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Feminine Cycle Syncing in a Masculine World & Letting Surrender and Discipline Co-Exist with Kayla Brooks Sep 19, 2024

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The menstrual cycle is the fifth vital sign and gives us true insight and awareness into what’s going on within our bodies. It only makes sense that we should align our fitness and health goals with our cycles and mirror the life, death, and rebirth that our bodies experience each month.

My guest this week is Kayla Brooks, founder of Flex Your Feminine. Her programs provide women with a transformational experience rooted in their feminine physiology. Progress is redefined in Kayla’s fitness practice, which gives women a 28-day infradian rhythm to view their progress in line with their menstrual cycles.

This episode is so good and so deep into the lies we’ve been told surrounding fitness and health and how we can begin to shift our perspective and our psyche to step into our feminine power, even in our fitness routines. Kayla shares so much about her process of health and fitness in line with the cycle, and I know you’re going to love it. Tune in today!

In this episode:

[00:02:00] My guest, Kayla Brooks, shares her background and her passion for women’s wellness.
[00:10:55] Kayla’s approach to female fitness and the role of the menstrual cycle in fitness.
[00:18:37] The impact of hormonal birth control on our lives and our femininity.
[00:21:19] Kayla shares the difference between fitness and health and her experience as a model and a bodybuilder on both ends of the fitness spectrum.
[00:30:21] Kayla tailors her programs based on progressive overload based on the menstrual cycle phases.
[00:35:30] We dissect the Muscle Mommy trend and connect it to hyper-masculine behaviors in women.
[00:44:57] Fitness goes beyond a number on the scale and boils down to changing our psyche to accept our true feminine form.
[01:04:01] How to make SMART goals that reflect your feminine power.
[01:08:03] What are the first things that Kayla focuses on in her work with women?
[01:14:42] Kayla shares her main takeaway for women listening today.
[01:18:37] Thanks for joining me on the Fully Nourished Podcast today!

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Progesterone: Everything You Need to Know! Sep 12, 2024

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We are taking a deep dive into some of the questions that I got from an “Ask Me Anything About Progesterone” post I made on Instagram a couple of weeks ago, and it really ties into our last couple of episodes because of the role that Progesterone plays in the many cycles that we experience in our feminine physiology.

In this episode:

[00:46] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[04:45] What are the gifting organs?
[09:12] What are the hormonal interactions of Progesterone?
[11:39] The many challenges faced when researching Feminine Physiology
[19:25] When during your cycle is it best to get your labs done?
[24:49] What role does nutrition play in the production of Progesterone?
[35:45] Supplementing Progesterone for menstruating women.
[46:35] The role of Progesterone in follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone.
[53:51] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast!

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Episode 44: Seeing The Menstrual Cycle as a Breath
Episode 11: Hungry for Presence
Episode 10: Hungry for Nurture
Episode 31: Anima & Animus: Feeding the True Feminine Instead of Conforming to the Male Anima

Research:

Progesterone and the control of uterine cell proliferation and differentiation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12045023/
The interrelationship between progesterone and luteinizing hormone during the ovulation cycle of the hen (Gallus domesticus)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/789807/
Changes in serum testosterone during the menstrual cycle – an integrative systematic review of published literature
https://gremjournal.com/journal/01-2022/changes-in-serum-testosterone-during-the-menstrual-cycle-an-integrative-systematic-review-of-published-literature/

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The Menstrual Cycle & The Mother Sep 05, 2024

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When discussing the menstrual cycle, we obviously have hormones that play roles in our bodies and in our cycles. However, we have to look at all these hormones as a unit and consider how they interact and impact each other to truly understand what’s happening within our bodies.

We’ve lost touch with the history that coincides beautifully with the activity that happens in our bodies and how our cycles are so intertwined with our creator. The menstrual cycle is much like a breath, inhale, and exhale. It represents the movement of energy.

The symptoms that occur during our cycle can tell us much more than which phase of our cycle we are in. Our bodies speak to us and it’s trying to tell us the things we are yearning to know, but we’re just not ready to listen yet.

There is so much that we can learn from a process that our bodies go through every month if we are willing to open our ears and listen to what our bodies are trying to say. I know you’re going to love this episode. Tune in today to hear more about this topic, and be sure to join us next week as we dive more deeply into progesterone and how crucial it is to our cycles.

