The Femmepowered Podcast

Crippling anxiety, PMDD, Post-Natal Depression and recovery - this week we are chatting to Charlotte Cooper about her journey with mental health and how she went from receiving her first diagnosis at 19, to becoming a hypnotherapist, meditation teacher, writer and mum who helps people heal.  Charlotte talks about the intersectionality of mental health and menstrual health and we share snippet...

We’ve decided to share a real example of what it is we actually do with clients by sharing live coaching sessions with you. Why? Because Cycle Coaching can be shrouded in mystery and we want to peel back the curtain! In this episode, listen along as Nat coaches her client, Tillini, who’s dealing with painful periods. They also cover how: She feels the opposite to how she ‘should’ at ovulation. She...

If you’ve ever wondered what that sticky stuff in your undies is or how massaging your feet can help with endometriosis pain, Katie Ewen has all the answers! This week Nat and Giullietta are chatting to Fertility Awareness expert and reflexologist, Katie, about the wonders of tracking your cycle.  Katie shares how tracking can help with contraception and conception, and how it can even help w...

The girls discuss situations and life stages where tracking your cycle may not be helpful, and what to do about it. Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/ Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com G’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormones_in_harmony/ G’s website https:// www.hormonesinharmony.co.uk

If life is feeling stressful for you right now,  this episode will help! This week Nat is sharing how to connect to the part of yourself that feels in control, well resourced and powerful by introducing you to the archetype of the Queen. Whether you’re a new mum, are struggling at work or simply wish you were able to speak your truth more and ask for what you want, connecting to your inner Qu...

Peri and menopause are HOT topics right now and this week, we’re excited to chat with Kate Codrington, menopause Queen and author of the book, Second Spring. In this episode, Kate takes you through what can be a surprisingly beautiful journey of perimenopause, why the untethering nature of it is necessary and the importance of prioritising the relationship with yourself. Whether you’re in the thic...

Are you sick of being told about the importance of self-care? And do you find yourself wondering what on earth this actually means? And how it applies to you?  In this episode the girls discuss what authentic self-care means to them and how it has evolved over the past few years. Nat’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.kmartin/ Nat’s website: https://www.nataliekmartin.com G’s IG: https:/...

Season 3 gets off with a bang as the girls get really open and honest about their business incomes. They talk about the importance of clarity when it comes to understanding your numbers and how the Profit First approach has revolutionised the way they both handle their finances. They also unpick the concept of the 10K month and how misleading and unhelpful it can be when it comes to making aligned...

In this solo episode Giulietta discusses why current approaches to cravings just don’t work and why willpower simply just doesn’t cut it (in fact, it only makes us feel even worse about ourselves!) She explains how cravings have lots of different causes and how understanding these is key to managing them.  So if you’re fed up with being in a constant battle with your body, tune in for a whole...

Join Giulietta, Nat and some of their favourite period pals as they debate this very hot topic.  All fired up after seeing a reel on Instagram  by a celebrity doctor stating that periods are only necessary if you’re trying for a baby, the girls and their pals unpick this controversial statement and do their best to answer the question: should periods be optional?  (PS - the reel has...

What do you mean when you say you have PMS? In this episode, Nat shares a new perspective on what PMS actually is, and how redefining it can help you work through symptoms in a methodical, sustainable way. As always, do let us know how this episode lands with you, share with your community and we LOVE getting reviews - it helps us to spread the word to those who need it. Nat’s IG: https://www.inst...

This one goes deep, folks! This week Nat and Giullietta chat with Lottie Randomly - an educator, writer, cycle expert and funeral ceremonialist with a background in mental health. We explore the often difficult subject of death, and Lottie shares how working with their own menstrual cycle enabled them to enter the world of supporting families through crafting funeral ceremonies. They also share on...

In this solo episode Giulietta explores what she considers to be the main foundations of eating for hormone health. She covers the importance of blood sugar balance - what this actually means and WHY it is so important for hormone health. She also shares her favourite hacks and tips for eating in a way that balances your blood sugar that you can start putting into practice straight away. She then...

