Pregnancy is a journey for everyone. For some the fertility journey is a long road to hold their little miracle at the end. My journey to hold my son is the creation story of my practice Moon Essence® and a journey many have asked about. Join me and Allycia Kimball this week as we talk about the birth story of my son. His birth was ferocious, power…

I have seen so much chatter in mom's groups lately about girls starting their periods between 9 and 11. There are post after post questioning body development, are they too early/on track, when should the period arrive and more. The media outlets are doing more reports on girls starting their periods earlier than any other time in history. We are o…

It is so easy to feel like a failure when you experience a pregnancy loss. You feel like you failed to carry a baby. Your body didn't show up for the job and there has to be a reason or a "thing to be fixed" in order to prevent it in the future. You aren't a failure. Your body didn't fail. There can be physical, emotional and spiritual reasons that…

Approximately 1 in 8 pregnancies will result in a loss. It is so much more common than people think and many of us suffer in silence when it occurs. If you have been following Reproductive Rebel for a while you know that I've been very open about my journey through loss to let others know 1) they are not alone and 2) there is healing and light down…

October is pregnancy and infant loss remembrance month. It is so common and yet for those of us who have experienced it we often feel like we are going through it alone. This month there are several episodes that look at this topic from a holistic perspective - emotional, spiritual and physical. I have been dying to share this juicy episode since w…

In Ep 6 of Reproductive Rebel this season I had a beautiful conversation with Katie Ama Rose of @spiritremembered about a heart centered existence and how that is a guiding force in life and in health. It was SUCH a juicy conversation we decided we had to get back to the mic and do it again. Join us this week as we talk about the magical portal of …

Your body is the movie projector of your life. It holds all the stories, intergenerational trauma and more that shape how our bodies show up for us today. Many people don't give the emotional and spiritual body much focus as causes for the illnesses or symptoms they experience. Join me this week as I sit down with Jennifer Takagi and we talk about …

There are so many women looking for a "holistic OB/GYN" and they are truly hard to find. Sometimes they might brand themselves that way and when you get into the office you find they are far more traditional in their approach than you expected or wanted. While "holistic" tends to be a buzz word when looking for care in a post COVID era, what does t…

What does it mean to be authentic? It takes courage and strength when most people think authenticity and vulnerability are a weakness. Join me and Ms. Kellie Michele as we talk about authentic beauty and the unstoppable force you become when you learn to step into that kind of power. Send us a text Support the show Period solutions for a symptom fr…

In season 2 of Reproductive Rebel we discussed how the postpartum period is the second golden opportunity for healing in a woman's life. I'm not one to talk about "bio hacking" but there are some practices that have been understood in ancient times and other cultures that we have lost sight of in modern times that can be the difference between 10 y…

Can we talk for a moment about laws that are held in regards to body sovereignty? Did you know there are NO laws governing what a man can do with their body but there is for women? Let's unpack this insanity in this week's episode. This isn't a political discussion - its a legal one. Regardless of your political leanings this is a thought provoking…

Do you struggle with acid reflux? It’s all too common in today’s world. Most people reach for an antacid but that is the opposite of what you need. Join me this week as we talk about how acid reflux isn’t caused by too much acid. Send us a text Support the show Period solutions for a symptom free life. Our catalog of courses is available at: https:…

Fertility is so much more than just the physical functioning of your body. When conception doesn't happen right away - what do we do? We go to the doctor and the diagnostic tests begin. While for some this can uncover helpful information - it's only 1/3 of the story. Join me this week as I sit down with author Khristee Rich of @thedancingcurtain as…

Have you talked to your doctor and felt uncomfortable with a procedure or a medication that they suggest to you? Did you feel like you got all of your questions answered before you needed to make a decision? Join me this week as I sit down with author Susan Salenger as we talk about the importance of a second opinion, common challenges in our curre…

Holistic care truly is individual. While there are patterns that emerge - googling "what herb is good for cramps" often isn't a strong approach (enter an herbalist!) We go in search of solutions when we don't feel like we are getting the answers we seek. It is normal to do this and it is an attempt to empower ourselves. The challenge is whether the…

Is this perimenopause? I get asked this question so often by clients - and this week's guest confirms I am not the only practitioner being asked this question. It raises awareness about how little we truly know about this phase of our life and what is normal vs normalized. Join me this week as I have another awesome conversation with Dr. Andrea Smi…

What is a Holistic Women's Health Practitioner? In this week's episode we unpack what that means, what it is like going through the program through the voice and experience of one of my recent graduates. I am fortunate to also be welcoming this graduate into the practice as a practitioner! Join our heartfelt conversation and get to know the newest …

