The Well Woman Podcast

Jema Lee

The Well Woman Podcast was made by females, for females. Bringing out honest, truthful and the sometimes confusing side of women’s health. Join Jema Lee, a expert women’s cycle health educator as she breaks through the taboo topics of periods, poo, sex and sensuality. Together where we’re normalising periods, cracking open real body talk and fem rising the future. This podcast is designed to remind you that your body is amazing, you can achieve balance and body confidence all begins with your menstrual cycle. Get ready beautiful, you’re about to learn how to confidently reconnect with your body and discover your unique flow. read less
Health & FitnessHealth & Fitness
242 - 2nd Trimester: Body Image, Surrender, Sickness and Body Love with Jema Lee
1w ago
242 - 2nd Trimester: Body Image, Surrender, Sickness and Body Love with Jema Lee
Welcome to another solo episode, where I am sharing my 2nd trimester experiences. From body image changes to learning how to properly rest my body during this transformational time, it’s been quite the journey. I'm holding nothing back.... get ready In This Episode: * My body image struggles during the second trimester (03:16) * Emotions around turning 37 while pregnant (06:36) * Surrendering to the rest and movement my body is craving (09:05) * Getting sick during the second trimester (19:19) * Learning to love my body during this time (30:17) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
241 - My Pre Conception, Conception & 1st Trimester Journey
21-11-2023
241 - My Pre Conception, Conception & 1st Trimester Journey
In this solo episode, I am talking all about my journey of preconception, conception, and what my experience was in the first trimester. You will hear about how my partner and I adapted our lifestyle before conceiving, when we conceived our child, how I found out I was pregnant, why we decided on a home birth, and the symptoms I experienced throughout the first trimester. In This Episode: * What to expect from this pregnancy series (01:24) * Reflecting on my termination and my excitement about being pregnant this time around (04:10) * My preconception journey (06:54) * How my partner Brenton changed his lifestyle during preconception (14:31) * When we conceived our child (16:39) * When I found out I was pregnant (23:34) * Why we decided on a home birth (28:37) * My first trimester symptoms and challenges (31:25) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
240 - Sacred Rituals with your Menstrual Blood with Chloe Skerlak
14-11-2023
240 - Sacred Rituals with your Menstrual Blood with Chloe Skerlak
Join Chloe (https://www.instagram.com/chloeskerlak) and I as she talks about how she feels during the different seasons of her cycle, what her Menarche experience was like, how a trip to Colombia taught her how sacred menstrual blood is, her favourite rituals with her blood, how she embraces and honours her menstrual time, and advice for other menstruators. In This Episode: * How Chloe connected to the seasons of her cycle (04:23) * Chloe’s Menarche (09:28) * When Chloe realised how sacred her menstrual blood is (14:29) * Different rituals Chloe will do with her menstrual blood (16:59) * Chloe’s favourite rituals to honour her menstrual time (31:48) * A ritual Chloe encourages all young menstruators to do (38:09) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
239 - Celebrating Menarche & Ending Generational Misinformation on Menstruation with Stefanie Adler
07-11-2023
239 - Celebrating Menarche & Ending Generational Misinformation on Menstruation with Stefanie Adler
Throughout this episode, Stefanie (https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness) talks about her life as a new mother, the unique way that her mother celebrated her menarche, who taught her how to use a tampon (hint: not a family member), why it’s so important for women to create community and educate one another on menstruation, and so much more. In This Episode: * The story of Stefanie’s Menarche (04:15) * How Stefanie was educated about tampons (09:42) * The importance of women creating community and educating one another (14:18) * A period story from Stefanie’s trip to Mexico (19:38) * Stefanie’s thoughts on ending generational misinformation around menstruation (25:46) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
238 - Being a Cyclical Woman without a Menstrual Cycle with Amanda Rootsey
31-10-2023
238 - Being a Cyclical Woman without a Menstrual Cycle with Amanda Rootsey
