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Mar 2025
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216. Puberty and Periods with Megan from...

Francie Winslow
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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with Megan from Body Talk Basics to explore how we can understand and embrace the beauty of our female bodies. From puberty to periods, body awareness to holistic health, this conversation provides powerful insights for moms and daughters alike. Megan shares her journey of discovering the intricate and beautiful design of the female body and how understanding it has led her closer to God’s love. Whether you're navigating these transitions with your daughter or seeking a deeper appreciation of your own body, this episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools.

Discussion Points:

  • Megan’s personal journey of moving from frustration with her female body to awe and respect for God’s design.

  • The importance of educating young girls about puberty in a way that fosters joy rather than shame.

  • How understanding the design of the female body can shift the narrative from burden to blessing.

  • How moms can better equip themselves to walk through puberty transitions with their daughters.

  • The impact of hormones on our cycles, moods, and overall health.

  • Practical tips for managing periods naturally, including nutrition, warming foods, and herbal remedies.

  • The role of rest and “Sabbath” in a woman’s monthly cycle.

  • The connection between female cycles and God's creation, including the lunar cycle.

  • Addressing body odor, skincare, and clean beauty choices for young girls.

  • Why puberty and body changes are an opportunity to deepen the mother-daughter bond.

Key Takeaways:

Education fosters confidence. When girls understand their bodies, they are less likely to feel shame and more likely to embrace their femininity with joy.
God’s design is good. The female body is not a burden but a reflection of God’s intentional and loving creation.
Pain is not normal. Period pain can often be a sign that the body needs more support through nutrition, rest, and natural remedies.
Sabbath for the body. Just as God designed rest for the land and for weekly rhythms, a woman’s cycle benefits from intentional periods of rest.
Practical tools matter. Simple changes—like warming foods, non-toxic deodorants, and natural skincare—can make a big difference in supporting a girl's transition through puberty.
Mother-daughter connection is key. Walking through body changes with openness and education creates trust and deeper bonds between moms and daughters.

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 About:

Megan Ziegenfus is a former middle school teacher, a women’s health enthusiast, and the creator of the course Body Talk Basics: Conversations About Puberty for Moms & Daughters. This course is designed to help both moms and daughters understand the changes that happen during puberty and bring them closer together in the process!

✿ Instagram: https://instagram.com/bodytalkbasics
✿ Website: www.bodytalkbasics.com
✿ Blog: www.bodytalkbasicsblog.com

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This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

 

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To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

 

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