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  • Gourmet Menstrual Coaching: Savoring the Follicular Phase Feast S2E30
    Jul 5 2025

    Foods for Your Follicular Phase | Period Besties Podcast

    Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In this episode, we discuss foods beneficial for the follicular phase of your menstrual cycle. From artichokes and asparagus to protein-packed poultry dishes, we share practical tips to enhance your well-being. Discover how to make the most out of these nutritious foods and improve your hormone health. Plus, get a sneak peek into our upcoming episode featuring funny period stories. Don't miss out on this fun and informative discussion with your favorite period coaches!

    Ready to dive into foods for your cycle?

    Grab: Food in Flow https://stasha.kartra.com/page/FIFLP and Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book

    00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

    01:19 Introduction to Today's Topic: Foods for the Follicular Phase

    02:03 Artichokes and Asparagus: High Fiber and Vitamin C

    02:39 Green Beans: A Versatile Year-Round Veggie

    03:33 Cooking Tips for Asparagus

    05:44 Exploring Protein Options: Poultry and Wild Game

    06:15 Cooking Duck: Tips and Tricks

    09:02 Encouragement to Get Adventurous with Food

    09:24 Wrapping Up: Share Your Food Adventures

    09:40 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

    Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

    Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

    Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

    Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

    Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

    Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

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  • Fuel Your Flow: Top Foods for a Happy Menstrual Phase S2E29
    Jul 4 2025

    Top 3 Foods for Your Menstrual Phase | Period Besties Podcast

    Join Stasha and Katie in this episode of the Period Besties Podcast as they delve into the top three recommended foods for the menstrual phase. Learn about the benefits of eggs, beets, and dark fruits like blueberries and cherries. Get practical tips on how to incorporate these foods into your diet to improve your hormonal health and overall well-being. From easy egg recipes to delicious beet salads, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate your menstrual phase with ease. Don't miss out on the valuable information shared by experienced period coaches Stasha and Katie, who bring over 20 years of combined experience in menstrual coaching. Tune in and discover how the right foods can make a significant difference in your menstrual health.

    Ready to dive into foods for your cycle? Grab: Food in Flow https://stasha.kartra.com/page/FIFLP and Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book

    00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

    01:19 Introduction to Menstrual Phase Foods

    01:34 Eggs: The Versatile Menstrual Phase Food

    04:56 Beets: The Iron-Rich Powerhouse

    08:45 Dark Fruits: Antioxidant-Rich Delights

    11:28 Wrapping Up and What's Next

    12:02 Thank You and Farewell

    Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

    Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

    Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

    Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

    Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

    Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

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  • From Chocolate to Nutrient Rich Feasts: Delicious Deep Luteal Insights S2E28
    Jul 3 2025

    Deep Luteal Phase: Must-Have Foods for Hormonal Balance - Period Besties Podcast

    Join Stasha and Katie in this episode of the Period Besties Podcast as they dive into the deep luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Discover the top three foods that can help curb cravings and maintain hormonal balance during this crucial time. From the magic of dark chocolate and nutrient-dense red meats to the versatility of mushrooms, they share their favorite recipes, tips, and personal cravings.

    Perfect for those looking to improve their hormonal health or considering a career in period coaching. Tune in for practical advice and delicious inspiration!

    Ready to dive into foods for your cycle? Grab:

    Food in Flow https://stasha.kartra.com/page/FIFLP and

    Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book

    00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

    01:19 Introduction to Christmas in July

    01:31 Deep Luteal Phase: Chocolate Cravings

    05:07 Deep Luteal Phase: Red Meat Cravings

    07:49 Deep Luteal Phase: Mushroom Magic

    11:36 Conclusion and Sponsor Shoutout

    Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

    Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

    Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

    Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

    Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

    Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

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  • Revolutionizing Postpartum Recovery: Insights from a Pelvic Health Expert Lynn Schulte S2E25
    Jun 24 2025

    Unlocking the Secrets of Postpartum Healing with Lynn Schulte | Period Besties Podcast

    In this eye-opening episode of the Period Besties Podcast, hosts Stasha and Katie welcome Lynn Schulte, a pelvic health physical therapist with over 30 years of experience. Dive deep into the often-overlooked postpartum recovery process as Lynn shares her groundbreaking insights on physical and emotional healing. Learn about the 'open birthing pattern,' scar tissue massage, and the importance of truly listening to the body. Perfect for new moms and anyone considering a career in period coaching, this episode is packed with invaluable wisdom and practical tips.