I have a special friend joining us again on the show today, Amanda Rootsey (https://www.instagram.com/shinefromwithinhq) to share her menarche and menstrual journey with us, including why she lost her menstrual cycle and the grief she’s experience as a woman living without a menstrual cycle. There's lots of beautiful vulnerability and pounds of love in this episode. In This Episode: * Who is Amanda? (03:45) * Amanda’s menarche story (04:49) * When and how Amanda lost her cycle (07:44) * The grief that comes with losing a menstrual cycle (09:52) * How Amanda lives cyclically without a menstrual cycle (14:12) * How Amanda honours her winter (21:21) * The different experience Amanda has during her inward and outward times in her cycle (24:42) * Amanda’s advice to her former self (33:12) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
237 - Menstruating, Free Bleeding & Supportive Men with Melissa Vranjes
24-10-2023
237 - Menstruating, Free Bleeding & Supportive Men with Melissa Vranjes
Join me and beautiful friend and Sex Coach Melissa (https://www.instagram.com/melissavranjes) for all things menstrual experience, when she got her first period, how her mother celebrated her womanhood, free bleeding, how she will honour her cycle coming back postpartum, her favourite cycle, and lots more. In This Episode: * Melissa’s experience in her first few months of pregnancy (03:21) * About Melissa’s background and journey to sex coaching (04:43) * Melissa’s menarche story (08:37) * What the first few years of menstruating were like for Melissa (12:21) * Melissa’s preferred menstrual products (19:30) * Melissa’s description of what arousal fluid release feels like (24:21) * How Melissa honours her bleed (32:33) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
236 - PMS, IUD's, Termination & Cycle Rituals with Adrienne Rommel
17-10-2023
236 - PMS, IUD's, Termination & Cycle Rituals with Adrienne Rommel
Join Adrienne (https://www.instagram.com/yoninutritionist) and I as she shares her menarche story, when she realised that she her menstrual experience wasn’t normal, her favourite rituals around her cycle, how to have challenging conversations with partners, and a wild story of how she pulled out her IUD with a menstrual cup. In This Episode: * Adrienne’s menarche story (06:11) * The first few years of menstruating for Adrienne (09:52) * When Adrienne realised she was having a different menstruation experience (12:12) * How Adrienne’s holistic nutrition education has helped her learn how to balance her cycle (16:14) * Adrienne’s favourite rituals around her cycle (18:46) * How Adrienne sets aside time for herself (21:24) * What Adrienne recommends for having challenging conversations with a partner (29:04) * Why Adrienne can’t use menstrual cups anymore (35:26) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
235 - Honouring Motherhood & Menstruation with Amber Hawken
10-10-2023
235 - Honouring Motherhood & Menstruation with Amber Hawken
Join me and my bestie Amber (https://www.instagram.com/amber_hawken/) for chats on; how pregnancy impacted her bleed, getting her bleed back after giving birth, and how she honours her bleed each month... and more In This Episode: - Who Amber Hawken is (2:47) - Amber’s first menstrual experience (7:00) - What Amber’s education around menarche was (10:30) - About the last few bleeds before Amber discovered she was pregnant (17:31) - What missing her bleeds and being pregnant was like for Amber (24:34) - Amber’s first bleed postpartum (25:56) - How Amber honours her bleed each month (28:19) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
233 - Menstruation While Traveling with Lindsay Mitchell
26-09-2023
233 - Menstruation While Traveling with Lindsay Mitchell
Menstruation Stories with guest Lindsay Mitchell (https://www.instagram.com/myvitalside/). First period chats, discovering period products , life on the road, and how she sets herself up for menstruating. In This Episode: * About Lindsay’s mindset shift traveling while menstruating (7:28) * How Lindsay’s experience menstruating while traveling has been (10:59) * Lindsay’s go to period products for living on the road (18:37) * Lindsay’s menarche story (22:54) * Why Lindsay is prioritizing embracing her feminine side (33:00) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
232 - Menstruation Stories, My Personal Experience
19-09-2023
232 - Menstruation Stories, My Personal Experience
