Oh My Menses

I overheard some mainstream news this week, and I have some 🌶️ thoughts 🌶️ about it. When you hear that the government is investing half a billion dollars into women's health, do you question what the government actually considers "women's health"? What does a healthy woman look like? Why does the Western medical model insist on hormonal birth control as being the epitome of wome...

A rambly albeit helpful exploration of (1) why the luteal phase can feel rough AF, and (2) practical AND a lil more woo-woo ways that we can support ourselves to have the a more smooth, manageable premenstrual phase. I emphasise the importance of working with these 5 categories: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Light, Nervous System Regulation - because if there are any imbalances here, they're lik...

Probably my most vulnerable episode so far, I take you behind the scenes of a raw emotional release from the start of my last menstrual cycle that I video-recorded. I also cover: The importance of physical & emotional release during your menstrual phase My history of being a sensitive child who cried often, and some stories of my upbringing and how adults reacted to my emotions Commentary on m...

Back for a fiery part 2 of my INs for hormone health in 2024! I get real about consistent eating & meal times, the concept of "welcoming food", letting go of the "shoulds" of your menstrual cycle, and finally a heartfelt pep-talk about facing your fears and limiting beliefs when it comes to your body, hormones & ability to heal. REAL TALK! (Sorry for the audio pops &amp...

Yes, it's the 26th of February and YES I still consider it the 'new year'. With that said, here are my naturopathic, functional medicine, hippy-dippy INs for lovin' on your hormones in 2024 (as inspired by that trend of like "what's in and what's OUT for 2024 y'know?). In this first half of a two-parter, I cover the nitty-gritty of supporting your circadian rhythm...

A bit more of a personal share for this ep, about some "ouch" thoughts & feels that rose to the surface recently in regards to my relationship with the Pill (aka oral hormonal contraception). In a world in which we're so disconnected from our Rites of Passage as females (birth, menarche, pregnancy, menopause, death) , little teenage Karinda was looking for meaning & womanly &...

From a rigid proponent of Intermittent Fasting for most women... to the total opposite of intense prometabolic eating... and then finally coming back to some nuanced, cycle-informed balance. Sharing my straight-up journey with you, even if it means admitting where I've fallen for dogmatic diets! MY MVP RESOURCE RN: Explore the ⁠ CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here!⁠ (20 resources, $27. I got you, fam. It...

It's live! Explore the CYCLE POWER BUNDLE here! Pls ignore any references to adding your email somewhere, I took this straight from insta stories bc ya gal doesn't have a multimedia production company... yet. ;) FREE DOWNLOAD ↓ GET MY HOLISTIC CYCLE TRACKING GUIDE HERE REACH OUT! Email me at here or drop me a line on Instagram @karinda.wholistix INTERESTED IN WORKING TOGETHER? You can book...

Check out the REVAMPED Wholistic Cycle Tracking Guide here -- on the house! More Freebies: Download my Basal Body Temperature Tracking Guide for beginners! Learn how to start charting your BBT accurately for ovulation insights & your thyroid health Apps mentioned: Read Your Body Kindara Stardust Flo I’ll be reviewing these on my Instagram soon! MENTIONS: Updated definition of heavy menstrual b...

Ovulation Matters! View the All About Ovulation Masterclass Replay here! Brb, taking some Feelin' Follicular Tea to help get my cycle back on track. You're welcome to try it too! Browse the Cycle Shop here Seasonal Eating Guide Looking for one-on-one support for your PCOS or irregular cycles? Book a free Connection Call & carve a way forward for you with natural medicine & holistic...

She's a chunky one today! I go deep into the big wide world of nutritional medicine, covering why nutrients are crucial for health, how our body relies on nutrients for hormone balance (and overall wellbeing), and how the oral contraceptive pill can cause nutritional depletions or worsen existing deficiencies. There's a lot, but I hope I managed to clarify the complexity to this topic, AND...

Today, I wanted to talk about something frequently on my mind, that I witness in myself, loved ones, and clients: resistance to rest. In our menstrual cycle, there are times when naturally, our bodies desire to slow down, go inward & contract. These times - usually in the luteal & menstrual phases - are so important for processing emotions, trauma, limiting beliefs and highlighting where i...

Welcome to Oh My Menses! I’m so grateful to have you here. As the first episode, I really just rolled with the flow. It felt good to share my story of going through puberty, hormonal experiences, being on the pill as a teen, navigating safe sex and discovering fertility awareness at 17 years old before fully discovering (remembering) Menstrual Cycle Awareness. I know & trust there is healing i...