65. Understanding Your Cycle and How It Affects You with Kate Eskuri

One topic that I think is important for every woman to know about is their menstrual cycle. That sounds pretty obvious, but there are so many amazing things our bodies do that are just not talked about.  Our periods may seem like a huge inconvenience at times, but if you’re really tuned in to what’s happening you can actually use your menstrual cycle to boost your productivity. One way to do that is by seed cycling, and Kate Eskuri joins me on this episode to tell us all about how she plans her small business around her cycle. Kate Eskuri is a registered nurse with her Doctorate specialized in Integrative Health. She is passionate about women’s health and currently works as a health coach and a college instructor.  Kate is also the founder of The Foundation Blog, which she started because she was feeling a void on the internet of holistic approaches to health that were evidence based. She strives to give evidence backed, trustworthy information, on integrative therapies, natural remedies, and approaches to health. When Kate isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, cooking, and running. In this episode we discuss: The four phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle  The reasons behind why our energy and mood are affected by our hormones The benefits of seed cycling on your menstrual cycle Ways to best maximize your exercise around your period Resources: Body odor attractiveness as a cue of impending ovulation in women: evidence from a study using hormone-confirmed ovulation.  Scent of a woman: Men’s testosterone responses to olfactory ovulation cues.  Seed Cycling Overview  4 Book Recommendations about your Menstrual Cycle Spain Unveils Plans to be first in Europe for Paid ‘Menstrual Leave’ The Creamy Salmon Dinner Bonus Recipe: The World’s Easiest Dessert (blood sugar friendly!) Connect with Kate Eskuri: Instagram: @kate.eskuri Blog Connect on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine.  Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine.  Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices