Did you know that periods are a vital sign? They tell us so much about what is happening in the body and can be used as an indicator for underlying conditions like endometriosis or fibroids. Today we’re diving deep into menstrual cycles with fertility physician Dr. Obehi Asemota. Dr. Asemota will be covering what happens during a normal menstrual cycle, the ... Show More
Oct 20
Why your blood sugar is harder to manage before your period (and what to do about it)
In this episode, Jess and Wendy break down exactly why your numbers run higher before your period, which days are hardest and why, and what to eat during each phase of your cycle. It's the conversation most clinicians never have with their patients.If you're living with diabetes ... Show More
15m 42s
Sep 2
Why eating feels so stressful (and how to nourish your nervous system to find calm)
This week, Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian Anna Bohegan shares how your nervous system influences the way you eat, digest food, and experience hunger. In this conversation, she explores the connection between stress, digestion, and blood sugar, while offering practical, evi ... Show More
37m 53s
Sep 2023
Understanding our periods, phases, PMS and more
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<p>Period health and knowledge is really empowering. It’s a great way to become in tune with our bodies and support our bodies instead of fighting it. Unfortunately, periods are considered a taboo subject but I wa ... Show More
18m 42s
Jul 2025
Cycle Syncing Series: Let’s Talk Periods
Hey guys! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the menstrual phase. This is more than just a week of bleeding, it’s a hormonal reset where your body is shedding your uterine lining and recalibrating. And yet, so many of us (including me) weren’t educated about all the ways ... Show More
44m 48s
Sep 2024
Do You Have A Healthy Period? Holistic and Ayurvedic Tools to Reduce Mood Swings, Pain and Cravings
Periods can be a pain—literally—but what if we could turn that pain into power? On this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re getting cozy and chatting about something we don’t talk about enough—our periods! It’s time to embrace this beautiful, natural process and learn how to love ... Show More
28m 58s
Mar 2019
007: The Menstrual Cycle, Period.
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the stigma of the menstrual cycle and learn about how hormones control our body. Educate yourself about what is normal, what is not normal, and when you should be concerned, because you can't understand your fertility if you don't ... Show More
33m 47s