You’ve probably been told that PMS, cramps, hormonal acne, and mood swings are just “part of being a woman,” right? That's not what we believe here.

In this episode, we’re getting into what should have been taught in middle school—but wasn’t. I’m breaking down how your menstrual cycle actually works, what your hormones are trying to tell you, and why feeling like a hot mess every month isn’t something you just have to “deal with.”

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office being told “everything looks fine” but felt very not fine, this one’s for you. We're talking real hormone education, informed consent, and what your body’s been trying to say through all those wild symptoms. This is the foundation for everything else coming your way in the hormone series—so don’t skip it!2w

Topics Discussed in the Episode:

• Why “common” doesn’t mean “normal” when it comes to period symptoms
• What your hormones are actually doing each week of your cycle
• How to know if your body feels safe enough to ovulate
• Why balanced hormones = calmer moods + better energy

Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is a substitution for medical advice

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