Welcome to the first episode of our menstruation mini series! In this series, you will hear from some past Well Woman podcast guests and some new on their real life menstruation experiences, stories, and advice. In This Episode: * When I began menstruating (2:24) * Why I went on the hormonal contraceptive pill (5:53) * What happened to my health when I went off of the pill (9:05) * Funny menstrual experiences I have had (13:19) * About rituals and honoring our bleed (25:10) FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
231 - Natures Cycles within the Menstrual Cycle with Caitlyn Skye Weatherstone
12-09-2023
231 - Natures Cycles within the Menstrual Cycle with Caitlyn Skye Weatherstone
Throughout this conversation, Caitlin talks about what the nature cycles are, how we can use them to connect with our menstrual cycle, the cyclical seasons in both the North and South Hemispheres, the sun and moon cycles, tips for reconnecting with nature, bleeding on the Earth, and so much more. In This Episode: * Caitlin's passionate about nature work and connection (8:07) * About the cycles of nature and menstruators connection with them (11:31) * Ways we can reconnect to nature, even in a city (21:43) * Breaking down the seasons in North and South hemispheres (32:26) * About giving your menstrual blood back to the Earth (52:56) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
230 - Spiritual Practices for Menstruation with Jema Lee
30-08-2023
230 - Spiritual Practices for Menstruation with Jema Lee
In this solo episode, I am talking about ways you can connect to your menstrual cycle on a deeper, more spiritual level. I explain the four phases of the cycle, my personal journey to feeling a spiritual connection to my cycle, breaking the stigma around blood, and practices I recommend for honing in on your own personal cycle connection overall as well as in conjunction with each phase. In This Episode: * When my spiritual connection to my cycle began (2:47) * Breaking down the phases of the menstrual cycle (5:29) * Simple ways to spark the connection (10:40) * Looking at blood with a new perspective (17:40) * Things you can do within each phase of the menstrual cycle (25:40)Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
229 - Transforming Period Acne, Hair loss & Brittle Nails with Jenn Merrick
29-08-2023
229 - Transforming Period Acne, Hair loss & Brittle Nails with Jenn Merrick
Throughout this episode, Jenn talks about how the health of our skin, hair, and nails can give us insight into what our body is experiencing internally. She shares the commonalities among her clients, signs to look for in hair, skin, and nails to understand your internal health, why we get period acne, and so much more. In This Episode: * How Jenn got into dermatology (3:52) * Ways our skin, hair, and nails tell us what our internal health is (13:01) * Signs to look for in hair and nail health (16:53) * Signs that our skin gives us about our health (28:17) * Why do we get period acne? (39:18) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
228 - Period Recovery with Food with Lindsey Lusson
22-08-2023
228 - Period Recovery with Food with Lindsey Lusson
Chatting all things healing periods and cycle challenges with food throughout this episode with Lindsey (https://www.instagram.com/food.freedom.fertility). Lindsey is sharing with us her struggle with an eating disorder, how birth control impacted her natural menstrual cycle, healing a disordered relationship with food and exercise.... and lots more. In This Episode: * How Lindsey became interested in nutrition (6:16) * When Lindsey discovered she had amenorrhea (10:42) * Addressing a disordered relationship with food and exercise (14:40) * How obsession and restriction with food impacts our menstrual cycle (20:07) * Lindsey’s advice for improving your relationship with food (32:22) * How to recognise signs from our menstrual cycle (40:02) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
227 - How Caffeine Affects Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Samantha Briguglio
15-08-2023
227 - How Caffeine Affects Your Menstrual Cycle with Dr. Samantha Briguglio
Is caffeine affecting your cycle? Throughout this conversation, Dr. B talks about all the different types of caffeine, caffeine with type one diabetes, how caffeine affects our hormones and menstrual cycle, when it’s best to consume caffeine, how much caffeine is alright to consume, and so much more. In This Episode: * Who is Dr. B and why did she become a naturopathic doctor? (07:08) * Top 3-5 things that contribute to hormonal imbalance (10:31) * The relationship between caffeine and cortisol (15:08) * The good and bad times to have caffeine (24:18) * What Dr. B considers a “good” coffee (33:30) * Is there a right amount of coffee to have? (41:36) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