    Lynn Schulte is a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist for over 30 year’s and she is the principle instructor and found of the Institute for Birth Healing. She has successfully healed thousands of women from all the issues women experience after birth and is now teaching courses to bodyworkers to help them do the same. She found a common birth pattern that shows up in the pelvis after birth and knows how to effectively release these patterns. Knowing we are more than just our bodies, Lynn works on all levels, physically, energetically, and spiritually with women to help them access their full potential. She also teaches bodyworkers how to work with the energy of the body and how to access and use your intuition in your bodywork sessions. She offers a certification process to help birth professionals become Birth Healing Practitioners. Lynn holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from St. Louis University, St. Louis Missouri.

    Here are some Lynn spoke about during the episode

    How to Close the Open Birthing Pattern in the Pelvis: https://youtu.be/JRUPAwTN1P4?si=GH1srYGpyNlhFuKD

    Oblique Stretch and Release: https://youtu.be/6sjFPWPY2Ec?si=kt33A1fp6vuiAj3r

    How to Massage Your C-Section Scar: https://youtu.be/p-VfUJ6JcWo?si=3mNA15e1oH917K1V

    Institute For Birth Healing Directory of Providers: https://directory.instituteforbirthhealing.com

    Center for Birth Healing Clinical Practice to set up One on one-on-one sessions in Person or Online: https://centerforbirthhealing.com/

    Institute for Birth Healing Online Courses for Providers: https://Instituteforbirthhealing.com

    Confidence in Your Core, Pelvic Floor and More for MOMS: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/confidence-core-pelvic-floor/

    Centerforbirthhealing.com. Instituteforbirthhealing.com

    Free Course on Instituteforbirthhealing.com. Common Postpartum Patterns and Sacral Flexion Patterns

    00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

    01:19 Introduction to Today's Episode

    04:20 Insights on Post-Birthing Process with Lynn

    06:31 Lynn's Journey into Postpartum Care

    10:00 Understanding Pelvic Health Post-Birth

    13:09 Addressing Common Postpartum Issues

    19:45 The Importance of Pelvic Floor Therapy

    25:04 Healing Trauma in the Pelvic Space

    31:45 Discovering the Root Cause of Pain

    32:17 The Importance of Releasing Trauma

    33:49 Debriefing Birth Experiences

    37:45 Challenges in the Physical Therapy Field

    40:58 Supporting Moms and Addressing Pelvic Pain

    48:20 Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Insights

    52:41 Final Thoughts and Resources

    Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

    Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

    Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

    Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

    Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

    Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

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  • Exploring the Mysteries of the Womb with Anna Skordai S2E24
    Jun 17 2025

    Reconnecting with Your Womb: Insights from Womb Worker and Healer Anna Skordai

    In this enlightening episode of the Period Besties Podcast, hosts Stasha and Katie dive deep into the world of womb work with special guest Anna Skordai. Anna shares her personal journey with endometriosis and how it led her to become a certified abdominal massage therapist and womb healer. The trio discusses the emotional, physical, and energetic aspects of womb work, the importance of connecting with one's womb, and practical tips for listeners to start their own healing journeys. Anna also talks about the cultural and generational aspects of womb wisdom and offers insights into various healing modalities, including belly breathing, massages, energetic clearings, and family constellations. Perfect for anyone seeking to improve their menstrual health or considering a career in womb work, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiring stories.

    Anna Skordai is a trauma-informed Mizan Abdominal Massage Therapist, Womb Awakening Teacher & Mentor, Theta Healing Practitioner, a Female Health Ambassador and an Embodied Woman. She is passionate about helping women to re-discover the power and wisdom they have within their Wombs, support and guide them on their femininity journey as well as holding sacred space to ALL of our feminine emotions. She has worked with hundreds of women in group setting, as well as personally and after her move to Italy, she continues her femininity work both online and in-person, spreading the word about Mizan, Self-Care Massages and its benefits to all women regardless of age. She is a big nature lover and is feeling super blessed in living in South-Tyrol, where the Dolomites, the waterfalls, lakes and mountains are surrounding her everyday life, and she is excited to introduce other women to this magical part of the world.

