For my listeners who have been in their menstrual years for quite some time... this one's for you. Perimenopause is a-comin', and it may not be as far off as you think. In fact, symptoms can start as early as your late 30s (though it's more likely to happen in your mid-40s), which is why I want to share what to expect when you're expecting menopaus…

My favorite part about cycle syncing is that you can find so many areas of your life and interests to apply it to. Tarot is a tool for self-reflection and self-awareness, and in this episode, we explore how you can align with your cycle by embodying different archetypes found in the cards. I provide specific examples of archetypes from the major an…

Capitalism requires us to work like machines, producing the same level of output day after day. Humans just can't work like that, especially those of us with menstrual cycles whose energy, focus, creativity, and more shift from one phase to the next. This week's episode explores how this patriarchal structure of working and living can have an impac…

After sobbing in her boss’s office 15 years ago, Julie Duffy Dillon, registered dietitian and PCOS expert, taught her last diet. Once she learned about weight stigma and diet harm, she couldn't unsee it. Now Julie helps people with PCOS confidently tackle health concerns moving forward without shame and blame. She teaches them how to burn their PCO…

The "fertility cliff," or the idea that your fertility takes a complete nosedive on your 35th birthday, is a longstanding myth. In fact, it's based on some really old research (like, shockingly old) and the decline and risks associated with being of "advanced maternal age" are not as dire as we're told. In this episode, I explore the research on th…

It's an "It's Just a Phase" episode flashback with my friend Janine Mulone and our amazing guest, Sarah Potter! Sarah is a professional witch, color magic practitioner, tarot reader, and true beam of light. We talk about: Sarah’s journey to becoming a witch in suburban NJ Communicating with animals What is Color Magic? How to use Color Magic for se…

This episode is all about the most highly-requested topic from my listeners—all about your birth control options. We are lucky to have numerous avenues for contraception these days. However, they're not all perfect, and not every option is suitable for every body. You'll learn about long-term, short-term, hormonal and non-hormonal methods of birth …

We are lucky to have a variety of different options for managing menstrual flow these days. In this episode, we explore what's available in the wonderful world of period products, including pads, tampons, underwear, discs, cups, and more. You'll learn how they're used, some pros and cons you may want to consider when choosing the best option for yo…

Many people share with me that they feel like they're learning about their bodies and their intuition "too late" in life, and that they want to avoid the same happening with their children. In this episode, I share how to nurture and support your child in having a healthy relationship with food, with their body image and bodily functions, their men…

Cyclical activism is a practice of being politically involved in a way that is ongoing and sustainable. In the same way that we use cycles to create supportive personal self-care practices, we can use cycles to ensure we are taking action towards collective change in a way we can keep up long-term. I am joined by Janine Mulone of Feel Good Retail f…

As a cycle-syncing nutritionist, I’m asked all the time about what you should eat to have a happier period. While no one food is going to cure all of your menstrual woes, supporting the processes that are happening in your body throughout your cycle can certainly help. In this episode, you'll learn the basics of regulating your period through diet …

In order to connect to your intuition (or your spirit guides, the universe, your version of god, etc), it helps to nourish your brain. In this quick episode, you’ll learn about the food and nutrients that I recommend to enrich your brain, support your natural energy, promote focus and concentration, and help calm your mind so your third-eye portal …

Dr. Cait Van Damm is a pelvic floor therapist specializing in treating pelvic pain across the gender spectrum. An experienced yoga teacher, Cait combines therapeutic movement and gentle manual therapy to calm the nervous system and increase self-efficacy for her patients. Her private practice, Ritual Pelvic Health, is based in Boston, where she liv…

The Lunar Body is back for season 3! Given the state of reproductive rights in the U.S., I felt it was urgent to open this season with an episode on abortion. You'll learn about the different methods of abortion and what to expect with both an in-clinic (or surgical) procedure and medical abortion with pills, what you may want to know about after-c…

The final episode of the season is a special Q+A episode about nutrition, menstrual health, intuitive eating, hormones, and more. I answer the following questions: Is protein-combining worth considering when it comes to your nutrition? Why am I so depressed before my period? How do you deal with burnout, particularly from work? Do you have any reco…

Society is returning to nature after being bombarded for decades with so many pills for every ill and much of our culture causing us to be out of sync with the world around us. Developing an herbal practice for yourself can help you cultivate a deeper connection with your body and with Earth's natural cycles. In this episode, we talk about differen…

Intuitive eating is a gentle approach to health and life that prioritizes feeling good in your body. It helps you cultivate a much more relaxed relationship with food, but the process isn't always easy. It takes time and patience, and a lot of work to unlearn and reframe diet culture messaging we've learned over the years. Weight-inclusive health c…

