Period Besties Podcast
Where nothing is TMI! Everything menstrual is up for discussion. With great guests, and live period coaching, we’ll open the doors to this mysterious world.
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3 hours ago
3 hours ago
1 hr 2 min
Period Pain Explained: Prostaglandins, Endometriosis Clues & Practical Relief Tips (with Nicole Jardim)
On the Period Besties Podcast, hosts welcome back menstrual health expert Nicole Jardim to discuss period pain, why debilitating cramps shouldn’t be normalized, and when pain warrants evaluation. Nicole explains how prostaglandins drive uterine contractions and can cause symptoms beyond the uterus (nausea, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness), and distinguishes primary dysmenorrhea from secondary causes like endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polyps, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
They discuss how stress, lifestyle, alcohol, sugar, and blood-sugar instability may worsen inflammation and pain, plus practical supports such as omega-3s, magnesium, ginger, and vitamin D, alongside considerations around NSAID use. The conversation also covers improving endometriosis diagnosis, the lack of standardized leave policies in the U.S., and Nicole’s new Fix Your Period app, including its features and privacy approach.
Join us for Period Besties Podcast LIVE! https://ThePeriodCoach.com/live2026
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women’s Health Coach and Author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance a life-changing step-by-step natural protocol to ignite lasting hormone balance and improve everything from PMS, period pain, and heavy periods to irregular and missing periods. She has developed education and offerings that empower women to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass. Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world by addressing the root cause of what’s really going on in their bodies and minds rather than treating just their symptoms. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormone imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every woman. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age. Nicole is the creator of the Fix Your Period Collective, a first-of-its-kind membership experience that will give you a clear roadmap to achieving better periods. The Fix Your Period Collective is an interactive and dynamic membership platform that starts with you taking The Period Quiz. From there you'll receive an easy to implement plan to support your hormones and overhaul your menstrual cycle. As a member, you'll receive tailored insights and metrics based on your specific symptoms, access to Nicole’s signature course, released in stages to help you steadily improve your menstrual and hormonal health, step-by-step guides addressing specific health concerns such as heavy periods, ovarian cysts, and perimenopause, and so much more. Nicole is the founder of the Institute for Menstrual Health, which offers training programs, mentorship and resources for an international community of women's health practitioners and coaches. Through its signature program the Women’s Hormone Health Certification, Nicole teaches other health practitioners and coaches the fundamentals of hormones, menstrual cycles and fertility. Finally, Nicole is the host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on Apple Podcasts, the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes, and has been called on as a women’s health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline.
nicolejardim.com / fixyourperiod.com / instituteformenstrualhealth.com
Begin your journey by taking our patented Period Quiz, which will populate your free Period Dashboard and calculate your Period Score, serving as a guideline for your progress. From there, you'll access targeted solutions for each of your cycle symptoms, such as heavy flow, irregular cycles, mood issues, cramps and so much more. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed about where to start and what to do, the Period Quiz is your ideal starting point. It will guide you to a customized plan to get your hormones working for you. fixyourperiod.com/quiz
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:40 Why Period Pain Matters
02:18 What Causes Cramps
04:50 Culture Stress and Pain
09:45 Primary vs Secondary Pain
15:34 Endo Diagnosis Progress
20:23 Lifestyle Triggers Alcohol Sugar
30:36 Perimenopause Cravings and HRT
34:54 Period Leave and Workplace Policy
39:04 Womens Health Momentum
39:52 New Mexico Women Led Wins
42:03 Fix Your Period App
45:09 Privacy and Data Control
47:43 Subpoenas and Safety Risks
50:58 Top Tips for Period Pain
54:28 Where to Find Nicole
55:01 Lightning Round Fun
01:00:56 Wrap Up 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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5 days ago
5 days ago
26 min
Mastering Dinner with the Period Besties: Easy, Delicious, Hormone-Friendly Meals
Join Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast where they dish out their favorite go-to dinner recipes that are not only easy to make but also harmonize with your hormonal cycle.
