CYCLICAL Podcast

There’s a lot of talk about mold and ALSO a lot of misconceptions. I’m so excited to share this episode with Brian Karr as he really breaks down everything from signs you may be affected by mold to how to check your own home for mold signs and more! As always, my podcast is NEVER intended to make you fearful. Instead, I hope this helps you feel informed so you can check around your own home or future homes and be able to see if there’s signs of mold and be able to take appropriate steps to protect yourself if so.    Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   Like Brian and I talked about, a quality air filter is a MUST! You can get an AirDoctor right now for up to 50% off! https://www.airdoctorpro.com/?oid=17&affid=5371&c=cassandrawilder In this episode we talk about: Why some people struggle so much more with mold Considerations with homes What to do if you find mold in your home The five signs of water damage in a home so you can look through your current or prospective home Three things you can do to limit exposure in your home whether you have known mold or not Testing options And so much more 🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Get on the waiting list: www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   About Brian: Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex chronic medical conditions. He helps individuals and families to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues. Brian is the Co-Founder of We Inspect, the host of #moldfinders: RADIO and an expert at identifying indicators of mold growth. Including but not limited to strategic sampling, validating, and developing remedial strategies for mold growth and biotoxin production in all areas of a home or building including walls, floors, ceilings, crawl spaces, basements, attics, and HVAC systems.   Connect with Brian: www.yesweinspect.com  IG: @moldfinders 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

Minerals are a BIG DEAL and could even be influencing your hormone and thyroid health! This episode starts to break down minerals, why they’re important and testing. HTMA testing is a hugely helpful test to start to understand your mineral status.    Get on the waiting list for my NEW program here - https://www.cassandrawilder.com/signup Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode I talk about: What minerals are The importance of minerals and how they impact hormone health and the thyroid The four core minerals How to test minerals And more! 🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   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

Tired AF? Can’t get out of bed in the morning? Living with a cup of coffee in your hand? This episode is for you! I’m joined by Holly Bradich and this episode is FULL of mic drop moments.   Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode we talk about: Why it’s not “adrenal fatigue” you’re struggling with What the HPA is Why everyone has issues with their adrenals The culprits that tax our adrenals the most How blood sugar impacts energy levels How mindfulness plays into healing fatigue Inflammation, histamines and other factors Real solutions on where to start And so much more 🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Get on the waiting list: www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   About Holly: Holly is a functional nutritionist and foodie, with a passion for empowering women to take charge of their gut health and get their body back! She's the owner of Mindful Vitality: a nutrition coaching business, as well as the host of the Fix Your Gut Podcast and the creator of the Fix Your Gut Formula and Banish the Bloat mini course. With degrees in nutrition and psychology, Holly is passionate about taking a science based, yet holistic approach to gut healing and harnessing the power of the gut-brain connection to not just optimize gut health, but mental wellness, too. An engaging and entertaining speaker, Holly loves diving into the science of the gut microbiome, but also keeping listeners engaged and using her own brand of humour and gut health puns. Connect with Holly: @mindful_vitality  https://www.mindfulvitality-fygf.com/ 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

With thyroid imbalances on the rise, this conversation is SO IMPORTANT! Unfortunately most of us are just handed medication when we have a thyroid imbalance and very rarely are we given tools to investigate deeper. While thyroid medication can be helpful, it does NOT address why we have a thyroid imbalance in the first place   Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode we talk about: What the thyroid is and how it works Why so many women are struggling with their thyroid health The root causes of thyroid imbalances Symptoms of hypothyroidism  Hashimoto’s 101 Dr. Vong’s suggestions for a balanced thyroid Testing to consider And more! 🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   About Dr. Vong: Dr. Rachel Vong is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto, Canada. Her passion and area of clinical focus include thyroid disorders, specifically hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, digestive health, and hormone imbalance. She is the founder of the Thyroid Reset System, a 4 month comprehensive thyroid program that has helped hundreds of women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s increase their energy, lose the extra weight and get back to feeling like themselves again.  Having struggled with debilitating anxiety, burnout, and a myriad of gut issues for several years, it has become her mission in life to help guide and empower other women to take charge of their own health so that they can live a life that they love.   Connect with Dr. Vong: Instagram: www.instagram.com/drvongnd Thyroid Reset System: https://www.drvongnd.com/thyroidresetsystem Loved this episode? Tag me @drcassandrawilder and Dr. Vong to share the love or text this to a friend who may need this information   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

