Period Besties Podcast

Movement, Hormones & Your Cycle: Lifting, Cardio, Pelvic Floor, and Cycle-Synced Training | Period Besties
This panel explores how movement, menstrual cycles, and hormones intersect, featuring moderator Jennifer Lang with panelists Jessie Raven, Dr. Cara Quant, and pelvic floor PT Dr. Heidi Gastler. They discuss common patterns of under-eating and over-exercising, why fitness advice based on studies in men may not fit cyclical bodies, and how training intensity can shift across follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual phases. Topics include cardio vs heavy lifting, injury risk and ligament laxity in luteal phase, pelvic floor basics (hypertonicity, breathing, pressure management), and practical guidance for lifting with pelvic floor issues or interstitial cystitis. They also cover constipation support, whether to engage the pelvic floor while walking, bone density and strength training, and realistic at-home training strategies.
00:00 Welcome and Panel Setup01:05 Moderator and Audience Q&A03:04 Panelists Introductions07:07 Why Cycle-Based Training12:24 Cardio vs Heavy Lifting16:36 Pelvic Floor and Lifting27:08 Relaxing the Pelvic Floor30:44 Women in Research and Nutrition38:00 Cycle Phase Workout Tips41:44 More Pelvic Floor Questions42:52 Lifting With IC Safely45:43 Walking And Pelvic Floor46:42 Tai Chi Breath Coordination50:20 Luteal Constipation Fixes57:25 Cycle Based Training Basics01:02:50 Programming By Cycle Phases01:10:14 Menopause Moon Cycle Training01:12:47 Bodybuilding Goals And Values01:20:02 Cycle Based Progress01:22:27 Overtraining And Lost Periods01:25:15 Medical Workups Not Band Aids01:29:12 Sets Reps By Cycle Phase01:34:01 Fueling Recovery Perimenopause01:41:06 Bone Density Strength Basics01:45:55 Home Workouts And Trainers01:54:53 Wrap Up Replays Next Panels01:57:21 Sponsor Outro And Subscribe
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
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Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Transforming Women's Health with Herbal Supplements: An In-Depth Interview with Ladywell's Founder
Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie!
Today, we're joined by Ashley, the founder and CEO of Lady Well, an innovative company dedicated to creating herbal and botanical supplements designed to support women's health from puberty through menopause. Ashley shares her personal journey with hormonal imbalances, PMDD, and fertility struggles that inspired her to create Lady Well.
We dive into the challenges and triumphs of starting a supplement business, the importance of clean and effective ingredients, and why daily hormone balance and prevention are crucial for women's overall well-being.
Get ready to be inspired and informed about how herbal supplements can change lives, featuring real-life success stories from Lady Well users. Don't miss this insightful conversation aiming to end taboo and empower women everywhere!
Ashley Rocha is the CEO & Founder of Ladywell and a trained herbalist specializing in women's health. Ladywell gives women the tools to care for their hormones and well-being through targeted life-stage supplements. Ladywell has helped 1000’s of women regain hormone balance, fix PMS, improve fertility and gracefully navigate perimenopause to live pain-free, fulfilling lives.
 
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00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:19 Introducing Today's Guest: Ashley, Founder of Lady Well
02:48 Ashley's Journey with Hormonal Imbalances
04:35 Discovering PMDD and Fertility Challenges
11:22 The Importance of Gut Health in Hormonal Balance
16:13 Creating Lady Well: From Concept to Market
18:38 Challenges and Rewards of Running a Supplement Business
23:48 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
26:57 Balancing Business and Family Life 27:28 Building a Strong Team
30:12 The Importance of Self-Care
33:31 Future of Women's Health
39:57 Lightning Round: Getting to Know You
47:03 Conclusion and Farewell 
 