In this episode, they delve into batch cooking, seasonal veggies, and versatile dishes like tacos, chili, and stir fry.
Whether it's hearty stews for the luteal phase or light meals for the follicular phase, these period coaches have got you covered.
Plus, stick around for tips on how to spice up your fall and winter meals with ingredients like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and more.
Don't miss out on their mouth-watering recommendations and practical meal prep advice!
Stuffed Pumpkins 5 ways: https://theperiodcoach.com/5-ways-to-stuff-a-pumpkin
Delicata and Arugula warm salad: https://theperiodcoach.com/arugula-and-delicata-squash-salad/
(forgive these old blog posts, they're 10 years old and don't have the fancy formatting of todays interwebs ;)
Bone Broth Recipe https://katiebressack.com/healing-benefits-bone-broth/
00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:19 Back to School, Back to Health: Dinner Inspirations
02:25 Batch Cooking and Meal Prep Tips
04:20 Seasonal Favorites: Fall and Winter Meals
07:56 Creative Squash and Sweet Potato Dishes
17:58 Bone Broth and Comfort Foods
20:28 Easy Stir Fry and Roasted Veggies
23:25 Incorporating Fruits into Meals
24:27 Final Thoughts and Meal Planning Advice
25:19 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutouts
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
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 waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Sep 1, 2026
Sep 1, 2026
51 min
The Women’s Brain with Dr. Sarah McKay: PMS, Culture, Pregnancy Brain Changes & Menstrual Cycle Neuroscience
On the Period Besties Podcast, the hosts interview neuroscientist and author Dr. Sarah McKay (The Women’s Brain) about why women’s brains are adaptable rather than “broken” by hormones. McKay explains research showing huge cross-cultural variation in reported PMS (e.g., France ~12%, Switzerland ~10%, Spain ~73%, Iran ~96%), suggesting expectations and social context influence symptoms, and shares findings from objective mood-tracking studies showing most women’s mood varies more with stress, support, and sleep than cycle day. They discuss pregnancy-related brain reorganization (average ~4% cortical volume reduction in social cognition areas) linked to attachment and long-term changes, and why “baby brain” can reflect attention demands and lack of support. McKay reviews decades of data showing cognition is largely stable across the menstrual cycle, while brain networks can shift around ovulation, and emphasizes sleep and social connection as key supports; she also encourages volunteering for women’s brain research.
Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who simplifies brain science for health and well-being, performance, and creativity. Sarah completed her MSc and PhD in neuroscience at Oxford University. After relocating to Australia and completing five years of postdoctoral research on spinal cord injury, Sarah hung up her lab coat to establish Think Brain, which offers online professional development training in applied neuroscience and brain health. Sarah has written three books: The Women's Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones, and happiness was published in 2018 (with a second edition due 2025). Her second book Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better), was published in 2023. Her third book on brain health is for the iconic ‘For Dummies’ brand.
www.drsarahmckay.com
https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/
Free gift: Women's Brain Health Briefing Weekly micro-briefings on the latest neuroscience research: clear, evidence-based and usable.
https://drsarahmckay.com/newsletter/
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:28 Reframing the Female Brain
02:01 PMS and Culture Shock Data
05:16 Objective Mood Tracking Study
07:54 Empowerment and Attribution
10:45 Pregnancy Brain Rewiring
13:25 Matrescence Benefits vs Mum Brain
19:33 Supermom Myth and Support Systems
20:00 Menopause Brain Data Gaps
24:48 Individual Variation Across Life
26:59 What the Menstrual Cycle Does
28:55 Workplace Studies History
30:54 Sex Differences Tested
32:34 Mood Versus Cognition
33:41 Cognitive Load Analogy
35:31 Neurons And Estrous Cycle
37:14 Brain Networks Shift
39:25 PMDD Salience Network
42:02 Cycle Disorders Research Limits
44:49 Volunteer For Studies
46:20 Sleep And Social Support
48:12 Lightning Round And Wrap
50:56 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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Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
17 min
Snacking Smart with Stasha & Katie - Join Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast as they dive into the world of hormone-supportive snacks!
