The Patriarchy & Your Menstrual Cycle
On today's podcast my guest Elaine Westcott and I chat about what the patriarchy is and how it works against your biological hormones as a woman who cycles. We also want to make sure it's clear the patriarchy doesn't mean men are bad or evil. The patriarchy is simply the structure that we have set up in society that may be outdated.
Background on Elaine
Elaine is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and "Period Peacemaker" who helps womxn and people with menstrual cycles to heal from physical and emotional pain surrounding their cycles.
She has a biology research background, and enjoys reading journal articles to investigate the "why" behind our health practices. With a functional medicine approach, her goal is to help her clients uncover the root cause of their symptoms and support the body's innate ability to heal itself.
Elaine works with clients all over the world, both individually and in the Period Peacemaker group program.
Topics for this interview
- How to bridge science and the "woo"
- Where to start if you feel called to the magical or "woo" of the world
- How she bridges her research background with exploring spirituality in this world
- The patriarchy what it is and what it isn't
- How the world is set up for non-cycling human vs a cycling humans body
- How she helps empower her client to be in the drivers seat of their own healing
Weekly Challenge
Fill up your own cup before you fill up others. See how you can put your own needs first 25% of the time.
Where to connect with Andrea
Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas
Andrea Claassen Bio
Andrea Claassen is a Certified Personal Trainer, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Yoga Teacher, and Wild Woman Project Circle leader. Her mission is to help women slow down, tune in, and transform their lives from the inside out.
She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around fitness, yoga & Ayurvedic techniques. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways to live a more holistic lifestyle.
To learn more about Andrea and her holistic outlook on life head over to www.andreaclaassen.com or at @seasonallivingmamas
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