If you’re wondering whether or not you can be a kitchen witch, there’s no initiation, there’s no gatekeeper, no certification or exam. You are one if you decide to be one! I talk a lot about eating intentionally — thinking about how you want to feel and choosing foods that align with that goal. It’s about being present and empowered with your food …

Are you the kind of person who gets nervous going to a place and not knowing the parking situation? Or you walk into a restaurant and *gasp* have to find the bathroom on your own? We love a roadmap in this house. Here's a handy guide to finding, vetting, and hiring an online nutritionist. Referenced in this episode: Be There in Five - Hun For The M…

When people were looking for ways to connect early in the pandemic, my friend Jenka came up with a brilliant way to bring a physical experience into the virtual realm. In this episode, we discuss her guided wellbeing experiences and her journey into hypnosis after using it to heal her chronic back pain. Jenka Gurfinkel is a Principal User Experienc…

PMS cravings are all the rage (sometimes literally) in the luteal phase of our cycles. When we’re not clued into our monthly changes, it might feel like something otherworldly has taken over and cleaned out the fridge. Intense cravings can be the result of a few different things: emotional needs, physical hunger, or a sign that your body needs a ce…

Discharge, aka cervical fluid or cervical mucus, is a totally normal and healthy part of your menstrual cycle. Today's episode will cover the different types you may experience, and I'll answer some common questions about what's normal and what's not. Grab some toilet paper and get curious! Listener perk: $100 off my cycle-syncing course, Cycle Mag…

Miranda Aponte is an herbalist-in-training of the Puerto Rican diaspora sharing the intersections of healing + eco + social co liberation on Mariposa. With the passing of her curandera grandmother, she got the courage to create a space to share healing modalities, practitioners, and an apothecary. Mariposa uplifts ancient, ancestral, and indigenous…

In Part 1 of this episode, we covered supporting your health through mindfulness practices, targeted nutrition, and avenues of self-exploration. This week, we'll talk about how the menstrual cycle impacts your mood (and vice versa), depression and your cycle, birth control's impact on your mental health, PMS vs. PMDD, and herbal support for depress…

As we close out our second year of the pandemic, we’re all feeling really burnt out and have been for quite a while. Many of you said you were looking for more mental health resources, so I wanted to zero in on this topic and see how we can come together as a community to support each other. This will be a two-part series. This episode will cover g…

Part of holistic wellness is understanding that everything in the body is connected. Hormone balance affects many other areas of your health, and when this delicate balance is thrown off for some reason, your body’s way of telling you can be through menstrual changes, energy issues, digestive troubles, insomnia, infertility, and more. For getting h…

My lovely friend Janine Mulone joins me to discuss getting started with tarot! It's a primer for beginners offering an overview of this magical, mystical (and shockingly practical!) tool. We dive into our personal relationships with tarot, and dive into the energies of of The Major Arcana, The Minor Arcana, and The Court Cards. Plus, we share some …

Menstrual equity and period poverty are two incredibly important issues that aren't talked about enough. In this episode, we take a look at issues of accessibility when it comes to menstrual hygiene and how we can take steps forward to make sure everyone can have a safe and happy period. Listener perk: 15% off the Viv menstrual cup (and other Viv p…

Jessica Lanyadoo is an internationally respected astrologer, psychic medium, and medical intuitive with over 25 years of experience. She is the host of the popular weekly astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, the author of Astrology for Real Relationships, and the expert behind the app, Astrology for Days. I was honored to speak with her a…

Our digital connections to other people, devices, apps, and more can be felt just as viscerally as in-person interactions, contributing to chronic stress that can impact our immune system, hormone health, and more. We have enough weighing us down in life, let's clear the energetic clutter with cyclical hygiene practices for the digital realm. Liste…

FemTech is offering new and potentially helpful options when it comes to tracking your fertility and your period, but what are you missing out on when you automate body literacy with apps and wearable devices? This episode talks about the pros and cons of digital contraceptives and period predictors, and also touches on how the latest dietary recom…

The Lunar Body will be back in your ears on January 12, 2022! Listen in to learn what you can expect in Season 2. View all podcast listener perks here. Keep in touch! Website Instagram Support the Show. Thanks for listening! Work with me 1:1 Cycle Magic cycle-syncing course Virtual workshops Instagram Tip Jar…

Science and spirituality — are they opposing concepts? This episode dives into the use of the term woo-woo, conspirituality and the rise of the Qanon goddess, the energetics of intention and the science of intuition, and what happens when science can't prove your spiritual beliefs. Referenced in this episode: "The complexities of the menstrual cycl…

Real talk: Mercury retrograde is not that bad. Not if you know how to plan for it. Kristen speaks with her dear friend Janine Mulone about the basics of the internet’s favorite scapegoat: what it means literally and energetically, its positive and negative implications, how to handle shadow periods, and some handy tips for making it to the other si…

