Empowering Women's Rights: A Historical Perspective on Voting and Health. In this episode of the Period Besties Podcast, Stasha and Katie delve into a vital discussion on the significance of voting, especially in the context of women's rights. They explore the historical battle for women's voting rights, highlighting key figures like Susan B. Antho…

Navigating Perimenopause: Strategies and Solutions with Stacey In this special episode of the Period Besties Podcast, Stasha and Katie welcome listeners into a live menstrual coaching session with guest Stacey, who candidly shares her experiences with perimenopause. Throughout the episode, the trio delves into the importance of period coaching, pra…

Navigating Perimenopause with Stasha and Katie In this episode of the Period Besties Podcast, Stasha and Katie, experienced menstrual coaches, dive deep into perimenopause. They discuss key symptoms, the importance of tracking cycles and ovulation, and the role of diet and lifestyle changes in managing perimenopausal symptoms. The episode also incl…

Unlocking the Secrets of Perimenopause with Dr. Mariza Snyder | Period Besties Podcast Join us for a LIVE perimenopause workshop here: https://stasha.kartra.com/page/NourishFlourish In this episode of the Period Besties Podcast, hosts Stasha and Katie dive into the world of perimenopause with expert guest Dr. Maritza Snyder. Join them as they explo…

The Sweet Side of Periods: Healthy Dessert Tips on the Period Besties Podcast Join Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast as they dive into the sweet world of desserts! With over 20 years of combined experience in period coaching, they share practical tips to make desserts healthier, easier, and less intense on blood sugar. From balancing b…

Mastering Dinner with the Period Besties: Easy, Delicious, Hormone-Friendly Meals Join Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast where they dish out their favorite go-to dinner recipes that are not only easy to make but also harmonize with your hormonal cycle. In this episode, they delve into batch cooking, seasonal veggies, and versatile dish…

Snacking Smart with Stasha & Katie - Join Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast as they dive into the world of hormone-supportive snacks! With over 20 years of collective experience in period coaching, they share their favorite snack ideas that keep energy levels stable and help balance blood sugar throughout the day. From Vermont meat sti…

Delicious Lunch Ideas to Support Your Hormones In this fun and informative episode, the besties continue their conversation on hormone-supporting foods with a lunch-focused discussion. From the love of pesto and batch-cooked leftovers to versatile bowls and hearty soups, Stasha and Katie share their favorite lunch ideas. Whether you're into Mediter…

Breakfast Ideas for Hormone Balance Join us for a fun and open conversation about all things periods, hormones, and breakfast ideas. In this episode, we're diving into our favorite breakfast recipes to kickstart your day and keep your hormones balanced. From savory breakfast tacos to protein-packed salmon cakes, and even creative ways to enjoy oatm…

The Crucial Role of Protein in Menstrual Health In this episode, our period coaches with over 20 years of combined experience dive into the often overlooked topic of protein and its significant role in menstrual health. From personal stories about their cycles to the practical tips for increasing your protein intake, join the conversation as Stasha…

Back to School Health Tips: Prioritize Yourself This Fall Welcome to another fun episode of the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha and Katie! In this back-to-school special, our period coaches help you reset your routines and prioritize self-care. As the seasons change, they share practical tips for rejuvenating your morning and evening rituals, me…

The Inspiring Journey of Airlie and My Period Pal. Join Stasha and Katie on the Period Besties Podcast, where they chat with Airlie, the innovative creator of My Period Pal, a revolutionary product designed to reduce period pain. Airlie shares her inspiring story from personally suffering excruciating period pain after childbirth in the Philippines…

Period Besties Podcast: The Truth About Tampons & Toxins In this special episode of the Period Besties Podcast, hosts Stasha and Katie dive into a recent study from UC Berkeley revealing the presence of heavy metals like arsenic and lead in both organic and non-organic tampons. They explore how these toxins can affect your body and why it's essenti…

In this episode of the Period Besties Podcast, hosts Stasha and Katie discuss the nuances between period tracking and charting, emphasizing their personal experiences and the significance of thoroughly understanding one's menstrual cycle. They explore historical and practical aspects of period tracking, charting basal body temperature, and the impa…