The MOST common hormone imbalance I see among women… low progesterone! But what can we really do when we’re dealing with low progesterone symptoms like breast tenderness, PMS, insomnia, bloat and short cycles? This episode answers that!   Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode I talk about: What progesterone is and why it’s important How you can track progesterone / ovulation at home Symptoms of low progesterone Real foundational solutions to address low progesterone Macronutrients and low progesterone What blood sugar has to do with progesterone Cortisol vs. progesterone Caloric needs as women And so much more   Order your Tempdrop with an additional 12% off with code CASSWILDER: www.tempdrop.com Grab my Healing After Birth Control workshop: www.cassandrawilder.com/store 🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Get on the waiting list: www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   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

If you are new here or haven’t followed me on IG for long, you may not know that blood sugar balance is KEY for hormone balance! With up to 80% of people dealing with insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation on the rise, this conversation is SO IMPORTANT. Because whether you’re diabetic or not, blood sugar matters for long term health and wellness   Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode we talk about: Blood sugar and how it impacts EVERYTHING in our bodies How blood sugar issues go on to create hormone issues What insulin resistance is and why so many people struggle with it Where to start with lab testing and blood sugar Danielle’s top blood sugar hacks for women How modern health advice creates MORE issues for women And more! 🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   About Danielle: Danielle "Dani" Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in hypoglycemia, and reactive hypoglycemia. Her journey into this specialized field was fueled by her personal battle with PCOS, which she successfully reversed after learning that blood sugar issues and insulin resistance were at the root.  From overcoming PCOS, hypoglycemia, cystic acne, PMS, and weight loss resistance, Dani realized the power of balanced blood sugar and its vital role in overall health. This drives her mission to empower others to recognize and remedy their blood sugar issues, even when the early signs are often dismissed or misdiagnosed.  Dani uses a holistic approach to optimizing blood sugar combining nutrient-dense diets, lifestyle changes, and stress management techniques. She is the host of the top 50 Nutrition Podcast, Unlock the Sugar Shackles. She is also the creator of the transformative "Blood Sugar Mastery Program."   Connect with Danielle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellehamiltonhealth  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealth  Website: https://daniellehamiltonhealth.com/  Podcast: https://unlockthesugarshackles.buzzsprout.com/  Blood Sugar Mastery Waitlist: https://www.daniellehamiltonhealth.com/blood-sugar-mastery Loved this episode? Tag me @drcassandrawilder and Danielle to share the love or text this to a friend who may need this information   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 CAN improve your egg quality 100% naturally! By focusing on simple fundamental things, you can improve your egg quality over the next 3 months   Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode I talk about: What egg quality is and why it declines The WORST things you can do for your egg quality My six tips for improved egg quality naturally And more! Shop my favorite supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/cassandrawilder   🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   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

Trigger warning - sensitive topics are discussed in this episode   Most of us have experienced trauma in our lives and yet few of us feel confident in navigating trauma and helping our bodies process it. This episode with Ali Kates is hugely valuable with tools, education and wisdom surrounding trauma!    Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode we talk about: What trauma is and how it affects us The symptoms of long term trauma Big T and little t trauma PTSD Nervous system regulation and simple tools and practices How trauma affects our physical health And so much more 🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   About Ali: As a Trauma Trained Coach & Somatic Experience Practitioner (In-Training) I believe that trauma & emotional pain is not just about what happened to you, but how it left your nervous system after said event. The thing that people do not realize about trauma is that it cannot be "out talked" or "out thought", it lives in the BODY. Most people that I work with (including myself) have tried almost everything under the sun to work on themselves and their emotional pain/trauma but nothing seems to move the needle until they address the trauma stored in the body. The body remembers everything even if your mind forgets and this is why in my coaching practice I focus largely on the BODY. When trauma is stored in the body for too long it will start manifesting in disease, autoimmune, gut dysbiosis, skin issues, fatigue, weight gain, and more. The key to working through this is learning the tools to move it out of your body. Remember what works for one person might not work for you and that is OKAY. Your healing is unique just like YOU.   Connect with Ali: https://www.instagram.com/alikates.co/  www.alikates.co Use code CYCLICAL20 to save 20% on Ali’s program Loved this episode? Tag me @drcassandrawilder and Ali to share the love or text this to a friend who may need this information   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