Breast soreness, cramping, fatigue, irritability...sounds like I'm describing premenstrual syndrome, right? For some women, they believe their period is coming just a few days after their bleed because they experience these symptoms only to feel them disappear after a few days and the bleed doesn't arrive until two weeks later. Why does this happen…

Pain, irritability, breast tenderness, fatigue - sounds like your period is about to arrive, right? Do you feel these things a week or so after your bleed finishes only to not have your period arrive again? Ovulation is support to be the highest point for feeling great and having a lot of energy and endurance during the month and if that isn't your…

It can be really tough talking to our teens about how their body changes and challenges they will encounter as they step into adulthood. It is possible to have an age-appropriate conversation that is body literacy focused and not sex focused (contrary to popular belief in our educational system.) In this week's episode we tackle Tough Talk: Teens a…

I’ve been following @kristinhauser for a long time now and was thrilled she agreed to join me for an episode! Kristin is a fellow Chinese medicine practitioner and we sat down to discuss the technocratic approach to women’s health. What is the technocratic approach, you might ask? Join us this week as we talk about how the model invites predicted o…

What is authentic pleasure? Why do we disassociate so much as women? When we disconnect from an embodied experience, our pleasure is no longer spontaneous. This impacts many levels of our being and can even be related to chronic pain. Join me this week for a deeper dive into why this occurs and what we can do about it with Jodi Thomas of Surrender …

I had the honor of sitting down with Urvi Shah this week to discuss the energetic side of the fertility journey. Urvi shares her heart with us and her journey with fertility challenges, the IVF journey and her soul's journey to bring her baby into the world. Join us this week for an intimate conversation about the soul and how energetics and our so…

PMS - everyone's favorite time of the month. No? Well, if you are in the "no" camp it is likely because these symptoms are disrupting your life. Have you ever considered they are trying to communicate something to you? No, it’s not that your "body hates you" - it’s actually a cry for help. Join me this week to learn more about how the emotional and…

Tampons are one of the most popular products used to "manage" the bleeding days of the period. They are quick, easy to stash in pockets and everywhere else and discreet. Did you know that your tampon use has a down side? Yes - even if you use organic tampons, there is a downside to their use. If you are a tampon user and/or you struggle with crampi…

I had the great fortune to meet coach, award winning spiritual psychology professional and best selling author Lainne Love recently and I knew as soon as we spoke she had to be on the show. Join Lainne and I as we talk about the pregnancy journey and how advocacy is important in your birthing experience. If you are interested in learning a little m…

As someone who really struggled with postpartum recovery with my first child, I am passionate about giving you all the teas about this phase of your life. I heard a phrase a colleague said a few years ago and it always stuck with me - help is not help, unless it is help. I unpack just what this means and how well intentioned people coming to visit …

We are back! I am so excited to have a familiar voice on the show this week - Rock Hancock of Strength Play Nature! He and I are both passionate about fitness and structuring it with intentionality and alignment for female bodies. When he joined me in season one we talked about moving with your cycle and in his program development has taken this co…

I am so excited to be joined this week by Dr. Andrea Smith. We talk about life, women's health and more - be sure to join us! Interested in joining Coming Into Second Spring this April? Click here to register. Please share this with anyone you love 34-49 who are entering their perimenopausal and menopausal years. Send us a text Support the show Per…

When it comes to menstrual cycle health, there is a short list of rules to abide by. When we are mindful of heeding these "rules of the road" just these simple changes in our diet and lifestyle can make a profound impact on the severity of our period symptoms, our energy level, our immune system and more. Join me this week as we take a look at Rule…

When it comes to menstrual cycle health, there is a short list of rules to abide by. When we are mindful of heeding these "rules of the road" just these simple changes in our diet and lifestyle can make a profound impact on the severity of our period symptoms, our energy level, our immune system and more. Join me this week as we take a look at Rule…

When it comes to menstrual cycle health, there is a short list of rules to abide by. When we are mindful of heeding these "rules of the road" just these simple changes in our diet and lifestyle can make a profound impact on the severity of our period symptoms, our energy level, our immune system and more. Join me this week as we take a look at Rule…

We don't know what we don't know when it comes to postpartum - especially in first time mothers. Postpartum is a process. For many it can be a frustrating one. Let's normalize the conversation that moms need so much support in their healing journey. Join me this week for a very important conversation about the needs of a postpartum mother. Send us …