    https://bookme.name/annaskordai https://www.instagram.com/annaskordaifemininitycoaching/; https://www.facebook.com/annaskordaifemininitycoaching/

    00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast

    01:19 Diving into Womb Work

    04:20 Introducing Anna Skordai

    05:26 Anna's Journey with Endometriosis

    13:24 Understanding Womb Work

    20:44 Connecting with Your Womb

    24:10 The Power of Abdominal Massage

    32:59 Holistic Healing Approaches

    35:35 Witnessing Transformations

    36:16 Preparing for Healing Sessions

    37:57 Daily Self-Care Rituals

    40:46 Mentoring and Womb Clearings

    44:53 Future of Menstrual Support

    Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

    Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

    Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

    Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

    Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

    Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

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  • Unlocking Fertility Secrets with Dr. Kela Smith S2E23
    Jun 10 2025

    Unlocking Fertility Secrets with Dr. Kela Smith | Period Besties Podcast

    In this episode of the Period Besties Podcast, hosts Stasha and Katie dive deep into the world of fertility and hormonal health with special guest Dr. Kayla Smith. Explore common misconceptions about fertility treatments, the importance of thorough hormone testing, and impactful lifestyle changes for fertility. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey with unexplained infertility, her path to becoming a holistic fertility and hormone doctor, and the creation of the Hormone Puzzle Society. Tune in for practical tips, inspiring stories, and expert advice that can help improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy.

    Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural and Holistic Medicine as well as Double Board Certification as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) and Doctor of Humanitarian Medicine (DHM). Dr. Kela is also a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist (BCFN) and a 5x Board-Certified Health Coach (BCHC). She founded The Hormone Puzzle Society and the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. The Hormone Puzzle Society is a health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy and through this platform Dr. Kela and her team work with women/couples coaching them on how to optimize their body/mind/spirit so they can get and stay pregnant, bring home a healthy baby, have an easy postpartum as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. The Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone wanting to become a fertility coach. Dr. Kela has over 25 years of experience in integrative health and has published multiple books on fertility, hormones, and pregnancy as well as seven distinct online courses. She is also the host of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Solving Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit, and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit.

    https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/

    A Recipe Guide to Naturally Boost Your Egg Health and Support Your Fertility. This FREE Recipe Guide features hand-picked recipes to nourish your body, improve egg health, and balance hormones. These simple, delicious recipes also support your fertility goals while being easy to make. This FREE Recipe Guide features hand-picked recipes to nourish your body, improve egg health, and balance hormones. These simple, delicious recipes also support your fertility goals while being easy to make.

    https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/egg-health-guide/

    Instagram- www.instagram.com/kela_healthcoach

    Facebook - www.facebook.com/kelahealthcoach

    Podcast - https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/podcast

    00:00 Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast 01:19 Introduction to Today's Episode with Dr. Kayla Smith 03:30 Dr. Kayla Smith's Personal Journey with Infertility 05:55 Understanding Fertility and Common Misconceptions 10:27 The Importance of Comprehensive Health History 15:31 Essential Blood Work and Supplements for Fertility 21:21 The Role of Diet and Supplements in Fertility 24:30 Adrenal Fatigue and Its Impact on Fertility 32:22 The Rewarding Experience of Helping Others 33:02 Whole Food Nutrition for Fertility 34:19 Limiting Sugar and Unhealthy Oils 35:26 Gluten and Dairy Considerations 37:06 Personal Experiences with Whole Foods 40:04 Client Detox and Reintroduction 45:05 Balancing Self-Care and Family 47:43 Future of Women's Health 49:52 Lightning Round Questions 58:59 Closing Remarks and Free Gifts

    Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.

    Email us: PeriodBestiesPodcast@gmail.com

    Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com

    Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBressack

    Freebies: Charting with Stasha https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Eating For Your Hormones Guide https://katiebressack.com/freegift/

    Books: The Revolution Will Be Bloody https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Bloody Brilliant Business https://PeriodCoachingSchool.com/Bloody-Brilliant-Business-book Eating For Your Hormones Recipe Book https://katiebressack.com/hormone-balancing-recipe-book/

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