It's a bonus episode! You may have heard me talking about the workshop that I was giving on The Patriarchy vs. Your Body. Well, over 200 of you signed up for it from all over the world, which was exciting, and since it was such a popular topic, I thought it would be a good idea to share it with you here. In it, I talk about how the patriarchy impac…

We're expected to function like capitalist robots in our culture, but we don't power on and off the same way every single day. Period underwear, tampon taxes, menstrual leave, and more — this episode offers a look at the state of menstrual health in the US, the violent roots of gynecological care, where we've made progress, and where we could defin…

Society places a heavy emphasis on "solar" qualities that are prized in corporate settings, where more "lunar" qualities are not as well-respected in our culture. This can leave us feeling pretty imbalanced. In this episode, Kristen takes you through five ways you can embrace your divine lunar energy, guided by the tarot. Before that, Kristen discu…

If the term "biohacking" conjures up images of Silicon Valley tech bros ingesting weird pills for dinner and plugging all their personal metrics into their iPhone apps, you'd be right. But it's also things like meditating, using medicinal herbs, and eating for your cycle. The conventional way the wellness industry talks about biohacking, however, w…

Yes, changing your diet can change your period! In this episode, Kristen answers a listener question about hormone-related causes for sleep issues, then dives into how dietary changes can impact the menstrual cycle. But first, an acknowledgment of the death of Daunte Wright and the need for police abolition. Resources from this episode: Abolition: …

Kristen answers a listener question about how to know when it's time to take your hormone imbalance to the doctor, then shares four possible reasons why menstruators are still having period problems. Maybe you thought you’d grow out of it as you got older, or you have a good cycle sometimes but every once in a while your body throws you for a loop …

No new episode this week (and possibly next week too). I'm honoring my energy as I deal with unexpected family needs. However, you can still join me for our final Hormone Harmony workshop: Finding Relief From PMS & Period Pain | Save your seat here. There is a lot of misinformation out there about menstruation and especially period pain. This works…

This episode is brought to you by my Hormone Harmony series happening Wednesdays in March. Upcoming classes: Fertility for Everyone & Finding Relief From PMS and Period Pain. Save your seat here. This one's a doozy today, friends. Content warning: I'm going on a rant about weight loss and post-pandemic body talk that I've been seeing lately. I shar…

This episode is brought to you by my Hormone Harmony series happening Wednesdays in March. Upcoming classes: Sleeping Your Way to Less Stress, Fertility for Everyone, Finding Relief From PMS and Period Pain. Save your seat here. Spring is just around the corner. In today's episode, we talk about how to welcome in the season through celebratory ritu…

Eight episodes in, I figured it was about time I properly introduce myself! With the help of my dear friend and Self-Care for Cycles co-host Janine Mulone, I share: The difference between culinary and functional nutrition How Good Witch Kitchen was started My own journey with health and wellness What I was doing before I became an entrepreneur How …

Aligning with your cycle is about more than just tracking in your calendar. Since there are so many ways that your cycle influences and can be influenced by different areas of your life, it has to be holistic. Today's episode focuses on ideas for self-care and ritual that might feel good throughout both the menstrual and lunar cycles. But first, a …

Hair loss is a common side effect that people experience both when taking hormonal birth control or when transitioning off of it. It can feel panic-inducing, especially when you don't know what to do about it. This episode provides some breadcrumbs for you to pick and explore on your own journey. This episode is supported by the Hormone Harmony Wor…

Food anxiety and weight stigma cause more harm to our health than food itself. This episode goes over commonly feared foods and practices in our society—why we fear them, why we should embrace them, and what to do about it in a more relaxed way with self-compassion. This is a good first step towards getting out of the diet cycle that keeps us from …

Download the free mini-guide: Syncing With the Moon for a Better Flow In this episode: When you look at food in a spiritual context, it’s easier to make it part of your daily habit, because you have to eat, right? Might as well add a little magic into the mix! Mentioned: Minimalist Baker for "5-ingredient" or "one-pan" meals Effects of stress and i…

Download the free mini-guide: Syncing With the Moon for a Better Flow In this episode: What we really mean when we talk about "irregular periods" What classifies a cycle as irregular 5 possible reasons your cycle is irregular: stress, disordered eating, over-exercising, hypothyroidism, and PCOS What you can do to start improving your cycle Mentione…

Download the free mini-guide: Syncing With the Moon for a Better Flow In this episode: What is a hormonal imbalance? The evolutionary purpose behind hormone imbalance Three common areas where I see issues: stress thyroid reproductive hormones Mentioned: 20 Free & Low-Cost Self-Care Ideas "Women are more often dismissed as 'emotional, psychogenic, h…