CYCLICAL Podcast

Exercising Cyclically and Balance After Bodybuilding with Omega Zumpano

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! The question of exercise science and cyclical health is one I answer all the time. It’s true that most research with exercise is done LARGELY on male biology and so no wonder we’re all confused and not thriving with our exercise routines. I’m excited to chat with Omega Zumpano today because her experience is exceptionally fascinating! From competing in professional bodybuilding and dealing with hormone problems to transforming her whole philosophy on exercise, her wisdom is fascinating!  This episode is a great intro to the idea of cyclical exercise and why common exercise routines do not work for women In this episode we talk about: Omega’s story going from bodybuilder to cyclical exercise expert  Hypothalamic amenorrhea and how this plays in How do intense workout routines affect our hormones as women The four phases and how to exercise within each phase Cardio vs. strength training for women How to increase muscle mass as women Creating a cyclical exercise routine And so much more 🩸 Wondering what’s going on with your period?! Grab my FREE period bundle to see what’s going on! www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle 🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period Connect with Omega: Website - https://fitnessflowmethod.com/  Instagram - @fitnessflowmethod  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/OmegaFitLife?sub_confirmation=1 Join Omega’s program for fitness coaches (approved by NASM) here - https://fitnessflowmethod.com/confident-menstrual-cycle-coach-academy Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen and Omega to share the love Lastly, it means the world when you take a moment to rate the podcast and subscribe! It’s the easiest way to support the podcast and help us reach more women. xo

A Holistic Approach to Endometriosis

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! It’s finally time for my episode on endometriosis!!! I’ve been hearing requests for a long time to talk about endo and I’m excited to finally publish this episode. Endo is a condition not talked about nearly enough and it can feel very overwhelming to know what your options are, how to manage symptoms and options for holistic support. 

 

In this episode you’ll learn how to both address endo from a western model and holistically so you can make the right decisions for YOU!

 

In this episode I talk about:

• What endometriosis is
• Symptoms of endo
• Medical treatments for endometriosis 
• Connections between endo, estrogen and gut health
• Holistic approaches to endometriosis
• Options for managing pain
• And so much more

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🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period

 

Join me for my 2022 Cyclical Retreat in Sedona this April! Get all the details at www.goddessceremony.com/sedona-2022

 

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Healing from Breast Implant Illness with Stacy Barczak Baker

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! I’ve worked with a few women over the years who have had breast implants and dealt with MANY odd and spiraling symptoms. While Breast Implant Illness (BII) is not a medically recognized condition, a quick google search or hashtag search of #BII will quickly illuminate THOUSANDS of women who have had their health decline as a result of breast implants. And that is why this conversation is important  - so you feel informed and can make the right decisions for your health I’ve been eager to have this conversation and that’s why I am ecstatic to chat with Dr. Stacy Barczak Baker - a naturopath AND someone who has personally lived through BII. I also HIGHLY recommend looking at the hashtag #bii on Instagram. You’ll quickly see thousands of women’s stories with breast implant illness In this episode we talk about: What breast implant illness is Why doctors won’t recognize BII as a real diagnosis Stacy’s story getting implants and when she saw her health decline Common symptoms of BII Why further detox and support is needed even after removal How to find a doctor to remove your implants safely   And so much more 🩸 Wondering what’s going on with your hormones?! Grab my FREE period bundle at www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle 🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period Stacy is a Traditional Naturopath who specializes in Functional Medicine, Stealth Pathogens, Gut Health, Hormone Balance, Autoimmunity, Detoxification, and overall Holistic Healing Connect with Stacy: https://www.instagram.com/_vibe_wellness/  https://www.instagram.com/drstacybarczakbaker/  www.vibewellness.biz Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen and Dr. Stacy to share the love Lastly, it means the world when you take a moment to rate the podcast and subscribe! It’s the easiest way to support the podcast and help us reach more women. xo