In this episode of the Period Besties Podcast, Stasha and Katie host Nicole Jardim, a women's health coach, to discuss menstrual coaching from puberty to menopause. They explore practical tips for hormonal health and stress the significance of celebrating small wins. Nicole opens up about her journey with burnout and the impact of social media on m…

Today Katie and Stasha have a quick episode to help you reduce PMS quickly! PMS has over 200 symptoms, big ones include: Mood swings Fatigue Brain fog Bloating Achy joints Sore breasts Anxiety Depression The list goes on and on, but thankfully it's not too hard to reduce those symptoms! We're sharing our top 5 tips to reduce PMS - not one of them i…

Today we chat with Lia Zalvin, owner of Sage Wellness and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy, women who have been diagnosed with PCOS and women who are experiencing infertility. A juicy conversation diving into the taboo topic of therapy, especially for women! We learned a lot, including what a session is like! F…

Hey Besties! 🎉 Welcome to a super special celebration episode of the Period Besties podcast with Stasha and Katie. We've hit a major milestone – over 1,000 downloads in just four months! Can you believe it? We're pulling back the curtain and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how we got started, the ups and downs, and everything we've learned a…

Today we got to talk with Aimee Raupp all about fertility, challenges, and things we can do outside of IVF... turns out there's a LOT! Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility detective, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy (2009), Yes, You Can Get Pregnant (2014), …

We learned a TON today chatting with Meghan Kasper a pelvic floor occupational therapist. There are SO many ways a pelvic floor therapist can make a difference! A part of our infertility awareness month, we didn't realize just how much more there is. Learn along with us in today's podcast! Meghan is a pelvic floor occupational therapist, myofasicia…

Today Katie shares her long story of fertility struggles, full of crazy twists, like a guy with a knife in his head! Katie brings awareness with todays episode. Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn @KatieBr…

Katie and Stasha have both struggled with thyroid health. Since thyroid issues are rising considerably for women we know it's an important topic. On today's episode we share our stories of how we discovered we had thyroid issues, what we tried, what worked, and some suggestions. Todays episode is sponsored by:Period Coaching School and Katie Bressa…

Today we get to chat with Kate Morton who's not only a period coach but also the creator of seed cycling products! She shares her journey into physical products as well as coaching. Kate Morton is the founder of Funk it, Tedx Speaker and a dietitian with a Master's Degree in Human Clinical Nutrition who teaches about hormone health and nutrition. S…

Questions we get all the time is how and why to seed cycle. So today we're giving you a quick primer on seed cycling! Smoothies in Flow freebie: https://theperiodcoach.com/smoothies-in-flow/ Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Face…

Today we had the honor of helping Eva navigate sleepless nights in perimenopause and how to chart for both her and her teens! If you're in either transition, or have kids coming into puberty, this is going to be a helpful episode. Get 10% off a Tempdrop Basal Body Temp thermometer here: http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/WASHBURNTEMPDROP10 Todays epi…

Today co-host Stasha Washburn becomes the guest! Learn how she brings big creative projects to the world and how she came up with Period Coaching School. Learn more about school here: https://periodcoachingschool.com/become-a-certified-period-coach/ The Revolution Will Be Bloody book: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/Revolution Period Oracle Card Deck: h…

Today co-host Katie becomes the interviewee! Have a listen as she moves from the host to guest chair and shares how she got started, her bold moves, self-care, what a coaching session is like with her, and so much more! Katie’s free gift: https://katiebressack.com/freegift/ Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack W…

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Natalie Rechberg. We learned so much about Daysy, Teena, being a woman in tech and how she uses her cycle in biz! Natalie Rechberg has a passion for empowering women through body literacy and menstrual cycle data. When women have insight into the natural, inner workings of their body - that’s where the mag…

Let's talk about this 5th phase. When you understand how the hormones change this unique phase stands out. Learn about this mystery phase and how to use it's powers for good. Ready to chart? ThePeriodCoach.com/ETRC Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressac…

