Menstrual Phase

Let’s chat about you. Yes, you—the radiant, evolving masterpiece navigating life with all its messy brilliance.

Right now, I want to share something precious: the sacred and often overlooked rhythm of your menstrual phase.

This isn’t just a time to endure; it’s a time to listen, nourish, and grow with what comes through you!

(Your Brain): Harmony in Decision-Making

During this phase, your left brain (the planner, the thinker) and your right brain (the feeler, the dreamer) are dancing in unison. It’s the ideal moment to reflect, to connect how you feel with what you know.

Grab your favorite journal, pour a warm cup of tea, and let the words flow. What’s been weighing on you? What’s sparking your curiosity? Write it out. Decisions made during this time often carry the clarity and wisdom of your integrated self.

Permission to Pause: Rest and Restore

Have you been putting off that long, indulgent meditation session? Now’s your moment. Your body and mind are calling for calm, asking you to lean into the quiet. Treat this as an invitation—not an obligation. You deserve the peace of slowing down. Investing time in yourself isn’t selfish; it’s necessary.

In the Kitchen or Grocery Store: Fueling Your Goddess

Your body is whispering its needs, so let’s give it what it’s asking for. Here’s your shopping list for optimal health during your bleed:

1. Omega-3s – Think salmon, walnuts, flaxseeds. They reduce inflammation and ease cramps while keeping your mood steady.

2. Calcium – Leafy greens, almonds, and fortified plant milks are your allies for soothing cramps and balancing hormones.

3. Magnesium – Dark chocolate (yes, really), avocado, and bananas help relax muscles and smooth over those emotional dips.

4. Vitamin D – Soak in the sunlight or grab eggs, mushrooms, or fortified orange juice for hormonal harmony.

5. B Vitamins – Whole grains, lentils, and eggs will give you energy and keep the cramp monster at bay.

Body Talk: Your Bleed is a Love Letter

Here’s a reframe: your bleed isn’t a nuisance—it’s a report card. Its regularity, color, volume, and even the emotions you feel are your body’s way of updating you on the past month. What’s it saying?

Take a moment to reflect. Is it light and easy? Heavy and emotional? Painful and unpredictable? This is your body’s way of communicating:

• Hormone Levels: Are they balanced or chaotic?

• Nutrient Deficiencies: Could you be lacking magnesium, iron, or other essentials?

• Stress: How well did you handle life’s challenges over the last 28 days?

• Underlying Issues: Is there a deeper health concern seeking your attention?

• Trauma: Are emotions from your past still waiting to be acknowledged and released?

• Fertility Clues: What insights does this cycle hold about your reproductive health?

Embrace the Next Phase

As this phase comes to a close, you’re not just bleeding—you’re shedding, renewing, and preparing to become the woman you love!