Most of us never think about our gallbladders… until something is suddenly wrong! Maybe your doctor has suggested removing it or maybe you had an emergency surgery. Or… you may be eager to learn more about your gallbladder for preventative reasons. I’m so excited about this conversation with The Gallbladder Nutritionist Olivia Haas   Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode we talk about: What the gallbladder is and why it matters What are signs of a gallbladder issue How do doctors usually detect gallbladder problems Root causes to consider with any gallbladder issue What’s the deal with supplements like ox bile What do people need to know who have had their gallbladder removed And so much more  🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   Olivia Haas, a board certified nutritionist passionate about all things gallbladder health! I help individuals work to save their gallbladder or restore their health without a gallbladder.    Connect with Olivia: www.gallbladderdiet.com  IG: gallbladder.nutritionist Pinterest: Gallbladder Nutritionist   Loved this episode? Tag me @drcassandrawilder and Olivia to share the love or text this to a friend who is struggling with their gallbladder health    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

Raise your hand if your nervous system feels like the cat who gets electrocuted in Chevy Chases’ Christmas Vacation? Yeah… me too girl. But what do we do about it and how do we restore gentle balance and peace? That’s what this episode is all about!    Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode we talk about: Signs of nervous system dysregulation Physical symptoms of stress in the body Why we reach to coping mechanisms like wine, phone scrolling, netflix etc Simple techniques for regulation How to manage stress when it’s from something we cannot control Why just self care, baths and massages don’t work Stress hormones And so much more  🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   Lindsay Dorka is a Occupational therapist and women's stress, anxiety, and mindset coach   Connect with Lindsay: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing_with_lindsay/ https://wellbeingwithlindsay.com Loved this episode? Tag me @drcassandrawilder and Lindsay to share the love or text this to a friend who needs some nervous system 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

Welcome back my friends! Let’s talk about gut health! Do you need a daily probiotic? Will a greens powder magically fix your health? Is dairy bad for you? Let’s dive into all of it with Madisen aka The Gut Goddess   Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode we talk about: What gut health is and signs things are imbalanced How to reintroduce dairy into your diet Foundational steps to balance your gut health Is red meat supportive for gut health? Madisen’s approach to bloat, acne, constipation and more How to step away from restriction and food fears Madisen’s thoughts on probiotics, green powders and more Nourishment and food for your gut  And so much more  🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea   Madisen aka The Gut Goddess is a nutritionist/health coach helping individuals beat their bloat, food sensitivities & heal their guts in a holistic way.    Connect with Madisen: @the.gut.goddess  thegutgoddess.com Loved this episode? Tag me @drcassandrawilder and Madisen to share the love or text this to a friend you know is struggling with their gut health