In this episode:

[00:46] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[02:27] The role that hormones play in the brain.
[05:30] Our feminine experience and the hormone disorders we face.
[08:37] I share some background on the spiritual history of our Mother.
[16:14] The menstrual cycle as a breath and as seasons.
[22:55] Measurement of the main hormones throughout our cycle and the role they play with each other.
[30:52] The mechanics of our hormone levels during the follicular phase and during ovulation.
[34:22] What our hormones are doing during ovulation and moving into the luteal phase.
[39:07] Next week, we’re taking a deep dive into progesterone in our bodies and where it plays in our cycle. Be sure to join us!
[39:52] Thanks for joining me on the Fully Nourished Podcast today!

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Paper on the Descent of Ishtar and Fall of Sophiahttps://www.tyndalebulletin.org/article/30626

Inanna: Queen of Heaven and Earth: Her Stories and Hymns from Sumer:https://amzn.to/3Z2LHjm

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Seeing The Menstrual Cycle as a Breath Aug 29, 2024

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Our physical bodies are a direct reflection of our energetic rhythms, and that includes our menstrual cycles. This episode kicks off a series in which we will discuss the nuances of the menstrual cycle and its role in many areas of our lives. To truly understand the phases of our menstrual cycle, we have to first understand that it is way bigger than just a monthly cycle.

Menstruation is linked to many cycles in life that operate within different rhythms. And what we often fail to realize is that our menstrual cycle is a direct reflection of what we need on an energetic level. So instead of diving into the hormones and the data and the dos and don’ts for each phase of your cycle, I’m talking more about the energetics behind our cycle today and how our feminine energy is defined by life, death, and rebirth.

We must learn to listen to our bodies and adjust our energy to step into our full feminine radiance. It begins with nurturing ourselves. Tune in today to hear more about the energetics surrounding your menstrual cycle, and be sure to come back next week as we dive more into this series!

In this episode:

[00:46] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[02:28] We’re starting a series on the menstrual cycle this week.
[05:17] The Five “I”s of Feminine Wisdom.
[10:13] We are made in the image of God, which means we are made in the image of the Mother.
[19:03] The rhythm of our menstrual cycle goes far beyond the data points and the hormones involved.
[25:08] Our cycles are representative of the life, death, and rebirth cycle. It is representative of what is and what is to come.
[31:36] The same concepts that make up our menstrual cycle can teach us how to move through the different rhythms in our lives.
[35:52] Thanks for joining me this week. Tune in next week for more on this topic!

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Menstrual Cycle as A Breathing Process: https://harp-tetra-5zdb.squarespace.com/blog/the-menstrual-cycle-as-a-breathing-process

Holy Spirit is Feminine: https://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0259-94222016000100026

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Repatterning an All or Nothing Mindset by Understanding the Polarity of the Mind Part 2 Aug 08, 2024

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There is so much power in words and within our minds that we often overlook the core concepts that drive the change we desire to see in ourselves. To be able to tap into this power and these dynamics, we have to understand the masculine and feminine parts of our minds, and how they feed each other.

The conscious and subconscious minds reflect the masculine and feminine parts of ourselves. The feminine is your subconscious mind, and the masculine is your conscious mind. The subconscious mind is influenced by the actions of the conscious mind.

When we seek to change our perfectionistic or all-or-nothing mindset tendencies, we have to remember that action will always be the last step. We have to begin with changing our words, thoughts, and energy. These are the predecessors to any action you can take because action is the fruit of these changes.

Join me today to learn more about the polarity of our minds and how we can leverage it to step into our true purpose. I know you’re going to love this, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

In this episode:

[00:00:46] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[00:03:05] We’re diving back into Part 2 of repatterning an all-or-nothing mindset today.
[00:07:15] The polarity of the mind, the nuance of the conscious and subconscious mind, and mental gender.
[00:12:52] The masculine and feminine aspects of God that brought creation to fruition.
[00:24:06] Action is the last step. It is the fruit of the change in your mind and energy.
[00:31:20] The beautiful dynamic of the masculine and feminine.
[00:39:42] I share some background on survival archetypes and how they impact us as women.
[00:45:28] Step into your feminine power and master your internal universe.
[00:47:32] The five eyes of feminine wisdom.
[00:56:33] How to better balance your energy to avoid going 130% all the time.
[01:00:12] Who are you trying to please? What is your resentment teaching you?
[01:01:33] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast!

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Books mentioned

Biology of Belief: https://amzn.to/3ynT2Pw

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: https://amzn.to/3AgOrza

Happy Pocket Full of Money: https://amzn.to/4cbCRTx

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Repatterning an All or Nothing Mindset by Understanding the Polarity of the Mind Part 1 Aug 01, 2024

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There is a common theme that I see not only in the health and wellness space but all over the world, where women are striving for the moving goalposts of perfection. So many of us are trapped in the all or nothing mindset of perfection that we are missing the beauty of the gradients in our lives.

