It’s a very common question, with good reason.

As a relatively new modality (though the knowledge is ancient), menstrual cycle awareness can feel superfluous. A nice to have, not a need to have.

But considering how much influence our monthly cycle of hormones has on our mental, physical, emotional and even spiritual health, ignoring the cues your body is literally shouting at you can be damaging.

Our fertility is a marker of our overall health, and the cycle our ovulation leads should be honoured as such. We’re rewriting the narrative and deleting the shame, embarrassment and secrecy. 

Our menstrual cycles are one of the most natural cycles in the world: they literally create all human life. You’re here because of a woman, because of an ovulation cycle.

So let’s treat it with some fucking respect, yeah?

A certified menstrual cycle coach can support you with…

✨ Understanding the language of your physical body, the nuance and cues from your monthly hormonal cycle. This point is key, especially since everyone’s bodies and circumstances are different. This isn’t knowledge you can copy and paste from an influencer.

✨ A transferrable set of self-care tools designed for each phase of your cycle, that you can shift and use as you notice the need arise.

For example, while rest is crucial during menstruation, the tools you craft with your cycle coach can then be used anytime during your cycle (like when you didn’t sleep well during your premenstrual phase!)

✨ Finding endless trust in your body and learning to live cyclically even without an active or regular cycle, whether pregnant, breastfeeding, perimenopausal or menopausal. There are cycles outside of us that will influence how we feel and change our cyclic experience (think life cycles, lunar cycles, societal and political cycles, etc.)

Using cyclical living as a foundational tool will allow you to tap into your needs no matter your age or circumstance.

✨ Noticing patterns in your cycle days and phases, and supporting you in discovering the source of habits or blocks. The objective perspective of a trusted coach can be life-changing.

✨ Helping you to understand the compounding nature of our menstrual cycles, the importance of rest (and its different types), and how to care for yourself even when you need to be “on” in the day.

✨ Tapping into your menstrual cycle to notice how it affects various elements of your lifestyle: your nutrition and hunger, your exercise and libido, your self-image and confidence, your creativity and focus.

✨ Learning to communicate your needs with your partner, receive the support you need, and include your friends and family in your cyclical journey (while encouraging them to do the same).

✨ Connecting with the unique experience of your menstrual cycle by exploring various frameworks, such as the lunar cycle, nature’s seasons and cyclical archetypes.

✨ Seeing the cyclical nature of the world around us and bringing ease into your daily life when things don’t work out like you thought they would, whether due to illness, lack of sleep, or bad weather.

✨ Learning the pillars of health that many of us women were never taught: what eating enough actually looks and feels like; the importance of protein, fibre and a balanced diet; sleep health; and what doing “enough” looks like for you.

Customizable cycle coaching

Just as every menstrual cycle is unique, so is every cycle coaching experience.

Many of my fellow certified cycle coaches also carry certifications and passions in other areas of expertise. Depending on your needs and goals, you may need to work with someone different.

But at the core of this modality is the space most women and menstruators need to understand themselves more deeply. There’s grief, anger, frustration and joy in unpacking the secrets contained within your womb.

If you’re curious about my offerings, you can learn more about my one-on-one coaching here.

How do you feel about menstrual cycle coaching now? Would you be curious to work with a cycle coach?