Embracing Your Menstrual Cycle: Find Harmony and Well-Being with Dana Michelle Gillespie

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Today, the incredible Dana Michelle Gillespie, founder of My Moontime, joins us to talk about all things menstrual health. In this episode, we dive deep into the female health realm, mainly focusing on the menstrual cycle and how it impacts our body and mind.

In this episode, we cover:

• Understanding the Phases: Learn about each menstrual cycle phase and how it affects your body and mind.
• Ancient Wisdom: Discover how ancient practices help you feel balanced and in tune with your body.
• Personal Insights: Jen shares her experiences with endometriosis and highlights the importance of informed consent in reproductive health.
• Holistic Approaches: Explore holistic methods like Mayan abdominal massage and other ancient practices.
• Practical Tips: Get actionable advice on aligning your cycle with the moon, nurturing yourself, and using manual cycle tracking.

Dana’s passion for dismantling the stigma around menstrual wellness is contagious, and you’ll leave this episode with a fresh, compassionate understanding of your body.

Why you should listen:

• The surprising ways each phase influences your body and mind
• Eye-opening truths about how society shapes our cycle perceptions
• Game-changing tips to boost your menstrual health and overall wellness
• The power of holistic approaches for radiant female health
• Exclusive insights from Dana's personal journey and expert guidance

By the end of our chat, you’ll feel equipped with actionable advice and a renewed perspective on embracing your menstrual vitality for enhanced overall well-being. Trust me, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss!

So grab your favourite cosy drink, settle in, and join us for an enlightening discussion on finding harmony and well-being through understanding your menstrual cycle.

Tune in now and start your journey to better understand and embrace your menstrual health. Subscribe, rate, and review the Scenic Route on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite platform.
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Capíttulos

1. Embracing Your Menstrual Cycle: Find Harmony and Well-Being with Dana Michelle Gillespie (00:00:00)

2. Introduction: Understanding the Menstrual Cycle (00:06:00)

3. Empowerment: Making Informed Female's Wellness Choices (00:17:57)

4. Reviving Ancient Female Wellness Practices (00:22:29)

5. Healing the Subconscious Mind for greater Well-Being (00:29:04)

6. Nurturing Self and Releasing Energy (00:36:23)

7. Embracing Neutrality and Female Well-being and Menstrual Health (00:46:40)

8. Navigating Menstruation and Technology (and why you should NOT track your cycle using an app) (00:53:25)