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Eat for a Thriving Cycle: Gut Health, PMS Relief, Seed Cycling Research + Hormone-Friendly Nutrition | Period Besties
Stasha and Katie host a Period Besties panel on food, menstrual cycle health, and “undernourishment,” moderated by Jennifer Lang, with panelists Roxy (menstrual cycle nutritionist focused on the gut microbiome) and neurologist Leonie Kanzler of Two Moons. They discuss how inadequate intake, poor meal timing, low plant diversity, and impaired digestion/absorption can worsen PMS, missing periods, bloating, and period pain, including endometriosis symptoms. Leonie explains seed cycling (flax/pumpkin in the follicular phase; sesame/sunflower in the luteal phase), why seeds and vitex/chasteberry may support cycle regulation, and summarizes a Two Moons study of 40 women showing high willingness to recommend/continue and improvements in sleep, skin, and gut health. Roxy shares practical coaching strategies, fiber building, savory breakfasts, budget-friendly meals, and conversations about alcohol and caffeine, plus Q&A on macros, fish choices, SIBO/dysbiosis, ovulation, Mirena, ferritin, and bloating.
00:00 Welcome and Food Nerds01:04 Moderator Intro and Audience Q&A03:11 Meet the Panelists06:17 Why Food Shapes Cycles08:34 Undernourished and Gut Issues14:37 Endometriosis and Diet Changes18:23 Seed Cycling Explained22:20 Study Results and Women’s Research Gap29:01 Eating for a Healthy Cycle38:31 Alcohol and Hormone Detox Talk44:48 Opening Audience Questions44:59 Alcohol Health Reversal45:30 Liver Clearance Changes46:57 Coffee Caffeine Pregnancy48:29 Breast Cancer Alcohol Risk50:14 Alcohol as Coping Tool51:58 Macros for Hormones53:00 Protein Fats Cholesterol58:00 Fish Choices Mercury01:02:40 Cycle Based Cravings01:06:57 Affordable Healthy Eating01:13:02 Bone Broth Zero Waste01:18:00 Fiber Intake Microbiome01:22:22 Microbiome Gene Power01:23:16 Post Pill Ovulation Fixes01:28:48 Seed Cycling and Vitex01:32:54 Luteal Phase Gut Relief01:38:49 Bloating and Mindful Eating01:45:36 Mirena Endo and Ferritin01:55:10 Iron Timing and Carbs01:59:31 Wrap Up and Next Panels02:02:07 Podcast Outro and Sponsors
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Navigating Breast Cancer Awareness: The Truth Behind Pink Products | Period Besties Podcast
Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In this episode, we tackle Breast Cancer Awareness Month, discussing the pitfalls of 'pink washing' and the importance of supporting reputable organizations directly. Learn practical tips on how to truly make a difference, whether by donating to genuine research foundations or offering tangible support to those battling cancer. Tune in for eye-opening advice on perimenopause, hormone health, and more.
Don't miss out on our most popular 'Nourish and Flourish' workshop for perimenopausal support! https://stasha.kartra.com/page/NourishFlourish 
 
00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:24 Introduction to Perimenopause Workshop
01:49 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
02:27 The Truth About Pink Washing
06:04 Supporting Breast Cancer Patients Effectively
11:08 Concluding Thoughts and Support
11:59 Sponsor Shoutout and Farewell
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Make More Money with Your Cycle: Business Strategy, Perimenopause, PMDD & Endo (Period Coach Panel)
This panel welcomes an international audience to discuss making more money as women by treating the menstrual cycle as a business asset rather than a liability. Moderator Meredith, speakers Tash Corbin and period coach Jane Hall, highlighting consent-based sales, pleasure-first productivity, and cycle awareness for entrepreneurs and corporate settings. The conversation shares wins from cycle-led scheduling, including planning launches and podcast recording around ovulation, using luteal phases for boundaries and decision-making, and reframing productivity and rest. They address challenges such as endometriosis, perimenopause irregularity, heavy periods in 9–5 work, and PMDD, including Jane’s experience. Practical ideas include tracking symptoms, using moon phases, team communication practices, and resources like Bloody Brilliant Business and Period Coaching School.
00:00 Welcome and Mission01:09 Meet Moderator Meredith03:47 Audience Shoutouts04:13 Panelist Introductions06:20 Why Cycle-Based Business10:13 Corporate Culture Shift12:07 Bragging Wins With Cycles23:37 Period Stories and PMDD32:14 Working During Menstrual Phase41:24 Redefining Productivity42:46 Reclaiming Laziness44:03 Menstrual Phase Planning47:00 CEO Time and Intuition49:41 Perimenopause Reality Check51:57 Tracking Symptoms Daily58:20 Choosing the Easy Road59:25 Coaching With Cycles01:05:03 Normalizing Cycle Talk01:10:56 Cycle Friendly Team Culture01:15:10 Communicating by Phase01:19:04 Managing Team Expectations01:22:10 Neurodivergence and Deadlines01:23:55 Big Picture Thinking01:24:59 Nonlinear Cycle Insights01:25:35 Neurodiversity and Individual Needs01:27:03 Predictable Business Foundations01:30:22 Moon Timed Launching01:31:28 Preplanned Low Stress Launches01:32:19 Hustle Culture Reality Check01:37:21 Worthiness and Self Study01:40:26 Task Planning by Phase01:41:01 Jane on Crispy Autumn01:47:53 Charting Your Unique Cycle01:49:52 Resourcing and Sustainable Income01:55:09 Phases of Power Framework01:58:08 Wrap Up Giveaway and Links01:59:04 VIP Perks and Blood Reading02:01:32 Next Sessions and Sponsors
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Conquering Breast Cancer: Abby Anderson's Journey - Period Besties Podcast
Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie. In today's episode, they welcome Abby Anderson, sharing her powerful and inspiring journey through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and support. Abby discusses her experience from discovering her cancer, going through surgeries, and the importance of advocacy and support systems.
They highlight valuable resources, like the significance of getting mammograms and additional screenings, and the need for emotional and practical support for those battling cancer. Join Stasha, Katie, and Abby as they bring awareness and education for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and more.
 