When we are trapped in a perfectionist - or an all-or-nothing - mindset, it is a key indicator that we are facing some sort of dysregulation in our nervous systems. This is causing a constant survival state and forcing us to choose between black and white without seeing the nuance of everything that lies in the middle.

What is truly at the root of our perfectionistic tendencies, and why do we have these beliefs about perfectionism? Where did they come from?

You must make peace with the shadow parts of yourself to master your internal universe, your thoughts, and your mind. When we address these parts of ourselves, we are uncovering a need that we have suppressed in the name of perfectionism, and we are opening the doors for change.

These needs and these changes are not battles or wars. Confrontation is a very masculine trait, and if you are trying to exert your will or even exercise a certain level of discipline, you will face an energy leakage at the rigidity of the energy you are forcing on yourself. It is not natural for the feminine.

Tune in today and be sure to come back next week for Part 2, where we dive deeper into how we can change our behaviors and our habits to break out of the polarity of mind and move away from the all-or-nothing mindset!

In this episode:

[00:00:46] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[00:02:05] How understanding the polarity of the mind can help us redefine perfectionism.
[00:05:20] The all-or-nothing mindset and where it shows up in our lives.
[00:10:36] Black-and-white thinking is a sign of being in a low-energy state.
[00:17:08] What is at the root of our perfectionistic tendencies?
[00:28:29] People pleasing is holding someone else’s view of success as your own, and it will not fulfill you.
[00:33:50] How the all-or-nothing mindset puts you in a constant state of fight or flight.
[00:37:25] Becoming aware of the problem of perfectionism is the first step to making peace with the shadow parts of ourselves.
[00:45:07] Change is not a battle or a war.
[00:52:05] Tapping into our imagination to define what the vision is for ourselves.
[01:00:25] Thanks for joining me in the Fully Nourished Podcast today!

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Accepting Life’s Sweetness: Blood Sugar, Insulin Sensitivity & Sugar “Addiction” Jul 25, 2024

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The low-carb and no-carb audience has been on the scene for years now, and they’ve spread the unfair misconception that carbohydrates are bad for you. There are so many women who follow the advice of this crowd, causing them to reap the consequences of starving their bodies of the glucose that is so essential to our cellular functions.

This episode today is full of so much great information surrounding the myths and fads on insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate intake. Tune in today to get some actionable advice on the practices you can implement into your daily habits to help you have a balanced diet, balanced blood sugar, and a balanced life. I know you’re going to love it!

In this episode:

[00:00:46] We’re taking a deep dive into blood sugar and insulin resistance today.
[00:01:52] The desperation for sweets and treats that I encountered while on a strict keto diet.
[00:06:49] The health and wellness space is very similar to the dogmatic aspects of religion.
[00:10:36] The danger of scientific studies and the points that they are trying to prove.
[00:16:45] Misconceptions surrounding gluconeogenesis and blood sugar spikes.
[00:26:16] The impacts of stress, mineral depletion, and gut imbalances on blood glucose response.
[00:37:35] Some of the factors that contribute to our modern-day health issues include excessive screen time and lack of interaction with nature or movement.
[00:42:26] Inconsistencies in our dietary habits and the roles these inconsistencies play in our ability to mobilize heavy metals.
[00:48:09] The role of carbohydrates in our monthly cycles.
[00:53:19] Focusing on the nutrient-dense meals to fuel your body and better ways to avoid blue light.
[00:57:08] Some better ways to nourish your body and focus on true nutrition.[01:04:47] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast today!

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Heresy Heals: Do I Still “Follow” a “Pro-Metabolic Diet”? Vibrating Higher Than Dieting Cults (Part 4) Jul 18, 2024

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Today, I’m bringing you the final episode in the Heresy Heals series and arguably one of the most touchy subjects in today’s society - asking questions and being a heretic concerning restrictive diets. There are so many diets that are on the rise, and subsequently the fall, that we are supposed to subscribe to as the next best thing for our health based on what the talking heads in the health and wellness space are telling us.
In this episode:

[01:50] We wrap up our Heresy Heals Series with episode #4 today.
[09:41] Do I still follow a pro-metabolic diet?
[14:36] Why I created Fully Nourished.
[19:41] The shift that happens when we focus on your unique metabolic journey with the focus on nourishment.
[28:26] Finding what works best for you outside of the dogma that has been defined.
[31:46] Why does our feminine nature make us more susceptible to dieting frameworks?
[42:59] How do we return to ourselves and meet our needs?
[46:17] Why is orienting ourselves with our environment so important?
[49:23] Exercise is essential to help us be on a better vibrational frequency.
[51:52] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast today!

