Menstrual Cycle Makeover

The menstrual cycle is a source of stress, frustration, and confusion for a lot of women. And for women with chronic illness, it can be a downright scary concept. In this episode, Krista talks about the cultural forces that keep women in the dark about their bodies & how we can start reclaiming power over our periods.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Menstrual Cycle Makeover

01:27 General ignorance about how women’s bodies work

01:50 How misogyny has prevented reproductive education

02:25 Role of hormones in our bodies

03:55 Compartmentalization of symptoms in Western Medicine

04:33 Stigma around our menstrual cycles

05:45 Downside of wearable health technology

07:24 Why & how to start tracking your menstrual cycles

10:34 Normalizing conversation about our periods

On She Lived, Krista Hernandez helps women manage & heal chronic illness through holistic means.

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