...