With over 20 years of collective experience in period coaching, they share their favorite snack ideas that keep energy levels stable and help balance blood sugar throughout the day. From Vermont meat sticks to hummus and raw carrots, discover a delightful mix of nutrient-rich snacks to support your well-being.
Whether you're a fan of purse jerky or homemade trail mix, this episode is packed with practical tips for staying nourished and happy. Perfect for those looking to improve their snacking habits or budding period coaches seeking inspiration!
00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:19 Introduction to Today's Episode
01:35 Snack Essentials and Favorites
08:45 Seasonal Snacking Habits
13:31 The Importance of Snacking for Hormonal Health
16:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
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 waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
33 min
Period Besties Live & Unfiltered (Sept 21–25): Meet the Period Coach Experts + Ask Your Questions Live
Stasha Washburn and Katie Bressack announce Period Besties Live & Unfiltered, a live interactive event running September 21–25 with seven panels featuring doctors, experts, and moderators where attendees can ask questions in real time and build community around women’s health.
Panels cover Thin Doesn’t Equal Thrive (including GLP-1s, undernourishment, and mental health), Hormone Therapy Real Talk (for perimenopause/HRT), Bloody Brilliant Business (working with your cycle), Feed Your Flow (nutrition myths and hormone-supportive eating), Moving with Your Cycle (exercise), Fertility Awareness and Birth Control, and Wired but Tired (stress and sleep).
A $97 VIP option includes daily extra calls with Katie and Stasha, lifetime access to panel recordings, books, and additional speaker bonuses, with limited spots.
Free seats are available at www.ThePeriodCoach.com/live2026
00:00 Big Live Announcement
03:27 Why It’s Live
05:52 Panel Thin Doesn’t Thrive
08:43 Hormone Therapy Real Talk
11:08 Cycle Based Business
14:40 Feed Your Flow Nutrition
17:31 Move With Your Cycle
18:32 Fertility Awareness Options
20:46 Wired But Tired Finale
22:24 All Star Guest Lineup
25:13 VIP Perks And Pricing
28:29 Who This Event Helps
31:02 How To Register
32:28 Final Goodbye 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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Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
19 min
Delicious Lunch Ideas to Support Your Hormones
In this fun and informative episode, the besties continue their conversation on hormone-supporting foods with a lunch-focused discussion.
From the love of pesto and batch-cooked leftovers to versatile bowls and hearty soups, Stasha and Katie share their favorite lunch ideas.
Whether you're into Mediterranean flavors, protein-packed meals, or creative deconstructed sandwiches, there's something for everyone.
Tune in for practical tips, hormone-boosting recipes, and a dash of humor to inspire your next lunch!
00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:19 Introduction to Today's Topic: Lunch for Hormonal Support
01:54 Stasha's Go-To Lunch: Leftovers and Pesto
04:36 Katie's Favorite Lunches: Bowls and Chicken Salad
06:14 The Importance of Not Skipping Lunch
13:30 Seasonal and Cyclical Eating for Hormonal Balance
17:22 Conclusion and Listener Engagement
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
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 waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
56 min
Peptides & GLP-1s Explained: Microdosing, Benefits, Risks, and How to Use Them Safely | Period Besties Podcast In this Period Besties episode, hosts interview wellness expert Elissa Goodman about GLP-1s and peptides, explaining that peptides are chains of amino acids that support repair and that GLP-1s help lower blood sugar, reduce hunger and “food noise,” and may offer broader metabolic benefits; she also mentions a “GLP-3” coming to market. Goodman discusses microdosing to reduce side effects like nausea and constipation, concerns about under-eating, nutrient deficits, becoming “too skinny,” and muscle loss without resistance training. She reviews popular peptides (GHK-Cu, TB-500, BPC-157, “Glow Stick,” “Wolverine,” Selank for anxiety, Epitalon for telomeres, and Mot-C/Moxie for cognition/energy), emphasizes sourcing via doctors and compounding pharmacies rather than buying online, and describes her bloodwork-based process. They touch on autoimmune issues, PCOS/PMOS, inflammation, liver support, foundational habits (sleep, hydration, protein, vegetables/fiber), and her offered free consultation.
