Claire Baker, Lauren Olivia Hughes

The Cycle Coach Show

Health EN ↓ 22 episodes

Menstrual cycle coaching is an emerging field that's redefining how we approach the female mind and body. Hosted by Claire Baker and Lauren Olivia Hughes, this podcast brings you insights into this growing field with interviews from leading voices, tips on building a successful practice, and discussions on industry trends. Whether you're an established coach or just exploring this career path, join us to gain the inspiration and knowledge you need to excel in menstrual cycle coaching.

Author

Claire Baker, Lauren Olivia Hughes

Category

Health

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Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

22. The Real Reasons You're Not Marketing Yourself: A Bumper Solstice Episode 22.06.2026

In this special solstice episode, Claire and Lauren reunite behind the microphone for the first time in a year to explore a topic that so many coaches, practitioners and business owners quietly wrestle with: what is really stopping us from putting ourselves out there? Using the winter and summer solstice as a moment of reflection, they answer real questions submitted by the Cycle Coach School comm...

21. Why This Is Such an Exciting Time to Work in Women's Health & the PMOS Name Change 10.06.2026

In this solo episode, Claire reflects on why there has never been a more exciting time to be working in women’s health. From growing public awareness and increasing demand for cycle literacy to the evolution of research, language, and care models, she explores what it means to be part of a field that is still developing in real time. A central focus of this episode is the recent change from PCOS (...

20. Going Pro: How Nat Daudet Built a Trusted Fertility Education Business 28.05.2026

In this episode, Lauren is back behind the mic after maternity leave and joined by a familiar face: Cycle Coach School graduate, mentor, and founder of Fertility Awareness Project, Nat Daudet. Together, they explore the journey of building a meaningful and sustainable business in the women’s health space, and what it can really look like to grow a career rooted in values, curiosity, and care. Nat...

19. When Emotion Shows Up in a Cycle Coaching Session 20.04.2026

In this solo episode, Claire opens up an important and often under-discussed conversation about what it really means to hold emotional depth in cycle coaching spaces. She explores the nuanced space between coaching and therapy, and offers a grounded, honest perspective on how to meet emotion when it arises in sessions—without rushing to fix, shift, or move away from it. Claire shares why emotional...

18. You’re a Great Practitioner. Now Learn to Run a Business. 13.02.2026

We’re back for Season 3 of the Cycle Coach Show, and Claire opens this new chapter in conversation with long-time friend, collaborator, and fellow business owner Vienda Maria. Claire and Vienda have known each other for over thirteen years. They met in 2013 while enrolling in the same online business training, both at the beginning of their self-employment journeys. Since then, they’ve built susta...

17. Cyclical Planning for Practitioners 13.12.2025

In this bonus episode, Claire invites you into a gentle, spacious end-of-year reflection for practitioners who want to plan their work in a way that honours their energy, their nervous system, and their cyclical nature. Instead of pushing into the new year with urgency, Claire offers a grounding practice centred around the Four Cs: your celebrations, your challenges, what’s currently in your cauld...

16. 5 Ways to Work with Archetypes in Cycle Coaching 01.11.2025

In this special season finale, Claire and Lauren come together to wrap up Season 2 of The Cycle Coach Show with a deep and practical conversation all about working with archetypes in menstrual cycle coaching. Drawing from their own client experiences, personal practices, and stories from this past season, they explore how the archetypal framework can be a transformative tool for self-awareness, cr...

15. Cycle Coaching Across Cultures 03.06.2025

In this episode, Lauren speaks with Zainab Alradhi — Cycle Coach School graduate and founder of Niswa, a growing platform dedicated to menstrual cycle awareness and body literacy for Arabic-speaking women around the world. Zainab shares how she built a community of over 100,000 women by choosing to teach exclusively in Arabic, despite being told her audience "wasn't ready" for this work. Together,...

14. How Two Period Pioneers Are Transforming Youth Support 27.05.2025

In this episode, Lauren is joined by two powerful voices in menstrual education: Hannah Brown and Beth Moxon. Both are graduates of Cycle Coach School who have gone on to pioneer youth-focused menstrual work through schools, community programs, and innovative peer-led education models. Together, they reflect on their journey from discovering menstrual cycle awareness to weaving it into their exist...

13. Trust The Timing of Your Creativity 20.05.2025

Have you ever felt the push to “do something” with your creativity before it’s fully ready? Lots of ideas in your Notes app that go from inspiration to overwhelm when you realise you’d need to live 100 lifetimes to do them all? Maybe like us, you want to birth your work more slowly, more intuitively, and in a way that feels deeply aligned. In this episode, Claire is joined by writer, circle facili...

