The Autumn + Winter of Your Menstrual Cycle (Luteal and Menstruation phases)

Women of the Well | Holistic Women’s Health and Wellness

What if those “challenging” phases of your cycle are actually key to helping you unlock deep self-awareness and creativity?
In this episode, Dr Peta, Dr Thea, and Sam dive into the luteal and menstruation phases – often referred to as "hell week" or the “dark side” of the cycle.
This discussion reframes these phases, showing how they offer an opportunity for reflection, rest, and even transformation.
The team explores the physical and emotional shifts that occur as your hormones decline, offering tools and strategies to navigate this time with grace and get the support you need.
By tuning into your body’s cues and embracing cyclical living, you can find more balance, reduce overwhelm, and harness the incredible insights these phases provide.
Listen now to discover:

🌿 What happens hormonally during the luteal and menstrual phases – and how these changes influence your mood, energy, and cravings.

🌿 How the luteal phase connects to Autumn energy, inviting rest, self-care, and deeper connection to intuition.

🌿 Tips for managing common luteal-phase symptoms like irritability, cravings, and fatigue – without guilt or shame.

🌿 Why the menstrual phase is a sacred time for rest, release, and reconnection with yourself.

🌿 How to honour your cyclical nature in a society that values constant productivity – and why doing so can be transformative.

🎧 Tune in for a compassionate guide to embracing the beauty and wisdom of these often misunderstood or maligned phases.
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Resources Mentioned in this episode:

🌳 Unlocking the Power of Your Cycle Course: A comprehensive online program (guided by Dr Peta Wright) to help you understand and optimise your cycle – with education, tools, recipes and movement practices to support you throughout the month.

🌟 Stardust App: A menstrual cycle tracking app that aligns your cycle with the phases of the moon and provides personalised insights that your partner can access too.
📖 In the FLO book by Alisa Vitti: A guide to aligning your life with the phases of your menstrual cycle for better health and productivity.

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