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Oct 2023
1h 5m

Vaginal Steaming for Menstrual Health, P...

Brittany Ford
About this episode

In this captivating episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Jessica Pratt, the co-founder of Leiamoon. Together, we embark on an insightful journey into the world of vaginal steaming and its myriad benefits. We delve into its transformative effects on fertility optimization, menopause, postpartum recovery, and menstrual health.

 

Leiamoon is passionately committed to ensuring that every woman can readily access the benefits of vaginal steaming from the comfort and safety of her own home, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

 

We talk about:

  • 10:20 - Jessica’s health before she started vaginal steaming
  • 16:00 - Tap into your feminine energy but not be burnt out
  • 23:00 - Vaginal steaming: an ancient practice for menstrual and postpartum care
  • 29:00 - Personal experiences and benefits of vaginal steaming
  • 34:00 - Discovering mindfulness and appreciation for the female body
  • 37:00 - Vaginal steaming for preconception and postpartum
  • 45:00 - Supporting the menstrual cycle with aromatic herbs
  • 54:00 - Combining red light therapy with steaming for enhanced benefits
  • 01:02:00 - Steaming for labor and delivery preparation

 

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Resources:

  • Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you.
  • My Ebb and Flow Cycle Guide solves all your hormone problems. Confused on what to eat and do during each phase of your cycle? Download it now for all the answers on cycle syncing and hormone balancing. 
  • Visit Leiamoon’s website and use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% off

 

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