Welcome to season 4 of the CYCLICAL Podcast! And I’m kicking off the season with my long awaited birth story! I can’t believe almost one year ago I was about to give birth to my son. I had NO idea what to expect (no book or course can fully prepare you for birth!) but I was so ecstatic to meet my future baby. Whether you want a hospital birth or a home birth, I hope my story feels empowering, authentic and raw to listen to and reminds you how incredible birth truly is    Jubilance is the leading evidence-based, scientific approach to PMS relief and it’s what thousands of women are raving about! Go to https://jubilance.com/cyclical/ and get $10 off. Plus enjoy free shipping and a money back guarantee!   In this episode I talk about: My full raw birth story How labor began and why I was in denial that labor had really started If I had an Instagramable orgasmic birth  The wisdom birth taught me How things went postpartum And more  🩸 Do your symptoms indicate a hormone imbalance?? Take my free quiz and learn what your symptoms mean and what hormone imbalance could be to blame! www.cassandrawilder.com/quiz   🩸 Balance your cycle and hormones with me in Period Reboot! Doors are open now:  www.cassandrawilder.com/period   🩸 Get my free herbal tea guide and start making nourishing teas for your cycle: www.cassandrawilder.com/tea Loved this episode? Tag me @drcassandrawilder on your stories   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 asked and I’m delivering!! I am ecstatic to welcome Biological Dentist Dr. Leedia Riman onto the podcast today. I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned more about oral health and biological dentistry from Instagram than I have in my years of seeing dentists! Dr. Leedia’s account stood out to me because she talks about SO much that’s often overlooked by standard dentists - how hormones impact our teeth, the truth about fluoride and considerations as women to keep our oral health optimal This episode will probably blow you away and make you feel so much more empowered in your oral health. If you’re seeking a dentist like Dr. Leedia, I recommend searching for Bi In this episode we talk about: What biological dentistry really is Why women are more prone to dental problems How pregnancy, egg freezing and IVF impact oral health How birth control negatively impacts the teeth Is fluoride good to use?? Key things to do to support your oral health while pregnant Benefits of hydroxyapatite  What happens if we mouth breath a lot Dr. Leedia’s five pillars to healthy teeth What to do about receding gum lines and cavities Nutrition and oral health The roles of K2 and Vitamin D3 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 About today’s guest: I’m Dr Leedia and I am a biological dentist focusing on whole body health: specifically, women’s dental health and early childhood dental education.  Dental trauma often stems from childhood, and that can be significantly changed through infant oral health before teeth come in and positive connection. Dental decay ranks as the #1 chronic disease worldwide amongst children - completely preventable.  Over 65% of women go through preventable dental disease during or soon after their pregnancies. Gum disease and inflammation in the oral cavity are linked to premature labor, lower birthweights, heart disease and the list goes on!  It’s time to put our mouth back where it belongs, our body! The mouth-body connection is a real one. Hormones don’t discriminate. Dental materials and procedures used in the mouth have an impact on the body. And many physical diseases impact the wellness of the oral cavity.  My mission as a dentist is to bring women’s dental health to the table, through education, and empowerment. In creating a liaison between the medical world and dental world, we are bridging the gap and creating the ability for our patients to achieve optimal whole body health. Connect with Dr. Leedia: @drleedia Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen and Dr. Leedia 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

Stress hormones are fun to live on… until they’re not! While we can literally become addicted to stress hormones and basically live on them, this always catches up to us. Whether we’re now seeing symptoms like thyroid issues, not ovulating, missing periods or weight changes, we have to look at stress hormones.  DOORS ARE OPEN FOR PERIOD REBOOT!!! This week only! Join now at www.cassandrawilder.com/period to save your spot. Doors close on August 25th! Take a root cause approach to your hormone, period and metabolic symptoms  In this episode I talk about: What it looks like to run on stress hormones Key symptoms that indicate high stress The pregnenolone steal The worst “healthy habits” that contribute to stress Easy shifts to get out of the sympathetic nervous system Restrictive dieting and long term concerns Is low carb good? Stress and the liver 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 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

Holy moly I’m in my 3rd trimester!!! The clock is ticking and before I know it, baby will be here! I am super excited for my Home Birth and lots of you had questions about it. Why did we pick a home birth? How are we preparing? What do we actually NEED for a home birth? And his my partner on board? So I answered it all this week!   This episode is part of our #cyclicalbirthseries    And as always with everything on my platform and podcast, this is educational and never to invoke shame.  In this episode I talk about: Why we chose a home birth Our home birth “plan” What items we have on hand for the home birth What items we are buying for baby and what items we aren’t investing in Myths about “due” date My partner’s thoughts on homebirth and if he’s supportive  Who you should invite to your birth My favorite pregnancy books to read What if something goes wrong??  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   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

