It's been a while since I shared my experiences with menstrual cycle awareness practice and part of the reason is that it has become such a habit for me to live this way that I don't consciously think about it as much as I used to. Menstrual cycle awareness is exactly that, living with a … Continue reading Let it shine: Embracing inner summer aka the ovulatory phase
Tag: femininity
Masculine vs. feminine energy approach to weight loss
I touched on masculine energy and the over-controller in a previous post about goal setting. If you have read that post, maybe you can relate! Today I want to talk about the masculine vs. feminine energy approach to weight loss. What is the masculine energy approach to weight loss? Think about the last time you … Continue reading Masculine vs. feminine energy approach to weight loss
Masculine vs. feminine approach to yoga
Yoga means something different to everyone. There are so many lineages, teaching styles and practices to choose from that one person can have a completely different experience to the next. Now there is the debate about "modern yoga" and whether it fully reflects the depths of the ancient yoga teachings but this isn't what I … Continue reading Masculine vs. feminine approach to yoga
Riding the wave of inner spring
This week I have been feeling really good. After a couple of weeks of feeling tired, unmotivated and confused about everything going on in the world, I was able to rest deeply for a few days during my period and I emerged on the other side feeling fresh and ready for life again. I am … Continue reading Riding the wave of inner spring
Emotions in motion (when PMS hits hard!)
As I am writing this, I am on cycle day 33 and expecting to start my period any day. I can feel it coming in my physical, mental and emotional body. The last few days I have been feeling really lethargic and unmotivated, my body aches and even an hour walk left me in need … Continue reading Emotions in motion (when PMS hits hard!)
Menstrual cycle tracking: My number one self-care tip for women
With my health coaching clients we look at many things that can contribute to a healthy lifestyle including nutrition, movement and stress-management. But the most important self-care tip that I recommend from day one is to start to become familiar with your menstrual cycle. This can be either through a cycle tracking app or using … Continue reading Menstrual cycle tracking: My number one self-care tip for women
What to eat during your period/menstrual phase
I got a lot of positive feedback on my last post about how to eat to optimise the pre-menstrual phase so I thought I'd carry on to the other phases of the cycle. Next up is the bleed itself.. the menstrual phase. In this post I will explain what to eat during your period to … Continue reading What to eat during your period/menstrual phase
What to eat during the luteal phase (pre-menstrual phase)
What to eat during the pre-menstrual phase to support your body, balance your hormones and minimise PMS symptoms
Learning from my mistakes
I'm on day 6 of my cycle and have just come out of a deep, challenging bleed. I had a lot going on last month. As well as my day job, I had a deadline to submit a nutrition article to a scientific journal which fell on day 23 of my cycle, so for the … Continue reading Learning from my mistakes
Reconnecting with menstruation, rethinking menarche
Do you remember when you got your first period? How did you feel.. empowered? Afraid? Ashamed? Energised? Powerful? Disappointed? Excited? For me it was a pretty forgettable experience. I don't even remember the exact age although I know I was around 11-12 years old. I couldn't tell you whether I was at home or school … Continue reading Reconnecting with menstruation, rethinking menarche