The Inner Rhythms Podcast

🐚Topics covered Personal journey with cystic acne from age 11 into 20s & shame around it Birth control pill clearing acne temporarily then returning worse on body First acne-free experience in Colombian Amazon: no artificial light, natural rhythm Environment as foundation: light exposure, circadian rhythm, meal timing, movement Unique approach beyond blood sugar: light, mitochondrial health,...

🐚Topics covered Daylight saving time as a population-scale circadian disruption event 24% spike in heart attacks & 8% increase in stroke risk after spring shift How DST disrupts melatonin, cortisol, serotonin & insulin sensitivity Metabolic dysregulation: worse cravings, blood sugar instability, impaired recovery Increased fatal car accidents & workplace injuries from sleep deprivatio...

🐚Topics covered Reflecting on an intensely difficult year & choosing to see lessons in hardship Health journey through typhoid fever, pregnancy loss & thyroid dysfunction Deciding to go all in on healing rather than splitting focus with business Learning horseback archery to honor dad's love of archery & overcome riding trauma Picking up crochet to honor grandmother & connect...

🐚Topics covered Why measuring progesterone directly changes everything The difference between temperature tracking & hormonal data How technology can be a conversation partner What true contraceptive autonomy requires Why contraception should be collective responsibility The shift that happens when you stop the pill How to evaluate "non-hormonal" options The pharmaceutical industry&...

🐚Topics covered Karissa's journey from corporate wellness to birth work through personal initiation Why intellectualizing birth doesn't prevent power outsourcing during labor Four waves of Wavework: physical prep, emotional alchemy, trance state, primal intelligence Rehearsing birth intensity through simulations before labor arrives Emotional cathexis versus catharsis: befriending fear...

🐚Topics covered Zaid's journey from competitive athlete to circadian biology educator Circadian biology defined: body as a timing system tied to the sun & moon Master clock (SCN) & peripheral clocks in every organ & cell Natural versus artificial light impacts on the circadian system The light bulb invention correlated with chronic disease emergence Ancient sun worship confirmed...

 🐚Topics covered Applied quantum biology as the missing link in hormone health Food as information, light, and time rather than just calories or macros How your body reads the light, season, and environment stored in food Syncing your inner rhythms with the outer rhythms of Earth through food Why eating tropical fruit in the European winter creates a biological mismatch Each organ has its own clo...

🐚Topics covered Alessandro's personal journey to becoming a men's coach Why men aren't stepping up - pendulum swing from toxic to passive masculinity The difference between "spine" versus "heart" in men Cultural role models shifting from the Marlboro Man to Homer Simpson Creating safe spaces for men to share vulnerably Speaking truth without negative consequence...

🐚Topics covered The difference between guilt and shame - guilt says "I did something wrong" while shame says "I am something wrong" How shame disconnects us from our true identity and wraps itself around who we are Understanding healthy shame vs toxic shame and recognizing the difference in your own life Shame is a learned behavior that only exists in relation to the outside w...

🐚Topics covered Jeanne's journey from mainstream modeling to discovering authentic craftsmanship in Nepal The founding and growth of Zazi Vintage, working with 1200+ women globally Decolonizing fashion and reconnecting to the stories behind our clothing The energetic difference between natural fibers and synthetic clothing Working with indigenous communities and traditional textile practices...

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️ This episode contains detailed discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, intense grief, and emotional trauma. Please listen with care if you're currently experiencing loss, trying to conceive, or are sensitive to these topics. Iris mentions this is raw and unedited, recorded during a difficult time. 🐚Topics covered Iris's personal experience with intense PMS in th...

🐚Topics covered Eimear's journey from a strict Roman Catholic upbringing to discovering Druidry What Druidry is as a nature-based spiritual path and non-dogmatic practice The Wheel of the Year and celebrating seasonal festivals every six weeks The three strands of druidry: Bards (creativity), Ovates (healing), and Druids (wisdom) Understanding the concept of "spirits of place" and...

