Period Chats - A hormone wellness podcast.

Avocado Allie is back!! On this episode of the Period Chats Podcast, I reconnect with the amazing Allie, our PCOS “cyst”er, who also happens to be a social media influencer, yoga instructor and model. Today we’re talking about going to the gynecologist - the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable. We’ve all had different experiences with gyno’s, and it doesn’t get talked about enough in general, so...

Welcome back to the Period Chats Podcast! We have Lara Parker here today, author of the book “Vagina Problems.” Laura has experience with endometriosis, adenomyosis, vaginismus, and vulvar vestibulitis, and began to write about the topic because it was so underrepresented in literature and she didn’t want people to feel alone. Indicators that you might be suffering with pelvic pain or a related co...

In today's episode of period chats, we are talking about low carbs diets and how they can impact hormones and fertility.  Before we get started here is the bottom line extreme dieting is not good for your mental or physical health and that has been proven time and time again by research.  Creating balance in your body is the key!  Also losing weight is not the same thing as being he...

On this episode, I sat down with Eliza G, holistic nutritionist and host of the Hotter than Health Podcast.  We talked about all things real life, trama, food, periods, and more.  This episode gives you a glimpse into the raw and unfiltered view of how Eliza lives her life and what has shaped her love for wellness and nutrition after losing her mother.  More than anything this episo...

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice and we always recommend that you talk to your doctor and do your own research on what is best for your body.   Similar to Birth Control, Hormone Replacement Therapy is a hormonal medication and has risks that you should explore before making any decisions .  Today on the Period Chats podcast, Kate talks with Dr. Ashley Alexis, naturopathic practitio...

This episode is 18+ Welcome back to the Period Chats Podcast! Today Danielle Bezalel joins us to chat about abortion. Danielle is a host of the Sex Education with DB podcast, a feminist podcast that centers LGBTQ and BIPOC experts in sex ed. She has her Master of Public Health degree from Columbia University and currently lives in Brooklyn. With the national conversation turning to Roe v. Wade’s p...

**Warning as info changes we will do our best to record new episodes and update info** 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 suspiciou...

On today’s episode of the Period Chats podcast, we talk with Avocado Allie! Allie is a content creator, model and certified yoga instructor, who works with size-inclusive brands and artists around the world to promote self-love and celebrate authenticity. Kate met Allie through TikTok and was immediately inspired by how she uses her platform for healing. Allie shares about her experience with OCD...

Our audio cuts out a little here but it's worth it to listen!!  On this very special episode of the Period Chats podcast, Kate sheds a few tears of joy talking with her aunts about their new baby girl, and the fertility journey that they walked through together to get her. Abbie and Trisha, with their daughter Landry in arm, open up about their journey to motherhood. They started out by resea...

On today’s episode, we chat with Dr. Brittany Barreto on FEM Tech Focus Dr. Brittany Barreto is a scientist and entrepreneur turned investor. She thrives on activism, primarily for underrepresented people, and she is passionate about science. According to Dr. Brittany, historically and systemically, females have been excluded from medicine, healthcare research, and innovation. The backdrop to medi...

Today on the Period Chats Podcast we get to meet certified hormone specialist and pilates instructor Paige Lindgren. Paige’s online presence is nutrition-rich, fun, and inspiring, and in this episode, we get to hear the story behind her decision to begin posting about health and healing. She became a hormone specialist after having an autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis) since elementary s...

Welcome back to the Period Chats Podcast! Today is a solo episode where we hear from Kate Morton, our host. Kate is a dietician that specializes in hormone health and the founder of Funk It Wellness. Kate shares why she started the podcast, why she’s so passionate about women’s health, and gives us a must-know run down on the topic of seed cycling. Kate carries a passion for educating her communit...

Welcome back to the Period Chats podcast, your resource for helpful lifestyle tips on managing PCOS. Hannah Muehl, MS, RDN, PA-C, A.K.A. “The Conscious Nutritionist” joins us on this episode to share her expertise as a dietitan and physician associate. Many of us will agree that it can be frustrating to get a diagnosis, and sometimes even harder to find correct diet and lifestyle information after...