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Heresy Heals: Searching for Truth is Nourishment for the Undernourished Spirit (Part 1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2218278/15280238-heresy-heals-searching-for-truth-is-nourishment-for-the-undernourished-spirit-part-1

Heresy Heals: Why “Getting into Your Feminine Energy” Feels Impossible: Introducing the Nourishing Practice of Energetic Equilibrium (Part 2)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2218278/15356844-heresy-heals-why-getting-into-your-feminine-energy-feels-impossible-introducing-the-nourishing-practice-of-energetic-equilibrium-part-2

Heresy Heals: The Broken Bond Between Women- Female Competition, Finding Friends as an Adult, Letting Go, Sitting At the Feet of Your Masters (Part 3)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2218278/15386344-heresy-heals-the-broken-bond-between-women-female-competition-finding-friends-as-an-adult-letting-go-sitting-at-the-feet-of-your-masters-part-3

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Heresy Heals: The Broken Bond Between Women- Female Competition, Finding Friends as an Adult, Letting Go, Sitting At the Feet of Your Masters (Part 3) Jul 11, 2024

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This episode is focused on the relationships and community we find in other women and how these bonds have been damaged. In today’s society, most women are in a state of burnout or wearing a more masculine mask as a defense mechanism - neither of which provides a conducive environment for making and building relationships with other women.

In this episode:

[01:50] We continue our Heresy Heals Series with Part 3 today.
[04:00] Our constant search for safety behind a masculine mask keeps us from being seen and building friendships.
[12:49] As women, our basic desire is to be seen and heard and to be safe while being seen and heard.
[15:31] We all carry our own vibrations, and we attract the energy we are putting out.
[17:25] The mistake of expecting your partner to fill the void of female connection.
[19:10] We have a deep need for a community of other women.
[22:16] We need to shift our perspective when seeking female connections to understand where other women are coming from.
[23:59] The concept of Intersexual Competition.
[28:39] Exercising caution when seeking friends to ensure you are avoiding women in a state of competition.
[32:32] We should be praying to our creator for friends instead of actively seeking friends.
[34:16] Shift your focus to connecting with women who share your values.
[39:49] Approach your relationships from the perspective of giving. Focus on what you can give instead of what you can receive.
[42:40] Periods of loneliness in your life are often lessons.
[44:46] Thanks for joining me today on The Fully Nourished Podcast.

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Intersexual Competition Study I Referenced: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S019188692300329X
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Heresy Heals: Why “Getting into Your Feminine Energy” Feels Impossible: Introducing the Nourishing Practice of Energetic Equilibrium (Part 2) Jul 04, 2024

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We continue our Heresy Heals series with Part 2 in this episode. We are deep diving into the roots of the word “Heresy,” and what it actually means and how it’s not as bad as the word has come to be understood.

Ultimately, the root of heresy is finding your own way to the truth that is meant for you. Truth is not absolute, and we often forget that part of seeing the perspectives and truths of others is how we grow and expand as individuals.

As women, we always carry our feminine energy, and I’m dropping the phrase “getting into your feminine energy.” We always have feminine energy; it is integrated into our physiology. The big thing we have to remember is that everything is about balance. Feminine energy isn’t the only thing we need to focus on, and masculine energy isn’t “bad.” Maintaining a balance of masculine energy and feminine energy within our being is how we can protect and nourish ourselves simultaneously.

This episode is full of so much information on how we can better balance the masculine and feminine energies within us, as well as finding our own truth and carving our own path throughout our experience and interaction with our creator. I know you’re going to love it. Tune in now!

In this episode:

[00:45] We continue our Heresy Heals Series with Part 2 today.
[03:31] The power of words and a deep dive into the word “Heresy.”
[08:32] Finding the truth for yourself as opposed to choosing either black or white extremes.
[10:45] Truth is infinite.
[14:27] The mistakes that are being made in the health and wellness space and the truth they are missing out on.
[20:34] Using your imagination is a critical component to resonating with our feminine energy.
[23:00] The misconceptions of feminine energy in the current society and why they completely miss the mark.
[25:45] I’m dropping the phrase, “getting into your feminine energy.”
[30:01] The roots of the word “Gender.”
[32:31] Reflections of masculine and feminine energy within our creator.
[37:59] The continuum of masculine and feminine energy.
[46:32] Nourishing our bodies and the feminine energy within us and making way for expansion in our lives.
[51:38] We need to Mother ourselves.
[54:27] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast today!

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