Restoring Your Libido Naturally

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! A common reason women have worked with me over the years has been to restore their libido. The subject of restoring the libido though is a BIG conversation with lots of layers and considerations. Hint: you’re not deficient in some random supplement - we have to look at WHY your body has decreased in sexual desire! In this episode I go through the physical and emotional layers to libido, what can cause us to feel like our libido has decreased and then also practical tools and tips to restore our libido back to our baseline! In this episode I talk about: What the libido really is What is normal for a libido Causes of a low libido and important considerations My process of looking at “low libido” and what it needs to restore itself How trauma and stress affect our sexual desire How our relationships can influence our sexual desire When in the month our libido is usually higher What to look for with pain with sex And so much more 🩸 Wondering what’s going on with your hormones?! Grab my FREE period bundle at www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle 🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period Join me for my 2022 Cyclical Retreat in Sedona this April! Get all the details at www.goddessceremony.com/sedona-2022 Order Maca Powder from Funk it Wellness at funkitwellness.com and take 15% off with code “drc15” Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen to share the love Lastly, it means the world when you take a moment to rate the podcast and subscribe! It’s the easiest way to support the podcast and help us reach more women. xo

Clearing Hormonal Acne Post Birth Control with Caralyn Hale

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! In this episode I’m welcomed by holistic acne expert Caralyn Hale. I know acne is one of the BIGGEST struggles so many women have and that’s why I’m so excited for this episode.  Hormonal acne is common in our adolescence but also years later - especially when coming off of hormonal birth control. Hormonal acne can also be harder to heal because until we address the hormone component, many different approaches may not work.  You’ll love this episode if you’ve been seeking out solutions (and are tired of being to just go back on birth control to “fix” your acne…) In this episode we talk about: What hormonal acne is What hormone imbalances can create acne Nutritional deficiencies and acne Do we take a topical approach? Or an internal approach? How to support the body after birth control to prevent acne Genuine detox for healthy skin (not the detox you think) Addressing excess androgens What the gut and liver have to do with skin Foods for clear skin And so much more  Join my CYCLICAL Women’s Retreat that’s happening this April 2022 in gorgeous Sedona, AZ! www.goddessceremony.com/sedona-2022 This retreat includes all organic chef prepared meals, luxury accommodation with views of Cathedral Rock, daily yoga, a hike to a vortex in Sedona, pool and hot tub use and powerful cyclical women’s workshops 🩸 Ready to take action with your period health? Grab my FREE Period Bundle at www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle 🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period Caralyn is a Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner RHNP™ and Acne Expert. As a holistic skin coach she empowers her clients to listen to their bodies and make tweaks to their lifestyle, skincare routine, mindset, and nutrition to clear their skin. Her 15-years of experience healing her own skin has made her well versed in all areas of conventional and holistic acne therapy. With her experience and background, she offers a unique and comprehensive approach to healing chronic acne Connect with Caralyn: https://www.caralynhale.com/ and download her freebie @caralyn_skintheory Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen and Caralyn to share the love Lastly, it means the world when you take a moment to rate the podcast and subscribe! It’s the easiest way to support the podcast and help us reach more women. xo

Your Luteal Phase Survival Guide

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! Ahhh the lovely luteal phase. The luteal phase is a common time of the month when SO many of us struggle with symptoms ranging from breast tenderness, PMS, exhaustion, sensitivity, anxiety, food cravings and more! Especially if we’re dealing with a deeper issue like a hormone imbalance, we can really feel like up to half of the month is challenging and full of symptoms. In this episode I’m breaking down what the luteal phase is AND how to support your body and resolve your symptoms. Because…. The luteal phase shouldn’t feel hellish!

 

In this episode I talk about:

• What the luteal phase is, how long it is and what can cause all of the unpleasant luteal phase symptoms
• How hormones impact the luteal phase and can be connected to symptoms
• Luteal phase symptoms like painful breasts, PMS, fatigue, mood changes and more
• My favorite suggestions for the luteal phase
• The impacts of blood sugar on the luteal phase
• Exercise and the luteal phase
• The importance of honoring the transition of the luteal phase
• Boundaries and our wellbeing
• And so much more

 

Join me in Sedona this April by claiming one of the last spots at www.goddessceremony.com/sedona-2022 This retreat includes all organic chef prepared meals, luxury accommodation with views of Cathedral Rock, daily yoga, a hike to a vortex in Sedona, pool and hot tub use and powerful cyclical women’s workshops

 

🩸 Ready to start balancing your period? Grab my FREE period bundle at www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle 

 

🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period 

 

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Hormone Disrupters in Products and What To Do with Dr. Yvonne Burkart

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! I am SO EXCITED about this week’s episode because for a long time I’ve wanted to talk to an expert about endocrine disruptors, toxicity in our environment and what to really do. So why not bring on a PhD of toxicology?! So excited to talk to Dr. Yvonne Burkart!

