The Cycle Codes (The PMDD Podcast)

This week on The Cycle Codes™ Podcast, I’m joined by the unapologetically real and wildly loved Kat John — speaker, coach, meditation teacher and woman who has been deeply honest about her perimenopause journey.Together, we dive into:• What perimenopause actually feels like behind the scenes• How Kat navigates mood shifts, brain fog and anxiety while running a big brand• The surprising moment she realised she’d hated her period for 25 years• How she rebuilt a relationship with her cycle later in life• The conversations that changed everything in her marriage• Why “weaponising the cycle” destroys connection — and how to repair fast• The sacred shift from self-judgment to self-kindness• Navigating rage, tenderness, responsibility, and being a human woman in a messy worldKat is one of the most grounded, authentic and emotionally honest women I've ever spoken to — and this conversation will land for ANY woman navigating cycles, relationships, or the beginnings of perimenopause.🎧 Listen in, share it with a friend, and tag me with your takeaways.Connect with Kat:Insta: @kat.johnWebsite: katjohn.com.au---The Cycle Codes:Instagram: @thecyclecodes🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download hereDisclaimer:The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Nik Toth from The Aware Family – nutrition therapist, Aware Parenting practitioner, and mum – for a raw, honest conversation about fertility, birth trauma and why our babies’ tears are not the problem.Nik shares how she was told she had blocked fallopian tubes, a thinning egg reserve, no ovulation and a partner with almost zero sperm count… and that “not even IVF” would work. Instead of accepting that as the final truth, she leaned into her background in nutritional medicine, herbs, supplements, energy work and nervous system support – and fell pregnant six weeks later.We also dive into her birth story in Bali – a planned home water birth that turned into an emergency C-section, NICU, meconium aspiration and the most harrowing 15 minutes of her life when she thought her baby had died and nobody in the operating theatre spoke to her in English.From there, we talk about:How her “colicky baby” cried 10–12 hours a day for monthsThe moment she discovered Aware Parenting and decided to listen instead of constantly soothing and shushingWhat actually happens when a baby has a big cry in safe armsWhy suppressing feelings in babies shows up later as sleep issues, behaviour and anxietyThe link between nervous system regulation, hormones, sleep and our cyclesIf you’re a cycle-aware mum, pregnant, trying to conceive, or healing a birth story – this one will land deep.Trigger warning: We do talk about birth trauma, NICU and emergency C-section. Please listen gently.Connect with Nik & her work:🌐 theawarefamily.comThe freebie for exhausted parents: https://my.theawarefamily.com/3essentialsThe link for the 8 free sleep audits https://niktoth.thrivecart.com/sleep-audit/?coupon=CYCLECODES---The Cycle Codes:Instagram: @thecyclecodes🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download hereDisclaimer:The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a lighthouse for anyone who’s been told “there’s nothing you can do.” Roxanne shares her raw, unfiltered journey—from heavy periods at 11, years on the pill (and a frightening breast lump), anxiety, panic attacks, and two miscarriages… to finally saying “enough,” studying naturopathic nutrition, and rebuilding her health from the inside out.We unpack:• Why PMDD is multifactorial (and why a single pill won’t fix a systems problem)• The missing piece: nervous system regulation as the foundation for every change• How mineral depletion and heavy metals (HTMA), gut dysfunction, and trauma can blunt hormone signaling• Practical supports: circadian rhythm resets, blood sugar basics, seed cycling, meal-prepping for luteal, and testing that brings clarity• The difference between PMDD flare-ups and being a human with emotions (and why repair matters)Roxanne now supports women worldwide with a whole-systems lens—so you can stop negotiating with your truth and start living symptom-free(ish) cycles with real tools, not guesswork. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or defeated, this one will put power back in your hands.Connect with Roxanne:Www.the-HSCC.com Instagram: holisticselfcare.coEmail: [email protected] ---The Cycle Codes:Instagram: @thecyclecodes🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download hereDisclaimer:The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if PMDD isn’t a life sentence — but an invitation to know yourself more deeply?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Brianna Viegas, PMDD coach and graduate of Lisa de Jong’s Menstrual Cycle Awareness program, to talk about what life looks like after PMDD.We unpack:Why “PMDD is incurable” is one of the most damaging myths out thereHow to shift from managing symptoms to living symptom-freePartnering with your body instead of trying to fix itNavigating motherhood, relationships, and identity through the lens of cyclical awarenessThe beauty of repair, regulation, and real self-trustBrianna shares her personal evolution from survival to sovereignty — and what it really means to live in rhythm with your body beyond diagnosis.To get in touch with Briana:https://brianavillegas.comhttps://brianavillegas.com/holidaybundleInsta: @brianavillegascoaching---The Cycle Codes:Instagram: @thecyclecodes🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download hereDisclaimer:The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this soul-stirring episode, I’m joined by Emily from Whole & Wild, a professional coach helping women uncage their intuition and reclaim their bigness.We dive deep into the four feminine archetypes — Maiden, Mother, Wild Woman, and Crone — and how understanding these cyclical energies can reconnect you to your body’s natural rhythm and wisdom.Emily shares her personal story of “caging” her intuition, the moment she chose to live wild and free, and the powerful metaphor of the wolves returning to Yellowstone — a story that mirrors what happens when we reintroduce our own inner wild.We explore:Why women fear their edges and how to meet them with compassionWhat happens when you reconnect with your intuitionThe cost of staying “fine” versus choosing alivenessThe power of sacred thresholds, rites of passage, and feminine community✨ Connect with Emily:Website: wholeandwild.com🎧 Listen to her podcast: Moon + Fire---The Cycle Codes:Instagram: @thecyclecodes🧰 Grab Your Cycle, Decoded — my free guide to finally understanding your body’s rhythm: Download hereDisclaimer:The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider or a qualified medical professional regarding any questions or concerns you may have about your cycle, hormones, or health. I speak from lived experience and training in menstrual cycle awareness—not as a licensed medical practitioner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.