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Outsourcing Body Literacy Jan 12, 2022

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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 recommendations encourage us to ignore our intuition and continue outsourcing body literacy.
Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE.
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Season 2 Trailer Jan 05, 2022

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The Lunar Body will be back in your ears on January 12, 2022! Listen in to learn what you can expect in Season 2.
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Science and Spirituality Jun 04, 2021

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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.
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"The complexities of the menstrual cycle are considered major barriers to the inclusion of women in clinical trials." British Journal of Sports Medicine.
"The Emergence of Conspirituality." Journal of Contemporary Religion.
"TheThe Only Way Out Is Through: The Peril of Spiritual Bypass." Counseling and Values.
"The Science of Spiritual Narcissism." Scientific American.
Sci-Hub
Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong (FREE on Coursera)
"The Energetic Heart: Biolectromagnetic Interactions Within and Between People." The Neuropsychotherapist.
"Modulation of DNA Conformation by Heart-Focused Intention." HeartMath Research Center.
Village Silversmith

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Surviving Mercury Retrograde ft. Janine Mulone! May 26, 2021

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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 side unscathed. They also share some of our own embarrassing communication snafus, so make sure you share yours with us too so we can all feel better about it

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The Patriarchy vs. Your Body May 20, 2021

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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 impacts your health, how your menstrual cycle can be a source of power, and how to unlock its potential through cyclical living. NBD!

Also, surprise! SYNC is now open for enrollment until May 30!
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The State of Menstrual Health May 12, 2021

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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 definitely see some improvements. '
**Note: In this episode I mention 700K covid deaths — I misspoke! As of this recording, we are closer to 600K deaths in the US.
This episode is supported by my FREE WORKSHOP: The Patriarchy vs. Your Body, happening on May 19th. If you can't make it live, RSVP anyway to get the replay emailed to you.
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Private coaching with Kristen
Dr. Jen Gunter: Exploring potential mechanisms of the COVID-19 vaccine and menstrual irregularities
Episode 1: Menstrual Cycles & The Moon
Racial bias in pain assessment and treatment recommendations, and false beliefs about biological differences between blacks and whites
The First Birth Control Pill Used Puerto Rican Women as Guinea Pigs
"Women are more often dismissed as 'emotional, psychogenic, hysterical, oversensitive.'" (PDF)
Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sickby Maya Dusenbery
Employers and menstrual accommodations
Zomato announces period leave for employees
Menstrual cup quiz — find your perfect fit
Period.org
Distributing Dignity
HashtagHappyPeriod
Code Red
$10 off your purchase at Thinx

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Embracing Your Lunar Energy (A Tarot-Guided Episode) May 05, 2021

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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 discusses the recent Oatly drama and helps you decide whether it's the right milk alternative for you.
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FREE Workshop: The Patriarchy vs. Your Body
Oatly: The New Coke
Kristen's Oatly Dupe recipe

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Biohacking for Menstruators Apr 28, 2021

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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, wasn't really designed for lunar bodies. This episode discusses what it actually is, examples you may or may not be familiar with, and what it can look like for you in a way that doesn't mess up your hormone health.
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FREE WORKSHOP: The Patriarchy vs. Your Body on May 19
What is biohacking?via Vox
Mountain Rose Herbs
Jam Haw Herbals sourcing list

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How Changing Your Diet Can Change Your Period Apr 21, 2021

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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.
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Waking Up Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep
Workshop: Sleeping Your Way to Less Stress
Study: Birth control and nutrient deficiencies
Herbs for Period Pain
Workshop: Finding Relief From PMS & Period Pain
Free guide: Syncing With the Moon for a Better Flow

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Why You Still Have Period Problems Apr 14, 2021

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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 and things get unpredictable. Kristen talks about some common reasons why things like PMS, period pain, and other cyclical problems might still be an issue for you.

YOU'RE INVITED TO: The Patriarchy vs. Your Body
RSVP at goodwitchkitchen.net/workshop
Happening May 19, 2021 @ 6pm ET (replay will be available)
We'll cover:

How our health and hormones are impacted by patriarchal standards of living⁠⠀
The importance of body literacy and cycle consciousness⁠⠀
The lack of education around menstruators' bodies in science and medicine⁠⠀
Why diet culture and emotional eating are feminist issues⁠⠀
What you can do to break free from the patriarchy, live cyclically, reduce your PMS symptoms, and be empowered to take care of your body in a way that serves YOUR unique needs⁠⠀

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