Our body keeps score. Even when we work through things in our life, our body holds these themes in our body. Where they are held depends on what it is. In this episode we talk about how the body keeps score and how working through these themes are a key in your overall health picture. Want to join us March 21st at 6pm EST to learn more about how to…

Music speaks where words fail - this is one of my favorite quotes and it really speaks to the universal connection we all feel with music. Sound helps us to grieve, it helps us to celebrate - it helps us to heal. Join me this week as we talk about sound as a healing modality and how it transforms all the spaces and places inside of you to come into…

Mythbusting time! If I had a nickel for every time I had a person tell me that birth control regulates their period - I'd be a very rich woman. The truth is - this understanding is not true. In fact, you aren't even HAVING a period on birth control. Not only is it not regulating your cycle but you aren't even having one. Sound sus? Join me this wee…

Health is so much more than just solving the physical symptoms picture. True health is the balance and wellbeing of the emotional body, the physical body and the spiritual body. Our emotional wellbeing can be drastically sabotaged by our inner monologue. This is the voice we are trapped inside with and hear the most often. This voice can build us u…

How do we measure our worth? Is it by how productive we are? How clean our house is? How we dress? What has become incredibly clear to me as a practitioner over the years is that women don't feel they are "worthy" of rest. They believe they are defined by how much they do, appearances (both physical and in the home) and if they pause for a moment t…

How often do you drop into your body and truly listen to what lies there? Many of us are disconnected from our body wisdom and it is one of the big reasons we struggle with our health, decision making and more. Our body is so much wiser than our ego mind wants you to believe. Join me this week as I welcome the beautiful Katie Ama Rose of Spirit Rem…

This year is a turning of a chapter for me. I enter my 4th decade of life and it has made me very introspective. In TCM 42 is the next 7 year cycle, but for many of us (myself included) the changes heralded in at this next turning point start to show themselves a couple of years on either side of this transition. I am already seeing drier skin and …

You survived the holidays! Phew! Just as you begin to think things are going to get back to "business as usual" your January period arrives. January periods tend to be some of the most symptomatic of the whole year - why is that? Join me this week as I unpack why this happens and provide helpful advice on what you can do about it. Send us a text Su…

There is so much buzz at the start of a new year about making changes and establishing new habits and patterns. Just writing that I am feeling pressure to create action - how do you feel reading it? What if, you start 2024 differently? Let this truly be a new year and new beginning - of a slower more mindful you. We are in winter in the Northern He…

As is customary in the start of the new year - it's a time to get to know me all over again. For those who are new, let this be an introduction into who I am and what I do. For those who have been with me (thank you!) this is a vulnerable share about my life, the birth of my practice Moon Essence and the soul led drive I have for the work I do and …

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1! I'm so grateful you are listening! We are kicking off 2024 with a reboot of one of your favorite episodes - Holistic Wellness Isn't An Amazon Prime Kind Of Fix! All too often in our culture we are looking for a quick solution to solve problems. When it comes to our health, if you truly want a natural or holistic appro…

We are celebrating your favorite episodes from Reproductive Rebel this season and back by popular demand is our talk about Seed Cycling. What is seed cycling? This is a question I often receive from clients in my practice. It’s a phrase that more and more women are hearing, but without a clear idea of what it is or how to effectively harness its gi…

We are celebrating the end of the year here on Reproductive Rebel with some of your favorite episode replays! This episode was one of the most popular listens of 2023. Originally this aired as Ep 21 - I promised when I had Leah Shirton on the show last season that she would be back. Now is the time! I'm so excited to have Leah back this week to tal…

Welcome to the season of lights, festivities...and for some emotional turmoil. Join me this week as we navigate the emotional landscape of this festive season exploring the challenges faced by those on the fertility journey. Whether you are on the journey yourself or seeking to empathize with others, the episodes offers a compassionate look at the …

I remember my grandmother always telling me to "put something on my feet" when I was a kid but I never realized just how wise this request was until I was older. Keeping our feet warm is important for reproductive health - whether conceiving is your goal or not. Join me this week as I talk about why keeping your feet warm is important and how it de…

We hold so much shame and guilt in our culture about the act of slowing down and resting. The truth is - nature doesn't live in spring and summer energy all year long and neither do we. Just like the seasons outside our window change, our energy is designed to as well. We are not organic machines. We need balance to perform at our best. Join me thi…

You've just gotten married and the cake hasn't even been cut before the first family members begin asking - "so when are you having kids?!" Why is there so much pressure to procreate? Why do we lose sight of the joy in the moment right now asking questions about what is coming next? Join me this week as I explore the collective expectation for wome…