Welcome back beautiful friends! I am ecstatic about this episode because it’s near and dear to my heart as a pregnant mama!! I knew from the moment I got pregnant that I wanted to do a home birth. I was lucky to witness my sister homebirth her four beautiful kids and the peace and serenity I saw in her birth spaces helped me see birth as a powerful initiation. When I shared about my home birth plans on IG, I received some questions as to why I chose a home birth. I have THE best community ever and so there were some earnest questions but zero judgment or criticism. I love you all so much!  And as always with everything on my platform and podcast, this is educational and never to invoke shame. However you may have birthed your children is valid and beautiful. I believe in informed consent and I do believe many women do not know they have options outside of the hospital and interventions they may not fully understand the risks of. May this episode fall into the hands of women who are interested in learning and/or want to know their options to birth their own way.  In this episode we talk about: Natural birth vs. birth interventions The risks of interventions like epidurals, induction, pitocin, cervical checks and more Considerations around “emergencies” in birth Things to actually invest in for birth and baby The importance of informed consent Ditching the “nice girl” mentality in pregnancy and birth Healing postpartum Bringing the village back Breastfeeding considerations And so much more Continued reading: Ultrasound: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12071478/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18635388/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4551225/ https://www.midwiferytoday.com/mt-articles/ultrasound-weighing-propaganda-facts/ https://www.aims.org.uk/assets/media/26/ultrasound-unsound.pdf https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/avoid-fetal-keepsake-images-heartbeat-monitors Epidurals: https://www.llli.org/birth-interventions/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/effect-of-epidurals-on-breastfeeding/ https://www.aacc.org/media/press-release-archive/2020/03-mar/when-mothers-receive-fentanyl-epidurals-during-labor-fentanyl-can-pass-to-their-babies https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306987718303372 https://academic.oup.com/jalm/article/5/4/686/5809169?login=false https://www.jabfm.org/content/jabfp/16/1/7.full.pdf Benefits of physiological birth: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4235054/ Oxytocin vs. Pitocin: https://sarahbuckley.com/pitocin-side-effects-part1/ https://www.nct.org.uk/labour-birth/your-guide-labour/hormones-labour-oxytocin-and-others-how-they-work Pitocin not recommended for elective inductions in pregnant women (see top of page 2):https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/018261s031lbl.pdf Pitocin and risk of PPH: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3555986/ 🩸 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 About today’s guest Saima: Doula turned Radical Birthkeeper, I run a radical birth education programme teaching women and partners what they REALLY need to know to experience natural birth rather than interventions. 94% of the women who do my course experience natural birth vs. the UK first time mama average of 34% and 66% have a homebirth vs. the UK average of 2% (stats from our groups who birthed in 2021) Follow Saima for more wisdom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewildbirthfree/  Website: livewildbirthfree.com 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

Welcome back! So excited to talk about the postpartum window and answer all of your amazing questions you asked on Instagram! Women tend to spend so much time preparing for pregnancy and birth but sometimes the postpartum window is overlooked. How long is ideal for rest? What is the significance of the fourth trimester? What could help us have a more replenishing experience post birth? My interview with Kelsi Ludvigsen answers these questions and more! This episode is part of our #cyclicalbirthseries  And as always with everything on my platform and podcast, this is educational and never to invoke shame.  Today’s episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, my FAVORITE super soft sheets. Try it for 100 days and love it or get your money back  Take 40% off your order with code “goddesspodcast” at https://cozyearth.com/products/bamboo-sheet-set?variant=40252110405812 In this episode we talk about: What the fourth trimester really is How long we should rest for How to set yourself up for a restful postpartum window When a period may be expected to return How to prevent postpartum depression Options to get more help from your family or community What our hormones are doing after baby arrives How much blood loss is normal How to get support during the postpartum period 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 About today’s guest Kelsi: Kelsi Ludvigsen is a postpartum educator, Visionary and mother of two living in copenhagen denmark. She is a yoga studio owner turned postpartum doula and her goal with her work is to keep it simple, realistic, and possible for all postpartum people. ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠ Her mission is to revolutionize the way we show up for postpartum culture and motherhood through evidence-based research mixed with traditional wisdom and self-care so that a community of mothers emerge feeling empowered, healed, and celebrated.⁠⁠ @kelsiludvigsen  Kelsiludvigsen.com Giveinkind.com can be a great website for friends and family to sign up to bring meals or offer services like house cleaning or mama help  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