You asked, we found the answers.  What is the funking deal with irregular periods?   According to recent research between 14-25% of menstruators have an irregular cycle.  In this episode we see what the internet has to say about irregular cycles. Around minute 14 we take a slight detour and talk about our enneagrams + asana tasks so feel free to skip that if that does not intrest yo...

Did you know that constantly needing to change your tampon and heavy menstrual bleeding are not normal?  In this episode, we dive into what heavy period bleeding is, why it can happen and how we can move forward and have a happier cycle.   In this episode we will cover: Intro/ Tell us a little about yourself - it’s been a while since you were on here last! What’s new? Okay, so today we a...

About this episode :  I don't know about you all but I have been getting SO many ads for hormone and fertility testing, so I wanted to get to the bottom of it all and truly understand what hormones should be tested, when they should be tested and what to do with that information.  Our Guest Amy Beckley Ph. D. has studied hormone singling for 20+ years, struggled with her own infertility...

In this episode, our team talks through the debate: is post-birth control syndrome real?  In this episode, we define post-birth control syndrome, talk about our personal experience with birth control and dive into what the internet + TikTok has to say about coming off birth control. ** Spoiler alert there isn’t any clinical research on this, which seems to be a common theme in all things rela...

How much were you taught about your cycle growing up?  Odds are not much - the period stigma goes back as far as we can see.  In this episode, Dinara opens up about her personal relationship with her cycle and explains the importance of using your cycle as a guide.  Spoiler alert it is possible to actually like your period and use it for your benefit! Let’s talk about periods - Firs...

Welcome back to another 10 minutes of three 20 somethings discovering things we wished we learned sooner. Does your digestion change throughout your cycle?  If you answered yes you are not alone!  What are period poops?  This term refers to the change in your digestion from your luteal phase through your period and cramping while trying to go to the bathroom.  This can include...

After going home for the holidays and spending time with our families we knew it was time to talk about menopause.  In this episode we work through the questions we have about perimenopause, menopause, and what our moms wish they would have known. Menopause leave needs to be a thing. There is SO MUCH misinformation on the internet. We barely get period education and menopause is not at all ta...

Corn (porn), periods, and pleasure.... on this episode of the Period Chats Podcast, we sat down with my good friend and xoafterglow.com founder, Lilly Sparks, to have an honest conversation about period sex.  You know we love "taboo" topics on this podcast, so we decided to tackle 2 or 3 at one time.   Fun Period Sex Facts:  Orgasms can relieve pain, including cramps and headaches....

Do you have a lot of questions about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?  Or just need to relate for a minute?  This episode with Amanda from The Pretty Naked will be PERFECT for you.  As someone who has not gone through pregnancy, I learned so much and I know you will too!   Episode Overview:  - Jumping in tell us about your pregnancy story with baby #1 - What surprised you...

Learn more about Seed Cycling with us!  In this episode, Dr. Cassada joins us to talk about how she uses seed cycling not only for her clients and patients but for herself.  This episode is great to listen to if you are curious about seed cycling or if you are already doing it and want to learn a little more about how it works!  About Dr. Casanda: Cassandra Carlson Wilder is an ND a...

It's time to cut through the BS on PCOS.  In this episode, Letisha walks us through her personal journey with PCOS as a nurse, health coach, and soon-to-be RD.   Letisha shares her learnings 3 key factors that are linked to PCOS management.   1. Insulin Resistance  2. Inflammation  3. Stress & Adrenals  In the second half of this episode, we also brainstormed easy...

Did you know that period pain isn’t medically normal it is medically common?  That’s right the intense period pain that has been normalized in society shouldn’t be there.  In this episode, we talked to  Dr. Alex Golden, MD from The Zesty Ginger about how to navigate painful periods and get the help you need! About Dr. Alex Golden, MD: Dr. Alex is known for an integrative MD approach...