Have you ever wondered why you feel different throughout your menstrual cycle? In this episode of Imperfectly Fertile, Emily sits down with women’s health expert and yin yoga teacher Laura Wilkes to explore what it really means to live in sync with your menstrual cycle, what “fertile living” is, and how it’s different from simply trying to conceive. You will learn how understanding the natural rhythm of your menstrual cycle phases and hormones can help you feel balanced, reduce stress, and boost fertility naturally.

01:00 – Laura’s Story & Journey to Hormone Healing

06:30 – What Is Cyclical Living?

09:23 – The Difference Between Women’s and Men’s Cycles

13:10 – How Modern Living Affects Your Menstrual Cycle

15:00 – The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

20:20 – Yin Yoga for Hormone Balance & Fertility

25:12 – What Does “Fertile Living” Really Mean?

32:25 – TRE: Tension & Trauma Release for Women

36:00 – Three Key Takeaways for Living Cyclically

Laura shares her powerful personal story of burnout, hormonal imbalance, and healing through cycle syncing and cyclical living. Learn how to recognize the signs your body gives you throughout each phase — from menstruation to ovulation — and how to support your energy, nutrition, and movement to align with your body instead of fighting against it.

Visit Laura’s Website at https://www.laurajwilkes.com/

Follow Laura on Instagram @‌laurajwilkes_

Learn more about Emily Barker (CNMdip, mBANT, CNHC) at https://www.rootsandshootsldn.com/ and on Instagram @‌rootsandshoots_fertility