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00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:44 Introducing Today's Guest: Abby Anderson
02:18 Abby's Breast Cancer Journey Begins
04:34 Navigating the Medical System
06:53 Deciding on Surgery Options
10:35 Mental Health and Support Systems
14:46 Advocating for Early Detection
23:11 The Emotional Impact of Illness
28:46 Deep Flap Surgery vs. Implants
30:01 The Reconstruction Journey
31:20 Living with Post-Surgery Challenges
32:09 Mental and Emotional Resilience
34:38 Support Systems and Resources
36:20 Community and Advocacy
37:58 Unexpected Acts of Kindness
46:19 Facing Life After Cancer
47:56 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
50:22 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
 
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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HRT vs MHT Myths Debunked: Menopause Hormone Therapy Options, Vaginal Estrogen, Pellets vs Injections + WHI Updates | Period Coach Summit Panel
Our second panel from the week of Period Besties Podcast Live & Unfiltered!
For more about our speakers head here: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Live2026You can still sign up for the free gifts!
In this Period Besties Podcast Live panel, the host introduces moderator Meredith Canaan and experts Dr. Carrie Jones and menopause coach Maria Claps for a discussion on hormone therapy terminology (HRT, HT, MHT, “HOT”), debunking myths fueled by the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative and media messaging about cancer risk. They outline why timing matters (including early menopause/POI), emphasize long-term health impacts (brain, bone, cardiometabolic health, cancer risk), and review therapy options beyond patches and capsules—pills, gels/creams, troches/RDTs, injections, and pellets—clarifying key differences, adjustability, and FDA/compounding considerations. They explain vaginal estrogen use for GSM/urinary symptoms and correct application to include urethral tissue, discuss testosterone access and safety, address side effects (progesterone sensitivity, dosing/route changes), shortages, and the importance of lifestyle foundations alongside hormones.
00:00 Welcome and Raffle00:42 Meet Moderator Meredith02:55 Introducing Dr Carrie Jones04:53 Introducing Maria Claps06:02 HRT Terms and Labels09:36 WHI Study Fallout14:29 Long Term Health Risks18:27 HRT Delivery Options20:29 Pellets vs Injections27:31 Troches and Oral Risks29:35 When to Start Hormones34:01 Vaginal Estrogen Basics36:14 Testosterone Access Issues39:27 Bladder and Urethra Tips43:08 Safe Dosing Basics44:01 Testosterone Overuse Risks46:54 Genital Atrophy Awareness48:30 Hormone Access Across Borders49:17 When to Start HRT51:53 Birth Control Versus HRT55:43 IUDs and Progesterone Combo58:13 HRT Adjustment Period01:06:22 Cycling Versus Daily Dosing01:11:18 Shortages and Alternatives01:16:53 Progesterone Side Effects Fixes01:21:13 Compounding and Coverage01:22:30 Bone Protection Questions01:23:12 Birth Control and Bones01:24:53 Lifestyle vs Long Term Data01:27:12 Know Your Vulva01:33:32 HRT Patch Dosing01:35:48 IVF Hormones vs HRT01:37:28 Early Perimenopause Clues01:43:15 Palpitations and Heart Risk01:45:53 Foundations Beyond HRT01:49:57 ADHD and Estrogen Drops01:54:15 Microbiome and Prebiotics01:57:49 Raffles and Summit Wrap
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Breast Cancer Awareness, HRT Myths, and Women's Health with Dr. Carrie Jones
Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In this episode, we dive deep into breast cancer awareness with the esteemed Dr. Carrie Jones. We discuss the rising rates of breast cancer diagnoses, the myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the critical role of lifestyle and environment in women's health.
Dr. Jones sheds light on the importance of early screening, understanding genetic predispositions like the BRCA gene, and how proactive lifestyle changes can potentially reduce cancer risks. Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with practical tips, expert advice, and the latest research in women's health.
 