This episode kicks off with Giulietta giving us a rundown of  the hormonal causes of PMS along with what you can do to support yourself using food and supplements. She then hands over to Nat (PMS Queen) who goes into the mindset behind PMS. Nat challenges traditional perceptions of PMS and shows us how, by leaning into the discomfort and working our Inner Critic, we can make this one of the m...

In this episode, we sat down with Olivia (Livy) Iasonos (a.k.a @withlivy_), a Human Design expert and guide specialising in helping business owners and entrepreneurs to build business based on their design.  Livy shares with us what Human Design is and how it can help you live the life you were born to live, as well as how to navigate life’s decisions. As a fiancée and mother to a toddler, Li...

In this solo episode Giulietta explores the impact that toxicity can have on hormone health. All fired up after attending a two day conference on toxicity, Giulietta jumps straight in and shares all her knowledge on this important topic. In this episode she covers: What toxicity is and why it matters. Different sources of toxicity.  How it affects hormones. What the hell to do about it all. T...

In this episode, Nat introduces the framework of Archetypes and how they can help deepen embodiment and connection to the cycle. She walks us through the characteristics of the Maiden, Mother, Wild Woman and Wise Woman/Crone, and shares tips on how to connect to your own versions of them so that you can address imbalances and find more self-expression. If you’re new to Menstrual Cycle Awareness, w...

In this episode, we chat to Katie Moore, a mentor whose mission is to support vulva owners live an unapologetically embodied, empowered and erotic life. Katie shares her journey of going from being ‘numb from the neck down’, an endometriosis diagnosis and surgery, to full sexual awakening. We talk about shame and fear of pleasure and sexuality, how the cervix is linked to self-expression, and Kati...

If you’ve been struggling with pleasure, this episode is for you! In this episode, Nat and Giulietta talk about what pleasure actually is and how to get more of it. Nat shares her own pleasure journey and what she’s learnt, as well as what she calls the foundations of pleasure - what needs to happen for pleasure to be a possibility. Giulietta also shares the link between pleasure and food, and how...

This episode follows on from the themes explored in Episode 10 - the girls interview Jess Gatfiled, previously a Human Design mentor who has listened to her inner nudges and closed down her current business as it no longer felt aligned. They talk about authenticity in business (not just external but internal) and how magic formulas promising 10K months have done the coaching industry a huge disser...

Season 2 gets off to a fiery start as the girls explore the big shifts happening in the coaching industry, particularly all the toxic messaging around how easy it is to set up a successful business and make a shit tonne of money.  They discuss the need for greater transparency on social media and how setting up a business takes MUCH longer than everyone makes out.  They also explore the...

Welcome to the Femmepowered Podcast! In this episode  Nat and Giulietta share their current experience of periods and how the space given to your bleed can set the tone of your cycle. Giulietta shares her current experience and tips around using your period as a place for sacred rest, and Nat shares hers of bleeding while working in a restaurant and how to take the powers of menstruation into...

This episode doesn’t mess around. The girls dive straight into the complexities of reconciling religion with menstruality, and how working more closely with their cycles has taught them to embrace both darkness and light. They also agree on how comforting and much needed they find the presence of the divine masculine. They have fun talking about how cycle awareness plays a part in their relationsh...

In this episode Nat and Giulietta reflect on their experience of Shambala Festival where they were invited to give menstrual cycle workshops. They both agree that the experience left them all fired up and more inspired than ever to spread the menstrual cycle word. From being blown away by the number of people who showed up to their workshops, to Giulietta’s direct experience of having her period a...

Welcome to the Femmepowered Podcast!  In this episode Nat and Giulietta chat with Sophie Jane Hardy, Cyclical Business Coach and The Red School’s Menstruality podcast host and Comms Director, Sophie Jane Hardy. Sophie shares her journey from having her inner critic wreak havoc in her life, to uprooting and moving continents for a more cyclical way of life. Sophie also shares her experience of...