 

We’ve all heard about endocrine disruptors and yucky things that screw up our hormones - but what does it all really mean?! What are the big things that we know truly cause hormone problems? What should we really avoid? 

 

Dr. Yvonne sheds so much light on this topic and I’m so grateful for her wisdom!

 

In this episode we talk about:

• What an endocrine disrupter is
• Where we’re exposed to them and how to avoid them
• Clean makeup 101
• How endocrine disruptors cause problems for women
• Key ingredients to avoid
• Simple upgrades to live a healthier lifestyle
• And so much more 

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🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period

 

Yvonne is a Board-Certified PhD Toxicologist, chemical & ingredient safety expert, and mom of 2 girls on a mission to help women slash their toxic exposure and live low tox with ease

 

Connect with Dr. Yvonne:

https://www.instagram.com/dryvonneburkart/ 

 

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”Healthy” Nutrition Habits Wrecking Your Hormones

Welcome back to the CYCLICAL Podcast! Wooh, my first episode of 2022 and I’m coming out the gate with a potent podcast on all the less than awesome nutrition advice we’re often bombarded with. The problem with these habits is they are often not conducive to balanced hormones! So if we’re living these habits and also dealing with hormone and period problems it may be time to look closer at these nutrition beliefs.

Please note I am talking about calories and weight in this episode

In this episode I talk about:

• How some of our nutrition beliefs don’t always align with our biology
• Why nutrition sciences don’t always apply to women
• The big nutrition habits that may be causing far more harm than good for your body and hormones
• Why low calorie diets are so concerning
• Why it’s empowering to shift our perspective on what health looks like Are carbs bad? Is gluten bad? Or dairy?
• And so much more 

Join me in Sedona this April by claiming one of the last spots at www.goddessceremony.com/sedona-2022

This retreat includes all organic chef prepared meals, luxury accommodation with views of Cathedral Rock, daily yoga, a hike to a vortex in Sedona, pool and hot tub use and powerful cyclical women’s workshops

 

🩸 Ready to start balancing your period? Grab my FREE period bundle at www.cassandrawilder.com/free-bundle

🩸 Get on the waiting list for Period Reboot - my program that has transformed thousands of women’s hormone and menstrual cycle health www.cassandrawilder.com/period

 

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Lastly, it means the world when you take a moment to rate the podcast and subscribe! It’s the easiest way to support the podcast and help us reach more women. xo

You Are Allowed to Rest - Last Episode of 2021

You are allowed to rest! In this episode, Cassandra shares her last episode of 2021 and permission for you too to rest, release and replenish yourself as the year winds down. 

 

Funk It makes the BEST seed cycling kits and this is the perfect time of year to add in amazing food based hormone tools. Seed cycling is as easy as sprinkling Funk It’s kits on a meal each day. That’s it! They also make the best gifts during the holiday season.  Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order

Many of us live with beliefs that we must push through, we must do it all, we must be the martyr and we must show up always. These beliefs can sometimes have negative consequences and lock us into burnout. This episode will give you some beautiful permission to focus on YOU, your self care and the practices that replenish you as the holidays approach. 

 

And remember seed cycling kits from Funk It make the best holiday gifts! Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order

7 Epic Facts About Your Anatomy & Cycle

Do you ever pause and think “wow…. My body is so epic?!” If not, you sure will think that after this episode! Cassandra talks about incredible facts about our bodies in this episode and how our education about our bodies likely left us feeling embarrassed or held back by our cyclical nature rather than empowered.

 

Seed Cycling is my favorite simple way to nourish my hormones and it’s SUCH an easy addition to your routine! Funk It makes it easy with amazing organic seed cycling kits delivered right to your door. Order one for you and a couple for Christmas gifts! Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order

 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• A deep dive on vaginal pH and how this changes throughout the month, the ranges that are healthy and normal and why an acidic pH most of the month is a GOOD thing
• How the cervix regenerates and key info to know if you’ve struggled with cervical dysplasia or irregular Paps
• What our cycles can tell us about overall health
• Orgasms and different types women experience
• And so much more!

 

Share this episode with a friend who may love to know some epic facts about their bodies and tag me on Instagram @menstruationqueen   on Instagram!

And remember seed cycling kits from Funk It make the best holiday gifts! Order yours at https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9 and use code “drc15” to save 15% on your order