Tapping Into The Wisdom of Our Cycles
Jul 13, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min · 10 segments
From getting to know our menstrual cycles before motherhood, the return of our cycles postpartum, and the unexpected shifts that came with weaning, we're sharing our own hormone journeys. We talk…
From getting to know our menstrual cycles before motherhood, the return of our cycles postpartum, and the unexpected shifts that came with weaning, we're sharing our own hormone journeys. We talk about some surprising symptoms, the moments we questioned what was happening in our bodies, and how learning to understand our cycles has completely changed the way we approach motherhood, work, and self-care. We also reflect on our experiences with birth control, hormonal acne, nutrition, and cycle awareness before becoming mothers, and explore what it looks like to honor our changing capacity in a world that expects us to operate the same every day. Whether you're newly postpartum, years into motherhood, trying to conceive again, or simply wanting to better understand your body, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not broken—and you're definitely not alone. **In this episode, we discuss:** - Returning to our menstrual cycles after pregnancy and breastfeeding - The hormonal shifts that happen after weaning - Why postpartum hormones continue changing long after the newborn stage - Pregnancy-like symptoms during the luteal phase - Our experiences with birth control and hormonal acne - Nutrition, hormone health, and supporting the body naturally - Learning to understand and work with each phase of the menstrual cycle - Cycle syncing while balancing motherhood and work - Communicating hormonal changes with our partners - Releasing mom guilt and leaning on community for support - Raising sons and daughters with a healthier understanding of women's cycles **Books we mentioned:** - In the Flow by Alissa Vitti https://a.co/d/07u7UUCG - Period Power by https://a.co/d/0btWSBCH - Perimenopause Power by https://a.co/d/0fvbzwP4 **New Episodes drop every Monday!** **Join our email list** to get reminders about new episodes and future offerings https://womanwithinpod.myflodesk.com/joinus **Follow us on Instagram** @womanwithinpod @nicole\_mejia @soulfully\_sarah\_stew If this episode resonates with you, **don't forget to like and subscribe.** *Thank you so much for listening!*
From getting to know our menstrual cycles before motherhood, the return of our cycles postpartum, and the unexpected shifts that came with weaning, we're sharing our own hormone journeys. We talk…