www.elissagoodman.com
@elissagoodman on instagram + tiktok, elissagoodman.substack.com
30 Min Consultation: email info@elissagoodman.com or see description here https://elissagoodman.com/one-on-one/
Elissa Goodman is a Los Angeles-based holistic nutritionist, cleanse expert, author, and founder of EG Kitchen. After navigating her own health challenges, including cancer and autoimmune issues, Elissa built her practice around helping people feel better through food, lifestyle, functional testing, and personalized wellness support. Her approach is rooted in the belief that what we eat, how we live, and how we support the body daily can deeply impact energy, digestion, hormones, inflammation, and long-term health.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:27 GLPs and Peptides Explained
01:29 Microdosing Benefits and Risks
03:11 Peptide Types and Use Cases
06:54 Safety and Sourcing Concerns
08:52 Side Effects and Dosing Basics
11:44 Bloodwork and Medical Oversight
13:18 Autoimmune and Inflammation Potential
17:03 Peptides vs Pharma and Psychedelics
19:02 Injury Recovery and Finding Resources
21:22 Anxiety Support with Selank
23:22 Food Noise and Eating Enough
28:01 Intentional Health and Aging Well
30:31 Cycles and Periods Check-In
31:06 GLP-1s and PCOS
33:18 Hormones Need Nutrition
35:23 Testing Beyond Bloodwork
38:00 Back to the Basics
39:05 Fiber and Detox
40:13 Liver Support Deep Dive
43:37 Daily Nonnegotiables
47:04 Supplement Overload
48:56 Finding the Right Doctor
52:12 Wrap Up and Lightning Round
55:15 Final Thanks 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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Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
24 min
Breakfast Ideas for Hormone Balance
Join us for a fun and open conversation about all things periods, hormones, and breakfast ideas. In this episode, we're diving into our favorite breakfast recipes to kickstart your day and keep your hormones balanced.
From savory breakfast tacos to protein-packed salmon cakes, and even creative ways to enjoy oatmeal - there's something for everyone!
Whether you're a sweet or savory breakfast person, you'll find inspiration here. Plus, we share tips on how to tune into your cycle and adjust your meals accordingly.
Don't forget to share your favorite breakfast ideas with us in the comments or tag us on Instagram.
Let's make breakfast the best meal of the day!
Tune in for more food-fueled episodes coming up and remember, no topic is TMI with your Period Besties. 🌸🥓🍳
00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:19 Introduction to Today's Episode
01:45 Breakfast Ideas and Tips
02:22 Savory Breakfast Options
03:49 Sweet and Savory Breakfast Combinations
11:47 Experimenting with Breakfast Choices
20:19 Listener Engagement and Future Episodes
23:21 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutout
Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
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 waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
1 hr 8 min
Perimenopause, Neurodivergence & Self-Advocacy: ADHD, Hormones, and Accommodations with Meredith Canaan | Period Besties
In this episode of Period Besties, Stasha interviews business and marketing expert Meredith Canaan about neurodivergence, perimenopause, and advocating for diagnoses and accommodations. Meredith shares her 1990s learning-disability diagnoses, later recognizing ADHD traits as estrogen changes affected executive function, and describes self-advocacy that led to ADHD medication.
They discuss why ADHD/autism diagnoses are rising (DSM-5 changes and social media), how hormones influence cognition across the menstrual cycle and menopause, and how accommodations improve quality of life for invisible conditions like ADHD and endometriosis.
Meredith covers practical advocacy steps, partnering for complementary executive-function strengths, and self-care strategies.