Let's talk about that phase after ovulation, the nesting phase, the tie up loose ends phase! Learn what the major hormones are doing, enjoy the sights and sounds of early luteal. Learn to sync your cycle and your senses here: https://theperiodcoach.com/flow-freedom-live/ Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Well…

A mind blowing episode! You may think you know ovulation, but in this episode we dive into SO MUCH MORE. Plus get to know the brilliant Dr Briden better as we chat trips, food, likes and dislikes! Lara Briden is a naturopath and the bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual — practical guides to treating period …

Let's talk a just a tiny bit about the importance of Ovulation! This is a powerhouse of a phase, and super good for trying new things. This episode will get you started on Ovulation through perimenopause. We mentioned charting in todays episode, here's a free way to start charting: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Todays episode is sponsored by: Per…

How does Follicular feel? What's happening with your hormones? What changes are on the way? Find out in today's episode! Start Charting Here: https://ThePeriodCoach.com/etrc Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWash…

Let's dive into the menstrual phase! Today we're going a bit deeper than in our Cycle Overview episode. Hormones, energy, what to look for, this is a great episode to get started! Here's a special freebie from Stasha - Menstrual Rituals! Ideas to spark your journey into a new relationship with your menstrual phase: https://stasha.kartra.com/page/MR…

Today we had the honor of helping Kelly with: Acne Sleep Long term hormonal birth control symptoms Non-hormonal birth control options We hope this helps you as well! If you'd like to be on the podcast and get coached by us fill this form out: https://forms.gle/y4hzzr461wYXs3zc7 If you'd like some help eating for you cycle here's a free ecourse to g…

A shortened version of my Endometriosis class I taught for Endo Awareness Month in 2022. I hope it helps! Endo Flare Checklist: https://theperiodcoach.com/endometriois-flare-checklist/ Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: …

Today's episode is a story of Endometriosis. Stasha shares a bit of her journey, to help raise awareness! A very personal episode, and one that needs to be shared widely. Endo Flare Checklist: https://theperiodcoach.com/endometriois-flare-checklist/ Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: Pe…

So excited to share this chat with you! Two sets of besties talking all things reproductive! ABOUT RICKI LAKE AND ABBY EPSTEIN Actress and Talk Show Host Ricki Lake and Director Abby Epstein’s award winning, critically acclaimed documentary The Business of Being Born debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2007. With over 5 million+ views, an onlin…

Today we got to chat with Holly Grigg-Spall! Holly Grigg-Spall is the author of "SWEETENING THE PILL" - the inspiration for the documentary "THE BUSINESS OF BIRTH CONTROL" (on which she is a producer). The book was released in 2013, hitting its ten year anniversary last year. Holly recently launched Teena, a free education-forward app supporting bo…

Today we are sharing an overview of what a whole menstrual cycle looks like. Introducing you to Stasha's 5 Phase model based on how the hormones change and how it feels! Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWashburn…

Today we have the honor of sharing our interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! What a fantastic conversation and insight into life behind the scenes. With lots of practical tips, and inspiration, you're going to love this episode. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teach…

Today on the Period Besties Podcast: What is period coaching? What sort of topics do we cover? What specialties are there? You're going to have your mind blown today! There's SOO much that falls under the period coaching umbrella! Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.…

Ever wondered what happens during a period coaching session? Today Katie and I share how we work with our clients. The similarities, differences, as what to look out for when hiring a coach - both what to look for and red flags. Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.co…

How does one end up working in the menstrual field anyway?! Especially over a decade ago? Today we're taking you on our pioneering journeys into this industry and share how we became the leaders we are today! Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com …

Hey besties! Let's get to know your hosts a bit better. Today we're sharing a bit of the personal with you, so you can feel comfortable sharing a bit of your personal with us. Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressack.com Instagram and Facebook: @StashaWa…

Welcome to the Period Besties Podcast with Stasha Washburn and Katie Bressack! In this first episode we thought it would be good to let you know what to expect. So we're sharing topics that we'll be discussing as well as different types of episodes we plan to share. Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness.…