12. Somatic Cycle Coaching & Working With Grief 14.05.2025

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, PTSD, and mentions of violence. How do you move in your playful inner spring or when embodying the wise Crone archetype at menstruation? We're inspired by the creative ways our alumni integrate cycle awareness into their work, and in today's podcast episode, you'll hear from Dayna Wilson—a massage therapist, pole dance teacher, and Cycle...

11. What Menstrual Cycle Awareness Has To Do With Female Sexuality 06.05.2025

Did you know that female desire is cyclic? In this episode, Claire chats with sex and relationship coach Melissa Vranjes about the powerful intersection between menstrual cycles and sexuality. Melissa shares how discovering her cycle patterns revolutionised her intimate life and personal relationships, and how this shows up in her work with clients. Listen in to hear how tracking your cycle can tr...

09. The Wild Mother 29.04.2025

We’re back with Season 2 of The Cycle Coach Show , and we're opening the season with a powerful conversation between Lauren and Olivia Waller—also known as @cyclicallyolivia. Olivia is a women’s hormone health practitioner, mother, and graduate of Cycle Coach School, and in this episode, she shares her journey of becoming a mother and how it transformed her personal life, business, and creativity....

10 . The Inner Seasons of Pregnancy 29.04.2025

In this episode, Claire speaks with Monique Dickson, a menstrual cycle coach, women's hormonal health practitioner, and graduate of Cycle Coach School. Together, they explore the powerful connection between menstrual cycle awareness and the journey of pregnancy, diving into Monique’s framework of the "inner seasons of pregnancy." Monique shares her personal story of discovering cycle awareness, th...

08. Equinox Finale: Celebrations, Challenges & Curiosities 20.09.2024

In this special season finale, Claire and Lauren come together for a reflective conversation, closing out the first season of The Cycle Coach Show. As the equinox approaches, marking the balance of light and dark, they explore the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of the season. From personal growth to professional highlights, they take time to celebrate the successes, challenges, and curiositie...

07. Building a Thriving Coaching Practice Part 2 — a Q&A Episode! 13.09.2024

In Part 2 of our conversation with Charlotte Pointeaux, we dive into a dynamic Q&A session where Claire and Charlotte answers listener questions on a range of topics. From starting a business as a menstrual cycle coach to overcoming self-doubt and finding balance between life and work, this episode is packed with practical guidance and empowering advice for aspiring cycle coaches. Charlotte sh...

06. Coaching Female Clients with ADHD 06.09.2024

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions around eating disorders. Please take care while listening. In this episode, Lauren and Claire dive into the unique challenges and strategies for coaching female clients with ADHD. Joined by women's health practitioner Adele Wimsett, they explore how ADHD manifests differently in women, particularly when intertwined with hormonal fluctuations throu...

05. Can I Work with Clients if My Own Menstrual Cycle is Irregular? 30.08.2024

In this episode, Lauren takes the reins as she interviews two insightful guests, Nat Martin and Nat Daudet. Together they discuss what it’s been like for them working in the field of menstrual cycle coaching while personally experiencing irregular cycles, PCOS, pregnancy, and post-partum amenorrhea. Can you still work as a Cycle Coach if your own cycles don’t follow a 28-day pattern? Absolutely. H...

04. Building a Thriving Coaching Practice Part 1 23.08.2024

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Claire is joined by Charlotte Pointeaux, a menstrual cycle coach who specializes in the shamanic dimensions of cyclical living. They explore how integrating spiritual practices and understanding life’s natural cycles can enhance both personal growth and professional development. Charlotte shares her journey from traditional life coaching to embracing the spiritu...

03. Social Media, Comparison & Building Real Relationships 16.08.2024

In this episode, your host Lauren dives into an enriching conversation with Lucia Mazzella and Mariah Berendt, two hormone health practitioners. You'll hear how they’ve both rapidly grown their social media channels, continued to study and learn together, and ridden the highs and lows of going viral. They share their journey of being assigned as listening partners during their Cycle Coach training...

02. What Does A Menstrual Cycle Coach Do? 10.08.2024

In this episode we dive into what it truly means to be a menstrual cycle coach. We discuss the intricate connections between our bodies' natural rhythms and the cycles of the world around us. From debunking myths about cycle syncing to exploring how you can live in harmony with your cycle, this episode offers valuable perspectives that can transform your approach to menstruation and self-care. We...

01. How Do You Become A Menstrual Cycle Coach? 08.08.2024

Welcome to our first episode of The Cycle Coach Show. In this episode, hosts Claire and Lauren introduce themselves and their journey into menstrual cycle awareness, sharing how this knowledge has transformed their personal and professional lives. We dive into the birth of Cycle Coach School, a 6-month online training and certification program, and discuss the growing need for menstrual education....

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