In this episode, I sit down with fertility awareness educator Sophie Hewey to explore the nuances of hormonal health, body literacy, and the cyclical intelligence of the menstrual cycle. Sophie offers clarity in a space that’s often oversaturated with wellness jargon, reminding us that true empowerment starts with understanding and trusting our bodies.
We talk about the consequences of the medical system’s neglect of menstrual cycle research, the rise of "cycle syncing" and hormonal hacking, and the subtle line between wellness and control. We also explore the deeper cultural narratives around productivity, shame, and the erasure of cyclical wisdom, asking what it means to live in a society not structured for cyclical bodies. This conversation is honest and grounding—an invitation to rethink how we relate to our bodies, our rhythms, and our definitions of health.
FOUNDATION OF HORMONAL HEALTH
Blood Sugar Regulation
Pairing protein, carbs, and fat within meals and snacks
Eating breakfast with 30g of protein
Eating 3 full meals a day + snacks in between
Eating before and after exercising
Movement + Lymphatic Health
Moving lymphatic fluid within the body through exercise,
movement, and manual manipulation such as foam rolling, fascia release, massage, or bodywork
Gut + Liver Health
Avoiding exposure to environmental toxins as often as possible
Replacing toxic beauty products, and aiming to source organic or locally grown vegetables and animal products
Incorporating fermented foods and bone broths
Drinking a liver-supportive tea daily
Limiting alcohol consumption
Sleep Hygiene + Circadian Rhythm Support
Creating a sleep sanctuary
Aiming for 8+ hours of sleep per night
Waking up and getting direct sunshine in your eyes
Nervous System Health + Stress Support
Finding outlets to support the nervous system (therapy, bodywork,
community, relationship, somatic practices, etc.)
Leaning on adaptogenic allies like tulsi, ashwagandha, & adrenal
‘cocktails’
Completing the fight, flight, freeze cycle with movement: punching
a pillow, dancing, shaking, screaming
Oxytocin is the antidote for cortisol
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