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00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:23 Introducing Dr. Carrie Jones
01:36 Breast Cancer Awareness and Hormones
02:41 Environmental Factors and Breast Cancer
04:59 Challenges in Breast Cancer Diagnosis
14:51 The Role of Hormones in Breast Cancer
26:39 Optimizing Medical Treatments with Menstrual Cycles
27:05 Insights from an OB GYN Surgeon
28:31 New Discoveries in Ovarian Research
30:47 The Role of Mitochondria in Ovarian Health
33:24 Importance of Regular Lab Work and Screenings
36:41 Breast Cancer Awareness and Imaging Techniques
41:01 Bone Density and Preventative Measures
48:05 Top Five Tips for Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
51:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Welcome to Period Besties Live & Unfiltered! Our first panel was Thin Doesn't Mean Thrive. 
For more about our speakers head here: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Live2026You can still sign up for the free gifts!
Heroin Chic Is Back: GLP-1s, BMI, Ovulation & What Real Women’s Health Looks Like | Period Besties Panel
In the first live Period Besties panel, hosts Stasha Washburn and Katie Bressack welcome moderator Holly Grigg-Spall and panelists Dr. Mariza Snyder, De'Nicea Hilton Harper, and Lou Lachman to discuss the return of “heroin chic,” the rise of GLP-1 medications, and why thinness is not the same as health. The conversation focuses on thriving through biomarkers, strength, bone density, nutrition, trauma and mental health, and quality of life, with critiques of BMI and how health standards vary across populations. They emphasize the menstrual cycle—especially ovulation—as a key marker of vitality, explore how rapid weight loss can affect periods, bones, muscle, libido, motivation, and reward signals, and share practical approaches for self-trust, safe conversations with kids, and embodied tools to interrupt harmful body-talk.
00:00 Welcome to the Panel00:22 Chat and Raffle Details01:03 Meet Moderator Holly02:25 Introducing the Panelists05:38 Why Heroin Chic Matters07:46 Defining Thriving Beyond BMI08:11 Dr Mariza on Biomarkers11:46 De'Nicea on Culture and Context18:55 Lou on Trust and Trauma22:44 Mental Health and Kids28:46 Embodiment and Environment35:35 Ovulation as a Health Metric38:16 Ovulation as Whole-Cycle Marker40:29 Weight Spectrum and Cycle Disruption41:56 GLP-1s and Cycle Concerns43:01 Audience Qs and GLP-1 Basics46:28 Ovulation as Vital Sign49:51 Beyond BMI Clinical Assessment54:29 Trauma Healing and GLP-1 Tradeoffs01:02:00 Body Size Genetics and Culture01:02:40 Heart Shock and Gentle Trauma Work01:11:22 GLP-1s Pleasure and Dopamine01:15:35 Desire Trauma and Identity Shifts01:17:44 Perimenopause Reckoning01:18:25 GLP-1 Identity Shifts01:20:06 Validation Versus Sovereignty01:24:33 Birth Control Social Pressure01:27:09 Rapid Weight Loss Risks01:31:28 Shame Trauma And Safety01:36:46 Survival Strategies And Healing01:39:08 Quieting Food Noise01:41:46 Healthy Navigation Tips01:51:24 Audience Q And Wrap Up01:56:42 Sponsors And Outro
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Navigating Perimenopause: Insights, Challenges, and Triumphs with Christy | Period Besties Podcast
Join hosts Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast as they delve into a live coaching session with Christy, a 42-year-old navigating the complexities of perimenopause.
With over 20 years of collective experience in period coaching, Stasha and Katie provide practical tips, dismantle taboos, and offer holistic approaches to hormone health.
Christie shares her journey from experiencing irregular cycles and mood swings to advocating for her health through Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). This episode covers essential topics like tracking basal body temperature, managing stress, the impact of diet on hormone regulation, and navigating changes in one's body through perimenopause.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation filled with actionable insights for anyone experiencing or interested in understanding perimenopause. Don't miss out on the wisdom shared by Stasha, Katie, and their insightful guests.
 
00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:21 Live Coaching Session with Christy
01:48 Christy's Hormone Journey
03:52 Navigating Perimenopause Symptoms
09:36 Seeking Medical Help and HRT
14:33 Managing Stress and Lifestyle Changes
24:51 Tracking Ovulation and Hormone Levels
29:46 Understanding Estrogen Withdrawal
30:48 Conflicting Information on HRT
31:37 Family History and HRT Benefits
33:10 Monitoring Health Indicators
33:54 Thyroid Health and Self-Advocacy
36:06 Alternative Approaches to Thyroid Issues
37:45 Tracking and Adjusting Health Strategies
42:42 Importance of Protein and Diet
44:27 Improving Sleep and Managing Stress
46:18 Balancing Work and Health
47:36 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
54:05 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Thanks
 
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com
Our Websites:PeriodCoachingSchool.comKatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook:@StashaWashburn @KatieBressack 
Freebies:Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrcEating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books:The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/RevolutionBloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
Theme music composed, recorded, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered by Ted Wulfers 663 Sound