 🐚Topics covered How Iris and Julia met on a magical retreat in France and became instant friends What the chakra system is and how it connects to our physical and emotional wellbeing Understanding the seven chakras from root to crown and their individual qualities How to identify when chakras are blocked or imbalanced through internal and external signs The connection between menstrual cycles an...

  🐚Topics covered Understanding basic uterine anatomy and how the uterus is held in place by ligaments and fascia Different uterine positions: anteverted, retroverted, retroflexed, laterally displaced, hyperflexed, and prolapsed How uterine position can affect period pain, fertility, digestion, libido, and posture Iris's personal story of a biking accident and how it impacted her pelvic heal...

🐚Topics covered Dr. Kelsey's journey from studying the history of motherhood to becoming a naturopathic doctor Her personal experience with SIBO, hormone imbalances, and how addressing gut health transformed her cycles What the microbiome is and why we need bacteria to survive and thrive The role of the microbiome in preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum How gut health impacts nutr...

🐚Topics covered Mehvish's personal journey into menstrual health and her cultural background in Gujarat, India Ancient Indian practices around menstruation, including celebrations of first menstruation in South India The concept of menstrual seclusion and its original purpose of providing rest and healing Sacred materials like Darbha grass mats used during menstruation for their healing prop...

🐚Topics covered The difference between in-depth fertility charting and basic cycle tracking Why the rhythm method is unreliable and how it differs from evidence-based charting The importance of basal body temperature as a progesterone sign in confirming ovulation Why cervical mucus is equally important as temperature and serves as an "insurance policy" The limitations of fertility apps...

🐚Topics covered Critical analysis of Mifepristone as a "hormone-free" weekly birth control pill Examination of a new microscopic valve system for fallopian tubes The difference between "hormone-free" and truly non-invasive contraception Why blocking progesterone isn't as neutral as it sounds The materials and potential risks of implantable valve devices Who really control...

🐚Topics covered Janne's transformative journey from feeling trapped in her life to creating a new path aligned with her truth The power of listening to feelings as information that guides us toward necessary life changes How making one major change can cascade into multiple areas of authentic transformation The importance of creating community while honoring your truth Why your truth evolves...

🐚 Topics covered Understanding adrenal physiology and the HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis) The stress response cascade: what happens in your body during stress How cortisol and adrenaline work and their different roles in stress response The connection between stress hormones and blood sugar regulation How modern lifestyle has created chronic stress patterns our bodies weren't...

🐚 Topics covered How depth psychology differs from mainstream psychological approaches The menstrual cycle as a path to self-knowing and wholeness Meeting our cyclical experiences with curiosity rather than judgment Breaking free from rigid expectations about how our cycles "should" be The relationship between menstruation, dreaming, and indigenous wisdom Simple practices for developing...

🐚Topics covered Exploring Mexican traditional medicine (Curanderismo) and its holistic approach to healing The sacred postpartum window (La Cuarentena) and its importance for maternal and infant wellbeing How colonialism has impacted ancestral healing traditions and ways to reclaim these practices The understanding of the womb as both a physical organ and spiritual/energetic center Community-base...

🐚 Topics covered Exploring the profession of midwifery and what it means to Margot The importance of autonomy during pregnancy, birth, and beyond, and why it matters. Margot’s views on how midwifery approaches could broaden to encompass the entire spectrum of cyclical and women’s health. About Margot Margot has been a midwife for 10 years and became a mother in March 2023. As a midwife, she share...

🐚 Content Warning: This episode contains a detailed discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage, which may be triggering for some listeners. Topics covered My personal experience with pregnancy loss during a pilgrimage in Malta Why I feel pregnancy loss needs to be spoken about more openly in society The emotional aftermath, including identity crisis, grief, and body changes How this experience...

🐚 Topics covered Victoria’s background and how they became interested in birth work. The journey to specializing in neurodivergent pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Key differences between neurodivergent prenatal care and neurotypical care. Victoria’s vision for changes in birth care. Recommendations for neurodivergent individuals preparing for pregnancy. Discussion of preconception experien...