Free gift: “Guide for Advocating for Accommodations” Whether you’re navigating ADHD, Autism, chronic illness, Endometriosis, burnout, fatigue, sensory overwhelm, or executive function challenges, this guide helps you identify your needs, communicate them clearly, and advocate for support without shame. Inside are 7 practical advocacy steps, conversation scripts, and the 8 categories of accommodations and support needs.
meredithcanaan.com/advocate
Meredith is a Differently-wired business coach with heart. She let’s her True Colors Shine while bursting into song. She is a serial entrepreneur and has been helping creative visionary and Heart-Centered entrepreneurs grow and scale online businesses since 2017. Her focus is business building through relationships, community, collaborations and has a passion for Summits. She hosts the Heart-Centered Leaders Summit, and has the Differently-wired Business membership. As a Momprenuer, her previous focus was on coaching moms. She was inspired to create The Mommies Game, and hosted the Ultimate Moms’ Summit. After struggling with challenges in her family, she recently became a Licensed and Certified trainer of Sanity School ® and discovered she is ADHD and dyslexic. She brings this into helping entrepreneurs who think just a little bit differently. The Love of her family keeps her moving, and the love of coffee fuels the drive!
meredithcanaan.com
https://www.facebook.com/LikeMeredithCanaan
00:00 Meet Meredith Canaan
01:24 Early Labels and Self Diagnosis
03:09 Hormones Parenting and Executive Function
06:25 Advocating for ADHD Support
08:03 Why Diagnoses Are Rising
09:55 ADHD Hacks and Accommodations
13:03 Missed Girls and Anxiety Masking
18:46 Ferrari Brain Hormones and HRT
26:31 Menopause Symptoms and Late Pregnancy
31:49 Live Event Promo Break
32:36 Advocacy Skills and Workplace Needs
37:50 Win Win Accommodations
39:05 Gratitude Reinforces Support
40:38 Invisible Needs Matter
43:19 Partners Share Strengths
46:38 Accepting Helpful Tools
49:00 Universal Design Benefits
50:55 Self Care Routines
55:07 Audiobooks Count Too
57:39 Find Meredith Online
58:50 Lightning Round Fun
01:04:34 Beach Vacation Reset
01:06:16 Final Thanks 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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Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
50 min
Back to School Health Tips: Prioritize Yourself This Fall
Welcome to another fun episode of the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In this back-to-school special, our period coaches help you reset your routines and prioritize self-care.
As the seasons change, they share practical tips for rejuvenating your morning and evening rituals, meal planning, and prepping to keep your energy up for the busy months ahead.
Learn how to seamlessly incorporate healthy fats, proteins, and fiber into your diet, and discover the importance of scheduling 'me time' and exercising according to your menstrual cycle.
Tune in for a refreshing chat that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to prioritize your hormones and happiness this fall. Join us, and let’s dive in!
00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast
01:19 Back to School Vibes
03:29 Morning Rituals for a Fresh Start
11:50 Evening Routines for Better Sleep
20:05 Meal Planning and Prepping Tips
25:12 Navigating Family Meal Preferences
26:35 Meal Prepping Tips and Tricks
27:30 Finding Joy in Cooking
29:24 Scheduling Me Time
30:58 Adapting to Seasonal Changes
37:07 Importance of Exercise
43:43 Balancing Nutrition for Energy
48:43 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement
Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.
Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com
Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack
Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc
Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/
Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution
Bloody Brilliant Business waitlist https://periodcoachingschool.com/bbbwaitlist/
Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/
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Welcome Bestie!
We're so happy to have you here. We're opening the curtains to the world behind the scenes of menstruation! We'll talk about different aspects of the menstrual cycle, like the phases, problems, and how to fix them.
We'll talk to experts in the field and what it's like to work in this industry. We will coach people on the podcast so you too can benefit from period coaching!
We'll share tips, information and rants because let's face it, there's not enough research for women, menstrual cycles, and everyone affected by them.
If you've ever wondered what goes on behind these TMI subjects this pod is for you!






