In this episode of Unfolded, I trace the road of a body I was never given a map for. From getting my period in third grade, to learning what it meant to be seen and desired, to intimacy, shame, choice, and the unexpected terrain of perimenopause, I look back at the moments that decided what my body meant before I could.

There is humor here, because there has to be. Menstrual belts. Wide World of Sports. Planned Parenthood parking lots. Dry wells. Ladybirds. And eventually a 1965 Corvette Stingray with me behind the wheel wearing a babushka.

But underneath all of it is a question I am still sitting with.

What might have changed if somebody had helped me know my own body before the world started telling me what it meant?

This is No Map for This Body.

Life Thread: Wisdom Integration.

A gentle note: Unfolded is a space for honest conversation, storytelling, and reflection. It is not therapy, crisis counseling, or a substitute for professional mental health support. What you hear here is Lisa processing out loud and sharing her lens on the world. Your story may overlap with hers. That overlap is the point. If you are in crisis, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Unfolded with Lisa Armstrong is a podcast about being deeply seen in every season of becoming. New episodes drop when a girl gets the urge. Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review if this episode stayed with you. Find Lisa at https://life-threads-stories.kit.com

Unfolded with Lisa Armstrong is a podcast about being deeply seen in every season of becoming. New episodes drop when a girl gets the urge. Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review if this episode stayed with you. Find Lisa at https://life-threads-stories.kit.com.