The episode you’ve all been waiting for is here!! I got to interview board certified OBGYN Nathan Riley and this conversation was beyond eye opening. Most people would agree that modern Obstetrics could use a LOT of improvement and yet not many changes have happened to improve maternal care. It was incredible to get to have such a candid conversation with Nathan and essentially ask him ALL the questions many of us have wished we could ask an OBGYN.    This episode is part of our #cyclicalbirthseries    And as always with everything on my platform and podcast, this is educational and never to invoke shame.    Today’s episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, my FAVORITE super soft sheets. Try it for 100 days and love it or get your money back  Take 40% off your order with code “goddesspodcast” at https://cozyearth.com/products/bamboo-sheet-set?variant=40252110405812   In this episode we talk about: Nathan’s story leaving the conventional model as a OBGYN Is it physicians or insurance that more so dictate care? Options with Group B Strep Considerations if you choose to work with a OBGYN Is the Hep B shot and Vitamin K shot necessary? Is breaking the water a bad thing to encourage labor? Benefits of delayed cord clamping The sad truth around having to pay out of pocket for midwifery care Is there really significant risk to being 42 weeks gestation? Are doctors taught how to deliver breech babies? 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   Nathan Riley is a board certified OBGYN who left the conventional model to do more inspired work. He works with women from conception to menopause, providing natural means whenever possible to promote vitality and autonomy in health decision-making. Connect with him: @nathanrileyobgyn  www.belovedholistics.com  Podcast: The Holistic OBGYN   Loved this episode? Tag me @menstruationqueen and Dr. Nathan 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

Welcome back and get ready for this juicy episode today! I polled all of you on IG and got almost a hundred questions about breastfeeding! It seems all of us have real questions about breastfeeding, how to set ourselves up for success, the down low on pumping, how to keep milk supply up, things that prevent breastfeeding success, tips to avoid mastitis and more! Whether you are a mama or planning to breastfeed in the future, I think everyone will learn something interesting in this episode.    This episode is part of our #cyclicalbirthseries    Today’s episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, my FAVORITE super soft sheet. Try it for 100 days and love it or get your money back  Take 40% off your order with code “goddesspodcast” at https://cozyearth.com/products/bamboo-sheet-set?variant=40252110405812   And as always with everything on my platform and podcast, this is educational and never to invoke shame.    In this episode we talk about: What a lactation counselor is How often a baby needs to eat Common struggles with breastfeeding Avoiding painful nursing and cracked nipples How to keep milk supply up Pumping Nourishment while breastfeeding How many calories are needed for breastfeeding Mastitis prevention Can you breastfeed and use a bottle? Milk storage Teas and lactation cookies 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   About today’s guest Andrea Haskin: I’m a mom of 2, a former middle school English teacher, certified lactation counselor and peer breastfeeding counselor with La Leche League. in upstate NY. I believe parents have been led astray by the modern medical-industrial system and the multitude of opinions and information available and have dampened the ability to mother biologically and instinctually. I want to encourage mothers to take back that instinctual power in order to be less dependent on the systems that took away their authority. I created Instinctual Mothering Because I want every new mom to know that they don’t have to listen to anything anybody else says about how to raise their own baby.  Instagram @instinctualmothering   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

I’m so excited to share…. I’m pregnant!!!! And what an incredible initiation it has been! I have been diving into ALL the layers of pregnancy and have lots of exciting things to share with you, including: How I found out I was pregnant What my symptoms have been like My approach to resolving morning sickness What pregnancy cravings REALLY mean and how to listen to them Why I chose NOT to take a prenatal My home birth plan Maternity brands I’m eager to try And more!   JOIN PERIOD REBOOT NOW : www.cassandrawilder.com/period My hormone and period program is open for enrollment THIS WEEK ONLY! Get to the root of your symptoms, learn how to balance your hormones and receive expert support A reminder, this episode shares MY experience! I encourage you to do your own research and decide what is right for you.    And if you have questions you’d like to submit to my home birth episode, please watch my IG stories for the question box in about a week!