226 - Liver & Gut: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Cycle with Talida Voinea
08-08-2023
226 - Liver & Gut: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Cycle with Talida Voinea
Listen as Talida (https://www.instagram.com/talida_voinea) and I chat about liver health nutrients, why the liver and gut are important, ways that they impact our cycle, the power of fiber in our diet, ways to improve a hormonal imbalance and so much more. In This Episode: * Talida’s background and journey into health education (5:50) * A common struggle Talia sees with her clients (11:07) * The foundational organs and glands that impact menstruators (14:09) * The liver function and how it impacts our cycle (15:29) * Ways to support liver health and function (20:15) * The gut function and how it relates to the menstrual cycle (21:51) * Nutrients and supplements to improve gut health (25:43) * Talida’s advice for those struggling with hormonal imbalances (39:31) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
225 - Cyclical Eating for your Inner & Outer Seasons With Jema Lee
01-08-2023
225 - Cyclical Eating for your Inner & Outer Seasons With Jema Lee
Join me for a solo episode for all my tips and routines for eating cyclically so you can feel your best during all seasons of your cycle, along with the outer seasons as well. In This Episode: * The four seasons of the cycle (03:22) * Questions to ask yourself for menstrual cycle coaching (08:35) * A rule of thumb to support digestion (12:19) * How the foods I eat adapt according to the inner and outer seasons (16:02) * The importance of building a healthy relationship with food (20:11) * My everyday supplements (25:19) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
224 - Busting Endometriosis Food & Diagnosis Myths with Christie Lee
25-07-2023
224 - Busting Endometriosis Food & Diagnosis Myths with Christie Lee
In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Christie Lee (https://www.instagram.com/endometriosis.dietitian), an endometriosis dietitian. We chat about how she got into endometriosis education in the first place, what makes her different from other endo-educators out there, how endometriosis is different from PCOS and so much more. In This Episode: * Who Christie is and how she got into endometriosis education (09:17) * What makes Christie different from other endometriosis educators (16:23) * What is endometriosis and how is it different from PCOS? (19:04) * Commonalities in Christie’s clients (23:18) * Myths about endometriosis (33:45) * Christie’s tips for menstruators (45:01) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema
223 - Sleep Cycles from Menarche to Menopause with Dr Leigha Saunders
18-07-2023
223 - Sleep Cycles from Menarche to Menopause with Dr Leigha Saunders
Get to know your sleep! In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Leigha (https://www.instagram.com/drleighasaundersnd/) chatting about sleep and how it can fluctuate with our habits and hormones. She shares her incredible insight into how going through menarche, pregnancy, post-partum, pre-menopause, and menopause can impact our sleep quality and patterns. Plus lots more. In This Episode: * About the Oura ring (05:47) * Dr. Leigha’s background (14:43) * How sleep changes with menarche (19:31) * Ways our habits impact our sleep (27:23) * Dr. Leigha’s advice for women going through menopause (34:22) * Premenopausal patterns (44:15) * Is it important to track our sleep? (51:07) Get the full complete show notes, here: https://www.wellsome.com/podcast/ FREE LOVE YOUR CYCLE DOWNLOAD: https://www.subscribepage.com/love-your-cycle MENSTRUAL CYCLE MEMBERSHIP - WELL WOMAN ACADEMY: https://www.wellsome.com/academy/ LOVE YOUR CYCLE FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourcyclesisterhood/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wellsome_jemalee/ WEBSITE: https://www.wellsome.com/ HELP US SPREAD OUR PODCAST WINGS This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of spreading menstrual cycle awareness for free. If you enjoy this show, help us reach more menstruators. The most effective way you can help is: 1. Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes 2. Write us a review in iTunes 3. Share this show with a friend, right now! 4. Screenshot and share via social media - don’t forget to tag me @wellsome_jemalee Simple yes, but you’d be AMAZED at how much it helps this passion project reach more people. iTunes’ algorithm uses ratings and review to know who to show our show to in their app. Review here on iTunes. In love & abundance! Jema